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Title: Which joystick is this?
Post by: infernooo on May 03, 2006, 10:46:35 pm

Hi everyone,

I was trying to find out what type of joysticks are used in the following arcade machines (pictures attached):



Any ideas??

Thanks!

Title: Re: Which joystick is this?
Post by: Timoe on May 03, 2006, 10:57:57 pm

not sure, but I'd say some kind of "euro style"  maybe.


like the omnistick from GGG

http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=197

Title: Re: Which joystick is this?
Post by: RetroBorg on May 03, 2006, 11:32:36 pm

My money would be it's an MCA joystick I think they are made in China and most commonly used in Australian arcades, I have 4 in my cabinet, probably the ugliest joystick I've ever used but tough as nails and by adjusting a little slide thingy on the back (two screws) you can change them from 4-ways to 8-ways either square or round.

You can buy them here: http://www.highway.net.au/parts/buttons_and_joysticks/3151.html

(http://www.highway.net.au/img_parts/ss_3151_1.jpg)

Title: Re: Which joystick is this?
Post by: spidermonkey on May 03, 2006, 11:33:38 pm

They're made by "MCA"  an Australian manufacturer.  I'm pretty sure you can get them from "Ozstick" if you really like em. Trust me, they're not the greatest sticks by any means IMO. I'm sure you'll get another post where someone says they're excellent. :) Depends on what you like in a joystick.

Title: Re: Which joystick is this?
Post by: spidermonkey on May 03, 2006, 11:36:35 pm

Oops, sorry. Retroborg types faster then me. :-X

Title: Re: Which joystick is this?
Post by: deadkenndys1105 on May 03, 2006, 11:36:56 pm

I have never even touched one of these but that has to be one of the worst looking sticks I have ever seen.

Title: Re: Which joystick is this?
Post by: Timoe on May 03, 2006, 11:40:46 pm

its a solid device though.  super tough.  really short throw though.

Title: Re: Which joystick is this?
Post by: infernooo on May 03, 2006, 11:45:28 pm

Hi All!

Wow, you are all extremely quick!! Thanks for the replies.

I'm sure they aren't good joysticks - but I was brought up using them so.... :)

Thanks!

Title: Re: Which joystick is this?
Post by: spidermonkey on May 03, 2006, 11:45:35 pm

http://www.bigtop.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=67&products_id=312 (http://www.bigtop.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=67&products_id=312)

MCA makes some pretty strange looking pushbuttons as well.

Title: Re: Which joystick is this?
Post by: Jimbo on October 23, 2014, 07:11:57 am

Just wanted to add... I played with this joystick loads as a kid... my opinion is they are brilliant for shoot'em ups.  I haven't found anything yet with as good a feel as these. Short throw, quick actuation, nice resistance/centering.  Plus its small so fits my small hands nicely.  ;)

Title: Re: Which joystick is this?
Post by: Vigo on October 23, 2014, 01:32:05 pm

Now my name is MCA. I've got a license to kill
I think you know what time it is: it's time to get ill

Title: Re: Which joystick is this?
Post by: opt2not on October 23, 2014, 01:38:47 pm

RIP Adam Yauch

Title: Re: Which joystick is this?
Post by: Le Chuck on October 23, 2014, 02:40:48 pm

Quote from: Vigo on October 23, 2014, 01:32:05 pm

Now my name is MCA. I've got a license to kill
I think you know what time it is: it's time to get ill

Now what do we have here? An outlaw and his beer?
I run this land, you understand I make myself clear.

Title: Re: Which joystick is this?
Post by: Locke141 on October 23, 2014, 02:42:33 pm

I got to meet the Beastie Boys once and hang out for a little bit. They were all super nice.