I'm relatively new to the neo geo world. A couple months ago I found a japanese aes system and jumped at the chance to pick it up. The system included one of the arcade stick controllers, so in order to play two player games, my next neo geo purchase will be a second controller. I've noticed on ebay there are a couple different options for controllers. Any advice on which style controllers to consider would be greatly appreciated. I'm mostly interested in shoot em up type games if some controller types are better suited for certain genres. Also, what are reasonable price ranges for each style controller. Thanks!
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I really like the Hori stick. It's made out of metal so it feels really solid. I bought one a month ago and right away it became my stick of choice.
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if you're into pads, there is also a decent one from snk that was made for the CD system, it has micro switches and (for a pad) feels quite good. You might want to check that out. And as SSS said, you can easily build your own controller out of arcade components, as the Neo Geo does not use any encoding PCB (like modern consoles do) - just wire it up correctly and it'll work. check out slagcoin if you want loads of tips on how to pick parts and get started on a design/button layout. Here's the pinout for the controls btw.
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You got links of where to buy those items? I would like to convert a couple AES sticks i have here.
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Found a fixer upper for you -
http://www.ebay.com/itm/JUNK-SOLD-A...001?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item460c197651
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This is the best choice but who can make it?
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$50 shipping though!!
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I usually get them from http://www.akihabarashop.jp/
For the stick I get the Sanwa JLF-TP-8YT-SK and any 30mm buttons needed.
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like many others here i vote for the hori neo stick II
@xian xi how do you do the sanwa mod to one of these sticks? i dont like octogates though i would definitely want a squaregate JLF
@xian xi how do you do the sanwa mod to one of these sticks? i dont like octogates though i would definitely want a squaregate JLF
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It isn't easy but not hard either, you have to remove some plastic(old joystick tray and a post or half a post) then you need to drill the metal to make holes for mounting the stick. That's it. For the buttons, you can either remove the PCB entirely and just jumper all the connections if you want to keep the auto fire or you can drill the solder holes on the PCB bigger so that the tabs on the buttons can fit inside, then just solder them in. Tricky part about that is aligning the tabs with the holes on the PCB. Just takes time.
But so well worth it. I regret selling that stick. I have to make another one.
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Extra super difficult for me...!
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24mm on the original and type 2 SNK sticks? Will that same octogate fit straight into either SNK sticks?
Ive got a SUZO octogate here i would love to put in an SNK stick, but it wont fit due to the fat collar, i dont really want to ream it all that much
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On the OSS and Kidney, yes 24mm buttons. As for the octogate, only on the JLF stick.
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thanks xian xi i might try this the only part that makes me kind of nervous is drilling the holes right for the stick so that it lines up right. any tips?
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You can probably make some kind of template in photoshop and print it on sticker paper and just apply it before drilling to everything lines up.
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good idea man i might try and take this on next week after i get some parts but im kinda partial to sanwa buttons as well i will see if they will fit got a couple laying around
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I have one of those MAS arcade sticks, I can't play without it.
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In terms of modding existing sticks, the dreamcast arcade stick is also a nice basis for making a custom stick. Heavy by design, a lot of space and not too much work to be done if you want sanwa/seimitsu parts. Has a 6 button layout though, may be better suited for a multiplatform stick rather than making it Neo exclusive.
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ordered buttons and a jlf stick for my hori neoII it seems like the mounting bracket on the stick might be a little big did anyone have a problem with that? also the stick has a 5 pin harness on it does the new stick come with a schematic so i know what does what? thanks guys
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The Neo Hori requires cutting and drilling to fit a JLF in it. Just like the AES stick where you have to trim the plastic.