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thrash242:
I'm eventually going to be building a alternate panel for Robotron/SmashTV/TotalCarnage and I was wondering what you would recomment for the joysticks?  The J-Stiks on my current panel don't work too well, because they have very square movement.

I'm thinking about the P360s, but for four of them, I'd have to spend about $200 (of course, that's all I'd need besides start buttons).  Are they that fantastic for smooth diagonals?  4-way isn't an issue, as I'd just be using them for Robotron style games.

NoOne=NBA=:
How about Robotron sticks?
That's what I'd get.
Seriously.

Get some Wico 8-way leafswitch sticks.
That's what was used at the factory.

FractalWalk:
For Robotron/Smash use 8-way WICO leafs with rubber grommet . . . there is no substitute.

brandon:
http://www.centsibleamusements.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=415

of course.. Robotron used long shafts than the stock Wico sticks but I dont see that as being a real big deal.. especially if you are mounting them on a metal control panel.. that would probably make up for the length difference.. or if your using wood you could route out pockets to make it thinner where the joystick goes..

spidermonkey:
http://cgi.aol.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=13718&item=6149757241&rd=1

Here ya go. These are the real deal if you want to experience Robotron and Smash TV the way they were in the arcade. The price may go up a bit more since these are brand new (new old stock). If you grew up in the arcades back when Robotron came out then you're probably not going to like the feel of todays spring loaded microswitch joysticks as they feel nothing like the good ole' Wicos with their rubber centering grommet design.

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