49way + GP Wiz49 + fl0yd Rotary + Druin's Board Review Request

[Timoe]

I will be building a control panel ...some day.  Maybe in as little as one month.  When I do, I hope to submit a review to RetroBlast.com for the combined subject referenced products.  This may be a long "month" for me.

As eager as I am to submit this review, I might not be as qualified as a lot of other BYOAC'ers out there because I have never actually Built My Own Arcade Controls before.

So if anyone out there is currently running this gear on their control panel, I invite you to beat me to it and submit a review to kevsteele or post it here so that more people might learn of the pros and cons of this set up in either one comprehensive review or a single post dedicated to the review of this set up.

[Tiger-Heli]

I know Markrvp is running this set-up.  You might PM him if he doesn't see this first.

[KenToad]

Yeah, I'm running this setup currently, but I have very few other controls at my disposal to compare the setup with.  Markrvp has got tons of controls, so I assume he's the man with the real experience under his belt to write this one up.  I'm actually a journalist as per my degree and a few articles under my belt, so I probably shouldn't be admitting any problems with writing articles and having a lack of experience.  That's what research is for, right?  If there aren't any takers, I may go ahead and do the job, whether or not for pay from Retroblast. 

Cheers,
KenToad

[Timoe]

KenToad!

[KenToad]

Hey Timoe,

  More specifically, what I'm worried about experience wise is that I haven't touched a Wico Leaf Switch joystick since they were in the arcade boxes when I was a kid.  Of course, I didn't really pay attention to them.  They were just how I got the guy to move around.  Now, many people on this board say that Wico's are the best, bar none.  I don't know if that's pure nostalgia or not.  Many have explained that it is not and actually affects gameplay.  I wouldn't be surprised if most people waiting for the review would be most interested to find out if they're better or at least comparable to the Wico's.  I really don't see how I could make that comparison without maybe driving up to KevSteele's place in Cleveland to give the Wico's a shot.  Am I forgetting that you don't have them, Kevin?  I seem to recall you doing a joystick roundup, but I don't exactly remember the Wico's, since I hadn't visited this forum very much at that time and didn't remember the name as being something special. 

Now, I have competition joysticks and super and X-gaming joysticks and I'll definitely say that I would take any of those over the 49 way joysticks for fighting games.  The 49 Ways don't have that clicky sound to get my rhythm on for fighting games, it seems.  I can do the special moves just fine, but I don't think they feel right.  That's really just a personal preference, but maybe something to keep in mind if you're planning on doing a lot of fighting on your cab.

I'm still considering doing the review.  It's not like I don't have the time these days.

Cheers,
KenToad

[markrvp]

Since KenToad has stated already he would be willing to write the review, then I would be happy to offer him my opinions on this setup that he could incorporate in the review as "other sources felt that . . .".

[Timoe]

Dont forget the fl0yd Rotary plus Druins! 

[KenToad]

Thanks Markrvp for the offer.  I'll definitely take you up on that one.  And thanks, Timoe, for bringing this up again.  I sent KevSteele the query, will let you guys know when I know. 

Cheers,
KenToad

[KenToad]

Retroblast review coming soon.  I'll be in touch, Markrvp.

Cheers,
KenToad

[Timoe]

Gosh bless you!  I cant wait.