Atari-Collector Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I hurt my shoulder a couple weeks ago, and been very slow getting better, with pain shooting down my right arm, hence making gaming not really that fun. The shoulder is just now starting to improve, but still lots of pain. So I'm wondering is there a joystick out there with a lighter touch then an original Atari joystick that would be a bit easier on my pain levels? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellview17 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 get a elastic ban and work some shoulder exercises, it will help more than ice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkiker2089 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 eBay Auction -- Item Number: 321385701574 eBay Auction -- Item Number: 161270413295 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari-Collector Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 Thanks for the links, both look interesting. The shipping to Canada is more then the cost of the stick though. There's a store in town that that has Atari joystick, but nothing like those when I was there, but I found an ad for a store in a small town half and hour drive from here, so maybe I'll try to go waste some gas and see what they have:) If not, those listings don't end for a few days yet. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari-Collector Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 get a elastic ban and work some shoulder exercises, it will help more than ice... Haven't been putting ice on it. I have used a heating pad for a while when i first go to bed. It's improved a little bit today. but it's slow and seem like forever when it's my right arm.. Got some Advil (generic that is) and that's help more then Tylenol was. Guess I'm getting old. ack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkiker2089 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Search Ebay Canada. The Epyx500 may be harder to find but Sega controllers work, both Master System and Genesis. Both should be easy to find. the 500 uses microswitches rather than the usual plastic over button design. It's easy to move and will last forever. Skip all the others and just get it if you don't want a game pad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamakazi Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I recommend viewing this list: http://www.atari2600.com/ccp7/ecom-catshow/Atari-2600-Controllers.html I just ordered an Archer Deluxe Competition from here for about $6.00. Works pretty good and doesn't require the same amount of force as a standard joystick, They have many different models to choose from, including the Epyx model tha mkiker2089 found on Ebay. And it doesn't cost as much. Not sure about shipping though. This might help you get a better idea though. Get well soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari-Collector Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 I recommend viewing this list: http://www.atari2600.com/ccp7/ecom-catshow/Atari-2600-Controllers.html I just ordered an Archer Deluxe Competition from here for about $6.00. Works pretty good and doesn't require the same amount of force as a standard joystick, They have many different models to choose from, including the Epyx model tha mkiker2089 found on Ebay. And it doesn't cost as much. Not sure about shipping though. This might help you get a better idea though. Get well soon! The shipping isn't bad using First Class mail, cheaper then the ebay listing, I will keep that in mind. Thanks.. They have quite a list of controls there, you could start a hobby out of just collecting the controls. I Have a WICO ball top stick now, bit it's too touchy on the down. I'm always going down when not expected with it. I'll have to tear it apart some time and see what I can do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Until I managed to get a playstation 1 joystick working my solution over the years was a Sega Genesis controller. I really, really don't work well with arcade style joysticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceDice2010 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I still think the TAC 2 is the absolute best controller on the market. Lloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobracon Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I use one of these. http://www.ebay.com/itm/slik-stik-Atari-2600-7800-8-bit-400-800-xl-xe-joystick-controller-/221416257439?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item338d6ff79f works great for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KaeruYojimbo Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I still think the TAC 2 is the absolute best controller on the market. Lloyd Seconded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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