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Pros & Cons
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.
Highlights
Quality
Works perfectly and very easy to install.
Has a great feel and a nice snap back, not too heavy, not too stiff.
Literally unscrew the bolts, pop the cord out, pop the cord into the new joystick.
This thing does have more responsiveness and more of a spring to it than the stick that came stock with my fight stick (mayflas... Read More
Price
Big improvement over cheaper joysticks i was using.
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
Packaging/appearance
The joysticks that came in my pandora arcade console were terrible.
They come in generic packaging, but if these are fakes, they're extremely good fakes.
Competitiveness
Completely smooth, uniform in all directions with basically zero play compared to anything with generic brands or knock offs i ... Read More
The clicking is a little quieter and less cheap sounding than the stock sticks in the arcade1up cabinets.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
stock, great, easy, better and right. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has detected that there may be counterfeit products sold through this listing.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 1,565 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jul 22 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I found the screws in the mounting plate were more difficult to remove than id prefer but that is a very minor complaint in an otherwise impeccable product
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It gives a professional feel on the diy arcade
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Right away i can tell the quality is much higher
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The clicking noise is a little annoying at first
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But i realized when you are playing a game you don’t even notice it
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Other than that it’s been great
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The joystick in the kit didnt even last a week before having accuracy issues
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
When i first set out to build my arcade machine i obtained some cheap run of the mill joysticks and buttons
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