dasbjoern Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Hi everyone! I just fulfilled my childhood dream of getting an Atari Jaguar and a small handfull of games. The only real Problem is the price of controllers which are terribly expensive around here (60$ - 90$) :-( Is there a way to build an adaptor of modify a Sega Genesis or any other controller to work on a Jaguar? I'm thankful for any useful reply Bjoern 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusherbad64 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Part of the problem is that the games uses the keypad. I'm sure there's a way to rig something up but the time and money you'll put in might not be worth it. This was why I wanted to complete my Jaguar collection because I knew the longer I wait, the more this stuff was going to cost. Have you looked on eBay and see the prices of those controllers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbjoern Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 Is the numpad really that important? I have one standard Jagpad and never actually use those keys, because I don't really know what they do The prices of the controllers are too high for me to get a second one for multiplayer games, especially since I have a lot of systems to cover. That is why I would love to hook up a genesis controller with the D-pad, a, b, c and start used in any way possible. Somehow it must be feasible to replicate the decoder of a Jagpad with an AT-Mega or something and hardwire it to a Sega controller... I see so many people slaughtering those expensive pads to work on other Systems but never the other way 'round and no aftermarket controller like for most of the other systems... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 It's really not worth the trouble trying to mess with that. If you want to know what the keypad numbers do and you don't have overlays just look up the functions in the game manuals here on AA. Plenty of cheap 3 button jag controllers out there.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-Jaguar-Controller-/261986606237?hash=item3cff9e5c9d http://www.ebay.com/itm/OFFICAL-OEM-ATARI-JAGUAR-System-CONTROLLER-USA-WORKS-/161680615450?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25a4ea681a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbjoern Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 Would those work on a PAL-Jaguar or is there any kind of lock? I just have to see if someone'd ship to Germany. My cheapest options here at the moment are offers like this: http://www.ebay.de/itm/Atari-Jaguar-Controller-NEU-OVP-/381334926449?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item58c9553471 That's about $110 :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Would those work on a PAL-Jaguar or is there any kind of lock? I just have to see if someone'd ship to Germany. My cheapest options here at the moment are offers like this: http://www.ebay.de/itm/Atari-Jaguar-Controller-NEU-OVP-/381334926449?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item58c9553471 That's about $110 :-/ My understanding is that it would work just fine on a PAL jaguar. Also, I think shipping overseas shouldn't be a problem. I just got in my second CDi three button controller from the Netherlands today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantis Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) check stuff atwww.ebay.co.ukwww.ebay.frpeople often send stuff worldwide or within EUHere is one at an ok price that sends to Germany:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Atari-Jaguar-Controller-in-good-condition-free-postage-/161782971093?hash=item25ab043ad5 Edited August 3, 2015 by Atlantis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Saturn Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I'm about to grab several more from Songbird. $25 each. Don't know about the shipping though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willard Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Even though a 3-button controller without the keypad might work, I think ultimately it's worth getting the original Jaguar controller. That way you won't regret it if you find a game you like that uses the keypad otherwise you may wind up shelling out for both in the end. Even having a controller shipped from the USA is much cheaper than the the 99 EUR for the controller you provided a link to. They should be in the $15-$20 range and there are often 2 controller deals for about $25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantis Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I just fulfilled my childhood dream of getting an Atari Jaguar and a small handfull of games. Just curious what handful of games did you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oge Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 It is possible to modify a Joypad for Atari Jaguar use but it is a very difficult task as it requires not only recreating from zero the circuitry of the standard Jaguar Joypad (74HC~ IC, diodes, etc.) but also adapting the donor Joypad to it. Possible but PITA. Cheers, Oge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbjoern Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 If it's such a discomfort in the rear... Even with shipping the US-prices are incredibly low. Some things are terribly expensive over her like the 32x (not under 120€ - Chaotix für 100€) or the Mega CD (Model I for 200€ and up) because of the low original sales over here... Just curious what handful of games did you get? I got my Jag with AvP, Tempest 2000 and Attack of the Mutant Penguins. I think I made quite a catch there. Maybe I should look for a Jaguar-CD in the US 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onalok Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 (edited) If you want a great controller for Jag that is not stock then what you want to buy is called Boomarang or Boomerang (can't remember which spelling). It looks damn near Identical to a sega genisis control and is the only 3rd party control that was licsened by Atari. I have one, good controller. Boomarange controllers were made for many systems so when you find one, make sure its for the Jag. Hope that helps -Nick. Edited August 11, 2015 by onalok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+madman Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 B&C has new Jag controllers for $20/ea. Like new for $15/ea. Buy 4 of those and be done with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoGeoNinja Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 B&C has new Jag controllers for $20/ea. Like new for $15/ea. Buy 4 of those and be done with it. Boom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagosaurus Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 What happened to that 3rd party Jag controller that surface awhile back? Colorful buttons IIRC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Havoc 2049 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 If you want a great controller for Jag that is not stock then what you want to buy is called Boomarang or Boomerang (can't remember which spelling). It looks damn near Identical to a sega genisis control and is the only 3rd party control that was licsened by Atari. I have one, good controller. Boomarange controllers were made for many systems so when you find one, make sure its for the Jag. Hope that helps -Nick. Picture??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
108 Stars Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 If it's such a discomfort in the rear... Even with shipping the US-prices are incredibly low. You should have asked at nexgam.de. User Tronpheus sells them brand new for 25€ a piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+madman Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 What happened to that 3rd party Jag controller that surface awhile back? Colorful buttons IIRC? It cost more than an official Jag controller and is a POS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoGeoNinja Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Picture??? This thread: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/233676-altrenative-pad-for-jag-new-for-sale/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Havoc 2049 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Ohhh..that craptastic thing...lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagosaurus Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Yuuuup remember the beginning of that thread. Ended bad, huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onalok Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Here is the pic of the one I have and I like it. Movement is better than any of the stock controllers I have and the the dome and stick for the d-pad do actually come in handy depending on the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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