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[gorfcadet]

So these things go for a bit since the US never got them... I just got one in an auction so I guess I'll find out how good they are. Anyone have one? How are they?
If there is ever a Flashback 3 or something it would rock if they came with those or some other 7800 compatible 2 button solution. I'd buy 5 or so just for the sticks.
Are the FB2's controllers actually compatible with a 78?
I know I'm full of questions... Hope everyone is having a decent weekend!

[Jr. Pac]

Indeed, the FB2s joysticks do in fact work on 7800 systems. And most if not all 2600/7800 controller compatible systems, ex. the Sega Genesis.

Edited by Jr. Pac, Sun Jul 31, 2011 5:37 PM.

[DocEss]

gorfcadet, on Sun Jul 31, 2011 5:17 PM, said:

So these things go for a bit since the US never got them... I just got one in an auction so I guess I'll find out how good they are. Anyone have one? How are they?
If there is ever a Flashback 3 or something it would rock if they came with those or some other 7800 compatible 2 button solution. I'd buy 5 or so just for the sticks.
Are the FB2's controllers actually compatible with a 78?
I know I'm full of questions... Hope everyone is having a decent weekend!

Like I've previously said, you can get them fairly low cost if you search eBay internationally. Remember, our uncommon was their common.

That said, for certain games, I don't care for the feel of them, but for games like Double Dragon, they're a lifesaver. I personally tend to remove the little thumbstick that comes with them, as I don't like the feel of it. Otherwise, they work great, and I'm glad I have a pair of 'em.

[Blitter]

I got one recently from Best Electronics. They have plenty of them. I feel the joystick is a little tall and it can be hard to go diagonally, but it's miles better than the stock US proline sticks.

Edited by Blitter, Mon Aug 8, 2011 7:17 PM.

[Jinks]

Blitter, on Mon Aug 8, 2011 7:16 PM, said:

I got one recently from Best Electronics. They have plenty of them. I feel the joystick is a little tall and it can be hard to go diagonally, but it's miles better than the stock US proline sticks.

Hell I liked the trs-80 anolog joystick better that the coffin carpool tunnel 7800 "controller"

[0078265317]

Jinks, on Sun Aug 14, 2011 10:52 AM, said:

Blitter, on Mon Aug 8, 2011 7:16 PM, said:

I got one recently from Best Electronics. They have plenty of them. I feel the joystick is a little tall and it can be hard to go diagonally, but it's miles better than the stock US proline sticks.

Hell I liked the trs-80 anolog joystick better that the coffin carpool tunnel 7800 "controller"

I never knew that. If proline was not standard in the US then what was the standard that came with 7800?

[kroogur]

Here in 'Merica we got the "Proline" (oft called the Painlines) they are miserable to use. http://www.atariage....&ControllerID=9

[the.golden.ax]

Honestly, they are a hunk of junk. The way they are designed the D-pad eventually wears through the PCB. They are cheaply made, stiff, and not built to last. With the thumbstick on them they are uncomfortable. With a hole in the d-pad, they are uncomfortable. That said, they are worlds better than the pro-line joystick. What does that say about the pro-line stick?


AX

[Austin]

They really aren't that great, in my opinion. Like Ax said, without the stick in place, the gaping hole makes the d-pad uncomfortable. With the stick in, it's more comfortable, but is less accurate than it already is (it's not a great, accurate d-pad to begin with). The buttons are spaced far a part, but I don't really mind that--it's the poor d-pad that kills it. But yes, it's still leagues better than the Pro-Line joysticks. I still stick with a Genesis pad though for all of the one-button 7800 games.

[Allpaul]

I just ordered a set off eBay.. I'm really liking them! The only complaint I have so far is they suck for Asteroids.. When I push to the right to spin my ship, it fires the rockets every time and I get killed.. They seem spot on for every other game I tried them on, though!

[Madaracs]

Allpaul, on Tue Aug 16, 2011 9:08 PM, said:

I just ordered a set off eBay.. I'm really liking them! The only complaint I have so far is they suck for Asteroids.. When I push to the right to spin my ship, it fires the rockets every time and I get killed.. They seem spot on for every other game I tried them on, though!

The best controllers I have are the NES pads converted for 7800 use.

[gorfcadet]

Converted nes pads would be awesome! I am so jealous. I know someone is doing Advantages and Maxes, but I still love the stock pad best. Advantage isn't bad either though!

[toiletunes]

I got my converted NES controller here:

http://www.atariage....80-thegoldenax/

Price was right, and it works better than anything else I've tried.

[the.golden.ax]

gorfcadet, on Wed Aug 17, 2011 4:58 PM, said:

Converted nes pads would be awesome! I am so jealous. I know someone is doing Advantages and Maxes, but I still love the stock pad best. Advantage isn't bad either though!

That would be me.

AX

[the.golden.ax]

toiletunes, on Wed Aug 17, 2011 5:08 PM, said:

I got my converted NES controller here:

http://www.atariage....80-thegoldenax/

Price was right, and it works better than anything else I've tried.

Me, as well.


AX

[gorfcadet]

AX, I may have to hit you up when I get some bills paid down. Nes pad on 78 would be bada**.

[Madaracs]

the.golden.ax, on Wed Aug 17, 2011 5:41 PM, said:

toiletunes, on Wed Aug 17, 2011 5:08 PM, said:

I got my converted NES controller here:

http://www.atariage....80-thegoldenax/

Price was right, and it works better than anything else I've tried.

Me, as well.


AX

I'm don't remember where I bought mine from but they were from a user on AA so it was probably Ax.

[yaniotis13]

Is the 7800 joypad a really tight fit for anyone else? I almost pulled apart the console while trying to pull it out and it took all my strength to plug it in all the way. Does anybody else have this problem?

[godzillajoe]

I sawed off the mushroom part of the stick and rewired it to be on the right side. much better.