karokoenig Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 So, I got Cookie Monster Munch and Alpha Beam with Ernie in a lot. It says I have to use Kids controllers to play them, but those are kinda pricy. I researched a little and found some vague information that keyboard controllers work as well.´I have a pair of those somewhere in one of my hardware boxes. So... do they work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACrystal2011 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 The star raiders touchpad works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karokoenig Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Thanks. Does that mean the keypad controller definetly doesn't work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pis Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Yes. Edit: I men´t "yes" they are the same. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixitguy74 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 All three controllers are the same functionaly with just a different plastic shell and button spacing. http://www.atariage.com/controller_page.html?SystemID=2600&ControllerID=6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karokoenig Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) Thanks for all the answers. I just dug out my keypad controllers and tested the games. They are kinda cute, but I doubt they will get a load of playtime on my Atari in the future. But still - a nice unusual addition for my collection. I really wonder why that controller is needed for the games, though. I wished I had a joystick when I played them. And man, am I happy that Cookie Monster starts eating faster after the first few cookies :-). Edited February 22, 2013 by karokoenig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 In ebay type in "atari kids controller". First result kids controller is only 8.99 and 4 shipping. Comes with cookie monster game. Resell the cookie monster as an antique for 15 and the controller is free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tschak909 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Yes, kids controller = keyboard controller with big buttons. -Thom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karokoenig Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 In ebay type in "atari kids controller". First result kids controller is only 8.99 and 4 shipping. Comes with cookie monster game. Resell the cookie monster as an antique for 15 and the controller is free. Nice plan. Has a tiny catch, though. I am in Germany, so shipping would be about $16. The game alone goes for around 2,50 Euro on German eBay. You see the numbers in your calculations are a wee bit off :-). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mitchell Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 This reminds me of a project I want to make: an interface box to allow me to control the SS games with a joystick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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