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cryglory:
Hey guys Im new to the forum.

I was originally going to go with the X-Arcade stick but I heard that there is a slight lag and the look isn't really custom like I want it to be.

I am going for 2 player:
Shopping List:
2 8-way Ultimate Joysticks
16 buttons (8 each)
2 player start buttons (1 each)
Possible buttons for coin insert. (I have a working coin slot on my arcade I want to hook that up)

I like the pricing and the reviews from happ website. I don't like the price of their interface. I heard great things from I-PAC but I don't like the price of their sticks.

So that is around 26-28 buttons for my machine. I want to keep it as much under $100 bucks as possible. Could I use the sticks from happ on the I-Pac2 (32 input)
Also, the IPAC only has inputs for 4-way controls, am I mistaken that the 8-way joystick just using 2 directions at a time?

I want the best experience possible but I don't want my wife to kill me for spending way too much! LOL Any suggestions for anything is appreciated.
MD Draco:
Welcome to the forum :D (reasonably new myself, as my posts will say) ... So, to try and answer your questions...

First off, yes; it looks like you can use the ultimate joysticks with an iPac2 as far as I can see; looks pretty standard (4 switches) if you move in the diagonal, it just activates the two switches to give the diagonal signal :) ... There are analogue joy's that would be more problematic, but as long as it's digital, you'll be fine :)

Secondly: as I was advised, unless there is specific reasoning, I would heartily recommend dropping to 6 buttons per player... I haven't finished my build yet (in a playable state though) and I can honestly say as yet I haven't come across anything that requires more than 6 buttons, and there are limited games that even use 6 (mainly the fighters).

Thirdly: make a spreadsheet for your costings. I sorely doubt your $100 is going to cut the mustard when all's said and done. You can keep to these budgets, but hanging on this forum will make you want to go bigger, better, faster, stronger ... I speak from experience!! My budget has had a full on 50% hike (though; that has included buying some new tools, so probably closer to 20 - 30% if we discount tool additions).

and fourth and finally... Enjoy yourself, do what feels right to you, but come back often for advice / opinions; it'll save you in the long run... I have a few slight modifications to do that will cost me long term because I didn't discover this forum until after I'd already started sourcing parts, there are some great people who will help out here :) so, again, welcome, I look forward to seeing your progress as things happen :)
PL1:
Welcome aboard, Cryglory.

Are you REALLY sure you want the Happ "Ultimate" stick??

The reviews that I've read agree that Happ's "Ultimate" is "Ultimate" in name only.   >:D

The fact that the three largest resellers/suppliers here don't carry it should be a bit of a warning.

If you want Happ sticks, you might want to consider the Happ Supers or Competitions instead.

Depending on your gaming genre preferences, another stick may be better.

What kind of games do you prefer?

Old-school classics, shmups, and fighting games all have different sticks that work well for that genre.

In addition to Ultimarc, check out Groovy Game Gear and Paradise Arcade Shop.

Andy, Randy, and Bryan -- the respective business owners -- are regulars around here.

If you want something from Happ (or Ultimarc) that Randy or Bryan don't have on their sites, check on ArcadeEmulator.net to see if Divemaster127 has it -- 90%+ chance Gary's got it. (even if the site doesn't list it)

Also he doesn't charge nearly as much for shipping as Happ does.

As far as the 4-way/8-way goes, both use 4 switch inputs -- the 8-way can close up to two switches at a time.

+1 on only using 6 buttons per player unless you are certain you'll be adding console games that need that many.

If you decide to add the later consoles, (>6 buttons) you may also consider using a USB port to plug in the original gamepads instead since the "shoulder" buttons are often directional and the games are designed for that controller.

+1 on using a spreadsheet to add up costs -- include hyperlinks for easy ordering.   :cheers:

Also, be sure to get something nice for the wife and try to find some games she likes.

Once she's hooked on Bubble Bobble or Puzzle Bobble, it'll be easier to pitch the next build/upgrade.   ;D


Scott
BobA:
+1 for PL1

Ultimates are far from it. Supers or Comps are a good bet. 
yotsuya:
Go to Paradise Arcade Shop and get the IL sticks if you want that specific battop style. I just got some. The Cherry switches alone are worth the low price.
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