Snes Joystick ?

[TonyMcYodia]

I'm just getting into the world of arcade sticks. At some point I might go into full cabnet, but for now its just an arcade stick. I'm looking to get a joystick that works flawless (maybe even a little more sensitive) for Snes games. I am currently using a LS-56 which I love but I think its hitting quite a few dead spots. I can't seem to find a 4 direction plate for it. With that said is there a stock joystick that would work perfect for my needs or should I try and look deeper to see if a 4-direction restrictor plate does exist for the LS-56?

Thanks in advance

[mgb]

I'm not sure if there is a 4 way gate for the LS 56.
You can get an octagonal gate for it. Maybe that will help.
For snes, you wouldn't really want strict 4 way

[Slippyblade]

Um...  SNES doesn't use a 4-way.  It's an 8 way.

[TonyMcYodia]

The LS-56 hits constant dead zones. Where I'll be pressing a direction and it won't do anything.

Edit: There is a 8 way gate currently on it.

[vwalbridge]

Did I miss something? Is this "arcade" stick getting hooked up to a SNES directly or to a computer/emulator?

[monkeybomb]

It's been a while, but I don't remember having any technical issues with an IL super joystick.  I do remember that, for me, it felt wrong to play those games on a joystick and I switched to a gamepad.  Super metroid in particular just felt way off.  I'm curious as to which snes games you want an arcade stick for?

[Vigo]

Are you trying to hit diagonals more or less easily? A 4 way plate would prevent you from hitting diagonals at all. If you are looking for more sensitivity, I would recommend a JLF. They are a common joystick for fighter games like street fighter, and often used because they hit diagonals well. It has a loose feel and is made for quick moves in random directions. The downside is they are almost too sensitive for classic arcade games.

[shponglefan]

LS-32 works well for side-scrollers and the like.  Probably work well for SNES games, depending on what type you are playing.

[paigeoliver]

You want a Happ super.

There is no solution to the fact that most SNES games that use the shoulder buttons do so directionally which totally doesn't work with arcade controls, which is why the SNES Super System arcade game basically had SNES pads mounted to the panel.

[yotsuya]

You want a Happ super.

There is no solution to the fact that most SNES games that use the shoulder buttons do so directionally which totally doesn't work with arcade controls, which is why the SNES Super System arcade game basically had SNES pads mounted to the panel.

I know, right??? The man speaks the truth.

[paigeoliver]

You want a Happ super.

There is no solution to the fact that most SNES games that use the shoulder buttons do so directionally which totally doesn't work with arcade controls, which is why the SNES Super System arcade game basically had SNES pads mounted to the panel.

I know, right??? The man speaks the truth.

This is also the reason why the Sega Genesis is the last console you really need to concern yourself with if you absolutely HAVE TO RUN CONSOLE GAMES ON YOUR ARCADE MACHINE. Everything after has shoulder buttons and then analog controls. You can easily enjoy a 5 percent rate of games that control right with arcade controls by the time you get to the PS2. No promises that those games will run full speed though, they probably won't.

[subwyking]

You want a Happ super.

There is no solution to the fact that most SNES games that use the shoulder buttons do so directionally which totally doesn't work with arcade controls, which is why the SNES Super System arcade game basically had SNES pads mounted to the panel.

I have a pair of those out in my garage. They are quite impressive in girth.


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[TonyMcYodia]

I am gonna try Happ super and Sanwa JLF with 1mm actuator and 4lb spring.

Sanwa works perfect. The stock sanwa is a little too loose. With the upgraded spring and actuator it works flawless.