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Stiff springs for Ultrastik 360
GAtekwriter:
That's what I needed to hear - I've been looking for a good reason to keep from installing a 3rd joystick and I've heard from you and a few others that using the U360's programming capabilities will help me to avoid a 4-way joystick... thanks for the feedback.
Jim
Havok:
I'm sorry - but there's no substitute for a real four way, with physical restriction on the diagonals. The U360 is a great all purpose joystick, but you can't beat being physically locked out of the corners. You get the feel, and precise control that the U360 can't quite replicate. Now, if you were to put a 4 way restrictor plate on it, it would be the same. However, that's just dumb. You completely negate all the advantages of the U360 with a 4 way restrictor plate, and paid four times what you should have for a joystick that can do the same exact thing.
In your case, I would stay with the U360, but no 4 way restrictor plate. It's a compromise, but unless you do swappable panels, that's what you have to do.
GAtekwriter:
I wasn't planning on using a 4-way restrictor with my U360s but instead rely on the programming to ignore the diagonals for those games that need a 4-way - I realize the feel might not be the same so I'm going to have to give this some thought - do I order a dedicated 4-way or just use the two 360s and rely on logical programming...
Jim
Donkey_Kong:
--- Quote from: GAtekwriter on June 28, 2008, 01:39:41 pm ---I wasn't planning on using a 4-way restrictor with my U360s but instead rely on the programming to ignore the diagonals for those games that need a 4-way - I realize the feel might not be the same so I'm going to have to give this some thought - do I order a dedicated 4-way or just use the two 360s and rely on logical programming...
Jim
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Jim,
It depends on just how important those 4-way games are to you. Do you plan to try and compete for high scores on those games?...If yes than I would get a restricted 4-way. If it's just for fun...don't even bother with a dedicated 4way stick...program the u360 to the appropriate map and you'll be good to go.
This would be the only reason to have a dedicated 4-way sitting next to a u360 IMO...for competitive use. Also, I'm not saying you wouldn't be competitive with a u360 without a 4way restrictor in a 4 way game. They are sweet for way with a round restrictor. Just not 100% ideal or authentic. Before ordering my sticks I was asking myself the same questions as you. I didn't believe that I would be satisfied with a round restrictor on games like pacman and donkey kong. I was wrong, I am satisfied with them for this.
GAtekwriter:
I have to say that the sheer volume of help and opinions on this forum remains solid - I'm returning from a long absence and really appreciate all the good advice. Thanks, all.
Jim