gliptitude Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 I'm reposting in the "Wanted" section. I need to replace my VCS joysticks. The stock Atari joysticks will not do. Most joysticks that I've used will not do. I'm interested in the Competition Pro and the Tac 2. Also interested in the more obscure stuff pictured below, and any other obscure or quality joysticks anyone has to offer. Some items I have for trade might include loose Vectrex stuff, Dreamcast console, Wii console soft modded for emulation, Game Boy games, Sears console, maybe other stuff. Or money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 I have some extras for your consideration. Let me go get my box of joysticks out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 For a 2600 I can say only one thing... "MAKE YOUR OWN!" << CLICK HERE >> Seriously, they will be better quality, and nothing is better than custom! Example of something you too could build... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliptitude Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) For a 2600 I can say only one thing... "MAKE YOUR OWN!" << CLICK HERE >> Seriously, they will be better quality, and nothing is better than custom! Good point, especially for 2600 (such simple wiring) and extra especially for something like the button-only controller I posted. .. My real stick preference though is a bit more complicated though because I really like these analog-like mechanics, like the Enjoysticks I was using until they broke. I got some interesting conversation on the subject last year: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/241587-2600-analog-sticks/?do=findComment&comment=3298691 .. I would have a use for one like yours and it looks more compact than others I have seen, but I really prefer something I can comfortably hold in my hand, (like the Enjoystick). Maybe my DIY joystick should involve some retro-fitting of an existing enclosure. .. Not sure about arcade buttons on a handheld joystick though, or what would be a good option there. Edited June 3, 2016 by gliptitude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 You might check out the Kraft joysticks. They aren't analog, but do have a pretty far throw. It's one of my personal favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliptitude Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Hmm maybe I will revisit the Kraft joysticks. I have one somewhere that I had cast aside in the past. I remember being really excited to buy it but then very disappointed in using it. I think Kraft made all kinds of joysticks for computers and even arcade and industrial applications. I'm not sure how much variety there is among Kraft Atari sticks though. My quick search just now yielded a lot of images like the one I had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 For a 2600 I can say only one thing... "MAKE YOUR OWN!" << CLICK HERE >> Seriously, they will be better quality, and nothing is better than custom! Example of something you too could build... This!!! Here's my "daily banger" that I use for playing Atari. This is just a teaser though. I've since added paddles and draw strings to switch the joystick between 4-way and 8-way. Check the links in my sig for updated pics of my controller builds! See also: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/223203-do-you-use-a-homebrew-joystick-post-your-pics/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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