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Title: Best 4-way joystick?
Post by: raungst on October 31, 2009, 05:49:51 pm

I'm beginning to assemble the list of components for my control panel. I was planning on getting Happ Supers for my dedicated 4-way, but I just realized that they don't actually have a physical restrictor. Now I'm leaning towards the Happ Ultimate for 4-way. What do you suggest?

Title: Re: Best 4-way joystick?
Post by: Ginsu Victim on October 31, 2009, 09:37:19 pm

Tornado Terry's Ms Pacman stick (modified Happ Super)
http://www.tornadoterrys.com/surplus.htm (http://www.tornadoterrys.com/surplus.htm)
(http://www.tornadoterrys.com/IM000622.JPG)
(http://www.tornadoterrys.com/ms_pac_man_stick.jpg)

Title: Re: Best 4-way joystick?
Post by: Honkyharris on November 02, 2009, 08:47:15 am

I purchased one of these through TT per Ginsu's recommendation. I don't think I'll be disappointed. I've yet to hook it up, but the joystick not only looks great, but the movement feels good as well. Overall a great 4-way pac-man replica for $20.

Honkyharris

Title: Re: Best 4-way joystick?
Post by: raungst on November 02, 2009, 11:16:19 am

What about something that would have bat-shaped handle? Is the Happ Super the best I can do? How well do they work for 4-way?

Title: Re: Best 4-way joystick?
Post by: Ginsu Victim on November 02, 2009, 11:22:04 am

Bat-shaped 4-way?!? BLASPHEMY!

;D

I'm sure the Happ Super will be good enough for ya.

Title: Re: Best 4-way joystick?
Post by: raungst on November 02, 2009, 12:07:06 pm

Thanks. Some people go for form over function.  ;)