tantone56 #1 Posted July 31, 2003 Hey guys I was reading the rare trivia on this site when I came across a guy claiming that Sega Genisis controllers are compatable with the Atari 2600 I tried it and it works great....best damn controllers ive ever used on the Atari 2600. -tantone56 PS.Write back and post your opinions on the controller. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hanglyman #2 Posted July 31, 2003 Yea, I love em for the 2 way slide and shoot games. I like the older, bigger one with only 3 buttons. For some reason they don't work right with astrosmash, anybody know why? For most games I still prefer a stick though. DAS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nukey Shay #3 Posted July 31, 2003 Because Astrosmash is programmed to use the sticks or paddles. The program could be getting confused since some of the wires dedicated to paddles are being used in the Sega controllers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeerGnome #4 Posted July 31, 2003 I almost exclusivly use the sega arcade controller for the atari.. I just like the feal of it.. however.. when I rock the genesis.. I always plug the pads back in. not to mention themega fire buton on the arcade stick kicks ass for astaroids, and space invaders.. just feels right. as well as pacman junior allright.. official hijack.. lets give up the love for the sega Arcade controller! and tantone.. if you dont have this controller.. get it.. it will change your world Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.FoodMonster #5 Posted July 31, 2003 you are all making me miss my genny. i sold it to funcoland. WHY WHY WHY?!?! i would kill ot go back and NOT do that =( i had that arcade stick as well, it worked great for fighing games on genny. maybe i should run by there and pick up a controller for my 2600, im sure they cost only a buck or three Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JB #6 Posted July 31, 2003 Yea, I love em for the 2 way slide and shoot games. I like the older, bigger one with only 3 buttons. For some reason they don't work right with astrosmash, anybody know why? For most games I still prefer a stick though. DAS I suspect the Genesis returns a signal on one of the pot lines, making Astroblast think there's a paddle connected. Astroblast was a dual-mode game. It could work with either controller, and autodetected which was connected. A signal on a pot line'll fool it into thinking there's a pot, which means there's paddles connected. Hence, it goes into paddle mode. ... Gah, beat me to it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ApolloBoy #7 Posted July 31, 2003 If you guys like the Genny controllers, you should try the SMS sticks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krisjohn #8 Posted July 31, 2003 Because Astrosmash is programmed to use the sticks or paddles. The program could be getting confused since some of the wires dedicated to paddles are being used in the Sega controllers. Same problem with Thrust+ DC edition. They obviously look like paddles to a game that cares. I had to dig out a 7800 stick (which I actually like) to work on the new Thrust+ competition. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
candiru #9 Posted July 31, 2003 I almost exclusivly use the sega arcade controller for the atari.. I just like the feal of it.. however.. when I rock the genesis.. I always plug the pads back in. not to mention themega fire buton on the arcade stick kicks ass for astaroids, and space invaders.. just feels right. as well as pacman junior allright.. official hijack.. lets give up the love for the sega Arcade controller! and tantone.. if you dont have this controller.. get it.. it will change your world Why didn't I think of doing this? I've tried Genesis pads on the 2600 but felt like they cut down my reaction time too much. I'll have to keep an eye out for one of these now. One of the GameStops nearby has a 3rd party one made especially to play fighting games, but maybe I'll hold out for the real deal. Or maybe I'll hack a thumbstick onto a spare Genny pad. Anybody tried this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas Jentzsch #10 Posted July 31, 2003 Same problem with Thrust+ DC edition. They obviously look like paddles to a game that cares. I had to dig out a 7800 stick (which I actually like) to work on the new Thrust+ competition. The reason of the problem with Thrust+ is, that it also supports the Omega Booster Grip which uses some paddle lines for the extra buttons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krisjohn #11 Posted August 1, 2003 Jeez Thomas, you search the forums for "Thrust" every day or something? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas Jentzsch #12 Posted August 1, 2003 Jeez Thomas, you search the forums for "Thrust" every day or something? No, I search for "Thrust problem" and "Thrust bug". I am paranoid! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CPUWIZ #13 Posted August 1, 2003 I am paranoid! J/K Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Happy_Dude #14 Posted August 1, 2003 Jeez Thomas, you search the forums for "Thrust" every day or something? No, I search for "Thrust problem" and "Thrust bug". I am paranoid! Well then I'll have to put this < thrust problem > in my signature just to piss you off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
figgler #15 Posted August 1, 2003 Inspired by this thread, I went and pick up a Genesis arcade stick and DAMN! I don't think I'll ever use another controller again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mos6507 #16 Posted August 1, 2003 Does this mean that a Sega Genesis control pad can be used as a substitute for an Omega Race Booster Grip?? Has anyone tried this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krisjohn #17 Posted August 2, 2003 Does this mean that a Sega Genesis control pad can be used as a substitute for an Omega Race Booster Grip?? It would probably have to be rewired as when I turned on Thrust+DC with a 6-button gamepad connected it started the game automatically and the ship thrust off the top of the planet, firing all the way. Not that this is a problem or a bug. (Hi Thomas ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moycon #18 Posted August 2, 2003 Inspired by this thread, I went and pick up a Genesis arcade stick and DAMN! I don't think I'll ever use another controller again! Where did you get it?? I want one!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Random Terrain #19 Posted August 2, 2003 Where did you get it?? I want one!!! Good question. I'd like to know that too for the near future when I will have money again to buy stuff like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas Jentzsch #20 Posted August 2, 2003 Not that this is a problem or a bug. (Hi Thomas ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krisjohn #21 Posted August 2, 2003 Where did you get it?? I want one!!! Don't know about that one, but if you've got a good PSX joystick, this adapter might be interesting: http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=...oducts_id=3462& Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
candiru #22 Posted August 3, 2003 Found a Genesis arcade stick at a garage sale $1 this weekend! I really like the feel of it. It won't replace my CX-40 for everything but it will definitely get some use. Hmm, since I had such good luck in this thread mentioning I'd keep an eye out for an arcade stick, I hereby announce that I will now keep an eye out for a booster grip and a MIB Quadrun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chadtower #23 Posted August 5, 2003 I have one of those I've never used... will definitely have to give that mofo a shot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
figgler #24 Posted August 5, 2003 Where did you get it(Genny arcade stick)?? I want one!!! I just got lucky checking a local game store - scope out the "retro section" they are usually giving this stuff away cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeerGnome #25 Posted August 5, 2003 Last time I was at Funcolandstop they had two more arcade controllers both for $5, I shouldve snagged them. I just really like the feel of them. and come to think of it.. I had a booster grip before I had a Console to use it with.. first game I got when I went out collecting again was Omega race.. shame there aren't any other games that use it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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