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Title: Joystick
Post by: skippy on August 29, 2005, 03:08:58 pm

hello,  Centsible Amusements sells a 8 way leaf joystick that is made in China.  I was wondering if aybody had purchased one of these and how it feels.  I am building a retro cabinet and would like a leaf stick instead of the j-stick I normally buy from Andy.

Title: Re: Joystick
Post by: Kremmit on August 29, 2005, 03:45:15 pm

Those are generally regarded as crap.

Find a real Wico leafswitch stick on ebay and you'll be much happier.

Title: Re: Joystick
Post by: skippy on August 29, 2005, 03:58:35 pm

I figured,  but I hafta try and save a buck or two wherever I can.  thanks

Title: Re: Joystick
Post by: RayB on August 29, 2005, 04:56:45 pm

The joystick is probably the one part where you shouldn't skimp.

A bad controller makes for a bad playing experience, which would invalidate all the work/money you put in making a MAME cabinet in the first place.

Title: Re: Joystick
Post by: skippy on August 29, 2005, 05:25:52 pm

Yeah,  my last cabinet  I put in a J-stick and it wasn't the feel I was looking for being as I play all classics.  The only problem is the wico's are so stinkin hard to find.

Title: Re: Joystick
Post by: Kremmit on August 29, 2005, 05:31:50 pm

If you don't mind used, I can sell you one (or more).

Or, if you want new, ebay user Nicade has NOS 4-way Wicos up for sale.  Buy one, disassemble it, and swap me the 4-way body for an 8-way body.  You'll still have the brand new switches, grommet, and handle, and I'll be able to convert one of my excess 8-ways to a 4-way.

PM me if you're interested.

Title: Re: Joystick
Post by: RayB on August 29, 2005, 06:19:59 pm

Quote from: skippy on August 29, 2005, 05:25:52 pm

The only problem is the wico's are so stinkin hard to find.

Not really. You just have to know what to look for:

Here are two (with bonus cone start buttons) (http://cgi.ebay.com/AVENGERS-ARCADE-CONTROL-PANEL-FITS-QBERT-CABINET_W0QQitemZ6204885688QQcategoryZ13716QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Just ask the seller to send you everything BUT the metal panel. Should save you on shipping as well.