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  4. Posted

    16 hours ago, doubledown said:

    With regards to the Asteroids controllers.  The Asteroids controllers are to be released with, and when, Asteroids for the ColecoVision is released.  Pixelboy and I worked out the details...and the "advertised/mentioned" price of $150 for this controller is with that group order...which greatly benefits from large quantity discounting, and shared shipping costs.  With that said, I am not in control of when this software release will happen, so if anybody wants to get an Asteroids controller prior to this large group order/build for them, they can be made available, but would be at a price closer to $200-$225.  

    Thanks. I reached out to pixelboy and will register with him to buy the controller.

  8. Posted

    @The Strangest I strongly suggest reaching out to @ikonsgr and ordering one or two 5200 9 pin adapters from him. While the analog stick on the native 5200 controller works well enough for most games (in my opinion), a digital controller will feel more comfortable. The adapter is very affordable and opens up the ability to use a Genesis controller with the 5200. And you can save wear and tear on the 5200 controller joystick.

  10. Posted

    1 hour ago, doubledown said:

    But you haven't tried Bounty Bob Strike's Back or Popeye...I'd be curious?  I think it depends on the current status/calibration of a particular console's Pokey chip, if the problem will be present or not.  It should have nothing to do with the joystick...so long as it is working, and is a type of controller that is supposed to work with the adapter.  And usually the control (or lack of control usually) problems only occur with 3rd party games, not those published by Atari, like Berzerk or Moon Patrol were.  

    Popeye works fine.

     

    I don't know why but launching Bounty Bob file from AtariMax cartridge results in a black screen. AtariMax said it's loading and then just a black screen. Maybe I have a bad bin file. I tried starting the game with the 5200 controller connected directly to the console (took out the adapter) and same thing.

  11. Posted

    3 hours ago, doubledown said:

    @socrates63 - With your Genesis arcade stick...and the adapter...do you find that all digital games are properly playable?  I know I have read that some 3rd party games can have control issues (depending on the console), like Bounty Bob Strikes Back, Gyruss, and Popeye...have you tried any of these yet?  

    I played Gyruss, Berzerk, and Moon Patrol and it worked fine.

  14. Posted

    13 hours ago, ave1 said:

    Yeah, you'd need a 7800 to 5200 "Redemption" adapter to get those custom controllers fully compatible.

     

    Glad you have that nice Sega joystick so you can play many of the 5200 games. Get two and enjoy some Robotron and Space Dungeon!

    Why yes, I do have a second Sega arcade joystick on the way. How'd you know? :)

     

    I don't suppose there's already someone who makes a "Redemption" adapter?

  17. Posted · Edited by socrates63

    My 5200 controller inspiration! I recently subbed your channel. You've been extremely helpful as I put together my 5200 setup.

     

    I was trying out one of these custom 7800 controllers and it was hit or miss with the ikonsgr adapter. I wasn't expecting it to work but wanted to try it anyway.

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    The other day, I picked up the Genesis arcade stick, and it worked perfectly.

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    🙋‍♂️ as a kid, I pumped in a lot of quarters into Star Castle. It was at a convenience store conveniently located right next to the apartment building where we lived.

     

    I got the 2600 release from the store here. It'd be phenomenal to see it for the 5200.

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  21. Posted

    Prior to assembling my Atari 5200 SuperSystem setup, I did a little homework into the infamous 5200 controller issue. Based on the what I heard on The Atari 5200 Podcast and Wired-Up Retro, I decided early on to order the DB9 controller adapter for the 5200 made by @ikonsgr (he also sells on ebay but I can't find his ebay link right now).
     
    Atari 5200 Podcast
     
    Wired-Up Retro
     
     
    The adapter arrived a few days ago from Greece (it's times like this when I love how technology has brought us closer together to share a hobby). Today, I got a chance to use it with my Atari 7800 controller (made by Retrogameboyz) and a few games. Now I was aware that 7800 controllers would not work perfectly with this adapter and the 5200, but that's the DB9 controller I had on hand (Genesis arcade stick on the way).
     
    I tried three 5200 games (via AtariMax cartridge). Berzerk didn't like it -- the man wouldn't move and continuously fired shots. In Moon Patrol, the joystick worked well, and the fire button too, but both 7800 buttons registered to fire the gun only -- no jump button. Pac-Man worked flawlessly.
     
    The conclusion of my limited testing? I'm very happy as I had expected. Since nearly all 5200 games do not require analog controls, the ikonsgr adapter is a very affordable solution to enabling digital joystick/gamepad on the 5200 platform. Once the Genesis arcade stick arrives, my 5200 setup will be complete. Atari 5200 controller issues are really overblown and overstated IMO and shouldn't stopped anyone who wants to experience arcade action at home on the beautiful Atari 5200 SuperSystem.

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  23. Posted · Edited by socrates63

    I only got a 5200 last month, so I'm very new. I also never considered getting a 5200. I didn't own one as a kid, and I wasn't sure about getting into collecting for a new console. I did play it regularly at my friend's house as a kid in the early 80s. I loved playing RS Football with him although he crushed me all the time.

     

    Couple of months ago, I decided to get a 5200 because, first and foremost, it's an Atari console. Even if I didn't play games on it, I'd have wanted one for display alone. I found the perfect one here in the AA for sale forum right when I started looking, one lovingly restored by Crossbow. Second, I decided early on to get the AtariMax cartridge and not buy actual games to save space. Third, I read up on the 5200 controller situation and decided that it way overblown. I saw YouTube videos on the adapter made by @ikonsgr that allow you to use other controllers (e.g., Genesis gamepad) with the 5200.

     

    So, where am I now with the 5200? I'm still in the process of setting it up. The adapter from ikonsgr arrived a couple of days ago. I did get the AtariMax cartridge, but I found a great deal on a bunch of 5200 CIB games on ebay and bought most of them. I also got a tube TV a few weeks ago and that's made a huge difference to the gaming experience. I now have 2600, 5200, and 7800 consoles, and I am very happy. The first time I played 5200 Berzerk, I knew I made the right decision. The 5200 is a thing of beauty that has gone under appreciated too long. It kills me that one of my favorite YouTubers, Metal Jesus Rocks, called it out as the worst console. Oh well, to each his own, but I'm right and he's dead wrong :) 

     

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