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2600-A Controller

Everyone has that product (or products) they love but wish had been produced more design-consciously. The Atari 2600 console is a nostalgic favorite of the video game community that is noted for introducing the joystick controller. Despite this, there are several aesthetic and functional issues with Atari's classic joystick and button that this CAD redesign strives to address

Problem Points

Ideation

Atari Sketches.png

Ergonomic shape

Simple

Maintains retro feel

Added detailing

Uncomfortable to press

Original...

Joystick cover

Joystick frame

Button

Cord

Screws

Sensor

...vs. Remodel

Atari red detailing

Diagonal sensors

Button on top of joystick

Atari Logo

Ergonomic shape

Glossy finish

Jordan Gifford Design

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