Anyone Help Me Get Remote Sticks Functional?

[AtariKari]

Hi -

 

It seems I only post here when the Atari ceases to function properly. Regardless, this is an awesome place to lurk and one of the most thoughtfull to post on. Thanks in advance.

 

I just got a pair of remote 2600 sticks last night, but they appear to either be broken or improperly set up. I am opting for the later.

 

 

Most likely the problem is due to some interference, as there is a huge (and growing!) snarl of cords surrounding the reciever, else to lack of signal, due to the fact that the antenna is less than optimally posable, or a combination of both.

 

The end result is that the games behave as if the controller were stuck on rapid fire and held in one direction, and that I must plug in the normal sticks and still sit on the ground to get a decent game of Jr. Pacman in...

 

Any help appreciated.

[yellowdragon]

You don't happen to have any other wireless devices near it, do you? Cordless phones, cellphones, pagers, etc... That would be the first thing I'd look for.

 

Yellowdragon