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I used contact cleaner inside the controller and in the Saturn.. Didn't think about the connector...

My employer was testing rolling out iPads and iPod touch devices as POS systems in our stores. Apparently we decided to go another route.

I think that's the one. I want to think it recently closed up. I'd love to do a road trip down there to find out.

Those "About atari" bylines on these stories are really sad.

Aladdin's Castle, Louis Joliet Mall, Joliet, IL had an I, Robot. I instantly fell in love with the game.

Yes, it'll be us, laughing at you.

OK. I just tried my controller in port 2, and still no left movement. This is weird, because I swore that when I tested it at MGC last year that it didn't matter which controller was being used, it still wouldn't move to the left. I have another controller on the way.

Can I control the system functions if I plug the controller into the second port?

I've replaced that board. I currently don't know of any other Saturn owners in my area, to where I can do more testing. Ironically, that Ebay auction you linked to is where I bought my board from.

Not sure where else to post this, so I'l put it here... I have a Sega Saturn that was given to me. No controllers, cables, games, anything. I've been trying to get it working to no avail. I have an AV cable and a power cord and a controller. When I power the device on, the left direction on the controller doesn't work. I've replaced the carbon pads inside, as well as the controller board in the Saturn to no avail. I don't have any other accessories.Any ideas?

Wow. Sorry to hear that. Wishes for a speedy recovery.

In my limited exposure to Cloudy Mountain, I really like that game. I am looking forward to your take on it.

Don't insult us insane folks like that.

I know that if I could program, I'd love to do Two Tigers for the 7800. Unfortunately, I really don't, so there you go.

All I know is that I suck at this and the arcade game.

Oh.. "Duck head guy" Dr. Kwak

I really liked the arcade game. In fact I have a video of Dauber and myself playing the game with its creator. The 7800 version, while not bad, leaves a lot to be desired, however.

Even though not preferable, it controls decent with a mouse in MAME Uncovered a lot of interesting stuff about this game when we did it on Pie Factory. The creator was instrumental in getting the Amiga and Lynx off the ground.

BTW, just wanted to thank you for everything you've done on this!

In case people were wondering, here's how I have my controller set up for robotron. Hold START and press RIGHT on the pad to enter the controller setup and press... When the setup asks for.... Press A X B B C A X C Y Y Z Z This will setup the A, B, X, and Y buttons with the four cardinal directions. Not the greatest setup, but it sorta works.

For some titles, yes, but most, no.

I wasn't suggesting use the Homesoft roms. I was just saying that the controller issue has been worked around.