SRGilbert Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Heck yeah I'd buy one! What's the MSRP going to be? I'm gonna take a stab and say $19.99? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelio Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I want lots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelio Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Looks great. I just picked-up an Acer Aspire One to play my old Atari 400/800/XL games on - this looks like it's fits the bill. I'll take 2. Me too!!! I went for the a 150 a... LOVE IT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorisabouttodie Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 (edited) Is this something you'd like to see being sold on atari.com this holiday season: Works with all Direct Input games under Windows, recognized and works with MAME on Apple OSX as well as Linux, even works with DOSbox games. Also has a hidden surprise on the PC board for hardware hackers... Atari USB joystick: Want to get some feedback from everyone. Curt I would buy one for sure. It would be great for the 8bit emulator on my Toshiba laptop and I could use it with my iMac. This would be cool for Amiga/ST emulation as well! I think it is a great idea, do you have any idea how much it would cost? Edited September 13, 2008 by Warriorisabouttodie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 Heck yeah I'd buy one! What's the MSRP going to be? I'm gonna take a stab and say $19.99? Nope... a lot less. Curt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Could I do this to it? If so, I'd buy at least one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Could I do this to it? If so, I'd buy at least one. You know, you shouldn't take your 2600 joystick swimming. I've heard it causes shrinkage. AX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 The choice was made to do a "B" USB connector instead of hardwiring the USB cable in so that longer cables could be used (includes a 6' cord) and yes, if you wanted you could hardwire an Atari 9 pin cable into it if you wanted and make it a dual use joystick too. Incredible - so you can cater to the PnP crowd, the hardcore enthusiasts and those wishing to use it as the base for a low cost alternate input device. A total win in thoughtful design! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frotz Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Yummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Math You Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 The USB joystick looks great I love this "new retro" stuff, it's good for Atari's image too. Just wondering, would it be possible to have 2 Mame compatible fire buttons underneath the joystick that could be pressed by the players index and middle finger? Just an idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 The USB joystick looks great I love this "new retro" stuff, it's good for Atari's image too. Just wondering, would it be possible to have 2 Mame compatible fire buttons underneath the joystick that could be pressed by the players index and middle finger? Just an idea Do what you want with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 You can add me to the list of customers. Put me down for 2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmel_andrews Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 So, is this just an Atari standard joystick modified for PC use.....Now, if you could do this for a compy pro...that would be lovely...I guess this is going to be cheaper and better then having a stella adapter or equiv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRGilbert Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Could I do this to it? If so, I'd buy at least one.If it's just like Flashback sticks, that handle threads into the base. In fact the the FB sticks don't have a rubber cover at all, it's just black plastic. I don't see why you still couldn't cut and glue it like the diagram you show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRGilbert Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Heck yeah I'd buy one! What's the MSRP going to be? I'm gonna take a stab and say $19.99? Nope... a lot less. Curt Sorry Curt, but I want to pay $19.99 and not a penny less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 (edited) The USB joystick looks great I love this "new retro" stuff, it's good for Atari's image too. Just wondering, would it be possible to have 2 Mame compatible fire buttons underneath the joystick that could be pressed by the players index and middle finger? Just an idea The board was designed specifically for people who may need more then one button (for instance - some MAME games require coin insert no matter what, you could add a button for that, then map the player 1 start to the fire button and never have to reach for the keyboard during the game) Also some games are going to need a 2nd fire button, so you can always add one onto the plastic where it's accessible and convenient or for the more handy of modders - do a full arcade stick with happ joystick and buttons, wire it to the board and just really go to town Curt Edited September 13, 2008 by Curt Vendel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahfish Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 sounds and looks great! i'd take two of those ... what about the colors? could you do the ring around the stick in orange as the initial CX40 sticks? i would also probably prefer seeing the logo on the front of the case, not on top ... this is what should have been done at atarigrames in the first place ... followed by USB paddles ... and a USB wireless joystick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 This is nice, but when do we get a USB Atari 2600 that we can plug directly into the computer so we can play on our monitors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler172 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Hi Curt Count me in for one. greetings Walter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRGilbert Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I wonder if it could be hacked to add a connector that you could plug a set of paddles into it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickeycolumbus Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I'd buy a couple. Would it work with Stella os x? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mos6507 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 The "blob" is the USB MCU and the header is for 10 additional firebuttons is anyone wants to tinker and hack the stick to add more buttons for use, you could always remove the pcb and use it in an arcade control panel project or in a MAME cabinet, a great low cost alternative to the more expensive arcade control boards that are sold. Can you hack paddles to it? If it was basically a Stelladapter inside it would be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_c Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 i'd be in for a few of these as well. the hackability intrigues me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd-w Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I would definitely buy a couple of these. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 I'd buy a couple. Would it work with Stella os x? Already tested and the answer is YES. Curt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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