Games
[ Nov 23 2025 ]

N64 and Aleck64 Controllers

A quick dive into the Aleck64 and how it differs from the Nintendo64, including a look at the controller pinouts and cartridge adaptors.





Games
[ Nov 22 2024 ]

The Buttercade Bullet Xtra Knob

The Buttercade Bullet Xtra joystick knob is six times more expensive and comes with one third the mass. It’s weird, and I like it.





Games
[ Mar 1 2024 ]

Another Great Sell-Off

I’m admitting, finally, that I’ll never play with my treasures as much as I’d prefer, and letting the next person take part in their history. Videogames ahoy!





Games
[ May 29 2023 ]

Taito Egret II Mini Joystick

Taito’s Egret Mini II Console has an optional joystick, and it’s a modern wonder. New and excellent mechanism, and solid construction.





Games
[ Mar 17 2020 ]

Atari 7800 Proline Controller Review

The ProLine was comfortable, if you like crab-claw hands.





Games
[ Mar 16 2020 ]

3D Controllers: The New Era

A brief exploration into the history of 3D controllers from Sega, Nintendo and Sony.





Games
[ Feb 29 2016 ]

SNK Neo Geo CD Pad Review

The SNK Neo Geo CD pad is amazing to hold and fondle, but in use it’s got significant flaws.





Personal
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[ Sep 4 2007 ]

A new toy

I was in Japan last week and while I had a fantastic time I didn’t find much to buy. A man can only eat so many メロンパン or メロンソーダ, ya know? I bought a couple of cheap trinkets for the camera, but was otherwise prepared to go home with total expenditures of less than two […]





Games
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[ Apr 2 2006 ]

Exploded N64 Controller

I really wish I had thought of this. Someone’s taken an N64 controller and blown it up, suspending all the components with pieces of wire. It looks fantastic.





Games
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[ May 27 2004 ]

Very sexy controllers from Nuby of all places.

Spong.com has some nice pics to show us.





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