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New joystick for C64

PostPosted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 8:52 am
by nzswift
I've been looking and looking for a brand new joystick for my Commodore (the one that is 30 yrs old won't function in all directions). Is there a retail outlet somewhere in NZ that sells such a thing.
Thanks in anticipation
Jon

Re: New joystick for C64

PostPosted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 1:08 pm
by tezza
Jon,

I don't know where you can buy any of these new. However, check out the "Vintage Computers" section on Trade Me. You sometimes see them crop up there. Don't forget ebay either, although shipping fees are heavy from overseas.

Re: New joystick for C64

PostPosted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 6:33 pm
by Clym5
Yup, Trademe would probably be the best bet. Don't forget the C64 used a generic connector, so Amiga, Atari, etc joysticks will work. As long as it's DB9, and probably pre early 90's. (maybe?)

Re: New joystick for C64

PostPosted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 6:54 pm
by nzswift
Thanks for your responses. I always thought Amiga's had a different plug... (the Amiga mice don't work on the 64).
Jon

Re: New joystick for C64

PostPosted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:40 pm
by Clym5
Huh, the Amiga mouse must use a different method of signalling then. My Sigma Logic Ray joystick, which I assume is for Amiga, works fine in my '64. I have only tested that joystick though, but I've heard from other people that 99% work.

Re: New joystick for C64

PostPosted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 11:23 pm
by LilJoe
Yeah, my understanding is that they are 100% compatible with joysticks and the reason the mice are incompatible is the use of different signals and pinouts. If I remember right the C64 mouse sent the same signals as paddles, but the Amiga used something fancier.

Re: New joystick for C64

PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 1:22 pm
by nzswift
Thanks for that information. Found one on TradeMe.