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Title: Trigger Stick Options for Arcade Controls
Post by: Lamaman1971 on September 29, 2017, 09:47:57 am
Hi Folks, as far as I know, there are only really two options for an arcade trigger stick, HAPP's humongous 8 way trigger stick or the Night Mission Trigger stick from GGG(which is identical to the Mini Grip that Ultimarc sell, aside from a marginally longer shaft on the Ultimarc one btw).

Anyone know of any other good options for a control panel?

My issue is that the HAPP one is large and clumsy and the alternative (which is what I am using now) feels, well, a bit cheap.

Thoughts?
Title: Re: Trigger Stick Options for Arcade Controls
Post by: PL1 on September 29, 2017, 10:28:59 am
Quote from: Lamaman1971 on September 29, 2017, 09:47:57 am
Hi Folks, as far as I know, there are only really two options for an arcade trigger stick, HAPP's humongous 8 way trigger stick or the Night Mission Trigger stick from GGG(which is identical to the Mini Grip that Ultimarc sell, aside from a marginally longer shaft on the Ultimarc one btw).

Anyone know of any other good options for a control panel?
IIRC the Sanwa JLJ-PL2-8V was used in Virtual-On cabs and at least one type of standalone dual stick controller.

I think Paradise Arcade used to carry them, but I can't find the listing.   :dunno

Arcadeshop.de has them here (https://www.arcadeshop.de/product_info.php?products_id=852&language=en).

(https://www.arcadeshop.de/images/arcade-joyst-jljpl2-8v.jpg)


Scott
Title: Re: Trigger Stick Options for Arcade Controls
Post by: Lamaman1971 on September 29, 2017, 10:55:03 am
Looks well made. Cant find one anywhere! meh!.
Title: Re: Trigger Stick Options for Arcade Controls
Post by: PL1 on September 29, 2017, 11:36:26 am
Quote from: Lamaman1971 on September 29, 2017, 10:55:03 am
Looks well made. Cant find one anywhere! meh!.
Ask Bryan from Paradise Arcade (armi0024) his source might still have a few.

If not, how about a twin-stick? (there may be differences (http://www.oratan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1532))

https://www.amazon.com/SEGA-SATURN-VIRTUAL-TWIN-STICK/dp/B0001RBMKE/ (https://www.amazon.com/SEGA-SATURN-VIRTUAL-TWIN-STICK/dp/B0001RBMKE/)

https://www.amazon.com/Twin-Stick-Dreamcast-RARE-sega/dp/B0001RBMZO/ (https://www.amazon.com/Twin-Stick-Dreamcast-RARE-sega/dp/B0001RBMZO/)

There may be more useful info here (http://www.oratan.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=3).


Scott
Title: Re: Trigger Stick Options for Arcade Controls
Post by: Lamaman1971 on October 05, 2017, 03:22:41 pm
No luck in Arcadeshop.de (not even answering e-mails). Paradise are looking into it. Anyone got any other suggestions? These things are pretty hard to find I can tell you!
Title: Re: Trigger Stick Options for Arcade Controls
Post by: shaolindrunkard on October 05, 2017, 04:32:30 pm
I'm using the Mini grip stick for a project and it works well. It does feel a bit cheap but the problem is the price skyrockets if you want anything more substantial like the sanwa... plus they are hard to find. I just couldn't justify it even if I wanted to...
Title: Re: Trigger Stick Options for Arcade Controls
Post by: Lamaman1971 on October 05, 2017, 04:34:44 pm
Yeah, the mini grip works fine for now - I know what you mean about the price too. Although its less of an issue if you cant actually buy them anyway!