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Tritoch84:
Um, Sanwas have a SHORTER throw, which makes them better for fighters, less time to make frame critical movements because of the shorter throw.
Sanwa's are great, but you just have to ask are they great enough for the price? If they are to you, then have at it, they can't be mounted like Happ parts, however, but I think www.modeverything.com has a guide on how to top mount one, and you can get a mounting plate from liksang I belive.
Toonces:
It's difficult to convey the difference between the t-stick and the others. I have been thinking of a way to compare it but unless you have something to compare it's just not the same. The closest, non feel based comparison I could think of would be to draw 2 circles on a piece of paper. 1 5mm and 1 10mm. Put a dot in the center. Now move the dot straight up and when you hit the edge of the circle, stop. The 5mm circle represents the t-stick and the 10mm represents a Happ Super. It takes longer to hit the edge with the Happ and you have to go farther. If you can imagine the dot being a straight line extending through the center, perpendicular to the edge of the circle you can see you would have to push farther on the Happ stick to get it to hit the edge. same basic idea between the 2 sticks. The travel of the stick is longer on the Happ. You also get more leverage with the Happ as it's line through the middle of the circle is longer so it's easier to push. It probably also what you are used to if you play games on real arcade machines. None of the above are accurate representations of actual sticks but just me trying to convey what the difference is.
I'd have to agree with Goz on the sticks. The top 5 in my list are all very close as to which ones I like. Any of them are great and you probably won't be dissapointed. Feel is very subjective and that's what joysticks are all about. If you are going to get some sticks from overseas, ask your friend to verify they are genuine Sanwas. Otherwise you are likely to be unhappy with them. Other than that, go for the ones you like the looks of for your panel. Balltop or Teardrop. Color, etc. The Happ Super is a good, inexpesive choice and you can get the P360 conversions for them off eBay every once in a while. Same with the Wico sticks but they are a little more expensive since all that's out there new is old stock. Original Sanwas are also an excellent choice.
Hope I didn't make it more confusing,
Toonces
spiffyshoes:
--- Quote from: Tritoch84 on April 01, 2005, 10:45:06 am ---Um, Sanwas have a SHORTER throw, which makes them better for fighters, less time to make frame critical movements because of the shorter throw.
Sanwa's are great, but you just have to ask are they great enough for the price? If they are to you, then have at it, they can't be mounted like Happ parts, however, but I think www.modeverything.com has a guide on how to top mount one, and you can get a mounting plate from liksang I belive.
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Compared to a T-Stick the throw on a Sanwa is long.
Stingray:
--- Quote from: countchocula8 on April 01, 2005, 07:07:08 am --- So i guess my long-winded question is which stick will be best for my capcom-fighting, airplane-shooting, metal-slugging needs? Much thanks.
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Supers would get my vote for that application.
-S
cholin:
Well Ive heard good things about supers so I think Ill buy some from ponyboy. I know Ill like them because I have nothin to compare to, so they will be okay, otherwise Im sure they'll sell fast.
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