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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: gust0208 on December 18, 2005, 02:28:14 pm
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Hello everyone,
I had settled my mind on T-stiks for my cab and then saw that Ultimarc has a new "Mag-stik" that features magnetic centering as opposed to springs? Anyone tried one of these new Mag-stiks and any noticiable difference?
Just when I though I had everything figured out...
Cheers,
Tom
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Not yet, but I will be posting a review on RetroBlast within the next two weeks.
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Thanks for the fast reply and that sounds great! I have not checked out RetroBlast before and looks like a great site.
Cheers,
Tom
Not yet, but I will be posting a review on RetroBlast within the next two weeks.
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There are a couple of posters that ordered some last week. Hopefully they'll let us know how they liked them.
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Only reports I have seen are HERE (http://www.mameworld.info/ubbthreads/showthreaded.php?Cat=&Number=55891&page=&view=&sb=5&o=&fpart=1&vc=1)
Just in case you are interested....
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I am interested to see feedback on these sticks as well. Of course one of the problems is that joysticks are a very subjective thing, and although some people found the original T-Stiks rather heavy, most people liked them. Based on feedback we might consider stocking both types.
Andy W
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From those earlier reviews, it seems like it lightened them too much. That's my concern is that they don't center as well as before.
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Just got the review sticks at RB -
http://www.retroblast.com/newsitem.php?cid=338
http://www.retroblast.com/news.php
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I put them in last night and love them. My wife was very impressed with the 4 way switching for ms pacman. I had no trouble performing all the moves in streetfighter. That was the extent so far, had to go out of town, but was very impressed.
cobey
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I know one of those models can rotate 45 degrees by the user. Is this that model?
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I put them in last night and love them. My wife was very impressed with the 4 way switching for ms pacman. I had no trouble performing all the moves in streetfighter. That was the extent so far, had to go out of town, but was very impressed.
cobey
I can second that. I much prefer the feel of the mag-stick to the T-stick. Don't get me wrong - the T-stick is good, but the Mag-Stick feels a lot more precise and consistent. The switch actuation just seems to be 'cleaner' as well - don't really understand how that could be possible, but there is a distinct difference in feel between the two.... you'd have to have them side-by-side and test them back-to-back (which I have done) to notice the improvement... I'm not sure the difference or improvement would be that evident if you haven't tried a T-stick before.
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You guys that just got them, do you notice that they dont center as well? I just got a chance to test my t-stick with my new ipac, and it centers fabulously, but because I still have the heavy switches, it's definitely a chore on games where you're leaning on one side of the stick a lot.
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I just started learning of arcade building/buying, and this joystick has me very interested.
Since this joystick can be converted from 4 to 8 way without opening the control panel, I would think people would be all over it. I have been looking at the upright kit from Dream Arcades and was leaning away from it because it didn't have a 4 way stick and they don't customize. Now I'm reconsidering it because I'm thinking I could buy the Mag Stick Plus and switch it with one of the two main sticks, and there you go (well, I'd still be lacking a spinner, but that's something I may be able to live with. I couldn't live without a 4-way).
Any thoughts?
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I know one of those models can rotate 45 degrees by the user.
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We can do custom sicks, it just take a little longer to get your arcade sent out.
-Mike
I just started learning of arcade building/buying, and this joystick has me very interested.
Since this joystick can be converted from 4 to 8 way without opening the control panel, I would think people would be all over it.
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We can do custom sicks, it just take a little longer to get your arcade sent out.
-Mike
Thanks for setting me straight on that. It's good to know.
I'm moving slow on this and learning as much as I can (not so much to save money but to get it right the first time). I really like what the Dream Arcade upright kit has to offer at first glance, and I'll probably be sending some questions soon.
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anybody have any more opinions on the mag-stick I'm thinking about using them for my cabinet
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My review for RetroBlast is still pending, but so far I really like what I see.
Since my CP was already completed and populated with Wicos I am having to fabricate a new mounting plate for the sticks as the one included does not fit the same pattern. Not a huge deal but something to be aware of if you happen to be retro-fitting the sticks.
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While I don't have much to compare them to (only vague recollections from playing on DanW's SlikStik-based Aarghcade), I'd have to say I love my Mag-Stick Plus's so far and think they're a perfect replacement for the old 2x 8-way and 1x 4-way layout people used to have to do.
I just got them installed Saturday in my first CP and they work great! Only thing that bugged me (which is common to all microswitch-based Sticks) is that there's a clicking sound everytime you move it. It turned out to actually be a sort of handy way to confirm whether you're in 8-way or 4-way mode though :)
I still have to snag some ball-tops for mine... Anyone know much about the Ultimarc replacement ball-tops as to the length difference between the "regular" and "long" ball-top replacements?
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My review for RetroBlast is still pending, but so far I really like what I see.
Since my CP was already completed and populated with Wicos I am having to fabricate a new mounting plate for the sticks as the one included does not fit the same pattern. Not a huge deal but something to be aware of if you happen to be retro-fitting the sticks.
Well, hurry up, I'm also waiting to read your review, ---by the flying spaghetti monster's hairy nether regions!--- ;)