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80sChild:

I've done a search on the 49 way from GGG, and all I come up with are huge threads with a lot of arguing on them.

I'm wanting to put together my first mame cabinet using these sticks, but am a bit confused and I was hoping some of you guys could help me out.

1. How many 49 way joysticks can the GP-WIZ 49 Max support and inputs in addition to the joys? I really can't tell from the info give on the GGG website..

2. How well does the 49 way work in each of its modes (mostly interested in 4/8 way)? I found some info on this, but hoping for a bit more since I'm sure more people have added to their panels..

3. The joystick connects using a floppy cable? Does the cable need to be sliced up?

4. How does the 49 way compare to a tstik plus in 4 way and 8 way mode?

I know some of these questions may seem elementary to most, but just picking up on this stuff now and not following along from the beg. means a lot of catching up! Sometimes the gaps of info that become obvious when building cabs for a long time gets lost in the mix...




Hoagie_one:


--- Quote from: 80sChild on May 08, 2005, 04:03:25 am ---I've done a search on the 49 way from GGG, and all I come up with are huge threads with a lot of arguing on them.

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Pretty common these days it seems


--- Quote from: 80sChild on May 08, 2005, 04:03:25 am ---1. How many 49 way joysticks can the GP-WIZ 49 Max support and inputs in addition to the joys? I really can't tell from the info give on the GGG website..

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one 49-way per gp49.  you could have an extra normal controller but only one 49 way per gpwiz49


--- Quote from: 80sChild on May 08, 2005, 04:03:25 am ---2. How well does the 49 way work in each of its modes (mostly interested in 4/8 way)? I found some info on this, but hoping for a bit more since I'm sure more people have added to their panels..

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No direct experience, but i dont remember anyone complaining about it on any thread.


--- Quote from: 80sChild on May 08, 2005, 04:03:25 am ---3. The joystick connects using a floppy cable? Does the cable need to be sliced up?

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one side of flopy connects to 49-way, the other side will need to be connected to the gpwiz 49 in whatever manner you decided to buy.  If you get teh max version, the wires just screw down.  if you get teh eco version, you'll either have to solder ot crimp them to a 40 pin IDE cable that connects to teh gpwiz49


--- Quote from: 80sChild on May 08, 2005, 04:03:25 am ---4. How does the 49 way compare to a tstik plus in 4 way and 8 way mode?

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I believe this is a preference thing. Do you like the restriction and short throws of the t-stick?  the 49way plays rather well in this regard.  the only complaint being no actual restrictor.


--- Quote from: 80sChild on May 08, 2005, 04:03:25 am ---I know some of these questions may seem elementary to most, but just picking up on this stuff now and not following along from the beg. means a lot of catching up! Sometimes the gaps of info that become obvious when building cabs for a long time gets lost in the mix...

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I'm lost all teh time.



80sChild:

Wow what can I say? You da man!

Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions..

A GP Wiz 49 Max per 49 way makes it what I feel is an expensive option. It comes out to about 68 bucks per joy without shipping.  I don't know how to solder so the Eco version isn't much of an option for me...

Again thanks for all your help!


Hoagie_one:

there is a solder free version of the eco where you use a 40 pin ide cable to connect it.  you still need to crimp wires though.

80sChild:

In your opinion is not having to crimp worth $12 to you?  I'm planning for 2 joysticks...

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