sku_u Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 A few of us over at gamerzuniverse are attempting to compile an accurate rarity guide for VCS and VCS compatable controllers. Please feel free to post your comments here or on the gamerz universe forums. Here's a direct link to what we have currently: http://www.gamerzuniverse.net/base/Atarijoysticks.htm The rarities currently listed are very rough at this point. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers, John M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 A few of us over at gamerzuniverse are attempting to compile an accurate rarity guide for VCS and VCS compatable controllers. Please feel free to post your comments here or on the gamerz universe forums. Here's a direct link to what we have currently: http://www.gamerzuniverse.net/base/Atarijoysticks.htm The rarities currently listed are very rough at this point. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers, John M. SpaceAge = 2 ? No way in hell, I've seen about 20 times as many Track & Field controllers. There is also quite a few missing. *waits for MrRetroGamer* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted February 19, 2004 Author Share Posted February 19, 2004 I did say it was still rough at this point BTW, your new avatar scares me almost as much as susuwatari's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaXpress Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 I never see anyone talk about a 2600 joystick which was made by Fairchild. It was a clone of their Channel F controller, but it had a second fire button which provided "half-speed movement." It gave you slower speed by electronically flicking the joystick left and right. So guess what that meant when you plugged in a certain Activision game? I saw it in a store at the time and was told it was being snapped up by Decathlon fans. I haven't found anyone else who remembers it or has one, though you can see the pics in old issues of Electronic Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 I will contribute to this, I like the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 I have several controllers in my possession that I can talk about. Some of them are just compatible with the VCS..not VCS specific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candiru Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 It's great to see a project like this started! I'm sure you'll tire quickly of rarity suggestions, but unless I live in a Wico saturated area, the bat-handle command control might not warrant a 5. I've got 4 and have passed on a few others, which is more than I've seen of a lot of the other controllers. By the way, if you're interested in photo contributions or scans I'd be glad to help fill in any gaps I could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Great to see this. Altho I agree the rarity guide itself might have to be fine tuned. I to have about 4 or 5 Wico bats, don't even know where I got em all. Awesome start though!!! Here's one to add. I'd give it a 10 and state that its worth $1,000 Thanks. http://www.atariage.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=13049 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaXpress Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 So no one has heard of that Fairchild stick? That means it would be worth a fortune today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRetroGamer Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 I never see anyone talk about a 2600 joystick which was made by Fairchild. It was a clone of their Channel F controller, but it had a second fire button which provided "half-speed movement." It gave you slower speed by electronically flicking the joystick left and right. So guess what that meant when you plugged in a certain Activision game? I saw it in a store at the time and was told it was being snapped up by Decathlon fans. I haven't found anyone else who remembers it or has one, though you can see the pics in old issues of Electronic Games. Is it either one of these two that I have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaXpress Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Yes indeed! It's the silver one that I remember. Have you tried it with Decathlon yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the 5th ghost Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 So no one has heard of that Fairchild stick? That means it would be worth a fortune today. I have several of the Fairchild type 2600 sticks. Some have an extra button on the handle, some you have the depress the top part to fire. None of them look like the two pictured above though. I will take pictures of mine soon hopefully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 The Competition Pro is quite common in Germany. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted February 20, 2004 Author Share Posted February 20, 2004 Since the first post, there have been a lot of images and controllers added to the existing database. If any of you have any other controllers not already listed that you'd like to contribute, please feel free to drop either gamerz or myself a PM. We're also working on the rarity for these controllers. Any addtional input would be great! http://www.gamerzuniverse.net/base/Atarijoysticks.htm Thanks to all who have donated images Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 You forgot the Space Age box. Or did I not send that one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 No problems. I donated images of a Kraft joystick, Archer joystick, a boxed pair of Roklan controllers, Wico Boss controller and an unknown compatible controller. If I forgot any, my memory's failing me now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamerz Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 You forgot the Space Age box. Or did I not send that one ? My bad Its there now And BTW thanks to all, its been a learning experience for me, I never knew there were that many controllers produce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 BTW, feel free to use the Stick Stand box I posted a while back as well. I'll get a couple more to you guys soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamerz Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 That is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindfield Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Those Fairchild sticks look like ... umm ... toys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamerz Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Those Fairchild sticks look like ... umm ... toys... Thats sick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Wow. The Rarity guide has grown in size since the last time I checked it. Are those all 2600 controllers and compatible? Or are they 5200 controllers and 7800 controllers as well? If 2600 only, do you plan to add 5200 controllers too? How about the Redemption controllers as well? What about controller hacks like bjk's NES to 2600 controller conversion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted February 20, 2004 Author Share Posted February 20, 2004 Those Fairchild sticks look like ... umm ... toys... Just don't forget the KY if you do use them for that purpose KY Fingertip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamerz Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 These are all 2600 compatable. After we determine all the rarities on these we plan to do 5200 next, and other systems too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Sounds great, gamerz! It's nice to be part of something that AA hadn't thought of yet...LOL I found the bulk of my controllers at a flea market last summer and at a goodwill. I'll keep my eyes peeled for more controllers. I thought the Hotshot by Beeshu was NES only? I happen to have a NES version of this same controller because the connecting pins do not match up with those of a 2600..they're NES and Master System orientated actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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