Do I Need Paddles?

[Math You]

I just bought a 2600 jr and was wondering if games like Breakout or Video Olympics would work with the CX-78 joypad that came with it or do I need buy some paddles aswell? Would two driving controllers in ports 1 and 2 work the same a a pair of paddles in port 1?

 

Thanks

 

Matt

[Thomas Jentzsch]

Would two driving controllers in ports 1 and 2 work the same a a pair of paddles in port 1?

Nope. DCs are digital controllers, paddles work analog.

[Math You]

Fast reply! Thanks!

[Video]

You have to get it for any of the paddle games, most of which are great BTW. But if you get some I'd suggest getting two sets and picking up Marble craze. It's a great game and fun two playered.

[Lord Helmet]

Get a set of paddles and Kaboom! 'Nuff said

[PressureCooker2600]

Like Lord Helmet said except........

Get some paddles, Kaboom!, and a hella lotta concentration.

[shadow460]

You might wanna add Warlords and Medieval Mayhem to that list of games...

[elviticus]

Definitely.... Paddles are the only way to properly experience great games like Super Breakout, Warlords etc. ... Get some paddles and try these games, you'll be glad you did!!

[Nognir]

I'm also looking for a pair of paddles for a long time. They are a bit harder to find in Germany.. Or I search in the wrong places

[Math You]

I'll have to start looking on eB*y and see what I can find.

 

I'm changing the subject a little here, but how does the Jakks Pacific paddle games compare with the real thing? It would probably work out cheaper than buying genuine paddles and 13 cartridges.