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Would a T-Stik be good for a 4-way joystick
« on: March 28, 2005, 12:53:59 pm »
Hi Guys again,

Looks like the only way to get a new optics board for my Happ Rotarty is to buy one from Happs which are very pricey.

So therefore I decided to get rid of the rotary and plug in a dedicated 4 way joystick, I have decided on a T-Stick from ultimarc and was wondering would these be good for 4 way games.

Also I have decided to stick two buttons just above my spinner for games like midnight resistance that way I cancontrol the guy with the joystick and the rotating with the spinner using my thumb.

So mainly just asking is a t-stick ok for 4-way games or does anyone know where to get a dedicated 4 way here in England.


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Re: Would a T-Stik be good for a 4-way joystick
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2005, 02:36:49 pm »
The t-stick plus is the 4/8 way (switchable from the top) version of it and  ultimarc is in england
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Re: Would a T-Stik be good for a 4-way joystick
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2005, 02:57:42 pm »
Ya I know about the T-Stik plus but I was only after one for 4 way only.

I got a super from happs and thats fine for 8 way and my control panel has the mounting hole where the optical rotary was so I was gonna stick it in there.

On a side note has anyone bought the joysticks from Swallow Amusements in the UK, just checked and the shipping will be cheaper for me and cost is a issue, my wife can't understand why I need a new stick.


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Re: Would a T-Stik be good for a 4-way joystick
« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2005, 03:01:37 pm »
I cant belive you used this
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I need a new stick.
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Re: Would a T-Stik be good for a 4-way joystick
« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2005, 03:33:30 pm »
Only uesd them because its cheaper for shipping.

Guess those joysticks are no good thought.

Anyway I am gonna get a T-Stick plus joystick, also was thinking about getting a PC analog usb joystick and fixing that to the control panel, could I just plug it in to the usb port and use mame like normal, never used a pc joystick in mame before.


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Re: Would a T-Stik be good for a 4-way joystick
« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2005, 04:05:04 pm »
The T-stik works well in 4-way mode, but some people don't like the short throw, and stiff spring, on it.

The J-stik is a decent alternative for those who don't like the T-stik.
It has a longer throw, and softer springs.

The J-stiks are also cheaper, and come with the balltops.