78001987 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Just got one of these again. Had one when I was a kid and remember loving it. Still great, good feel, that big yellow button is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Yep we had a couple of them too. The button was slightly convex (rounded out, opposite of Atari button) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 I probably had a couple of those over the years: I don't remember liking them more than regular Atari joysticks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradhig Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 We had more of those then I can remember. Dad knocked one out of my hand cause I didn't push the slider on the tv switchbox all the way to game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I have one of these controllers and I actually enjoy them. I like the 2600 joysticks more but the Gemsticks do get the job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Most of the Gemsticks I've come across have been broken or nonworking in some way. Bad luck? I do actually have a new one in packaging that I'll probably just keep that way unless I happen upon some others. The packaging for these is weird, BTW; only half the controller is actually contained within the plastic bubble container and cardboard backing--the back half of the controller just sticks out the back, exposed. Strange.For actual playing, I just stick (haaaaaa!) with the CX40 anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsaluki Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I like my GemStick, but a rebuilt CX-40 with best gold contacts rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BZachLaLonde Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) Yeah I have a couple Gemini sticks. I prefer them to the Atari ones I have, probably just cause those are in very worn condition. I agree the packaging is weird, too. I thought something had happened to the boxed one I have... Edited March 24, 2016 by BZachLaLonde Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accousticguitar Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Most of the Gemsticks I've come across have been broken or nonworking in some way. Bad luck? I do actually have a new one in packaging that I'll probably just keep that way unless I happen upon some others. The packaging for these is weird, BTW; only half the controller is actually contained within the plastic bubble container and cardboard backing--the back half of the controller just sticks out the back, exposed. Strange. For actual playing, I just stick (haaaaaa!) with the CX40 anyway. I found the Gemsticks to be rather fragile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RichG1972 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I found them not so much fragile per se, but the plastic/rubber part over the joystick handle almost always worked it's way out from under the retaining ring way easier than would happen with the CX-40's, I never had that problem with the CX-40's only the Gemsticks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timdu Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 We (at the 2600 CONNECTION) currently have 5 gemsticks in stock and for sale, as well as some other controllers too... http://www.2600connection.com/features/atari_controllers.html if you have any questions about these controllers, please let me know Tim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RichG1972 Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 We (at the 2600 CONNECTION) currently have 5 gemsticks in stock and for sale, as well as some other controllers too... http://www.2600connection.com/features/atari_controllers.html if you have any questions about these controllers, please let me know Tim Got a couple Pointmaster sticks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timdu Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Got a couple Pointmaster sticks? Yes - we currently have 5 Discwasher PointMaster Competition joysticks in stock. These are $3 each (plus shipping) thanks, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckwalla Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 They're good and I have two still NIB. The stick is a little more stiff than the CX-40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 I saw a gemstick at discreplay. Didn't aks how much though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 But I am a lefty so I hate those and the originals. Wish I had one of these. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gemini-Gemstick-2-w-2-Buttons-VERY-RARE-Atari-2600-/252299166816?hash=item3abe33c460:g:yJ0AAOSwCypWpvgs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RichG1972 Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Yes - we currently have 5 Discwasher PointMaster Competition joysticks in stock. These are $3 each (plus shipping) faq_controller_pointmaster.jpg thanks, Tim What would be the shipping to zip code 02864? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timdu Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 How many do you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RichG1972 Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 How many do you want? just 2 please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 I like the Gemstiks. Easily among the best 3rd-party sticks out there, in my humble opinion. I have a few that still get regular use. I've seen several where the rubber grip has pulled free from the base as RichG1972 mentioned, but other than that they seem to hold up pretty well for their age, at least among the ones I have and have come across. But I am a lefty so I hate those and the originals. For what it's worth, I'm also a lefty, and using a stick with my right hand has never bothered me. I'm not even sure I would find a "left-handed" stick all that comfortable, though maybe I would once I got used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I have a collection of different sticks. I have Gemstiks, CX-40s, Slik Stiks, Tac-2's,Boss sticks, etc. My faves are the Gemstiks and the CX-40s...but I use the slik stik for track-n-field games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 My favs are the tac 2 and the spectravideo quickshots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I like the Gemstiks. Easily among the best 3rd-party sticks out there, in my humble opinion. I have a few that still get regular use. I've seen several where the rubber grip has pulled free from the base as RichG1972 mentioned, but other than that they seem to hold up pretty well for their age, at least among the ones I have and have come across. For what it's worth, I'm also a lefty, and using a stick with my right hand has never bothered me. I'm not even sure I would find a "left-handed" stick all that comfortable, though maybe I would once I got used to it. Well the way it is normally is that the button is on the left. But I move the stick with my left hand and can't with my right hand. So its hard to press the button with my right hand. Be cool if it was button on the right side. Move stick with left hand and press button with my right hand. That's why I like my archer stick. Button is in the handle also so I can do it one handed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 or him looks cool with button on stick http://www.ebay.com/itm/ATARI-2600-VTG-COMPATIBLE-JOYSTICK-FOR-CONSOLE-2-BUTTONS-UNTESTED-/281646392781?hash=item41936ee5cd:g:rCkAAOSwpDdVGIK7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Or him. Bottom looks very similar to a gemstick except red instead of yellow. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Atari-Rapid-Fire-1-Joystick-Controller-Pad-2600-7800-Accessory-70-EX-/281956718787?hash=item41a5ee18c3:g:JyIAAOSwu1VW3K70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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