Which joystick is this?

[infernooo]

Hi everyone,

I was trying to find out what type of joysticks are used in the following arcade machines (pictures attached):



Any ideas??

Thanks!

[Timoe]

not sure, but I'd say some kind of "euro style"  maybe.


like the omnistick from GGG

http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=197

[RetroBorg]

My money would be it's an MCA joystick I think they are made in China and most commonly used in Australian arcades, I have 4 in my cabinet, probably the ugliest joystick I've ever used but tough as nails and by adjusting a little slide thingy on the back (two screws) you can change them from 4-ways to 8-ways either square or round.

You can buy them here: http://www.highway.net.au/parts/buttons_and_joysticks/3151.html

[spidermonkey]

They're made by "MCA"  an Australian manufacturer.  I'm pretty sure you can get them from "Ozstick" if you really like em. Trust me, they're not the greatest sticks by any means IMO. I'm sure you'll get another post where someone says they're excellent. Depends on what you like in a joystick.

[spidermonkey]

Oops, sorry. Retroborg types faster then me.

[deadkenndys1105]

I have never even touched one of these but that has to be one of the worst looking sticks I have ever seen.

[Timoe]

its a solid device though.  super tough.  really short throw though.

[infernooo]

Hi All!

Wow, you are all extremely quick!! Thanks for the replies.

I'm sure they aren't good joysticks - but I was brought up using them so....

Thanks!

[spidermonkey]

http://www.bigtop.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=67&products_id=312

MCA makes some pretty strange looking pushbuttons as well.

[Jimbo]

Just wanted to add... I played with this joystick loads as a kid... my opinion is they are brilliant for shoot'em ups.  I haven't found anything yet with as good a feel as these. Short throw, quick actuation, nice resistance/centering.  Plus its small so fits my small hands nicely. 

[Vigo]

Now my name is MCA. I've got a license to kill
I think you know what time it is: it's time to get ill

[opt2not]

RIP Adam Yauch

[Le Chuck]

Now my name is MCA. I've got a license to kill
I think you know what time it is: it's time to get ill

Now what do we have here? An outlaw and his beer?
I run this land, you understand I make myself clear.

[Locke141]

I got to meet the Beastie Boys once and hang out for a little bit. They were all super nice.