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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Gaming => Topic started by: Rob72 on January 21, 2004, 08:55:19 PM

Title: Source of reliable Joysticks....?
Post by: Rob72 on January 21, 2004, 08:55:19 PM

I'm not sure whether, during the few years I haven't used my Amiga, I have developed Hurculean strength...or more likely, become extremely clumsy and ham-fisted.....but I have been breaking joysticks left,right and centre this last month or so.

Can anyone recommend any decent joysticks from reliable sellers?

My preference would be a multi-coloured Cruiser joystick (or 6  :-) ) ... but the only reseller, in the UK, seems to be http://www.amiga-games.co.uk (aka Home-Arcade on Ebay)...and the last I heard..they were not too reliable (If anyone has any recent dealings with them...let me know...)

I have tried Competition Pro/Zip-Stick...and they play merry havok with my arthritic hands ( and at the tender age of 31...  :-( ). Even my old Sensi-Soccer boots...the Cheetah Bug has betrayed me...the death count is at 3 this month...

Can anyone recommend...1. A decent Joystick, and 2. A reliable seller of said Joystick?

Thanks.

 

Title: Re: Source of reliable Joysticks....?
Post by: Tenacious on January 21, 2004, 09:35:51 PM

Hi Rob72

  Did you read the recent posts concerning Genesis joy pads?  In their stock config, the B button serves as the fire button. Swapping two wires in the pad enables two fire buttons for most programs and ADoom (the docs include the instructions for the mod) utilizes all of the buttons.  Cool!  The thread is about a month old.

Title: Re: Source of reliable Joysticks....?
Post by: Rob72 on January 21, 2004, 09:54:29 PM

Can't say I am a huge fan of joypads..but if I cannot find a decent 'stick...it will be another avenue to explore...

Thanks.

Title: Re: Source of reliable Joysticks....?
Post by: haymiggan on January 21, 2004, 10:25:05 PM

Using the Megadrive/Genesis to PSX converter you can use any PSX joysticks, if they even make joysticks nowadays for PSX.

The mentioned adaptor can be purchased on www.tototek.com and both PSX1/2 pads with analog + 2 buttons works perfect in all games.

If not, check on ebay, there's a few good Wico Command joysticks on there now & then.

Title: Re: Source of reliable Joysticks....?
Post by: Lemonty on January 21, 2004, 10:37:41 PM

Seek out the "The Arcade" joysticks on rummage sales etc. They were made in Holland (hehe) and they ruled okay because they are virtually unbreakable.