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TOS GRS Switchable 4-to-8-Way Restrictor for Sanwa JLF Joystick | All in One Kit

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Get back the High Scores you deserve! Thanks to modern technology, today’s multi-cade cabinets can provide the comfort...

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Get back the High Scores you deserve!

Thanks to modern technology, today’s multi-cade cabinets can provide the comfort of having many of our favourite childhood games combined within one unit. This includes games that were originally programmed for and equipped with either specific 4-way or 8-way joysticks. Playing both types of games on the same cabinet with just one type of joystick can turn into a quite frustrating game experience.

Based on sophisticated engineering and modern technology the GRS TOS Switchable 4-to-8-Way Restrictor provides an easy-to-use solution that allows switching between joystick versions on the fly, just between different games.

Optimal Compatibility

The GRS TOS Switchable 4-to-8-Way Restrictor is compatible with a huge variety of Sanwa JLF joysticks. Just use the joystick of your choice.

It works with many Arcade1Up, AtGames, and iiRcade cabinets.

Multifunctional Design

The lighted 2-in-1 Arcade button with coloured status indication reduces the consumption of valuable control panel space and keeps you informed at any time about the actual setting.

Adapt the lighted 2-in-1 Arcade button to any colour that fits best with your cabinets' design and tastes.

The permanent dual-mode allows simultaneous usage of software automation and manual control. Enjoy the comfort of automated restrictor setting while having the option to manual override whenever you want (note: automation only on supported platforms).

The controller board supports up to 4 joysticks per cabinet.

Use an optional second 2-in-1 button as a USB-keyboard key to take control of your emulation and frontend software.

Super Easy to Install

The ease of use already starts with the plug-and-play installation. Just replace the existing static restrictor plates of your cabinet's joysticks with our motorized restrictors, add the 2-in-1 arcade button to your control panel and connect everything with the provided microcontroller board and you are ready to go.

Comprehensive Software support

While the basic functionality does not require the installation of any additional software, there are several optional software packages available that support advanced features. Those are:

tos428config

Configuration utility to customize appearance and behaviour of the tos428 components (e.g. colour of the button, finetuning of restrictor angles, requires Windows)

Click here to see software versions & release notes.

tos428config for windows

tos428config for windows - compatibility version(required for backwards compatibility on older windows version)

tos428 config for Raspberry Pi

tos428cl

Command line utility for automation of restrictor orientation, based on a selected game (Windows platform)

Download here

tos428cl_retropie

Command line utility and scripts for automation of restrictor orientation, based on a selected game (Retropie platform)

Download here

Designed for Reliability and Endurance

All plastic parts are made from Polycarbonate, an industrial-grade high-performance material for maximum robustness and reliability.

The switchable restrictors are equipped with metal geared servos for enhanced durability.

What is included?

* Servo driven Restrictor x 1
* 2-in-1 Arcade Button x 1
* Controller Circuit Board x 1
* Micro USB Cable x 1 & PCB standoffs x 4

Designed by Stefan Burger

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Customer Reviews

Based on 51 reviews
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Will Currington
Wow…. So cool

Had looked at the alternative solution but saw the build quality was night and day difference with the GRS product.
Top job guys, looks the part, works like a charm, and, took seconds to install and get up and running.
Have integrated it with LaunchBox as my frontend and works seamlessly, so much so you wouldn’t even know you had it.
No more lifting the panel to change the restrictor plates. How did I cope before I got this?

Trackball and spinner combo next to complete the one player all in one control panel I’m working on.

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Bob Rhoades
Great product and easy to install!

I installed this in an Arcade1Up PAC-MAN that I converted to a 60 in 1. The install was quick and easy. I hard wired in an extra USB-A “cube” I had so I could power it off of the existing 120V on/off switch. I’m not sure I even need to fine tune the switcher since it’s working well but I’ll check the alignment and try the color settings later. EDIT: I did go back and fine tune the restrictor and it was pretty close out of the box. I also customized the button to be aqua for 4 way and left it red for 8 way and I think it matches my cabinet better this way. I also changed the start up to 4 way since most of the games I like to play on this cabinet are 4 way. I am still very pleased with this product and ordered another one plus extension kit for my Legends Ultimate.

I like this restrictor so well that I just ordered another restrictor and extension kit for my AT Games Legends Ultimate.

Once my GRS iiRcade deck arrives, I’ll have 3 cabinets with the GRS 4 to 8 way restrictor kit. I can’t wait to play Donut Dodo with it!

B
Brian Szarek
Great gadget to play ALL of the Golden Age games!

I purchased a pedestal arcade for my basement and love it. The only problem is the Sanwa sticks it came with, which are high quality, were 8 way sticks. This is problematic for older games that only utilize 4 way sticks, like Pac Man, Frogger, Burger Time, etc. The only tricky part of the installation is the removal of the old restrictor plate so you can snap these on. Other than that, I had plenty of room to drill two new holes for the buttons, but I understand you can replace buttons if you like. Great product!

J
Jim Riojas
Happy Customer

I bought 3 of these. Very Happy with the results. I can now play 4 or 8 way games without having to do any manual switching. Love it!

D
DIETMAR BÖHNKE
Great stuff

O.K. it took almost 4 weeks from order to delivery. However, that was an inability of the German delivery service. However, the wait was worth it. The restrictor is absolutely brilliant. Installation very simple. Quality very good. Service of the Thunderstick team excellent. I can only write: If you don't have a Restrictor with motor drive yet, then buy the GRS. I am very surprised how well this thing works. Info: Built in an Arcade 1st up with 60 in 1 game board

Customer Reviews

Based on 51 reviews
96%
(49)
4%
(2)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
W
Will Currington
Wow…. So cool

Had looked at the alternative solution but saw the build quality was night and day difference with the GRS product.
Top job guys, looks the part, works like a charm, and, took seconds to install and get up and running.
Have integrated it with LaunchBox as my frontend and works seamlessly, so much so you wouldn’t even know you had it.
No more lifting the panel to change the restrictor plates. How did I cope before I got this?

Trackball and spinner combo next to complete the one player all in one control panel I’m working on.

B
Bob Rhoades
Great product and easy to install!

I installed this in an Arcade1Up PAC-MAN that I converted to a 60 in 1. The install was quick and easy. I hard wired in an extra USB-A “cube” I had so I could power it off of the existing 120V on/off switch. I’m not sure I even need to fine tune the switcher since it’s working well but I’ll check the alignment and try the color settings later. EDIT: I did go back and fine tune the restrictor and it was pretty close out of the box. I also customized the button to be aqua for 4 way and left it red for 8 way and I think it matches my cabinet better this way. I also changed the start up to 4 way since most of the games I like to play on this cabinet are 4 way. I am still very pleased with this product and ordered another one plus extension kit for my Legends Ultimate.

I like this restrictor so well that I just ordered another restrictor and extension kit for my AT Games Legends Ultimate.

Once my GRS iiRcade deck arrives, I’ll have 3 cabinets with the GRS 4 to 8 way restrictor kit. I can’t wait to play Donut Dodo with it!

B
Brian Szarek
Great gadget to play ALL of the Golden Age games!

I purchased a pedestal arcade for my basement and love it. The only problem is the Sanwa sticks it came with, which are high quality, were 8 way sticks. This is problematic for older games that only utilize 4 way sticks, like Pac Man, Frogger, Burger Time, etc. The only tricky part of the installation is the removal of the old restrictor plate so you can snap these on. Other than that, I had plenty of room to drill two new holes for the buttons, but I understand you can replace buttons if you like. Great product!

J
Jim Riojas
Happy Customer

I bought 3 of these. Very Happy with the results. I can now play 4 or 8 way games without having to do any manual switching. Love it!

D
DIETMAR BÖHNKE
Great stuff

O.K. it took almost 4 weeks from order to delivery. However, that was an inability of the German delivery service. However, the wait was worth it. The restrictor is absolutely brilliant. Installation very simple. Quality very good. Service of the Thunderstick team excellent. I can only write: If you don't have a Restrictor with motor drive yet, then buy the GRS. I am very surprised how well this thing works. Info: Built in an Arcade 1st up with 60 in 1 game board

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