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Joystick confusion
JayB:
I've been reading through a lot of different threads on here and elsewhere about changes to Happ products and wanted to get an current view on their joysticks. I gather they are no longer supplied from Il and have since not been as good quality. This is only what I've picked up on from some comments being made so excuse me if this is wrong or no longer an issue.
I was going to order the Happ Competition joysticks today (first time build) but, other option would be something like this Sanwa-> http://www.gremlinsolutions.co.uk/products/sanwateardrop.htm
Can someone shed some light on this for me please? I'm based in the UK so some sticks, like the Mag Stik, aren't carried by the usual sites. I think my preference would be towards a bat top but, my main concern is to just get a good quality stick. I had also thought of buying the Il pushbuttons rather than Happ ones, for the same reason.
Thanks in advance for any clarification as I'm not sure if I'm just being overly cautious over this.
JayB:
:dunno Anyone?
Franco B:
Seeing as you are here in the UK ( :cheers:) you are in the perfect place for Magsticks as Ultimarc (manufacturer and supplier of the Magstick amongst other products) are UK based. Check out www.ultimarc.com. You may want to have a look at the U360 joysticks whilst you are there as they are very popular at the moment.
The Sanwa JLW that you linked to are a great joystick, im using a pair of them on my current build. In fact, the Ultimarc U360 is actually a modified JLW.
I cant help you with the buttons though I'm afraid.
JayB:
Hi Franco, and thanks for the reply :) Another UK user :cheers:
Haha I honestly thought Ultimarc were based in the states, will definitely take a look at their site in a moment then. Would you say the Sanwa's would be a better one to go with over the Magstick or are they very close quality build wise?
Sure, I'll have to take a chance on the buttons I think.
Franco B:
:cheers:
I don't really think build quality is an issue. Its more of how the joysticks feel and perform. I have never used the Mag sticks so I cannot comment on them. AFAIK they are similar to the t-sticks that Ultimarc used to sell in terms of throw and stiffness (short throw and quite stiff). I know some people like them and some people really don't get on with them.
I have heard no complaints about the JLW/U360's though apart from some think the spring could be a little stiffer, you can buy stronger springs though. The JLW is a Japanese stick and is generally used for schmups/fighting games where joystick presses tend to have to be more accurate/faster, hence the lower actuating pressure. I personally like the stock JLW feel.