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thecountofzero:
Hey all.

I am in the process building a new (second) control panel for my MAME machine. My current control panel has two 8-way joysticks each with 6 buttons. And as everyone on this forum knows, 8-way joysticks stink for 4-way games.

In my planning phase for this new control panel, I considered using 4-way/8-way switchable joysticks, but after narrowing it down to the Mag-Stik Plus and U360, and reading countless posts on this forum, I have come to the following decisions/conclusions.

1. The U360 is pretty cool. However, I like the sound, feel and play of a clicking old school joystick. I do not want to spend the money associated with the cost of the U360. Definitely a possibility for a 3rd control panel some time down the road.

2. The Mag-Stick Plus has too short of a throw. Or at least there are way too many complaints on here about that. I really like the ability to be able to switch between 4 and 8 way without having to get inside the cabinet. Not a bad price, but I'd really prefer to try one out before buying.

With that said, I have decided that I have enough room on the control panel to do two 8-way joysticks with 6 buttons (yes again) and also put a dedicated 4-way joystick with two buttons in the middle. I originally considered a trackball, but when I got to thinking about it, I don't play any trackball games and was only considering it because I thought it was cool and wanted to take on the task. That control panel real estate has now be allocated to the dedicated 4-way joystick and 2 button setup.

What I am asking all of you experienced/knowledgeable members is what are the best dedicated 8-way and 4-way joysticks?

It's been about 10 years since I created my MAME machine and original control panel, but I think I used Happ Ultimate Joysticks. How do those compare to the Competition or Super joysticks by Happ? Are there better alternatives? What about 4-ways?

Also, if anyone has any other suggestions, advice or ideas, I would greatly appreciate it.


Thanks in advance,
Mike
mytymaus007:
Heres the best 4 way joystick hands down cant compare and its over 30 years old. THe Original Pacman joystick leafswitch 100% accurate bullet proof. You can search google for one and from time to time you'll see them on Ebay. Or ask around here. :applaud: :applaud:
BadMouth:

--- Quote from: mytymaus007 on February 21, 2011, 11:18:01 am ---Heres the best 4 way joystick hands down cant compare and its over 30 years old. THe Original Pacman joystick leafswitch 100% accurate bullet proof. You can search google for one and from time to time you'll see them on Ebay. Or ask around here. :applaud: :applaud:

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Anyone have a source for replacement parts for these? 
I have the base out of an old pacman CP that had been converted to something else, but the joystick shaft/actuator/etc. was removed when they put a new panel over the top of it.
I tried a sanwa JLW and it just didn't feel right to me.
I think I might go to a modular cp and this would be a nice addition.
thecountofzero:
Would this be comparable?

http://cgi.ebay.com/PAC-MAN-ARCADE-BALL-TOP-JOYSTICK-JAMMA-MAME-ARCADE-NEW-/260538111712?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ca94816e0

boardjunkie:
Those are microswitch junk......
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