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goldenageofarcade:

Hi,

I've converted my frankenpanel to detachable/replaceable panel setup, and I really want to get a nice stick for my 4-way panel.  It's going to be a single 4-way and 2 buttons.  With very few exceptions, there will be no games newer than about 1984 played with this setup.  Is there a great joystick currently in production/available that is 4-way leaf that can be recommended to me?  I've seen one or two available, but the pics don't show me enough (does it have a diamond restrictor, etc?).

I don't mind if it's designed for metal panels, mine is 3/4 MDF but I can route it out if needed.  I prefer a ball-top, and I would like it to have about 1.5"-2" of height to the bottom of the ball.

I really don't want to find an old Wico or something like this, though I know that would be the ideal.  I would prefer something currently made so I can buy a couple of them/parts for them etc.

Any suggestions for a good stick I can use for a good '79-'84 feel?

Thanks,
Ryan

Paul Olson:

I haven't tried any of the japanese stuff, but I have tried most of the American and european sticks, and none of them come close to the wico leaf sticks. I resisted buying them for a long time, and wasted a ton of money trying to find a newer one. You can find the wicos for $30 or $40 and they are what you need for that feel. Replacement parts can still be found as well.

I know you don't want that, but I really can't make a recommendation for anything else. I just haven't found a substitute. the wico is a good all around stick, and I like it for everything but donkey kong. I usually won't swap in the pacman stick as the wico works fine, but the dk stick always gets swapped in.

If you want to try a newer one, I can sell you the Ms pac reunion stick pretty cheap. I hate it.

leapinlew:

Although microswitched, I think a super joystick outfitted with a 4 way restrictor is pretty good.

http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=310



Ginsu Victim:

Also not leaf, but check out GroovyGameGear's True4 stick. It's awesome.
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=340

Q*Bert_OP:

I have about a dozen NOS WICO brand joysticks.

The ball tops are green.

PM if interested.

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