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First Cabinet - Joystick Selection?
jhanson:
I noticed that you mentioned the 4/8 way switcher in your original post. If that's something that interests you, you might want to check out the T-stik or T-stik Plus from Ultimarc. They're not cheap, but they let you easily switch from 4 to 8 way mode. I use them on my cabinet, and like them a lot. They're very stiff joysticks, though, so if you like fighting games they might not be for you.
Tiger-Heli:
I missed the part about the 4-/8- way swithcer in the original post.
The switcher on the Supers and X-arcade sticks is a joke. You have to disassemble and re-assemble the sticks to switch them, and even then, they are really bad in 4-way mode.
Consider either the T-Sticks, the J-Sticks, the E-Sticks, the Euro-Stick, the GroovyGameGear Omni-Stick or Prodigy, or the GroovyGameGear Happ 49-way with the GP-Wiz49. FWIW.
jjd:
I have some X-arcade parts and some Happ Supers. The joysticks are almost identical, but the switches in the X-Arcade a bit 'cheaper' feeling, but certainly not bad.
As for the buttons, one thing to watch with the X-arcade buttons is that they are not long enough to go through a 3/4" control panel. You either have to route out the bottom of the CP or use 5/8". They use the same switches as the X-arcade joysticks.
That isn't a big deal until you want to buy t-molding and your choices are limited.
As for wanting a switchable 4/8 way stick, unless you are planning to dedicate an extra stick as a 4 way, stay away from the X-arcade or super sticks.
To switch them you have to remove the bushing at the bottom of the stick, flip over a plastic cone-shaped piece, put it back on the stick, push it into the body of the stick against the spring tension, hold it tight with one hand while trying to force the bushing back onto the bottom of the stick with the other. It's not a process that you want to repeat regularly. I have a super that is a dedicated 4-way, so I don't have to switch it again.
jcroach:
--- Quote from: TheFallenOne on July 21, 2005, 12:24:11 am ---Hey everyone! Just looking into building my first cabinet now, and I'm searching around for good prices on quality parts. I noticed that over at X-Arcade they're offering two joysticks and 20 buttons for $29.99. Compared to some of the deals I've seen, that seems pretty good to me.
I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience working with those joysticks, and could give me a quick run-down on the pros/cons of them. I noticed there was a review of the X-Arcade pre-made sets on the main site, but I didn't see mention of the individually sold parts,
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I bought this kit and have been very happy with it. I may eventually upgrade to different joysticks when I have more money. I've already bought a Happ Top Fire and a Wico Leaf 4-Way.
--- Quote from: TheFallenOne on July 21, 2005, 12:24:11 am ---and also noted that the ones in the review did not have a 4/8 way switcher, and it seems the ones you purchase seperately do.
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The joysticks in the kit are 4/8 way switchable by flipping over the actuator, like jjd said. I'm sure the ones in the x-arcade controller are the same way. This might give you some "dead stick" problems, but I'm not positive.
toyfiend2004:
everyone talk about the bad switches in X-Arcade joys. this may be a stupidly rookie comment, but can one not just put a regular cherry micro switch into the X-arcade joy and then it would work like other sticks? or is it something more than just the switches like everyone is saying?