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| hellothere123:
I am going on the assumption that the Happ Super (which is a 4way and 8 way controller) is not the best 4 way "feel" joystick. So if I was going to have a 2 player control panel, with 2 Happ Supers, and then wanted to have also a 4 way joystick for better "feel" on 4 way games (like Pacman).... 1) Would I need to mount 2 of these 4 way controller (1 per player?) 2) How would I mount the 4 way controller so it isn't in the way of the other joystick and buttons? 3) What is the best 4 way joystick? Thanks |
| Xiaou2:
You can mount the 4 way nearly directly over the top of the 8way (leave a little space for Stick travel and hand room) , and it should be easy to operate. Best 4 way may be the Pacman 4ways. They have a big heavy metal frame on them, so they are easy to spot. However, many are torn up from years of abuse (the plastic parts) .. so its hard to say really. Other ideas are NOS Wicos. Or some are using multi-function sticks which simulate 4 way operations. However, being that there is no physical restrictor, many purist like myself will not find these to be acceptable for use. |
| RobotronNut:
--- Quote from: hellothere123 on August 01, 2007, 12:01:32 am ---1) Would I need to mount 2 of these 4 way controller (1 per player?) --- End quote --- most of the 4-way games are single player, so one is enough. --- Quote ---2) How would I mount the 4 way controller so it isn't in the way of the other joystick and buttons? --- End quote --- lots of ways to do it. click the link in my signature to see one option. whatever you do, make a mock-up first, to verify everything's comfortable with no conflicts. --- Quote ---3) What is the best 4 way joystick? --- End quote --- ultimarc J-stik: inexpensive, true 4-way restriction, microswitches for long-term maintenance-free operation, quicker engagement than other microswitch joysticks. |
| paigeoliver:
If the 4-way stick is shorter than the 8-way stick (and both the original Pac-Man and the replacement Pac-Man sticks are shorter than a super 8), then you can just mount it directly to the left of the 8-way stick, the bases can even be touching. They don't get in the way of each other at all. If you go with a universal in 4-way mode then leave an inch between the bases and mount it directly to the left of the 8-way stick. Mounting directly above is not really the most ergonomic method. You only need a second 4-way if you have a dire need to exactly replicate 2 player mode on a couple of really obscure games. The 4-way mode on a Happ Super is only suitable for modern 4-way games like Mr. Driller and newer tetris versions and is worthless for classic 4-way titles. |
| Xiaou2:
paigeoliver, Well, might you explain your view better? Ergonomic?! If the joy is above, your arm is basically in the exact same position as NORMAL. The only difference is that its a slight bit higher. Also, the buttons are in the same place as normal too. Ive seen some horrible setups where the 4way was mounted in such a way that you had to reach over a set of buttons just to get to it. Now that I would imagine, would not be comfortable to play for long periods of time. Of course, there is another method to the madness... and that is to make a control panel that can be lifted out, and spun around. So that the 4ways that were on the top half of the CP (upside down) are now reachable on the bottom of the CP. |
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