Individual Computers Competition Pro

Swevicus · 27 September 2016, 17:35

Dear EAB,

Are these joysticks any good? I know they come in both 9-pin Atari and modern USB versions, and my SpeedLink USB joystick has just died (three switches have given up on me in as many minutes after 7 years of on/off usage). How are they, and are they worth the cash? (I have a 9-pin to USB adaptor, so I might just get the 9-pin version)

Yours sincerely,
Swevicus.

s2325 · 27 September 2016, 17:54

I have USB one, they are very stiff even after few years and I don't like these 2 tiny buttons near stick. It's not bad joystick but it's not good for me.

Swevicus · 27 September 2016, 17:55

I know - maybe the 9-pin version might differ? (I just looked at the Individual Computers website and that's the only version they have on sale)

Retrofan · 27 September 2016, 19:13

It's rock solid, well done.

Swevicus · 27 September 2016, 19:24

So, it's worth the Euros? It's worthy of being compared to the original model?

idrougge · 28 September 2016, 00:25

The USB version is sluggish.

copse · 28 September 2016, 03:01

So, is there a decent usb joystick which people would recommend which isn't subjectively.. sluggish, stiff etc?

Cpt. Hindsight · 28 September 2016, 16:12

How about a good arcade stick instead?

Bastich · 28 September 2016, 17:20

Personally I prefer the originals (black and red). That a USB adapter and possibly a second button / auto fire mod makes it perfect. All of which are easy to ether make or find

Korodny · 29 September 2016, 16:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swevicus

Are these joysticks any good? I know they come in both 9-pin Atari and modern USB versions, and my SpeedLink USB joystick has just died (three switches have given up on me in as many minutes after 7 years of on/off usage).

The USB version comes with an awfully slow USB chip - it only sends input to the computer about 10 times per second, that's way too slow for fast arcade games - quick joystick movements often don't make it to the computer. If you want to buy one of these, always buy the 9-pin version, and then use an external adapter.

Other than the USB controller chip, both versions are identical. They got some improvements over the years, and the later models seem to be okayish. They're definitely not as sturdy as the original models though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by copse

So, is there a decent usb joystick which people would recommend which isn't subjectively.. sluggish, stiff etc?

If you have a limited budget, the Compition Pro remake is probably your best choice. The alternatives would be Amigakit's Arcade Evolution (noname Arcade parts) or the Aracdeforge Retro Joystick available with either noname arcade parts or Sanwa arcade parts.

Building your own Stick using Arcade parts from Sanwa and a bit of wood might also be a nice DIY project.

Swevicus · 30 September 2016, 17:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cpt. Hindsight

How about a good arcade stick instead?

That's on the cards (I accidentally bought the wrong parts - Seimitsu instead of Sanwa - and now I have to burn through my wallet again).

s2325 · 21 October 2016, 11:45

Competition Pro USB is too slow for playing Starquake (building platforms) and Rodland (killing enemies or my fairy is slightly retarded).

Swevicus · 23 October 2016, 16:10

The upper (triangular) fire buttons on these new joysticks don't do autofire, do they? I don't even think this new model of the Competition Pro HAS said function.

s2325 · 23 October 2016, 16:19

It's not autofire button.

Swevicus · 23 October 2016, 18:28

Smeg.

s2325 · 23 October 2016, 18:35

I think autofire could reveal sluggish of this joystick. It's not very bad, just not for some games.

27 September 2016, 17:35	#1
Swevicus Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Swindon Age: 35 Posts: 127	Individual Computers Competition Pro Dear EAB, Are these joysticks any good? I know they come in both 9-pin Atari and modern USB versions, and my SpeedLink USB joystick has just died (three switches have given up on me in as many minutes after 7 years of on/off usage). How are they, and are they worth the cash? (I have a 9-pin to USB adaptor, so I might just get the 9-pin version) Yours sincerely, Swevicus.

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27 September 2016, 17:54	#2
s2325 Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gargore Age: 44 Posts: 17,789	I have USB one, they are very stiff even after few years and I don't like these 2 tiny buttons near stick. It's not bad joystick but it's not good for me.

27 September 2016, 17:55	#3
Swevicus Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Swindon Age: 35 Posts: 127	I know - maybe the 9-pin version might differ? (I just looked at the Individual Computers website and that's the only version they have on sale)

27 September 2016, 19:13	#4
Retrofan Ruler of the Universe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lanzarote/Spain Posts: 6,195	It's rock solid, well done.

27 September 2016, 19:24	#5
Swevicus Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Swindon Age: 35 Posts: 127	So, it's worth the Euros? It's worthy of being compared to the original model?

28 September 2016, 00:25	#6
idrougge Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stockholm Posts: 4,357	The USB version is sluggish.

28 September 2016, 03:01	#7
copse Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lala Land Posts: 608	So, is there a decent usb joystick which people would recommend which isn't subjectively.. sluggish, stiff etc?

28 September 2016, 16:12	#8
Cpt. Hindsight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southpark Posts: 477	How about a good arcade stick instead?

28 September 2016, 17:20	#9
Bastich Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: UK Posts: 341	Personally I prefer the originals (black and red). That a USB adapter and possibly a second button / auto fire mod makes it perfect. All of which are easy to ether make or find

21 October 2016, 11:45	#12
s2325 Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gargore Age: 44 Posts: 17,789	Competition Pro USB is too slow for playing Starquake (building platforms) and Rodland (killing enemies or my fairy is slightly retarded).

23 October 2016, 16:10	#13
Swevicus Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Swindon Age: 35 Posts: 127	The upper (triangular) fire buttons on these new joysticks don't do autofire, do they? I don't even think this new model of the Competition Pro HAS said function.

23 October 2016, 16:19	#14
s2325 Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gargore Age: 44 Posts: 17,789	It's not autofire button.

23 October 2016, 18:28	#15
Swevicus Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Swindon Age: 35 Posts: 127	Smeg.

23 October 2016, 18:35	#16
s2325 Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gargore Age: 44 Posts: 17,789	I think autofire could reveal sluggish of this joystick. It's not very bad, just not for some games.

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