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4 way joystick recommendation....???
wee beastie:
If you're mounting it in 3/4 wood, I'd suggest the J-stick. You don't need to route your panel out and it will be the right height as a Ms Pac joystick in a metal panel. The "throw" might not be accurate, but IMO the stick is fantastic.
shmokes:
I'm not worried about mounting or routing. I can pick up a metal mounting plate from Oscar that will alleviate any problems associated with mounting any of these sticks in a 3/4" panel (routing required, of course). I'm mostly looking for some comparison between the new Ms. Pac/Galaga Reunion stick and the Wico 4-way leaf sticks. The Reunion sticks can be had for about half the price from Bob Roberts compared with the Wico sticks, and that will factor into the equation, but $15 extra ain't too hard to swallow for a superior stick if the leaf sticks are definitely the way to go.
Any thoughts?
Grasshopper:
--- Quote from: shmokes on May 04, 2003, 05:29:38 pm ---I'm not worried about mounting or routing. I can pick up a metal mounting plate from Oscar that will alleviate any problems associated with mounting any of these sticks in a 3/4" panel (routing required, of course). I'm mostly looking for some comparison between the new Ms. Pac/Galaga Reunion stick and the Wico 4-way leaf sticks. The Reunion sticks can be had for about half the price from Bob Roberts compared with the Wico sticks, and that will factor into the equation, but $15 extra ain't too hard to swallow for a superior stick if the leaf sticks are definitely the way to go.
Any thoughts?
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It's not an easy decision.
I think it depends upon what concerns you most - authenticity or gameplay. I think the modern Ms Pacman/Galaga stick feels very nice and plays Pacman just as well as the original sticks, possibly even better because the microswitches are more consistent than leaf switches that need adjusting from time to time.
However the Wico leafs do feel subtly different, not just because of the leaf switches, but because they use rubber grommets instead of springs to generate resistance to movement.
The wicos can just about be mounted in 3/4" wood without routing (even the ones with a 3.5" handle). However the handle will be very low.
I think on balance I'd go with the Wicos.
paigeoliver:
Yes, you can mount a Wico in wood, but eventually it will get on your nerves, as it is fully functional, but you can barely grab onto it because there will be almost no room between the ball and the panel.
armad1ll0:
bottom mounted Sanwa Japanese (J-Stick) stick is what I recomend. I use it as a top mount for Street Fighter games and I can flip it as a 4 way. The spring is light but that can be a good thing. If you want a short throw then bottom mount it on 3/4" MDF and you'll be golden.