Sega-Naomi

Hi, I am trying to buy joysticks for Virtual-On Oratorio Tangram (5.66) for Naomi, or Force for Hikaru, in NEW condition. I believe they are the same. The OT 5.2/5.4 (Model 3) sticks have some slight differences from the 5.66 sticks, but are compatible.



I have a friend in Japan who has called around some shops in Akihabara, which is how I got the panel (pictured below). But so far apparently nobody knew where to buy new parts. Ideally I would like the option to buy individual components as well as the complete assembly.



Does anyone have any suggestions on a specific store to contact? Or, any other input at all?



Here are some pics (horrible quality, but hopefully they get the point across) of what I'm talking about:

Give me a part # and I will be able to get it.



You'd be look at mega prices though, I reckon those joysticks will be ?120 each new.

I always thought it was one of these: http://www.sanwa-d.co.jp/p_joy-stick4.htm.

blubbis wrote:I always thought it was one of these: http://www.sanwa-d.co.jp/p_joy-stick4.htm.

One of those joysticks looks like it's for the original VO (Operation Moongate, for Model 2), but none are for the new one.

AndyGeezer wrote:Give me a part # and I will be able to get it.



You'd be look at mega prices though, I reckon those joysticks will be ?120 each new.

I'm not seeing a model number on the joystick base assembly, should it be? I haven't fully disassembled it to check. There's nothing on the stick itself.



The small PCB inside the joystick has this:

SDC-3

PC BD SW TWINSTICK

171-7373A (C) SEGA

839-0921 MADE IN JAPAN



EDIT: Also, the metal braces on the panel have "VOT 2001" stamped in them.



EDIT 2: I disassembled the joystick assembly and there aren't any model numbers on it.

I own a pair of the Original Virtual On machines and none of those joysticks are like the original. The Original ones are HUGE. I mean really HUGE. Below the panel. They are in a metal enclosure and they have really big springs.



I also have a VO:OT control panel and the stick are like 1/10 the weight of the original sticks. The VO:OT sticks are a bit snappier and a lot tighter.



I actually have back up control panels for my cabinets and if needed I can shoot photos of any of the components if that would be of help.





My VO:OT sticks also do not seem to have any easy to find part number on them.

moloch wrote:I own a pair of the Original Virtual On machines and none of those joysticks are like the original. The Original ones are HUGE. I mean really HUGE. Below the panel. They are in a metal enclosure and they have really big springs.



I also have a VO:OT control panel and the stick are like 1/10 the weight of the original sticks. The VO:OT sticks are a bit snappier and a lot tighter.



I actually have back up control panels for my cabinets and if needed I can shoot photos of any of the components if that would be of help.





My VO:OT sticks also do not seem to have any easy to find part number on them.

Do you happen to have any of the manuals? Also, where did you buy the components?

here is the Virtual On manual:

http://www.sauservice.com/manuals/Virtu ... 0Menu.html



It is not the best quality but it is the manual.



As far as the components I have been on the look out for Virtual On parts for a long time. I have picked up the parts from various places. I usually pick up extra parts for machines that I own since you never know what is going to give out, and Virtual On is one of my all time favorite games.....





VO:OT is a bit trickier since they did not import a lot to the US so you usually have to do what you did and find most of it in Japan.



Someone here was selling the Naomi cart and control panel for $550.

I found someone with the actual VOOT manual. The complete stick assembly part number is "VOT-2100", and most of the parts are part numbers 2101 through 2111. So, can anyone get these, or confirm if they are discontinued?

i think the only one who can confirm this is GEEZAH!!