Seimitsu LS-56-01 Joystick (Omron switch version)

A popular joystick, coveted by "shmup" fans due to the heavier spring and medium engagement distance.

The LS-56, paired with a Seimitsu octagonal gate, is considered to be the most formidable "shmup" joystick currently available today. 

Sold with the default square gate and Seimitsu MS mount plate, however is compatible with the Seimitsu P-40 mounting plates, sold seperately. 

This version is the 5-pin PCB variant (ie. generally for arcade stick and fightstick applications).

Seimitsu octagonal gate available here: Seimitsu Octagonal gate – Close Quarters Battle Arcade

(Note: As of 03/2024 the main guide will change from a white coloured version for the Panasonic microswitch, to a black version for the new Omron microswitch version - please refer to photos for details)