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Best / most inexpensive place to get joysticks/buttons/etc? in USA
Blanka:
Happ competition 8$40. Good price, but that's what you pay for butt ugly.
Japanese are the ones that make good sticks that look good and are made beautifully. But at a double price. :notworthy:
xtravbx:
I don't mind how they look, I like them actually.
That's the style of joystick I was going for, I like the "bat" shaped ones.
ViciousXUSMC:
--- Quote from: Blanka on February 17, 2009, 02:14:48 am ---Happ competition 8$40. Good price, but that's what you pay for butt ugly.
Japanese are the ones that make good sticks that look good and are made beautifully. But at a double price. :notworthy:
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There is much more too it than looks, you know that.
The throw distance, mounting, and feel are way different. For a one joysick to rule them all I think Happ Comp is the best. Its very durable, and pretty neutral in all of its characteristics. Plus I have no problems using it with a 4 way game, I have a feeling I would hit diagonals too often trying to use a Sanwa in a 4 way game due to its much smaller throw, but thats just a guess since I have not tried.
Bottom line there is a tool for every job, and not any single tool can do every job. I think Sanwa type stuff is the best tool for fighters, but for an overall Mame stick I think the Happ is better, plus with kids like me you would rather them be bashing on a Happ Comp since its made out of adamantium and can be mounted to 1/2" thick wood panels. (just kidding about the adamantium but they are really freaking strong)
Blanka:
--- Quote from: ViciousXUSMC on February 17, 2009, 03:29:52 am ---There is much more too it than looks, you know that.
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I know! My Sanwa's play so dem good because the look so dem cute (with the small balls off course)! I would not even dare to touch a Happ monster. Compare it with coloured food. A blue slice of bread may taste fantastic when blindfolded, but if you see it, it tastes gross.
BTW, I mount everything (buttons, short leaf buttons, trackballs, joysticks) in 18mm MDF with no problems, very sturdy and no bolts or mounting plates visible.
ViciousXUSMC:
Those bubble tops are my fav :P
I dont know how well I will do with a ball top as I almost have never used one, I rest my wrist on the control panel and hold the bat top from the side. Its not good posture but it works for me.
P.S. Next time I have green eggs & ham I know to make blue toast :P
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