Vladio

Thank you for the reply. I can extend the length, that's not a prob.

My TI99/4a works fine with it. I'm using a rca to F type connector. To me, it looks like frequency issue. The tv does have a ton of inputs, I just remembered that Directv left me a Coax to RCA adapter. I'm going to give that a try this evening. BTW and sorry about it not being in my profile but I'm in Lancaster, Pa USA... NTSC

Decisions, Decisions... If I go with the first one, can it be run with the floppy together? I have a bunch of games already that are on floppy. If I can only have one plugged in at a time I assume I have to swap plugs for them both to work or could I just plug this SD device into the back of the floppy and use both?

I bought a used 19" LCD that I hope to use with my C64 to save counter space. It seems like there a refresh sync problem. Anyone run into this and what did u do to work around?

Hi guys, sorry about not being here for a while. I decided to build a Nerd Cave for all my hardware. I think I'm going to go with the SD2IEC. I see one on eBay for about $60 from Hungary. Will this do? Is this a decent drive? From what I read about it, it sounds like I could copy from the SD car to the floppy. Thanks for the feedback! I'll have to upload a pic of the Cave. It should be pretty cool when I'm done...lots of old-school stuff. Joe

I just dusted off my old C64, bought a used floppy and joystick and am ready to go old-school gaming. I do have a few question that I was hoping to get some help with. Are these old arcade games that I used to play in the early to mid 80's available on-line? In other words, can I find a game that I used to play such as Battlezone or Gorf and download it off the internet to play on the C64 itself and not through an emulator? Can someone recommend a place online to find these? I did a search but I seem to only be finding ROM's for emulation. What's the best way to get these games on the C64? As I mentioned, I have a floppy. I'd like to have the games on the floppies if that's possible. The idea is to keep the room as authentic 80's as I can. Being in my mid 40's, I grew up and was a nerd through the most dynamic days of personal computing. My idea is to have, instead of a man-cave, a Nerd Cave where my wife, kids and myself can have some fun playing old-school games. The kids have an XBox, iPod touches, computers, DS's... They actually can appreciate these simple games and like playing them. Any help with my ?'s is really appreciated. I'm looking forward to playing some of these old games that have been forgotten. Thanks again, Joe

I not having much luck sourcing a Y adapter. If anyone knows where to find one let me know. Thanks

Really, they're not needed? Can I play games, in the mean time, using the keyboard? I loaded up donkey kong and tried all the key with no luck.

I was just looking at an adapter schematic and it looks like it's a male/female issue, right?. All the connectors are DB9 in the schematic I was looking at.

Sorry if I didn't word that right. The golden band figured it out... Two joystick into one port. I really have to take the TI out and look at it. I thought there was only one port for joysticks and the TI controllers split into two joysticks from the one port on the side.

Do they make a 2-1 adapter for two players?

Hello all, I'm new here so hello. That said, I did a search and didn't come up with anything so I guess I'll ask. I'm older (45) so I grew up in what, in my opinion, was the most dynamic period of computing. I started out programming in '80, '81 writing code for my TI99 at the age of 13. I kept all my old stuff and recently decided to make a Nerd Cave with tons of vintage tech that will be usable. I'd like to find a good joystick for the TI. I see a bunch online but would rather get some feedback from ppl that have experience. I really like game pads similar to newer xbox/PS controllers but will use whatever works. Any suggestions for a couple controller that me and the kids can play some games? I figured I'd have to use some type of adapter so if you have some experience with those feel free to throw in your opinion on those as well. This room will be really cool and I'm looking forward to getting it done. I have a full C64 system too. I'm going to have it setup also. Will the controllers work on both? I haven't looked at the C64 port yet. I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts and thanks in advance for your help Joe