Best ArcadeSD joystick/controls?

[bandontherun]

I am considering upgrading my Galaga themed cabinet with a regular Galaga configuration to the Galaga themed multicade with three action buttons and trackball.
I've currently got a red top wico 4/8 way and I like the authenticity of the look but I do get the occasional "sticky" joystick on the 4 way games.
So if I do the upgrade - it's to be able to play all the games on the ArcadeSD as best as possible
Looking for recommendations on joystick, buttons and trackball considerations to create the optimal ArcadeSD experience!

Thanks!


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[CheffoJeffo]

Wico 4/8 way?

[dmckean]

Are the 3 action buttons so you can play the vertical missile command? I think everything else on that board uses two buttons. (Except Defender and Stargate, which use 5)

[vwalbridge]

Are the 3 action buttons so you can play the vertical missile command? I think everything else on that board uses two buttons. (Except Defender and Stargate, which use 5)

On this same note...I was wondering how many arcade sd games actually use 8-way controls? If you go to the phoenix arcade website...their "Horizontal and vertical supported games list" link is broken.

Anybody have an arcade sd supported games list?

[JDFan]

Here is the last list I had come across (also attached a 4 page .pdf that show the gamelist and which are vertical/horizontal if you want (see attached pic for example page )

Game list -

    (New!) Tazzmania
    (New!) Lost Tomb
    1942
    1942 Super Charger (Uses 1942 ROM images)
    Amidar
    Arkanoid
    Asteroids
    Bagman
    Berzerk
    Bubbles
    Burgertime
    Carnival
    Centipede
    Clu Clu Land
    Congo Bongo
    Cosmic Avenger
    Crash
    Crazy Climber Requires two joysticks.
    Crush Roller
    Crystal Castles
    Defender
    Dig Dug
    Dig Dug 2
    Donkey Kong
    Donkey Kong Foundry License Needed: http://www.jeffsromhack.com/products/d2k_arcadesd.htm
    Donkey Kong Pauline Edition (Uses Donkey Kong ROM images)
    Donkey Kong 2 License Needed: http://www.jeffsromhack.com/products/d2k_arcadesd.htm
    Donkey Kong Jr
    Donkey Kong 3
    Elevator Action
    Excitebike
    Eyes
    Frenzy
    Frogger
    Galaga
    Galaga 2000
    Galaga Enduring Freedom
    Galaxian
    Galaxian Part X
    Gaplus
    Gorf
    Gridlee
    Ice Climber
    Joust
    Jr Pacman
    Jungle Hunt
    Jungle King
    Kram
    Lady Golf
    Ladybug
    Liberator
    Lizard Wizard
    Mach Rider
    Mappy
    Mario Bros
    Millipede
    Missile Command
    Moon Cresta
    Moon Patrol
    MP3 Jukebox
    Mr Do
    Mr Do's Castle
    Mr TNT
    Ms Pacman
    New Rally X
    Pacman
    Pacman Plus
    Pac Gentleman
    Pac n Pal
    Pengo (pengo2u)
    Pengo (popcorn)
    Phoenix
    Ponpoko
    Pooyan
    Qix
    Qix Tournament
    Rally X
    Robotron
    Root Beer Tapper
    Rush'n Attack
    Satan's Hollow
    Scramble
    Sinistar
    Space Invaders
    Space Invaders Deluxe
    Snap Jack
    Splat
    Star Luster
    Stargate
    Stroke & Match Golf
    Super Bagman
    Super Breakout
    Super Mario
    Super Pacman
    Super Xevious
    Super Zaxxon
    Tapper
    Tetris Horizontal
    Tetris Cocktail
    Timber
    Time Pilot
    Tutankham
    VS Pinball
    VS Slalom
    VS Soccer
    Wizard of Wor
    Yie Ar Kung Fu
    Xevious
    Zaxxon
    Zookeeper

[behrmr]

Here's what I have not sure how accurate and may be missing a newer game.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/25872484/arcadesdcontrols.xlsx

[bandontherun]

Are the 3 action buttons so you can play the vertical missile command? I think everything else on that board uses two buttons. (Except Defender and Stargate, which use 5)

Yes Missle Command and Gunsmoke both use 3 buttons. Also for things like Mario brothers with jump and fire, Elevator Action, Excitebike - I wouldn't have to reach over to the player 1 button to hit the second button.



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[bandontherun]

Galaga CPO and Panel with trackball for ArcadeSD


Looking for something like this for my Galaga themed arcade cabinet. Would be swapping out regular Galaga CP.
this picture is from Phoenix arcade - I'm assuming I just need to add two buttons and the trackball but was wondering if anyone knew of anything pre assembled?



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[lamprey]

Probably not a concern for you, but the ArcadeSD plays games that use a 49-way stick (i.e. Sinistar). So, if you wanted to play those with the proper stick, then you'd need a 49-way. Probably not worth it considering the few number of games, but just throwing it out there in case.

 

[CheffoJeffo]

Wico 4/8 way?

Looking at the game list, my personal choice would be for two sticks: a Wico 4-way and a Wico 8-way. I have a pair of 60-in-1s -- one for 4-way and one for 8-way/trackball -- and that is what I used.

Failing a two-stick solution, either a switchable stick or an 8-way Wico (which is what I suspect you already have).

[wp34]

Wico 4/8 way?

Looking at the game list, my personal choice would be for two sticks: a Wico 4-way and a Wico 8-way. I have a pair of 60-in-1s -- one for 4-way and one for 8-way/trackball -- and that is what I used.

Failing a two-stick solution, either a switchable stick or an 8-way Wico (which is what I suspect you already have).

I'm going with 4-way only on my ArcadeSD.  Do you think an original Pac Man joystick would work well? 

[CheffoJeffo]

I'm going with 4-way only on my ArcadeSD.  Do you think an original Pac Man joystick would work well?

Actually, and IMO, the original Pac stick is probably the best of the 4-ways. If When I move my 4-way 60-in-1 out of the generic cab and into a Pac, I'm going to switch the Wico out for an original Pac stick.

Some people say that the replacement Pac stick from Happ is also a good 4-way, but I cannot abide clickiness.

[wp34]

That's my favorite stick to play Pac Man (or MS) with but I've never used one with other 4-way games.  We are on the same page with the clickiness.

I'm going with 4-way only on my ArcadeSD.  Do you think an original Pac Man joystick would work well?

Actually, and IMO, the original Pac stick is probably the best of the 4-ways. If When I move my 4-way 60-in-1 out of the generic cab and into a Pac, I'm going to switch the Wico out for an original Pac stick.

Some people say that the replacement Pac stick from Happ is also a good 4-way, but I cannot abide clickiness.

[dmckean]

That's my favorite stick to play Pac Man (or MS) with but I've never used one with other 4-way games.  We are on the same page with the clickiness.

It works really well with other 4-way games like Pengo, Dig-Dug, Frogger, etc.. but not so great with Donkey Kong.

[wp34]

That's my favorite stick to play Pac Man (or MS) with but I've never used one with other 4-way games.  We are on the same page with the clickiness.

It works really well with other 4-way games like Pengo, Dig-Dug, Frogger, etc.. but not so great with Donkey Kong.

Thanks.   

[behrmr]

That's my favorite stick to play Pac Man (or MS) with but I've never used one with other 4-way games.  We are on the same page with the clickiness.

I'm going with 4-way only on my ArcadeSD.  Do you think an original Pac Man joystick would work well?

Actually, and IMO, the original Pac stick is probably the best of the 4-ways. If When I move my 4-way 60-in-1 out of the generic cab and into a Pac, I'm going to switch the Wico out for an original Pac stick.

Some people say that the replacement Pac stick from Happ is also a good 4-way, but I cannot abide clickiness.

The original pacman 4-way stick is great on the ASD. That's what was on my last build and going on my current build.  All of the 2-way and 4-way games play well with this stick.   

[bandontherun]

Isn't there a 49 way stick that the ArcadeSD can switch to the right setting according to the game?  Is it a red ball top and does anyone have a link to it?


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[bandontherun]

Looks like the 49 ways are only bat top and no ball top.


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[behrmr]

ArcadeSD does provide an interface that would allow you to use the 4/8 way servostick from ultimarc.

[RandyT]

Looks like the 49 ways are only bat top and no ball top.

I have new, and completely rebuilt 49-ways with several custom parts, which come with a Hand-Candy balltop of your choice.  They are expensive, at $79.95, but I have sold quite a few of them to ArcadeSD users.

[bandontherun]

Awesome. I'm sure the joysticks are great but I'm about a decimal away on the price I want to pay.
Is it just me or does the ArcadeSD actually do a pretty good job on its own of managing 4 and 8 way games with an 8 way stick?  Seems much better than the 60 in 1.


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[yotsuya]

Awesome. I'm sure the joysticks are great but I'm about a decimal away on the price I want to pay.
Is it just me or does the ArcadeSD actually do a pretty good job on its own of managing 4 and 8 way games with an 8 way stick?  Seems much better than the 60 in 1.


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Well, the 60-1 is crap, so.... it's not just you.

[CheffoJeffo]

Awesome. I'm sure the joysticks are great but I'm about a decimal away on the price I want to pay.
Is it just me or does the ArcadeSD actually do a pretty good job on its own of managing 4 and 8 way games with an 8 way stick?  Seems much better than the 60 in 1.

Well, the 60-1 is crap, so.... it's not just you.

60-in-1 is ancient MAME before (I think) you could do control overrides (e.g. make Down+Left = Left) and it seems that Clay put a lot of thought into it for ArcadeSD (check myriad threads over on KLOV), so is not too surprising.

[dmckean]

The ArcadeSD is still receiving updates too that make it even better.

[bandontherun]

The ArcadeSD is still receiving updates too that make it even better.

Coming up on a year since the last update..

[bandontherun]

How do you have your ArcadeSD mounted in your cabinet?


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[boudin4evr]

my Arcade SD board is mounted on the Right vertical side wall with board mounts