Atari 7800 controller options

[VicViper]

I'm sure everyone thinks the original 7800 controllers were awful, what are the other options? I know they made the nes styled European ones, but there pretty expensive and from what I hear not that great either. Where there any off brand controllers that support two button play? There are alot of great games that I would play if I had better options, including a few homebrews. any ideas?

[mimo]

convert a NES controller if you want a pad, or hack a Radica Space invaders joystick if you want a stick.

Telegames made a 7800 compatible joystick, same basic design as the pain-line stick, but a bit smaller. A slight improvement, but not much

 

link to the pitiful controler list

Edited June 1, 2011 by mimo

[AtariLeaf]

convert a NES controller if you want a pad,

 

 

This, I have two that were made for me and I use them all the time, even better than the europad

[toiletunes]

PM this guy:

 

http://www.atariage.com/forums/user/18480-thegoldenax/

 

He makes/sells converted NES controllers for a good price, I tried it and have never looked back.

[LoTonah]

I actually *like* the original 7800 sticks. Sure beat the 2600 sticks, I can play a lot longer with them.

 

Of course, I seem a little different than a lot of people. For example, I HATE big sticks like the stuff Wico used to make, but others love 'em. Hmm.

 

Oh, and I have the European 7800 pad. It sucks, everything is too stiff and the buttons are not in a nice, ergonomic places. Too boxy, too--the NES controller got it right, Atari got it wrong.

 

I recently ordered some parts from Sparkfun, if I get some free time I'm making my own controller, my way.

[svenski]

I don't mind the 7800 control pads, never tried the coffin style joysticks though.

[Underball]

I'm sure everyone thinks the original 7800 controllers were awful,

let me stop you right there.

[Fyrman]

My 7800 came with a european pad and the original stick. I found the pad to be much easier and more comfortable to play. I took it apart and gave it a good cleaning first, and it is very responsive.

[Rex Dart]

I'm sure everyone thinks the original 7800 controllers were awful,

let me stop you right there.

 

Indeed; what more is there to say? They're awful, end of story.

[tz101]

Will Master System or Genesis controllers work on 7800?

[NightSprinter]

Will Master System or Genesis controllers work on 7800?

 

Yes, but for two-button games either an internal mod or an adapter are needed (the latter to be built, I believe).

[the.golden.ax]

PM this guy:

 

http://www.atariage.com/forums/user/18480-thegoldenax/

 

He makes/sells converted NES controllers for a good price, I tried it and have never looked back.

 

 

Thanks for the post. Always happy to convert something if needed.

 

Thanks,

AX

[Underball]

I'm sure everyone thinks the original 7800 controllers were awful,

let me stop you right there.

 

Indeed; what more is there to say? They're awful, end of story.

To some people. Not everybody.

 

I prefer them to the awful europads.