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It's official, Atari Inc did create a Dual 7800 ProLine Joystick Coupler

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This accessory has been long rumored to have been built but Dan "The TrakBall Man" Kramer just located this prototype [and posted this pic to FaceBook] proving Atari Inc did indeed create a Dual 7800 ProLine Joystick Coupler accessory but Atari Corp failed to bring it to market.

How many of us would've purchased this for use with Robotron: 2084 on the 7800? I know I would have!

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It would be great if that prototype was scanned and 3D printed... then from there, mass produced for the fans. I'd buy one. ;)

 

Great minds think alike. I've already mentioned that to Dan Kramer and Bill Kendrick. Dan will be displaying it - and other protos - at the Sunnyvale Atari Party on June 14th.

 

I'd love to 3D Print the 5200 Joystick Coupler as well because people are charging way too much for it on ePay.

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I have one of these...

 

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…IMHO, it's the best thing since sliced bread!

 

Seen that, but a deal breaker for me is the 7800 independent button support.

 

Does the controller actually support two independent buttons for the 7800, or does it behave more like an Atari 2600 joystick connected to the 7800; better yet, like an (unmodified) Genesis gamepad regarding button assignment (?)

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Seen that, but a deal breaker for me is the 7800 independent button support.

 

Does the controller actually support two independent buttons for the 7800, or does it behave more like an Atari 2600 joystick connected to the 7800; better yet, like an (unmodified) Genesis gamepad regarding button assignment (?)

IIRC, it does support 2 button, but it has been a while since I tried it with anything other than Robotron….I may have to hook it up and get back to you.

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What are people asking for them typically nowadays?

 

$30+ or more used without either Robotron: 2084 or Space Dungeon.

 

Plus, I'd love to see them in different colors than just black.

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Hi Guys

 

today,i made this at work.....

Took about one hour.....and works very well with 2 prosystem joysticks

if i have exact size,it could be better

 

greetings Walter

 

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How long did it take to make, and how much do you want to sell it for? :D :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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