Going wireless is a good move considering it is pretty much standard in most modern controllers.

The joystick has both USB and Bluetooth connectivity. This new button is more ergonomic and will allow users to spare themselves joystick thumb by using the trigger button instead if they wish. To start, Atari’s refreshed stick has an extra button on the corner of the controller below the one on the surface of the base. It has the same look and the same 8-way digital mechanics that the fan-favorite CX40 had, but that is where the similarities end. The VCS Classic Joystick is much more interesting. It combines features found in its competitors including Nintendo-like A/B/X/Y buttons left and right, upper and lower shoulder triggers similar to PlayStation and two analog sticks with the left one being juxtaposed to the directional pad as seen with the Xbox. The gamepad, which Atari calls the VCS Modern Controller, is fairly typical as controllers are concerned.

On Wednesday, the company lifted the veil on both the joystick and the VCS gamepad to give us a glimpse into how both controllers work. What we didn’t know at the time was how Atari was going to reshape the controller for a modern gaming audience. It was with delight that we found the company was bringing back that iconic control stick with its upcoming VCS console. Right at the top of the list was the Atari CX40 Joystick. Quite a bit about the box is already known, but the company revealed some details about its controllers today that might surprise you.Įarlier this month, we highlighted some of the most memorable game controllers of the last four decades. Something to look forward to: Atari's VCS retro console is just around the corner.

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