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[gumbo25la]

I need help, what is the best responsive joystick for Mrs Pacman 7800 the Wico Command joystick (bat) or the 6 button Sega Genesis Arcade stick?

Ive done alot of research and these seem the best for Mrs Pacman 7800, so I don't want advise on other joysticks, just whats the better of these two.

[TheGameCollector]

gumbo25la, on Tue Jul 5, 2011 3:49 PM, said:

I need help, what is the best responsive joystick for Mrs Pacman 7800 the Wico Command joystick (bat) or the 6 button Sega Genesis Arcade stick?

Ive done alot of research and these seem the best for Mrs Pacman 7800, so I don't want advise on other joysticks, just whats the better of these two.

I personally don't like the Wico command stick at all and prefer the Genesis one. Mine was an ascii brand Genesis one but it died. I should probably get the official Sega one.

[Rex Dart]

I don't have the exact same sega stick as you, but..

Between a Wico stick and the Genesis 3-button Arcade Stick, I'd take the 3-button. I use a pair of 'em for Robotron, too, and they're great all-around.

[Feralstorm]

Suncom TAC-2

I wish there was a 7800 2-button version, and I had an infinite supply.

[jaybird3rd]

I still use my modified Radica Space Invaders joysticks. They've held up great for over five years now.

[littleman jack]

I usually use a 2600 CX-40 stick, or a Wico ball stick, but of the two you picked, I'd vote for the Wico bat.

[Trebor]

Feralstorm, on Tue Jul 5, 2011 8:03 PM, said:

Suncom TAC-2

Favortie joystick of all time...hands down

[ATARI7800fan]

what do people think of the Epyx 500XJ.

[Jinks]

The tac-2 is the best one I have found if you dont have to use the fire button the directional controls are second to none.

[MrFish]

I agree, the Tac-2 is a great joystick, and was my choice for any Pac-Man style game, until I came across this beauty:





These things use arcade grade parts, micro-switches for the joystick, and rubber cups on the bottom. They have a nice medium touch (not too light, not too stiff) and a fairly short travel (slightly more than a Tac-2)... an overall great feel. They also have a 8-way/4-way switch on the bottom (no more misdirected turns). Not only are they great for Pac-Man style games, but work great for just about any retro game. I don't know how much they go for out in the wild, or how often they can be found, but if you ever get a chance to pick one up, do it.

Edited by MrFish, Fri Jul 8, 2011 12:27 AM.

[mimo]

I hacked a cheap Ms Pac Man plug"n"play stick with a cx40 cable. This thing is awesome for games that use 4 directions as it has a restrictor plate limiting movement to up,down,left and right.
Second place is a hacked Raddica space invaders stick and a close third is the TAC-2

[NightSprinter]

MrFish, that's making me want the StarCursor stick even more now. I've always been curious as to the yellow button on the base. Was it intended as a secondary button for the SMS or Amstrad?

[thegamezmaster]

ATARI7800fan, on Wed Jul 6, 2011 9:53 AM, said:

what do people think of the Epyx 500XJ.

Best one out there. The others is apples and oranges. IMHO.

[Lord Helmet]

jaybird3rd, on Tue Jul 5, 2011 8:26 PM, said:

I still use my modified Radica Space Invaders joysticks. They've held up great for over five years now.

Yup. Best 7800 (not to mention 2600/Colecovision) stick ever. I have 2 of them.

[MrFish]

NightSprinter, on Fri Jul 8, 2011 9:32 AM, said:

I've always been curious as to the yellow button on the base. Was it intended as a secondary button for the SMS or Amstrad?

Honestly I don't know yet. I've only used it on my 8-bit so far. You've go me curious now too. I'm gonna have to look into it.

[AtariLeaf]

I love me some Wico. Surprised it doesn't get more love. Great sticks.

[Deteacher]

Atari CX-40 for me. It's the stick I grew up on and nothing gets the job done better for me.