Gyruss

[birdie3]

I finally tested my C64 Gyruss (cart version) with two Genesis pads playing two player mode and sure enough - F7 does not work for pausing the game. As soon as I put regular one buttoned controllers in, the games was able to pause. I have no explanation for this occurance. How many other C64 games do this??

[MegaManFan]

I was given to understand that you shouldn't use Genesis pads on a C-64 because they cause feedback that can burn out the port.

[birdie3]

I have never heard of that. The thing is, as alot of us already know, these types of controllers are great for any system that will take them so that is why I use them. Many people prefer joy pads over joy sticks. I wonder if there are any C64 compatible joy pads. I am sure I could use my 7800 pads and they probably wouldn't cause any problems.

[Markimus of K.]

Hmmm, I got thinking, a one-button pad works (for the pause) but not a 3-button pad... what about a 2-button pad?

 

I went to find my SMS pad to test it but had no luck in finding it. I did however find a couple of Epyx 500XJ sticks. These work just fine with the pause feature. Unfortunately they are an ergonomic disaster. My left forearm cramps up as soon as I start firing.

 

The hunt continues....

 

Markimus of K.