Atari 2600 Joystick To USB Adapter Announced 53
TheAlchemist writes "AtariAge and Pixels Past have announced the creation of the Stelladaptor 2600 to USB Interface. This new hardware product allows you to connect standard Atari 2600 joysticks, paddles, and driving controllers to modern Windows, Macintosh and Linux computers. They have worked closely with the authors of the excellent z26 Atari 2600 Emulator, and an updated version of z26 for Windows will be released that automatically recognizes when the Stelladaptor is plugged in and allows you to play joystick, paddle, and driving controller games without any additional configuration. You can also use your Atari 2600 joystick and paddle controllers with the popular MAME arcade emulator, and standard Atari 2600 joysticks will work with any emulators that support standard USB controllers. The Stelladaptor will debut at the upcoming PhillyClassic 5 gaming expo later this month."
And don't forget... (Score:5, Interesting)
(Personally, while I enjoy many 2600 games the joystick is a completely loser for me, especially the ones I've used which tend to be old and only marginally working anyhow. Plug one of those other controllers in and the game immediately becomes more fun. Interestingly, sometimes it immediately becomes easier too, and I'm not a fan of a game being difficult because the controller is fighting you.)
I can't completely guarentee this since I haven't tried it but I see no reason it shouldn't work.
Instant Nostalgia! (Score:3, Interesting)
I've got a joystick that I used with my C64 that was built from arcade parts...
I love the idea that I will now be able to hook it back up to my current computer and play games in my C-64 emulator or MAME...
the best joystick ever (Score:3, Interesting)
Pictures are here [mac.com]
It just had the perfect feel and was fairly well built. It was the only joystick I've ever seen survive Decathalon.