SoulBlazer Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 So the joysticks on these really that bad? Do or don't they work? Just curious. thanks. The controllers work, they just aren't that great. The Colecovision never had a good controller to start with, and the people at AtGames, perhaps not understanding how the control knob was used on the original, made it more like a thumbstick that you would find on a modern controller. That, combined with the akward shape of the controller itself, causes hand cramping for me after a short period of time. To be fair, the Intelivision controller has this problem also, but it's worse on the CV Flashback. I picked up a controller knob that was offered by another AA member recently for my unit, and wow, what a improvement! The CV Flashback is great for what it is -- a pick up and play unit with built in games that connects to a modern TV with no hassle. For a gamer like myself it's great. With the upgraded controller, it's even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlepaddle Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I had one for a few months; it was fun, but not perfect, played it maybe 30-40 hours. One controller broken, the other still working, I sold it. I'm back to just using a real CV now with Atarimax cart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nurmix Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Would you guys be interested in a Y-adapter that let's you plug an Atari-compatible joystick into a Colecovision Flashback (along with the Flashback controller) and use both? Obviously the Atari controller could only be used for single button games. I'm already making Y-adapter cables for the original Colecovision (check this thread). And as some of you may know, with regard to the Intellivision Flashback... I've been making adapter cables that let you use that Flashback controller on original Intellivision consoles; both the model 1, the model 2/Sears, and the INTV variations (that thread is here). I'm also looking into adapting a Genesis controller to work with the CV Flashback; allowing you to use it for games that require both Colecovision side buttons. I'm just trying to gauge interest here, to see if these things are even worth pursuing. Thanks for any comments / suggestions. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onmode-ky Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Personally, I don't think a 2600 joystick would be much better for my hands. A Genesis controller might be good--but I don't have one anyway (yes, there really are such people at AtariAge!). I don't see why people are paying $105 for these on ebay when my Toys R Us has them for $25 and the reviews all say the controllers don't work. So the joysticks on these really that bad? Do or don't they work? Just curious. thanks. The controllers work, they just aren't that great. The Colecovision never had a good controller to start with, and the people at AtGames, perhaps not understanding how the control knob was used on the original, made it more like a thumbstick that you would find on a modern controller. That, combined with the akward shape of the controller itself, causes hand cramping for me after a short period of time. To be fair, the Intelivision controller has this problem also, but it's worse on the CV Flashback. Actually, if you go back to Tron Unit's post which thegamezmaster was quoting, the original comment about controllers that don't work was not referring to the CVFB's controllers. Rather, the topic at that time had sidetracked to Bandai America's 2012 Pac-Man Connect-and-Play plug-n-play system. So, on that topic, then: I never used that stick extensively, but I suspect some of the problems people had with it may have simply been the frustration that's inherent to playing 4-way games like Pac-Man with an 8-way stick. If you hit a diagonal by accident while playing such games, you may suddenly find your character going in a wholly unintended direction, probably straight to its doom. This "4-way game on an 8-way stick" problem was the source of a large portion of the complaints about Jakks Pacific's 2004 Ms. Pac-Man (Namco II) TV Game plug-n-play; unhappy consumers thought it was poor software giving them headaches, but no, it was really the nature of the hardware. Now, maybe the 2012 Bandai stick was poorly made, or maybe not, but regardless, simply being 8-way has got to be part of it. That said, I do also think "bulky with sharp edges" is never a good design methodology when it comes to game controllers. onmode-ky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenJ Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 (edited) nurmix, "...I'm also looking into adapting a Genesis controller to work with the CV Flashback; allowing you to use it for games that require both Colecovision side buttons?...trying to gauge interest here..." To play the CV-FB games with a Genesis controller? What a question...Absolutely! If you are starting a list...please put me on it! Thanks, StephenJ Edited May 14, 2015 by StephenJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph74 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 For anyone who didn't get one at retail, or want another for whatever reason, best price I've seen to date for a new system is now $16.85 at Amazon with free shipping. http://www.amazon.com/ColecoVision-Flashback-Classic-Console-Collectors-Edition/dp/B00QSFNHYM/ref=zg_bs_166201011_3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DamonicFury Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 For anyone who didn't get one at retail, or want another for whatever reason, best price I've seen to date for a new system is now $16.85 at Amazon with free shipping. http://www.amazon.com/ColecoVision-Flashback-Classic-Console-Collectors-Edition/dp/B00QSFNHYM/ref=zg_bs_166201011_3 Thanks for the tip! Great price! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringfellow Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I'd be interested in an adapter so that I could use a genesis controller on my colecovision 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph74 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Pleasantly surprised to get the Amazon unit I mentioned above in today's mail and see it's the Sam's Club version with the extra overlays! Nice job, Luc! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Darrin9999 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 For anyone who didn't get one at retail, or want another for whatever reason, best price I've seen to date for a new system is now $16.85 at Amazon with free shipping. http://www.amazon.com/ColecoVision-Flashback-Classic-Console-Collectors-Edition/dp/B00QSFNHYM/ref=zg_bs_166201011_3 Thanks for letting us know! I think I got the last one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenJ Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Nurmix, In regards to the... "...Y-adapter that let's you plug an Atari-compatible joystick into a Colecovision Flashback..." I'm hoping you're get enough interest in this adapter...cause I really need one...make that two! StephenJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nurmix Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Nurmix, In regards to the... "...Y-adapter that let's you plug an Atari-compatible joystick into a Colecovision Flashback..." I'm hoping you're get enough interest in this adapter...cause I really need one...make that two! StephenJ I already made a prototype / test cable that works fine with an Atari joystick. But I still have to sort out the best way to make a Genesis controller adapter - that allows you to use 2 buttons - work with the CVFB. I know those have been made to work with the original Colecovision, but that involved modding an actual Genesis controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenJ Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 So glad you're giving it a try...got my fingers crossed. StephenJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarilovesyou Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Looks like 8 left. I don't know why I'm considering this, but...the price is right! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevnaguy Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 I already made a prototype / test cable that works fine with an Atari joystick. But I still have to sort out the best way to make a Genesis controller adapter - that allows you to use 2 buttons - work with the CVFB. I know those have been made to work with the original Colecovision, but that involved modding an actual Genesis controller. Ya, you have to cut a couple of traces on the controller board and put in a new jumper to get two button operation for the colecovision using a sega genesis gamepad. I am the process of making a video about it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenJ Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 thevnaguy,"... I am the process of making a video about it..." Great! Please update this thread with a link when the video is up. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akator Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Last Fall I was somewhat disappointed by the CV Flashback. After a few hours with it, I packed it up. The emulation was off, controllers were cheap and wrong, etc., blah blah blah. Today I plugged the CV Flashback back in and had a blast. I am able to enjoy it far more than I did months ago, probably because I let go of all those expectations. It may not be perfect but it can still be a lot of fun 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Today I plugged the CV Flashback back in and had a blast. It may not be perfect but it can still be a lot of fun I agree. I think mine is decent - I just wish there were more of the "top tier" releases included. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) That said, I do also think "bulky with sharp edges" is never a good design methodology when it comes to game controllers. onmode-ky Sometimes designers try too hard to be "Retro." Pics illustrate this point better than words: Real Retro: Fake Retro: Edited May 29, 2015 by stardust4ever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevnaguy Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 thevnaguy, "... I am the process of making a video about it..." Great! Please update this thread with a link when the video is up. Thank you! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airsoftmodels Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 wow, this is a long thread at 82 pages (isn't that the year the colecovision was released) i saw a coleco flashback system on CL for $10 and grabbed it. doesn't have my favorite game of all time smurf rescue, but its great nevertheless. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phattyboombatty Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 i saw a coleco flashback system on CL for $10 and grabbed it. That guy had been trying to sell that for months. I kept thinking about driving up there to take it off his hands. Nice pickup! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Tarzilla Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 http://atariage.com/forums/topic/240169-atari-flashback-6/page-2?do=findComment&comment=3318270 Courtesy of Bill Loguidice, here is news of an interesting development... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byte Knight Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Just picked up a ColecoVision FB at a local Family Dollar store on clearance for $12.50! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2600 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 http://atariage.com/forums/topic/240169-atari-flashback-6/page-2?do=findComment&comment=3318270 Courtesy of Bill Loguidice, here is news of an interesting development... Hmm, that would be interesting. I remember a failed crowdfund a couple years ago for a mobile CV app, which asked for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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