RecycledGamer Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hi all, Chuck Van Pelt here. You may remember me as the guy who sells modded controllers and repro lightpens for the Vectrex. I finally got around to building an online store at RecycledGamer.com! For now it is stocked with lightpens, modded Genny and SNES D-pad controllers and several types of arcade sticks - all modded to work with the Vectrex. If an item is available for sale in the store then it is in stock and will ship right away - these are not pre-sales. Inventory on the D-pad controllers is pretty low right now, but I an doing a huge lot of both types within the next couple weeks. In the future I plan to add additional accessories for the Vectrex and other classic systems. It is my intention to be at CGE again this year along with the rest of the Portland/NWCGE crew. I'm hoping this store takes off enough to help fund that trip. It was great talking with so many Vectrex fans at the last CGE. Finally, I'd like to say thank you to the AA community. You guys have always been so great to me and provided such positive feedback. I'd appreciate your input on the store even if you don't buy anything from me. Cheers, Chuck RecycledGamer.com 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desfeek Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 oh my God Chuck...I see a modded Shadowblade Arcade stick in my future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecycledGamer Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 oh my God Chuck...I see a modded Shadowblade Arcade stick in my future. Indeed, that one is pretty sweet if I do say so myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck D. Head Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 While I didn't play on it, the feel of the stick on the Shadowblade Chuck converted seems perfect for Vectrex control. I can vouch for the awesomtivity of the SNES and Genesis pad conversions, though; they play great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecycledGamer Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 While I didn't play on it, the feel of the stick on the Shadowblade Chuck converted seems perfect for Vectrex control. I can vouch for the awesomtivity of the SNES and Genesis pad conversions, though; they play great! Thanks, Morgan! Great seeing you and the fam this Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keilbaca Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 (edited) While I didn't play on it, the feel of the stick on the Shadowblade Chuck converted seems perfect for Vectrex control. I can vouch for the awesomtivity of the SNES and Genesis pad conversions, though; they play great! I've been meaning to make one for myself for years, but I never got around to it. Maybe I should do that this year EDIT: I actually have a shadowblade that was given to me. Maybe I'll do it to that Edited January 9, 2012 by keilbaca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtshark7 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Wow that's awesome Chuck! Excellent work! :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic R Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I've bookmarked this site.. I'm going to have to get one of those reproduction light pens! I had come across a couple of the light pen games, but I passed as I don't have any way to 'play' them… I'll have to go back and see if they are still available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaxda Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Hey, this is awesome and I like your site a lot. Really nice clean design. Still love the lightpen, too! I am not in the market for the Vectrex controllers (I have two in use and a spare, just in case!) but they look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtshark7 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Phaxda: Wow you have 3 controllers! That's crazy! If I were you I would buy a repro controller and just use that to prevent wear on your current controllers considering how expensive the original controllers go for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyk Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Thank you! I never thought I'd own a light pen. I bought a pen and snes controller from your site, thanks for selling them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecycledGamer Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Thank you! I never thought I'd own a light pen. I bought a pen and snes controller from your site, thanks for selling them. Thanks! I really appreciate it! It will be shipped out ASAP. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thexder Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I bought one of Chuck's light pens a few months ago and it's been working great! I'll probably take the plunge on a couple of controllers soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tremoloman2006 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) Wow! Those controllers look GREAT! I'm definitely going to order at least one... I have 2 Vectrex controllers and they both don't work well. I've cleaned them up but it just kills the game experience. With these new controllers however I see that may all change! Best regards, Trem Edited January 12, 2012 by tremoloman2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryptik76 Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I just ordered one of the modded SNES controllers last night, because I won a well-used Vectrex on Ebay last week with a broken controller (non-centering; if I'm ever feeling brave enough I'll attempt to fix it). Looking forward to my new controller and glad to support a good site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K3V Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Great looking controllers! May have to order one of your sticks soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaxda Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 That's why I have the spare! Seriously, I think not using them causes them to go bad too... I had to refurb the one I bought new in the box at a garage sale. Just was lucky and got them cheap, so might as well use them...it's what they are for, after all. Phaxda: Wow you have 3 controllers! That's crazy! If I were you I would buy a repro controller and just use that to prevent wear on your current controllers considering how expensive the original controllers go for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryptik76 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 My modded SNES controller just arrived today and it is awesome! It takes a little getting used to after struggling with my half-broken Vectrex controller but so far I've found that it is much more comfortable for me (as well as very responsive). I think I'm probably going to use it as my primary controller for the unit, even if I manage to fix the original controller. I will vouch for the quality of his work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tremoloman2006 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Thanks for the review cryptik76... I just ordered the same controller and can't wait to give it a go! If I like it I will order another for 2-players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecycledGamer Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 I just refreshed my site with a bunch of new inventory. If you were waiting for me to get a particular moded Vectrex controller back in stock, now is the time! http://RecycledGamer.com To everyone who has purchased from my new online store, thank you! Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtshark7 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Hey Chuck I noticed you have an Atari tab on the new site. Are you planning on making modified controllers for Atari as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovethevectrex Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 i need an snes controller!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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