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markrvp:

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--- Quote from: lovespicyfood on February 12, 2006, 02:40:57 am ---I'm guessing that when restricting directionals on a 49 way it's got to be software controlled, right?  Wouldn't that make it incredibly easy to hit "dead" spots while playing?  I don't know...just guesses on my part...

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Let me help you out there.  There are absolutely no "dead" spots on a 49-way when it is connected to a GP-Wiz49 controller and in 4-way DRS
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boykster:

--- Quote from: markrvp on February 12, 2006, 01:38:46 pm ---Can confirm that playing 4 way games with the GP-Wiz 49 in 4-way DRS mode is right on.  A regular 8-way joystick sucks for 4-way games.

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Ah...beat me to it...I can also confirm that 4-way games using the GP-Wiz is outstanding.  Not physically restricted, but no "dead spots" at all.  When you're rotating around (through the diagonals) the stick transitions from up-> left with no hiccups at all (donkey kong, etc).  Oh, and I got a balltop for mine for that great retro ball top feel.  Now I just need to get another one to replace my P2 stick...I'm going to make these my dedicated p1/p2 sticks and get rid of my dedicated 4-way.

Certainly more expensive than 2 inexpensive 8-ways and a 4-way, but the ease of use factor is a biggie for me, I like to be able to have my guests/gamers (and me) just pick a game and play...not puzzle over which stick to use.....

Rich
lovespicyfood:

--- Quote ---Can confirm that playing 4 way games with the GP-Wiz 49 in 4-way DRS mode is right on.  A regular 8-way joystick sucks for 4-way games.

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Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it!
lovespicyfood:

--- Quote ---Ah...beat me to it...I can also confirm that 4-way games using the GP-Wiz is outstanding.  Not physically restricted, but no "dead spots" at all.  When you're rotating around (through the diagonals) the stick transitions from up-> left with no hiccups at all (donkey kong, etc).  Oh, and I got a balltop for mine for that great retro ball top feel.  Now I just need to get another one to replace my P2 stick...I'm going to make these my dedicated p1/p2 sticks and get rid of my dedicated 4-way.
Certainly more expensive than 2 inexpensive 8-ways and a 4-way, but the ease of use factor is a biggie for me, I like to be able to have my guests/gamers (and me) just pick a game and play...not puzzle over which stick to use.....
Rich

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Rich, thanks for the informative reply.  This is exactly the sort of information I was looking to find.  This sounds like an ideal setup for a multi-use cab!
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