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Title: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA SOLD OUT
Post by: Pixelhugger on July 08, 2010, 09:06:06 pm
SOLD OUT

Thanks all who ordered.



I have a number of unused, new in box/new old stock WICO micro switch ball top joysticks. PM orders please.

• Original NOS Wicos with original box and instructions (NOT the notorious cheap Chinese knockoffs)
• Microswitch
• 8 Way ball top
• 3.5" shaft
• Rubber grommet
• Dustwashers
• These are NOT leaf switch sticks. I do not have access to leaf switch sticks, sorry.

Available colors:

Red Sold Out
Orange Sold Out
Purple Sold Out
Yellow Sold Out
Green Sold Out

Price is $12 each plus shipping. Cheaper than a Happ Super for a NOS Wico!

Shipping costs via USPS Priority Mail:

Qty    Price

1         $7
2 - 6   $12


To order PM me
•Indicate color and quantity of each.
•Include your name and shipping address.
•Include your email address
•Your order will be confirmed when I send you my paypal info
•PayPal only
•International shipping OK, shipping cost may be higher. (UK $19)

I will bubble wrap the ball top shaft prior to shipping since Wico's original packaging allows the ball top to rattle around with the other parts. These are as mint as you can get. Any slight marks on the ball are from the factory shipping and storage in unopened boxes.


(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=103207.0;attach=150153;image)

ALL SOLD OUT

Mod please unsticky  :'(
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: I/O on July 12, 2010, 09:08:38 pm
Perhaps a picture of one of them, please?
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: Pixelhugger on July 13, 2010, 07:48:33 pm
Sorry about that overisght. Fixed.  :)
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: Pixelhugger on August 18, 2010, 06:46:48 pm
Bump
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: XtraSmiley on August 23, 2010, 08:48:49 pm
Can these be used in a leaf Wico (ie replace all the worn parts?)
Can you sell just the sticks with the ball tops at a cheaper rate?
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: uolarethian on August 24, 2010, 07:17:29 pm
PM sent.
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: XtraSmiley on August 24, 2010, 07:24:25 pm
Dude, you sent me a PM, but I'm not selling anything!
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: uolarethian on August 24, 2010, 08:57:50 pm
My Bad, the message was for pixelhugger, i got 2 of his joysticks.
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: gatordad on August 24, 2010, 10:01:50 pm
Dude, you sent me a PM, but I'm not selling anything!


 :laugh2:
Too funny, I have done the same thing, which makes it even funnier.....
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: Pixelhugger on August 26, 2010, 02:54:43 pm
Can these be used in a leaf Wico (ie replace all the worn parts?)
Can you sell just the sticks with the ball tops at a cheaper rate?

Unfortunately I can't justify parting them out. The rubber grommet, dust washer and ball/stick could be used in a leaf Wico. Obviously the switches couldn't. I'll have to look more closely to see if anything else is swappable.
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: Grasshopper on August 29, 2010, 09:35:51 am
Can you tell me whether the shafts on these are interchangeable with the ones used on the Wico leaf bases?

Also, can you tell me approximately how much it would cost to ship two to the UK?

Thanks
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: Pixelhugger on September 03, 2011, 03:59:22 pm
Decided to start selling these again, so... bump.
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: Pixelhugger on September 14, 2011, 02:18:21 pm
and bump. I have quite a few of these... would it make sense to get a sticky until they're gone?
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: Pixelhugger on October 03, 2011, 01:33:09 pm
bump
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: Pixelhugger on October 09, 2011, 01:07:49 am
Bump
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: yotsuya on October 19, 2011, 12:30:07 am
PM sent
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: yotsuya on October 21, 2011, 02:55:06 pm
Hey, guys- has anyone used these types of sticks? I'm thinking of picking one up and was wondering how they felt with 4-way and 8-way games. Any feedback would be appreciated.  :cheers:
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: CUTWEST on October 26, 2011, 11:33:59 pm
Hey, guys- has anyone used these types of sticks? I'm thinking of picking one up and was wondering how they felt with 4-way and 8-way games. Any feedback would be appreciated.  :cheers:
sent you a PM. :afro:
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: Pixelhugger on December 02, 2011, 01:44:44 pm
Holiday bump.
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: yotsuya on December 05, 2011, 11:07:41 pm
Quick mini-review:

I decided to spoil myself for Xmas and get one of these. I picked up a purple one to match my 4-way cab (I may convert it to an 8 way and use this).

The stick feels great! The rubber centering grommet really makes a difference. The stick feels nice and tight. The stick is solid and just feels... right.

I'm going to build a test panel to see how it feels, but for the price and quick turnaround (I didn't have to wait 8 years for it, unlike Mission Control), you can't go wrong. The only negative is that he didn't throw in a DVD of "The Final Countdown"!

 :cheers:
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: Pixelhugger on December 06, 2011, 10:40:28 pm
The only negative is that he didn't throw in a DVD of "The Final Countdown"!


DOH! Opportunity missed!

Thanks for the feedback.    :)
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA SHIPPING PRICE REDUCTION
Post by: Pixelhugger on January 03, 2012, 01:55:02 pm
Bump for modified shipping costs. Found a way to box and ship a single joystick for less.  :)
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA SHIPPING PRICE REDUCTION
Post by: Pixelhugger on January 18, 2012, 11:36:13 pm
aaaaand... bump
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA SHIPPING PRICE REDUCTION
Post by: yotsuya on January 18, 2012, 11:59:54 pm
Damn- my itchy finger wants to pull the trigger on another one of these.
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA SHIPPING PRICE REDUCTION
Post by: HaRuMaN on January 19, 2012, 08:50:17 am
Is there a dimensions on the base somewhere?  L, W, and hole spacing.  I want to see if these will fit my existing cab without modification.
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA SHIPPING PRICE REDUCTION
Post by: yotsuya on January 19, 2012, 09:16:54 am
Is there a dimensions on the base somewhere?  L, W, and hole spacing.  I want to see if these will fit my existing cab without modification.

If Pixelhugger doesn't have time to post an answer, I'll measure mine and post it when I get home.
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA SHIPPING PRICE REDUCTION
Post by: HaRuMaN on January 19, 2012, 09:22:55 am
Right on.
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA SHIPPING PRICE REDUCTION
Post by: Malenko on January 19, 2012, 11:02:44 am
If Pixelhugger doesn't have time to post an answer, I'll measure mine and post it when I get home.

No homo?
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA SHIPPING PRICE REDUCTION
Post by: yotsuya on January 19, 2012, 11:25:57 am
If Pixelhugger doesn't have time to post an answer, I'll measure mine and post it when I get home.

No homo?

Yeah, I though about that as I was posting that comment....
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA SHIPPING PRICE REDUCTION
Post by: yotsuya on January 19, 2012, 11:18:32 pm
'Scuse me while I whip dis out....

Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA SHIPPING PRICE REDUCTION
Post by: HaRuMaN on January 20, 2012, 08:36:21 am
'Scuse me while I whip dis out....



Nice....   ;D

Thanks, I'll measure my cab when I get home.
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA SHIPPING PRICE REDUCTION
Post by: Pixelhugger on April 13, 2012, 09:29:15 pm
Der Bümp
Title: Re: (Got lots- Can I get a sticky?)FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: fleetwood472 on April 20, 2012, 11:03:14 pm
Bump.  Thanks again man awesome deal on those joysticks.
Title: Re: (Got lots- Can I get a sticky?)FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: Pixelhugger on May 05, 2012, 02:30:21 pm
How do I go about getting a sticky for this?  ???
Title: Re: (Got lots- Can I get a sticky?)FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: HaRuMaN on May 05, 2012, 03:39:54 pm
How do I go about getting a sticky for this?  ???

Ask, and ye shall receive!  ;D
Title: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: Pixelhugger on May 05, 2012, 07:28:03 pm
Schweet. Thanks!
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: yotsuya on May 25, 2012, 07:49:33 pm
Bump for an awesome seller! My new stick came in today! Thanks.
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: jackflack on June 07, 2012, 04:28:44 am
I will take 2

I can't PM yet
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: paigeoliver on June 12, 2012, 09:24:25 pm
PM sent for six sticks.
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: noapparentfunction on June 13, 2012, 10:18:31 pm
I joined this forum just to inquire about these sticks!

I had gotten a pair of Happ Ultimate Joysticks for fairly cheap with some buttons through an eBay deal, and unfortunately, while the sticks seemed durable and high-quality, they seem to be terrible at diagonals. I even did some internet research and discovered that this is sort of unanimous among the forum posts I've seen. Some had advised the IL Competition Joystick instead but those seem to be hard to come by these days.

So my question is, are these joysticks you are selling considered better or on par with the IL Competition Joysticks? I'll buy two in a second if they fare well with fighters. Thanks!
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: Pixelhugger on June 13, 2012, 10:25:39 pm
I joined this forum just to inquire about these sticks!

I had gotten a pair of Happ Ultimate Joysticks for fairly cheap with some buttons through an eBay deal, and unfortunately, while the sticks seemed durable and high-quality, they seem to be terrible at diagonals. I even did some internet research and discovered that this is sort of unanimous among the forum posts I've seen. Some had advised the IL Competition Joystick instead but those seem to be hard to come by these days.

So my question is, are these joysticks you are selling considered better or on par with the IL Competition Joysticks? I'll buy two in a second if they fare well with fighters. Thanks!

Hmmmm. Not sure about the fighters. My take is that people usually play fighters with bat top sticks. I don't have any IL sticks to compare. Anyone else able to chime in? Yotsuya?
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: HaRuMaN on June 14, 2012, 09:29:21 am
I've got 4 of these on my MAME cab now (bought from Pixelhugger), and I really like them for fighters.  I consider them a great all-around stick.  :cheers:
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: noapparentfunction on June 15, 2012, 02:34:39 am
Hey, I've decided to buy two of your joysticks...however I can't send any PMs yet. Should I shoot you an email instead?
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: Pixelhugger on June 15, 2012, 11:19:01 am
Yes. Email me at mitch@stitchediting.tv.
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: noapparentfunction on June 17, 2012, 07:36:23 pm
I shot you over an email on Friday. Let me know if you never got it. I'll send one more to confirm.
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: GibsonRiddler on August 18, 2012, 12:03:11 pm
PM sent

Received joysticks in the mail. Thanks again, Labor Day weekend can't get here fast enough to work on projects.
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: skforty on April 03, 2013, 06:44:01 pm
PM sent, havent heard back.  Still selling these?

Thanks!
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: Goz on April 06, 2013, 12:36:37 am
I bought a pair from him a couple of weeks ago.
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: darkSSide on April 15, 2013, 02:10:23 pm
Can Anyone Tell Me If These Are Good On Games Like Dig Dug,Pacman,Etc...
You Know The  Classic Up/Down/Side To Side Games?
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: H2obuffalo on April 21, 2013, 03:05:10 pm
Only if you can find the proper 4-way actuator. They come with an 8-way square actuator.
On the instructions, they show a round one available for 4-way directional control.

You can ask around if anybody may have some or you could experiment with a lathe, but it may not be worth the effort. These are great ultra rugged joysticks for 8-way action and I like them a LOT!

Cheers! :cheers:

H2obuffalo
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: paigeoliver on May 16, 2013, 08:19:55 pm
These are pretty good 8-way sticks, but they are not suited for 4-way action at all. You are better off with the Namco Reunion stick or the Happ Universal if you want a nice crisp 4-way. The path of movement on these isn't even close to being suitable for 4-way games.
Title: Re: FS: NOS/NIB Wico Micro-Switch Joysticks / CA-USA
Post by: tron84 on June 10, 2013, 10:14:56 pm
pm sent  :cheers: