Guest Guests · Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Hey! I searched, but couldn't find a similar topic so here goes. I'm a fan of odd hardware and in particular of odd controllers. I don't actively collect, but I do enjoy reading up about them and occasionally acquiring them. A couple of interesting ones that I own are the UltraRacer 64 and the Arcade Shark for the N64. The UltraRacer 64 I've had for some time and exclusively use it for F-Zero X. It's a pretty nice experience. I am having some troubles with getting the buttons to work properly, but haven't really bothered looking it up or trying too hard to fix it. I don't plug this one in that often anyway. The Arcade Shark I got just yesterday and so far I've tried just a few games with it and I must say I'm really happy with how it feels. F-Zero X and Starfox 64 controls really well. Mortal Kombat 4, not so much This one seems very promising and I'll probably be using it a lot. It will take some time getting used to the button layout though, and I wish the buttons were a bit more clicky, but it is what it is. What are some odd/weird/strange controllers that you own? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkTone | 984 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Got the wu tang clan controller, with box and memory card. Awkward to use though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests · Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 2 hours ago, DarkTone said: Got the wu tang clan controller, with box and memory card. Awkward to use though. Yup, that's a pretty weird one. The colors are really nice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BortLicensePlate | 652 Graphics Team · Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 The arcade shark must be happy to see you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests · Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 13 hours ago, BortLicensePlate said: The arcade shark must be happy to see you Haha, he does in fact look a bit sad. Maybe I should stop pulling his nose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drxandy | 3,225 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 My favorite 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests · Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 That one is sick, and very awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerfestus | 3,824 Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrslam | 474 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 I've got that Ultraracer controller for both N64 and PS1. it's my favorite way to play most racing games. Meanwhile, here's a picture I took a few years ago of various 3rd party controllers I own for Commodore and Atari systems. Most are pretty common but there are some oddballs in there. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests · Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 8 hours ago, Hammerfestus said: @Hammerfestus That's great! I haven't seen it before. Is that some kind of trackball or oversized joystick? 7 hours ago, nrslam said: I've got that Ultraracer controller for both N64 and PS1. it's my favorite way to play most racing games. Meanwhile, here's a picture I took a few years ago of various 3rd party controllers I own for Commodore and Atari systems. Most are pretty common but there are some oddballs in there. @nrslam Awesome collection! The one up top with the yellow ball and also the green one look really interesting. Do you have any recommendations for racing games besides F-Zero X that work well with the Ultra 64? Thanks for sharing guys! Appreciate the photos as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrslam | 474 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 8 hours ago, Mumphy said: Do you have any recommendations for racing games besides F-Zero X that work well with the Ultra 64? I used it a lot with Ridge Racer and, iirc, Beetle Adventure Racing (I might be the only person who liked that game). It worked great if you were mostly doing basic driving operations (steer,accelerate,brake) and wasn't so good for complex button-mashing. Since I generally prefer simple controls, it was just right for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noiseredux | 232 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 I've never seen the Arcade Shark before but it looks cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerfestus | 3,824 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 On 1/14/2021 at 2:37 AM, Mumphy said: @Hammerfestus That's great! I haven't seen it before. Is that some kind of trackball or oversized joystick? It seems to be like a big stiff joy stick. Cant really say how it functions though. Never been taken out of the packaging. Kind of looks like a big old controller tumor. PlayStation had some weird ass accessories back when. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange | 1,700 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 I bought this monstrosity of a Gamester PS2 controller just for the novelty. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests · Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 hour ago, The Strangest said: I bought this monstrosity of a Gamester PS2 controller just for the novelty. Damn! Very cool. I like the little screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drxandy | 3,225 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 I also always thought this one was cool after seeing magazine ads for it: the alps interactive boomerang Had a friend who had one and I was jealous many years later finally found one and it I am not in love with it hahah so bulky... but the design mannnnn 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests · Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Yeah, it's so shiny! The design makes me think of the batarang. I like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcgamer | 4,719 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 One-handed Super Famicom / Super Nintendo controller for RPGs! A local shop has a few more of these, and they were made by a local company too. I'll gladly grab some and sell to people for $25 shipped if anyone wants one. The box has wear, but the controllers are brand new. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkTone | 984 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Is the Miya 2000 a controller? Or more of a peripheral? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests · Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 4 hours ago, fcgamer said: One-handed Super Famicom / Super Nintendo controller for RPGs! A local shop has a few more of these, and they were made by a local company too. I'll gladly grab some and sell to people for $25 shipped if anyone wants one. The box has wear, but the controllers are brand new. That is really cool. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeatherRebel5150 | 1,055 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) Just saw this thread. I love the arcade sticks and weird controllers, especially for N64. This is the stuff I got over the years. Three arcade sticks and I think they were the only ones for the system. The Arcade Shark OP showed, Mad Catz Flight Stick and Quickshot Flight Stick. Driving Wheels. The Ultra Racer, AScii Wheel, and V3 Wheel. I think there is one or two other variations of wheels I don't have for the N64 yet. Some oddball controllers. The "Boomerang," The "Glove," and a couple of the fishing controllers. The left one has a busted rod that I always mean to try and fix but never get around to it A couple of interesting accessories. A Tilt Pak which is "motion controls for your N64" and what everyone should have in their collection, a flak jacket...err a Nuby Rumble vest. I actually have two of these but only one has the portion that plugs into the controller. It seems to be just a slightly modified Nuby rumble pack with a wire coming out of it. So it shoud be simple enough to mod one. Another of my many projects I hope to get too one day. Edited February 7, 2021 by LeatherRebel5150 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splain | 2,560 Editorials Team · Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 I have a boomerang N64 controller! I bought it off someone on NA, I hope to get it working (just like you) someday lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests · Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, LeatherRebel5150 said: Just saw this thread. I love the arcade sticks and weird controllers, especially for N64. This is the stuff I got over the years. Three arcade sticks and I think they were the only ones for the system. The Arcade Shark OP showed, Mad Catz Flight Stick and Quickshot Flight Stick. Driving Wheels. The Ultra Racer, AScii Wheel, and V3 Wheel. I think there is one or two other variations of wheels I don't have for the N64 yet. Some oddball controllers. The "Boomerang," The "Glove," and a couple of the fishing controllers. The left one has a busted rod that I always mean to try and fix but never get around to it A couple of interesting accessories. A Tilt Pak which is "motion controls for your N64" and what everyone should have in their collection, a flak jacket...err a Nuby Rumble vest. I actually have two of these but only one has the portion that plugs into the controller. It seems to be just a slightly modified Nuby rumble pack with a wire coming out of it. So it shoud be simple enough to mod one. Another of my many projects I hope to get too one day. Oh man! Awesome stuff. I was hoping to see more N64 accessories and controllers. Most of these I know about, but the Tilt Pak is new to me. Which games have you tried with it and how does it control? It seems like a really interesting accessory and something I might be interested in getting some day. The vest is great, haha, and I'm really digging the Mad Catz Flight Stick! I used to have a V3 Racing Wheel, but got rid of it as I wasn't using it and it took up a lot of space. At the time I was selling off a lot of my stuff. By the way, do you know about the Vortex controller? Another controller I used to own, but sold off. I thought it might be interesting to you. Edited February 7, 2021 by Mumphy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeatherRebel5150 | 1,055 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Mumphy said: Oh man! Awesome stuff. I was hoping to see more N64 accessories and controllers. Most of these I know about, but the Tilt Pak is new to me. Which games have you tried with it and how does it control? It seems like a really interesting accessory and something I might be interested in getting some day. The vest is great, haha, and I'm really digging the Mad Catz Flight Stick! I used to have a V3 Racing Wheel, but got rid of it as I wasn't using it and it took up a lot of space. At the time I was selling off a lot of my stuff. By the way, do you know about the Vortex controller? Another controller I used to own, but sold off. I thought it might be interesting to you. I havnt used the tilt pack extensively but it seemed to work ok the couple times i messed with it. It seems like its just a couple of mercury switches, or something similar that act as directional input. Ive seen the Vortex but I think is was European only and didnt want to bother trying to import one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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