Compare iCode Adapters

Every iCode adapter turns your original controllers into standard USB gamepads for PC, Mac, Linux, MiSTer, Nintendo Switch and phones, with jitter-free paddles and free setup and updates in iCodeHub. They come in two families.

Ultimate

The full experience

A color screen that shows your controller live, an on-device menu for every setting, and arcade, Atari and built-in games you can play right on the adapter. Choose by how many players and which consoles.

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Ultimate SE

Low price, just works

The same adapter inside, in a compact box with no screen. Plug it in and play; fine-tune it any time in iCodeHub. One edition for each console, so you only pay for what you use.

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Ultimate

Atari 2600 and 7800 with one or two players: Duo Ultimate (it also takes ColecoVision, Intellivision, Vectrex and Sega Genesis). Four players: Quad Ultimate. Atari 5200: Duo 5200 Ultimate. Smallest: Uno Ultimate.

Uno Ultimate CXiCode Uno Ultimate CXDuo UltimateiCode Duo UltimateDuo 5200 UltimateiCode Duo 5200 UltimateQuad Ultimate CXiCode Quad Ultimate CXQuad Ultimate CX-WiCode Quad Ultimate CX-W
Ports and players
Controller ports122 (Atari 5200)44
Players at once1 (2 with paddles)2 (4 with paddles)244
Controllers
Atari joystickAtari paddlesAtari driving controllerAtari Trak-BallAtari keypadAtari joysticks, paddles, driving controllers, trackballs and keypads✓✓—✓✓
Atari 5200 controllerAtari 5200 Trak-Ball (CX-53)Atari 5200 controllers and CX-53 Trak-Ball—with 5200 coupler kit✓with 5200 coupler kitwith 5200 coupler kit
ColecoVision hand controllerColecoVision Super Action controllerColecoVision (incl. Super Action)—✓———
Intellivision hand controllerIntellivision—✓———
Vectrex controllerVectrex—✓———
Sega Genesis 3-button controllerSega Genesis 6-button controllerSega Genesis (3 and 6 button)—✓———
On the device
Color screen and on-screen menu✓✓✓✓✓
Arcade games and Atari 800 / 5200 games on its screen—✓✓✓✓
Built-in mini-games (Iron Dome, Brick Bash, Jaw Cruncher)✓✓✓✓✓
Wireless Bluetooth and battery————✓
Every model
Jitter-free paddles and analog✓✓✓✓✓
Button remapping and mouse emulation✓✓✓✓✓
Free iCodeHub app: presets, backups, firmware updates✓✓✓✓✓
The Uno reads both paddles of a pair on its one port. The Atari 7800 two-button joystick works on the Uno, Duo, Duo SE and Quad (Ports 1 and 2). The 5200 coupler kit is sold separately.

Ultimate SE

Pick the edition for your console. No screen and no menus to learn: the default setup plays right away, and everything can be changed in iCodeHub.

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Console2600 / 78002600 / 78005200
Controller ports242222
ControllersAtari joystickAtari paddlesAtari driving controllerAtari Trak-BallAtari keypadJoysticks (incl. 7800 two-button), paddles, driving controllers, trackballs, keypadsAtari joystickAtari paddlesAtari driving controllerAtari Trak-BallAtari keypadJoysticks, paddles, driving controllers, trackballs, keypadsAtari 5200 controller5200 controller with keypad (not the CX-53 Trak-Ball)ColecoVision hand controllerColecoVision Super Action controllerHand Controller and Super Action ControllerIntellivision hand controllerHand Controller (disc and keypad)Vectrex controllerVectrex controller
On the deviceStatus LEDs, 2 buttonsVoice prompts, 5 buttons2 buttonsStatus LEDs, 2 buttonsStatus LEDs, 2 buttonsStatus LEDs, 2 buttons
Every SE model
Plug and play, no drivers✓✓✓✓✓✓
Button and keypad remapping, mouse emulation (iCodeHub)✓✓✓✓✓✓
Free iCodeHub app: presets, backups, firmware updates✓✓✓✓✓✓
Want more than one console in one adapter, a screen, or games on the device? See the Ultimate models above.

Have an older Pro or Plus adapter? See the Pro and Plus adapters comparison and their firmware updates. Still not sure which to get? Ask us.

Atari, Atari 2600, 5200 and 7800, ColecoVision, Intellivision, Vectrex, Sega, Genesis and Nintendo Switch are trademarks of their respective owners. iCode is not affiliated with or endorsed by them; product names and logos are used only to show which controllers and systems our adapters work with.