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Defender Joystick Options
westwood68:
Hi All,
Apologies for bringing up what is probably a well tried subject for most by now....but in searching the forums I couldn't find a definitive answer to this one....
Assuming that the originals are unavailable over here in the UK (been searching for over 5 months now) and that the 2-Way Williams Reprostick from http://www.arcadeshop.de/ is no longer available (which is isn't), what options have other people resorted to?
I understand the requirements of a good 2-way action, small footprint to allow the correct placement of the reverse button and that nothing can reproduce the fell of the original but is there anything freely available that can get close enough to be acceptable?
Cheers
happyfunball:
being in the same position you are, I chose to try out this joystick:
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=365
you can carve out a corner to put the reverse button in the right spot. the throw is a little tighter than feels right for defender, but I was considering messing with the spring to loosen it up a bit.
edit: however, looking at the pac pro 4 way leaf switch joystick, that might be a better option.
1500points:
any joystick that you can restrict to 2 way with short action throw is great for defender.
on my multi-Williams I actually have a wico 8way optical. it works adequately but the heavier resistance and farther throw definitely makes you work harder, compared to a real joust/defender/moon patrol style stick.
bang for the buck, you can't really beat the cheap ol zippy short shaft stick. and if you want to get fancy you can order a 30mm balltop for it.
the most important part of defender is good soft/quick/bouncy buttons for fire/thrust and reverse.
westwood68:
Thanks for the pointers; that's all the info I need really & good point about the buttons...
DHTech:
Sorry to hijack your thread, but I have a Defender question. I swear when I played defender as a kid there was a version that used the joystick left and right to change direction and trust, am I imagining this!