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U360 restrictor opinions
cadmium:
I just got mine in this weekend, though I've only had a little time to play. I ended up not getting any restrictors, due to trying to save some $$$ (also seems like a pita to install). With no restrictors it's not too bad. Yeah, the throws a little long, but it's not obscene or anything. Keep in mind I'm coming from happ competitions, which also have a pretty long through.
Without a restrictor you are also getting the most out of analog games. Just my 2c.
TheShanMan:
Getting the most out of analog games because you have more precise control I guess? I haven't heard complaints in that regard using the round restrictors, but perhaps people don't play a lot of analog games with them. :dunno
I hear you though on price. If I go with the round, I hate to pay $28 for 2, and basically throw away the square ones that also come in the kit. I wish Andy or divemaster had an option to split up the kits. I'd gladly pay $9 each, giving an extra $2 profit per restrictor, but saving me $10 over what I'm going to have to pay. Maybe Andy doesn't think the more expensive octagonal restrictors would sell in that case though.
cadmium:
--- Quote from: TheShanMan on September 07, 2008, 11:57:00 pm ---I hear you though on price. If I go with the round, I hate to pay $28 for 2, and basically throw away the square ones that also come in the kit. I wish Andy or divemaster had an option to split up the kits. I'd gladly pay $9 each, giving an extra $2 profit per restrictor, but saving me $10 over what I'm going to have to pay. Maybe Andy doesn't think the more expensive octagonal restrictors would sell in that case though.
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Oh yeah, that's my biggest complaint about these sticks, the nickle and diming. The sticks are already some of the most expensive just by themselves, but you can easily spend another $50 per stick to get it "just right". I saved some money and bought 2 sticks off of ebay for $99 with the heavy springs already installed (though one is being sent back for some repairs). No restrictors, no wiring harness.
I was able to fake the wiring harness using a cut up usb mobo connector I had lying around. I'm willing to live without the restrictors for the time being. If I want them, they will be there later. Right now, the long through isn't too bad. But like I said, Happ Comps have a longer throw than most other sticks too, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.
Ginsu Victim:
I've pointed TheShanMan toward the JLW restrictors at LizardLick, which I believe to be the same thing, only cheaper.
u_rebelscum:
--- Quote from: TheShanMan on September 07, 2008, 11:57:00 pm ---Getting the most out of analog games because you have more precise control I guess? I haven't heard complaints in that regard using the round restrictors, but perhaps people don't play a lot of analog games with them.
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I have the circle restrictor on one of my u360s, and the other doesn't have one. I prefer no resistor one for analog games, too.
I would describe the no restrictor for analog because I only need be less precise: You have to move the stick further on the no restictor to get the same output. IOW, since with the restictor has less throw, the user has to be more precise. (Same as with a mouse: a 2400 dpi mouse is more precise than a 1200 dpi mouse, and assuming all other settings are the same the user has to be more precise, too.)
Anyways, I'm not a fighter, so the circle restrictor is perfect for me for 8-way shmups & action/platform games, while the no restrictor is better for analog games. Don't have the octagon restrictor, and the square/diamond restrictor doesn't fit the games I play.
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