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Re: New Turbo Stick
« Reply #15 on: May 21, 2015, 10:14:20 AM »
If you want a TurboStick, you're better off with the PCE version and its weighted bottom.
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Re: New Turbo Stick
« Reply #16 on: May 21, 2015, 01:28:12 PM »
If you want a TurboStick, you're better off with the PCE version and its weighted bottom.

BOOM!!!! You just struck gold idea!!!

Fabricated weighted plate that screws into the bottom of the US TurboStick, possibly using longer screws/bolts to compensate for the extra added space. Should screw into the existing factory screw/bolt holes.

I would definitely use this controller if it was more weighted. I know, I know, I can superglue it to my floor, but all fun aside, I think that US sticks could be really weighted with a solid plate, even more so than the PCE ones.

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Re: New Turbo Stick
« Reply #17 on: May 21, 2015, 02:08:35 PM »
If you want a TurboStick, you're better off with the PCE version and its weighted bottom.

BOOM!!!! You just struck gold idea!!!

Fabricated weighted plate that screws into the bottom of the US TurboStick, possibly using longer screws/bolts to compensate for the extra added space. Should screw into the existing factory screw/bolt holes.

I would definitely use this controller if it was more weighted. I know, I know, I can superglue it to my floor, but all fun aside, I think that US sticks could be really weighted with a solid plate, even more so than the PCE ones.
I think it would be possible to put the plate on the inside.

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Re: New Turbo Stick
« Reply #18 on: May 22, 2015, 05:50:05 AM »
I tried a TurboStick at Louisville Arcade Expo with a few games. It was great for Dragon Spirit but a little clunky for Bonk's Revenge. I think for shooters it'd be great and I'd like one for that reason. But for platforming games and other types, I think I'd prefer a TurboPad :).
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Re: New Turbo Stick
« Reply #19 on: May 22, 2015, 06:47:52 AM »
if you can find one, i'm a fan of the Micomsoft XE-1 Pro.  only PCE stick i really like

I tried to find one for months and gave up. I eventually got a PS2 Namco arcade stick that I use on the PCE with a small adapter. Really nice for STG. Visual novels, RPG, Action/Adventure/RPG etc are nicer with a pad though.

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Re: New Turbo Stick
« Reply #20 on: May 22, 2015, 07:35:57 AM »

if you can find one, i'm a fan of the Micomsoft XE-1 Pro.  only PCE stick i really like


I tried to find one for months and gave up. I eventually got a PS2 Namco arcade stick that I use on the PCE with a small adapter. Really nice for STG. Visual novels, RPG, Action/Adventure/RPG etc are nicer with a pad though.


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Re: New Turbo Stick
« Reply #21 on: May 22, 2015, 09:46:44 AM »
I've got a Turbo Stick and I'm not a fan at all. I've been meaning to raffle it off one of these days.

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Re: New Turbo Stick
« Reply #22 on: May 22, 2015, 10:22:18 AM »

if you can find one, i'm a fan of the Micomsoft XE-1 Pro.  only PCE stick i really like


I tried to find one for months and gave up. I eventually got a PS2 Namco arcade stick that I use on the PCE with a small adapter. Really nice for STG. Visual novels, RPG, Action/Adventure/RPG etc are nicer with a pad though.





Thanks, I think I still secretly want one. The dangerous issue with it though is that of course Micomsoft was clever enough to port their XE-1 for all the FC, the MD, the SFC, etc. So if it's really the most amazing stick it is supposed to be, there is a potential risk for those who play on more than on platform to end up in yet another collectard trap. At least with the PS2 stick and a couple of adapters the risk is more manageable...

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Re: New Turbo Stick
« Reply #23 on: May 23, 2015, 02:59:59 AM »
The Turbo stick is okay for certain types of games. A while back someone had modded some NES Advantage joysticks for use on Turbo systems. For me that would be a bit of an upgrade, I also know that ASCII sold a very similar stick for the PC Engine (FYI ASCII actually made the NES Advantage, Nintendo just resold them with their branding).
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Re: New Turbo Stick
« Reply #24 on: May 23, 2015, 03:02:01 AM »
Sony did the same thing:


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Re: New Turbo Stick
« Reply #25 on: May 23, 2015, 04:57:44 AM »
Update:  The Turbo Stick I just got, and barely used, is now broken.  I can not go left in any game.  The turbo pad works fine, so I believe its the Turbo Stick.  I tried all the usual remedies.  Bummer.

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Re: New Turbo Stick
« Reply #26 on: May 23, 2015, 10:46:02 AM »
Update:  The Turbo Stick I just got, and barely used, is now broken.  I can not go left in any game.  The turbo pad works fine, so I believe its the Turbo Stick.  I tried all the usual remedies.  Bummer.

The culprit may be the cable on the turbo stick itself.
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Re: New Turbo Stick
« Reply #27 on: May 24, 2015, 04:54:04 AM »
I considered taking it apart to see what I could possibly fix, but instead I emailed Lukie Games and they sent a RMA right away!

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Re: New Turbo Stick
« Reply #28 on: May 27, 2015, 05:20:13 AM »
I've never used one but I imagine it has to be better than the Beeshu stick I have.  Cuz that thing...