This JLF-TP-8YT ball top joystick by Sanwa is the best sold joystick in Japan! A truly superior quality joystick which can be easily switched between 4-way or 8-way positions with the included restrict plate. This joystick is highly recommended for its short travel and light spring pressure of the joystick, players can make special moves more quickly and input the correct commands in tight timings. Sanwa joysticks are not only suitable for replacement in most Arcade machines, but is also suitable for home console joystick controllers such as the Mad Catz Street Fighter joystick. More and more home users are modifying their joystick controller and installing Sanwa parts for a better playing experience. In addition, famous video Game accessories factories such as Hori equip many of their joystick controllers with Sanwa joysticks.