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4-8 way Joystick Suggestions
Fusion Disaster:
Ok I've had my arcade for a while using two 8-way Happ Ultimate joysticks. I now want to expand my CP to a 4 player setup and as part of the expansion I want to put in two 4-8 way switchable joysticks. So I can play 4-way games properly and then switch them to 8-way for fighter games for the kids later on.
I know there are a lot of 4-8 way switchable joysticks out right now (happ, groovygamegear, ultimarc, etc.) but I'm not sure what the best option is. What are you all using, what do you like, what are the pros/cons?
Note: it's not a necessity to be switchable from the top, I can open up the CP and switch it from the bottom. I just don't want to have to disassemble the joystick to switch between modes. So as long as I just have to turn the restrictor plate, or flip a switch or something, that would be best.
Let me know what your thoughts are.
Thanks,
Brian.
Hoagie_one:
I really like the t-stick plus, but it has an extremely short throw. It's switchable from the handle too. But i think im personally going to go with a 49-way and the GP 49 inteface for the multitudes of different stick options
stevodevo:
I have the Ultimarc balltop J-Stiks...nice joysticks! I really like them and have had no complaints from other users. My buddy who is also building a cab will be using them too. My CP is on hinges so I can lift it up and change from 8-4 way.
The 8-way play is great, no problems. 4-way is very good. Not perfect but I think anyone here would tell you if you want the best 4-way experience, get a dedicated 4-way joystick!
But for switching, I like the J-stik and since I went with the IPac2 it made sense to order from the same place.
Stevodevo
Fusion Disaster:
So your pretty happy with the J-stik? I thought that might be a good option as I would love to have a couple ball top joysticks, would stand out from the two bat joysticks (Blue & Yellow) that I currently have on my cabinet.
The J-Stik is easily switchable between 4 way & 8 way right? Just need to turn the restrictor plate?
When you say the 4-way mode isn't perfect, what do you mean? What kind of problems are you experiencing?
SideShow Rob:
I'll second the opinion on the T-Stick plus 'sticks.
Excellent 8 way control, good-very good 4 way control.
Switching form the top was a priority for me...but even if it wasn't, I would still go for the T-Stick plus 'sticks.
They will feel vastly different to the 2 Happ Ultimate 'sticks you have on your cabinet now though...
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