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markrvp:
I picked up this WICO joystick on Ebay.  I have seen many posts discussing original WICO joysticks vs. Chinese knockoffs.  Can anyone tell me if this is an original or knockoff?

I want a good Robotron stick and I understand they were Wico 8 ways.  This joystick is restricted to 4-way, so could I rasp out the diagonals and have a good Robotron stick?

SirPeale:
It's an original.  Says 'Wico' right on the bottom.

It's not like designer jeans that have like 'Leviis' on the tag or something.

Wyluli:
Yep, she is a wico.  Not  sure about your 8-way issue tho.  Hopefully someone can provide some input for you.

NoOne=NBA=:

--- Quote from: markrvp on March 08, 2005, 12:55:19 pm ---could I rasp out the diagonals and have a good Robotron stick?

--- End quote ---

A better option would be to find a used 8-way on ebay, and swap out the bases on the two.
That way you get all new guts/stick/switches/etc...

My fear is that if you just ream the hole, it may not feel right.

I personally have been really lucky at finding NOS 8-ways.
They are out there, if you watch for them.
There are alot of good condition used ones too.

FractalWalk:

--- Quote from: NoOne=NBA= on March 08, 2005, 01:10:02 pm ---A better option would be to find a used 8-way on ebay, and swap out the bases on the two.
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Or check the trade board to see if anyone wants to swap bases. It seems a shame to modify an original.

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