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What's a good "new" leaf 4-way stick?
goldenageofarcade:
Hi,
I've converted my frankenpanel to detachable/replaceable panel setup, and I really want to get a nice stick for my 4-way panel. It's going to be a single 4-way and 2 buttons. With very few exceptions, there will be no games newer than about 1984 played with this setup. Is there a great joystick currently in production/available that is 4-way leaf that can be recommended to me? I've seen one or two available, but the pics don't show me enough (does it have a diamond restrictor, etc?).
I don't mind if it's designed for metal panels, mine is 3/4 MDF but I can route it out if needed. I prefer a ball-top, and I would like it to have about 1.5"-2" of height to the bottom of the ball.
I really don't want to find an old Wico or something like this, though I know that would be the ideal. I would prefer something currently made so I can buy a couple of them/parts for them etc.
Any suggestions for a good stick I can use for a good '79-'84 feel?
Thanks,
Ryan
Paul Olson:
I haven't tried any of the japanese stuff, but I have tried most of the American and european sticks, and none of them come close to the wico leaf sticks. I resisted buying them for a long time, and wasted a ton of money trying to find a newer one. You can find the wicos for $30 or $40 and they are what you need for that feel. Replacement parts can still be found as well.
I know you don't want that, but I really can't make a recommendation for anything else. I just haven't found a substitute. the wico is a good all around stick, and I like it for everything but donkey kong. I usually won't swap in the pacman stick as the wico works fine, but the dk stick always gets swapped in.
If you want to try a newer one, I can sell you the Ms pac reunion stick pretty cheap. I hate it.
leapinlew:
Although microswitched, I think a super joystick outfitted with a 4 way restrictor is pretty good.
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=310
Ginsu Victim:
Also not leaf, but check out GroovyGameGear's True4 stick. It's awesome.
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=340
Q*Bert_OP:
I have about a dozen NOS WICO brand joysticks.
The ball tops are green.
PM if interested.
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