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1UP:
So I'm looking at the possibility of fabricating a joystick or accessory that would allow a dedicated 4-way joystick to be turned 45 degrees without reaching under the panel.  I've been really disappointed with the performance of the competion sticks in this role, and there's really nothing else out there that can do UDLR and diagonals.

The closest thing I've seen is the Universal or E-Stick, both of which have a rotatable switch plate, but they suffer from heavy spring tension and a short throw distance.  Not only that, you need access to the bottom of the panel for the switch.  Anyway, a balltop stick is the only way to play maze-type games.

So it's up to you!  Is there any real need for yet another specialty joystick?  This is something I've been mulling over for quite some time, so I have several ideas about how it could be done...  

goofy:
I would much prefer a 8-way that could switch to a straight or diagonal 4-way.

While we're at it, maybe put a trigger fire button on too. But, that may be way too complicated.

1UP:
There are plenty of 8-ways that switch to 4-ways, but most people still have a dedicated 4-way somewhere on their cab.  The Universal or E-stick can do 8-way, 4-way straight, 4-way diagonal.  Are there many 4-way, 2 player games that would need two 4-way sticks?

crashwg:
How about some sort of mechanism that you could attatch whatever joystick to?  If you could put a t-stick on such a device you'd have a pretty sweet setup!

Hoagie_one:
not to change the subject, but how is the cabinet making buisness?  Any idea on when those cabs are gonna be for sale.

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