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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG-16/TE/TurboDuo Discussion => Topic started by: Damon Plus on June 28, 2011, 08:26:13 PM

Title: Is it worth getting a Turbostick?
Post by: Damon Plus on June 28, 2011, 08:26:13 PM

I've never been a fan of sticks in systems, but I can get one, new, for pretty cheap. Is this controller worth getting?

Title: Re: Is it worth getting a Turbostick?
Post by: blueraven on June 28, 2011, 08:29:10 PM

Yes.

Title: Re: Is it worth getting a Turbostick?
Post by: shubibiman on June 28, 2011, 08:43:47 PM

If it's cheap, then don't hesitate. And I think it's the only stick available for the Turbografx.

Title: Re: Is it worth getting a Turbostick?
Post by: TheClash603 on June 29, 2011, 12:22:36 AM

Quote from: shubibiman on June 28, 2011, 08:43:47 PM

If it's cheap, then don't hesitate. And I think it's the only stick available for the Turbografx.

Altough I don't own a stick, I know that "X" one pops up on ebay here and there, so there are at least two sticks.

Title: Re: Is it worth getting a Turbostick?
Post by: roflmao on June 29, 2011, 05:35:07 AM

Absolutely.

Title: Re: Is it worth getting a Turbostick?
Post by: Black Tiger on June 29, 2011, 06:16:01 AM

If you are interested in slo-mo it's worth it.

Title: Re: Is it worth getting a Turbostick?
Post by: vestcoat on June 29, 2011, 06:22:31 AM

The Turbostick is OK, definitely better than the Acemore Freedom 16, but I only ever use it for vertical shooters.  The turboswitch ROF can be turned up faster than the Turbopads can go and slow motion is nice.  It's a little too lightweight and plastic-y, but if you don't like it you can always remove the cable and make a 10' controller or Turbotap.   8)

The one-handed Quickshot is a novelty; it's no 3DO Flight Stick Pro.

I still haven't tried the Superstick.

Here's some old chat:  http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=2808.0

Title: Re: Is it worth getting a Turbostick?
Post by: chany60126 on June 29, 2011, 06:27:14 AM

There are a handful of 3rd party Turbografx sticks which are all relatively hard to find, and none of them are really worth owning IMO unless you are a collector. Although it's kind of cool that you can play left-handed with a Beeshu stick. Anyway, here are some pics of the sticks that I own:

Acemore Super Joystick and the Beeshu Ultimate Superstick: http://s877.photobucket.com/albums/ab336/chany60126/?action=view&current=Soldier001.jpg

Python 4 Quickshot: https://picasaweb.google.com/chany60126/TurboGrafxAndCompany?authkey=Gv1sRgCLuHn7XBgI_IPQ#5380054980267610546

A regular Turbo Stick is definitely worth owning. It's comfortable to control and comes very handy for the shmups.

Title: Re: Is it worth getting a Turbostick?
Post by: nat on June 29, 2011, 03:56:28 PM

It's worth noting the Japanese TurboStick, the one that works with JP consoles and American Duos, is a bit more robust than the TurboGrafx-16 TurboStick and is bottom-weighted which is really, really nice.

Title: Re: Is it worth getting a Turbostick?
Post by: tggodfrey on June 29, 2011, 04:09:20 PM

Nat do you have a link to it?  Never seen it and both of those differences are things I have considered doing to mine

Title: Re: Is it worth getting a Turbostick?
Post by: nat on June 29, 2011, 04:39:40 PM

It's basically the same as the U.S. stick except for color and styling. The button/stick arrangement is identical. I think internally it's the same. I like it better than the U.S. one because it's weighted. Here are two on eBay right now:

http://cgi.ebay.com/PC-Engine-TURBO-STICK-Controller-Boxed-Brand-new-JAPAN-/360376518247?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e81d4667

http://cgi.ebay.com/PC-Engine-Turbo-Stick-Boxed-Japanese-Import-SuperGrafx-/260799107412?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cb8d69154#ht_3337wt_1062

Seeing as how the black U.S. stick was based on this one, not vice versa, it's a mystery why it's not weighted as well.

Title: Re: Is it worth getting a Turbostick?
Post by: Tatsujin on June 29, 2011, 05:07:42 PM

I was never a big fan of any sticks for home consoles.
Problem, as long they're not fixed down onto the table with a pinch cock etc., they will move, which makes it hard for me to enjoy the play. Therefore sticks belong into arcade (IMO) :).

Title: Re: Is it worth getting a Turbostick?
Post by: shubibiman on June 29, 2011, 06:07:31 PM

Yeah Tats, that's exactly what I think!

Title: Re: Is it worth getting a Turbostick?
Post by: Necromancer on June 30, 2011, 03:17:06 AM

Cock pinching and stationary joysticks.....

I'm..... uncomfortable.

Title: Re: Is it worth getting a Turbostick?
Post by: turbogrfxfan on June 30, 2011, 03:23:50 AM

The stick is way to small and doesn't have enought weight on the base so it moves all over the place. It feels very cheap. Get a hori

Title: Re: Is it worth getting a Turbostick?
Post by: Bernie on June 30, 2011, 12:36:51 PM

Quote from: Necromancer on June 30, 2011, 03:17:06 AM

Cock pinching and stationary joysticks.....

I'm..... uncomfortable.

lol.  As am I. 

Title: Re: Is it worth getting a Turbostick?
Post by: nat on June 30, 2011, 03:20:29 PM

Quote from: turbogrfxfan on June 30, 2011, 03:23:50 AM

The stick is way to small and doesn't have enought weight on the base so it moves all over the place. It feels very cheap. Get a hori

Hence my recommendation of the JP TurboStick instead.....