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Several people have bought them, but I am not sold out of the first batch yet.

Yes, you can specify the joystick on left or right side when you order.

I will offer a return policy if you buy one for a system it "should" work on and for some reason it isn't compatible. So the TI-99 with an adapter for example. Just send it back in the same condition.

I wish I had a TI-99 to test it on. It is wired the same as the 7800 Proline if you have one of those around to test with.

The printer is sending me replacement overlays for the ones that had minor issues. So I won't have to use any of those. When I start assembling the second batch they should be here.

I started a sales thread for my 7800 Arcade Joysticks in the 7800 forum. Posting here so people don't miss it. They of course work on the 2600, XE, etc. Taking orders now. Details here http://atariage.com/forums/topic/231679-7800-arcade-joystick-sale/

Few people have asked about the overlays. The printing issues have been taken care of.

Sales thread is here http://atariage.com/forums/topic/231679-7800-arcade-joystick-sale/ Thanks!

I went to the post office with one packed up. Priority Mail $17.00

I am ready to take sales for the 7800 Prosystem Joystick. I have parts on hand to assemble 11. Orders after the initial 11 will be pre-orders for the next batch and will take 3-4 weeks to be ready. Hopefully sooner. A lot of the people that expressed interested did so before I had the final design and price so I am not sticking to that list. Plus another competitor showed up. I am asking that you send me a PM to order. Hopefully this works out ok and doesn't upset anybody. I shouldn't have a problem filling all orders in a reasonable amount of time. I also answer emails and don't plan to disappear. The joystick is wired like the 7800 Proline joystick. So it has the same system compatibility. Atari 2600, XE, etc. Features: Aluminum Case Leaf-switch buttons Modified Sanwa JLF 8-way joystick with circle restrictor, silent switches, heavy spring Aluminum ball top Polycarbonate laminated overlay 9 foot replaceable cord I have spent the weekend playing a variety of games with this joystick and I love it. To me this joystick is the right size, weight, and has the correct feel for these games. Pac Man will never be as good as playing it with the original midway joystick but this is pretty good. I didn't feel cheated while playing it. I was skeptical of the Sanwa verses a real leaf switch joystick, but with the mods to it this joystick is fantastic. Overlay: The overlay turned out really good. I ended up making the silver band darker than the original 7800. CMYK printing just doesn't do silver very good. The first proof was lighter but wasn't sharp. Making it a little darker turned out a lot better. How to Order: Send me a PM and let me know which side you want the joystick on. Also give me your email and shipping address. Price is $200 plus shipping. Priority Mail $17.00. International shipping is fine just ask for a price. Feel free to ask questions. Thanks!

I would like all three. Thanks!

Final parts are on the way. It is crazy how long things can take sometimes. I hope to have the first batch of 10 ready to sell next week. I'll post pictures soon.

I love seeing original stuff for the 7800. Looks very promising.

Yep, I got you down for it.

Yes, I am getting one without the logo.

So you are saying Resistance is futile?

I'll make them until interest dries up. I ordered 30 overlays and I think that will last me a while. At this point it will be easy to get more parts if I need them.

I got my copy. The sounds really make it shine. Love it! Thanks for making it available.

Here is the final overlay for those interested.

Both buttons will work when using it on a 2600 just like on the 7800 proline joystick. Unless I am misunderstanding the question.

The printing issues have been straightened out and the overlays have been ordered. The leaf switch joystick didn't work out. Too hard to reliably source them and not many options. A lot of the ones you can get are not good. I am going with a modified Sanwa. It has quiet switches and other mods. Very different than a stock one. Plays great. Still going with leaf switch buttons. I already have them. I should be assembling everything soon.

Quick update: I am still hoping to have some ready by the end of October. I am getting overlays printed at a new place and we are working out the kinks. Almost there.

Yep, they work with 2-button 7800 games.

I haven't made an official list. I was going to announce when I had some ready to ship and let people claim them at that time. I plan to make enough so people shouldn't worry about missing out. The first batch will be 10 just to get them out quicker. I'll do some right and left oriented ones. I'll see if the printer can do some non Fuji ones in the batch. It is only about a 10% black difference so it is more of a watermark kind of thing. Not very prominent.

I plan to have the first batch ready by the end of October at the latest. I solder the wires to the 9 pin connector that the joystick cable goes to, but the buttons and joystick have crimp connectors on the switches. Almost all arcade machines have crimp connectors on the control panel so you can easily change those out. They are tight though. You can disconnect them by hand if you use enough force. Usually helps to use pliers. They won't come loose.