Worst joystick you've ever encountered - Page 8

Anubis · 16 May 2022, 17:15

I hated my 90's Thrustmaster joystick for DOS / Win95 for its program for calibration. By the time joystick is calibrated, I lose interest in playing game.

Daishi · 16 May 2022, 18:09

For me the worst joystick ever is the Atari CX40. Not because it's got the worst ergonomics (although any joystick you have to hold that is square doesn't know how a hand works) or even the most difficult to repair. What makes it the worst is the dozens (not an exaggeration) I fixed over the years and the dozens (again not an exaggeration) I bought replacing them. I have several retro joysticks in my collection but not one CX40 as it may set off PTSD.

ScottC2010 · 17 May 2022, 13:35

Probably the controller on the cdi 470/05 that arrived today but it does look good
At least I can now play Rise of the Robots on CD! as my CDTV attempts failed (I will try again in the future)
The video CD's a great though - the quality is surprising as I was always told it was terrible

gimbal · 17 May 2022, 13:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottC2010

At least I can now play Rise of the Robots on CD!

... you think you've seen everything, but then you see someone that willingly plays Rise of the Robots. On the CDI.

ScottC2010 · 17 May 2022, 16:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by gimbal

... you think you've seen everything, but then you see someone that willingly plays Rise of the Robots. On the CDI.

and now with CDTV, CDi, Commodore plus4, dreamcast and mega-cd - i have a good collection of 'misunderstood' systems so lots of rubbish games as well as a few surprising gems

Off to burn mad dog mcree for my cdi and maybe get some play time of psyco killer on cdtv with another awful controller!

DisasterIncarna · 17 May 2022, 17:49

worst? whichever piece of rubbish plastic came with the C16 as default, its handle broke pretty much every time with regular normal use, think i broke mine on formula one racing and roboknight at least 2-3x.

jbenam · 17 May 2022, 21:26

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Originally Posted by gimbal

EDIT: oh I found it! It was the "frag master". Even the name screams "do not buy".

https://retrovolve.com/the-thrustmas...ed-in-the-90s/

Might buy one to add to my collection of weird PC controllers, if I do find one for cheap. Looks truly craptastic

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daishi

For me the worst joystick ever is the Atari CX40.

I remember it to be stiff as heck and a very bad gaming experience overall. But still very iconic and I should purchase one just for the nostalgia.

SquawkBox · 25 June 2022, 21:37

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LLX9ybHReww

ImmortalA1000 · 27 June 2022, 05:10

This would be a tough one, I seem to have collected about 50 different joysticks with all the bundles I've bought over the years.

Never liked my friend's Wico Boss joystick, that was horrible, like a big spoon in a pot of sticky porridge lol but I am sure I have much worse in my collection now.

The best for me is easy, Euromax Zipstik.

Weasel Fierce · 30 June 2022, 00:23

A friend of mine swore by the Boss for soccer games. I have one sitting around somewhere. I keep getting the stick rotated though so I end up running sideways when trying to play up the field

gimbal · 01 July 2022, 11:47

I'm switching my vote to the speedlink anniversary competition pro. What a pile of crap.

I would send it back, but I think it more deserves to hang on a wall of shame so I'm keeping it to periodically shout insults at it.

Cobe · 01 July 2022, 22:26

Anyone expirienced "undistructable sensor joystick?
http://retrospec.sgn.net/users/tomca...4&all=SK_92_03
far right one

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16 May 2022, 17:15	#141
Anubis Retro Gamer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Underworld Age: 51 Posts: 4,058	I hated my 90's Thrustmaster joystick for DOS / Win95 for its program for calibration. By the time joystick is calibrated, I lose interest in playing game.

16 May 2022, 18:09	#142
Daishi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Auburndale, Florida Posts: 60	For me the worst joystick ever is the Atari CX40. Not because it's got the worst ergonomics (although any joystick you have to hold that is square doesn't know how a hand works) or even the most difficult to repair. What makes it the worst is the dozens (not an exaggeration) I fixed over the years and the dozens (again not an exaggeration) I bought replacing them. I have several retro joysticks in my collection but not one CX40 as it may set off PTSD.

17 May 2022, 13:35	#143
ScottC2010 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Leamington Spa / Warwickshire Posts: 532	Probably the controller on the cdi 470/05 that arrived today but it does look good At least I can now play Rise of the Robots on CD! as my CDTV attempts failed (I will try again in the future) The video CD's a great though - the quality is surprising as I was always told it was terrible

17 May 2022, 17:49	#146
DisasterIncarna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: England Posts: 1,172	worst? whichever piece of rubbish plastic came with the C16 as default, its handle broke pretty much every time with regular normal use, think i broke mine on formula one racing and roboknight at least 2-3x.

25 June 2022, 21:37	#148
SquawkBox Speedbump gimme goosebump Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: France Age: 50 Posts: 775	https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LLX9ybHReww

27 June 2022, 05:10	#149
ImmortalA1000 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: london/england Posts: 1,347	This would be a tough one, I seem to have collected about 50 different joysticks with all the bundles I've bought over the years. Never liked my friend's Wico Boss joystick, that was horrible, like a big spoon in a pot of sticky porridge lol but I am sure I have much worse in my collection now. The best for me is easy, Euromax Zipstik.

30 June 2022, 00:23	#150
Weasel Fierce Registered User Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Michigan Posts: 661	A friend of mine swore by the Boss for soccer games. I have one sitting around somewhere. I keep getting the stick rotated though so I end up running sideways when trying to play up the field

01 July 2022, 11:47	#151
gimbal cheeky scoundrel Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Spijkenisse/Netherlands Age: 42 Posts: 6,912	I'm switching my vote to the speedlink anniversary competition pro. What a pile of crap. I would send it back, but I think it more deserves to hang on a wall of shame so I'm keeping it to periodically shout insults at it.

01 July 2022, 22:26	#152
Cobe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Belgrade / Serbia Age: 41 Posts: 999	Anyone expirienced "undistructable sensor joystick? http://retrospec.sgn.net/users/tomca...4&all=SK_92_03 far right one

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