Dantaipan Posted April 12, 2003 Share Posted April 12, 2003 I just picked up an UltraRacer PC paddle (originally intended for PC driving games) new for $6 Canadian. All I can say is HOLY CRAP! When combined with the PC-to-5200 adapter, this suckha rocks. Another nice thing is that it is close to the same shape and size as a 5200 controller. If you have a PC-to-5200 adapter, you gotta pick one of these up. Kaboooooooom! http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Realm...ultraracer.html UPDATE: Just to give you an idea of how good this paddle is, on my second time trying it with Kaboom, I was only 109 points off from the score required to get the activision "bucket brigade" patch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mock Posted April 12, 2003 Share Posted April 12, 2003 where did you find it at? I'd like to try one out..but only see one on ebay. Mock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbrad Posted April 12, 2003 Share Posted April 12, 2003 or, you could just make one of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantaipan Posted April 12, 2003 Author Share Posted April 12, 2003 @Mock: I got it at an EB by me. There was one more on the shelf there. If it's still there when I go back I'm picking it up. @badbrad: a couple advantages the UltraRacer is 1. great click buttons and autofire 2. there is a triger lever to control up and down movement. I tested it with centipede and I was suprised how good it was. Only disadvantage is you have to have both controllers handy. BTW, what's your high score with that paddle on Kaboom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic George 2K3 Posted April 13, 2003 Share Posted April 13, 2003 I had a similar controller for the Nintendo 64 and it was interesting to use with driving games, but I don't think I could recommend anything like that for a substitute paddle controller for games where a paddle controller rather than a steering wheel would benefit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantaipan Posted April 13, 2003 Author Share Posted April 13, 2003 I had a similar controller for the Nintendo 64 and it was interesting to use with driving games, but I don't think I could recommend anything like that for a substitute paddle controller for games where a paddle controller rather than a steering wheel would benefit. There was no official paddle controller released for the 5200. The pic in BadBrad's post is a paddle conversion that requires significant time and skill to put together. The N64 version looks significantly different: . Lastly, have you ever tried to play Kaboom or Super Breakout with a standard 5200 controller? And speaking of driving games, it works great with pole position too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vectrex-Atari Posted April 13, 2003 Share Posted April 13, 2003 There was no official paddle controller released for the 5200. The pic in BadBrad's post is a paddle conversion that requires significant time and skill to put together. Its not that bad. I have built two so far with excellent results. Besides, there are mainly 3 games that really use the paddle (super breakout, pole position, and Kaboom). 2 bucks of epoxy, $3 switch from radio shack and 1 hour, I had my first one done. If you can use a hacksaw, drill and a soldering iron, this is no biggie. I wonder if I should do a article w/pics about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbrad Posted April 13, 2003 Share Posted April 13, 2003 it's too easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantaipan Posted April 13, 2003 Author Share Posted April 13, 2003 2 bucks of epoxy, $3 switch from radio shack and 1 hour, I had my first one done. If you can use a hacksaw, drill and a soldering iron, this is no biggie. Ya, but a good, spare working 5200 controller will cost you anywhere from $10-$25 to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vectrex-Atari Posted April 13, 2003 Share Posted April 13, 2003 2 bucks of epoxy, $3 switch from radio shack and 1 hour, I had my first one done. If you can use a hacksaw, drill and a soldering iron, this is no biggie. Ya, but a good, spare working 5200 controller will cost you anywhere from $10-$25 to begin with. I dont know, but I guess i am lucky. Found 2 5200 controllers and 2 sets of paddles for a whooping 3 bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantaipan Posted April 13, 2003 Author Share Posted April 13, 2003 Yup, that's lucky! Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tillenterprises Posted April 13, 2003 Share Posted April 13, 2003 I use one of those controllers on my Playstation on the Atari Anniversary collection. It's great for Warlords and Super Breakout. Too bad it doesn't work with that new version of Pong that Hasbro released a few years ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCold Posted April 13, 2003 Share Posted April 13, 2003 2 bucks of epoxy, $3 switch from radio shack and 1 hour, I had my first one done. If you can use a hacksaw, drill and a soldering iron, this is no biggie. Ya, but a good, spare working 5200 controller will cost you anywhere from $10-$25 to begin with. You could always just convert a 2600 paddle for use with 5200 games, and not even hack a 5200 controller... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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