buzz_n64 Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 (edited) My review of the new Maker Matrix controller for the Atari 5200 Supersystem. Demonstrating the controller, console gameplay, emulator gameplay, and comparisons to other controllers. https://youtu.be/N7PMmJ5W6zo Edited December 22, 2019 by buzz_n64 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+discotronic Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Nice review. Thanks for posting it. I have been playing with mine for a couple weeks now and can give it a solid 4.5 out of 5 stars. I can't knock the quality of the controller at all. While it doesn't have the feel of a Xbox controller it is still pretty solid feeling. For me the button placement has not been a problem up to this point. Also having the primary buttons with some sort of rubberized coating would be nice but again, for me, has not been a problem. This controller rocks with the new Moon Patrol redux that was posted here recently: Pac-Man Arcade, Bosconian and Scramble are three newer games that I have really enjoyed with this controller. I did have a problem with my extension cables. The two that I already own are a few years old and do not work the controller. Jarrod and Herb were great to work with. They verified that controller itself worked with all of the different methods for testing and I pretty much knew it wasn't my 5200. I went ahead and bought another cable from them and they sent the controller and cable out extremely fast. Everything works perfect. Overall I would recommend this for any 5200 owner. After the new year I will put an order in for a second one. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Great Video, thanks for the 5200 Love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Anyone know if these controllers will eventually be back in stock in the near future?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 20 minutes ago, 7800 said: Anyone know if these controllers will eventually be back in stock in the near future?? I have a suspicion my pal @MakerMatrix might know the answer ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 On 3/31/2021 at 7:58 PM, DrVenkman said: I have a suspicion my pal @MakerMatrix might know the answer ... Okay, I sent him a message... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800 Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 On 3/31/2021 at 7:58 PM, DrVenkman said: I have a suspicion my pal @MakerMatrix might know the answer ... It's been a few days, haven't heard back from MakerMatrix. Would you happen to know if another batch of these controllers is in the works? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakerMatrix Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Sorry guys, apparently I need to turn on some alerts. @7800 These are once again available, now. http://www.makermatrix.com/shop 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+discotronic Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) Double post Edited July 28, 2021 by discotronic double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+discotronic Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 On 6/2/2021 at 2:11 AM, MakerMatrix said: Sorry guys, apparently I need to turn on some alerts. @7800 These are once again available, now. http://www.makermatrix.com/shop Any idea when you will be taking orders again? Looks like you are waiting for cables. This last round I ordered the right stick version by mistake. By the time I realized what happened the left stick version was sold out. Would it be possible to purchase one without the cable? The two I already have came with the cables so that isn't going to be needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuzaxeman Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) Nice review. Decent controller as well. I like the keypad. Great to see options for controls on the 5200. But I'll pass. I don't like what I see with Galaxian and Super Breakout. I don't think I'll ever buy another controller other than the upgraded stock ones. Edited July 28, 2021 by phuzaxeman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakerMatrix Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 (edited) On 7/28/2021 at 12:39 PM, discotronic said: Any idea when you will be taking orders again? Looks like you are waiting for cables. This last round I ordered the right stick version by mistake. By the time I realized what happened the left stick version was sold out. Would it be possible to purchase one without the cable? The two I already have came with the cables so that isn't going to be needed. I honestly don't. The new cable that replaced the original one simply does not fit onto a standard DB15 connector. It's unbelievable. I understand why they changed it. The connector shroud had a tendency to shatter because the plastic is thin there. However, it was thin for a reason and now the new beefed up design simply does not fit. It genuinely seems useful *only* as an extension cable now and will not work with the DB15 connectors that Scott's design calls for. Not even if you remove the shield and screws from the connector. Not even close... I PM'd you about a cable-less controller. Edited August 6, 2021 by MakerMatrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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