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Best 4-way joystick
Matt Berry:
I want to add a dedicated 4-way joystick to my latest revision of an arcade controller. I've searched the archives and it seems like there are a lot of options but no clear cut winner. Betson qix what are the dimensions on this? Pacman aniv, wico, j-stick - too many choices. Let me know what your favorite is and why(especially if you've tried a few)
Lilwolf:
I have a wico 4 way and love the pacman aniv joysticks.
Even with the microswitchs they seem to have a more classic feel.
But wicos are good also (and cheap when you can find them... plus use them without a mounting plate)
never tried any of the switchable.
fredster:
Ultramarc sells that 4way/8way joystick. It's great for mame. You can shift from one type to the other with a click.
It's expensive, but it appears very durable and it works great.
Matt Berry:
Having a 4 / 8 way isn't a huge priority. I'm looking more for a dedicated 4-way, one I plan on having at a diagnol for Q-bert, and such and another for Donkey Kong, pacman, galaga, ect. I've already built a few different controllers over the last 7 years. So this one I'm going all out on. I have a bigger trackball (3" happ well worth the money, as it is a lot nicer then the one from ultimarc), Slikstik spinner(which is awesome), a few pairs of 8-way joysticks, and more buttons then I'll ever need. The only thing left to buy is a dedicated 4-way joystick, and I want it to have a good feel and solid play especially in donkey kong or pacman. Cost isn't a factor quality is.
Apollo:
I have 3 MsPac/Galag 4 ways from Happ and they are excellent.