ColecoVision ADAM Computer 3rd Party & Original Controllers

COLECO INDUSTRIES

The original Coleco Industries controllers were the standard input devices for both the ColecoVision and ADAM computer systems. These controllers featured a distinctive design with a numeric keypad, directional disc, and side action buttons that became iconic in 1980s gaming.

REPLACEMENT CONTROLLERS

US Replacement Hand Controller

Left Side View

Top View

Right Side View

Front View

Rear View

Bottom View

Canadian Replacement Hand Controller

Left Side View

Top View

Right Side View

Front View

Rear View

Bottom View

Official replacement controllers manufactured by Coleco Industries for both US and Canadian markets. These controllers maintained the same specifications and build quality as the original bundled controllers. The Canadian variants are particularly sought after by collectors due to their limited production run and unique regional characteristics.

AMIGA

Comrex ComMander Deluxe for ColecoVision Box

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Comrex ComMander Deluxe for ColecoVision

Comrex ComMander Deluxe for ColecoVision Front

Amiga produced the "Power Stick" controller series that was compatible with multiple gaming systems including the ColecoVision. These controllers were known for their robust construction and were designed to work across various platforms, making them a versatile choice for multi-system owners.

COLLECTORVISION

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Modern controller solutions from companies like CollectorVision offer enhanced durability and improved ergonomics while maintaining full compatibility with original ColecoVision and ADAM hardware. These controllers often feature better build quality and more responsive controls than the originals.

COMREX

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Comrex produced third-party controllers and accessories compatible with the ColecoVision and ADAM systems. These controllers offered alternative designs and enhanced functionality while maintaining full compatibility with the original hardware specifications.

COMPETITION PRO

Competition Pro manufactured high-quality joysticks including the popular Competition Pro 5000 model that was compatible with ColecoVision and other gaming systems. These controllers were particularly favored by serious gamers for their precision, durability, and professional-grade construction that could withstand intensive gaming sessions.

EDLADDIN CUSTOM CONTROLLERS

SUPER CV ARCADE CONTROLLER

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Take classic ColecoVision and Adam computer games to a whole new level with the Super CV - an arcade controller that replicates the controls of the original Super Action controller by Coleco, less the thumbwheel.

Super CV transforms gameplay on great ColecoVision games like Burger Time, Donkey Kong, Mr. Do, Pepper II, and many more. The octagonal restrictor plate is the perfect compromise between a 4-way and 8-way joystick, providing distinct landing points for your stick in all eight directions. The Suzo-Happ arcade fire buttons deliver true left/right two-button control just like the original ColecoVision controllers, while the third and fourth buttons replicate the action of the purple and blue buttons on the Super Action controller, delivering great play on games like Front Line, Rocky: Super Action Boxing, Spy Hunter, and Star Trek: Strategic Operations Simulator.

Compatible Systems:

• Atari 2600 and Atari 7800 (mostly)

• ColecoVision and Adam Computer

• Single-button mode support for various games

Special Modes:

• Super Cobra and Xevious: single-button bomb mode

• Almost three-console controller for the price of one

Technical Features:

• Octagonal restrictor plate for precise 8-direction control

• Suzo-Happ arcade-quality fire buttons

• Replicates Super Action controller functionality

• Professional arcade-style construction

• Built to order with 3-4 week shipping

ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS

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SUPER COMBO

Multi-console controller for Atari 2600, 7800, ColecoVision
Sanwa™ JLF-TP-8YT ball-top joystick
Octagonal restrictor plate
Four pairs of Suzo-Happ fire buttons
Ambidextrous arcade experience
Custom 3D printed keypad frame

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EASY CV KIT

DIY Super Action-style controller kit
Easy CV input/output board
12-key membrane keypad
Clearly-marked solder pads
Supports up to 4 fire buttons
Optional DB9 connector mounting

Edladdin Controllers specializes in creating high-quality, arcade-style controllers that enhance the retro gaming experience. Built to order with approximately 3-4 week shipping times, these controllers represent the pinnacle of modern craftsmanship applied to classic gaming hardware, delivering professional arcade performance for home console systems.

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HIGH SCORE

High Score manufactured arcade-style controllers and joysticks for various home gaming systems including the ColecoVision and ADAM. Their controllers were known for robust construction and improved responsiveness compared to standard controllers, appealing to serious gamers seeking enhanced control precision.

KRAFT

Kraft Systems manufactured a variety of joysticks and controllers for multiple gaming platforms including the ColecoVision. Known for their innovative designs and reliable construction, Kraft controllers often featured unique ergonomic improvements and enhanced responsiveness compared to standard controllers of the era.

NEWPORT

Newport manufactured the "Champ Keypad" controller for the ColecoVision system. This controller maintained full keypad functionality while offering improved ergonomics and enhanced gaming performance, making it a popular alternative to the standard ColecoVision controllers.

NEWPORT

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Newport ProStick controllers were professional-grade gaming peripherals designed for serious ColecoVision and ADAM users. These controllers featured enhanced build quality, improved button response, and ergonomic designs that provided superior comfort during extended gaming sessions.

RETROGAMEBOYZ

RetroGameBoyz offers professionally designed handmade control pads specifically for the original ColecoVision video game system. These modern controllers provide a comfortable replacement alternative to original controllers, making classic games more enjoyable to play.

CURRENT PRODUCTS

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CONTROL PAD

4-Button ColecoVision Controller

• (B) left button and (A) right button
• Hold both buttons for 3rd action
• Start button mapped to keypad button 1
• Select button mapped to keypad button *
• Also compatible with CollectorVision Phoenix
• Works with Atari 2600 (1 button games)

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ARCADE STICK

ColecoVision Arcade Stick

• Professional arcade-style joystick
• 4-way vs 8-way gaming support
• Brings authentic arcade experience home
• Handcrafted with quality components
• Enhanced precision and durability

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Arcade Stick 4 Button Super Action

ColecoVision 4 Button Arcade Stick

• Black Base, Black Bottom with Colecovision Theme
• 8 way directional copy / clone JLF Joystick - white ball
• Versatile "Sammy" board technology
• Genuine Sanwa Brand OBSF-24mm high quality fire buttons (4)
• Custom made wire harness and connectors

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Arcade Stick 4 Button Super Action Colors Sanwa Buttons

ColecoVision 4 Button Arcade Stick

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RetroGameBoyz Colecovision Arcade Stick 4 Button Genuine Sanwa Stick DK

Donkey Kong Arcade Stick 4 Button

ColecoVision 4 Button Arcade Stick

• Red Base, Block Bottom with Donkey Kong Theme
• 8 way directional Genuine Sanwa Brand JLF Joystick - Black ball
• Custom Keypad with specifically PCB designed for Colecovision
• Versatile "Sammy" board technology
• Rubber feet on base

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Colecovision Keypad Module

ALLOWS FOR NON-KEPAD CONTROLLER USE

• 3 x 4 12 button keypad
• Durable plastic case with color inlay letters
• Versatile "Sammy" board technology
• Rubber feet on base

Important Compatibility Notes: Not every game can be played with simplified controllers. Games designed for the Super Action Controller or those requiring specific keypad overlay functions (like Mousetrap) may need additional hardware. The Y-cable accessory allows use of original ColecoVision keypad alongside RetroGameBoyz controllers for maximum compatibility.

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SPECTRAVIDEO

Spectravideo International was the original manufacturer of the famous QuickShot series of joysticks, including the QuickShot I, II, III, and other models. Founded in 1981 by Harry Fox and Alex Weiss, the company developed and patented ergonomic joystick designs that became the basis for their popular QuickShot line. The QuickShot III (SV-103) was specifically designed for ColecoVision compatibility, featuring full keypad functionality and dual fire buttons, making it a superior alternative to the original Coleco controllers.

SPECIALTY & PROMOTIONAL CONTROLLERS

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Special edition and promotional controllers were occasionally produced for specific games or marketing campaigns. The Smurf Challenge controller shown above is an extremely rare promotional item that represents the creative marketing approaches used during the height of ColecoVision's popularity.

SUNCOM

Suncom was a prominent manufacturer of third-party controllers and gaming accessories during the 1980s. Their ColecoVision-compatible controllers featured innovative designs and enhanced functionality, often incorporating advanced joystick mechanisms and improved button layouts for better gaming performance.

TAC (Total Action Control) controllers including the popular TAC-2 series that were compatible with ColecoVision and multiple other gaming systems. These controllers were known for their solid construction, responsive controls, and cross-platform compatibility, making them a favorite among gamers who owned multiple systems.

VIKING VIDEO GAMES (HAND CONTROLLERS / COLECO 2490)

The Coleco #2490 Hand Controller was the ColecoVision's original, and only, controller at launch in 1982: a stubby 8-way mushroom joystick, 2 fire buttons, a 12-button keypad and a short coiled cord. These builds re-engineer the joystick to stand taller with an arcade-style ball knob, and each controller is refurbished and rewired with a 6' straight cable. The game-themed editions celebrate the ColecoVision's arcade ports. Quantities shown are the number of each variant produced.

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Coleco Black

2019 - Quantity (4)

• Black ball-top joystick knob with shaft extension
• 6' Straight wire cord

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Coleco Silver

2008 - Quantity (2)

• Silver dyed ball-top joystick knob with shaft extension
• Marquee artwork
• 6' Straight wire cord

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Carnival

2019 - Quantity (1)

• Housing lower half dyed white
• Housing upper half dyed red
• Left and right fire buttons dyed black
• Black ball-top joystick knob with shaft extension
• Custom keypad underlay
• Marquee artwork
• 6' Straight wire cord
• Custom manual

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Defender

2019 - Quantity (1)

• Stock black housing with keypad grid area dyed white
• Left fire button dyed white
• Right fire button dyed green
• Red ball-top joystick knob with shaft extension
• Custom keypad underlay
• Marquee artwork
• 6' Straight wire cord
• Custom manual

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Donkey Kong

2009 - Quantity (17) (paired as set with Donkey Kong Jr)

• Housing upper and lower halves dyed light blue
• Left and right fire buttons dyed orange
• Black ball-top joystick knob with shaft extension
• Custom keypad underlay
• Marquee artwork
• 6' Straight wire cord
• Custom manual

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Donkey Kong

Radar Scope Conversion

2019 - Quantity (1)

• Housing upper and lower halves dyed red
• Left and right fire buttons dyed orange
• Black ball-top joystick knob with shaft extension
• Custom keypad underlay
• Marquee artwork
• 6' Straight wire cord
• Custom manual

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Donkey Kong Jr

2009 - Quantity (17) (paired as set with Donkey Kong)

• Housing upper and lower halves dyed orange
• Left and right fire buttons dyed light blue
• Black ball-top joystick knob with shaft extension
• Custom keypad underlay
• Marquee artwork
• 6' Straight wire cord
• Custom manual

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Mouse Trap

2019 - Quantity (1) (paired as set with Venture)

• Housing upper and lower halves dyed white
• Left and right fire buttons dyed black
• Blue dyed ball-top joystick knob with shaft extension
• Custom keypad underlay
• Marquee artwork
• 6' Straight wire cord
• Custom manual

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Ms. Pac-Man

2008 - Quantity (14) (paired as set with Pac-Man)

• Housing upper and lower halves dyed dark blue
• Left and right fire buttons dyed white
• Red ball-top joystick knob with shaft extension
• Custom keypad underlay
• Marquee artwork
• 6' Straight wire cord
• Custom manual

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Ms. Pac-Man

(b) Pink Buttons

2008 - Quantity (1) (paired as set with Pac-Man (b))

• Housing upper and lower halves dyed dark blue
• Left and right fire buttons dyed pink
• Red ball-top joystick knob with shaft extension
• Custom keypad underlay
• Marquee artwork
• 6' Straight wire cord
• Custom manual

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Pac-Man

2008 - Quantity (15) (14 paired as set with Ms. Pac-Man, 1 made individually)

• Housing upper and lower halves dyed yellow
• Left and right fire buttons dyed white
• Red ball-top joystick knob with shaft extension
• Custom keypad underlay
• Marquee artwork
• 6' Straight wire cord
• Custom manual

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Pac-Man

(b) Black Buttons

2008 - Quantity (1) (paired as set with Ms. Pac-Man (b))

• Housing upper and lower halves dyed yellow
• Left and right fire buttons dyed black
• Red ball-top joystick knob with shaft extension
• Custom keypad underlay
• Marquee artwork
• 6' Straight wire cord
• Custom manual

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Pac-Man Plus

2019 - Quantity (1)

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Popeye

2019 - Quantity (1)

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Venture

2019 - Quantity (2) (1 paired as set with Mouse Trap, 1 made individually)

• Housing upper and lower halves dyed white
• Left and right fire buttons dyed red
• Black ball-top joystick knob with shaft extension
• Custom keypad underlay
• Marquee artwork
• 6' Straight wire cord
• Custom manual

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#2495 Display

2019 - Quantity (2) (L.E. (a) & (b) 001/002 and (a) & (b) 002/002)

• Left fire button dyed red
• Right fire button dyed green
• Red ball-top joystick knob with shaft extension
• Marquee artwork
• 6' Straight wire cord
• Custom manual

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VIKING VIDEO GAMES (QUICKSHOT III / SPECTRAVIDEO SV-103)

Back in 2019, custom "themed" SV-103 controllers were created based on games whose arcade counterparts employed a large flight stick / grip type of joystick. This section showcases all of the variants that were made, along with quantities of each that were produced.

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Buck Rogers

Planet of Zoom

2019 - Quantity (1)

• Housing upper half dyed blue
• Grip dyed silver
• Grip and base fire buttons dyed red
• Custom keypad underlay
• Marquee artwork
• Custom manual

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Gorf

2019 - Quantity (1)

• Housing upper half dyed light blue
• Housing lower half dyed silver
• Grip and base fire buttons dyed red
• Custom keypad underlay
• Marquee artwork
• Custom manual

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Zaxxon

2019 - Quantity (7)

• Housing upper half dyed silver
• Grip and base fire buttons dyed red
• Custom keypad underlay
• Marquee artwork
• Custom manual

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VIKING VIDEO GAMES (JOYSTICK CONTROLLERS MK. I)

Available only by special request (each build requires donor hardware), so this line is mostly an archive. The first was built in 2019, a Donkey Kong edition in a re-purposed HORI HSS-09 Sega Saturn fight stick fitted with an Edladdin "Easy CV I/O Board + Keypad". Most variants are themed for the ColecoVision's arcade ports.

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