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Which joystick is this?
« on: May 03, 2006, 10:46:35 pm »
Hi everyone,

I was trying to find out what type of joysticks are used in the following arcade machines (pictures attached):



Any ideas??

Thanks!

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Re: Which joystick is this?
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2006, 10:57:57 pm »
not sure, but I'd say some kind of "euro style"  maybe.


like the omnistick from GGG

http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=197

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Re: Which joystick is this?
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2006, 11:32:36 pm »
My money would be it's an MCA joystick I think they are made in China and most commonly used in Australian arcades, I have 4 in my cabinet, probably the ugliest joystick I've ever used but tough as nails and by adjusting a little slide thingy on the back (two screws) you can change them from 4-ways to 8-ways either square or round.

You can buy them here: http://www.highway.net.au/parts/buttons_and_joysticks/3151.html


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Re: Which joystick is this?
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2006, 11:33:38 pm »
They're made by "MCA"  an Australian manufacturer.  I'm pretty sure you can get them from "Ozstick" if you really like em. Trust me, they're not the greatest sticks by any means IMO. I'm sure you'll get another post where someone says they're excellent. :) Depends on what you like in a joystick.
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Re: Which joystick is this?
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2006, 11:36:35 pm »
Oops, sorry. Retroborg types faster then me. :-X
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Re: Which joystick is this?
« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2006, 11:36:56 pm »
I have never even touched one of these but that has to be one of the worst looking sticks I have ever seen.
17 years old and totaly addicted.

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Re: Which joystick is this?
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2006, 11:40:46 pm »
its a solid device though.  super tough.  really short throw though.

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Re: Which joystick is this?
« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2006, 11:45:28 pm »
Hi All!

Wow, you are all extremely quick!! Thanks for the replies.

I'm sure they aren't good joysticks - but I was brought up using them so.... :)

Thanks!

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Re: Which joystick is this?
« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2006, 11:45:35 pm »
http://www.bigtop.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=67&products_id=312

MCA makes some pretty strange looking pushbuttons as well.
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Re: Which joystick is this?
« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2014, 07:11:57 am »
Just wanted to add... I played with this joystick loads as a kid... my opinion is they are brilliant for shoot'em ups.  I haven't found anything yet with as good a feel as these. Short throw, quick actuation, nice resistance/centering.  Plus its small so fits my small hands nicely.  ;)

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Re: Which joystick is this?
« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2014, 01:32:05 pm »
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Re: Which joystick is this?
« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2014, 01:38:47 pm »
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Re: Which joystick is this?
« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2014, 02:40:48 pm »
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Re: Which joystick is this?
« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2014, 02:42:33 pm »
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