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need a 4/8 way stick that is switchable above the CP, what is your favorite?
lordtodd75:
Just like the title says I am looking for a 4/8 way switchable joystick that I can change from above the panel. Right now I have a sanwa switchable 4/8 way but I have to lift the CP to change from 4 to 8 way. I was just wondering what some of the community favorites are so I can make my decision as to which one I should buy. I know dedicated is the best way to go, but unfortunately I don't have the space for that.
Kaytrim:
If you want somthing that is switchable get a Ultimark 360. This is a 49 way switchable joy via the use of maps. Most of the front ends are starting to support the map switching automatically. This way you choose Pack-Man and you have a 4-way, Street Fighter and you have an 8-way, Galaga and it is a 2-way, etc.
I used to like the T-Stick Plus joysticks but they are not that good in 8-way on the cardinal directions. There is too much area where the diagonals are in play. The T-sticks are no longer available, there is the Mag-Stick and the only difference that I am aware of is the center machinisim is different between the two. On the T-Stick a spring is used and in the Mag-Stick a magnet is used to bring the stick back to center.
RetroBlast has done numerous reviews on joysticks you can read them here.
http://www.retroblast.com/hardware.html
ahofle:
IMO, there is really no substitute to a physical restrictor plate when switching between 4 and 8 way modes. You could try something like this:
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=195
leapinlew:
--- Quote from: ahofle on January 25, 2007, 02:28:53 pm ---IMO, there is really no substitute to a physical restrictor plate
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I agree with this. In the end, I had to build a dedicated 4 way machine using a WICO with a 4 way restrictor on it.
Czapala:
I got a Prodigy Topfire from GGG.
VERY well built .. like a tank !