Hyperkin “Trooper” Premium Controller for Atari 2600/ RetroN 77 (Color May Vary)
$18.93
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Color May Vary. Boogie the night away with the Hyperkin “Trooper” Premium Controller for 2600. This groovy controller allows you to hold the 70s right in your hands, while providing comfort and classic reliability. Its ambidextrous two-button design gives both left and right-handed players the fire button accessibility they need to fight invaders from outer space, avoid falling in pits, and blow up asteroids. The 10 ft. cable allows for comfortable movement around your 2600 and 2600-compatible console. Can. You. Dig. It?
Premium build with an ambidextrous two-button design
Compatible with RetroN 77, 2600, and 2600-compatible consoles
10 ft. cable
Note: Color May Vary
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Hyperkin “Trooper” Premium Controller for Atari 2600/ RetroN 77 (Color May Vary)
$18.93
SoCalReviews –
Much better than the original Atari joysticks but with the same authentic feel
This came with the Retron 77 console and after using this Hyperkin Trooper joystick controller to play Atari 2600 games I can’t go back to using the original controllers. What makes this controller great is that it is just like the original joystick in every way except… 1) It’s more comfortable with the rear edges cut out so they don’t dig into the palms of your hands. 2) It has a button for left handed players. 3) The responsiveness is much better than the original Atari spring based joysticks. 4) It feels smoother than original internal plastic rocker Atari joysticks that replaced the spring based controllers. 5) The cord is longer than the original Atari joystick controller.Those first original internal spring joysticks tended to break and were later replaced with an internal plastic rocker design which was more durable but had a less tactful and clunky feeling. This Trooper controller by Hyperkin seems to capture the perfect balance of the smoothness of the original internal spring joystick controller with a more tactful precision than the original replacement that Atari used. This is the best Atari style joystick design I’ve tried so far and after using it for a month any other Atari style controller I try feels inferior in comparison.The main thing going for the internal plastic rocker design was that it was extremely durable. I’m hoping this Trooper controller also has similar durability of the original Atari brand replacement joysticks which are still working. It would be nice if Hyperkin would also release a set of their own paddle controllers.
Jason –
Excellent Atari Joystick
So I use this to game with my Atari 800 XL Computer system. For the price this is an excellent value and really breathes life into my retro system by providing nice accurate input that in itself can make or break these older games. the joystick as a 10ft. cord and a nice weighted feel. Also, the corners have an indentation which makes them more comfortable to hold in your hands.The joystick has two fire buttons for ambidextrous use, any Atari system will only recognize them as one button.If you are into retro Atari gaming, this joystick will really breath new life into your older system. Although serious retro gamers will most likely spend much more on professionally restored or modded joysticks, again, for the price this a great product which works with the Retron77 Emulator and real Atari hardware, Atari 2600, Atari 400, 800, 800XL and XE systems.
Trey Christensen –
Works and has a good feel. Also compatible with Commodore 64.
I bought these for my Commodore 64 and they work great. The action is way better than the original worn out joysticks I had. No complaints at all.
Timothy W. –
Great price works well.
If you are looking for a replacement controller for your Atari 2600m than here it is. Good quality without breaking the bank. Not as good as the original but then again, these after-market controllers never are,
Daniel Orr –
Works just like the original
This joystick plugs into the port of my Atari 5 flashback game. It works better than the joystick included with the game which is wireless but the signal is not always received. I can also play two player games since I now have two controllers.
Randy Wilson –
Upgrade from the Original Retron 77 Controller
I purchased one of the earliest-release Retron 77’s and the controller that came with it broke under my meaty paw within the first few minutes of game play. Disassembly revealed a plastic rocker at the bottom of the joystick that activated buttons on a circuit board similar to the original Atari design. However, this new rocker was made out of a much more brittle plastic and had broken.This “Trooper” controller appears to be an upgrade from that early model. I have not disassembled it yet, but it feels different and has some subtle differences in the outer casing that leads me to believe that the “brittle rocker” problem has been solved.I am pleased with this upgrade as I really wanted to like this controller for all the reasons mentioned in the other reviews–lengthy cord, “cut” corners, ambidexterity.
Someone –
How is this already broken!?!
Item arrived yesterday. Played for 15-20 minutes to test it, and we were very happy. Powered up the 2600 today, and it’s already busted. The stick will not register an upward push.It has been used for, collectively, 15-20 minutes, by adults. And it is ALREADY BROKEN. This is the pinnacle of absolute garbage.Oh, and if you’re thinking “maybe they got one of the first batch that people reported issues with” -nope. The first production run looked like the picture with a woodgrain design sticker. We received the later one with three color stripes. This thing is new, it was a layer production unit, and it’s still hot garbage. Now I have to go through the PITA return steps with Amazon to get another one or my money back. Joy of joys.DO NOT PURCHASE.
ldiablo –
Great quality and feel
One of the best feeling controllers I’ve ever used!
Amazon Customer –
Got this for an Atari ST, since that uses a 9DB connector for its joystick port. I was very hesitant because there are lots of 1 star negative reviews here. However my experience has been worthy of 5 stars. Decent length of cable, positive switching action and fair “retro” look. Nice touch with the rounded corners making it easier on the hands. I’ve already played a few games with it and it holds up well. Fair value for money.
Gary A. Beach –
This controller is extremely well manufactured and very responsive, I bought this for my Colecovision system, and it is very good for games like Ladybug, Mr. Do and Time Pilot A++.
Clayton Vitorino Da Silva –
Produto PREMIUM, de excelente qualidade. Funciona nos consoles originais e também nos modelos 2600+ e 7800+ e FLASHBACK também! Recomendo!
Paul Nicholls –
My hyperkin joystick works great as intended with my retro c64 computer. Feels solid in my hands.
Mr. Frownie –
I bought it for my new Atari 2600+ and it works perfectly and looks good. This is the only one I could find that had a long (10 ft) cable. Everyone has huge TVs these days and we don’t want to have to sit 3 feet away from them to play games. I’m knocking off 1 star because of the cancer warning on the bottom of the box. Use better quality parts that don’t give us cancer!