Non-U.S. Atari 7800 Joypads?

[KingCobra]

Could I get some imput on this controller from 7800 Atari owners? Good?Bad?

http://www.atariage.com/controller_page.html?SystemID=7800&ControllerID=24


Thanks :)

[yok-dfa]

Could I get some imput on this controller from 7800 Atari owners? Good?Bad?

http://www.atariage.com/controller_page.html?SystemID=7800&ControllerID=24


Thanks :)

IMHO: it sucks. It's not comfortable. Hard to use buttons, no "feeling" for the game. Thumb keeps slipping of the mini-stick. I really don't like it. But i've heard people that are really fond of it, so i guess this is a "try-it-out-for-yourself-to-see-if-you-like-it" kinda deal :)

[Scoots]

personally that is the only controller i like using when i play my 7800. i end up using if for 2600 games a lot of the time too. you can unscrew the thumbstick and make it more like a nes pad if that's your thing.

[vintagegamecrazy]

I have a pair of them and I love them, the original is so unresponsive, this controller isn't as comfortable as a NES pad but close though, when you unscrew the mini stick the pad can be a little tough on your thumb and the buttons are a tad low on the pad but overall they are great.

[neuropolitique]

I used to use these exclusively on my 2600. I've found that the original joysticks are better for some games, but I still use these pads a lot. The joystick does unscrew, which is how I use em.

[KingCobra]

Thanks for the imput people :D as I will "try-it-out-for-yourself-to-see-if-you-like-it" deal LOL He may be right X_x

Now I have to try a find one :/ couldn't find any on a ebay search.

[KingCobra]

sorry, damn dail-up internet! :/

[rbudrick]

For the 2600 I always use a good Genesis pad. However, iirc, those don't work with the 7800. Anyone know plans to make a Genesis pad work with the 7800?

As for the pads in this thread, I think they's OK....FAR better than the original sticks, imo. They again, I've never really been a huge stick fan. I'll usually take a good pad anyday for most non-analog stick games. Some fighting games are the exception.

-Rob

[video_game_addict]

I like them. I also play them without the mini thumbstick. I started with the 5200, and spent a lot of time on the NES & present, so I was used to pads, kind of like them. But I prefer the Tac-2 if I had a pick of 2600 sticks. I'm also quite fond of my Questar.

[video_game_addict]

Hey you should also keep watch on ebay Australia for the pads. They tend to run a little cheaper down under, and with conversion rates it works out a little better. Even shipping's not bad for a pair of them. I think I bought a pair for less than $20 shipped to the US from AU. Bidding on ebay.co.uk could cost you twice as much.

[Dr. Morbis]

Compared to a standard NES pad, they are garbage.
Compared to a standard 7800 joystick, they are awesome. They are a necessity for playing the 7800 in my book.

If you are still looking for some, you might want to ask Darth Vader (member here). I got mine from him a long time ago and he apparantly had a lot of stock left.

[KingCobra]

Thanks, check'd ebay down-under and NO Dice :P I'll try to hook up with Darth Vader soon.

[Pantechnicon]

Compared to a standard 7800 joystick, they are awesome. They are a necessity for playing the 7800 in my book.

Seconded. But I can't use them at all for 2600 games. The problem is that I'm used to playing 2600 games with the right-handed CX-40 stick whereas and the 7800 pad is a left-handed device. So my brain tells the hands to do things that they're not set up for with the pads :frustrated:. One of my down-the road mod projects is to take an old NES controller and wire it up as a right-handed D-pad for 2600 use. That'll be like playing Missile Command while wearing gold-plated diapers 8-).

[Lord Helmet]

One of these is a better option (take your pick) 8-)


http://www.atariage.com/forums/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=43179

[KingCobra]

I saw those's over at Atariage.com boards :-P

Someone on ebay($20 a pair) was selling some but has since stop'd since I post'd this thread :/

I've PM'd Darth, maybe he'll get back to me.

[rbudrick]

That'll be like playing Missile Command while wearing gold-plated diapers .

Is this a word filter?

Either way, quote of the week. :rocker:

-Rob

[Pantechnicon]

That'll be like playing Missile Command while wearing gold-plated diapers .

Is this a word filter?

Either way, quote of the week. :rocker:

-Rob

No filter. Explained here. (http://www.pauseandplay.com/boc.htm)