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Classic 4-way Joy with Removeable Balltop
roknrol:
I'm kicking around an idea of a vertical bartop playing only classic, vertical MAME. I'm thinking about a single 4-way, but I'd like a removeable balltop. If it wasn't for the second requirement, I'd get the Leaf Pro from GGG and call it done.
Is a Zippyy going to be my best bet if I want something other than a red ball? Or have I overlooked another option?
BTW: I have no experience with joys at this point -- only what I have gathered from lurking reading!
Well Fed Games:
I built a 4-way bartop last year and I really liked the Sanwa JLW I put in it... great 4-way, switchable to 8 if if you ever change your mind. Zippys do 4-way but the restrictor is more clover shaped than diamond shaped, so there is a bit of a bump that you may not like.
http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/8-way-only-joysticks/104-sanwa-jlw-tm-8-joystick.html
shponglefan:
I'd go with a Seimitsu LS-32 (01 or 02). Also, you might be interested in this thread: 4-way joystick shootout! (Leaf-Pro, Sanwa JLW, Ultrastik 360, Seimitsu LS-32-02)
severdhed:
I'm also a big fan of the Sanwa JLW-TM-8. it makes a great dedicated 4 way and has a removable ball top. It also makes a great 8 way stick if you want to change it later.
mgb:
Even though the Sanwa JLW didn't show so well in the above mentioned shootout, I think its a great 4 way stick.
personally I would stay clear of the zippyy.