What is the best recommended joystick that is 2600 compatible these days?

[alank2]

I've seen knock off cheap $10 ones on eBay, but they generally not well regarded as far as durability or quality. Does anyone have a recommendation for a 2600 compatible joystick these days?

 

[fatwizard]

While they are no long made, the Wico joysticks were very sturdy and even my most banged up example works very well every time. I don't know of a better 2600 style joystick.

 

[kgober]

I concur, get a Wico joystick. Even used they are still better than anything anyone is making now.

 

[geoffm3]

The Suncom Slik Stik and TAC-2 are good choices too.

 

[LesB3]

Second on the SLIK STIK. Mine still work great today, 30 years on...

 

[geoffm3]

Second on the SLIK STIK. Mine still work great today, 30 years on...

Another plus if you, like me, have smaller children you like to try and include in your hobby: it is small enough that small hands can manage, but not so small that larger hands can't. I like mine too.