NES Arkanoid controllers

[Famicoman]

Shouldn't the controller work with other games. even though they might not have the same, or all controlls. (I think I used too many Ls)

[J.Max]

Of course, for the ultimate, you'd have to get one of those geared dials like they actually used in the Arkanoid machines.

 

That's pretty much what the Tornado spinner is!

[JB]

Of course, for the ultimate, you'd have to get one of those geared dials like they actually used in the Arkanoid machines.

 

That's pretty much what the Tornado spinner is!

No, the Tornado is a free-spinning spinner, as are all of the spinners currently available that I know of.

 

Arkanoid uses a geared one for greater precision.

http://www.arcadeshop.com/pics/arkanoid-controller.jpg

The geared rotation makes for a faster-turning wheel, so one turn of the wheel gets you across the screen. And resists motion more so you don't jiggle as easily. And when you let go, it stops instead of spinning, so spinner's pr'ly not an appropriate term.

[JB]

Shouldn't the controller work with other games. even though they might not have the same, or all controlls. (I think I used too many Ls)

The NES/FC Arkanoid knob doesn't simulate a digital pad. It actually passes analog data. May as well expect a Zapper to work with other games.

[MattG/Snyper2099]

No.  The controller was only used with Arkanoid game.  No other game ever supported the controller.  

 

Not true. The PAL NES game crack out is compatable with it. I know cause I tried it. BTW, crackout is an arkanoid rip-off but, it is pretty fun in it's own right.

[MattG/Snyper2099]

i found mine at a gamestop for 2.99

 

deal of the year

 

Mine was at a funcoland for .99 cents.

[JB]

i found mine at a gamestop for 2.99

 

deal of the year

 

Mine was at a funcoland for .99 cents.

*grumble*

Local FunCo here used to have a pile of 6 of 'em or so. I didn't get one because I could never find the cart.

 

Stupid me.

[Rockin' Kat]

Local FunCo here used to have a pile of 6 of 'em or so. I didn't get one because I could never find the cart.

 

Stupid me.

 

Yeah

I've personaly never seen one up close. If I ever got Arkanoid for NES I'd certainly have to track one down.

 

Oh well... I once passed up an opertunty to get an SNES, an NES, and over 30 games for each at a total of $50 when I was in Junior High. Stupid Me.