LYNXGUY Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Hello, what cable would I need to convert an original Atari joystick to usb ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACML Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 The cheapest solution is the Retro-bits adapter cable if you can find them. I don't think they are produced anymore, but StoneAge Gamer may still have them. It only works on CX-40 type joysticks and wont work on paddle controllers. If you want it for CX-30 paddles, I'd suggest the excellent 2600-Daptor II which does pretty much every Atari controller. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierodoug5 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Yup, get a 2600-daptor. I have one and it works great with joysticks and paddles. Only like $25 or so. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikor Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 (edited) Ask Kuba Husak: http://husak.pl/pl/2010/12/atari-c64-amiga-joystick-usb-adapter/ Original language is Polish, so - use google translate. Kuba speak english too. Edited August 30, 2020 by Sikor additional info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baktra Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) Another possibility here: https://joy.sophics.cz/dual-joystick-usb-adapter/ I have one, and it just works. Edited August 31, 2020 by baktra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R0ger Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) 22 minutes ago, baktra said: Another possibility here: https://joy.sophics.cz/dual-joystick-usb-adapter/ I have one, and it just works. I can vouch for this one too ! Only issue is it's a bit big. Might be an issue if you have really thin notebook. Cable mounted ones are more .. flexible .. ? Edited August 31, 2020 by R0ger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StickJock Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 You could always "roll your own" for less than $5 by getting a DB9 connector and a zero-delay USB joystick encoder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awch Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) On 8/29/2020 at 6:29 PM, ACML said: The cheapest solution is the Retro-bits adapter cable if you can find them. I don't think they are produced anymore, but StoneAge Gamer may still have them. It only works on CX-40 type joysticks and wont work on paddle controllers. If you want it for CX-30 paddles, I'd suggest the excellent 2600-Daptor II which does pretty much every Atari controller. I'd encourage you to pay slightly more for the 2600 Daptor D9 instead. It connects almost every retro controller imaginable. Here's a list: Atari 2600 Joystick Atari 2600 Driving Atari 2600 Paddles (both paddles) Atari 2600 Keypads Atari 2800/Sears Video Arcade II Atari 7800 Pro-line/CX78 gamepad Atari CX22 & CX80 Trak-balls, native mode Atari CX85 Numeric Keypad Atari Flashback 1 (AtGames) Atari ST mouse Amiga mouse Amiga CD32 Bally Astrocade CBS Booster Grip ColecoVision original, SA including spinner, Driving ColecoVision Flashback (AtGames) Commodore Paddles (both paddles) Fairchild Channel F Famiclone (NES, SNES, Famicom with adapter cables) FM Towns Marty Gemini Dual Command Intellivision original (INTV-1 dongle available) Intellivision Flashback (AtGames) Magnavox Odyssey 2 MSX, x68000 Sega Genesis: 3 & 6 button d-pad & arcade stick Sega Master System: d-pad, Sports Pad, Paddle HPD-200 3DO TI-99/4A (both joysticks) The comparison between Daptor models is available here: http://www.2600-daptor.com/index.htm Edited August 31, 2020 by Awch Fixed typo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesk8 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 On 8/30/2020 at 9:09 AM, Sikor said: Ask Kuba Husak: http://husak.pl/pl/2010/12/atari-c64-amiga-joystick-usb-adapter/ Original language is Polish, so - use google translate. Kuba speak english too. I have been using this one (the direct link is https://stepstick.pl) and I am very happy with the product and the service. Top quality! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 3 hours ago, Awch said: I'd encourage you to pay slightly more for the 2600 Daptor D9 instead. It connects almost every retro controller imaginable. Here's a list: Atari 2600 Joystick Atari 2600 Driving Atari 2600 Paddles (both paddles) Atari 2600 Keypads Atari 2800/Sears Video Arcade II Atari 7800 Pro-line/CX78 gamepad Atari CX22 & CX80 Trak-balls, native mode Atari CX85 Numeric Keypad Atari Flashback 1 (AtGames) Atari ST mouse Amiga mouse Amiga CD32 Bally Astrocade CBS Booster Grip ColecoVision original, SA including spinner, Driving ColecoVision Flashback (AtGames) Commodore Paddles (both paddles) Fairchild Channel F Famiclone (NES, SNES, Famicom with adapter cables) FM Towns Marty Gemini Dual Command Intellivision original (INTV-1 dongle available) Intellivision Flashback (AtGames) Magnavox Odyssey 2 MSX, x68000 Sega Genesis: 3 & 6 button d-pad & arcade stick Sega Master System: d-pad, Sports Pad, Paddle HPD-200 3DO TI-99/4A (both joysticks) The comparison between Daptor models is available here: http://www.2600-daptor.com/index.htm I'll second (3rd, 4th - whatever) the nod to the 2600-Daptor. I have a pair, they are fantastic. Makes the emulation experience so much more authentic when using the original controllers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearhead Lu Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Another vote for the 2600-Daptor D9. I bought one a couple months ago and I have been meaning to give a shout out for the great product and fast shipping. Glad to support the small businesses that keep the retro products alive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tantan Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Check these out as you can play 4 players and also wireless versions! https://www.icode.com/shop/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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