Joystick for Virtual-On, OT or Force

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 6:19 am

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:

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 8:34 am

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.

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 8:39 am

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

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 5:50 am

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.

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 5:56 am

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.

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 5:04 am

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.

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 8:26 pm

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?

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 12:05 am

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.

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Mon May 11, 2009 5:29 am

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?

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Mon May 11, 2009 2:52 pm

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