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BEST 4-way joystick??
« on: January 09, 2006, 12:45:11 pm »
Hi all.

What's the BEST 4-way joystick(not changeable), with the shortest throw
and fastest return-to-center?

My wife doesn't seem to think that any joystick can compete with the
arrow buttons on the PC keyboard for ladybug.

Recommendations needed!

Thanks!! :)

Nicholas
« Last Edit: January 09, 2006, 12:46:43 pm by AE35 »

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Re: BEST 4-way joystick??
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2006, 12:49:28 pm »
She might actually be right.  If you think about it, people generally use 3 fingers on the cursor keys. You really can't beat that.

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Re: BEST 4-way joystick??
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2006, 12:55:22 pm »
My favorite dedicated 4way is a 4way Wico leafswitch.

Second favorite is the Ms. Pac/Galaga stick.
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Re: BEST 4-way joystick??
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2006, 01:05:27 pm »
An Ultimarc E-stick (Happ universal) in 4-way mode has a short throw and works great. 

An original Pacman leafswitch joystick is still my favorite 4-way joystick.

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Re: BEST 4-way joystick??
« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2006, 03:28:01 pm »
The very shortest throw and absolute fastest return to center can be had on the Omni-Stik, with the T-Stik in a very close second.  You don't have to buy the switchable model, the standard one can be put in 4-way mode by adjusting the restrictor under the panel. 

Personally, I prefer the original Pac-Man stick Mark mentioned.  Not as short a throw, or as fast a return-to-center, but it's what I like.

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Re: BEST 4-way joystick??
« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2006, 04:25:06 pm »
Yeah, but where do you find the original Pac leaf joysticks these days?

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Re: BEST 4-way joystick??
« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2006, 04:33:07 pm »

Well, the omni-stick doesn't fit my wife's taste, but the T-stick looks great! Where
can I buy them? ???

How about those mag-stick, with magnetic centering....are they quick?

Thanks,

Nicholas

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Re: BEST 4-way joystick??
« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2006, 04:36:43 pm »
Yeah, but where do you find the original Pac leaf joysticks these days?

http://www.quarterarcade.com/Game.aspx/485

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Re: BEST 4-way joystick??
« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2006, 06:24:41 pm »
Yeah, but where do you find the original Pac leaf joysticks these days?

Ebay.
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Re: BEST 4-way joystick??
« Reply #9 on: January 09, 2006, 07:41:41 pm »
has the mag-stik replaced the t-stik...?

the t-stik doesn't seem to be listed on ultimarc's website...
http://www.ultimarc.com/controls.html


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Re: BEST 4-way joystick??
« Reply #10 on: January 09, 2006, 07:57:02 pm »
Yep, the mag stick is the new t stick.
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Re: BEST 4-way joystick??
« Reply #11 on: January 09, 2006, 08:16:05 pm »
And orange is the new pink  ;D

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Re: BEST 4-way joystick??
« Reply #12 on: January 09, 2006, 08:35:08 pm »
Well put, well put...
I had to beat them to death with their own shoes...

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Re: BEST 4-way joystick??
« Reply #13 on: January 09, 2006, 11:29:32 pm »
has the mag-stik replaced the t-stik...?

the t-stik doesn't seem to be listed on ultimarc's website...
http://www.ultimarc.com/controls.html



Ponyboy still sells the T-stick.  Just not the Plus version- it's the regular T-stick, and you need to be able to reach under the panel to switch it from 4 to 8 way action.

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Re: BEST 4-way joystick??
« Reply #14 on: January 10, 2006, 03:26:17 am »

So, is the Mag as quick and fast as the T-stick?

And who is this Ponyboy? Does he have a webpage?

Nicholas

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Re: BEST 4-way joystick??
« Reply #15 on: January 10, 2006, 10:38:05 am »
Ponyboy's sell page on this forum

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=36770.0

4-ways IMO... best is WICO 4-way leaf stick. Search for seller "nicade" on EBAY for NOS versions of these.

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Re: BEST 4-way joystick??
« Reply #16 on: January 10, 2006, 07:22:54 pm »
Ponyboy's sell page on this forum

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=36770.0

4-ways IMO... best is WICO 4-way leaf stick. Search for seller "nicade" on EBAY for NOS versions of these.

I assume you mean this?:
 http://cgi.ebay.com/WICO-ARCADE-LEAF-STYLE-4-WAY-JOYSTICK-N-O-S_W0QQitemZ6230225487QQcategoryZ13718QQcmdZViewItem

Would this joy fit my 3/4" wood CP?  If so, what is the footprint of the joy?  I currently have competitions and a T-Stick Plus..

I'm thinking of trying the Wico..

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Re: BEST 4-way joystick??
« Reply #17 on: January 10, 2006, 08:00:49 pm »
That is the correct auction.  The footprint is the same as the competitions.  The handle on the joy in that auction is 3.5", the one designed for metal panels.  I have one mounted under 1/2" of wood and it works fine, but a little short.  Recessing the top of the panel and mounting them from the top would be better.

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Re: BEST 4-way joystick??
« Reply #18 on: January 10, 2006, 09:05:03 pm »
argg..

I just bought that one in the auction...I guess I will need a longer shaft since I have a wood panel....

I have 2 T-sticks and a Slik-Stik ball top...

Would either of these fit into the Wico?

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Re: BEST 4-way joystick??
« Reply #19 on: January 10, 2006, 09:07:50 pm »
If the SlikStik shaft is for a P360, then a couple of us think it should work with a little fiddling.

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Re: BEST 4-way joystick??
« Reply #20 on: January 10, 2006, 11:26:27 pm »
it is indeed for a p360...

fiddling? ???

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Re: BEST 4-way joystick??
« Reply #21 on: January 10, 2006, 11:44:55 pm »
I just bought that one in the auction...I guess I will need a longer shaft since I have a wood panel....

Don't worry about it. It's not that short. I use 3.5" wicos on a wood cp too. I like em low like that.
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Re: BEST 4-way joystick??
« Reply #22 on: January 11, 2006, 12:57:48 am »
I just bought that one in the auction...I guess I will need a longer shaft since I have a wood panel....

Don't worry about it. It's not that short. I use 3.5" wicos on a wood cp too. I like em low like that.


Me too.   

My cab had four 3.5" Wicos in a 3/4" thick CP with a bit routed out underneath (I'd guess 1/4").  I currently have two of them in my temporary 1/2" thick CP (with no routing out) and I think they're perfect.   So I wouldn't sweat it deadmoney5.   

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Re: BEST 4-way joystick??
« Reply #23 on: January 11, 2006, 01:33:47 am »
it is indeed for a p360...

fiddling? ???

Try it out when you get it- you'll see.  You may need to add a washer between the e-clip and the actuator.

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Re: BEST 4-way joystick??
« Reply #24 on: January 11, 2006, 09:46:45 am »
Mine are all WICO leaf sticks. I recessed the unit into the top of the control panel. It works just dandy. I have played them either way and it really isn't that big of a deal for play, top-mounted vs. bottom-mounted. The NOS ones are a bit stiff at first, but I suspect that you will love the feel of this 4-way.