Seimitsu LS-56-01-SC-K (PCB Type) Joystick with MS Plate

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1. Be Deliberate!

   I had a slightly bad habbit of making inputs that were probably correct and hoping for the best. You can't do that with this stick, you have to be accurate. Sounds bad, but it's good to get out of the bad habbit. When I hit confirm>special>critical art in SFV I now execute %100 of the time instead of %90, which is a big %10 jump. The stick is tight, the throw is short, and it snaps back to center quickly. I have this, a hyabusa, and a Sanwa. They're all great but I'd say this is my numer 2 behind the hyabusa (to be fair I haven't modded the JLF yet and I hate square gates so it might move up my list). If you can, try all three, but it's really a feel thing more than one is better that the other. If you don't want to worry about modding I'd say this is the definitive hairtrigger stick of the ones I've used. Rob on Mar 2nd 2018

2. Best stick for Shmups.

   This is better than Sanwa when it comes to Shmups.(Shoot em ups) Unknown on Jan 31st 2018

3. Perfect replacement for the SEGA Virtua Stick (HSS-0136)

   I wanted to replace the garbage ascii joystick that came with my japanese virtua stick and the ls56 was the perfect replacement. Now i can enjoy my mame games,demul etc much better. Rick on Aug 27th 2017

4. For my first stick upgrade

   I love this Stick, it helps you really earn your combos. The tension of the spring is great for returning to neutral! Definitely happy with my purchase. Back dashing with this in tekken is a challenge but i'm sure it will be rewarding once I get used to it. blowncircuit on Aug 26th 2017

5. Great for fast inputs!

   It's a great joystick for those wanting to quickly perform moves while also getting into neutral as fast as possible. Compared to a JLF with an actuator mod this joystick can get you quicker inputs with it's shorter travel distance. As always it's based on preference but if you play by barley moving the joystick this is a great product for you. Unknown on Jul 30th 2017

6. I Love This Thing

   I've owned both Sanwa JLF and Hori Hayabusa sticks. This is the first Seimitsu I've tried and it's by far my favorite.
   
   It feels great in the hand and the short throw let's me get moves out faster. I couldn't ask for more. Lance on Jun 6th 2017

7. My shmup stick

   I was looking for a stick specifically for shmups/shooting games/STG's. The short throw and high tension of the LS-56 makes it perfect for doing consecutive tap dodges and feels very responsive. Also it is a smaller size making it easier to fit in a case. Kai on Jan 26th 2017

8. Absolutely phenomenal stick.

   Bought this to swap it out with the default stick in my cheapo Hori Fighting Stick 3, it's absolutely phenomenal if you're a fan of shoot-em-ups or other high precision arcade games. Great audible and tactile feedback, wonderfully short travel, and good aesthetics. Shipped quickly and was packed very well. I definitely recommend it. uncletrunks on May 31st 2016

9. My New Favorite

   I love this joystick. I appreciate the short throw for quick execution. The high tension spring is nice, but not too heavy keeping it from being tiresome. I also picked up the octagonal restrictor plate for added precision. https://www.focusattack.com/products/Seimitsu-LS-56-Octagonal-Restrictor-Plate.html
   
   The size is perfect if you are doing a drop-in replacement of the JLF and it is compatible with Seimitsu shaft cover-dust washer sets. Fernando Romero on May 6th 2016

10. Where have you been all my life!

    I love this stick. Great if you like the tight tension and small throw range of the LS-62, but like the longer shaft. Octagon gate makes this perfect. Never going back to default sticks. It does take some getting used to as it is way more sensitive to jiggling than other sticks. You will find yourself doing accidental qcfs and spds for a little if you don't have a steady hand, but really awesome stick. Helped improve my execution. Unknown on Apr 18th 2016