Hyperkin "Trooper" Premium Controller for Atari 2600/ RetroN 77 (Color May Vary)

Bought to accompany a Commodore 64 Ultimate. Works perfectly, and feels better than the Atari original. I really like how the stick unscrews for portability.

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.

Nice joystick, very similar to the original Atari joystick (CX-40?) except this one has left & right buttons for alternate left and right-handed use. The only reason I deducted one star is that the shaft of the joystick has a tendency to unscrew from the internals while playing games and periodically I have to screw it back in for fear of causing malfunction or damage to the joystick.

Purchased to use it with C64U. So far works great.

These were never premium joysticks… even back in the day. Made to satisfy the home consumer this stick isn’t exactly as tough as nails, but it’s certainly tough enough for your living room. Has that original “soft touch” when the switches close. Allows for more finesse than the heavy duty arcade sticks. Lightweight, it has to be held by the other hand to keep it stable during use. Perfect for the kiddos or the kid in us.

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.

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.

Good game play. The chamfered corners make it much more comfortable that the 1980's original design.

I can confirm these work PERFECTLY for the retro systems that use a 9 pin Atari style joystick and a single fire button, unlike many other options such as the Hyperkin Ranger which DO NOT work on the Commodore 64 etc. High quality stick with a nice feel and construction and well priced. Highly recommended.

Este control es menos rigido que el original de Atari lo que lo hace muy versatil en los juegos

Excelente joystick para o Atari 2600.

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.

Excellant well made 9 pin joystick