Atari brings the computer age home. Again! Welcome back to the Atari 8-bit world of computing! The powerful Atari 400 set a new standard of capability with its release in 1979, and along with its subsequent models, has been loved by gamers and computer enthusiasts for decades. Now Retro Games and Atari have collaborated to create THE400 Mini. A half-sized version of the distinctively styled Atari 400, emulating the whole 8-bit Atari range from the 400 to the 800XL, and the Atari 5200 home console. Also included is a recreation of the classic Atari CX40 joystick, with an additional seven seamlessly integrated function buttons. Play one of the 25 built-in games, including: Lee, Berzerk, Millipede, Miner 2049er, M.U.L.E, Star Raiders II, and save your progress at any point in one of four save slots per game, or even pause and rewind gameplay to help you through the most difficult parts – a feature new to THE400 Mini. The multi-region THE400 Mini features HD visuals output via HDMI and with five USB ports, you can connect additional controllers or a standard PC keyboard. And as with all Retro Games’ releases you are free to play content you own via a USB flash drive, and learn to program in BASIC. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to the world of retro computing, THE400 Mini has something to offer! However, some users have reported trouble with THECXSTICK related to reliable directions and diagonals. In this video, Jon finds a way to test & diagnose the problem and even tries out a clever solution proposed by an Atari community member over on Atari Age!
Note that performing modifications seen in this video may void your warranty.
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Joystick Test Files » drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QNJk9irnWMWFc5N55O7ekAxNWpVO3FlR
Antic Archive » www.atarimagazines.com/v8n5/JoystickLaboratory.html
AtariAge Thread » forums.atariage.com/topic/364310-thecxstick-ultimate-fix
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