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Jason_:
I totally agree with the comments about long throw joysticks. This is an important issue that rarely seems to be discussed.

I haven't used the J-Stiks. However I have bought some Sega joysticks from Suzo (UK) and from the pictures they appear to have a lot in common with the J-Sticks. The joysticks I have are the ones used in the Sega Virtua cabinets. The shaft length is designed for metal mounting unlike the J-Sticks. However the Sega joysticks come with metal brackets that enable them to be embedded about 1/2 inch into the underside of a panel. This means they should be wood mountable.

Externally the Sega joysticks look identical to traditional early eighties ball top sticks. However they definitely don't feel traditional, the throw is too long, and the spring is fairly weak. I think they'll be o.k. for Pacman however the long throw means they probably won't work well with very fast games like Defender. Having said that they are very well made and I'm sure they'll work well with modern games. But if you want to play the early games you're probably better off looking elsewhere.

Incidentally I had a chance to try the T-Stik at a trade fair a few months ago and was very impressed. I think this joystick would be a better bet if you are interested in playing early games. If only it was available with a ball top.....

sam:
>But if you want to play the early games you're probably better off looking elsewhere.

I know this has been brought up before, but there really isn't anywhere else...

I've been looking for a wood mountable 4 way balltop for a while now. Video connect is out. Wico doesn't make them anymore. None on ebay. No responses to posts on usenet.

I was hoping Andy's were the answer. But this throw issue could be a problem.

Waiting to here people's experiences...

BASSOFeeSH:
Well, I should have mine by the time I get back from a work-related trip next saturday....I'll let you all know by then.

Jason_:

--- Quote --->But if you want to play the early games you're probably better off looking elsewhere.

I know this has been brought up before, but there really isn't anywhere else...

It is a problem. Perhaps you could buy a Wico 8 way joystick (they are still available from Video Connection, unfortunately only in blue and black), and then make your own restrictor plate.
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k-spiff:
I think these look nice myself.. as I'm looking for a ball-top with short travel (4-way for Pac-Man, etc., and maybe a 2-way as well for perfect Galaga, Cosmo Gang the Video, etc.):

http://www.arcadeshop.com/parts.htm#Joysticks

Referring to the 4-way ball-top and 2-way ball-top joys.. price isn't too bad, either, considering they're more of a specialty item.. if only Oscar would put out the 2-way restrictor plates now.. these look to be about the right size.

k-spiff

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