List of games that support using 2 joysticks paired to the GABE

Some games will need to be in Paddle Mode, as they were intended for 2-player, each with a single Paddle in hand.  With the GABE each player will have a modern Bluetooth controller in hand.

• Archon
• Archon II
• Dogfight
• Mario Bros (2-joystick Mod)
• One on One (Dr. J v. Larry Bird)
• Realm of Impossibility
• Robotron (Mod) - Either 2 players or 1 player using Robotron Mode - left analog for running, and right analog for shooting)
• Warlord
• Blisterball (Paddle Mode)
• Mad Bomber (Paddle Mode)
• Computer Foosball (Paddle Mode)
• Ice Demons (Paddle Mode)
• Pong Reloaded (Paddle Mode) 
• Star Thief (Paddle Mode)
• Tank Attack (Paddle Mode)

Hello all, 
 

I've recently stumbled upon an easy way to get Apple II emulation on an iPhone without any need for jailbreaking or using an internet browser based emulator.

1. Head to the AppStore and download PPSSPP (The PlayStation Portable Emulator) 
2. Download PYAE.zip - I found it here - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SrdP8Y6FBFDFNrRgK9ZC_BOmzd1_83A9/view
3. Using the files app, extract PYAE.zip in the PPSSPP folder under PSP -> GAME
4. Launch PPSSPP and launch pyae 
5. Enjoy Apple II on iOS :-) 
   
   

This emulator is quite basic.  It only supports .dsk files, no harddrive, or much else.  Sound and Video works great.  There is a soft keyboard that works fine as well.  Perfect for quick offline gaming! 

If you want something more full featured and you have available internet you can also use https://apple2ts.com/ right from the browser.

Have fun!

With so much appriciation for the version 1.0 release last week, we have a BIG surprise for you!  

Version 1.1 is now ready for use! 

Features sourced from all the incredible feedback recieved from version 1.0 are in this release.  

• Status Icons
• Easier navigation between the Settings Screen and Status Screen
• Enhanced Paddle senstivity settings, and when senstivity is set to 100, centering is enabled (for games like Bandit, where centering is a benefit)
• Enhanced color bar for PS4 and PS5 controllers. 
• New 'About' screen recognizing folks that supported the project
• and many other improvements...

The manual is also updated to reflect the new updates.

DOWNLOAD VERSION 1.1 NOW

 GABE can be purchased here.

Version 1.00 is here

• Control the display menu wirelessly with the game controller
• Save settings and reset settings
• Use vibrating RuMbLeS - Awesome for Lode Runner!
• Reverse buttons
• Snap Corners 
• Stretch Corners
• Smooth paddle mode - Non-centering!
• Make the paddle left/right, or up/down - you choose!
• Change paddle sensitivity - speed it up, or ssllooww it down
• Robotron Mode - Feels like the arcade!
• 2-player games - One on One, Mario Bros, Archon, and more
• Shortcut buttons to most settings
• Way too many features!
• Updated Manual

Enjoy & Apple ][ Forever!

DOWNLOAD GABE v1.0

GABE can be purchased here. 

Report any bugs to support@retro6502.com

50 users tested, and going strong.  GABE 1.0 firmware will have:

• Paddle mode is finally completed with smooth X and Y axis movement. No more auto centering.  Which means when you move left, the paddle moves left and stays there, when you move right, it moves right and stays there.  No more centering!  True Analog Paddle Movement!
  
  
• Paddle mode sensitivity adjustments - control how fast or how slow the paddle moves.  Finally become an expert at Pong!
  
  
• Menu control via Gamepad - no more stumbling to find the GABE button controls, you can control the display wirelessly with the game controller. Additional quick settings are now available too.  Quickly jump into Robotron mode when needed. 
  
  
• Numerous other stability improvements and fixes...

"Why dont you have a mug?",  "I would really love that "][" logo on a mug!"

I had a few requests for a mug.
Here you go!

Apple II Forever Mug

A few people have asked about how the button and dial should be inserted into the GABE case.  Ive put together a few steps to getting it working. Let me know if anyone has any issues.

Apple ][ Forever

The GABE Case is here, and it is awesome!

Thanks to Javier Rivera from (https://www.8bittees.com/), we have a true masterpeice. 

It is being offered in 2 ways.

1. You can buy one here - https://apple2.retro6502.com/products/gabe-case
2. You can download the STLs from Github - https://github.com/microbmen/Retro6502/tree/main/GABE/Case/STL

Thank you for all your support.  Enjoy!

Here is a great write up and explaination of 2-player support for the Apple II by the great @Lukazi, aka Alex Lukazi.  He has built many very cool devices over the years, as well as amazing software mods.  Lukazi is the brilliance behind the Mario Bros 2-player mod.

https://lukazi.blogspot.com/

https://lukazisloot.blogspot.com/

Watch Chris "Dr T." and Mia review the GABE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q91Fk8GcdW0