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Offline amigakitTopic starter

Arcade Evolution Amiga/C64 Joystick (2 versions)
« on: January 26, 2014, 11:41:48 AM »
Arcade Evolution is a new joystick compatible with Amiga ¹ / Commodore 64 and Minimig.

Product Features
-  Micro switched Fire Buttons
-  Metal shaft with micro switched contacts, metal base plate
-  Independent Fire A or B buttons (switchable on/off)
-  Robust, stylish plastic case (20x20.5x5 cm)
-  Curved front lip for additional comfort on wrist
-  8-directional control
-  New and guaranteed
-  Cable with D-Sub 9-pin connector

Due to customer feedback, there are two orientation configurations to choose from below:

-  Joystick shaft on right hand side and fire buttons on left
-  Joystick shaft on left hand side and fire buttons on right

Where to buy:

UK Store:
http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/GBP.php?url=product_info.php?products_id=1172

Europe Store:
http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/EUR.php?url=product_info.php?products_id=1172

USA Store:
http://www.amigakit.us/product_info.php?products_id=1172

Canada Store:
http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/CAD.php?url=product_info.php?products_id=1172


Option A: Fire Buttons On Left


Option B: Fire Buttons On Right





¹ not compatible with Amiga 600 joystick ports unless adapter used.
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Re: Arcade Evolution Amiga/C64 Joystick (2 versions)
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2014, 10:46:27 PM »
Now I want!!! :)
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Re: Arcade Evolution Amiga/C64 Joystick (2 versions)
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2014, 10:51:27 PM »
A bit expensive.
a1200 060
 

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Re: Arcade Evolution Amiga/C64 Joystick (2 versions)
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2014, 11:41:37 PM »
These are manufactured by us so they are made from high quality, robust plastic.  If they were made in quantities of 1000's in China, the price would be less, but unfortunately the Classic Amiga market is not large enough to justify such as production run.
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Re: Arcade Evolution Amiga/C64 Joystick (2 versions)
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2014, 11:55:19 PM »
Quote from: amigakit;758128
These are manufactured by us so they are made from high quality, robust plastic.  If they were made in quantities of 1000's in China, the price would be less, but unfortunately the Classic Amiga market is not large enough to justify such as production run.


In that case, why not add a switch (if needed) to spread support to Atari products as well as the Sega Master system? If this thing handles as nice as it looks, then I'm sure there would be plenty classic gamers out there with a 9-pin port just itching to have one of these plugged into it!
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Re: Arcade Evolution Amiga/C64 Joystick (2 versions)
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2014, 12:24:58 AM »
Looks nice!

I like the idea of using something like this across multiple systems. Whether a switch or some circuitry is needed, be well worth it as it would open up quite a larger range of potential customers.

Also, would be nice if all you needed to do was orient the controller to suit whichever preference vs. having an entirely different product to sell - that may well end up selling way fewer quantities. Some games (think maze types) play much better when you get to use your preferred hand, while shooters or beat 'em ups may be better suited for the other.
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Re: Arcade Evolution Amiga/C64 Joystick (2 versions)
« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2014, 10:54:41 AM »
I've ordered one, I'll let you guys know what I think of it :)
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