I have mastered modifying joysticks to work on the Turbo Dup/PC Engine,
and I replace the buttons with genuine
Happ arcade parts - the finest available in America. Please note that I developed this stick mod for the Xbox 360, so from here out that's how it'll be referred to. If you want it for PCE though, not a problem.
The price is kind of high, but this is currently the only way to get an authentic arcade stick for the Xbox 360 besides building it yourself. These sticks far exceed the quality of the Hori Dead or Alive Stick, or any other joystick available in retail for other systems. They're the real deal! Sanwa sticks possibly coming some day?
Pics of the stick in action:
Roughly what the insides look like (PSP not included)
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h201/eastx/360/360SF2Stickinternals.jpgPlaying with the stick
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h201/eastx/360/ethanplayingwstick.jpgCheck out that Guide button
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h201/eastx/360/ethanholdingstickguidebutton.jpgThe white button on the left side is the Guide button. The two black
buttons on the right are the Left and Right Thumbstick buttons. The 8
face buttons are A, B, X, Y, Left Bumper, Right Bumper, Left Trigger,
and Right Trigger.
I've worked out the costs of the components for ya:
Happ Competition Joystick & Buttons: $35
Check out the official Happ site to see that this is a competitive price:
http://www.happcontrols.com/joysticks/joysticks_amusement.htm Happ sticks are available in Blue, Red, Yellow, Black, and Green.
Sanwa JLF-TP-8YT or Seimitsu LS-32 Joystick & Happ Buttons: $64 These are Japanese short, ball-top style sticks. They are more expensive because they have to be imported, but some swear by their comfort. Ball top colors for Sanwa/Seimetsu sticks: Black, Blue, Dark Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow.
360 Wired Control Pad: $35
If you want this to work as a PC Engine controller, you
must submit me a pad and this charge will be omitted.
Housing: Here you have a choice...
Street Fighter Anniversary Stick Housing $50 (No original box, poster, or comic included - add $20 if you desire these)
OR
Naki Housinghttp://img.inkfrog.com/pix/cellngame...esstickJPG.jpg $30
Labor: $15. This is my profit!
Shipping: Estimated $15 for 1st class w/ Delivery Confirmation
You have your choice of button colors from the following:
Red, Blue, Black, Green, Yellow, White, Orange & Purple. Please be specific about what color *each* button will be.
Notes about buttons:
If you choose Street Fighter Anniversary Stick housing, the Start and
Back buttons will be black, smaller than standard size buttons.
The Guide and Left & Right Thumbstick buttons will not be Happ buttons
by default. They will be generic (but match the color of your stick)
unless you add $6 for genuine Happs.
If you do not want Left and Right Thumbstick buttons on the right side
of the unit, you can choose to exclude them. You can also leave out
the Back button if you want the Guide button to be on the top of the
stick instead of the side.
This modified stick will have a standard headset jack. The Microsoft
Xbox 360 Headset will not be useable unless you get an extension
cable, which I can add for $10 or you can order for yourself online. Many standard headsets are available that feature volume control and mute higher up on the cord than the Microsoft 360 headset as well.
You can choose to mail me an official Microsoft
wired pad (or PCE/Duo pad) or joystick housing if you'd rather not pay for those components.
My trade references:
http://www.gametz.com/user=eastxPlease email me at segacon at gmail.com me with questions and requests.
Turnaround time is estimated at 2 weeks from payment. Paypal ($3 charge) or money orders are accepted.
Topic: REAL Arcade Joysticks for PCE/Duo or Xbox 360. (Read 288 times)
