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paulscade:
Everyone's going to have a different opinion on sticks (are there more than 10?  :) ).
It's too bad that you can't go down to your local electronics superstore and try out all the different sticks before you choose/buy.  Even if you find someone that's tried them all, you're still at the mercy of their opinion when asking for a ranking.

Here's my .02 on the MagStik+   ;D

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=82241.msg903356#msg903356

HaRuMaN:

--- Quote from: jwmii2 on September 27, 2008, 01:21:44 am ---If you like japanese convex style buttons then sanwa is about the top of the line.

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Seimitsu makes a good Japanese joystick as well.

Ummon:

--- Quote from: paulscade on October 29, 2008, 09:22:13 am ---Everyone's going to have a different opinion on sticks (are there more than 10?  :) ).

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Yes, but apparently the main factor in this is what they first experienced. I can't think of a single original control that I was satisfied with. Wait - Star Wars.

macpdaddy:
I'm new to building panels but was an 80's teenager, so I figure I can throw some advice in.
I think any joystick selection will be very dependant on the application or game you want to control.
That being said, I have a 60in1 board running older classics that I just recently built a panel for.  I started with a "recommended" 4-way red-ball joystick and was quickly disappointed with the stiff feel.  I had heard good things about the Mag Stick series from Ultimarc and liked the 4 to 8 way changing ability (Using only a pull and twist on the handle of the joystick!!).  So a few days later, a red-ball version arrived and was installed with great satisfaction afterwards.  I will say that I would not use this joystick on my Mortal Kombat game! It has just too short of a movement (but works perfect for the classics!).

I recommend the Mag Stick Plus  :applaud: with a few Comments:
The mounting plate is narrower than the "almost square" joystick variety, I actually wrote Ultimarc about the issue and I think they may look into either an optional mounting plate or changing it.  For my metal panel, the plate fit between the screws with just a touch of grinding on the edge of the mounting plate.
The 4 way mode of the Mag stick is a true mechanical 4-way, meaning that the joystick has the diamond shape limiter in place in this mode.  You never realize how much this makes a difference until you use it in a game like Pac-Man!!  Don't settle for a joystick that moves full circle if you want the best 4 way game experience.

I hope this helps with a little info, I think that joystick selection is based so much on the buyer/users tastes to say that one is better or worse.  But I do think the Mag Stick is worth a consideration for a well built, switcheable joystick.  We just need a US distributer to cut shipping costs!!

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