Gurner Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 - Anyone bother with these? - Also, anyone ever have the pins in the ports break at all? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Nah. Could always use Sega Genesis extension cables if you really wanted though. I use them, but not because I'm worried about breaking any solder joints. No biggy to touch up if it does happen though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 What is a port saver? Any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlepaddle Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 What is a port saver? Any pics? - Keeps your red wine from going bad once it's been opened? - Thrifty sailor on shore leave? - VCS connector repairman? - a small, lightweight, conveniently-sized piggy bank easily moved from location-to-location? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 - Thrifty sailor on shore leave? Any old port in a storm will do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amstari Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 - Also, anyone ever have the pins in the ports break at all? I've had a pin in the controller port break on a 2600 Jr. It didn't break at the solder joint, it broke where the pin bends 90 degrees. I was able to use the same pin from a dead 2600 Jr to replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Gee, I'm sorry... was that a stupid question? *sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Invader Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 A joystick port saver can be bought for about £5 off eBay and protects the joystick ports from wear and tear. For some systems like the Atari ST, this is essential. Personally, I use them for all systems that have the standard 9-pin joystick port. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 So, It's like a "go between" for the port and the joystick plug? The 5200 could use these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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