Crown CWL-309MJ-ST30 New Helpme Arcade Joystick

The Crown CWL-309MJ-KMS-ST35 joysticks from the South Korean company SAMDUCKSA are professional quality arcade joysticks. Like most Korean joysticks, these are recommended for games such as Tekken, Street Fighter, King of Fighters and fighting games in general. This joystick is used by professional players in video game tournaments, especially TEKKEN games.

Unlike the previous version of the New HelpMe joystick, the 309MJ versions use a silicone rubber inner grommet to provide unique playability. This new version of the New HelpMe joystick features a slightly softer, purple ST-30 silicone rubber inner grommet with a faster return to neutral position, which is perfect for 3D based games such as Tekken, where consistent, wavy movements are required. The silicone rubber inner tension grommet is one of the differentiating aspects of Korean joysticks unlike joysticks from other brands such as IL, Sanwa, Seimitsu, Suzo Happ, etc.

Samducksa joysticks use a high density silicone rubber ring to quickly return the joystick lever to the center. They are specially designed for 3D fighting games and are used in many professional tournaments, especially Tekken tournaments. The ST variant uses a white silicone rubber tensioning system with a shore A rating of 35. The advantage of using a rubber tension is a faster return to neutral, which is perfect for 3D games like Tekken 7 and the like, where a wavy and consistent movement is required.

The Crown CWL-309MJ-ST30 joystick shares many features with other Fanta joysticks: smooth control and no corner hitting, essential for QCB, QCF (quarter circle back/forward) HCB, HBC (half circle back/forward) and full 360º movements.

Inside the box that we send with this joystick we will observe that there are 2 white actuators with different measures. A 16mm actuator and a 16.2mm actuator. The 16mm actuator is recommended for games such as Tekken as it offers a faster return to neutral while the 16.2mm actuator is recommended for all games in general.

Another unique aspect of the NEW HELPME lever is the use of the superb Korean Gersung GSM-V1623A3 (4.8mm) microswitches. Like the 303 and 307 models, each microswitch can be removed from the joystick and replaced with another. This opens up the possibility to customize microswitch sensitivity and performance.

CAUTION:

The Crown CWL-309MJ-New Helpme-ST30 joystick is the latest version of the Helpme 309 MJ.

This version was made with the collaboration of the Korean joystick modder "Helpme".

This 'V2' is characterized by four Gersung GSM-V1603A3HM microswitches.

N.B: Due to the packaging, the microswitch contactors may arrive bent.

N.B2: The treatment of the contactors may be uneven in color.

N.B3: To install the rod, you must push it firmly while turning it from right to left.

Product Codes Explained

CWL = Crown lever

F = Almost zero neck

M = Middle neck

Helpme = Long neck

J = Japanese mounting plate

K = Korean mounting plate

KMS = Korean Microswitch

ST25 or ST35 = 25g or 35g tension

Features

• Manufactured in South Korea
• Non-screwable handle, molded on the shaft
• Microswitch: Gersung GSM-V1623A3 (Korean)
• Low profile handle / collar
• Silicone rubber inner tension grommet
• Quick return to neutral position
• Ideal for Tekken, Street Fighter, The King of Fighters games
• 2 actuator sizes included
• Used by professional players in fighting game tournaments
• Smooth cornerless movement
• 30 grams of tension