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spidermonkey:

http://www.mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?sku=JOYBBNIN

You could go with one of these. They are direct replacements for DK,DKJr,DK3 Popeye ect.. and are also used in the new multi game Nintendo replica cabinets being made by Namco. Be warned though as they won't feel anything like an original Nintendo stick as these are basically a Ms. Pac/Galaga Reunion stick with a black balltop and a Nintendo mounting plate. It all depends on whether you're aiming for the original feel or you're just looking for a reliable,new direct replacement that will drop right in without modifications. If it were me then I'd have to hunt down an original and refurb it but I've always been a stickler for playing classics with their original controls. If you don't like whatever stick you decide on, you can always change it. I'm constantly changing sticks and controls in my cabs because I like to compare and feel the differences of different brands of sticks but generally I always favor rebuilt original sticks over new "reproduction" sticks that look the same above the cp but underneath the cp hides an entirely different type of stick. If you don't remember how the original felt then this stick will probably feel fine. By the way, "The Video Connection" also sells these "repros" under the "Economy Nintendo Style Joystick" label although I'm not sure if they sell them with the Nintendo mounting plates like "Mikes Arcade" does.

spidermonkey:

Ahh crap,I missed markrvp's post which is pretty much the same solution without all of the typical Spidermonkey babbling ::).

SithMaster:

Im actually wanting to make a dk cab in my shop class at school.  im planning on using jakobuds pics-thanks for the work there to you sir- and i hope to have a decent replica that works.  though i'll have to use a pc for it.

im going for original parts otherwise close enough to the originals and if someday i can get the parts sawp them out.  thanks for the help and if anyone could think of any other area i may have a problem in let me know.  thanks.

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