XYAB Joystick Controller Pad for Atari 2600 Overview

Stone Age Gamer posted a new video reviewing the XYAB Joystick Controller Pad for the Atari 2600. The pad is described as a nearly one-to-one replica of Atari's classic CX40 joystick. It features one major difference from the original design.

The review includes a detailed visual examination of the controller. Viewers see the pad's layout and construction up close. The video highlights how the replica compares to the original CX40.

The XYAB pad joins a lineage of retro controller reproductions, such as Sony's PlayStation Analog Joystick, which was the company's first analog controller. These efforts aim to preserve classic gaming experiences with modern builds. The video provides a concise overview of the XYAB controller's design and functionality.

Watch the full overview of XYAB's Atari 2600 joystick replica now:

Comment highlights:

"The button on the CX40 is red. They often fade to orange over time. My old CX40 joysticks are still my favorite controllers for my old Atari consoles and computers as well as my more modern emulato..." - @lorensims4846

"love a good click. Berserk, Jungle Hunt, Space Invaders, Combat, Kaboom, Keystone Kapers" - @NintendudeNJ

"Does this new joystick have switches in it? The original one has a plastic rocking thing inside it that touches sensors on a PCB when you move the joystick. I wonder if this new one is like the dif..." - @enfieldjohn101