Albert Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 RetroBlast! has posted an interview with Curt Vendel of the Legacy Engineering Group regarding his development of the Classic USB Joystick Controller. The USB Joystick Controller is styled after the Atari CX-40 joystick and can be used with your favorite game emulators in Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. In the interview Curt discusses Legacy Engineering, his personal history with classic gaming, development of the USB joystick, his role in the Flashback 2.0 console for Atari, and more. Curt Vendel has been active in the classic gaming community for many years, and maintains a wealth of Atari-related information over at the Atari History Museum. You can read the complete interview here and read RetroBlast!'s review of the joystick here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potatohead Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Sweet! I absolutely gotta have one of those things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 (edited) Hi All, For anyone trying to reach me, if I don't get back to you immediately, please be patient. I'm am a guest at the hotel "NYU Medical Center" once again. For those who are not aware I've been having an on-going battle with issues with my heart. I've already had 2 open heart surgeries this past summer. Unfortunately I've been re-admitted back to the hospital once again with some minor complications and possibly another surgery this coming weekend. Thank God for free wireless in the hospital. I'm in the Tisch wing over on 34th & 1st if anyone wants to visit Regards, Curt Edited January 8, 2009 by Curt Vendel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickO2 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I hope all goes well Curt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Hey Curt - My thoughts and prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanallan Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Get well soon! We're all batting for you, champ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybags Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Interesting article, and good luck with the medical procedures, Curt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHufnagel Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Curt, Sorry to here about you being re-admitted to the hospital. I like the look of the new controller! I've wondered in the past why a retro usb controller wasn't available. Is this product going to be available in B & M stores too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorisabouttodie Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear that you are in the hospital. I really love the Flashback 2. One thing I don't understand about this article. Curt says the Flashback 3 was going to be some type of ipod/2600 device. That sounds interesting, but I thought the Flashback 3 was going to be based on Atari 800/xl/xe technology? I remember being really psyched that such a thing (a new 8 bit Atari of sorts) was going to be released, how did that project fit in? Was it just a rumour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purenergy Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Get well soon Curt. My prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legeek Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Get well soon Curt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Curt! I hope the complications are indeed minor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tan Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Best wishes for a quick recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakenut86 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Good luck Curt, Get well soon. I just got a FB2 as a late X-Mas present, Awesome console! Hope Atari eventually funds the release of the FB3 and maybe one day a Jag Flashback as thats my favorite Atari console Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiliteZoner Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Hi All, For anyone trying to reach me, if I don't get back to you immediately, please be patient. I'm am a guest at the hotel "NYU Medical Center" once again. For those who are not aware I've been having an on-going battle with issues with my heart. I've already had 2 open heart surgeries this past summer. Unfortunately I've been re-admitted back to the hospital once again with some minor complications and possibly another surgery this coming weekend. Thank God for free wireless in the hospital. I'm in the Tisch wing over on 34th & 1st if anyone wants to visit Regards, Curt Take care Curt. We'll keep you in our thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Rogue Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 For those who are not aware I've been having an on-going battle with issues with my heart. Curt's heart was overloaded with Atari love, and couldn't handle any more. He tried to pack a little more in, but everyone has their limits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+pboland Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Take care, and get well soon Curt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atwwong Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Best wishes, Curt! If it helps, I'm thinking of picking up a few joysticks when I have some extra cash. Cheers, Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfoMan Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Hi All, For anyone trying to reach me, if I don't get back to you immediately, please be patient. I'm am a guest at the hotel "NYU Medical Center" once again. For those who are not aware I've been having an on-going battle with issues with my heart. I've already had 2 open heart surgeries this past summer. Unfortunately I've been re-admitted back to the hospital once again with some minor complications and possibly another surgery this coming weekend. Thank God for free wireless in the hospital. I'm in the Tisch wing over on 34th & 1st if anyone wants to visit Regards, Curt If I were in New York, I'd come visit you tonight. I hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelio Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Indeed get well Curt!!! You'll need a strong heart for all the success '09 / '10 will bring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Another wish that you recover and deal with your problem soon, Mr. Vendel. Sucks getting older and having to deal with these problems like our parents, aunts and uncles had to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aftermac Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Best wishes, Curt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Philsan Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Take care and get well soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookt Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Hey Curt. All the best, hope you're fighting fit soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Math You Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 (edited) For those who are not aware I've been having an on-going battle with issues with my heart.Curt's heart was overloaded with Atari love, and couldn't handle any more. He tried to pack a little more in, but everyone has their limits. I thought Atari broke Curts heart when they cancelled the Flashback portable project But seriously, get well soon Curt! Edited January 11, 2009 by Math You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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