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Title: Star Wars Yoke: Thumb Button Alternatives
Post by: Rocky on February 03, 2005, 10:43:59 am

Well, I got a SW Yoke a few weeks back with only one thumb button.

There is a guy who sells awesome replacements. They are machined alluminum instead of the original plastic. But, they are $15 for 2 thumb buttons. That's more than I paid for the whole yoke!

Anyway, to make a long story longer

Title: Re: Star Wars Yoke: Thumb Button Alternatives
Post by: Minwah on February 03, 2005, 10:49:56 am

I just got some of the aluminium repros you describe from www.classicade.com - they are superb.  I suppose $15 is alot for a few tiny pieces of metal, but for something so specialist I think it's a bargain.  As someone else mentioned a few weeks back they will send it even to the UK for only $1.  Needless to say I am *very* impressed with the service & quality...

Still, sounds like a good alternative you've found...I know you've already apologised but you know people are going to want pictures!!  :)

Title: Re: Star Wars Yoke: Thumb Button Alternatives
Post by: Rocky on February 03, 2005, 10:53:54 am

Here's what a truss head rivet looks like. I'll see about getting some better pictures of what I've done :-\

Title: Re: Star Wars Yoke: Thumb Button Alternatives
Post by: Chris on February 03, 2005, 02:12:32 pm

Quote from: Rocky on February 03, 2005, 10:43:59 am

Well, I got a SW Yoke a few weeks back with only one thumb button.

There is a guy who sells awesome replacements. They are machined alluminum instead of the original plastic. But, they are $15 for 2 thumb buttons. That's more than I paid for the whole yoke!

You got a yoke for less than $15?

I think we all officially hate you now.  :)

Title: Re: Star Wars Yoke: Thumb Button Alternatives
Post by: Stingray on February 03, 2005, 03:49:50 pm

Quote from: Chris on February 03, 2005, 02:12:32 pm

Quote from: Rocky on February 03, 2005, 10:43:59 am

Well, I got a SW Yoke a few weeks back with only one thumb button.

There is a guy who sells awesome replacements. They are machined alluminum instead of the original plastic. But, they are $15 for 2 thumb buttons. That's more than I paid for the whole yoke!

You got a yoke for less than $15?

I think we all officially hate you now.  :)

Yeah, I'm not sure you realise this, but you stole that yoke.

-S

Title: Re: Star Wars Yoke: Thumb Button Alternatives
Post by: Stormy151 on February 03, 2005, 04:55:28 pm

Shell out the $15!  Those yokes typically go for around ten times that.

Title: Re: Star Wars Yoke: Thumb Button Alternatives
Post by: JODY on February 03, 2005, 07:17:37 pm

Did you find someone that doesn't know about Ebay?  A $15 yoke is a steal unless it was in pieces.

Title: Re: Star Wars Yoke: Thumb Button Alternatives
Post by: Rocky on February 03, 2005, 11:41:25 pm

 ;D ;D
It was $11 (plus $16 shipping)

Title: Re: Star Wars Yoke: Thumb Button Alternatives
Post by: RayB on February 04, 2005, 09:13:09 am

I love poorly listed auctions! Spelling mistakes are your best friend in such situations. I picked up an original Galaga 2-way for cheap because the guy only listed it as "2-way joystick".

Sometimes you'll also find stuff misspelled. "Galga", "Missle Command", etc...