Modern style controller for Atari

[ultima]

I was kinda wondering if there has ever been an ergonomics controller for the ol 2600. I was thinking of something along the lines of using both ports wired to 1 controller with 2 buttons and 2 thumbsticks. There may be more possibilities if the keyboard controller (i.e. basic programming) board was reimagined...

 

Has anything ever been produced or is this just not doable?

[Wizzard]

There is Hyperkin Ranger, I have it, but I dont like it very much, it is not very usable. Just good as a paddle.

 

https://hyperkinlab.com/ranger-premium-wired-gamepad-for-atari-2600-retron-77-hyperkin/

[ave1]

Here's my idea:  https://youtu.be/TVyCBsLU1jM

 

[classicgamesnut]

The MiniVex TwinStick...it does have two thumbsticks, but might only qualify as semi-ergonomic.  (The extra buttons are for 7800 compatibility.)

[MCP90]

If you have a 3d printer i made a thumbstick style controller from ground up, you can find the printable files and necessary part list at this link so you can make one yourself. While it is not like using a gamepad, it is definetely a close experience and very similar to the neogeo pocket thumbstick (although I bet stiffer)
EDIT: and as you can see in the post I did make a dual stick version that works exactly like you described

 

Edited July 14, 2021 by MCP90

[ultima]

On 6/18/2021 at 10:08 PM, classicgamesnut said:

The MiniVex TwinStick...it does have two thumbsticks, but might only qualify as semi-ergonomic.  (The extra buttons are for 7800 compatibility.)

That was what I meant 1 controller with 2 thumbsticks and 2 buttons. I think if I gut that and build a housing in a sony dual shock ...

[M-S]

There's an NES controller made by Retro Fighters called Jab, it has almost as many buttons as a dual shock controller, but with just A and B for the front buttons, is something like this what you are talking about?