+nurmix Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Indeed I am. I'll send you a PM with the details. Sent from my Intellivision ECS using Intelli-Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 (edited) Whats the definitive list of games that use two controllers at same time? Tron Deadly Discs AD&D Night Stalker Edited October 15, 2017 by Rev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nurmix Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) Well, lot's of games can use either/both controllers at the same time ...but the Dual Action Controller isn't necessarily going to offer any benefit unless it's a situation where you need disc and keypad input at the same time, and it's a 1 player game. Basically, the only games I've tested so far that definitely benefit from the Dual Action Controller are the ones you listed + Ms. Night Stalker. That said, a game like TRON Solar Sailer can benefit a little in cases where you want to hit a keypad to switch beams and also want to shoot. I haven't really gone through all the other games to see if there are any others that are improved with the Dual Action Controller. Perhaps that's a future podcast segment. Edited October 23, 2017 by nurmix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Spear Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 I wonder how many of us as kids ran into the issue? It’s obvious now, but I played 1-player games with my brother (Tron Diacs, Solar Sailor, Night Talker, etc) so didn’t understand the hardware limitation until the 21st Century. Man I’m slow... Well, lot's of games can use either/both controllers at the same time ...but the Dual Action Controller isn't necessarily going to offer any benefit unless it's a situation where you need disc and keypad input at the same time, and it's a 1 player game. Basically, the only games I've tested so far that definitely benefit from the Dual Action Controller are the ones you listed + Ms. Night Stalker. That said, a game like TRON Solar Sailer can benefit a little in cases where you want to hit a keypad to switch beams and also want to shoot. I haven't really gone through all the other games to see if there are any others that are improved with the Dual Action Controller. Perhaps that's a future podcast segment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 (edited) I wonder how many of us as kids ran into the issue? Its obvious now, but I played 1-player games with my brother (Tron Diacs, Solar Sailor, Night Talker, etc) so didnt understand the hardware limitation until the 21st Century. Man Im slow... The disc/keypad limitation is on page eight of the Intellivision instructions and the 1-9 pause feature is on page six. But I don't think the individual game instructions (eg NBA Basketball) explained the limitation. Edit: Tron Deadly Discs instructions actually recommends using one hand on each controller. As a kid I didn't play that way and I don't remember if I tried it. Night Stalker instructions also notes the limitation. -------------- Back then, I always read the instructions before playing a new game. How could you play Solar Sailer without reading the instructions. Edited October 27, 2017 by mr_me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Spear Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 I don’t read hardware manuals *now*, let alone as a kid playing Inty all day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nurmix Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 I read and even STUDIED them. It was part of the fun of getting a new game for me. Hunched over my bowl of Cap'N Crunch or Lucky Charms at breakfast was the usual method. Sent from my Keyboard Component using Jack's Conversational Intelli-talk cassette 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-crew Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Add Shark Shark to the list that this would benefit , for using the Dart keys at the same time as direction.. Just Curious nurmix are you still making these available Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 (edited) Shark Shark isn't compatible. You can test it by using one controller to move and trying the other controller to dart. Shouldn't be too hard to hack Shark Shark so top side button darts. Problem is once you touch the disc again your fish slows down. Edited December 9, 2017 by mr_me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-crew Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Shark Shark isn't compatible. You can test it by using one controller to move and trying the other controller to dart. Shouldn't be too hard to hack Shark Shark so top side button darts. Problem is once you touch the disc again your fish slows down. To bad, that would of helped the game play if it did work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gernot Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 obviousely like any other one & two player game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crade Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 I read and even STUDIED them. It was part of the fun of getting a new game for me. Hunched over my bowl of Cap'N Crunch or Lucky Charms at breakfast was the usual method. Sent from my Keyboard Component using Jack's Conversational Intelli-talk cassette For some reason when I got a new game I often couldn't play it right away but I could read the manual. I always played tron deadly discs with one controller in each hand even as a kid. It makes a huge difference for that game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+fdr4prez Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 For some reason when I got a new game I often couldn't play it right away but I could read the manual. I always played tron deadly discs with one controller in each hand even as a kid. It makes a huge difference for that game. Being left-handed in a right-handed world means that I do some stuff with one hand or the other, but I've never mastered the skill of dual wielding the controllers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-crew Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Actually for me playing dual controller's get me more into the game of Tron... luv it.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nurmix Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 Just Curious nurmix are you still making these available If people have the two donor controllers to send me, yes I am still making them. I don't currently have any spare controllers to use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-crew Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 If people have the two donor controllers to send me, yes I am still making them. I don't currently have any spare controllers to use. Thanks for the heads up, I do have four controllers but I have been playing in the HSC and I have worn out two of them.. If you come across two new ones at a fair price let me know.. Maybe this summer i may find a few flashbacks at garage sales. lets see... I would love to have one made up for me.. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nurmix Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 (edited) Thanks for the heads up, I do have four controllers but I have been playing in the HSC and I have worn out two of them.. If you come across two new ones at a fair price let me know.. Maybe this summer i may find a few flashbacks at garage sales. lets see... I would love to have one made up for me.. Cheers OK, keep me posted. You'd be joining an elite club - I've only made 17 so far. Edited January 17, 2018 by nurmix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-crew Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 OK, keep me posted. You'd be joining an elite club - I've only made 17 so far. I sure will, That would be a great club to join that's for sure. Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nurmix Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 I sure will, That would be a great club to join that's for sure. Cheers Well, Cmart is already a member, so it's not a perfect club... [emoji12] Sent from my Keyboard Component using Jack's Conversational Intelli-talk cassette 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-crew Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Well, Cmart is already a member, so it's not a perfect club... [emoji12] Sent from my Keyboard Component using Jack's Conversational Intelli-talk cassette lol, There's always that "One" person.. lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 OK, keep me posted. You'd be joining an elite club - I've only made 17 so far. The elite 17! Nice to know that I'm finally part of something elite. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Steve Jones Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 I'm interested in getting one of these made, I have spare flashback controllers to send, please PM me details, Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nurmix Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 I'm interested in getting one of these made, I have spare flashback controllers to send, please PM me details, Thanks Will do. Sent from my Keyboard Component using Jack's Conversational Intelli-talk cassette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-crew Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 I'm interested in getting one of these made, I have spare flashback controllers to send, please PM me details, Thanks Send two more for me ... Kidding , lucky you !!! you will be in the club. ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nurmix Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 Send two more for me ... Kidding , lucky you !!! you will be in the club. I may be getting a couple more controllers soon. I'll add you to the list if you think you want to join the club! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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