pitfallaimee Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 I have several Nintendo-generation friends (I guess that technically includes me) who can't get the hang of the 2600. I kept trying to find a controller that would feel more comfortable to them. I found none. So, one day, I'm looking through my electronics junk box, and there: a Master System (I think) controller! It works well, too. Did anyone else know about this? And why didn't you tell me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmi Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 yup alot of people know about this, you can also use the Genesis controllers as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitfallaimee Posted January 7, 2002 Author Share Posted January 7, 2002 See, this is what I get for being the only 2600 player in Western Kentucky. Rivers, we got, gamers, we don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Night Phantom Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 Another option: the Atari CX78 joypad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitfallaimee Posted January 8, 2002 Author Share Posted January 8, 2002 Great! Thanks for the info! I'm still new at the whole retro gaming thing. At least, the semi-organized part of it. It gets kinda quiet here in the middle of nowhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Night Phantom Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 Recently I was setting up the ol' VCS for a thirteen- and a nine-year-old I know, and as they started the game, they commented that the controls weren't responding as expected. I looked down and noticed they were holding the joysticks (stock CX40) with the fire button in the lower right corner, i.e. at a 180° rotation from the usual position! I instantly realized it was because they were used to controllers that place the directional control on the left and the fire buttons on the right. Fortunately, I was able to devise a compromise, for I had two controller cables that permit a 90° rotation (i.e., the fire button can be held at upper right). The cables were intended for use by lefties, but it turns out they're also effective for those raised on Nintendo and PlayStation, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahfish Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 there's also a note "how to convert joysticks" for lefties in the atari age magazines. also, i have a bunch of joypads ( Atari CX78 ) left, so if anybody needs a pair then send me your tradelist greetings fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsoper Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 Read the FAQ a couple times. All sorts of good info in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted January 9, 2002 Share Posted January 9, 2002 The Sega Genesis control pad also works in the 2600.. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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