Mr. PHP Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 I need a light gun! My Sega rip has died. How good is the "Best Atari Light Gun" sold by Best Electronics? They want $24.95... Suggestions anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mitchell Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 I need a light gun!My Sega rip has died. How good is the "Best Atari Light Gun" sold by Best Electronics? They want $24.95... Suggestions anyone? 844157[/snapback] The SMS light gun and an adapter work great with the Atari consoles! Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxd Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 I need a light gun!My Sega rip has died. How good is the "Best Atari Light Gun" sold by Best Electronics? They want $24.95... Suggestions anyone? 844157[/snapback] The SMS light gun and an adapter work great with the Atari consoles! Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA 844236[/snapback] Exactly what adapter are you talking about and where can I get one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsoper Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Exactly what adapter are you talking about and where can I get one? 845091[/snapback] You can solder your own or bribe someone else to do it: gun adapter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mitchell Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Exactly what adapter are you talking about and where can I get one?845091[/snapback] As stated already .. it is a simple circuit. I have the parts to make the adapter .. or I could make it for you. And an extension cable is required to make it work well. PM me if interested. Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Tomlin Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 I once converted a sega gun to have a second wire sticking out for Atari use. So it had two wires coming out from it. Then I found an XE gun and it never mattered much anyhow because I've been no fan of gun games because they're too much trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. PHP Posted April 28, 2005 Author Share Posted April 28, 2005 (edited) The Sega MS light gun I used had a trigger switch wired to normally open. It did not have a pin for the normally closed position that the Atari guns use. I had to actually open the trigger-switch and physically transfer the pin! It worked for a long while, but it just finally gave up the ghost. I ordered the "Best Atari Light Gun" from Best Electronics rather than to fuss with another hack. I rarely use a light gun, but I'll let ya'll know how it goes..... Edited April 28, 2005 by Mr. PHP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Thompson Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 I want one of these! : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 I want one of these! : 845494[/snapback] Hmm, now why does that pic look familiar? Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mitchell Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 The Sega MS light gun I used had a trigger switch wired to normally open. It did not have a pin for the normally closed position that the Atari guns use. I had to actually open the trigger-switch and physically transfer the pin! It worked for a long while, but it just finally gave up the ghost.845492[/snapback] That's what the adapter does .. invert the signal from the switch. and move some wires. Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. PHP Posted April 29, 2005 Author Share Posted April 29, 2005 (edited) I got my Best Atari Light Gun today from Best Electronics. (That is one neat store!) Super fast shipping and nice folks! The gun works great, but I still like the Sega "Phaser" better. The Sega gun had metal weights inside the grips to give the gun some mass. The Best gun is like a balloon. Also, the front sights on the Best gun are actually lower than the rear frame which has no sights at all. It took a little getting used to, but it works fine. I would rather have my Sega MS-ripped gun back, but the Best gun works good enough. All in all, I prefer my Glock 21 with the Glock Tactical Laser and Light. It is much more accurate and the stopping power of the .45 ACP is awesome. It will, however, destroy your TV. For blasting pixels, the Best Atari Light Gun works just fine. PS I also ordered a new set of Atari 2600 paddles which are really cool. Jitter free Super Breakout is fun! Edited April 29, 2005 by Mr. PHP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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