Posted by Munich on January 24, 2002 at 15:36:04:
In Reply to: Does anyone use the Happ Universal joystick? posted by Andy Warne on January 24, 2002 at 13:59:23:
I chose the universal based on its low profile. My joysticks are always configured 8-way because it is damn near impossible to switch it to 4-way without disassembling the entire control panel. Besides, in cocktail panels, there just isn't a whole lot of room to maneuver. I would say the feel of the stick is slightly stiff, but adequate. However, playing Pac Man, Mr. Do and the like in an 8-way configuration is extremely difficult – if not downright painful!
However, I do not have any experience with the Ultimate or Super joysticks, so I cannot compare it to those. I am bummed that the Universal has that top-plate so I can't use Oscar's new 4-way plates -- Grrr....
Please pass me info on those switchable joysticks, as I'm thinking about building new control panels. This time, I was considering using my 8 ways on the left side, a 4 way leaf in the middle, and three buttons on the right. (See my website for my current control panel).
: Note: I mean Universal NOT Ultimate!
: I was examining one of these at the Amusement Trade show in London yesterday (when I could see past Frank Happ's copious frame!)
: These appear to be rather good. The advantages seem to be:
: Can be changed to a real 4-way by rotating a restrictor plate
: Small stick, light springing, seem ideal for smaller panels.
: One single hole mounting, no screws.
: Can be rotated (Q-Bert!)
: But I can't see any feedback here about them in actual use. It's impossible to tell what they are really like without using for actual gameplay. Anyone tried these?
: I do have an ulterior motive in asking I admit. I know who manufactures them for Happ and I am thinking of putting them on my site for ordering.
: I have also found the perfect stick which will definitely appear there. You can change this one from an 8 way to a real 4-way (restricted) by flipping a lever! Perfect!
-Matt