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hockeyfreak186:

Hi everyone :),

I just recently dove into the world that is this wonderful hobby.  I have read a lot, but am still learning some things as I go.  I recently started a 3 sidded cocktail which can be seen here: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=104008.0

I am trying to keep this thing on a low budget so I went and bought 4 happ competition sticks(1 for each vert side and 2 for the horizontal side) which are 8-way sticks.  I heard that for the price they aren't bad.  But in recent reading I found that people say it is a pain to play 4-way games with an 8-way stick.

I guess what i had in mind was to find if there are any type of restrictor plates for these sticks, or if I need a 4 way at all?  I really only need one 4-way for the main player vertical side.  I heard you can cut diamond shaped holes in the cp, but that's not the route I was wanting to go.  Are there even a lot of vertical games that use 8-ways that i would miss out on if i were to do that?

Another solution I had thought of was to just buy a new joystick.  And if that's the case can anyone suggest a decent 4-way or even a 4-way/8-way for a reasonable price?

Any advice, suggestions, or any help at all would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks! :laugh:



severdhed:

I believe groovygamegear.com sells 4way restrictors for happy sticks.  There are only a few sticks that are switchable from the  top of the panel...and a lot of people that have used them don't seem to like the feel of them.  If you have the money, a u360 is the best option for this.  If you want.a.dedicated 4way, the sanwa jlw is awesome.  I posted this  from my phone, so sorry for any typos.

mmb:


--- Quote from: severdhed on July 30, 2010, 09:17:06 am ---I believe groovygamegear.com sells 4way restrictors for happy sticks.

--- End quote ---

The Groovy Gamer Gear 4way restrictor is for Happ Super Joysticks, not the comp that OP has.  I have a super with the restrictor plate and it's a good solution for around $13.50 +SH.

The Comp stick doesn't have the holes available to mount the restrictor plate like the Super has.


Screws into these holes


The Comp lacks that mount point and the actuator isn't compatible.




severdhed:

ahh, i knew they made one, but i wasnt sure which happ stick it was for.  personally, i dont think you can get a better 4way stick than a sanwa JLW-TM-8.  it is switchable to 8way also but it involves loosening 4 screws and turning the restrictor plate from below.  they are awesome 4way sticks though and not too expensive. $20.90 + shipping from lizardlick.com (that price includes 1 balltop, which you have to select separately)

http://www.lizardlick.com/pages/joysticks.shtml

hockeyfreak186:

Thank you mmb and severdhed for your suggestions! ;D  I think the easiest solution is just to buy a new joystick, i just wanted to make sure that there wasn't a restrictor plate for the happ competition.  The u360 is a little much for my needs, but the happ super and JLW-TM-8 seem to be what im looking for.  Ill do a little research on both to see which one fits my needs better.  Thanks again!

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