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Author Topic: Best joystick for Galaga?  (Read 2158 times)

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Best joystick for Galaga?
« on: July 31, 2006, 06:37:04 am »

Hey all!

Just wanted to know, what do you think is the best joystick for a Galaga/Lady Bug/
Burger Time combo?

If possible PLEASE include pics, my wife loves to watch pictures!

Thanks,

Nicholas

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Re: Best joystick for Galaga?
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2006, 09:08:27 am »
I dont think the brand/model of joystick is going to be that important in your application, as long as you get a 4way(not 8way) balltop joystick

If it was just Galaga and not ladybug&burgertime you would be best with a 2way balltop

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Re: Best joystick for Galaga?
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2006, 11:35:11 am »
I think the Reunion stick is a great for galaga and burger time


http://www.happcontrols.com/joysticks/5060841125r.htm

Don't buy from that website though, buy from ponyboy or divermaster in the b/s/t forum
« Last Edit: July 31, 2006, 11:39:36 am by AtomSmasher »

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Re: Best joystick for Galaga?
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2006, 01:05:27 pm »
I really like this Sanwa model for 4-way use.  It's the same joystick that Ultimarc sells under the "J" Stick name.

In the end its a matter of personel preference.  Joysticks are cheap enough that if you end up not liking the one you choose, you an always buy another.

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Re: Best joystick for Galaga?
« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2006, 01:05:34 pm »
Sorry for the double post.  Here's a second picture for your wife to look at.
« Last Edit: July 31, 2006, 02:59:41 pm by 97thruhiker »

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Re: Best joystick for Galaga?
« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2006, 02:06:14 pm »
We play galaga on a regular basis with a Perfect 360 and I have never heard a complaint about the joystick.

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Re: Best joystick for Galaga?
« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2006, 02:49:01 pm »
Any joystick is the perfect joystick for Galaga. There may not be a more joystick agnostic game out there.