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Title: Need source for "mini" cocktail joysticks
Post by: tech_todd on August 15, 2005, 12:03:53 pm: I saw some mini-cocktail joysticks advertised on eBay and I am trying to find another source for them. I'm restoring a Frogger cocktail machine and these look almost identical. Does anyone know who manufactures these sticks, or have a source for them?

Thanks,
Todd
Title: Re: Need source for "mini" cocktail joysticks
Post by: Minwah on August 15, 2005, 12:20:42 pm: I don't know, but the stick itself looks similar to a Space Invaders cocktail stick. I've never seen one behind the panel so I can't be sure tho...
Title: Re: Need source for "mini" cocktail joysticks
Post by: RayB on August 15, 2005, 12:32:10 pm: I have two of those. I was told they were Nintendo joysticks, but that might be wrong.
Title: Re: Need source for "mini" cocktail joysticks
Post by: tech_todd on August 15, 2005, 12:36:44 pm: Quote from: RayB on August 15, 2005, 12:32:10 pm
I have two of those. I was told they were Nintendo joysticks, but that might be wrong.

Where did you get them?

Thanks,
Todd
Title: Re: Need source for "mini" cocktail joysticks
Post by: CheffoJeffo on August 15, 2005, 12:50:32 pm: Quote from: RayB on August 15, 2005, 12:32:10 pm
I have two of those. I was told they were Nintendo joysticks, but that might be wrong.

They sure look like the sticks in my VS Super Mario Bros, except for the extra mounting bracket and all of the holes.

Cheers.
Title: Re: Need source for "mini" cocktail joysticks
Post by: daywane on August 15, 2005, 12:59:46 pm: look just like my nintendo VS
Got mine on ebay
Title: Re: Need source for "mini" cocktail joysticks
Post by: tech_todd on August 15, 2005, 01:18:13 pm: Do all the Nintendo VS sticks have short staffs? I haven't taken my Frogger cocktail control panel apart, but I know the stick is very short and the ball top is small. It is nice though since it fits under the glass top.

Thanks,
Todd
Title: Re: Need source for "mini" cocktail joysticks
Post by: Kremmit on August 15, 2005, 05:04:06 pm: Those are similar to the original Nintendo sticks, almost like they copied the design. But they aren't the same. Video Connection (same guy that has the NOS LS-30 sticks) is selling them on ebay. NoOne=NBA bought some, but I don't know if he's had a chance to try them out yet.
Title: Re: Need source for "mini" cocktail joysticks
Post by: NoOne=NBA= on August 15, 2005, 05:19:43 pm: I haven't tried them mounted yet, but they seem to work fairly well.
I don't have an original Nintendo to compare them to, though.
From how big I "remember" the Nintendo sticks, I think these are even smaller.
Title: Re: Need source for "mini" cocktail joysticks
Post by: RayB on August 15, 2005, 05:38:25 pm: Quote from: tech_todd on August 15, 2005, 12:36:44 pm
Quote from: RayB on August 15, 2005, 12:32:10 pm
I have two of those. I was told they were Nintendo joysticks, but that might be wrong.

Where did you get them?

Thanks,
Todd

EBAY. Are you interested?
THey have a green plastic ring inside, just like in the photo you showed. Old Nintendo joysticks don't have that green plastic. (or do they?)
Title: Re: Need source for "mini" cocktail joysticks
Post by: tech_todd on August 16, 2005, 10:49:55 am: Quote from: RayB on August 15, 2005, 05:38:25 pm

EBAY. Are you interested?
THey have a green plastic ring inside, just like in the photo you showed. Old Nintendo joysticks don't have that green plastic. (or do they?)

I contacted the dude on eBay and I think he is going to sell me a couple at a good price. I'll go that route and see how it turns out. I'll post my results and source here if the sticks and transaction work smoothly.

Thanks,
Todd
Title: Re: Need source for "mini" cocktail joysticks
Post by: Rip on August 16, 2005, 04:41:50 pm: My converted Crazy Climber / Mr. Do cocktail had some on it when I originally got it. Not sure if they were orginal though.

http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?letter=C&game_id=7426