marlowe221 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Can anyone recommend a good Atari-style USB joystick? The ones I've seen on Amazon don't seem to get very good reviews. What are people using for their Atari emulation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 I use an old Gravis PC Gamepad. It's reversible, so it can be used right-handed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+arcadeshopper Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 The best is one of these its self adapting to most 9pin joysticks I use my wico bat handle https://www.retronicdesign.com/en/ Sent from my LG-H872 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20ohm20 Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 http://www.2600-daptor.com/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlowe221 Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 The best is one of these its self adapting to most 9pin joysticks I use my wico bat handle https://www.retronicdesign.com/en/ Sent from my LG-H872 using Tapatalk http://www.2600-daptor.com/ Hmmm... I didn't think about an adapter. My Wico probably needs a little maintenance. Sometimes it seems to read "down" when I move the stick "left." Still, it's a great idea! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+arcadeshopper Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Hmmm... I didn't think about an adapter. My Wico probably needs a little maintenance. Sometimes it seems to read "down" when I move the stick "left." Still, it's a great idea! The compatibility list is extensive too Sent from my LG-H872 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMaddog Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 They used to sell Competition Pro joysticks with USB jacks already on them, not sure if they're still available... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicGMR Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 (edited) http://www.2600-daptor.com/ I live on these adapters. Much better than just buying a CX-40 clone with a USB. You can use it for paddles, driving controllers, Star Raiders, FLASHBACK controllers... it just works. I have 2 2600/7800 and 2 Intellivision/ColecoVision/Sega adapters as part of my emulation station. Same goes for the NES, SNES and Playstation. The original controllers just feel better. Edited March 5, 2018 by ClassicGMR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AW127 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) They used to sell Competition Pro joysticks with USB jacks already on them, not sure if they're still available... The USB-versions of the Competition Pro sticks have one big disadvantage, which makes them simply unusable with fast action games. They use a chip, which is prompted only about 12 times in a second from the PC. This makes big problems in fast games, cause there is a delay and sometimes when the user makes alot of steering-movements very fast in a row, then some of them even are slurred and were not realized in the game. This is deadly in action games, therefore the USB-variant of the Competition Pro is not good. Worst thing is, that the producer Speedlink knows this problem (they admit it in an Email to me, when i bought two of these sticks and when i later complaint about this delay-problem), but they are not willing to change it in near future. Maybe to expensive for them, i don`t know. Much better solution to use Competition Pro joysticks on the PC is, to buy a good adapter. There are different good 9Pin-to-USB adapters around which are prompted over 100 times in a second, with these then you can also play "Decathlon" or "Track & Field" in an Emulator on the PC. Try these games with a USB-Competition Pro and you can see, that the speedbar can not be filled right, cause the bad polling-rate of the USB-Competitions prevents this. Therefore my tip - better buy a new Competition Pro stick with a 9Pin-connector (Speedlink also has these models reissued some years ago) or buy a used Competition Pro from the 80`s. Then use them with one of the good 9Pin-to-USB adapters (Raphnet / Retrodonald / Retronic-Design / 2600-Daptor / AJoy). Edited March 13, 2018 by AW127 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) I live on these adapters. Much better than just buying a CX-40 clone with a USB. You can use it for paddles, driving controllers, Star Raiders, FLASHBACK controllers... it just works. I have 2 2600/7800 and 2 Intellivision/ColecoVision/Sega adapters as part of my emulation station. Same goes for the NES, SNES and Playstation. The original controllers just feel better. I have the Inty / CV / Genesis one (the most recent firmware update allows use of theSega Sports Pad!) I really need the 2600-dapter 2 Someday, before too long. I'd go the adapter route. I used the Coleco Super Action Controller in MAME on Pole Position, and I actually got the dial to use for steering! Loving the Vision-Daptor! Edited March 21, 2018 by Inky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I use modern D-pad controllers like the Xbone 8BitDo's stuff. I have evolved beyond the need for rubberized nostalgia phallic joysticks. Bow before the superior intellect. I sure do love me some old video games. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsdee Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 (edited) I love the ArcadeForge mini joysticks. It's great when modded with an octogonal gate. I regret not getting a second one while they still sold them. Edited March 24, 2018 by Newsdee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knievel1 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 I need the same - I've got an X-Arcade stick which is awesome but for nostalgia factor would like to use old-school Atari joystick on Stella. What's the latest best solution(s)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 2600 H.E.R.O Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 (edited) Hi, Sir,I'm Using Maxeeder MX-209 USB Game Pad (It Is Not Atari Joystick Style).Heavy Duty, Reliable in hand, and not expensive (Cheap in price), Obtained From Aliexpress $5, 1 year ago.Hardware :- An old Pentium 233 MMX System (with Built-In Universal Host Controller/UHCI), Obtained From A Yard Sale $12, 3 years ago.- USB "7.1 Channel Sound" Adapter, eBay $2.5, 1 years ago.- Maxeeder MX-209 USB Game PadSoftware :- Bootable OSx16 operating system (On USB Flash Memory), Downloaded From Internet.- OSx32c (OSx16 Included).- OSxGC With All of The Atari 2600 Games (OSx16 Included).This Is My Current Atari System !6532 Damaged And My Atari 2600 Is Not Usable !Good Luck. Edited March 28, 2019 by Atari 2600 H.E.R.O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 The Logitech F310 Gamepad controller is not Atari style, but it's a well built controller that works great on PC's, Mac's, Raspberry Pi (RetroPie) and others. The controller can be switched from XInput (XBox controller mode) or DInput (for Macs and old style controller mode). This controller normally costs $25, but according to https://slickdeals.net/f/12967366-logitech-f310-gamepad-controller-13-free-store-pickup?page=4#commentsBox Target has it on sale for $13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 This is the Rolls Royce of USB adapters. I have it, and LOVE it. https://bliss-box.net/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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