The joysticks, for the c64, atari2600, atari 400,800,1200 series of
computers are all identical. Any joystick that is rated for these machines
will work just fine. I'll have to double check, but im pretty positive the
power is 9vDC around 300mv, possibly up to 500mv, not sure.
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> From: Nick Challoner <nickc_at_ladyland.demon.co.uk>
> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp_at_u.washington.edu>
> Subject: Atari 2600 questions
> Date: Thursday, June 12, 1997 8:01 AM
>
> Hi all...
>
> I just picked up an Atari 2600 with 3 catridges but there's no power
> supply or joysticks. I'm not complaining though, as it only cost 5
> Pounds from from a charity shop here in London!
>
> So, the predictable question is what are the specs
> for the power supply? (i.e. voltage, current and polarity of what
> appears to be a 3.5" jack).
>
> Also can i use the joysticks from a ZX Spectrum or TI-99/4A with it?
> If not, can anyone give me details of the pin-out so i can wire up my
> own?
>
> TIA...Nick.
>
> PS I've been having a little surf trying to find this info, and in my
> travels came across a site that has a 2600 emulator for download on
> various platforms! It's at
> <http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/ahornby/v2600.html>
>
> --
> Nick Challoner nickc_at_ladyland.demon.co.uk
> Aviation photographs at: http://www.ladyland.demon.co.uk
> "Bother" said Pooh, as he deleted his root directory.
Received on Thu Jun 12 1997 - 08:24:03 BST