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Punisher:
I'm new to MAME and I need some help in choosing the best all around joystick for my first cabinet.  From what I think I have gathered the Ultimarc 360 or the Happ P360 are my best options.  I know it is going to be some what of a matter of personal preference but I just want to make sure I'm not missing something here.  Originally I was going to just go with a Happ Super or Competition but I read some reviews that got me thinking about the 360's.  Any insight would be helpful or suggestions of a different stick to look at.

Thanks

cmoses:
New to building myself, acquired my cab and knew that I would be replacing my joysticks, have a small control panel so no room for extras.  I did a lot of research and decided to go with the Ultimarc U360's.  I am 100% pleased with them.  I use MALA and downloaded the plug-in that uses the maps.  They work flawlessly in everything that I can throw at them, 2 way, 4 way, 8 way, analog, etc.  I had Wico 8 ways in the original control panel and although nice, would occasionally get stuck in 4 way games.  I have had no such problems with the U360's.

I think that you will find that they are the most versatile joysticks out there and if you are limited on space they can do everything you ask.  I hope this helps you decide.

Although you still have to decide on ball top or bat top.  I went with ball top as they fell more natural to me.

Punisher:
Thanks For the advice.  What made you choose the Ulitmarc over the Happ?

Bat Tops that is actually an easy choice for me.

CheffoJeffo:

--- Quote from: Punisher on December 16, 2008, 07:51:30 pm ---Thanks For the advice.  What made you choose the Ulitmarc over the Happ?

--- End quote ---

The Perfect 360 is just a digital joystick ... other than having optical switches, it doesn't do anything remarkable.

The U360 is whole different creature.

Jack Burton:
a few notes:

-You can get bat tops for the Ultimarc sticks.  This makes them feel much different in my opinion.  Not worse, just different.

-The P360 has a completely different feel from a microswitch based joystick.  Apparently the Wico P360 is better than the Happ one.

-The Competition stick is usually considered equal to the P360 in the fighting game community.  Some like the smooth operation of the optical stick, others want the tactile response and corners of the competition.

-Make sure you mount whatever stick you get at the correct mounting height.  It pains me to see Japanese sticks going through 3/4" of wood, or seeing a Happ stick mounted to 2mm of steel.

I recommend you buy and install whatever stick is appropriate for your favorite type of game.  Cause if you can't play at least your very favorite game correctly the you will never be happy with your cabinet.

Classics: U360

Racing/Flight: U360

Fighting games: Competition or Japanese joystick

Capcom Vs. series: Perfect 360

Some classics will play just fine with a Happ joystick.  No problems playing Defender, Donkey Kong, or Galaga on my competition stick.  But a serious game of Pac-Man is an exercise in frustration.  Most of the time it's fine, but every once in a while I'll slip up and not quite hit the full direction, sending Pac-Man face first into a ghost.



Also, nothing stops you from installing a dedicated 4-way stick between your two main control clusters if you have enough space.

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