I was reading up on this last night. sir gubster I have attached a link to the manual
here. paigeoliver or anyone with better knowledge on the subject correct me if I'm wrong but if I'm reading the manual correctly don't the dip switches also need to be changed as referenced on page 32 of the pdf? ie Dip Switch 2 (U8) Switch 1 needs to go from the on to off position? Along with changing settings in the menu system referenced on page 25?
Gubster also reference page 10 of the pdf where Williams calls out game play modification in number 12 stating "Standard 8 way joysticks may be used with this kit if desired...However, the game will not have the same fine control of character motion and speed when using standard joysticks."
Good luck Gubster. Still trying to figure out why you need to go from 49 down to 8. From what I read you just need to upgrade the sticks as many people thought they were junk.