Your favourite/preferred joystick? - Page 9

amigakit.com · 21 June 2008, 13:00

Amiga1992 · 21 June 2008, 13:22

Suncom TAC-2

vk4akp · 12 August 2008, 19:03

My Favourite was the `SlikStick' it was a mini smaller version of the Tac-2. The Tac-2 was also a good stick, but I liked the smaller size of the SlikStick.
.-.-.

DDNI · 12 August 2008, 19:18

I have one of these suckers... havent used it in years though...

Anubis · 12 August 2008, 22:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul_s

Just wondering which stick you like to play the majority of your games on?

Pics of collections would be nice

Erm here's my favourite;

that is all

I used to own this one.

It was really nice joystick.

At the moment I have Competition Pro and Sega MD Gamepad for amiga.

For PS2 and PC I have arcade stick witch works great with USB converter.

On PC I also use couple of Logitech game pads and XBox game pad that I just created recently.

gimbal · 13 August 2008, 02:29

well my two favorite sticks are the atari 2600 ones and the one button arcade stick, but my favorite of all is the logitech wireless playstation 2 controller. Gaming from anywhere in the room, it was a dream come true. The thing has all the features of a dualshock controller, but a slightly lighter weight and lasts ages on the batteries. I replace them once a year.

DDNI · 09 October 2008, 11:42

I bought this Analog / Analogue joystick last month.
I had one back in the day. It helped me win the championship in F1GP!!

marcfrick2112 · 09 October 2008, 13:24

Great Thread... Well, I liked the original Atari 2600 controllers, but they were VERY unreliable, for me anyway.... So, my 2600's and C-64's and C128's , all have Epyx 500XJ 's (Anyone remember the 5-year / 5,000,000 shot warranty ?? Pretty sure Epyx itself folded before the 5 years was up

My 'main' Amiga has a Honey Bee Comp. Pro CD32 pad, made in China, but I do like 'em... For certain games, I still think a joystick offers more control... I remember some of the funky jumps in Turrican to get 1Ups, etc. were a lot easier with a joystick versus a joypad.

I have had a TAC-2, a SlikStick, a Python, but all either broke, or were lost after a move

NewDeli · 09 October 2008, 13:33

I remember using joysticks from the Quickshot series, and I must have had the famous Epyx model, but the memories are blurred.

Brands were not that important in the early 90s, what I mean by that is the manufacturers did not carry a strong corporate image. Admittedly, joysticks were not made to be kept over the years.

Good joysticks usually had micro-switches but there were exceptions.

vk4akp · 09 October 2008, 13:41

Wow, You've just reminded me I still have one of those Epyx joysticks here packed away some where. Barely used it.
.-.-.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deleauvive

I remember using joysticks from the Quickshot series, and I must have had the famous Epyx model, but the memories are blurred.

Brands were not that important in the early 90s, what I mean by that is the manufacturers did not carry a strong corporate image. Admittedly, joysticks were not made to be kept over the years.

Good joysticks usually had micro-switches but there were exceptions.

Rabbit80 · 09 October 2008, 14:55

Mine was the Powerplay Cruiser - Green with yellow buttons and a pink stick...

It was virtually indestructible having all microswitches and it also had an adjustable torque/stiffness which was perfect for many different games - for example on the loose setting it was perfct for joystick waggling games and on medium it was perfect for SWOS...

Wish I could use it on my PeeCee with WinUAE

s2325 · 09 October 2008, 15:06

it's possible with this interface http://www.matt.com.pl/show.php?kod_...=1&aktklasid=4 but I don't know how to buy something there :/
you need free account but I can not login

Anemos · 09 October 2008, 15:32

I love all mine..

tonyyeb · 09 October 2008, 16:06

Competition Pro Zip Stick ftw!

TCD · 09 October 2008, 16:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonyyeb

Competition Pro Zip Stick ftw!

Second that

and the MegaDrive Pads are also nice

Harrison · 09 October 2008, 21:08

For Amiga sticks the Zip Stik was my favourite, followed by the CD32 Competition Pro pad.

Joysticks overall it has to be the X-Arcade range, and my Slik-Stik Classic board.

MazinKaesar · 09 October 2008, 22:35

@Deleauvive
I use speedking too, with an USB adapter. It's my favorite retrocontroller ^__^

@Anemos
Wow!!! And adapter to use Playstation pad on Amiga! Does it support rumble?

DamienD · 10 October 2008, 12:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harrison

Joysticks overall it has to be the X-Arcade range, and my Slik-Stik Classic board.

Agree

...though I'd have to add my HotRodSE to that list

s4m · 11 October 2008, 12:55

no doubt : my best friend, Mr ZIPSTICK
more than 15 years of brutality without any problem

MazinKaesar · 14 December 2008, 15:38

Found in the attic, I forget to have it,

I used it to play some C64 and Amiga games this morning.

21 June 2008, 13:00	#161
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09 October 2008, 11:42	#167
DDNI Targ Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 5,431	I bought this Analog / Analogue joystick last month. I had one back in the day. It helped me win the championship in F1GP!! Last edited by DDNI; 28 December 2008 at 21:45.

09 October 2008, 13:33	#169
NewDeli Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Paris / FRANCE Age: 50 Posts: 1,248	I remember using joysticks from the Quickshot series, and I must have had the famous Epyx model, but the memories are blurred. Brands were not that important in the early 90s, what I mean by that is the manufacturers did not carry a strong corporate image. Admittedly, joysticks were not made to be kept over the years. Good joysticks usually had micro-switches but there were exceptions. Attached Thumbnails

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MazinKaesar Super Robot Pilot Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Modena (Italy) Age: 48 Posts: 870	@Deleauvive I use speedking too, with an USB adapter. It's my favorite retrocontroller ^__^ @Anemos Wow!!! And adapter to use Playstation pad on Amiga! Does it support rumble? Last edited by MazinKaesar; 11 October 2008 at 09:01. Reason: "too" not "to" ... :P

14 December 2008, 15:38	#180
MazinKaesar Super Robot Pilot Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Modena (Italy) Age: 48 Posts: 870	Found in the attic, I forget to have it, I used it to play some C64 and Amiga games this morning. Last edited by MazinKaesar; 14 December 2008 at 17:10.

21 June 2008, 13:22	#162
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	Suncom TAC-2

12 August 2008, 19:03	#163
vk4akp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ipswich / Queensland / Australia Posts: 56	My Favourite was the `SlikStick' it was a mini smaller version of the Tac-2. The Tac-2 was also a good stick, but I liked the smaller size of the SlikStick. .-.-.

12 August 2008, 19:18	#164
DDNI Targ Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 5,431	I have one of these suckers... havent used it in years though...

13 August 2008, 02:29	#166
gimbal cheeky scoundrel Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Spijkenisse/Netherlands Age: 42 Posts: 6,914	well my two favorite sticks are the atari 2600 ones and the one button arcade stick, but my favorite of all is the logitech wireless playstation 2 controller. Gaming from anywhere in the room, it was a dream come true. The thing has all the features of a dualshock controller, but a slightly lighter weight and lasts ages on the batteries. I replace them once a year.

09 October 2008, 13:24	#168
marcfrick2112 Amiga Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Phoenix, Arizona, USA Age: 53 Posts: 179	Great Thread... Well, I liked the original Atari 2600 controllers, but they were VERY unreliable, for me anyway.... So, my 2600's and C-64's and C128's , all have Epyx 500XJ 's (Anyone remember the 5-year / 5,000,000 shot warranty ?? Pretty sure Epyx itself folded before the 5 years was up My 'main' Amiga has a Honey Bee Comp. Pro CD32 pad, made in China, but I do like 'em... For certain games, I still think a joystick offers more control... I remember some of the funky jumps in Turrican to get 1Ups, etc. were a lot easier with a joystick versus a joypad. I have had a TAC-2, a SlikStick, a Python, but all either broke, or were lost after a move

09 October 2008, 14:55	#171
Rabbit80 Its hard being famous! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gateway to the dales, UK Age: 43 Posts: 633	Mine was the Powerplay Cruiser - Green with yellow buttons and a pink stick... It was virtually indestructible having all microswitches and it also had an adjustable torque/stiffness which was perfect for many different games - for example on the loose setting it was perfct for joystick waggling games and on medium it was perfect for SWOS... Wish I could use it on my PeeCee with WinUAE

09 October 2008, 15:06	#172
s2325 Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gargore Age: 43 Posts: 17,789	it's possible with this interface http://www.matt.com.pl/show.php?kod_...=1&aktklasid=4 but I don't know how to buy something there :/ you need free account but I can not login

09 October 2008, 15:32	#173
Anemos 70X7 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ἑλλάς Posts: 1,078	I love all mine..

09 October 2008, 16:06	#174
tonyyeb Has the Amiga bug again Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hull, UK Age: 43 Posts: 791	Competition Pro Zip Stick ftw!

09 October 2008, 21:08	#176
Harrison classicamiga.com Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK Age: 50 Posts: 155	For Amiga sticks the Zip Stik was my favourite, followed by the CD32 Competition Pro pad. Joysticks overall it has to be the X-Arcade range, and my Slik-Stik Classic board.

11 October 2008, 12:55	#179
s4m A1200 user Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: france Posts: 38	no doubt : my best friend, Mr ZIPSTICK more than 15 years of brutality without any problem

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