Atari freak 1 Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 I was wondering how you do it. Please help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbfinley2 Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 Try this one . It works great. Kinda of tricky on the first try tho.[/url]http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/St...058/2600nes.txt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcsnow Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 Thanks I've checked the site out and there was also an atari repair FAQ, maybe it will help me, anyway thanks for the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krytol Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 Or, just use a Sega Master System Controller. Same shape/size, feels better, looks cooler, plugs right in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 Your best bet is to go here and order one. http://juniescreations.netfirms.com/ They are way cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krytol Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 OR this for $0.25 at your local Goodwill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 Look at that thing! Holy Cow! What is it? is it alive? quick, touch it with a stick, see if it moves!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krytol Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBOTRON2084 Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 I use a sega genesis controller for my Atari...works fine except for Turmoil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krytol Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 I use a sega genesis controller for my Atari...works fine except for Turmoil. Have you tried the small red x? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krytol Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 Look at that thing! Holy Cow! What is it? is it alive? quick, touch it with a stick, see if it moves!!! You're right. Only the B button works anyway..... Sorry for bringing it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubersaurus Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 Have you tried the small red x? What small red x? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krytol Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 OR this for $0.25 at your local Goodwill. I hate the SMS controller! The pad doesn't feel right and it's entirely too sensitive. Don't get me wrong, I love the SMS as a gaming system, just hate the controller. I generally use a Genesis pad for SMS or, in a pinch, a SMS "Control Stick". However, to get back on topic, I have found that the srew-on stick for the SMS pad works great to replace the thumb-stick that came with 7800 pads. It makes the things almost useable. If you've got to go with a pad, I'd reccommend giving it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krytol Posted July 10, 2002 Share Posted July 10, 2002 I have a huge NES collection. I just love the SMS controller for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari freak 1 Posted July 10, 2002 Author Share Posted July 10, 2002 WoW! I don't believe it! Not only did I get it to work, It works better than a joystick! Man, games are so much easier now. Your best bet is to go here and order one. Why? For one it's a simple mod, 2 it costs nothing and 3 you don't have to wait for it to arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbfinley2 Posted July 10, 2002 Share Posted July 10, 2002 Why? For one it's a simple mod, 2 it costs nothing and 3 you don't have to wait for it to arrive. Did you use the mod I posted ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted July 10, 2002 Share Posted July 10, 2002 Well, if you are an idiot like me, all that soldering and cracking things open and screwing around with the innards can EASILY go awry. Best to let the pros do it up right, get a nice 7 foot cord, have it customized just for me and not have to worry about destroying some old hardware in the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari freak 1 Posted July 10, 2002 Author Share Posted July 10, 2002 Did you use the mod I posted ? Yes, I used the mod you posted. It took me forever because A: I suck at soldering B: I had the biggest, clunkiest soldering gun ever! C: I had no solder, I used the solder on the controller. And for the record stan, I used a broken joystick and nes controllers are everywhere. (I personally have 5 or so and a couple light guns) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco(2) Posted July 10, 2002 Share Posted July 10, 2002 A NES controller on the almighty 2600?! SACRILEGE! Cheers, Marco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvigor Posted July 10, 2002 Share Posted July 10, 2002 A NES controller on SACRILEGE! Marco I have been using two converted NES controllers since I got them in 1996. I never use anything else except my Atari brand 7800 pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted July 10, 2002 Share Posted July 10, 2002 I've found that some of my friends who never played atari much when they were younger prefer the Sega controllers to the Atari joysticks. It's a good thing to keep a couple around in case company shows up. They seem less intimidated using that then original joystick -- even though I truly prefer the joystick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco(2) Posted July 10, 2002 Share Posted July 10, 2002 I have been using two converted NES controllers since I got them in 1996. I never use anything else except my Atari brand 7800 pads. There you go, there is an excellent Atari alternative for them evil NES pads I wouldn't call them "7800 pads" btw, they were sold with the 2600 Jr in Europe and Australia. Cheers, Marco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvigor Posted July 10, 2002 Share Posted July 10, 2002 Oh. Didn't know that. Why were they wired with two buttons, fully-functional for a 7800 and then sold with a 2600? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco(2) Posted July 10, 2002 Share Posted July 10, 2002 Your guess is as good as mine, but I think it may have been about looks. Atari possibly just wanted a more slick and modern type of joystick to go with the 2600 Jr. At first, they sold Juniors with the old style joysticks and it's just an odd combination. Cheers, Marco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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