New Ms Pacman/Galaga Reunion Sticks

[wakerlet]

All,

I just ordered 2 new Ms Pacman/Galaga reunion sticks from Betson.  These are 4-ways and are approved by Namco (I called to be sure).  When I get them, I'll take some photos and maybe someone who has the Happ reunion sticks can post a few pictures to compare them.  FYI, they were only $15.95 (on sale until 5/31).  Part number 47-9075-06 (not in their online part seach yet).

I hope these are nice.  More to come....

-Todd

[bdsjake]

let us know if they have the same short (too short IMHO) stick as the happs, thanks,

[wakerlet]

Okay...here they are

[wakerlet]

from the side

[wakerlet]

The bottom with the joystick still on

[wakerlet]

Joystick knob and post

[RayB]

Hmm, interestring. The bottom view looks like it could still work as 8-way? Is or does it not push that far?

[wakerlet]

Ray,

The plastic restrictor (built into the base does not let it reach the diagonals.

Thanks,
Todd

[Ken Layton]

Hmmm.....looks like the Betson-Imperial stick is actually made by Suzo.

[Grasshopper]

From the pictures it looks like it has a standard length shaft i.e. very short.

However, the joysticks fitted to the the Space Invaders/Qix 25th Anniversary cabinets have longer shafts. I wonder if Betson or Happ sell those joysticks.

Ken Layton: What makes you think they are made by Suzo? Is it the crown symbol on the top? They are not listed in Suzo's catalogue.

[wakerlet]

Grasshopper,

Yes, this would only fit in a metal control panel to look right.  Betson does have the Qix/Space Invaders reunion joystick for the same price (until 5/31).  It's listed as stk# 47-9075-07 (Space Invaders/QIX).  This may work.

Let me know if anyone ends up getting these SI/QIX sticks.

-Todd

[Thenasty]

the SI/Qix joystick does have a longer shaft about 1" more than the Ms.Pac/Galaga ones. If I stop over at Betsons. I'll try to get some pic comparison.

[AlanS17]

One thing I noticed about my Happ replacement was that there was a sort of a lip underneath so that it wasn't perfectly round. I found it rather uncomfortable when trying to grab it. This one looks like it's sort of the same. Where can a perfectly round replcement (like the machines) be found?

[Ken Layton]

That crown logo looks like a Suzo product.

[RayB]

One thing I noticed about my Happ replacement was that there was a sort of a lip underneath so that it wasn't perfectly round. I found it rather uncomfortable when trying to grab it. This one looks like it's sort of the same. Where can a perfectly round replcement (like the machines) be found?

Check Ebay for used leafswitch joys......

[RandyT]

That crown logo looks like a Suzo product.

I rather thought that the crown would relate to the "imperial" part of Betson / Imperial

RandyT