Developing USB adaptor for Colecovision & Intellivision controllers

[Developing USB adaptor for Colecovision & Intellivision controllers]

My code is for a PIC, so the details would be different. I went off the Coleco controller schematic PDF that is common on the web. The diodes are drawn backwards for the keypad, but it is correct as to which DB9 pins get connected by what keys/buttons. Ground pin 8 and read pins 1-4 for the joystick and pin 6 for fire button. Ground pin 5 to read the keypad and arm button.

 

I want to get an Intellivision II controller in my hands (either borrow or buy), just to make a definitive confirmation that it will work with what I have.

 

Tom

I can loan my INTV2 if you need.

[Have you ever regretted selling an item from your collection?]

Phantasy Star 2 and 3, FF2 and 3 on the SNES, CastleVania III, Gradius V, Vay, and a few others. I do need the money to help make things a little more affordable, so it's gotta go.

[Bionic Commando Rearmed]

That's the spirit, man! No matter how much these Capcom-Hard games kick your ass, keep at it.

[Best NES Clone?]

I've been curious about whether it would be possible to add NES controller ports (and maybe an FC expansion port) to the FC Mobile II for using real controllers.

[VC : Street Fighter II: Champion Edition PC Engine]

I've been tired all day. Must not've paid attention.

[Items For Sale, have excess to do away with.]

Got some more stuff up, folks. Though not many have been taking interest lately, would it be a better decision to post this stuff on an auction site? I seriously gotta start getting this stuff sold and moved out of here.

[VC : Street Fighter II: Champion Edition PC Engine]

It will be interesting to see how the VC handles emulation of controllers like the Avenue Pad 6 for this game. Otherwise, think of the TurboPad working in a manner similar to the Genesis version: Run/I/II acting as your attacks, and Select switching between punch/kick.

[Developing USB adaptor for Colecovision & Intellivision controllers]

The ones I've seen/used are MESS, MEKA (which also does the Master System, Game Gear, and SG/SC series), and BlueMSX. I think BlueMSX is the one that opcode's working with to help develop his games for the Coleco.

[Bionic Commando Rearmed]

Keep it up! I know you can do it!

[Console vs Arcade ports: Harder or easier?]

Yeah, the spider in Centipede on the 5200 is flat out EVIL. On Hard, he gets hyped up like on speed+crack just on the second wave.

[hudson soft r.i.p]

Speaking of, where's Master Higgins (Toshiyuki Takahashi/Takahashi Meijin) going to work now? Even if his manual rapid-fire skills went down by three shots per second (from 16/s), the guy's been doing a lot still in the gaming industry over in Japan.

[Bionic Commando Rearmed]

Trust me, when I said this remake PUNISHES you for blazing through the original.. I meant it. I shudder at having to fight Hitler on that difficulty..

[Journey Escape]

It can be pretty easy to max out your score in the game. Bad as some people think of it, I still find it a good game to play in short bursts (then again< I also get mild enjoyment out of Pac-Man on the same system).

[Bionic Commando Rearmed]

Just bear in mind, on Super Hard without the armor or lifebar upgrade you're a 2-hit wonder.

[Best (and Worst) Video Game Endings?]

I think one of the best out of my collection was Willow for the NES. It brought some nice closure to the game's story, and the music was quite nice for an ending theme. One of the best "Zelda" clones ever made in my opinion.

[Journey Escape]

I definitely have to say that Journey Escape was a game I liked a lot. Then later on (long before TRON: Legacy), I discovered "Separate Ways".

[Taking a Look at Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure]

I've been watching Classic Game Room's review, and for me it's a LOT like Gauntlet Legends/Dark Legacy from what I see in terms of gameplay. Might have to check it out.

[Sega Genesis - 6 Button controllers]

Yeah, on the NES if you had the Satellite or Four-Score (and didn't mind the controllers being rotated 90 degrees clockwise) you could play two players with four controllers.

[Best arcade games on ST]

Oh, man, Gauntlet II was probably the best one I've played. All of the sounds and voice samples were surprisingly clear for a stock ST, and it had every feature from the arcade original.

[Sega Genesis - 6 Button controllers]

For the Smash T.V. part, I think using the d-pads of the two controllers also locks the game out of two player mode. Shame, since I think that port came out before the six button controllers did.

[Bionic Commando Rearmed]

Yeah, that one's just a smidge easier once the Vector Cannon is obtained.

[Best arcade games on ST]

If I'm right, I think Elite's port of "Commando" was quite well-done.

[Best (and Worst) Video Game Endings?]

Karnov on the NES. After all that hell you go through, it just gives you "Congratulations. The End". Really? No, really?..

[CNCFREAK'S GAMEROOM]

Is it wrong for me to say that I found the computer version of Ultima III harder AND easier than the NES port at the same time?

[Bionic Commando Rearmed]

Yeah, grenades have about the same power as the bazooka.