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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: StragoRx on March 21, 2013, 02:42:14 pm
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I think I'm about ready to order my two joysticks for my first project along with a lot of the other hardware (I-Pac, trackball). I was leaning toward getting some mag sticks but they don't seen to be a favorite on these forums after looking at other threads. Any other great switchable sticks you all recommend?
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I've had magsticks before hated them...
U360's switch digitally which I like the way they feel...
http://www.ultimarc.com/servostik.html (http://www.ultimarc.com/servostik.html) ? New product never tried them yet.
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What is the main type of game style that will be played most?
good day.
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I've had magsticks before hated them...
U360's switch digitally which I like the way they feel...
http://www.ultimarc.com/servostik.html (http://www.ultimarc.com/servostik.html) ? New product never tried them yet.
What did you dislike about the magstiks?
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Omni2 is pretty good if you don't mind below panel switching. Otherwise, perhaps ServoStick?
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Omni2 is pretty good if you don't mind below panel switching. Otherwise, perhaps ServoStick?
OMNI2 is great if you are willing to do a simple DIY project and make it auto switching http://wiki.arcadecontrols.com/wiki/4way_to_8way_Auto-switching_Joystick_Mod (http://wiki.arcadecontrols.com/wiki/4way_to_8way_Auto-switching_Joystick_Mod)
Cheaper than a servo stick and the pololu Micro Maestro controller can handle multiple servos out of the box meaning you can do two controllers with one board.
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I mainly like to play brawler games like X-men, Golden Axe, and The Simpsons. But I have worked pretty hard to make a themed up super cool hyper spin setup with all the top games which range through all genres and generations. Also my buddy is pretty into fighters. I know all the newbies want all the games on there cab and I guess I'm guilty as charged.
I don't think I mind popping open to turn the restrictor, although again this is my first cabinet and I don't really know what I mind yet.
Two votes for OMNI2, and I like the ball top look. +5 bucks for blue ball top!? whoa...
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What did you dislike about the magstiks?
I personally thought that the throw was way too short, I'm also not a fan of micro switches in joysticks.. it seemed very stiff. I first had a MAME machine, once I started getting into collecting aspect of things I bought various dedicated machines most of which used a leaf wico joystick. I guess at this point I'm so used to that type of feel. Granted don't get me wrong various games call for certain joysticks / controllers... But in the short amount of time I owned magsticks I can say I really didn't care for them. I don't know if they were improved from 6-7 years ago or whenever they were introduced, I can say I was pretty happy with the same companies product the U360's. It's all personal preference.
Many moons ago I think his name was Kevin Steele? had a great video review of all of the throws / reviewed all of the joysticks but again this was going back 6-8 years ago. I think he had his hand in gameroom magazine which no longer exists either.
http://retroblast.arcadecontrols.com/hardware.html (http://retroblast.arcadecontrols.com/hardware.html)
Another good link:
http://retroblast.arcadecontrols.com/reviews/joysticks/Joystick%20Roundup.pdf (http://retroblast.arcadecontrols.com/reviews/joysticks/Joystick%20Roundup.pdf)
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My only concern with the U360's is that I think they are only Winblows compatible. Am I correct?
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What did you dislike about the magstiks?
I personally thought that the throw was way too short...
This always throws me.....