just got myself a very odd controller...

[Mista_Ed]

its exceptionally strange, in every way....

http://i.ebayimg.com/09/!B%29ucDBgEWk~$%28KGrHqZ,!jIEw49O4KO+BMOwko,Jiw~~_ 12.JPG



ive never seen one like it, or anything similar either?!

it actually works pretty well...the "ergonomic design" *ahem* kinda works ok!

anyone know which manufacturer this was from?

[Zebbe]

I've never seen it before, but it looks perfect for games like Landstalker and Light Crusader .

[MCJeffsy]

Simply Strange!

I love it! Just wonder what its like to use. lol

[Nick16]

You should do some research on that! Where did you stumble across it?

[Leathco]

Interesting controller.

I'm a huge fan of the SG-Programpad. Whats funny is that its really hard to find now. I had no problem buying the SN-Programpad for my SNES, but it took a 4 month hunt to track down the SG-Programpad (got it through a chance encounter with someone who owned one on gamegavel.com, eBay hardly ever has them either!)

[Mista_Ed]

Simple Strange!

I love it! Just wonder what its like to use. lol

its actually pretty cool!! as i said....the "ergonomic" style (sloped handles and d-pad) actually works nicely.....i cant imagine using it for anything other than single or 2 button games if im honest....but yeh, its not at all bad!

You should do some research on that! Where did you stumble across it?

i got it on ebay....it was 1 whole english pound!! lol

bargain

[Lastcallhall]

Interesting controller.

I'm a huge fan of the SG-Programpad. Whats funny is that its really hard to find now. I had no problem buying the SN-Programpad for my SNES, but it took a 4 month hunt to track down the SG-Programpad (got it through a chance encounter with someone who owned one on gamegavel.com, eBay hardly ever has them either!)

Ditto. I occassionally scout for them, and buy one every chance I get. I have 3 or 4 now, so I should be good for a while, although I think one has worn out contacts. Have you ever taken one apart?

[Silanda]

It's a Cheetah Ballistix (something like that anyway). I had one for my Master System back in the day.

[Elliotw2]

It looks like a NES Max without the joystick thingy

[Deo]

Yea but unlike the NESMAX that controller looks useable.

[bohokii]

far out

it would be fun to play castle of illusion with it

or maybe qbert the way the d pad is cocked

[jerry coeurl]

Oh man, are those Genesis Programpads worth anything, or are they just scarce? My buddy is looking to sell off a ton of his game related stuff and he just so happens to have one of those.

If anyone here is interested, I could try to get dibs on it for you.

[Silanda]

Yea but unlike the NESMAX that controller looks useable.

True, it's not bad from what I remember. IIRC the D-pad is a bit stiff but it feels pretty natural being angled like that.

[Leathco]

Ditto. I occassionally scout for them, and buy one every chance I get. I have 3 or 4 now, so I should be good for a while, although I think one has worn out contacts. Have you ever taken one apart?

I've never taken them apart. Mine are still working fine though.

Have no clue why they are so scarce. I paid 15 for mine, prolly a bit steep but worth it, especially since it took so long to find.

[m68k]

You all dont see it, but that controller is designed for Sonic 3D Blast.