Dual joystick Atari games?

[classicgamesnut]

I couldn't find a thread specifically about this, please pardon me if there is one.

Pictured is a MiniVex II, a controller I've been producing for the Vectrex. Been considering a compact twin stick unit, like this one, that's compatible with both Atari 2600 / VCS and the 7800.

Thus far I know of Raiders of the Lost Ark and Stargate for the 2600, and Robotron for the 7800, but that's all...can someone list other original release and homebrew titles for both of these systems that use dual sticks? Much appreciated.

 

Larry

[Pioneer4x4]

Spyhunter, but one of them is rotated so the buttons are oriented correctly. There was a molded plastic holder that you put the sticks in.

One or more of the other adventure games as well. Maybe Riddle of the Sphinx and Dragonstomper?

Plus of course...

http://atariage.com/forums/topic/190214-i-got-my-atari-to-control-my-nintendo-rob-robot/

Edited February 13, 2019 by Pioneer4x4

[fluxit]

Robot Tank TC and Battlezone TC, 'tank controller' hacks by Thomas Jentzsch.

 

Also, Riddle of the Sphinx.

Edited February 13, 2019 by fluxit

[+wongojack]

http://atariage.com/forums/topic/253449-besides-defender-2-stargate-any-other-dual-twin-stick-games-for-2600/?hl=%2Btwin+%2Bstick&do=findComment&comment=3544708

 

http://atariage.com/forums/topic/248999-more-reasons-to-love-the-edladdin-super-twin-78-controller/?hl=%2Btwin+%2Bstick&do=findComment&comment=3501728

[fiddlepaddle]

Also, 2600 Omega Race uses a special controller which allows extra button control (but not through the second controller port).

[ave1]

Radar Lock, Star Voyager, and Video Life offer two joystick control.

Edited February 14, 2019 by ave1

[+bhall408]

On 2/13/2019 at 12:09 PM, classicgamesnut said:

Pictured is a MiniVex II, a controller I've been producing for the Vectrex. Been considering a compact twin stick unit, like this one, that's compatible with both Atari 2600 / VCS and the 7800.

Speaking of which -- what games for Vectrex support twin stick?

 

[Bomberman94]

4 minutes ago, bhall408 said:

Speaking of which -- what games for Vectrex support twin stick?

 

Vectrex: TwinStick Games

• Battlezone
• Battlezone Plus
• Black Widow
• QB-3
• Robot Arena
• SpideX
• Stramash Zone
• The Core

[+bhall408]

On 2/13/2019 at 12:09 PM, classicgamesnut said:

Thus far I know of Raiders of the Lost Ark and Stargate for the 2600, and Robotron for the 7800, but that's all...can someone list other original release and homebrew titles for both of these systems that use dual sticks?

T:ME Salvo and Christmas Salvo (holiday theme of same game) by Mike Saarna are fantastic twin stick shooters for the 7800.

 

We're working on adding support for twin stick to Argon (both 7800 and Vectrex, now that you pointed out a few!)

[+bhall408]

Here is a picture of the Vectrex support.

 

We're looking for games we can try it on (games that we can get permission for, so that means homebrew/indie for the most part)

 

We're adding it to 7800 next, so that we can support twin stick in TME Salvo.