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Pros & Cons

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Pros

Sanwa *, are amazing and the joysticks are so much better than the previous cheaper ones i had. It's nice and springy and clicky in the best possible way. The clicking is a little quieter and less cheap sounding than the stock sticks in the arcade1up ... Read More

To set up 4-way there is a rotatable inner piece of the clear gate which is well camouflaged with the transparent material. Easy to connect up to a usb encoder and use with mame etc. I have this set up as a 4-ways for pac-man, ms. Pac- man, etc.

The only issues fitting should be able to be resolved by orienting the stick so the 5 pin connecter isn’t obstructed. All you need is a phillip's screw driver. Installed the sanwa arcade sticks in my arcade 1up legends cabinet after swapping the metal... Read More

Striking packaging. Notably swift delivery. Despite the china import labels, it is a real sanwa.

Cons

Checked sanwa web site - mounting plate finish, pcb edge - all tells it is an replica / counterfeit than genuine sanwa. Down switch has an intermittent always on problem. Bad click and locking issues.

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Quality

Feels great and was very easy to install with an adapter cable.

This joystick provides a solid feel and reliable accuracy for my countertop arcade unit.

Literally unscrew the bolts, pop the cord out, pop the cord into the new joystick.

It feels very durable and i expect it will last.

Price

I was tempted to spend less on a cheaper joystick and buttons, but i am convinced this was worth the cost difference based on t... Read More

Competitiveness

This joystick alone cost the same price as an arcade stick kit, however the quality is miles better.

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This product had a total of 1,562 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jul 18 2024.