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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: GroovyTuesdaY on January 28, 2004, 01:29:52 am
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I was wondering if anyone knew what this joystick was from specifically. The auction says maybe a pac-man, but it looks kinda big. I wondered if anyone had ever used one like this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3268603483&category=13718&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBDW%3AIT&rd=1
groovy~
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It looks to have the early Midway bolt pattern, but I didn't think Pac sticks were that deep. It may be an aftermarket replacment. (I have a 4-way in my parts box with the Pac bolt pattern, but with spring action rather than grommet action).
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I am looking for a good 4 way pac-man style stick. The ultimate 4 ways SUCK. I am looking for an original, if i can find one. hehe, HEy, Do ya blame me? lol.
groovy~
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Well, to be honest the current Happ Ms. Pac replacement stick will probably serve you better than an original. The originals do tend to have a slightly better feel, but they are often terribly worn out. It might take you quite a while to find a GOOD original one.
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Does it feel similar to the original though? Having never tried a microswitch 4 way other then the happs ultimate which i dare say one more time for posterity, WAS CRAP, I just didn't want to spend 30.00 for something that i would regret buying later. Know what i mean?
groovy~
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Yes, it has a similar feel to the original. It is spring action instead of grommet action, but it still feels great. Probably the best modern joystick available.
Go play a Ms. Pac/Galaga reunion machine if you want to test drive the stick, it is (almost, has a different knob) the same one.
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The bottom half looks exactly like a Tron/Xenophobe joystick with the exception of the actual handle.
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I was wondering if anyone knew what this joystick was from specifically. The auction says maybe a pac-man, but it looks kinda big. I wondered if anyone had ever used one like this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3268603483&category=13718&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBDW%3AIT&rd=1
groovy~
That looks liek an original pac man base, but the stick looks like a Nintendo or something. I had a Pac-Pan 4-way that I sold a while back for 10$, and it looked just like that except for the handle.
-PMF
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This is a Midway stick and it is out of a Baby Pacman. It should feel just fine for Pac and Ms. Pacman.
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This is a Midway stick and it is out of a Baby Pacman. It should feel just fine for Pac and Ms. Pacman.
ohhhh spidermonkey steps in with the ownage!!!!!! ACCESS DENIED YOU WERE ALL OWNED.. BABY PACMAN >j00
ahh.. sorry i was playing counterstike today... that leet ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- sticks with you sometimes =P
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That stick was also used in Super Pacman. The fact that the shaft is the same color as the balltop gives it away.