Author Topic: Experience with Mag-stik plus from Ultimarc? (Read 3225 times)

gust0208 · « **on:** December 18, 2005, 02:28:14 pm »

Hello everyone,

I had settled my mind on T-stiks for my cab and then saw that Ultimarc has a new "Mag-stik" that features magnetic centering as opposed to springs? Anyone tried one of these new Mag-stiks and any noticiable difference?

Just when I though I had everything figured out...

Cheers,
Tom

RetroJames · « **Reply #1 on:** December 18, 2005, 03:27:14 pm »

Not yet, but I will be posting a review on RetroBlast within the next two weeks.

gust0208 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 18, 2005, 03:30:22 pm »

Thanks for the fast reply and that sounds great! I have not checked out RetroBlast before and looks like a great site.

Cheers,
Tom

Quote from: 1hookedspacecadet on December 18, 2005, 03:27:14 pm

Not yet, but I will be posting a review on RetroBlast within the next two weeks.

brophog · « **Reply #3 on:** December 18, 2005, 04:09:03 pm »

There are a couple of posters that ordered some last week. Hopefully they'll let us know how they liked them.

Orclord · « **Reply #4 on:** December 18, 2005, 07:35:54 pm »

Only reports I have seen are HERE

Just in case you are interested....

AndyWarne · « **Reply #5 on:** December 19, 2005, 05:30:45 am »

I am interested to see feedback on these sticks as well. Of course one of the problems is that joysticks are a very subjective thing, and although some people found the original T-Stiks rather heavy, most people liked them. Based on feedback we might consider stocking both types.
Andy W

brophog · « **Reply #6 on:** December 19, 2005, 05:47:56 am »

From those earlier reviews, it seems like it lightened them too much. That's my concern is that they don't center as well as before.

RetroJames · « **Reply #7 on:** December 21, 2005, 12:34:44 pm »

Just got the review sticks at RB -

http://www.retroblast.com/newsitem.php?cid=338

http://www.retroblast.com/news.php

cobey · « **Reply #8 on:** December 22, 2005, 10:34:11 pm »

I put them in last night and love them. My wife was very impressed with the 4 way switching for ms pacman. I had no trouble performing all the moves in streetfighter. That was the extent so far, had to go out of town, but was very impressed.

cobey

dax · « **Reply #9 on:** December 22, 2005, 11:37:05 pm »

I know one of those models can rotate 45 degrees by the user. Is this that model?

TheBrokentoken · « **Reply #10 on:** December 22, 2005, 11:48:59 pm »

Quote from: cobey on December 22, 2005, 10:34:11 pm

I put them in last night and love them. My wife was very impressed with the 4 way switching for ms pacman. I had no trouble performing all the moves in streetfighter. That was the extent so far, had to go out of town, but was very impressed.

cobey

I can second that. I much prefer the feel of the mag-stick to the T-stick. Don't get me wrong - the T-stick is good, but the Mag-Stick feels a lot more precise and consistent. The switch actuation just seems to be 'cleaner' as well - don't really understand how that could be possible, but there is a distinct difference in feel between the two.... you'd have to have them side-by-side and test them back-to-back (which I have done) to notice the improvement... I'm not sure the difference or improvement would be that evident if you haven't tried a T-stick before.

brophog · « **Reply #11 on:** December 23, 2005, 01:53:44 am »

You guys that just got them, do you notice that they dont center as well? I just got a chance to test my t-stick with my new ipac, and it centers fabulously, but because I still have the heavy switches, it's definitely a chore on games where you're leaning on one side of the stick a lot.

Rio Rebel · « **Reply #12 on:** December 23, 2005, 07:07:41 am »

I just started learning of arcade building/buying, and this joystick has me very interested.

Since this joystick can be converted from 4 to 8 way without opening the control panel, I would think people would be all over it. I have been looking at the upright kit from Dream Arcades and was leaning away from it because it didn't have a 4 way stick and they don't customize. Now I'm reconsidering it because I'm thinking I could buy the Mag Stick Plus and switch it with one of the two main sticks, and there you go (well, I'd still be lacking a spinner, but that's something I may be able to live with. I couldn't live without a 4-way).

Any thoughts?

KevSteele · « **Reply #13 on:** December 23, 2005, 07:54:07 am »

Quote from: dax on December 22, 2005, 11:37:05 pm

I know one of those models can rotate 45 degrees by the user.

DreamArcades · « **Reply #14 on:** December 27, 2005, 03:48:30 am »

We can do custom sicks, it just take a little longer to get your arcade sent out.
-Mike

Quote from: Rio Rebel on December 23, 2005, 07:07:41 am

I just started learning of arcade building/buying, and this joystick has me very interested.

Since this joystick can be converted from 4 to 8 way without opening the control panel, I would think people would be all over it.

Rio Rebel · « **Reply #15 on:** December 27, 2005, 10:11:01 pm »

Quote from: DreamArcades on December 27, 2005, 03:48:30 am

We can do custom sicks, it just take a little longer to get your arcade sent out.
-Mike

Thanks for setting me straight on that. It's good to know.

I'm moving slow on this and learning as much as I can (not so much to save money but to get it right the first time). I really like what the Dream Arcade upright kit has to offer at first glance, and I'll probably be sending some questions soon.

carazy · « **Reply #16 on:** January 09, 2006, 10:01:36 am »

anybody have any more opinions on the mag-stick I'm thinking about using them for my cabinet

RetroJames · « **Reply #17 on:** January 09, 2006, 10:09:23 am »

My review for RetroBlast is still pending, but so far I really like what I see.

Since my CP was already completed and populated with Wicos I am having to fabricate a new mounting plate for the sticks as the one included does not fit the same pattern. Not a huge deal but something to be aware of if you happen to be retro-fitting the sticks.

metaHipster · « **Reply #18 on:** January 09, 2006, 01:38:51 pm »

While I don't have much to compare them to (only vague recollections from playing on DanW's SlikStik-based Aarghcade), I'd have to say I love my Mag-Stick Plus's so far and think they're a perfect replacement for the old 2x 8-way and 1x 4-way layout people used to have to do.

I just got them installed Saturday in my first CP and they work great! Only thing that bugged me (which is common to all microswitch-based Sticks) is that there's a clicking sound everytime you move it. It turned out to actually be a sort of handy way to confirm whether you're in 8-way or 4-way mode though

I still have to snag some ball-tops for mine... Anyone know much about the Ultimarc replacement ball-tops as to the length difference between the "regular" and "long" ball-top replacements?

captainpotato · « **Reply #19 on:** January 10, 2006, 06:48:51 am »

Quote from: RetroJames on January 09, 2006, 10:09:23 am

My review for RetroBlast is still pending, but so far I really like what I see.

Since my CP was already completed and populated with Wicos I am having to fabricate a new mounting plate for the sticks as the one included does not fit the same pattern. Not a huge deal but something to be aware of if you happen to be retro-fitting the sticks.

Well, hurry up, I'm also waiting to read your review, ---by the flying spaghetti monster's hairy nether regions!---


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