Thunderstick tsticks GRS Flight Yoke

Ok Glenn is a genius! This thing is heavy as an ox . Very sturdy piece of hardware. It was quite a challenge to get this thing fastened on my control desk! But still this thing is amazing! I would definitely recommend it. But perhaps invite a friend to help you fasten it to a control deck!Important note! I originally screwed it flat on my control it is impossible to maneuver in some/most games with it flat, so I had to angle it off the control deck by making a mount out of brackets and poplar wood!

The stock OEM yoke for the Arcade1up Atari Star Wars Arcade cab is serviceable for what it is but if you really want to experience true arcade style control then GRS has you covered with their arcade quality flight yoke. The difference is literally night and day. Made from all machined metal parts it has the heft of the vintage arcade yoke and the button controls are simply more responsive. Since upgrading my game has improved considerably.It’s super easy to install. Just remove the stock yoke and wire harness and attach the GRS flight yoke with the 4 included long screws and secure with the included washers and nuts underneath the plate and simply plug in the wire harnesses into their designated areas on the control board. That’s it. Easy peasy!Shipped much faster than the expected ship date. It arrived in about a week after ordering. Couldn’t be happier with the purchase! Making the upgrade is like making the jump into hyperspace! Yahoo!

This was such a fantastic addition to my arcade. The yoke is very accurate and feels like it is very well constructed. I am incredibly happy with this purchase.I built a removable mount that hooks on to my control panel and have a USB female socket extension cable in to the control panel to connect it.Be aware that mounting the bolts behind the yoke needs care so you don’t scuff the yoke with the screwdriver.The yoke needs calibration within the game you are playing.I do find that autocentering can make getting the joystick to recognize fine movements near the center go into a dead zone. I haven’t figured out how to fix this yet. I find using a spinner for Pole Position much more accurate (even after a number of attempted adjustments in the game). I have it in game pad mode.

This worked as expected and fixed our problem with the game.

Installed this yoke controller onto my custom build arcade PC cabinet and the controller worked out of the box using a USB connection. Simple to install and instructions are easy to understand. It can be used as an analog joystick or as a mouse. It also has a power button to power it off if you plan to use other controllers with your gaming rig to avoid hardware conflicts.Word of caution: It is built like a tank and definitely heavier than the average joystick. The construction is top-notch.

Glen's GRS flight yoke is an amazing product. Glen is known for his quality arcade products and the flight yoke doesn’t disappoint. The quality is a 10/10. The responsiveness and accuracy is a 10/10. He recommended an Atari sticker that I could put on it so it looked just like the Arcade 1up flight yoke. This product is built to mast a lifetime. With how arcade 1up is with their extra parts, I wouldn’t hold my breath with them ever making one available. If you want to be assured if the arcade 1up one ever breaks, this is a no brainer. I definitely recommend this product.

I have contacted everyone, yet no one will help me get it to work. Even asked if I needed the box they have to go with it, still no reply. I was sent a replacement and same issue set back. Company Rep won't contact me.

Very well built. Worthwhile for my intended purpose, but I wish I had known about the Kickstarter and gotten it for $200.*Update- The price dropped to $199, which is a good price for what you're getting.If you are looking to replace the yolk on an original cabinet or build your own this is much better than trying to source a used original. At the new $199 price it still may not be a worthwhile upgrade for the A1Up, but it is tempting if it is something that will get a lot of use.