Saturn Sticks

[Spyke]

Hi,

I've just bought a Jap Saturn that I'll be playing shmups (and only shmups) on, and I like to use an arcade stick. On my PS consoles I use the Namco Arcade Stick, which is awesome. Now ideally I'd like an adapter to get the Namco stick working on the Saturn, but I can't find anything "readily and easily" available.

I've seen a few sticks available for the Saturn: Sega Virtua Stick, ASCII Fighting Stick X, Hori Real Arcade VF (but only 3 or 4 buttons?)...

Any advice as to which will be "best"? The Namco has really nice microswitched stick - any of these options comparable? Or, something else entirely?

With thanks,

Ant

[sabrage]

I believe the Hori Fighting Stick is the best one:

[Spyke]

Ooh, I hadn't seen that one before.... looks cool!

Ant

[Curlypaul]

Thats the one that I have, and I'll second that as a decent choice

[CRTGAMER]

Hi,

I've just bought a Jap Saturn that I'll be playing shmups (and only shmups) on, and I like to use an arcade stick. On my PS consoles I use the Namco Arcade Stick, which is awesome. Now ideally I'd like an adapter to get the Namco stick working on the Saturn, but I can't find anything "readily and easily" available.

I've seen a few sticks available for the Saturn: Sega Virtua Stick, ASCII Fighting Stick X, Hori Real Arcade VF (but only 3 or 4 buttons?)...

Any advice as to which will be "best"? The Namco has really nice microswitched stick - any of these options comparable? Or, something else entirely?

The PS1/PS2 Arcade Sticks have the widest range of adaptors for other Consoles and PCs. The Saturn will be hard to find, I spotted a site but out of stock. A starting point for your search, good luck.

http://www.oneswitch.org.uk/1/AGS/AGS-a ... apters.htm

[Spyke]

Ok, went for the Hori Fighting Stick SS. Should be here in a few days. Thanks for the help choosing guys

Ant

[Curlypaul]

No probs, hope you are pleased with it when it arrives.

There is a nice guide here if you fancy changing the components about a bit:

http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopi ... =25&t=5305

[scarper]

I personally like the ASCII stick best. Unlike the Virtua Stick, the stick itself is more clicky and less gummy feeling. Only comparable issue is no rapid-fire.

But if you're willing to spend more than $20-$30, you should probably go with the Hori stick.

[fastbilly1]

The best is the HSS-0130, but it comes at a great price. Realistically, the Hori you picked is a fantastic controller, personally I use a HSS-0136 Virtua Stick, but I am not competing.

[Spyke]

The HSS-0136 looks lovely - if I ever see one affordable I'll get one too but for now I think I'll be happy with the Fighting Stick SS. Some nice choices out there!

Ant