Wich type of game would you like to see on ColecoVision?

[Pixelboy]

4 minutes ago, Bmack36 said:

A controller could be made with this:

 

https://www.amazon.com/GRS-Tron-Arcade-Flight-Stick/dp/B07X8DZ344

Yep! It's time for doubledown to get crackin'. 

 

Seriously, it would be really nice to have this as a "somewhat mass-produced" controller, with Tron as the pack-in game.

 

It would work like the Expansion Module #2, but with the flight stick on the left side, the paddle on the right side, and a 12-key keypad in between (or maybe under the paddle). But it would be horribly expensive, so it should remain in the dream realm.   

Edited October 18, 2019 by Pixelboy

[Greg2600]

Would be nice to have another game that used this.....

 

[doubledown]

Who would make a custom controller for one game...oh wait!  

[Swami]

On 10/18/2019 at 8:28 AM, Pixelboy said:

 

The Tron arcade game uses a joystick and a paddle, and both are used simultaneously by the player (for moving and aiming at the same time). You'd need a dedicated controller for a game like that, not even the Roller Controller would fit the bill. I suppose the controller input could be simplified in a ColecoVision/Phoenix version, but you'd lose a lot of the arcade experience in the process.

 

I think you could play Tron well on a Roller Controller, you would just need two things:

1. The dexterity to use the roller as the spinner and use a button on the RC at the same time

2. A way to secure the hand controller in its bay much better, so it doesn't come loose while playing.

[Swami]

On 10/18/2019 at 11:53 AM, doubledown said:

Who would make a custom controller for one game...oh wait!  

Although, this would be the first controller for a Colecovision game that doesn't exist yet.

[NIAD]

On 10/18/2019 at 9:02 AM, Pixelboy said:

You'd need three hands to make that work: One to move the joystick, one to spin the paddle, and one to hold the controller and press the fire button.   

 

I can do it with 2 as long as the programmer flips the axis input so that the controller can be held sideways.

[NIAD]

On 10/18/2019 at 10:27 AM, Greg2600 said:

Would be nice to have another game that used this.....

 

Burnin Rubber by CollectorVision.

 

[carlsson]

Unless TRON requires very excessive and fast movement on the paddle, I could handle the Gemini controller fine with just two hands without even rotating it: Hold it in my right palm, use right hand middle finger to reach the fire button, right hand thumb to rotate the paddle and left hand for the joystick.

[Pixelboy]

The paddle on the Gemini controller is not compatible with the ColecoVision. That's why CollectorVision came up with their Spinner Controller.

 

[10phoneman]

Punch Out with all the original opponents

[Swami]

On 10/30/2019 at 12:11 PM, Pixelboy said:

The paddle on the Gemini controller is not compatible with the ColecoVision. That's why CollectorVision came up with their Spinner Controller.

 

Oh yeah, I bought that...wait...?

 

Just give them a few years to get the other 15 things on the list done. Really, though, looking forward to them all. May need to get a night job...

[lostinind]

 

 

Tron Arcade

Super Zaxxon

Punch Out

 

Some of the ADAM super game pack titles announced, but never released.

 

Edited November 10, 2019 by lostinind

[retroillucid]

21 hours ago, Swami said:

 

 

Just give them a few years to get the other 15 things on the list done. 

What are you reffering to?

[Swami]

On 11/10/2019 at 3:42 PM, retroillucid said:

What are you reffering to?

Here's the complete list I have. The last three are done. I know it will take a while and you are working hard on it. Always anticipating new products. 2nd back of Phoenix consoles also seems likely.

 

ColecoVision FPGA update
Atari 2600 FPGA update

Edit: Atari 2600 cart adapter
Intellivision FPGA

Edit: Coleco ADAM FPGA/keyboard
New Colecovision controller
New Colecovision spinner/paddle

Edit: New Coleco Trackball/Roller Controller replacement
Atari 2600 Paddle/Trak-ball adapter
ROM Vault Update
Dead Tomb
Venture DX
Mind Controlled Game

Edit: Mr. Do's Wild Ride

Edit: Gorf Super Game
ColecoVision Secret Game*
Vanguard*
Challenge*
Sydney Hunter and the Caverns of Death*

CollectorVision Phoenix^

*Done

^Shipped

[Ikrananka]

5 minutes ago, Swami said:

Here's the complete list I have.

You're missing the following:

 

Coleco ADAM FPGA

Atari 2600 cart adapter

[Swami]

BTW, I wonder if would be practical to add buttons for the four 2nd controller directions, since its hard to shift with a loose 2nd controller.

[retroillucid]

14 minutes ago, Swami said:

Here's the complete list I have. The last three are done. I know it will take a while and you are working hard on it. Always anticipating new products. 2nd back of Phoenix consoles also seems likely.

 

ColecoVision FPGA update
Atari 2600 FPGA update

Edit: Atari 2600 cart adapter
Intellivision FPGA

Edit: Coleco ADAM FPGA/keyboard
New Colecovision controller
New Colecovision spinner
Atari 2600 Paddle/Trak-ball adapter
ROM Vault Update
Dead Tomb
Venture DX
Mind Controlled Game
ColecoVision Secret Game
Vanguard*
Challenge*
Sydney Hunter and the Caverns of Death*

*Done

 

8 minutes ago, Ikrananka said:

You're missing the following:

 

Coleco ADAM FPGA

Atari 2600 cart adapter

Well, in this case, I could add 10 more projects! 

Like for instance, Mr Do's Wild Ride, Gorf SuperGame, L'abbaye des Morts etc.., etc... 

The ColecoVision ''secret game'' is done, we only need the PCBs, we went out since we had to ship the Caverns of Death with the Phoenix 

- Venture DX, is now Venture SuperGame, I'm currently working on it

- Dead Tomb is about 80% done

- New controller is currently being designed, the spinner should be built-in

- Atari 2600 Paddle/Trak-ball adapter:  ???  I didn't remember saying we were going to do that?
- Atari2600 Cartridge Adapter: Currently in design
- Rom Vault update: Yeah, I need to do that (can someone send me a list of missing stuff?)
- New Cores/updates: We're working on it

 

[retroillucid]

Here's how Venture SuperGame is going to look like: 
*Still a works in progress
 

[AtariBrian]

I thought the spinner controller would be of it's own so that people don't have to buy a few hundred dollar controller just to have a spinner. Me and probably many more already spent 200 on an edladdin controller. Can there be a cheap option for spinner only controller?

[retroillucid]

3 minutes ago, AtariBrian said:

I thought the spinner controller would be of it's own so that people don't have to buy a few hundred dollar controller just to have a spinner. Me and probably many more already spent 200 on an edladdin controller. Can there be a cheap option for spinner only controller?

Yes, there is a way to make a Spinner only controller

In fact, if this is the preffered method, we might end up doing that

[Swami]

1 hour ago, retroillucid said:

 

- Atari 2600 Paddle/Trak-ball adapter:  ???  I didn't remember saying we were going to do that?

BMack had said it would be a maybe with the expansion port. Don't think it was written in stone. IMHO, it's not really a 2600 without paddle and trackball.

[Swami]

On 11/10/2019 at 5:24 PM, retroillucid said:

- Rom Vault update: Yeah, I need to do that (can someone send me a list of missing stuff?)

Gamester 81

Bomb Jack
Chess Challenger
Comic Bakery
Earth Defend 2083
HeliFire
Hole In One
Junkwall

Lord of the Dungeon

Edit: New cart version of Telebunny

 

I think that's it
 

[Shawn]

Duck Hunt & Lightgun controller?

[Ikrananka]

4 hours ago, Shawn said:

Duck Hunt & Lightgun controller?

If looking for a Lightgun controller, instead of reinventing the wheel, I'd suggest working with Andy Sinden who's developed a new light gun for PCs and modern consoles.

 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sindenlightgun/the-sinden-lightgun/description

[+discotronic]

On 11/11/2019 at 12:00 AM, Swami said:

Gamester 81

Bomb Jack
Chess Challenger
Comic Bakery
Earth Defend 2083
HeliFire
Hole In One
Junkwall

Lord of the Dungeon

 

I think that's it
 

On top of what Swami listed could we also get manuals or at least something that shows number pad and button functionality?