Where Are the Joysticks For Retro Gaming? 262
Doctor O writes "With all those nice emulators for classic gaming around (such as MAME, VICE or Stella) I want to establish monthly retro gaming evenings with some friends. The problem is I can't find any good joysticks for that purpose. There's a new version of the legendary Competition Pro, but judging from the many one-star reviews on Amazon, it's terrible. I found the USB version of the classic Atari Joystick, but it doesn't seem to be available and would have prohibitive shipping costs to Germany anyway. So, Slashdot to the rescue — where are the suitable USB joysticks for retro gaming?"
Re:I hear ya.... (Score:3, Funny)
Luck? I am wishing you a girlfriend.
Re:I hear ya.... (Score:3, Funny)
First things first - where do you get the schematics for a girlfriend-to-geek-interface-device?
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Re:Retro NES USB Controller (Score:5, Funny)
Don't be silly. If he had wanted a joystick he would have asked a simple unambiguous question such as: "where are the suitable USB joysticks for retro gaming?"
Re:I hear ya.... (Score:2, Funny)
Funny, that's what she said!
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Re:I hear ya.... (Score:5, Funny)
You should have shipped with one. Look in your pants.
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That? I thought it was a loopback interface.
Re:Retro NES USB Controller (Score:3, Funny)
Though, it does have that "I'm an ergonomic train-wreck which is going to make your thumbs develop blisters and turn numb" quality to it, which is probably essential for a true retro-gaming experience.