Sinistar controls - 8-way stick ok?

[GeorgeT]

Can Sinistar be played effectively with an 8-way joystick or is the real 49-way stick the only way to go?

Thanks
GT

[JODY]

Could use an analog joy as a 49-way substitute.

[Gunstar Hero]

I can't play Sinistar with my 8 ways... I'm WAY out of control. 

[Daniel270]

I've played Sinistar with the 8ways on my cab pretty much since it's been up and running..... the lack of control of speed makes the game a bit too tough to get any serious scoring done, esp since the Sinistar itself is created and attacks within a minute or so.

Even using an analog joystick (PC) isn't as realistic as using the origial 49way.... so, I just tell everyone who plays that it's just in "Super Difficult" mode until I can buy and install a 49way....

[Gunstar Hero]

I've played Sinistar with the 8ways on my cab pretty much since it's been up and running..... the lack of control of speed makes the game a bit too tough to get any serious scoring done, esp since the Sinistar itself is created and attacks within a minute or so.

Even using an analog joystick (PC) isn't as realistic as using the origial 49way.... so, I just tell everyone who plays that it's just in "Super Difficult" mode until I can buy and install a 49way....

Good answer!

[Apollo]

I second that, try as I might I can't even get passed the 2nd wave playing with my comps.

[JODY]

Even using an analog joystick (PC) isn't as realistic as using the origial 49way.... so, I just tell everyone who plays that it's just in "Super Difficult" mode until I can buy and install a 49way....

A 49 way joystick has lower detail than an analog stick.

[JODY]

Try modifying the analog control options to adjust the sensitivity, etc. of an analog stick.

[quarterback]

I can't play Sinistar with my 8 ways... I'm WAY out of control.

[GeorgeT]

Thanks all for the replies. Sounds like the 49-way is the ticket. My control panel design is too crowded for another stick, though... unless I could make it worth it, by finding other games besides Sinistar that use a 49-way stick. What other games need the 49-way?

Thanks,
GT

[JODY]

Thanks all for the replies. Sounds like the 49-way is the ticket. My control panel design is too crowded for another stick, though... unless I could make it worth it, by finding other games besides Sinistar that use a 49-way stick. What other games need the 49-way?

Try analog and then you can play those games too on your cab.

[spidermonkey]

Sinistar,Bubbles, Arch Rivals, Gauntlet Legends, Gauntlet Dark Legacy, NFL Blitz, NBA Hangtime, NBA Showtime, Blitz 99', NFL Blitz 2000 Gold Edition and Pigskin 621 AD. all use 49-way joysticks. I'm sure there's a few more. When Dave came out with the "SJC interface" I couldn't buy one fast enough. Definately worth finding a spot on your cp for one.

[JODY]

Sinistar,Bubbles, Arch Rivals, Gauntlet Legends, Gauntlet Dark Legacy, NFL Blitz, NBA Hangtime, NBA Showtime, Blitz 99', NFL Blitz 2000 Gold Edition and Pigskin 621 AD. all use 49-way joysticks. I'm sure there's a few more. When Dave came out with the "SJC interface" I couldn't buy one fast enough. Definately worth finding a spot on your cp for one.

I thought most of these aren't playable due to performance problems on today's PCs and some like Blitz 99' don't support a 49-way joystick as Mame currently stands.

[Daniel270]

I'm surprised there's been no word from anyone using a CONSOLE version of Sinistar (using hacked gamepads)....    what's up guys?  8ways working on that one?