sramirez2008 Posted November 7, 2023 Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 (edited) This joystick is great. Boy is it accurate in its movement. I just received it and need to play more games with it, but I’m already very happy with this purchase. Edited November 7, 2023 by sramirez2008 TrekMD, Justin, Smell Dawg and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sramirez2008 Posted November 7, 2023 Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, CrossBow said: Another option is to take a good working 2600 paddle controller and retrofit it into a 5200 controller. I did that for a client about a year ago. It turned out pretty slick and looked like it was factory made. 😉 Edited November 7, 2023 by sramirez2008 socrates63, Justin and Smell Dawg 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted November 11, 2023 Report Share Posted November 11, 2023 (edited) Got this yesterday... Forgot to add this... Edited November 12, 2023 by TrekMD Smell Dawg, sramirez2008, socrates63 and 2 others 5 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 These arrived today... socrates63, Smell Dawg and RickR 3 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smell Dawg Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 Played any of that Full Void? Recommend?? I keep eyeing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 Not yet! I'll let you know. 🙂 Smell Dawg 1 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 Well, I had this surprise arrival today... sramirez2008, - Ω -, Smell Dawg and 2 others 5 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted November 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 Something very new to me! An XBOX 360. From a family friend: "Do you want this or should I take it to the dump?" Me: "Hell yes I want it". Can someone please help me with this? I have so many questions: What model of 360 is this? Should I factory reset it? The controllers shouldn't need wires, right? WTHeck is that weird plastic gismo off to the right? I assume it goes with some game. socrates63 and Smell Dawg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates63 Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 You never had an Xbox 360, Rick? Awesome! I became a full time console gamer starting with the 360. You have the final iteration of the 360, the E model. I believe it is considered the most reliable one. Here's an article that briefly covers the console iterations. The controllers are wireless and run on two AA batteries unless you have the rechargeable battery packs. I use AA rechargeable batteries. Yes that gizmo goes with a game. I'm not sure whether that's the accessory for the Skylander game series or it's for something else. You should probably consider adding an external USB HD. You're going to run out of space soon when you start installing games. I love the 360. It's a great console with a lot of good games, and the games are cheap and plentiful. I believe as a general rule of thumb, games run better on the 360 than the PS3, so it's the choice platform for most multi-platform games. RickR and Smell Dawg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates63 Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 On 11/7/2023 at 1:03 PM, sramirez2008 said: 😉 Steve, are you the client that Jesse was referring to? Looks cool. Besides Super Breakout, what other games are good with the 5200 paddle? RickR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted November 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, socrates63 said: You never had an Xbox 360, Rick? Awesome! I became a full time console gamer starting with the 360. You have the final iteration of the 360, the E model. I believe it is considered the most reliable one. Here's an article that briefly covers the console iterations. The controllers are wireless and run on two AA batteries unless you have the rechargeable battery packs. I use AA rechargeable batteries. Yes that gizmo goes with a game. I'm not sure whether that's the accessory for the Skylander game series or it's for something else. You should probably consider adding an external USB HD. You're going to run out of space soon when you start installing games. I love the 360. It's a great console with a lot of good games, and the games are cheap and plentiful. I believe as a general rule of thumb, games run better on the 360 than the PS3, so it's the choice platform for most multi-platform games. Thank you! No, I've never had one for myself, although my youngest kid had one. I never touched it. I *do* have a PS3, so this won't be too strange. I also have a whole stack of discs that I've found and kept over the years. 40 games, according to my spreadsheet. 🙂 Thanks for the response, I may contact you with more questions. Right now, I'm charging up some AA batteries. Do you know if I have to create an account or anything? Factory reset is a good idea? Edited November 15, 2023 by RickR socrates63 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted November 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, socrates63 said: Steve, are you the client that Jesse was referring to? Looks cool. Besides Super Breakout, what other games are good with the 5200 paddle? I have one too, and it is awesome with any game that has side to side motion. Space Invaders, Galaxian are two that come to mind. It's a complete hoot to play those games with a paddle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- Ω - Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 I wouldn't mind a paddle for my 5200 Tempest cartridge. Where do I get ahold of one of those and how much do they go for? Quote <<< My YouTube Page >>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted November 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 1 minute ago, - Ω - said: I wouldn't mind a paddle for my 5200 Tempest cartridge. Where do I get ahold of one of those and how much do they go for? As far as I know, they are homemade. It involves removing one axis pot and replacing the other with a radial potentiometer (from a 2600 paddle). I haven't tried it with Tempest, but I should! The best home version of Tempest is the one that comes free on the VCS using the classic controller (which has a dial). It's the arcade ROM. - Ω - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- Ω - Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 20 hours ago, TrekMD said: Well, I had this surprise arrival today... I just did some checking on this unit.... IT HAS THE ORIGINAL LUNAR LANDER! socrates63 and TrekMD 2 Quote <<< My YouTube Page >>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- Ω - Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 20 minutes ago, RickR said: As far as I know, they are homemade. It involves removing one axis pot and replacing the other with a radial potentiometer (from a 2600 paddle). I haven't tried it with Tempest, but I should! The best home version of Tempest is the one that comes free on the VCS using the classic controller (which has a dial). It's the arcade ROM. The version I have was purchased from the AtariAge store a few years ago. I've only played it once. 🙄 Quote <<< My YouTube Page >>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- Ω - Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 20 hours ago, TrekMD said: Well, I had this surprise arrival today... Thanks for the heads up on this unit! I've been wanting the original 1979 arcade version of Lunar Lander for decades, and this unit has it! So I purchased the unit for the TV in the bedroom, which will put those wireless controllers to use. I did notice that the Amazon quantity indicator LIES. It said there was only one left when I clicked buy... it still says there is one left. But at that price, it's a real good deal! TrekMD 1 Quote <<< My YouTube Page >>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- Ω - Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 @TrekMD Please let me know if that micro SD card slot does anything other than expanded score settings... Quote <<< My YouTube Page >>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- Ω - Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 Ouch! I read the reviews. This is the first time I've felt compelled to cancel an Amazon order in over eight years. Quote <<< My YouTube Page >>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted November 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 If you want Lunar Lander, buy it. And check out YouTube reviews for honest opinions. Yes, the SD card slot allows more games to be added. Smell Dawg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sramirez2008 Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 2 hours ago, socrates63 said: Steve, are you the client that Jesse was referring to? No. I had someone else build this one. I’ve had it for a couple of years now and love it. socrates63 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 2 hours ago, - Ω - said: @TrekMD Please let me know if that micro SD card slot does anything other than expanded score settings... It does work. Check out the videos that were posted above. The only limitation is that the games have to have a specific file name to work (i.e., a26 for the 2600 games, a52 for the 5200, a78 for the 7800, etc.). You even saved some money by ordering from Amazon. Neither Sam's nor BJ's had it locally, so bought it directly from My Arcade. Of course, as soon as I order it, someone saw it at Costco locally and then I saw it at BJ's in Orlando cheaper. Oh well. Oh, and it wasn't available on Amazon either! Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates63 Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 5 hours ago, RickR said: Thank you! No, I've never had one for myself, although my youngest kid had one. I never touched it. I *do* have a PS3, so this won't be too strange. I also have a whole stack of discs that I've found and kept over the years. 40 games, according to my spreadsheet. 🙂 Thanks for the response, I may contact you with more questions. Right now, I'm charging up some AA batteries. Do you know if I have to create an account or anything? Factory reset is a good idea? I think you only need a Microsoft account. I believe the Xbox gamer account and Microsoft account have been merged. That should set you up to make eshop purchases. I think the 360 store is still operational. If you want to play online multiplayer then you have to have a Game Pass subscription. Factory resetting should be fine. Looking at the screen shot, it doesn't look to have been hacked or anything, so I don't think you'll lose anything. RickR and Smell Dawg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smell Dawg Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 10 hours ago, socrates63 said: I think the 360 store is still operational. It is, but not for much longer! Currently slated to close July 2024 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted November 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 OK, I started playing around a bit last night (and created quite a nice likeness of myself for the "Mii" or whatever they call the avatars). There are several great games on the hard drive, so I'm not going to reset it. I'll just remove the other profiles. I played a round of "Hydro Thunder" and OMG, that's quite a nice water effect! There's also some battery corrosion in the battery holders, so I'll work on that. Thank you guys for the help. socrates63 and Smell Dawg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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