Is it normal for my stick to do this?

[Pixel_Outlaw]

So I recently acquired the Asciiware ps1 arcade stick. (7 usd) it seems to be in good condition but if I pull a bit up and to the left it sometimes does not recenter. I'm fairly new to using arcade sticks but does one usually need to push down slightly to prevent the stick from sticking? I wanted to use it for MAME with my ps2-PC adapter.

Here is the model:
http://www.syntaxerror.nu/joy047.jpg

[jpj]

no shouldn't be doing that.

check to see the stick has enough room and is not getting caught on the bottom of the casing if it's not that, try some WD40

[Damocles]

Oi. Make sure everything is clearing. It would probably benefit you to take apart the stick and, if necessary, apply some grease. Check the spring/spider/grommet to make sure everything is positioned correctly/not worn. Also check out the switches, if it has them, to see if they're worn or otherwise out of position.

[Pixel_Outlaw]

Ok I'll try to take it apart later this evening. Some of the screws lie under foam pad circles. I'm going to have to be careful not to destroy the little pads while trying to get the screws out.

[I'm Alec]

You really should go see a doctor about that.

[Specineff]

Yeah.. I thought I was the only one who looked at the title and went:

[handsome_rakshas]

You really should go see a doctor about that.

beat me to it!

[Strider77]

I have a crap load of these new in the box if anyone is interested in them. would sell em cheap to.

[DBH87]

I have a crap load of these new in the box if anyone is interested in them. would sell em cheap to.

what are they like for shooters

[neorichieb1971]

I had one of these and it stuck to the left sometimes. Although the stick was still centered.

I sold mine to a guy in STL and he paid for $30 for it.

[Strider77]

I dunno what they are like for shooters, I guess I could try one out and let you know.

[Ozymandiaz1260]

I sold mine to a guy in STL and he paid for $30 for it.

I doubt that many people outside the American Midwest know that STL stands for St. Louis, Missouri.

[Never_Scurred]

I sold mine to a guy in STL and he paid for $30 for it.

I doubt that many people outside the American Midwest know that STL stands for St. Louis, Missouri.

I live in the stl and some people here don't no what STL means.

Your stick was awesome by the way Ozy.

[PC Engine Fan X!]

So I recently acquired the Asciiware ps1 arcade stick. (7 usd) it seems to be in good condition but if I pull a bit up and to the left it sometimes does not recenter. I'm fairly new to using arcade sticks but does one usually need to push down slightly to prevent the stick from sticking? I wanted to use it for MAME with my ps2-PC adapter.

Here is the model:
http://www.syntaxerror.nu/joy047.jpg

I paid $70.00+ USD for an Asciiware PSX joystick brand new from Toys-R-Us back in late 1997. Worth every penny and used it for the 1997-1998 Working Designs PSX Raystorm contest. Placed well enough to win a Raystorm mouse pad as a consolation prize. If I could place that well, it is, indeed, a damn fine PSX joystick for shmups. Of course, your mileage may vary depending on what PSX joystick you used & if it's been further modded with Sanwa or Seimitsu parts for that true world-class Japanese arcade spec joystick setup. ^_~

I like how you can adjust the auto-fire to your personal liking via that cool variable sliding switch setup. Plus the fact that the joystick base is as big as the original gray-colored PSX console itself with matching color scheme is ace in my book. Ascii did their homework with this particular PSX joystick with it's Japanese styled short-throw ball-top setup and if properly tuned and lubricated (no Sex Wax here, folks), it works wonders for your shmupping needs. ^_~

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

[Strider77]

Like I said I have a CRAPLOAD of these new in the box if your interested.