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EddieArcadian:
Hello,
I've been out of the game (pun intended) for several years now, and I'm looking to build my cabinet.  I have a question on what joysticks to put in, and my options for simulating smooth-as-silk joystick movement (no clicks).  FYI, I have a Blitz '99 cab that I am keeping semi "original" looking - not adding any buttons to the existing 3-button CP, leaving the Blitz marquee up, etc.

Joystick Q's:
1. The Joysticks.  What joysticks do y'all recommend?  I'd like joysticks with relatively long to medium throw - something like Mortal Kombat sticks - the look and feel of those, but could be used on other games and function competitively.   I am open to totally "different" options too - if you like a stick for a certain reason, tell me why you like it as your general "all purpose" stick.
2. The Joystick Switches.  What are my options for joystick switches with no click, and a smooth-as-silk feel to them?  I know GGG makes the "Micro Leafs", and will most likely buy those, but wanted opinions on my options... not sure what all is out there.

Button Q:
3. While I have my mind set on joysticks with no click, I would like opinions about possibly leaving the buttons with clicky cherry micro switches.  I'd like your opinion on if I should leave those alone, or switch to leafs - I know the early cabs (ex. Galaga) use leafs, but I think most cabs (including the Blitz) historically used cherry switches.

Thanks so much to everyone for reading this and replying - y'all are great!

~DJ

GeoMan:
Check the Ultrastick 360 joystick: http://ultimarc.com/ultrastik_info.html

They are analog, magnetic (so no-click) joysticks and fully programmable. Usable with any game.


PL1:
If you still have the 49-way joysticks that came with the cab, GGG recently restocked GP-Wiz49's.


Scott

EddieArcadian:
Nope, don't have the Blitz 49-ways anymore... I know those are pretty badassed.

What do you guys think of the basic Happ Competition sticks?  The U360's?  P360's?  Any others I should be looking at?

PL1:
My personal favorite is a Happ Super modded with a Zippyy upgrade kit like this.

GGG has the Supers and the switches, but you may need to PM Randy since he only sells the switches as an upgrade on the Zippyy stick, not separately.


Scott

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