Author Topic: BEST 4-way joystick?? (Read 3192 times)

AE35 · « **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

RayB · « **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.

pointdablame · « **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.

markrvp · « **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.

Kremmit · « **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.

Nailz · « **Reply #5 on:** January 09, 2006, 04:25:06 pm »

Yeah, but where do you find the original Pac leaf joysticks these days?

AE35 · « **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

markrvp · « **Reply #7 on:** January 09, 2006, 04:36:43 pm »

Quote from: Nailz on January 09, 2006, 04:25:06 pm

Yeah, but where do you find the original Pac leaf joysticks these days?

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

RayB · « **Reply #8 on:** January 09, 2006, 06:24:41 pm »

Quote from: Nailz on January 09, 2006, 04:25:06 pm

Yeah, but where do you find the original Pac leaf joysticks these days?

Ebay.

fixedpigs · « **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

JonnyBoy · « **Reply #10 on:** January 09, 2006, 07:57:02 pm »

Yep, the mag stick is the new t stick.

markrvp · « **Reply #11 on:** January 09, 2006, 08:16:05 pm »

And orange is the new pink

JonnyBoy · « **Reply #12 on:** January 09, 2006, 08:35:08 pm »

Well put, well put...

Kremmit · « **Reply #13 on:** January 09, 2006, 11:29:32 pm »

Quote from: fixedpigs 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

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.

AE35 · « **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

nostrebor · « **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.

deadmoney5 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 10, 2006, 07:22:54 pm »

Quote from: nostrebor 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.

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..

markrvp · « **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.

deadmoney5 · « **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?

markrvp · « **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.

deadmoney5 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 10, 2006, 11:26:27 pm »

it is indeed for a p360...

fiddling?

RayB · « **Reply #21 on:** January 10, 2006, 11:44:55 pm »

Quote from: deadmoney5 on January 10, 2006, 09:05:03 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.

quarterback · « **Reply #22 on:** January 11, 2006, 12:57:48 am »

Quote from: RayB on January 10, 2006, 11:44:55 pm

Quote from: deadmoney5 on January 10, 2006, 09:05:03 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.

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.

Try it out and if you decide that it's too low, buy a 4" replacement shaft from ponyboy.

Kremmit · « **Reply #23 on:** January 11, 2006, 01:33:47 am »

Quote from: deadmoney5 on January 10, 2006, 11:26:27 pm

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.

nostrebor · « **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.


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