Brian Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Can anyone tell me if Castle Crisis is compatible with the 5200 Trackball controller? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Oooh! I gotta check that! When I get home for the day I'll let you know if nobody else has... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Can anyone tell me if Castle Crisis is compatible with the 5200 Trackball controller? Thanks! I didn't try to support the trackball, so I'm guessing it won't work. It does work well with the joystick controller though (and even better with a paddle). -Bry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 THAT would be a big, fat nope. It was a nice thought tho..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 That's a damn dirty shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 That's a damn dirty shame. Eh, get a paddle controller and you won't miss it. -Bry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferris Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 I can vouch for that. I have one of the original Rubio 5200 paddles and its silky smooth. Good job on the game btw. One of my new favs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keilbaca Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Any word if the atari 2600 paddles work with the redemption controller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 That's a damn dirty shame. Eh, get a paddle controller and you won't miss it. -Bry Actually the game is still mondo-awesome. And actually, the original 5200 controllers work just fine. Paddles are nice too, unfortunately the fire button on mine is worn out (bought it from ebay....worked about a week then almost suddenly stopped. ) But make no mistake the game is well worth it. Any word if the atari 2600 paddles work with the redemption controller? That is also a no. At least with the 5200 Masterplay interface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 jetset: Oh, I agree it's worth it. I bought it when it came out :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Castle Crisis, IMHO, is the best 5200 homebrew yet. A 5200 paddle is preferred, but the stock stick works great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Castle Crisis, IMHO, is the best 5200 homebrew yet. The store needs some reviews of it, btw. I'm going to have Albert add the ROM to the description as well. I've been suprized at how few people have sent the old version in for the 2-port fix. To check your version, press RESET on controller 1 when you see the AA logo. If Dale Crum's name is misspelled (Crumb), then you have the old one that doesn't work properly on 2-port machines. Anyway, I've moved, so be sure to get the new address if you want to upgrade. -Bry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Did you see VideogameCritic's review of the A8 version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Did you see VideogameCritic's review of the A8 version? Yeah, I sent him the copy he reviewed. -Bry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Any word if the atari 2600 paddles work with the redemption controller? That would also be a no. Tried it. I've been suprized at how few people have sent the old version in for the 2-port fix. To check your version, press RESET on controller 1 when you see the AA logo. If Dale Crum's name is misspelled (Crumb), then you have the old one that doesn't work properly on 2-port machines. Anyway, I've moved, so be sure to get the new address if you want to upgrade. -Bry I never bothered to care since mine is a 4-port system. Maybe I should send mine to you just in case I ever get a 2-porter. Bry, can you PM me your address, maybe I'll send it out this weekend. Also, just curious...where is Stuart? East coast? How far from Hollywood/Ft Lauderdale area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I'm going to have Albert add the ROM to the description as well. Yes, please remind me next week after I return from the OKGE. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 17, 2004 Author Share Posted September 17, 2004 Thanks for the feedback! Anyone know where I can buy some paddle controllers for the 5200? I didn't see any at Best Electronics' Website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 The paddle controller was never officially released, so people have been making their own using a 2600 paddle knob and a standard 5200 controller. I think a few people here have offered to make them for others. Check out this topic: http://www.atariage.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=31 -Bry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 If you send me the parts, I can make them for you. I've made about five or six already. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 Thought I'd throw in my two cents on this game. I finally got around to trying the ROM on an emulator, and even with simulated paddles (joystick) it was very addicting. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested. Now I just need to check out warlords in MAME to see how it compares. I love the dragon at the beginning of the level. Now that I've tried it, it is on my list of homebrews to get, right up there with the burgertime remake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 Now I just need to check out warlords in MAME to see how it compares. I love the dragon at the beginning of the level. The colors in Castle Crisis were chosen to match the upright version of Warlords, which uses a monochrome monitor with a multi-color overlay, and the screen is reflected over a cardboard background graphic. This technique was used by other games like Asteroids Deluxe and Omega Race. The cocktail version uses a color monitor and has totally different colors. Anyway, MAME will show the upright version as just B&W, so here's a picture of what you would see looking at the upright version: -Bry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 I forgot how to stick image links in, then hit Submit when I meant to Preview...and since there's no edit, you all get to see what a retard I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 I forgot how to stick image links in, then hit Submit when I meant to Preview...and since there's no edit, you all get to see what a retard I am. Ok then retard, quit posting and get to work on the next arcade conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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