0078265317 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002DJENMC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I ordered 2 of these off amazon. These have the auto fire. But instead I got 2 of these. Even though he says original 7800 and the photos are not original I thought it was the photo I was getting. Not complaining because the other ones are still decent. But I got these instead without the auto fire. http://mvvg.blogspot.com/2014/11/7800-controllers.html Should I complain to the seller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wongojack Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Yes - If you don't want to deal with sending them back, ask for a partial refund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 You wouldn't pay 28 or so dollars for a hard to find 5200 y cable but would pay over 100 dollars for two controllers ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 You wouldn't pay 28 or so dollars for a hard to find 5200 y cable but would pay over 100 dollars for two controllers ? No I got 2 used ones for 17 dollars and 80 cents. I would never pay that ridiculous over inflated price. It says used at the bottom starting from 5 dollars and 91 cents. I don't know why nobody looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas10e Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I'm not sure what Amazon's photo policy is .... they pretty much just use what they think is a stock photo what you received is as the title denotes & the written description if you payed the way higher price for the item in image & received what you got, I would complain I'm thinking you knew the gamble when you purchased it ...at best you broke even on the deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Well I filed we will see what he says. And no I did not pay that inflated price. I go the used ones. Good price. Except there are 4 on ebay for 20 and free shipping right now. But still good deal either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsaluki Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 The Atari branded ones are terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 The Atari branded ones are terrible. How so? What about then don't you like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas10e Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 http://atariage.com/7800/archives/hardware.html Atari Proline JoystickThis is the specially designed joystick that was included with the 7800. It has the advantage of two independently functioning fire buttons, but suffers from an awkward design that makes it uncomfortable. the forces used of one hand working against the other & the way you twist your wrist to work the buttons causes major fatigue on your wrist & arm if left stock some have shortened the shaft & made it WAY more comfortable to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Well I never liked the cx 10 and 40s. The button is on the wrong side. I'm a lefty. So this dual setup is nice. I press the buttons with the right hand and move the stick with the left hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas10e Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 back when Atari came out, I think kids were still getting whipped for not using their right hand ....... but I could be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Well I never liked the cx 10 and 40s. The button is on the wrong side. I'm a lefty. So this dual setup is nice. I press the buttons with the right hand and move the stick with the left hand. I wonder how many people would like a left handed version. It wouldn't necessarily require a physically distinct controller. The cable exits in a bit of a bad spot, but a simple adapter that plugs between the controller and console could rotate the controller function 90 degrees for use by the left hand dominant crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorTom Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Well I never liked the cx 10 and 40s. The button is on the wrong side. I'm a lefty. So this dual setup is nice. I press the buttons with the right hand and move the stick with the left hand. Interesting that you say this, because I've heard complaints that Atari made a mistake and that a RIGHTY's controller should use the left hand for the stick and the right for a fire button. If you notice, nowadays on controllers the left thumb controls and right thumb fires. I personally, as a righty, however, prefer the upper left fire button on the CX (a controller I really dig btw). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorTom Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 No I got 2 used ones for 17 dollars and 80 cents. I would never pay that ridiculous over inflated price. It says used at the bottom starting from 5 dollars and 91 cents. I don't know why nobody looks. Right, and you have every right to buy what you want at the price you want; you are not obligated to buy something from someone simply because he is an AtariAge member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Well there were some gemsticks with dual button. Grey unit with yellow buttons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 See 2 buttons one each side. http://www.ebay.com/itm/TAC-2-Controller-Commadore-or-Atari-/281482150993?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item4189a4c451 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Ok, I opened the controllers and cleaned them. They work great. Well one does anyway and the other one sticks. But one is missing the plastic that wraps around the shaft so it moves more freely. The other one just clicks as you move it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 rotate the foam pad a little so its all on fresh material, brings its springiness back to life, also if you want the wrap back on there, double walled heat shrink is similar in thickness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 No. The shaft wrapping missing is making it move more freely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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