Cocktail Table Joysticks

[NickS]

Can anyone recommend a place to buy Cocktail Table Style Joysticks. I am looking to build 2 Mame based Cocktail Tables in the style of Ms Pacman. One which I would like to use 4 way joystcks and the other using 8 way joysticks (to play games like Bomb Jack).

Ideally I would like them to be new with a ball style handle. If anyone can recommend anywhere I would be grateful.

[Jakobud]

goto www.videoconnect.com

they have new 4 way ball handle microswitch joysticks, but they don't have leaf switch ones anymore.  They were pretty much the last place to carry those and they are all gone now.  But you can still get the micro switch ones.

jakobud

[Newbie J]

Happ controls makes a 4 way / 8 way switchable joystick with a ball handle. Switch is done with a restrictor plate on underside of joystick. That way, if you ever decide to make your 4 ways into 8 ways, you can.

I think they are about $12 each.

See links for website URL.

[Grasshopper]

As you live in the UK (I'm guessing from your email address) I would suggest you try either the 2-4-8 way switchable Sega joysticks available from Suzo (UK) or maybe the J-Stik from Ultimarc.

[Anonymously]

J-stick from ultimarc operates in 8-way or true 4-way mode by rotating the restrictor.  
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