Suzo-happ joysticks -
Ultimate : Ultimate is favored for more circular
motion-
based games. The main difference lies in the feel & how they handle specific movements, with the Competition having a more defined feel for diagonals and the Ultimate having a smoother, circular motion
Compitition :The Competition joystick is generally preferred for fighting games due to its accuracy in diagonal movements,
Super : Super joystick is favored for games requiring circular or directional control. The "Super" joystick can also be easily switched between 4-way and 8-way operation.
If you went to movie theaters or arcades in the 1990s these are the joysticks that look
like baseball bats or bowling pins !
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Indústries Lorenzo / bat
top joystick
Suzo-Happ offers
two main joystick models for arcade cabinets: the Competition and the Ultimate. The Competition joystick is generally preferred for fighting games due to its accuracy in diagonal movements, while the Ultimate is favored for more circular
motion-
based games. The
main difference lies in the feel and how they handle specific movements, with the Competition having a more defined feel for diagonals and the Ultimate having a smoother, circular
motion.
Key Differences:
Actuator and Microswitches:
The Competition and Ultimate joysticks have different actuators and microswitches, which affect how the joystick responds to inputs.
Feel and Movement:
The Competition joystick is often described as having a more rigid, precise feel, particularly for fighting games where diagonal inputs are crucial. The Ultimate joystick is generally described as having a smoother, more circular
motion.
Applications:
The Competition joystick is often recommended for fighting games due to its accuracy in diagonal movements, while the Ultimate is favored for games that require more circular movements.
Assembly:
Both joysticks can be assembled with either a
long or
short cylinder to adjust the height relative to the control panel, and they come with a standard
spring, with a heavier spring also available.
Durability:
While some users on Arcade Controls Forum say the Happ joysticks are not as durable as they once were,
Suzo-Happ Joysticks
