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Repro Defender 2-way Joysticks?
KenToad:
--- Quote from: jerryjanis on May 10, 2005, 07:00:38 pm ---
Actually, neither. The story is this: While I was all hepped up on making arcade control panels, my boss at my old job said that if I ever saw a Defender control that I should let him know 'cause he wants it. So I made him one, but I still haven't given it to him yet. My boss at my new job mentioned that the one arcade game that he was really into was Defender (what's with these old guys?).
By the way, I hated that game for a while, but now I'm starting to get into a rhythm and it's really cool. It's really hard, but then after playing it awhile, there seems to be a mental transformation that gives the game a very smooth flow.
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Yeah, mental transformation definitely, and a must have game with the proper controls. I have large enough hands that I can easily hit the 7th "Neo Geo" button on my CP as the reverse button on my panel. I'm currently building a Multi-Williams inspired bartop just so that I can have the hyperspace button in the proper place. Yeah, an amazing game, I often forget that hyperspace is even an option as I fly into a swarm of the little red buggers. Also, I can relate to having friends/acquaintances who claim not to remember any video games (exceptions Pac-Man, Donkey Kong) except Defender. Everyone seems to have a soft spot for that game. In my experience, even people who find gaming uncool will gladly admit to loving Defender, maybe because it has such a steep learning curve or maybe for the funky sound effects. Who knows
Cheers,
KenToad
jerryjanis:
--- Quote from: NoOne=NBA= on May 10, 2005, 11:51:44 pm ---Oops, it's www.arcade-equipment.com that has them for $59.
I think it was arcadeshop.com that used to have them for $45.
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Awesome. Thanks for digging that up!
cw:
I have seen the stargate sticks pivot in one spot for up and down unlike the defender stick that would slide.... or am I way off base....
NoOne=NBA=:
They are SUPPOSED to pivot.
When they wear out, the round hole elongates slightly, which lets them slide a bit.
Defender, Stargate, Moon Patrol, Joust, and Joust 2 all used the same stick.
There may be a couple other games that I've forgotten that use that stick as well.
paigeoliver:
Here is a picture of the two I have. One put together, one taken apart. These fit the Stargate/Defender slot, and are the same basic design. The holes in the base are NOT monched out like most used units.
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