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Title: 4-way Joystick ... Must have?
Post by: Sshado on March 21, 2003, 07:44:33 am

I was just curious if 4-way joysticks are a must have?

What happens if you use an 8-way joystick with Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Frogger, Galaga, etc..?

Just want to know before I finish my layout for my Control Panel.

Thanks,

Sshado

Title: Re:4-way Joystick ... Must have?
Post by: pocketz on March 21, 2003, 08:03:27 am

i think a 4 way is a must have. if u try using an 8way with pacman and such you will get frustrated by your pacman going in the wrong direction. there are hundreds of early games that use a 4 way joystick.

you could also set up a beta control panel and test out an 8way or 4way with these games.

-paul

Title: Re:4-way Joystick ... Must have?
Post by: Sshado on March 21, 2003, 08:06:43 am

heh, cool that you replied, your machine happens to be the one I kind of modeled mine after.  Well, I am using yoru Oak idea and kind of mixed your design with 1ups.

Thanks for your response.

Sshado

Title: Re:4-way Joystick ... Must have?
Post by: Mike on March 21, 2003, 08:27:30 am

Yeah, I didn't think a 4-way was that important until I tried to play like donkey kong and frogger with out it. They were pretty much impossible to play. I didn't have any problem with pacman or ms pacman. I opted for the oscar restrictor though because i didn't have room on my control panel for a 4-way.

Title: Re:4-way Joystick ... Must have?
Post by: Malachai on March 21, 2003, 11:10:45 am

I agree with pocketz.  You should test it out.  I don't have any problem playing pac-man or donkey kong with an 8-way, but that's just me.  Try them and see what works for you.

Title: Re:4-way Joystick ... Must have?
Post by: drunktek on March 21, 2003, 11:20:05 am

For me I got the ms pac/galaga anniversary 4 way joy and believe me it works like a champ. I couldnt bear to play dk or pacman with an 8 way. Plus there only like $18

Title: Re:4-way Joystick ... Must have?
Post by: Amra on March 21, 2003, 12:31:50 pm

If you dont want to 'dirty' up your design by adding controls you dont want or need, you might op for the oscar restrictors, then you can have your 4 way and your 8 way.

Title: Re:4-way Joystick ... Must have?
Post by: pragma on March 21, 2003, 12:32:17 pm

drunktek - can you provide a link for this stick?

tx
Paul

Title: Re:4-way Joystick ... Must have?
Post by: Brax on March 21, 2003, 12:46:21 pm

Quote from: drunktek on March 21, 2003, 11:20:05 am

For me I got the ms pac/galaga anniversary 4 way joy and believe me it works like a champ. I couldnt bear to play dk or pacman with an 8 way. Plus there only like $18

I use it as well, it's perfect. I thought I could get away with supers only but it's frustrating.

http://www.happcontrols.com/joysticks/5060841125r.htm

Title: Re:4-way Joystick ... Must have?
Post by: 2slk on March 21, 2003, 04:18:20 pm

I think a 4-way is necessary but it is possible to do it without adding an extra stick to your panel. I am using the ultimarc j-stick. They easily switch between 4/8 way. In 4-way mode, the actuator physically restricts the stick's movement so they feel much like a true 4-way, with no 'dead zones'. They feel and work great and no extra clutter on the control panel.