One of the issues with playing games via emulation methods on a computer, has always been the input devices. Using a keyboard or mouse is very tedious and doesn’t offer the same feel as the original controllers. Meanwhile, a variety of USB style re-creations of the classic controllers is a nice touch to bring back some of the classic goodness. But how about just plugging in the original controllers in your computer? That’s exactly what the Ultimate PC Interface is all about, and now offers support for the Intellivision, ColecoVision and Atari 2600!

With the uniqueness that the Intellvision controller provides with the disc, there really is no other way that the games should be played, unless it’s on actual hardware, of course. The device will allow you to plug in two controllers into a standard PC (running Windows or Linux), or the Apple Macintosh, and does not require drivers as it is recognized as a USB joystick, offering plug and play operation. It has a series of DIP switches for selecting ColecoVision or Intellivision joysticks. Not only can you use standard Intellivision controllers, but it’s also compatible with the ECS keyboard, as well as the music synthesizer! When the adapter is in ColecoVision mode, it is also compatible with not only the Coleco Super Action Controllers and Steering Wheel, but Atari 2600 joysticks as well! A complete list of features is as follows:

USB 2.0, runs at full speed (12 Megabits/sec), backwards compatible with USB 1.1

Compatible with Windows/Mac/Linux – any OS that supports USB HID devices

Data transmitted every millisecond (1000 times a second) for minimal delay

Lead free board and solder. RoHS components as available

Made in the USA

Supports all 16 directions of the Intellivision disc

Includes dongle to connect original Intellivision controller without cord modification



Works with the Coleco Super Action controller keypad



Firmware is upgradable over the USB (windows required)

The Ultimate PC Interface is available for purchase directly from Hafner Enterprises LLC, for the cost of $69. Payment is accepted via PayPal only, and the items will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail, completely insured. While the initial batch has already been sold out, orders are being accepted for a second batch to be made available later this month.

Order Link: http://www.intellivision.us/intvgames/interface/interface.php