Need Amiga joystick

videofx · 22 April 2020, 16:03

What are recommendations for Amiga joysticks?

Glen M · 22 April 2020, 16:49

People tend to go to the zip stick as a favourite. I've used it before and yes its nice but personally I prefer the joypad over a stick so use my CD32 pad for most games.

gimbal · 22 April 2020, 16:50

Do you like digital joysticks? Analogue ones? Gamepads? How many buttons would you prefer? Would you mind it if you would have to import it overseas? The devil is in the details.

manossg · 22 April 2020, 17:11

I can highly recommend Space Alpha:
https://www.retro4fun.gr/pbb/viewtopic.php?f=66&t=1026

(in greek, but has some photos)

I don't know if the guy who makes these ships overseas, though.

AmigaHope · 22 April 2020, 17:13

Use your favorite gamepad with an Amiga adapter to convert it CD32 signals, or alternatively buy one of the new CD32-compatible pads out there.

Even for games that don't natively support the CD32 pad, there are now tons of whdload patches that enable CD32 controls so you don't have to reach the keyboard to activate secondary weapons, or press up to jump, etc.

22 April 2020, 18:40

Got 1 of these :-

https://monsterjoysticks.com/retro-gaming-joystick-kits

(it also has a little switch that when enabled maps up on the stick to the 2nd fire button,very handy)

Also have a Zipstick but never use it

dodke · 22 April 2020, 18:53

Sega Master System gamepads are great and fairly common / affordable. They also support 2 buttons in some games.

videofx · 22 April 2020, 20:42

Yup, since I have a CD32 and 3 game pads I will try those first

videofx · 22 April 2020, 21:54

Thanks! I am going to get me one of those!

Quote:

Originally Posted by xubidoo

Got 1 of these :-

https://monsterjoysticks.com/retro-gaming-joystick-kits

(it also has a little switch that when enabled maps up on the stick to the 2nd fire button,very handy)

Also have a Zipstick but never use it

Fiery Phoenix · 24 April 2020, 10:31

I would always recommend a cruiser with a USB adapter (if playing on a PC via an emulator)

videofx · 24 April 2020, 16:35

@xubidoo Order the monster joystick!

How long did it take you to get it?

robben74 · 01 May 2020, 17:14

Back in the days I used the Albatros, but unfortunately I dont think a modern version does exist today. Maybe the Speedlink Competition Pro with an USB adapter?

28 May 2020, 03:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by videofx

@xubidoo Order the monster joystick!

How long did it take you to get it?

Depends where u are i suppose, im in uk and it arrived in less than a week.
If your in the US probably at least a couple of weeks, maybe more with whats happening right now.

RuySan · 04 June 2020, 20:41

The Quickjoy Megastar is my favourite joystick. Even after almost 30 years of use it's still going strong. And it's a beauty. I find it ergonomically much superior to zipstick/competition pro models.

RuySan · 04 June 2020, 20:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by xubidoo

Got 1 of these :-

https://monsterjoysticks.com/retro-gaming-joystick-kits

(it also has a little switch that when enabled maps up on the stick to the 2nd fire button,very handy)

Also have a Zipstick but never use it

Can these be used left or right handed? The clear one is gorgeous.

Hercules · 04 June 2020, 23:06

I would recommend the Mini Monster Joystick. The premium model uses quality Sanwa JLF stick and Sanwa buttons as used in arcade cabinets so it will last you for years. The mini monster joystick comes in kit form and comes with instructions how to assemble.

Here's the website you can order from...

https://monsterjoysticks.com/retro-g...-joystick-kits

YouTube video (how to assemble)...

[ Show youtube player ]

RuySan · 04 June 2020, 23:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hercules

I would recommend the Mini Monster Joystick. The premium model uses quality Sanwa JLF stick and Sanwa buttons as used in arcade cabinets so it will last you for years. The mini monster joystick comes in kit form and comes with instructions how to assemble.

Here's the website you can order from...

https://monsterjoysticks.com/retro-g...-joystick-kits

YouTube video (how to assemble)...

[ Show youtube player ]

They mention that it can be reversible for left or right handed players. Is there a switch or it's about how we assemble it?

Hercules · 04 June 2020, 23:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by RuySan

They mention that it can be reversible for left or right handed players. Is there a switch or it's about how we assemble it?

To change the Mini Monster joystick to a right handed joystick you just flip the top cover around the other way so the joystick is the on the right and then wire the sanwa joystick and fire button to the controller board using the following instructions I list below...

Joystick wiring for right handed joystick (wire order left to right order). Connections to controller board...

Up - Orange
Down - Red
Left - Yellow
Right - Green
GND - Black

Button 2 - Red. GND - black
Button 1 - Red. GND black.

05 June 2020, 00:04

i flipped mine to being right handed stick after not liking it on the left, despite all controls these days being on left,i always used an Amiga stick with my right hand, so it feels more normal now.

They have a how to build video on the monsterjoysticks site, is is lots of others on you tube if u struggle, but tbh its pretty easy, just use tweezers to hold the nuts in place when fitting the top

keithshaw3 · 06 June 2020, 22:30

Good old Quickshot II, got one for my spectrum +2 and just purchased another for my A500, very satisfying hearing the microswitches click

22 April 2020, 16:03	#1
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22 April 2020, 16:49	#2
Glen M Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Belfast Posts: 750	People tend to go to the zip stick as a favourite. I've used it before and yes its nice but personally I prefer the joypad over a stick so use my CD32 pad for most games.

22 April 2020, 16:50	#3
gimbal cheeky scoundrel Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Spijkenisse/Netherlands Age: 42 Posts: 6,905	Do you like digital joysticks? Analogue ones? Gamepads? How many buttons would you prefer? Would you mind it if you would have to import it overseas? The devil is in the details.

22 April 2020, 17:11	#4
manossg Registered User Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Greece Posts: 992	I can highly recommend Space Alpha: https://www.retro4fun.gr/pbb/viewtopic.php?f=66&t=1026 (in greek, but has some photos) I don't know if the guy who makes these ships overseas, though.

22 April 2020, 17:13	#5
AmigaHope Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Sandusky Posts: 942	Use your favorite gamepad with an Amiga adapter to convert it CD32 signals, or alternatively buy one of the new CD32-compatible pads out there. Even for games that don't natively support the CD32 pad, there are now tons of whdload patches that enable CD32 controls so you don't have to reach the keyboard to activate secondary weapons, or press up to jump, etc.

22 April 2020, 18:40	#6
xubidoo Posts: n/a	Got 1 of these :- https://monsterjoysticks.com/retro-gaming-joystick-kits (it also has a little switch that when enabled maps up on the stick to the 2nd fire button,very handy) Also have a Zipstick but never use it

22 April 2020, 18:53	#7
dodke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London / UK Posts: 112	Sega Master System gamepads are great and fairly common / affordable. They also support 2 buttons in some games.

22 April 2020, 20:42	#8
videofx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 585	Yup, since I have a CD32 and 3 game pads I will try those first

24 April 2020, 10:31	#10
Fiery Phoenix Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bury, Lancs Age: 47 Posts: 661	I would always recommend a cruiser with a USB adapter (if playing on a PC via an emulator)

24 April 2020, 16:35	#11
videofx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 585	@xubidoo Order the monster joystick! How long did it take you to get it?

01 May 2020, 17:14	#12
robben74 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Europe Posts: 23	Back in the days I used the Albatros, but unfortunately I dont think a modern version does exist today. Maybe the Speedlink Competition Pro with an USB adapter?

04 June 2020, 20:41	#14
RuySan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portugal Age: 42 Posts: 139	The Quickjoy Megastar is my favourite joystick. Even after almost 30 years of use it's still going strong. And it's a beauty. I find it ergonomically much superior to zipstick/competition pro models.

04 June 2020, 23:06	#16
Hercules Vodka monster. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK Posts: 332	I would recommend the Mini Monster Joystick. The premium model uses quality Sanwa JLF stick and Sanwa buttons as used in arcade cabinets so it will last you for years. The mini monster joystick comes in kit form and comes with instructions how to assemble. Here's the website you can order from... https://monsterjoysticks.com/retro-g...-joystick-kits YouTube video (how to assemble)... [ Show youtube player ]

05 June 2020, 00:04	#19
xubidoo Posts: n/a	i flipped mine to being right handed stick after not liking it on the left, despite all controls these days being on left,i always used an Amiga stick with my right hand, so it feels more normal now. They have a how to build video on the monsterjoysticks site, is is lots of others on you tube if u struggle, but tbh its pretty easy, just use tweezers to hold the nuts in place when fitting the top

06 June 2020, 22:30	#20
keithshaw3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 81	Good old Quickshot II, got one for my spectrum +2 and just purchased another for my A500, very satisfying hearing the microswitches click

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