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Madcatz reveal Street Fighter V Arcade Sticks and Fight Pad
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I don't know the details but there's a thread with info and a video of a lag test here: http://forums.shoryuken.com/discussion/197708/brook-ps4-xboxone-controller-converters-thread
Simo
Member
I have the TE2 preordered and haven't received anything yet.
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
I'll be real bummed if I don't get my TE2+ this month. I preordered back in December the moment they went up on Amazon.ca
A delay seems more and more likely. My hype for SFV is beginning to deflate due to this. MadCatz needs to get on top of their supply chain management.
A delay seems more and more likely. My hype for SFV is beginning to deflate due to this. MadCatz needs to get on top of their supply chain management.
I got mine last July and was pretty much the same as that. I was at a couple of events last year where Capcom had SFV builds and the sticks they provided all showed the same problems.
Mad Catz did replace my plexi and artwork but the plexi just isn't up to scratch for such an expensive product.
that doesn't sound good for the price I expected more, we will see how the TE2+'s hold up soon enough I guess.
As mentioned above apparently the plexi issue has been fixed for the TE2+ and S+. If not I'll be returning my S+ order.
Huggers
Member
UK people. Got an 'order fulfilled' email this morning and I just received a text from DPD saying I have a parcel being delivered tomorrow. Hype level is off the charts but I'm wondering whether the DPD thing could be something else I've ordered. Raelly hope it's my stick. Anyone know which courier they use over here?
Huggers
Member
i just got the dpd text myself and i haven't ordered anything else
Awesome man thanks very much. High fives all round!
Simo
Member
Hopefully MarkMan can give us a update when they start shipping to Amazon etc so we can work out if we're getting them close to launch day or even this week?
I saw the Mad Catz twitter feed talking about getting your orders in for the second shipment but when you go to the site and try to preorder they're just redirecting you to Amazon anyway?
I saw the Mad Catz twitter feed talking about getting your orders in for the second shipment but when you go to the site and try to preorder they're just redirecting you to Amazon anyway?
The Demon Headmaster
Member
UK here. Got my fightstick alpha delivered today. I was worried that it would be too small but it seems to be a good fit, I'm quite happy with it! Just wondering is it as easy to mod this one as previous sticks? Not that I'm in any rush to.
Camp1nCarl
Member
Good to hear they are already out in the wild. I hope to hear and see some pictures, impressions and Youtube reviews in the next day or two (specifically on the Alpha).
EDIT: Apparently it is moddable as well with Sanwa parts (like JLF and buttons). Not sure if it's big enough for larger sticks though. Apparently the buttons are also soldered on so you would need to re-solder new buttons or clamp them
Well depends on what stick you are comparing it to. Looking at the insides of that thing it doesn't seem to be the easiest thing to mod but you don't need to dremel the case or solder anything if you want to change the parts.
edit.
Oh buttons are soldered? Well that makes the modding little bit trickier.
MarkMan
loves Arcade Sticks
My best suggestion if you're going to mod it is to have a wiring harness ready with quick disconnects. The current solution is wires soldered directly to the buttons.
I'm glad you're happy with it thus far. Take care.
freeofgreed
Member
Any other reviews for the fightpad? Everything about the controller seems legit but I'm worried about that D-pad.
Heavy's Sandvich
Member
Thought I'd go and order some sticks today, all sold out in the UK.
Amazon has the Hori FC4 on sale again today, absolutely fantastic PS4 fightpad if you missed it last time:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00TKLFES8/
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00TKLFES8/
Borboleta Amarela
Member
I was able to order a TE2+ by a stroke of luck. I'll be getting it the 25th.
Now, the wait begins. I'm so hyped for this game!
Now, the wait begins. I'm so hyped for this game!
RedAssedApe
Banned
seems like they are just matching the gamestop price which has been at 29.97 for awhile
RedAssedApe
Banned
how is the weight on that thing? i think my main concern is it being too light so that it moves around alot even on a table. not planning on playing on my lap.
There's one by LTG -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZzU_1iJFfQ
It's a very basic and lack luster review however; doesn't do any complex motions or combos with the controller. The video previews MarkMan posted a while back were lot more informative.
bob_arctor
Tough_Smooth
How does the size compare to the OG SE sticks?
freeofgreed
Member
Thanks, but I already saw all of those. Was hoping there was a newer one.
Simo
Member
Ah ok cool cool. Just have to leave it to the Amazon gods now and hope it arrives for launch!
The Demon Headmaster
Member
It's definetely smaller than the OG SE sticks, about the same size as my ipad air. The buttons feel about the same in terms of quality.
The weight took me aback at first but it doesn't feel like its gonna slide off my lap. I tend to sit with my legs close together so if you're used to having a tournament edition stick spread across your lap that may take some getting used to. It seems sturdy enough though if you're putting it on a table.
Haven't had much time to properly use it so I'll see how things go once I put it through its paces
They still have the TE S+ at the Mad Catz store. The site seems determined to redirect you to Amazon at every opportunity though (where its unavailable anyway)
Game still have both the TE S+ and TE2 but I'd be unwilling to go with them due to past experience with hardware.
Amazon have the RAP 4 Kai available too
There are still options out there
Simo
Member
Against my better judgement I contacted Amazon support about my TE2+ order and delivery date and pretty much just got a fart in the wind.
They won't provide a delivery estimate or email until next Tuesday when the item is released and while they're definitely guaranteeing the item will be released the 16th, I'll receive the product at the earliest scheduled delivery!
...uh ok? So anytime between February 17th and April...maybe..lol
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They won't provide a delivery estimate or email until next Tuesday when the item is released and while they're definitely guaranteeing the item will be released the 16th, I'll receive the product at the earliest scheduled delivery!
...uh ok? So anytime between February 17th and April...maybe..lol
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Me too. It might be the entry level, compact stick I've been waiting for.
Soldering means I won't be able to mod them myself though. I lack any confidence to do so. My dad was well into that stuff but he died a few years ago and now I don't have any of his soldering kit anymore.
TE2+ has finally landed in AU for a 29th of Feb release. Prepare your wallets.
So was this version of the TE2 fixed re: plastic/Plexiglass moisture issue? MarkMan can you chime in on this?
So was this version of the TE2 fixed re: plastic/Plexiglass moisture issue? MarkMan can you chime in on this?
Yes the TE2+ has the fixed plexi. What a ridiculous price, we can order it from Amazon for $340 AUD shipped, still wouldn't pay that much though. Far too overpriced.
I'm not talkin bout the TE2+, I mean the TE2. the blue one that was originally released in August.
Ah my bad. That TE2 DOES have the issues, so avoid it.
Anyone here know roughly the resell value of a Round 2 TE Xbox 360 stick?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002V0WKXM/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I'm hoping to sell mine off for at least $200 to cover the cost of the new stick. It's in perfect condition, comes with the box and certificate, everything intact.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002V0WKXM/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I'm hoping to sell mine off for at least $200 to cover the cost of the new stick. It's in perfect condition, comes with the box and certificate, everything intact.
Lower your expectations by around $100 and you'll be good to go. No one will buy a last gen stick for $200.
TacosNSalsa
Member
Damn it that red one looks nice..I wanted really bad and was going to get one to use with other games..without the second stic it's useless to me ... :-(
MarkMan
loves Arcade Sticks
All versions of the TE2 moving forward have the issue taken care of.
So not the actual TE2 , blue one, released in August? That stick is still affected by the moisture?
Sorry but the answer is realy vague. Versions moving forward = newly manufactured versions of the blue TE2 for Ps4 I linked above?
MarkMan
loves Arcade Sticks
Every new TE2 from November onward has the updated clear panel.
This includes new versions of the Mad Catz TE2 and Chun-Li TE2.
I'm not confident enough to mod my stick and am happy to keep it as a 360/PC compatible stick so long as I can buy a new upgraded PS4 stick at a reasonable price.
Holy fuck 500, I thought we got screwed on the TE stick at SF IV's launch but this is on a whole new level. And it's not even gonna make the release date!
So people can get an idea of that price, it currently costs more than the full RRP of a PS4 (let alone what you can actually buy a PS4 for).
Yeah. It's fucked. I'm trying to understand how it could possibly be justified in costing more than a brand new console. 229US converts to around 330AU (yes I know this doesn't really mean a whole lot on its own), so what kind of insane mark up is this and who is marking it up so hard? Seems like the suppliers had to pay a lot more to get the sticks here than what they should have, because JB NZ is charging the same fucked up amount!
I'm gonna sift through my old emails now to see how much I bought the HRAP.EX for...it was around the GFC and I got it from Play Asia.
Yep...HRAP.EX cost me 305AU at SF4 launch LOL and then I put Sanwa in it too...man, AU and sticks just don't go well together.