chad5200 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Currently trying to fix up my controllers. Is there a game or diagnostic program that uses all the buttons on the joystick so I can test them? I have an Atarimax USB Flash Cart so I am able to easily load any game/ROM. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Yes, there are a few diagnostic programs, but the quick and easy way is to use three games. StarWars: The Arcade Game - good for general direction and all fire buttons fire lasers Gyruss - good for really making sure the controller is properly calibrated to the console as the ship should be able to move all around without fighting the controller Popeye - another good one for testing the calibration. If the calibration is off, then you will have a difficult time moving Popeye up and down the stairs properly. Check the games information here on this site for the 5200 and you will find roms for all of these I suspect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohoki Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 i use 2 games galaxian i use the keypad each button corresponds to a level so i press 1,reset,2,reset... and the number shows in the upper corner then i use dig dug for up down left right and both buttons throw the air hose but popeye is a good one to test down with the ladder in the center missile command is good for checking if you hit all corners and for jitter or bad areas on the potentiometers but its not very useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Pete's Test Cart is my go to for such things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad5200 Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 Thanks for the tips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 On 7/18/2019 at 4:15 AM, Shawn said: Pete's Test Cart is my go to for such things. I use that in combination with the 5200 diagnostic cart along with my 4-port loopback for proper POKEY adjustment and controller calibration I was just answering the OP some games to use for quick testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Missile Command can be used to test every button on the controller except the 2nd fire button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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