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Title: Source for Donkey Kong joystick
Post by: PixelPaul on January 16, 2014, 04:23:35 pm
Where can I find a Donkey Kong joystick? Most joysticks I see look like a Pac-Man reproduction, with a large red ball on top. A DK joystick appears to me to have a much smaller black ball. It doesn't have to fit an authentic cabinet, as I'm building mine from scratch, but I would like it to look the same.
Title: Re: Source for Donkey Kong joystick
Post by: Bender on January 16, 2014, 06:24:23 pm
Mike's arcade had a spot on reproduction
Once in a while they have used ones
None right now, but keep an eye out or email him

http://www.mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?action=search&category=Game+Parts&subcategory=Nintendo+Joysticks (http://www.mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?action=search&category=Game+Parts&subcategory=Nintendo+Joysticks)

Title: Re: Source for Donkey Kong joystick
Post by: jdbailey1206 on January 16, 2014, 08:26:54 pm
I would tell you but I cant give away all my secrets.  Just dont get twisted out of shape if you cant find one or if you pay a quarter over the price that you should be paying.
Title: Re: Source for Donkey Kong joystick
Post by: meyer980 on January 16, 2014, 10:45:36 pm
I can definitely understand getting an authentic do joystick. But I'd  recommend at least considering a 4/8 way switchable stick. That way if you end up wanting to play some other games you're all set.
Title: Re: Source for Donkey Kong joystick
Post by: PixelPaul on January 17, 2014, 10:38:55 am
I would tell you but I cant give away all my secrets.  Just dont get twisted out of shape if you cant find one or if you pay a quarter over the price that you should be paying.

Ha, good one! I was able to solve your riddle and order a joystick. Thanks!
Title: Re: Source for Donkey Kong joystick
Post by: chopperthedog on January 17, 2014, 11:59:21 am
There were a couple this week on the klov b/s/t section, you just got check that thing multiple times a day. The TQ one looks like it's just a happ stick with a metal plate. There's something special about the old clunky nintendo sticks that can't be captured any other way.


good day.
Title: Re: Source for Donkey Kong joystick
Post by: mgb on January 17, 2014, 12:45:20 pm
Definitely mikes arcade
Title: Re: Source for Donkey Kong joystick
Post by: chopperthedog on January 17, 2014, 01:12:32 pm
Definitely mikes arcade
His inventory seems to be declining. Many common items that were in stock on his site a year ago are gone.


good day.