Retro joystick v mini Megadrive game pad

paul2010 · 07 July 2010, 23:25

It's something like 15 years since I last had a retro joystick with my Amiga and I can't remember what games they work best on - compared with using a mini Megadrive game pad.

I've got a 6-button game pad but only the 'B' button works.

I've seen a Cheetah 125+, Cheetah Mach-1, Zip Stik and Quickshot 1/2/5/7/9 for sale and I'm thinking of buying one or two of them.

Which of the above joysticks are good and which should be avoided?

Thanks.

fitzsteve · 07 July 2010, 23:35

Hi!

Zipstick seems to b the stick of choice amongst most Amiga users I know

However I use one of these mostly:

Its a Quickshot stick and has a great arcade feel to it, buttons are solid and the stick is really procise (digital directions) also works in games that support 2 buttons.

Another cool feature is that it has two leads and a switch 1/2 player and I have it plugged into my A1200 Tower and also my A1200 Desktop at the same time so can easily switch between.

As you probably guessed, I highly reccomend this Joystick.

Steve.

paul2010 · 07 July 2010, 23:58

After a little Google searching, I believe that's a Quickshot Maverick (of which there's only one on eBay at the moment - international seller).

I came across a Quickshot Footpedal System earlier for £12 - wonder how that'll work with car games.

fitzsteve · 08 July 2010, 00:03

Best idea just search for Quickshot and look at the pictures

Here's a UK one:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sega-Master-Sy...item3caeceb201

(Quite expensive - I paid £2 for mine at a car boot sale)

And there's probably more...

Steve.

Retro-Nerd · 08 July 2010, 00:19

It's the Quickshot Professional QS-128F.

fitzsteve · 08 July 2010, 00:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retro-Nerd

It's the Quickshot Professional QS-128F.

Just looked under my stick and Retro Nerd is 100% correct, thats the fella

Retro-Nerd · 08 July 2010, 00:22

Spectravideo, right?

http://www.thosewerethedays.de/items...8f_620x660.JPG

Djay · 08 July 2010, 03:55

i have a Zipstick (used this back in the day) and an ascii megadrive pad its a flat design and feels very solid (used now, because i am too used to control pads now)

mine is much cleaner and darker than the above

07 July 2010, 23:25	#1
paul2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 86	Retro joystick v mini Megadrive game pad It's something like 15 years since I last had a retro joystick with my Amiga and I can't remember what games they work best on - compared with using a mini Megadrive game pad. I've got a 6-button game pad but only the 'B' button works. I've seen a Cheetah 125+, Cheetah Mach-1, Zip Stik and Quickshot 1/2/5/7/9 for sale and I'm thinking of buying one or two of them. Which of the above joysticks are good and which should be avoided? Thanks.

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07 July 2010, 23:35	#2
fitzsteve Professional slacker! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kent, UK Age: 44 Posts: 6,683	Hi! Zipstick seems to b the stick of choice amongst most Amiga users I know However I use one of these mostly: Its a Quickshot stick and has a great arcade feel to it, buttons are solid and the stick is really procise (digital directions) also works in games that support 2 buttons. Another cool feature is that it has two leads and a switch 1/2 player and I have it plugged into my A1200 Tower and also my A1200 Desktop at the same time so can easily switch between. As you probably guessed, I highly reccomend this Joystick. Steve.

07 July 2010, 23:58	#3
paul2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 86	After a little Google searching, I believe that's a Quickshot Maverick (of which there's only one on eBay at the moment - international seller). I came across a Quickshot Footpedal System earlier for £12 - wonder how that'll work with car games.

08 July 2010, 00:03	#4
fitzsteve Professional slacker! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kent, UK Age: 44 Posts: 6,683	Best idea just search for Quickshot and look at the pictures Here's a UK one: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sega-Master-Sy...item3caeceb201 (Quite expensive - I paid £2 for mine at a car boot sale) And there's probably more... Steve.

08 July 2010, 00:19	#5
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,453	It's the Quickshot Professional QS-128F.

08 July 2010, 00:22	#7
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,453	Spectravideo, right? http://www.thosewerethedays.de/items...8f_620x660.JPG

08 July 2010, 03:55	#8
Djay 95th User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Brighton/UK Age: 48 Posts: 3,120	i have a Zipstick (used this back in the day) and an ascii megadrive pad its a flat design and feels very solid (used now, because i am too used to control pads now) mine is much cleaner and darker than the above

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