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Play classic console games on computer emulators with their original controllers.  These adapters are a USB interface that works with PC, Mac, Raspberry Pi, or game console that supports USB HID (Human Interface Device).  No driver needed as the adapter is automatically recognized as a USB joystick/mouse.

2600 paddle support - both paddles work, and calibrated to give the same response and feel in Stella as on the real console.

For paddles and other analog controls on RetroPie and other Linux based systems, you may need to install the evdev-joystick found on the Help Page


** MiSTer **

Due to limitations in MiSTer's controller configuration, not all cores support the 2nd paddle, and the paddle scaling (response/sensitivity) may be off and not adjustable.

Fortunately, the 7800/2600 core has implemented a work-around to support both paddles.

The 2600 PDL has a paddle scaling setting for using 2600 paddles in the MiSTer 7800/2600 core.

However, I personally would use a SNAC when possible.  As MiSTer is a hardware based emulator, using directly connected controllers makes the most sense.  I would only use a USB adapter when there was no other option to use a particular controller. 


 *** 02/17/23 - Paddle jitter with the 2600-D9 adapter *** 

When used with MiSTer and PC's that are not grounded

Have learned some people have encountered bad paddle jitter when using the 2600-D9 with MiSTer.  This jitter goes away when the metal on the adapter controller connector is touched, indicating an electrical grounding problem.  The power supply that comes with the MiSTer DE10-Nano Kit is 2-pronged and ungrounded.  Have also learned this jitter can occur on a regular PC that is again not grounded (plugged into a 2-prong ungrounded outlet, or a 3-prong outlet but the ground is not actually connected).

Have not been able to find a way to change the 2600-D9 to avoid this, but haven't seen this problem with the 2600-II (it reads the paddles differently than the 2600-D9).  So have made a new 2600-PDL adapter based on the 2600-II.  Designed to complement the 2600-D9 by providing support for paddles affected by the D9 jitter problem.  It has several paddle scaling selections, including one for MiSTer 7800/2600 core, and also works with Hyperkin Ranger which the 2600-D9 doesn't support.

2600-D9 controllers affected by this problem, and other adapter(s) to use instead:

The Sega Paddle Control HPD-200 is not affected by this jitter problem, use the 2600-D9 for it.


Common Features

Adapters Available (click link for more info on each)

Supported 9-pin Controllers Original 2600 2600 II Vision 2600 D9 2600 PDL
Atari 2600 Joystick

Atari 2600 Driving

Atari 2600 Paddles (both paddles)

???

Atari 2600 Keypads

Atari 2800/Sears Video Arcade II

???

Atari 7800 Pro-line/CX78 gamepad

Atari CX22 & CX80 Trak-balls, native mode

*5

Atari CX85 Numeric Keypad

Atari Flashback 1 (AtGames)

Atari Flashback 9/X w/ 4 special function buttons (AtGames)

Atari ST mouse

*1

*5

Amiga mouse

*1

*5

Amiga CD32

Bally Astrocade

???

CBS Booster Grip

Cheetah Annihilator

ColecoVision original, SA including spinner, Driving

ColecoVision Flashback

Commodore Paddles (both paddles)

*3

*3

???

Fairchild Channel F

Famiclone (NES, SNES, Famicom with adapter cables)

FM Towns Marty

Gemini Dual Command

???

Hyperkin Ranger, Multiple Paddle Adapter

Intellivision original (INTV-1 dongle available)

Intellivision Flashback

Joy2B

Magnavox Odyssey 2

MSX, x68000

QuadTari (Bite the Chili Productions)

Sega Genesis: 3 & 6 button d-pad & arcade stick

Sega Master System: d-pad, Sports Pad *4 , Paddle HPD-200

*2 

 

Sinclair ZX Spectrum

 

3DO

TI-99/4A (both joysticks)

 

XPD-1LR

 

??? - Some people have encountered a problem with paddle jitter w/MiSTer and ungrounded PC's.  See the "Paddle jitter with the 2600-D9 adapter" above.

*1 Mouse buttons 2 & 3 not supported on 2600 II

*2 Sega MS Sports Pad (see *4 below) & HPD-200 on Vision are alternate firmwares

*3 Commodore paddles operate on the Original 2600 and 2600 II but with a limited range of motion, may not be suitable for emulators that don't have a setting for calibrating the paddles

*4 Sega MS Sport Pad - 5/24/22 I have learned there are at least two different versions of the Sports Pad, and my adapters do NOT work with the later version.  Sports Pad I have here that works has serial # starting C71.  A Sports Pad that does not work has serial # starting E61. 

*5 Has been reported that mice are not working on MIST w/ the 2600 D9.  Guessing that trak-balls are also not working on MIST w/ D9 as they also present as a mouse device.

Help (including contact info)

Please visit the site Help Page

Purchasing

I do not send out order confirmations.  You should receive an order confirmation/receipt from PayPal.  If you got that, then yes, I got the order.  Orders normally ship next business day.

Shipping in the US is via USPS: an order under $50 is by 1st Class Mail, $50 & up is by Priority Mail. 

International Shipping: Canada is via 1st Class Mail, other countries: under $50 is by 1st Class Mail, $50 & up is by Priority Mail. 

International shipping may take 8 weeks.

** Please make sure your PayPal address is correct!!! **  There have been some instances of incorrect address and people moving but forgetting to update their account. If the Post Office does not happen to notice, then you have just sent someone a gift.

** USB cables NOT included w/ adapters ** 

All adapters have an original regular size USB jacknot the mini/micro found on mobile devices.

Order cables separately below.

 2600-daptor II 

Note: paddle scaling is off in MiSTer 7800/2600 core

Stock Status: units on hand

Price $30

 

2 for $57

 

 2600-daptor PDL 

Stock Status: units on hand

Price $30

 

2 for $57

 

 2600-daptor D9 

Note: paddle scaling is off in MiSTer 7800/2600 core

If you are wanting to use the D9 with paddles, please be sure to read the "Paddle jitter with the 2600-D9 adapter" above. 

Stock Status: units on hand

Price $35

 

2 for $65

 

 Jaguar-daptor 

Stock Status: units on hand

Price $25

 

2 for $48

 

 Astro-daptor 

Stock Status: units on hand

Price $25

 

2 for $48

 

 INTV-1 dongle 

Stock Status: units on hand

 

Wire order when plugged in -

If your controller has a white plug, you may need to remove the "key" from the dongle to be able to plug the controller in with the correct wire color order.  To remove the "key", just pry up a bit on each end to work it off.

 

Price $4

 

2 for $7

 

 6 foot USB 2.0 cable 

USB cable NOT included w/ adaptors

Regular type, A Male to B Male

AKA: "USB printer cable" 

Stock Status: units on hand

 

Price $3

 

Regular type, B Male

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