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    Gamestation Pro gets a major new controller upgrade

    in Dedicated Systems

    Posted · Edited by ave1

    Okay I did test the Cronusmax Plus adapter on the Atari USB Fightstick and it worked (not on menus but within the games)- with PC/PS3 set as the input and Xbox 360 set as the output.  Having the output set as Xbox One was not working at all.

     

    One additional note: the Atari USB Fightstick only had a properly functioning joystick AFTER I pressed the mode button and button 1 simultaneously for 3 seconds. The manual calls this "Gamepad mode".  

     

    PS3 Dual Shock 3 compatibility has also been attained.  PC controllers may be able to work on the GSP with the CMP, but your mileage may vary. Some work and some don't. 

     

    Gamestation Pro gets a major new controller upgrade

    in Dedicated Systems

    Posted · Edited by ave1

    I tried plugging in my Atari USB Fightstick to the GSP and found that if I put it into Gamepad mode (done by pushing the mode button combined with button 1 for 3 seconds) there is some functionality (unlike with other modes I tried out the USB Fightstick with).  There are 3 things worth noting:

     

    1) Doesn't respond in the menus, but once you've entered a game you get a response. 

    2) Directional controls are working

    3) Button 1 seems to be the only button that functions, but unfortunately the button represents fire button and pause and a start button (which restarts a game).

     

    In the end- it's not a functional controller option.  

     

    If I get it connected to a Cronusmax Plus adapter and preset that to have PC or PS3 input and Xbox One output, maybe that's going to work. I'll have to try that later. 

    Gamestation Pro gets a major new controller upgrade

    in Dedicated Systems

    Posted

    Today I have some interesting info to share about the Atari Gamestation Pro (GSP).  Many who purchased the system have wondered if PC or other game consoles controllers could be plugged into the USB Type C ports on the front of the console, and the short answer is that Xbox One, PS4, and PS5 controllers are directly compatible when plugged in (you have to get a USB type C to regular USB converter cable to get the connection right).  I've tried other kinds of wired USB controllers (PC, PS3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Switch) and they just seem to be dead or only partially working when trying to navigate around on the GSP's menu.

     

    Well, now I've figured out that your wired Xbox 360 and Switch controllers actually CAN work to play games in the GSP.  If you use your wireless pack-in joystick to navigate through the menus and start up a game, at that point your Switch or 360 controller becomes fully compatible- though in some games you'll have to turn off the wireless controller. 

     

    With this knowledge I've gone further to try getting other controllers compatible with the GSP- including Atari 2600/5200/7800  joysticks, Trakballs, Sega Genesis, Nintendo gamepads, and even Atari Jaguar controllers.  What I have found out is that there's a single adapter which comes with connector cables that allow various types of classic system controllers to work- The Bliss-Box GamerPro Advanced.  When you buy this adapter you pick what system cables you want to use with it and the GSP  games will work just as the Nintendo Switch and Xbox 360 controllers work- (works when playing the games, but not in the GSP menus). 

     

    The adapter has button mapping programmability (which I figured out by trial and error), and requires setup with a PC program that's freely available at the Bliss-Box.net website.  Here is a thorough presentation video on getting the GSP games working with your classic controllers.  Enjoy! 
    https://youtu.be/tlUjWoPnlfI?si=_xJY3IixAE45J6Vs

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    Atari 50: Patch alters Tempest 2000 control?

    in Nintendo Switch

    Posted · Edited by ave1

    Just got the patch for Atari 50th Anniversary on my Switch and I noticed that you can access an option now to change the control for the game to analog control. Unfortunately using the thumbstick to play the game appears to be the same as before- there's no analog aspect. The shooter scoots around the ring always at the same quick speed no matter how little or how much you tilt the stick. The actual arcade Tempest game has always been an analog control game on Atari 50 (with analog stick-tilting aspects), and I was hoping things would improve to that same level of analog control on Tempest 2000 on the Switch version with this new added option. No dice. 

     

     

     

    Apparently the people who own the "VCS" and PC versions are talking about how the patch actually added true paddle/mouse/spinner analog control to Tempest 2000 on Atari 50. Seems unfair. 

     

     

     

    Guess we Switch owners can always hope for a second "patch" that actually does something to activate analog control. That would be nice. 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration - (in VCS Store)

    in Atari VCS

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    So I have a Switch and I noticed that the analog stick response on the Tempest arcade game (in the arcade section) actually has analog response. The further you tilt the thumbstick, the faster you go.  It's controlled like this from day one.

     

    I was hoping for the same controls on Jag T2K once the patch was released, but it is definitely not offering any analog control on the Switch version- just digital... I suppose we could give them some feedback about this. What do you say?!

    Latest info on an analog gamepad you can buy for the Vectrex

    in Vectrex

    Posted

    Here's a video presentation I put together unboxing, demonstrating, and reviewing and the NeoGeo Mini Gamepad (fully analog-capable) that's been modded to work on the Vectrex.  These are being made in France  so the cost to ship to the U.S. is a little high.  Each modified gamepad is $65, so the price ends up around $100 (ish) after postage.  Check it out: 

     

    Ultimate Masterplay?

    in Atari 5200

    Posted

    On 1/10/2023 at 3:47 PM, wongojack said:

    Is this somehow related to this:

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    Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSw6gO3NINk

     

    I think I've seen two people link to this video on Facebook recently.  Does anyone know about this new/old adapter?  I'm shocked that I can't find a thread here specifically about it.  I know the wired-up retro guy is on here, so maybe he can chime in.

     

    @ave1

    Here's the original post here on Atariage back in 2003 about the Redemption 5200 Adapters:

     

     

    Be aware that these are currently being made for a very temporary period of time.  Snatch your's up quick while they are available. 

     

    The email address of Matthew Jenkins is jenkins2541@gmail.com

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    Supercharger Value in 2022?

    in Atari 2600

    Posted · Edited by ave1

    I recently looked into determining the value of a Supercharger that I own (no box, but I had Phaser Patrol for it), and I came to the conclusion that it could be worth $100 to $150 (with game included).  Having the box could raise it all the way up to $160 to $200 I figure...  It all depends on the person who's buying it.  Also, you should consider including a handheld cassette player that's compatible to work with it and that'll increase the value of the whole package by a certain amount- possibly $190 to $230.

    I wanted to store my 5200 games in that atari 5200 storage compartment but,,,

    in Atari 5200

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    On 7/9/2022 at 1:23 AM, Cafeman said:

    Again. I never knew this or figured it out but it makes so much sense. And it is convenient to plop the plugged-in controller into the bay, rather than sit out on the floor, or wrap it all up each time. I never noticed that opening. This must be a Mandela Effect moment, somebodywent back in time and changed it. ;)

    Now if only the Mandela Effect can get us self-centering joysticks, the universe would be complete.

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    Intellidiscs homebrew game- My deepdive into the controllers

    in Atari 5200

    Posted · Edited by ave1

    Check out my video presentation having to do with Intellidiscs which arrived at my house just last week.  I've got plans to use Atari 5200 joysticks in a coupler to play the game, and also a variety of other joysticks like the Wico Command Control 5200 stick, PC flightsticks with an adapter made by bohoki, the 2600 M-Network Tron joystick with a Masterplay Clone, and a very unique USB-based Tron custom arcade stick/trackball that I adapted to the 5200 with more than 8 adapters.    Welcome to the Grid:

     

     

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