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Title: Sinistar controls - 8-way stick ok?
Post by: GeorgeT on February 20, 2005, 12:02:21 am: Can Sinistar be played effectively with an 8-way joystick or is the real 49-way stick the only way to go?

Thanks
GT
Title: Re: Sinistar controls - 8-way stick ok?
Post by: JODY on February 20, 2005, 12:19:14 am: Could use an analog joy as a 49-way substitute.
Title: Re: Sinistar controls - 8-way stick ok?
Post by: Gunstar Hero on February 20, 2005, 06:06:46 am: I can't play Sinistar with my 8 ways... I'm WAY out of control. :(
Title: Re: Sinistar controls - 8-way stick ok?
Post by: Daniel270 on February 20, 2005, 01:39:59 pm: I've played Sinistar with the 8ways on my cab pretty much since it's been up and running..... the lack of control of speed makes the game a bit too tough to get any serious scoring done, esp since the Sinistar itself is created and attacks within a minute or so.

Even using an analog joystick (PC) isn't as realistic as using the origial 49way.... so, I just tell everyone who plays that it's just in "Super Difficult" mode until I can buy and install a 49way....
Title: Re: Sinistar controls - 8-way stick ok?
Post by: Gunstar Hero on February 20, 2005, 01:42:55 pm: Quote from: Daniel270 on February 20, 2005, 01:39:59 pm
I've played Sinistar with the 8ways on my cab pretty much since it's been up and running..... the lack of control of speed makes the game a bit too tough to get any serious scoring done, esp since the Sinistar itself is created and attacks within a minute or so.

Even using an analog joystick (PC) isn't as realistic as using the origial 49way.... so, I just tell everyone who plays that it's just in "Super Difficult" mode until I can buy and install a 49way....

Good answer!
Title: Re: Sinistar controls - 8-way stick ok?
Post by: Apollo on February 20, 2005, 03:04:09 pm: I second that, try as I might I can't even get passed the 2nd wave playing with my comps.
Title: Re: Sinistar controls - 8-way stick ok?
Post by: JODY on February 20, 2005, 03:21:19 pm: Quote from: Daniel270 on February 20, 2005, 01:39:59 pm
Even using an analog joystick (PC) isn't as realistic as using the origial 49way.... so, I just tell everyone who plays that it's just in "Super Difficult" mode until I can buy and install a 49way....

A 49 way joystick has lower detail than an analog stick.
Title: Re: Sinistar controls - 8-way stick ok?
Post by: JODY on February 20, 2005, 04:10:34 pm: Try modifying the analog control options to adjust the sensitivity, etc. of an analog stick.
Title: Re: Sinistar controls - 8-way stick ok?
Post by: quarterback on February 20, 2005, 04:22:39 pm: Quote from: Gunstar Hero on February 20, 2005, 06:06:46 am
I can't play Sinistar with my 8 ways... I'm WAY out of control.
Title: Re: Sinistar controls - 8-way stick ok?
Post by: GeorgeT on February 20, 2005, 04:37:44 pm: Thanks all for the replies. Sounds like the 49-way is the ticket. My control panel design is too crowded for another stick, though... unless I could make it worth it, by finding other games besides Sinistar that use a 49-way stick. What other games need the 49-way?

Thanks,
GT
Title: Re: Sinistar controls - 8-way stick ok?
Post by: JODY on February 20, 2005, 04:43:50 pm: Quote from: GeorgeT on February 20, 2005, 04:37:44 pm
Thanks all for the replies. Sounds like the 49-way is the ticket. My control panel design is too crowded for another stick, though... unless I could make it worth it, by finding other games besides Sinistar that use a 49-way stick. What other games need the 49-way?

Try analog and then you can play those games too on your cab.
Title: Re: Sinistar controls - 8-way stick ok?
Post by: spidermonkey on February 21, 2005, 01:13:06 pm: Sinistar,Bubbles, Arch Rivals, Gauntlet Legends, Gauntlet Dark Legacy, NFL Blitz, NBA Hangtime, NBA Showtime, Blitz 99', NFL Blitz 2000 Gold Edition and Pigskin 621 AD. all use 49-way joysticks. I'm sure there's a few more. When Dave came out with the "SJC interface" I couldn't buy one fast enough. Definately worth finding a spot on your cp for one.
Title: Re: Sinistar controls - 8-way stick ok?
Post by: JODY on February 21, 2005, 07:38:39 pm: Quote from: spidermonkey on February 21, 2005, 01:13:06 pm
Sinistar,Bubbles, Arch Rivals, Gauntlet Legends, Gauntlet Dark Legacy, NFL Blitz, NBA Hangtime, NBA Showtime, Blitz 99', NFL Blitz 2000 Gold Edition and Pigskin 621 AD. all use 49-way joysticks. I'm sure there's a few more. When Dave came out with the "SJC interface" I couldn't buy one fast enough. Definately worth finding a spot on your cp for one.

I thought most of these aren't playable due to performance problems on today's PCs and some like Blitz 99' don't support a 49-way joystick as Mame currently stands.
Title: Re: Sinistar controls - 8-way stick ok?
Post by: Daniel270 on February 21, 2005, 10:56:33 pm: I'm surprised there's been no word from anyone using a CONSOLE version of Sinistar (using hacked gamepads).... what's up guys? 8ways working on that one?