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Title: What's a good "new" leaf 4-way stick?
Post by: goldenageofarcade on January 12, 2011, 05:35:27 pm: Hi,

I've converted my frankenpanel to detachable/replaceable panel setup, and I really want to get a nice stick for my 4-way panel. It's going to be a single 4-way and 2 buttons. With very few exceptions, there will be no games newer than about 1984 played with this setup. Is there a great joystick currently in production/available that is 4-way leaf that can be recommended to me? I've seen one or two available, but the pics don't show me enough (does it have a diamond restrictor, etc?).

I don't mind if it's designed for metal panels, mine is 3/4 MDF but I can route it out if needed. I prefer a ball-top, and I would like it to have about 1.5"-2" of height to the bottom of the ball.

I really don't want to find an old Wico or something like this, though I know that would be the ideal. I would prefer something currently made so I can buy a couple of them/parts for them etc.

Any suggestions for a good stick I can use for a good '79-'84 feel?

Thanks,
Ryan
Title: Re: What's a good "new" leaf 4-way stick?
Post by: Paul Olson on January 12, 2011, 07:26:17 pm: I haven't tried any of the japanese stuff, but I have tried most of the American and european sticks, and none of them come close to the wico leaf sticks. I resisted buying them for a long time, and wasted a ton of money trying to find a newer one. You can find the wicos for $30 or $40 and they are what you need for that feel. Replacement parts can still be found as well.

I know you don't want that, but I really can't make a recommendation for anything else. I just haven't found a substitute. the wico is a good all around stick, and I like it for everything but donkey kong. I usually won't swap in the pacman stick as the wico works fine, but the dk stick always gets swapped in.

If you want to try a newer one, I can sell you the Ms pac reunion stick pretty cheap. I hate it.
Title: Re: What's a good "new" leaf 4-way stick?
Post by: leapinlew on January 12, 2011, 08:46:46 pm: Although microswitched, I think a super joystick outfitted with a 4 way restrictor is pretty good.

http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=310 (http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=310)
Title: Re: What's a good "new" leaf 4-way stick?
Post by: Ginsu Victim on January 13, 2011, 12:31:10 am: Also not leaf, but check out GroovyGameGear's True4 stick. It's awesome.
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=340 (http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=340)
Title: Re: What's a good "new" leaf 4-way stick?
Post by: Q*Bert_OP on January 13, 2011, 12:44:01 am: I have about a dozen NOS WICO brand joysticks.

The ball tops are green.

PM if interested.
Title: Re: What's a good "new" leaf 4-way stick?
Post by: rjpe on January 13, 2011, 05:46:56 am: Bought a 4-way in www.dealextreme.com (http://www.dealextreme.com), 10.5 USD.
It's very good for the price! I'm using it for my second build - a 4-way cab.

Check it out: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.37485 (http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.37485)
Title: Re: What's a good "new" leaf 4-way stick?
Post by: FlatEarth on January 13, 2011, 11:33:19 am: The dealextreme one looks like a microswitch unit, isn't it?

Q*Bert, are yours 4-way or 8-way?

I have been looking for a good balltop 8-way leafswitch option (I need 2), and they seem impossible to get. Why are they so hard to find?? If anyone knows of a source that I have missed, please let me know!
Title: Re: What's a good "new" leaf 4-way stick?
Post by: rjpe on January 13, 2011, 12:09:35 pm: yep, it's a microswitch.
Title: Re: What's a good "new" leaf 4-way stick?
Post by: Q*Bert_OP on January 13, 2011, 05:20:17 pm: Here's what I've got.

Goldenageofarcade gets first pick, the rest first message, first sale, while supplies last.

Yes, I take paypal. $30 each shipped in US

PM if interested.
Title: Re: What's a good "new" leaf 4-way stick?
Post by: goldenageofarcade on January 13, 2011, 06:01:19 pm: PM sent, I'm in for 2, thanks very much! These will be great for my 8-way "classic" panel. Otherwise, I'll keep a look out for a Wico 4-way for the panel I originally posted about. I have a Sanwa that I really like the look and feel of, and I just ordered some quieter switches I'll try to adapt to fit it, maybe that will work well enough.

Thanks for all the suggestions!
Regards,
Ryan
Title: Re: What's a good "new" leaf 4-way stick?
Post by: FlatEarth on January 13, 2011, 07:54:42 pm: PM sent, I am in for 2 as well. This will work great for my classic 8-way panel!

Thanks, Q*Bert, you are a great help!!
Title: Re: What's a good "new" leaf 4-way stick?
Post by: Paul Olson on January 13, 2011, 08:17:05 pm: th only difference between these and the 4-ways is the plastic base. Those show up for sale once in a while. It may be easier to buy a third one of these and keep an eye out for a 4-way base.
Title: Re: What's a good "new" leaf 4-way stick?
Post by: lilshawn on January 18, 2011, 09:08:30 pm: i have 2 NOS wico leafs

one is part # 15-9454-01 has a black base, red balltop, only missing the dust washer...
the other # 15-9453-01 has a gray base, red balltop, all parts.

i'd be willing to entertain getting rid of them to a good home.
Title: Re: What's a good "new" leaf 4-way stick?
Post by: MidnightMenace! on January 18, 2011, 11:17:08 pm: damn, i wish you guys were offering last week when i need a replacment for my ms pacman...
Title: Re: What's a good "new" leaf 4-way stick?
Post by: Q*Bert_OP on January 19, 2011, 12:57:13 am: Quote from: Q*Bert_24/7 on January 13, 2011, 12:44:01 am
I have about a dozen NOS WICO brand joysticks.

The ball tops are green.

PM if interested.

~~I have only 3 left.~~

SOLD OUT!

Thanks