BigErn Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Atari has got to be the king of accessories. There are so many, and many of them are legit. I really wish they would have capitalized on the Trak Ball and driving controllers. I love the variety of joysticks available that can really boost your high scores. I like the ones with the short throws, like the Slik Stik. Also, I really love how I keep discovering new items for the 2600. I just saw these "grabber balls" that sit on top of your joystick handle to give the CX-40 that authentic arcade feel. So cool! Also, has any system ever had more pack-in stuff? At one point were they giving away both Combat and Pac-Man? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torr Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 (edited) My friend and my schools computer room had these joysticks with an autofire switch on the base. Those rocked. I never found one to buy and have never seen one since... here's a pic I found online Edited October 12, 2011 by Torr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snstay Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I think the kids controller is cool. My daughter loves playing seasame street games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animan Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Atari Mindlink 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer4x4 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 To me, by far, the BEST accessory ever, for any system, was the Supercharger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemadbeastie Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I'm a fan of holograms so i'd have to go with the cosmos holograms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I like the Trackball concept, though mine's never worked. I guess my favorite 2600 accessory isn't necessarily a specific accessory, but the widely-compatible joystick port that it sports. Being able to plug a genesis controller into a system that launched over a decade earlier & play games is pretty neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schizophretard Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 The game centers are my favorite because my Ataris need a home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickeycolumbus Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 The driving controller is pretty cool, I wish more games utilized it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Cold beer is the #1 atari accessory! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tremoloman2006 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 For past accessories I'd say the Supercharger and TAC-2 controller. For modern accessories Atarivox and Harmony cart win hands down! Now... if I could just score an Atarivox... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amstari Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 CompuMate, the keyboard looks really cool on top of the console. Too bad it was never used for much when it was released. I agree the Harmony cart is the best modern accessory! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ataritard Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 The Joyboard. Nintendo comes out with the Wii Balance Board but Atari had it 30 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SONDER2600 Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 I'd say that my favorite accessory wasn't made by Atari or even in the same era of gaming the Sega genesis arcade stick it gives you better control than most of the Atari joysticks in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
player 0ne Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 i have a compumate on the way. and i just ordered a cx78 joypad controller. so far my fav atari item is my FB2.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigErn Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 Yeah, I like the stuff you can attach to your Atari. The video game brain is cool too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 For accessories that actually did something cool and weren't a gimmick: Starpath Supercharger For joysticks etc.: TAC2, no question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Cold beer is the #1 atari accessory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Rescue Group Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 I'm partial to this one. It looks better with multiple beers... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schizophretard Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 I like my ROM Scanner but I'm scared to use it because I don't know if it is designed like the Video Game Brain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
AtariAge on Instagram
Watch us on YouTube
Chat on Discord
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.