View Full Version : Looking for Atari 2600 joystick rubber skirts
mcdonalds
11-27-2011, 05:19 PM
Where do I find them for cheap? Need them as I have two Atari 2600 joysticks that are missing them.
VertigoProcess
11-27-2011, 05:21 PM
Where do I find them for cheap? Need them as I have two Atari 2600 joysticks that are missing them.
Have you ever put one on? Ive had issues doing this...
Sunnyvale
11-27-2011, 05:57 PM
Where do I find them for cheap? Need them as I have two Atari 2600 joysticks that are missing them.
I've once found one without the joystick. If they ain't on ebay, then you need another joystick for parts. Sorry, I'm in the same boat as you. Piles of em with no covers.
Have you ever put one on? Ive had issues doing this...
It sucks, don't it! I usually use a dab of superglue for my personal use ones, but to sell or for the shelf... Some go easy, some get all wrinkled up :-/
Leo_A
11-27-2011, 06:39 PM
Best Electronics
Collector_Gaming
11-27-2011, 07:41 PM
Well theres a market for someone. Making parts that are no longer in production!
VertigoProcess
11-27-2011, 07:50 PM
Well theres a market for someone. Making parts that are no longer in production!
Pretty sure that's what best electronics does... or has a supplier that does... I really don't think they run a 2600 chop shop...
Sunnyvale
11-27-2011, 08:01 PM
Best Electronics
Oh wow. Off to google...
Vectorman0
11-27-2011, 08:20 PM
Pretty sure that's what best electronics does... or has a supplier that does... I really don't think they run a 2600 chop shop...
Most of Best Electronics' stock was originally manufactured by Atari.
VertigoProcess
11-27-2011, 08:23 PM
Most of Best Electronics' stock was originally manufactured by Atari.
So I guess they bought out all of the stock when they ditched the hardware I guess?
tpugmire
11-28-2011, 10:39 AM
If you are having problems putting a joystick boot on, you're doing it wrong. You should take them apart, put the boot on under the retaining ring on the top half, then put the white/clear joystick into it, and reassemble the whole thing. You can put them on without taking it apart, but it's way harder than it needs to be.