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Reconditioning Nintendo 4-Way Joystick or Alternative
MaximRecoil:
--- Quote from: Bender on February 19, 2008, 12:52:10 pm ---I read that Twin Galaxies doesn't accept videos for DK high scores anymore, you have to do it live at an event I think (I think I read that in the extras on the "Fist Full of Quarter" DVD)
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I doubt that's the case. You could contact TG or ask on their forums to be sure, but I've never heard of an exception for a particular game to their standard rules of score submission.
Daniel B.:
--- Quote from: Bender on February 19, 2008, 12:52:10 pm ---I read that Twin Galaxies doesn't accept videos for DK high scores anymore, you have to do it live at an event I think (I think I read that in the extras on the "Fist Full of Quarter" DVD)
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Fortunately for us, they only require live scores for scores over a million. I just read it on tg yesterday!
now..for the damn elevator screen.....
ArtsNFartsNCrafts:
Here's a related question:
If you can't track down an original Nintendo joystick, what's the closest alternative?
i've got a working donkey kong board sitting around waiting for a home in a DK cabinet.
DonkeyKong:
--- Quote from: Bender on February 19, 2008, 12:52:10 pm ---I'm actually going to make a new cp this weekend. If you want for the cost of materials I'll make you one.
I'm going to make it out of MDF and put black laminate on the top, I even have enough extra t-molding for a second one!
Let me know exactally how wide you want it, my original leaves a pretty wide gap on the sides that I'd like to tighten up so I'm making mine a little wider than the original
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Sweet! PM sent.
--- Quote from: Bender on February 19, 2008, 12:52:10 pm ---DK2 Chips are on there way, can't wait!
Could you put DK.DK jr., DK3, and DK2 all that in one cab? (not with MANE) That Would Be Cool!
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Yes I'm sure of it, but I don't know quite how yet. I've heard of people doing it by switching the power to each board through pressing down player 1 and 2 buttons at the same time. I not sure if that would be the best way to do it, but off the top of my head I can't really think of a better way. I'm guessing they let the ground float on the boards that are off, but I don't see how to do that without making the video and audio grounds run through the PCB back to the power supply... obviously not an ideal condition.
--- Quote from: Bender on February 19, 2008, 12:52:10 pm ---I read that Twin Galaxies doesn't accept videos for DK high scores anymore, you have to do it live at an event I think (I think I read that in the extras on the "Fist Full of Quarter" DVD)
My previous high was in the high 90,000 range I can't remember exactly
It was before I got the high score save kit so it was erased when I turned of the machine :'(
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I wouldn't doubt it because I'm fairly certain they are getting TONS of videotaped submissions for Donkey Kong now and there is just no way to go out and verify everyone's machines. It would be pretty easy to conceive with all the publicity that The King of Kong got, that fake scores and altered code for Donkey Kong would be a problem. If they don't normally go out and verify machines, I'm thinking they might want to now, at least for Donkey Kong.
--- Quote from: Daniel B. on February 19, 2008, 08:22:26 pm ---
--- Quote from: Bender on February 19, 2008, 12:52:10 pm ---I read that Twin Galaxies doesn't accept videos for DK high scores anymore, you have to do it live at an event I think (I think I read that in the extras on the "Fist Full of Quarter" DVD)
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Fortunately for us, they only require live scores for scores over a million. I just read it on tg yesterday!
now..for the damn elevator screen.....
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Ahh, that confirms it. Good too, because I'm not hitting 1M anytime soon.
--- Quote from: ArtsNFartsNCrafts on February 19, 2008, 08:34:25 pm ---If you can't track down an original Nintendo joystick, what's the closest alternative?
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That's what I originally asked ;-) I'm thinking the answer is one of the SANWA joysticks but I'm not sure yet.
EDIT: Neilyboy used a Sanwa JLF and I'd say it looks a little bigger than the original nintendo stick, but definitely looks good being all new and shiny. I heard they play good too ;-)
MaximRecoil:
--- Quote from: ArtsNFartsNCrafts on February 19, 2008, 08:34:25 pm ---Here's a related question:
If you can't track down an original Nintendo joystick, what's the closest alternative?
i've got a working donkey kong board sitting around waiting for a home in a DK cabinet.
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If you've got the bucks go for this - NOS Wico 4 way stick for Donkey Kong
--- Quote ---This is a retrofit stick made by Wico to use on Donkey Kong cabinets. It includes and 4 way wico leaf switch stick, metal mounting plate and hardware. Original instructions are included.
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That would have a type of "authenticity" in its own right (a specific replacement part from a reputable company, from "back in the day"), and it would probably be fairly unique. Plus it seems that most people prefer the "feel" of a Wico to a Nintendo joystick (I don't).
Otherwise, I'd think something like a Sanwa or one of those Happ "Reunion" Pac-Man sticks would be fine, though you'd need an adaptor mounting plate if you're using a stock control panel.
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