When we talk about Atari we are talking about one of the most famous, loved and important of the history of video games as we know them, being responsible for the creation of consoles and titles that will remain forever engraved in our memory. But one element that also sets them apart is the creation of controls.
The best Atari controllers
Thus, on the occasion of his first command proper, the CX-42fulfills neither more nor less than forty years is that we wanted to review the five most legendary orders of this company, taking as a reference which are the fan favorites. And with that said, we can start with the list.
Atari Jaguar Controller
We start with the one who unfortunately didn't have much luck. The command of Atari-Jaguar It stood out above all for its design. Singlewith nothing more or less than 12 digital buttons, action buttons and its enormous volume. It's the best representation of Atari in the 90s you could imagine, honestly.
Atari 5200 controller
Being launched, as its name suggests, alongside the Atari 5200was an innovative proposal, but not without controversy. He had both a numeric keypad like with a traditional analog joystick. The problem was that this joystick didn't center, which made the experience far more frustrating than it should be.
CX-42
The command which celebrates its anniversary this year manages to win the bronze medal in this ranking. Its operation was very curious, because it was done by means of signals of radio frequencythus offering greater freedom of movement. The problem was that since there was no cable, we had to constantly change the batteries from time to time if you wanted to continue playing.
Paddle controller
What can we say about this commandment that has entered history? Although it only worked with certain games like Pongthe fact that he had a rotating disc For moving the platforms we find it amazing and satisfying, allowing for very precise movements. This controller has undoubtedly earned a place in the Controller Hall of Fame.
CX-40
And how could it be otherwise, as is the case with its console, the CX-40 is history Live from the video game. Put on sale during the prehistoric year 1977, it fulfilled its mission very well by functioning perfectly alongside the Atari 2600, thus becoming a real banner for checks along the way. We couldn't choose any other option as first place than this classic.
And you? What is your favorite Atari controller? Many of you probably didn't expect that there would be such a variety of peripherals for such an old console, right?
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