bigfriendly Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Hello everybody:) I just downloaded to latest version of Stella onto my laptop and got the ROMS for it. I was wondering if anybody had any joystick advice for me. The USB sticks that look like Atari knockoffs on Amazon have pitiful ratings. I'm surprised that their isn't more of a selection for vintage gaming enthusiast. I wanted to get two joysticks so my Wife and I could play together. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperboy Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 You can use your Atari sticks with a db9-usb adapter. There are a few different ones available. Retro Link Atari on Amazon 2600-daptor (my personal favorite for its versatility) Other option.. Syzygy USB Atari joystick (good stick but some people have had problems ordering lately) Just google names for links. I hope that helps 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akator Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 The Retronic USB adapters work well with original Atari and compatible controllers. They can also be used with DB9 controllers from other systems like ColecoVision, SMS, Genesis, etc. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfriendly Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 Great! Thanks for the help guys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20ohm20 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Another vote for the 2600-daptor II. I use them with my laptop when I travel and they work great with not just joysticks, but with paddles and the driving and keyboard controllers too. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFL Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I'd go with an adapter too. The Syzygy sticks are reportedly good but I wouldn't bother ordering from them. As Hyperboy says there are issues. My personal experience is that I got ripped off. I ordered a stick in June 2014. In July my order still wasn't processed so I emailed Curt who said the order was stuck and he would process it the following day... another month passed and nothing. I emailed again and got no reply. I emailed another 3 times. I even asked for a refund. Nothing. Bumped. Just a warning... The 2600-daptor II looks like the most versatile one though there are cheaper options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinity Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 What ever happened to the Stelladaptor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wongojack Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I have the 2600-daptor (original) and one of the early versions of the Syzygy controller. I prefer the 2600-daptor because of the increased precision and various controller options that it affords. Same guy also has a Vision-daptor for Intellivision and Colecovision. Take note of this on the Vision-daptor page: "The Coleco mode also works with Atari 2600 joysticks." I keep meaning to get one of those. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dualcam Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 What ever happened to the Stelladaptor? The Stelladaptor was discontinued some years ago. I started making the 2600-daptor as a replacement when I couldn't get a Stelladaptor myself. I know there are cheaper options if you are only interested in joystick support. I make my adapters with components I purchase here in the US, and it is just not possible for me to compete on price with ones made overseas for only a few pennies each. Tom http://2600-daptor.com 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitz1976 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 (edited) Hey guys! The Retronic Design USB joystick adapter now supports more game controllers and joysticks: Atari 2600 Joystick Atari 7800 Joystick (2 buttons) Atari analog Paddle (2 players) Atari driving controller Atari video touch pad Keyboard Amstrad Joystick (3 buttons) Amiga Joystick Amiga Mouse / Trackball (2 and 3 buttons) Atari ST Mouse / Trackball (2 buttons) Commodore 64 Joystick Commodore CD32 Joypad (7 buttons) Intellivision Touch pad (16 direction disc and 15 buttons) Intellivision Flashback Touch pad (16 direction disc and 15 buttons) ColecoVision Touch pad and Super Action Controller (16 buttons + spinner) Coleco Gemini Joystick & Paddle (Hybrid controller, also compatible with Sears console) MSX Joystick (2 buttons) Sega Genesis Joypad (3 and 6 buttons) Sega Master System Joypad Sega Multi-Tap Adapter (4 players) 3DO (Panasonic) Joypad TI99/4/4a Joystick FM Towns/Marty Joypad Famiclone (NES clone) Joypad Odyssey2 controller Fairchild channel F controller Bally/Astrocade controller RedOctane Dance pads (6 buttons DB9 version) ZX Spectrum Interface 2 Joysticks You can check it out at http://www.retronicdesign.com/en/ Edited April 25, 2017 by Nitz1976 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(BK) Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 I'm in the market for a USB Atari 2600 Joystick but I think I'll try both! Great Feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMaddog Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Sigh...I like to get a Competition Pro USB joystick but they don't sell those anymore. I'm so used to microswitch controlers now. </1st world problem> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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