{"product_id":"retrogameboyz-playcovision-colecovision-atari-2600-compatible-control-pad","title":"RetroGameBoyz PlaycoVision Colecovision Atari 2600 Compatible Control Pad","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ColecoVision controller you always wanted.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PlaycoVision swaps the original's stiff joystick and crowded keypad for a modern pad: a responsive D-pad, two arcade-style fire buttons, and the keypad keys you actually use, built right in. Pick your skill level, start the game and play, without hunting for a keypad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-------------------------\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 6px; border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden; display: flex; max-width: 520px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex: 1; background: #e01200;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"flex: 1; background: #fe6f00;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"flex: 1; background: #f6d106;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"flex: 1; background: #009844;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"flex: 1; background: #0077ed;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"flex: 1; background: #191549;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--------------------------\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe comfort of a classic NES-style gamepad\u003c\/strong\u003e The PlaycoVision uses the tried-and-true NES-style layout that millions of players grew up with: D-pad under your left thumb, fire buttons under your right, and a flat, rectangular body that rests naturally in both hands. It's comfortable for hours, with none of the hand cramps the original ColecoVision stick was famous for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA real injection-molded case, not 3D printed\u003c\/strong\u003e It's built in a solid \u003cstrong\u003einjection-molded case\u003c\/strong\u003e, the same way commercial controllers are made. That means smooth surfaces, tight seams and a sturdy feel. There are no print lines, no rough edges, and no flexing when the action gets intense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-------------------------\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 6px; border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden; display: flex; max-width: 520px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex: 1; background: #e01200;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"flex: 1; background: #fe6f00;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"flex: 1; background: #f6d106;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"flex: 1; background: #009844;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"flex: 1; background: #0077ed;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"flex: 1; background: #191549;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--------------------------\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost commonly used Keypad keys, built in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas its own button. It starts and restarts most games.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHold Shift + a direction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1, 2, 6 and 9\u003c\/strong\u003e, and use the diagonals for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3, #, and 5\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe numbers are printed right around the D-pad, so there's nothing to memorize.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers the usual start sequences, including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 to add a coin and 1 to start\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon homebrew and multicart arcade ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for long cords\u003c\/strong\u003e On a long extension cord, the original controller (and most replacements) can mistake Button I for Button II. In Defender, that means a smart bomb every time you fire. The PlaycoVision has a fix built into the circuit, and we've tested it with long cords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo real fire buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e Buttons I and II work independently or together, so games that use both at once, like Tutankham, work as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlug in and play\u003c\/strong\u003e No batteries, no switches, no setup. Plug it into the controller port and go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-built in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e by RetroGameBoyz. We've sold over 10,000 controllers since 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited lifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e Join the RetroGameBoyz Inner Workshop on Facebook ($0.99\/mo, cancel anytime), and labor and wear parts are covered for as long as you're a member. Full details are on the insert in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with the ColecoVision and Atari 2600 (+) only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeys\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4, 7, 8 and 0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earen't included. Games that need those keys during play still need an original keypad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile Shift is held, the game also sees the direction. 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