+Gunoz Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I'm undecided. The Dual Action Controller is really cool, but I'm not sure I want to sacrifice the controllers from my spare Flashback. Time to start looking for another one on sale somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byte Knight Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I am in for one. I have 4 controllers, 2 which I can keep as is. What can I do with my extra flashback unit and box? Upgrade it to an Ultimate Flashback! That way you have one for your old TV's, and one for your HDTV's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byte Knight Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Hey, guys. I'd like to get an idea of the number of people here (if any?) who would be interested in buying one of these controllers. I'd be interested in one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nurmix Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 I'm thinking about doing this up right (Atari Age Intellivision forum style)... branding the controller, maybe serial numbered, with the whole CIB treatment (yes a real printed box). Due to the small market, and time involved, it would be a limited run of maybe 20, depending on demand I suppose. I'm not sure if all this would be looked at as a positive or a negative though. Maybe make some additional un-boxed 'plain vanilla' ones available too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Wait. What? Boxed? Serial #1 please. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLic0ne t0aD Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I'd like one but I don't want to hack up my only pair of FB controllers. I have extra regular Inty and SVA controllers though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nurmix Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 I'd like one but I don't want to hack up my only pair of FB controllers. I have extra regular Inty and SVA controllers though.. Unfortunately, due to the design of the original / Sears controllers, and the way the internal circuit matrices connect to the wires, there isn't really a viable option to make this all fit inside the controller housing using them. That's why I went with the Flashback controllers; that and the fact that I found it much less 'offensive' as a lifelong fan and collector of the system to alter one of these over an original controller. And... the Flashback controllers are actually (shockingly!) the best Intellivision controllers to date - from a performance / comfort standpoint (in my opinion). I may be making a handful of Dual Action controllers using some of my spare Flashback controllers, but I don't currently have that many. Otherwise, yeah, you'll have to 'donate' two of your own to get one, since AT Games never made spares available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nurmix Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 Wait. What? Boxed? Serial #1 please. [emoji41] You got it, Chris! ...in before Rev. Impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 You got it, Chris! ...in before Rev. Impressive. Ummm. Actually, I got dibs a couple days ago, remember Sir Nurm-A-Lot? When I gave you valuable info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nurmix Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 Ummm. Actually, I got dibs a couple days ago, remember Sir Nurm-A-Lot? When I gave you valuable info! I stand corrected! Rev gets # 01 Cmart # 02 through # 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I stand corrected! Rev gets # 01 Cmart # 02 through # 10 Now thats what im talking about. Cmart is used to getting my sloppy seconds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 You got it, Chris! ...in before Rev. Impressive. Wait ....what? Unless he was sending you a pm the whole time Cmart was never a part of this thread and many others, I believe Mr. Intv was #1 at saying he wanted one. I will put in for #last. Whatever that is, I just want one at some point. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nurmix Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 Wait ....what? Unless he was sending you a pm the whole time Cmart was never a part of this thread and many others, I believe Mr. Intv was #1 at saying he wanted one. I will put in for #last. Whatever that is, I just want one at some point. Thanks! Heh heh.. I don't even know if this is going to happen yet, Dale (and yes, for the record, Cmart has been PMing me). I think he can actually SMELL Intellivision items that will potentially have serial numbers - even before they do. But given what you pointed out with regard to actual thread posts, maybe the numbering idea is a bad one.. or maybe they will all be # 01! Or maybe it's a random pick who gets what? I know... a Frog Bog competition to decide! (oh wait, that was CGE)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 For the record. I don't want #1. Seriously. Any number will do if it gets made. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nurmix Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 I was making some more Flashback adapters today, and decided to plug the Dual Action Controller into two Flashback adapters, and then into one of my Colecovision Y-adapters, and then into port one of an Intellivision. As expected, it works just like a normal controller would. So, if you do end up getting one of these, and decide you just want it to work like a normal controller again, all you need is a Y-adapter. Just sayin'... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+intvsteve Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Cool! Well, if there are numbers, 4 or 12 would work for me. Or and? Honestly, IMO it's better w/o numbers. Only reason I can think of needing numbers is if there's some need to track some kind of defect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) I found me a Flashback for a cheap price today so I will be taking you up on this. I'm ready to play some TRON Deadly Discs. I guess I will need one more Intellivision/Flashback converter cable too in this scenario. Edited September 6, 2015 by doctorclu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nurmix Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 Still working out some details - how to package / present this. As far as cost... That's the tough one. I want the price to be fair, but I have to take into account the amount of time involved to make the controllers - and whether or not they will be boxed, branded, etc. In the mean time, I'm keeping a running list from PMs. So send me one if you want to be added to the list. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BBWW Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) Of course I'll need one. LOL Next we need a reversing controller with a Coleco Flashback on top and Intellivision Disk on bottom with keypad in the middle. Edited September 6, 2015 by BBWW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byte Knight Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Thanks to your detailed pictures, I was able to make my own Dual Action Controller. I ended up using some thin clear packing tape to mask off the disc / side button matrix on one membrane and the keypad matrix on the other. Unfortunately I ended up having to use three FB controllers after a screwup - doh! Hopefully someone will be selling FB's for $20 again in the future so I can stock up on some controllers... The biggest pain was soldering all those tiny wires to the connector pins and then trying to fit the two connectors into the controller. It's worth it though - being able to run and gun works slick! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BBWW Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 I'll take #00 Please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nurmix Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 (edited) OK, guys. Update time. I know some of you have already sent me PMs about getting one of these, and I will be responding soon. In the mean time, some details: The Dual Action controller will come in a plastic case. It's not hard brittle plastic, but more like soft translucent plastic (think Rubbermaid / Tupperware type plastic). The lid snaps closed on one side - with 2 clasps - and hinges open on the other side. It measures 7-7/8" length x 5-3/4" width x 1-1/4" height. There will be custom artwork, front and back. The controllers will NOT be serial numbered. There may or may not be some sort of branding / etching on the controller to mark it as a Dual Action Controller (I haven't sorted out the best way to make this work yet, and I'm thinking it may not be worth doing). If I do add something the prices below will remain the same. The prices: $70.00 - You ship me 2 Flashback controllers, and you receive one Dual Action Controller * price includes return shipping to USA addresses. International shipping add $5.00 to $10.00 depending on destination. $100.00 - I supply the 2 Flashback controllers, and you receive one Dual Action Controller (VERY LIMITED SUPPLY!) * price includes return shipping to USA addresses. International shipping add $5.00 to $10.00 depending on destination. If you don't want the box, the price is $64.00 / $94.00 with shipping as described above. I don't currently have the artwork ready, but will post pictures once I do - of the box, etc. Please PM and / or reply here if interested. EDIT: These are wired to work out of the box with the Intellivision Flashback. I figure pretty much everyone here who is interested in this controller already has Flashback adapter cables. But if you don't, I'll make the adapter cables (for the Intellivision II/Sears and for the original 'hard wired' consoles) available at a bundled/discounted price with the purchase of your Dual Action Controller. Note: I may eventually start another thread for this, based on response / interest, but if I do, I will post the link to the new thread here. Edited October 4, 2015 by nurmix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 $100 version for me please and thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byte Knight Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Sure, now you offer your service after I hacked up 3 of my controllers! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nurmix Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 Sure, now you offer your service after I hacked up 3 of my controllers! I hacked up two matrices (beyond salvaging) while I was working this out, so don't feel bad! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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