+swlovinist Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Today I had a strange issue with my Retron 77 happen. The fire button on all compatible controllers stopped working in games. I was able to fix the issue. I just reformatted the sd card and downloaded the R77 image file back onto the SD card. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Thag Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Today I had a strange issue with my Retron 77 happen. The fire button on all compatible controllers stopped working in games. I was able to fix the issue. I just reformatted the sd card and downloaded the R77 image file back onto the SD card. I figured it was a glitch with the software. Good to know it's an easy fix. I was really looking forward to playing some games on yours, and then the damn fire button stopped working lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorfcadet Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Anyone have anything other than Status not available on your shipping when you check your tracking number? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I got the notice yesterday. The package is already on its way. It took a few hours for the actual status to show with the tracking number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Atari_Warlord Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Anyone have anything other than Status not available on your shipping when you check your tracking number? Yes, UPS says it will be delivered next Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+xucaen Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Mine is getting delivered on the 11th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NISMOPC Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Yes, UPS says it will be delivered next Tuesday. Same here - Tuesday 07/10/2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorfcadet Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Mine has said status unavailable for three days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I'm waiting to see what the consensus is when people here start getting them. I have no actual need for a RetroN 77, but at its price point, and if it's truly updatable to a more current version of Stella, then I'd probably pick one up. I'd really like someone to tear one of these open, too. I mean... carefully disassemble one. I've been wanting to build a rack-mounted 2600 with HDMI out, and this might fit the bill. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddL Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Are these units shipping with the same joystick that broke for Metal Jesus or a new & improved joystick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyHairy Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) I'd really like someone to tear one of these open, too. I mean... carefully disassemble one. I've been wanting to build a rack-mounted 2600 with HDMI out, and this might fit the bill. I have, and I have also dug through the firmware source dump published by Hyperkin on the web. I still have to write up everything I found in the next days, but I'll post here once I am done Edited July 6, 2018 by DirtyHairy 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenJ Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I have, and I have also dug through the firmware source dump published by Hyperkin on the web. I still have to write up everything I found in the next days, but I'll post here once I am done Looking forward to your write-up! StephenJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormSurge Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Woo hoo! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+xucaen Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Are these units shipping with the same joystick that broke for Metal Jesus or a new & improved joystick? The pre-ordered batch has the same joystick that broke, but Hyperkin has offered a free replacement of the new and improved joystick to anyone what has a broken one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Why'd they build so cheaply in the first place? The original equipment from the 1970's worked forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Why'd they build so cheaply in the first place? The original equipment from the 1970's worked forever. Cost. Cheaper controller higher profit margins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_convoy Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 ? Atari joysticks are notorious for breaking under heavy use. Even back in the day, magazines were full of ads for buying new joystick shafts. It's ridiculous that these new controllers are so shoddy*, but it's equally ridiculous to pretend that this hasn't been a problem since time immemorial. *at least they're working on it 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 ? Atari joysticks are notorious for breaking under heavy use. Didn't MJR's review units stick break on the first or second day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Cost. Cheaper controller higher profit margins. Or trying to hit an optimal price point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 ? Atari joysticks are notorious for breaking under heavy use. Even back in the day, magazines were full of ads for buying new joystick shafts. It's ridiculous that these new controllers are so shoddy*, but it's equally ridiculous to pretend that this hasn't been a problem since time immemorial. *at least they're working on it I do believe that MetalJesusRocks had a used controller when he received it. I did not receive a controller and I know that they are making a better one. Since the unit is compatible with many 2600/7800 sticks, at least that will hold most people over until the replacement is sent out. I will test the controller when I get it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 AtariLeaf, on 07 Jul 2018 - 11:57 AM, said: Didn't MJR's review units stick break on the first or second day? Yes, but look at him, the muscular brute. Nothing could survive those meat hooks. (Kidding, duh!) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+xucaen Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Why'd they build so cheaply in the first place? The original equipment from the 1970's worked forever. AndrewHyperkin said "We tried to replicate the same mechanics for the one that comes with the system, so I know it's about as fragile as the original thing" Read his entire post here: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/266544-retron-77/?p=4053138 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I must be in the minority then.. because my VCS sticks seemed rather durable and long-lived. At least bitd. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+xucaen Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I must be in the minority then.. because my VCS sticks seemed rather durable and long-lived. At least bitd. For me as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NML32 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I must be in the minority then.. because my VCS sticks seemed rather durable and long-lived. At least bitd. Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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