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Option8, LLC

385 orders since Jun 10, 2013

Raleigh, NC, United States of America

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Product: (4.76)

Documentation: (4.47)

Shipping: (4.71)

Communication: (4.71)

All Reviews

Chris | Sept. 19, 2018

Logitech K750 with Purple lle Card (older Version)-Flawless

For RetroConnector keyboard interface for Apple IIe

The Logitech Wireless K750 Keyboard for. Mac is working flawlessly with my Apple lle and the purple interface card. I’ve had the older card for a while but just yesterday installed it. I’ve been performing tests for a few hours with no issues. The Command, option, control keys work as do the arrow keys, and the 10 keypad on the right side. Thrilled. While doing this the pass through connection from the actual IIe Keyboard is working. That is how I perform control-resets.

Didier | Feb. 16, 2018

never worked

For RetroConnector keyboard interface for Apple IIe

This product is a shame, it never worked
it's failing with most of the keyboard I tried...

the keyboard reset again and again...

the best result were obtained with parallax ps/2 keyboard + usb to ps/2 adaptor...

Dan | Oct. 10, 2017

Works perfectly. I bought two just to have a spare.

For RetroConnector Joystick Shield

I was playing Wings of Fury in an emulator and couldn't for the life of me figure out why I was doing so poorly. Long story short, the game was designed with the joystick of the times in mind, and they had a square-shaped enclosure vs the circular enclosure on modern gamepads. The code very specifically was looking for that 135 degree joystick position for take-off, which is trivial with a square share (slam the stick in the upper-left corner) but more difficult with a circular shape. The shield arrived quickly and very well packed. "Documentation" is etched right into the board (so you can't really lose it). Plug it in and go. PS - If you have a mounting bracket for an RS-232 serial port, the RetroConnect bolts perfectly onto that so you can have an extremely elegant solution for PC installation. Well except you can't get at the ZERO button but most emulators provide joystick calibration.

Adam | July 3, 2017

Great fun for vintage computing fans

For Apple 9-pin mouse to USB adapter

For all Apple geeks and old computer fans, this very clever adapter adds a bit of charm and whimsy to a modern computer setup. It works well with no setup required, I currently have a first generation 9 pin Apple mouse working with a modern Intel iMac. Lots of fun!

Matthew | April 22, 2017

Works great! Fast shipping and quality product!

For Uthernet II Light Pipe

I bought the version that combines with an RJ45 panel-mount extension cable. The cable wasn't in stock at the time but I bought one online for $5. The light pipes connect snugly to the Uthernet II card, and also has a slide-away type connection so that if you do accidentally tug on it while tinkering around, it slides off the card without breaking the attaching clip. The lights look great, and my Apple IIe now has a lighted ethernet panel mount instead of a wire running into the back of the case! My girlfriend is normally not very excited about my Apple II explorations but the Light Pipe got a "Wow! That's really cool!" endorsement. Buy the Light Pipe. It's girlfriend approved.

James | March 8, 2017

Working great on IIgs

For RetroConnector Joystick Interface for Apple II

Using mine on a IIgs with a Cirka SNES USB controller. (The Cirka controllers are some of the best re-production of the original SNES pads.) Works great, highly recommended. You'll have to excuse me, Bubble Bobble just finished loading.

Bob | Jan. 25, 2017

Adapter works perfectly.

For Joystick adapter for Apple IIc

I bought this 16-9 adapter to be able to connect an Apple II c game stick to my vintage Apple IIe computer. The adapter works perfectly, and the right angle version is particularly well-suited to this application. Now I am very happy with the results. Thanks.

Ron | Sept. 5, 2016

Fantastic!!

For RetroConnector Joystick Shield

It works great!!
A must have for any Apple Enthusiast!
The USB adapter works exactly as described on the web site, and is a simple plug and play.
I highly recommend this very unique adapter!!

Stephen | April 25, 2016

Love it!

For RetroConnector keyboard shield - Apple IIc or IIc+

The keyboard connector for the iic is great. I love the additional control added for the LEDs and iic specific buttons. Highly recommended

Neil | Jan. 12, 2016

Wonderful conversion: works perfectly

For M0100 to USB Conversion

If you're a long-term Apple fan then you'll really appreciate this product. It's a pleasurable and memory-invoking experience to use the mouse with my MacBook Pro. Definitely recommended.

Mary | Jan. 12, 2016

An inexpensive and excellent piece of work

For M0100 to USB Conversion

If you lived through the original Mac days of 1984, you'll really appreciate this modern update of the original Macintosh ball mouse. Sure, there's no scroll wheel or right-click, but you don't have to scrape gunk off the ball rollers any more, or crawl around on your hands and knees after the ball rolls under your desk.

The conversion is 100% reversible and all the original mouse parts, cleaned, are supplied in the unlikely even you ever need to connect the mouse to a 1980s-era Mac. For the price, this is an excellent piece of nostalgia any Mac user will appreciate.

Dale | Oct. 6, 2015

Works great!

For RetroConnector Joystick Interface for Apple II

I also purchased the controller recommended in the documentation. They both work perfectly. It's nice using a "modern" controller with on the Apple //e and //c.

Dale | Oct. 6, 2015

Works perfectly.

For RetroConnector keyboard shield for Apple IIe

I was able to use the connector on my //e keyboard with a Raspberry Pi, creating a RetroPie Gaming machine. Review Image

Response from Option8, LLC | Oct. 6, 2015

Cool! Care to share some photos?

John | July 18, 2015

Great solution!

For Apple III Disk II Cable

This is a great solution allowing the Apple /// access to updated technology using SD cards instead of floppies.

Harry W Rhea | April 30, 2015

It works well

For RetroConnector Joystick Shield

The adapter works well on my son's old iMac, but didn't as well on my newer iMac due to some custom configuration on my part of my iMac. It works very well with Virtual ][, which is why I bought it in the first place. The only thing I think that would make it better would be for it to have some kind of casing around it so that the circuitry wasn't exposed.

Reginald | Jan. 22, 2015

Works perfectly with my Apple 5.25 drive and joystick .

For Apple IIe Card Y-Cable

Works perfectly and I can now enjoy my old Dos3.3 games . Reasonably priced even with postage to Australia .

Kevin | Nov. 14, 2014

great product

For RetroConnector Joystick Shield

I purchased the RetroConnector and can not be pleased enough. great site for finding those items that one might want that are off the beaten path.

thanks

Denis | Feb. 21, 2014

Y Cable replacement for Apple IIe PDS card

For Apple IIe Card Y-Cable

Cable works as expected. It fits perfectly well and do the job.
What a pleasure to be able to play Karateka again.

Thanks!!!

Response from Option8, LLC | Feb. 23, 2014

Awesome!

Roland | Feb. 13, 2014

Apple IIc keyboard and original box with Raspberry PI

For RetroConnector keyboard shield - Apple IIc or IIc+

I use it with Linapple Emulator and it works like a charm.
A really cool product!
I am excited.

Response from Option8, LLC | Feb. 13, 2014

Glad it's working for you. Care to post some video?

Denis | Feb. 9, 2014

Used with an Apple IIe and MadCatz USB gamepad

For RetroConnector Joystick Interface for Apple II

Retroconnector is working as expected with MadCatz Controller.
I was unable to use my Xbox 360 wired USB controller with it.

Very satisfied and interface is working great.

Thanks. Review Image

Response from Option8, LLC | Feb. 10, 2014

Great to hear it's working for you. I'll add the MadCatz and Xbox controllers to the list of supported/unsupported controllers.

Thanks!

Marco | Dec. 25, 2013

Back to 80s games with original joysticks

For RetroConnector Joystick Shield

Works very well, easy to connect. No software required. Check the calibration with emulators and everything will work. Tested on MacBook Pro 15 "2012 Mavericks 10.9.1, Virtual II emulator and Apple II Joystick (DB9 port). Back to 80s games with original joysticks

Response from Option8, LLC | Dec. 31, 2013

Glad to hear it's working for you!