Colecovision TV Static and Controller Replacements?

[segagamer99]

Hey guys,

 

I'm loving my new ColecoVision. I have lots of excellent games for it, and I'm having a great time. Only problem is, the awful controllers! Any replacement or custom controllers I can use? I tried the Genesis pad, but that didn't work too great. Also, my tv makes very strange and loud garbley static noises. It's only for this system, as I already have a new, sg-1000 and genesis hooked up to it. Any suggestions and ideas would be great. Happy gaming!

Edited October 12, 2012 by segagamer99

[+grips03]

why didn't Genesis work good? What other console controllers do you like?

[segagamer99]

I used Pitfall with the Genesis controller. I couldn't go left and Pitfall Harry studdered across the screen. I like my SG-1000 controller, but I don't think that worked.

[Yurkie]

You may be interested in my ball knob mod and refurbishing for the ColecoVision controller. Info links are in my signature. If you insist on using another controller I would recommend the 2600 joystick. IMO the ColecoVision needs to be played with a joystick and not a gamepad.

[+grips03]

I'm not sure what type of connector the SG-1000 has but could you add a connector to the CV controller and wire it such that when you press a button on the SG-1000's control pad it simulates pressing the button on the CV controller. Or make a SG-1000 to CV cable to adapt the pinout?

[Armonigann]

I'll trade you my well working Colecovision, for that nifty SG1000 you got there...

[Zenimus]

A lot of the static can be eliminated if you use one of those RCA to RF adapters instead of the older style RF antenna converters.

 

Regarding the controllers, yeah, I don't know what the CV designers were thinking. I absolutely love the Colecovision, but it's stock controllers (and even the Super Action Controllers) are just plain hellish to use.

 

Yurkie, do your controller refurbishments include microswitches? I love how clicky and precise they are.

[segagamer99]

Update: My SG-1000 pad works. I guess I didn't put in in all the way

 

Still though, what do the ball knob controllers do? Can you show me a picture?

[NIAD]

Yurkie completely overhauls the original Coleco made controller (inside and out, contacts, etc.) and if you want will remove the disc shaped knob on the controller with a ball-knob that is threaded onto the shaft and he also offers to straighten the coiled cable so that you can sit about 6 feet from the console. The ball-knob mod makes using and holding the controller 100x better and making diagonal movements is improved tremendously.

 

No parts are swapped out (ie: no micro switches added for that clicky response/feel), everything is original internally.

 

Check out the following link for more info. on what Yurkie offers....

 

http://www.atariage....esday-may-30th/

Edited October 13, 2012 by NIAD

[sega_SHARK]

Yurkie does Great Mods to the Colecovision. The ball knobs are much more comfortable to use, the straight cords are a plus too. It makes a world of difference. I'm usually a d-pad guy myself, but the CV works great with a joystick. Playing Pac-Man Collection on a YurkieVision is the way to go!

Edited October 14, 2012 by sega_SHARK