Thanks so much for answering my (very long) question! I've looked at the 8-way / diagonal issue and have made sure that no leafs are making contact in the corners, so I'm glad to have that confirmed. Sounds like it is just a matter of lots of trial and error to dial it in just right, and waiting for the new grommet to soften up. I'm using an original Pac-Man joystick, so based on the recommendation here I'll definitely give the mikesarcade joystick a try. Thanks again!
Thanks so much for answering my (very long) question!
I've looked at the 8-way / diagonal issue and have made sure that no leafs are making contact in the corners, so I'm glad to have that confirmed. Sounds like it is just a matter of lots of trial and error to dial it in just right, and waiting for the new grommet to soften up.
I'm using an original Pac-Man joystick, so based on the recommendation here I'll definitely give the mikesarcade joystick a try. Thanks again!