Subject: Re: [stella] Reading Paddles? From: KirkIsrael@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: 11 Jan 2003 22:06:31 -0000 |
> On Fri, 10 Jan 2003, Ruffin Bailey wrote: > > > While we're on the subject of paddles, there was that neat-o controller > > for some type of 2600 that served as both a joystick and a [single] > > paddle if you rotated it. > > This was for the Coleco Gemini. Yes, it's a neat controller. But it limits > you to 2 paddle controllers at a time instead of 4. I had this, rebadged as the Colombia Home Arcade (with a pretty cool monthly catalog/poster w/ featured game) Though I think the paddle required use of a Y-connector...so you're not limited to 2 paddle, but you need a little dongle to get any paddle action at all. Still, they were very decent controllers. My favorites until that little Amiga jobby, and then of course my beloved Epyx 500XJ... -- KirkIsrael@xxxxxxxxxxxxx http://kisrael.com "The real problem with having mind-controlled zombies as my servants is that it's tough to get up a really sincere-sounding round of cheers when I've come up with a plan I think is worth cheering." --Maximus, X-Factor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Archives (includes files) at http://www.biglist.com/lists/stella/archives/ Unsub & more at http://www.biglist.com/lists/stella/
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