Can someone recommend an inexpensive arcade-type joystick controller for my PC?

Question

I've set up my computer to play some classic games and I would like to find arcade joysticks for my PC. NOT a flight controller joystick and not a gamepad (I already have that). I'm looking for the big old straight up and down pac-man type controller - with a couple of big buttons - that connects via USB. I've seen the kits, but they are expensive. I can't believe there aren't ones that cost less than $50. I'd also love to find the same thing with a roller ball for Arkenoid/Pong type games. Any recommendations?

Answer 1

Here Look at Play Asia this one is just under $50 but a good arcade controller http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-1i-77-2-49-en-15-arcade%2Bcontorle-70-22b8.html

I have not came across a trac ball controller for a good price point. This is due to the cost of a good Trac Ball alone is costly and then add the cabinet for the entire controller.


EDIT 9-9-2007
X-Arcade http://www.xgaming.com/trackball.shtml?__utma=1.1297764994.1189359883.1189359883.1189359883.1&__utmb=1&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1189359883.1.1.utmccn%3D(referral)%7Cutmcsr%3Dclrmame.com%7Cutmcct%3D%2Freview.htm%7Cutmcmd%3Dreferral&__utmv=-&__utmk=234126111 has their Trackball Mouse for $69.95 and then $20.00 mail in rebate right now. So for under $50 you can have a trackball.

Answer 2

Controllers. consistently controllers. yet it is purely me. I grew up on the PlayStation1 and the great Nintendo. So my strategies will in no way get replaced. besides the fact that sport i've got ever performed on the laptop i've got consistently wanted they had enable a USB controller. Which they very almost in no way do not. What a enable down. Why do not you purely enable the clientele p.c.. what controls are which on MMOs? it is somewhat purely that straightforward.