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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: Jumpdash on November 15, 2023, 08:57:11 AM

Title: Safe to use autofire adater made for C64/atari on amiga ?
Post by: Jumpdash on November 15, 2023, 08:57:11 AM
Anyone have any idea? Was told that it can complicate the amiga circuit or pose risk due to having a different circuit board, is this true or only a problem when it's with the sega autofire adapter. I found one at a local thift store that was specifically designed as stated on the box that it works on the c64/atari it seems to be from the early 80s.
Title: Re: Safe to use autofire adater made for C64/atari on amiga ?
Post by: Boing-ball on November 15, 2023, 04:03:58 PM
Not sure onthat one. I know that there was speculation that using a Sega Genesis Gamepad could in fact cause issues with the Amiga CIA chip… or to use one on a C64/C128 can cause damage. Maybe this could be something similar?

If you are saying early 80’s then the Amiga wasn’t a thing back then…

In my honest opinion, unless you are good with a soldering iron and a have a few spare Amiga CIA chips to hand, then I wouldn’t chance it.
Title: Re: Safe to use autofire adater made for C64/atari on amiga ?
Post by: Minuous on November 15, 2023, 07:55:27 PM
The gameports on the Amiga (and C64, etc.) are Atari-compatible; that was why this standard was supported by Commodore in the first place.