Troy_Whelan Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I have recently purchased a case of 10 Tron Joystick Controllers for Atari 2600. These are Brand New from New Old Stock NOS. I am keeping one and selling the other 9. These are currently on eBay for $29.99 each and a Buy-It-Now price. If you have been looking for a new Tron controller either to play or to display, now is your chance! http://www.ebay.com/itm/161341577337?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerSpaceFan Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Very tempted. What games are best when played this way? See, I prefer to hold the classic joystick in the palm of my left hand and angle the joystick like a pencil with my right fingers so flight-style joysticks usually don't do it for me. But these Tron ones are so darn cool I'd like to get one. Obviously you wouldn't play Pitfall or Pacman with this controller but are there some titles that really suit it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy_Whelan Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 I plan on using mine for playing GORF. That is the main reason I bought them. I am sure other games are well suited for this, especially Tron Deadly Discs and Adventures of Tron which are the 2 games this was made for. EDIT: It will be a nice display item on my shelf when not in use, so that is cool to me as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 No boxes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy_Whelan Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 No boxes? Only the shipping box the 10 controllers came in. A picture of that is in the listing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Only the shipping box the 10 controllers came in. A picture of that is in the listing. Just saw that. Is this a box from down in SA by chance? I know they have a lot down in those woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy_Whelan Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 As stated above, yes it is. If anyone on AtariAge wants to buy one, please do the following: Send me a PM on AtariAge indicating you are purchasing a Tron Controller Click buy now on eBay I will remove Domestic shipping costs and send you an invoice Free shipping for Domestic AtariAge members! I will reduce International shipping costs by $5 and send you an invoice Reduced shipping for International AtariAge members! EDIT: To change instructions as eBay does not allow for customer to request invoice with 1 item being purchased. Troy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubelindo Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 No international shipping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy_Whelan Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 No international shipping? I had not listed that as the shipping will likely be very high, but I have modified all my auctions to allow for International shipping. I cannot give free shipping to International, but if you follow the same guidelines listed above I will give a $5 discount for International shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperboy Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I just picked one of these bad boys up, It will look great next to my Tron cab Troy was very helpful and thanks for the AA shipping discount! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy_Whelan Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 Note that I updated the instructions above as Hyperboy and others helped me realize that they cannot request an invoice, I must send it to them as there is only 1 item being purchased. Troy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubelindo Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I had not listed that as the shipping will likely be very high, but I have modified all my auctions to allow for International shipping. I cannot give free shipping to International, but if you follow the same guidelines listed above I will give a $5 discount for International shipping. Thanks for your efforts, but eBay's Global Shipping Program is simply a killing: I have to pay your shipping charges to them + priority shipping to Spain (no other shipping option, only Priority) + import charges (I can hardly remember paying import taxes ever with over 700 parcels received from abroad) for a total of 34 USD just for shipping. My purchases to eBay US sellers have been reduced to a tenth of what they were, sadly! Good luck with your sale, the joysticks are very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulBlazer Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Thanks for your efforts, but eBay's Global Shipping Program is simply a killing: I have to pay your shipping charges to them + priority shipping to Spain (no other shipping option, only Priority) + import charges (I can hardly remember paying import taxes ever with over 700 parcels received from abroad) for a total of 34 USD just for shipping. My purchases to eBay US sellers have been reduced to a tenth of what they were, sadly! Good luck with your sale, the joysticks are very cool! Cubelindo, I've shipped things to you before, if you want one I'll get it for you and send it at cost. Just PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulBlazer Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) Note that I updated the instructions above as Hyperboy and others helped me realize that they cannot request an invoice, I must send it to them as there is only 1 item being purchased. Troy Kinda stupid question, I'm interested in one myself but for emulation purposes -- are there 9 pin to USB convertors out there that I could buy so I could plug this into my PC? Anyone know? Edited June 20, 2014 by SoulBlazer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 These look very nice. I don't think I've seen them before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+stupus Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Kinda stupid question, I'm interested in one myself but for emulation purposes -- are there 9 pin to USB convertors out there that I could buy so I could plug this into my PC? Anyone know? Yes there are quite a few options for usb adaptors out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyshots Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) So you were the person who outbid me I was in an area with no signal on my phone, so I was unable to increase the bid. Or did you get it from that 'US Seller' who has all the new old stock? I'd love to own the combo pack, but I never see that go up for sale. Edited June 20, 2014 by Bodyshots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy_Whelan Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 Kinda stupid question, I'm interested in one myself but for emulation purposes -- are there 9 pin to USB convertors out there that I could buy so I could plug this into my PC? Anyone know? Not my eBay listing, but this seems to be what you are looking for. http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Atari-2600-Controller-Adapter-USB-Cable-to-PC-Retro-Bit-Dual-Port-/291170903338?pt=US_Video_Game_Cables_Adapters&hash=item43cb23652a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyshots Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Kinda stupid question, I'm interested in one myself but for emulation purposes -- are there 9 pin to USB convertors out there that I could buy so I could plug this into my PC? Anyone know? Yes, many kinds. This is most Common. (Yes I know my name isn't Troy) http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Adapter-Atari-Controller-to-PC-USB-Adapter-Dual-Port-RetroLink-/300704623254?pt=US_Audio_Cables_Adapters&hash=item4603646a96 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyshots Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) You beat me to that post by .9235918 seconds My post is the better deal Edited June 20, 2014 by Bodyshots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy_Whelan Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 Thanks for your efforts, but eBay's Global Shipping Program is simply a killing: I have to pay your shipping charges to them + priority shipping to Spain (no other shipping option, only Priority) + import charges (I can hardly remember paying import taxes ever with over 700 parcels received from abroad) for a total of 34 USD just for shipping. My purchases to eBay US sellers have been reduced to a tenth of what they were, sadly! Good luck with your sale, the joysticks are very cool! I don't think I have to use the Global Shipping policy. If I can ship directly to you I will gladly do so. No need for SoulBlazer to re-ship, but I appreciate the offer. I will work with you however I can to get one to you; if eBay does not work out I can pull one from the listing and sell it to you through here. Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy_Whelan Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 You beat me to that post by .9235918 seconds My post is the better deal LOL - true! Same item but cheaper. Glad others are helping out here! SoulBlazer - look for that item we showed you from eBay and you can definitely look around and get one brand new in the $10 range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyshots Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Do you mind if I ask what you paid for your box? ( You can send me a pm ) I'd like to compare for what I paid for mine. I'm going to mod mine with the cord extracted and have some El Tape inside with a plug for power that follows the joystick cord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulBlazer Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I'll do so, thanks guys. I just need to wait a day or two to see if funds become available to grab one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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