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Good inexpensive 4 way joystick
« on: January 17, 2009, 02:05:57 pm »
i need a good but inexpensive joystick 4-way with a ball top handle

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Re: Good inexpensive 4 way joystick
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2009, 02:11:02 pm »
What price range do you consider inexpensive? You don't want to go too cheap, or you'll get exactly what you paid for.

Sanwa JLW sticks are a great $20 stick.

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Re: Good inexpensive 4 way joystick
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2009, 04:36:57 pm »
agree with ginsu, available in tons of ball top colors too... check it out.. chad's a good guy so buy it from him http://www.lizardlickamusements.com/pages/joysticks.shtml
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Re: Good inexpensive 4 way joystick
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2009, 06:13:44 pm »
Of all the things on a cab, don't skimp on the joystick. 

That said, a Sanwa JLW set to 4-way would be a fine choice. 

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Re: Good inexpensive 4 way joystick
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2009, 12:59:38 pm »
I recommend the 4-way by "Tornado Terry's".  He has 2 versions, 1 for a metal control panel and 1 for a 3/4" wood control panel (the shaft is longer to compensate).  There are 5 different colors to choose from.  At $21.95 it's a bargain.

His main store is here:
http://stores.ebay.com/TORNADO-TERRYS-ARCADE-PARTS-SUPPLY

The actual product is here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/HAPP-MS-PAC-MAN-ARCADE-BALL-TOP-JOYSTICK-JAMMA-MAME-TM_W0QQitemZ380093803655QQihZ025QQcategoryZ13718QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

This joystick is amazing and I love it.  Works great with everything, especially Ms. Pacman.  I highly recommend it.

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Re: Good inexpensive 4 way joystick
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2009, 02:02:29 pm »
I recommend the 4-way by "Tornado Terry's".  He has 2 versions, 1 for a metal control panel and 1 for a 3/4" wood control panel (the shaft is longer to compensate).  There are 5 different colors to choose from.  At $21.95 it's a bargain.

His main store is here:
http://stores.ebay.com/TORNADO-TERRYS-ARCADE-PARTS-SUPPLY

The actual product is here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/HAPP-MS-PAC-MAN-ARCADE-BALL-TOP-JOYSTICK-JAMMA-MAME-TM_W0QQitemZ380093803655QQihZ025QQcategoryZ13718QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

This joystick is amazing and I love it.  Works great with everything, especially Ms. Pacman.  I highly recommend it.

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Re: Good inexpensive 4 way joystick
« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2009, 03:22:56 pm »
I was considering that one as my recommendation, as well.

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Re: Good inexpensive 4 way joystick
« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2009, 07:01:20 pm »
:applaud: That's good to know, because I have one; but I haven't ordered my encoders yet, so I haven't tried it out. I can certainly vouch for Tornado Terry's other products, his shipping, and his service!
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