I didn't have any intention of cancelling, but its good to know that because I am a prime member as well, that I can't cancel. Thanks for that.
I guess I'll be picking up Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 on my way home.
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Madcatz reveal Street Fighter V Arcade Sticks and Fight Pad
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I didn't have any intention of cancelling, but its good to know that because I am a prime member as well, that I can't cancel. Thanks for that.
I guess I'll be picking up Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 on my way home.
Why didn't they use Sanwa parts...
pineapplepizza
Member
MadCatz please!
Probably wasn't smart of him to review the pad after 2 minutes initially.
pineapplepizza
Member
do u expect high iq from someone that says charge characters are low iq
The sticks are pretty similar to the previous versions with the plexi issue resolved, a few new buttons added and some minor build quality upgrades so you're not going to see much of a difference in impressions.
From what I have seen they seem to keep thier value pretty well. If you don't actually need two I'd probably just pick one or the other.
pineapplepizza
Member
nothing substantial, gonna have to wait for a few weeks to get some solid reviews rather than unboxing hype
But he gave it a 10
OmnipotentO
Member
Anyone got that newegg promo code? 
Is that still good? My Google-fu is weak right now.
Is that still good? My Google-fu is weak right now.
Camp1nCarl
Member
I don't believe so (at least for SFV on PC) but Markman posted full details about each from MadCatz website quite a few pages back.
BTW how are you liking your Alpha?
pock3tmonster
Banned
I've never used a fightstick before, but I want to buy one for SFV. I've always used the dual shock for fighters. I'm looking at the Mad Catz WWE All Stars Brawl Stick, the Mad Catz SXT Cross Arcade Fightstick Pro or the Mad Catz Street Fighter IV Arcade Fightstick Tournament Edition 2. I would appreciate any help with choosing a great fightstick that is durable and good value for money.
How do these compare to the SFV Arcade Fightstick Alpha?
How do these compare to the SFV Arcade Fightstick Alpha?
LimitedTimeGamer
Member
Huh, didnt know there was another LTG out there.
good to know i cant take seriously.
On topic of this thread tho, Are any of the new sticks worth it? Im new to Fighting game pads and things, seems a tad pricey.
pineapplepizza
Member
pock3tmonster
Banned
So you're telling me that a usb stick won't work on PC natively, for SFV or any other official or unofficial PC fighting game? Jeez, I honestly had not expected that. That does dampen my enthusiasm quite a bit to be honest, but maybe there will be a work around at some point. I supose it is due to drivers then? (I'll look up Markman's post as well.)
As for the Alpha itself: I haven't managed to play a game with it yet (but plan to try out USFIV, SFV and Skullgirls with it today), but just based on first impressions holding the stick so to speak, I think I'll be happy with it. All of its components including its case feel solid despite the light weight and size wise it's perfect for someone like me who has little room for storing stuff. I think it will be best to use it while supporting it with a table or something (for which it has special pads underneath to prevent slipping and sliding), though depending on your sitting position it might also work fine to just put in on your lap too. I'll probably post some more impressions later (but please keep in mind that my only experiences using sticks have been the NES Advantage and the official Dreamcast stick so far).
LincolnTunnel
Member
The Madcatz SFV sticks are direct input only. They're plug and play with any PC fighting game that supports direct input controllers, such as Street Fighter IV. Plenty of PC fighting games support direct input controllers. At launch the PC version of SFV will only support X-Input controllers, but Capcom has mentioned that they are working on a patch to allow Direct Input controllers in SFV on PC, and madcatz has mentioned that they are working on a patch or drivers to enable X-Input in their SFV sticks.
pineapplepizza
Member
Yes that's a perfect stick if you're just starting out. If you end up not liking the stick you can sell it fairly easily I'd bet.
Ive been using that stick since 2012/13, my joystick/spring is a little rough around the edges but can easily replace with a new joystick for cheap.
Ive upgraded to the Te2+ with custom mechanical buttons etc so I'm moving on and will be selling my SFxT stick soon.
Unless you can find a te or Te2 for a good deal I'd say hop on it.
I see. So it will work with emulated classic fighting games etc. then - assuming direct input equals what those older Saturn USB controllers have been supporting / using - but not yet with SFV until they patch in X-input support? I had no idea honestly, but thanks for the info.
Their official twitter also mentioned the following regarding their PS4 compatible sticks by the way, in April (2015): "@klabooe our PS4 sticks work with PC
"This tweet was mentioned here: http://gameidealist.com/news/mad-ca...d-ps3-arcade-fightstick-tournament-edition-2/
mikefrails
Banned
Yet I've seen a review saying the exact opposite.
Not my stick but kind of sad how much nicer the left looks lol
what happen to the top panel
I'm actually not sure what I'm supposed to see in this image.
A few things have changed from the left to the right.
for one the L3/R3 are now tiny little black letters on black buttons not white outlines, the case itself isn't smooth but has a textured finish, all the buttons on the top panel look worse on the right one ect.
It's not a deal breaker and these things happen, I remember when amiibos were first announced they looked much nicer than what we ended up getting lol.. amiibo
It's just I was expecting the left one, which to me looks much nicer.
view the picture in it's full size not just the preview to get a better idea
Could your button issue be because they aren't high enough? Try replacing the plexi with one that has the buttons sit on top of it. That's what i'm doing.
The one on the left is a render, which is why it looks totally smooth instead of actually having any texture. Their actual product seems pretty accurate to me outside of the big L3/R3 pad printing on those buttons (though personally I prefer the look without that giant lettering).
Honestly, unless you have a preference for Sanwa parts or just like the form factor more I'd recommend the Hori over the Madcatz anyway.
StrongBlackVine
Banned
Well I'm using DS4 analog to play but I'm not very good so...
Using the DS4 to play SFV has to be worst experience I have had with a controller.
Also so glad that I got skittish and switched my order from the Madcatz fightpad to Hori. Quality is bad as I feared.
DeathByBacklog
Member
Dude has it on the floor sitting beside a big bowl of popcorn (buttered?). If you're going to be eating while playing, it's going to gum up with stuff.
DeathByBacklog
Member
Not my stick but kind of sad how much nicer the left looks lol
what happen to the top panel
Nothings wrong. Pic on the left is a professional pic with proper lighting and white balance. Pic on the right is some dude in his basement taking a pic with his cell phone.
SkylineRKR
Member
This guy is mentally ill and ruins the scene, yet he gets a lot of exposure it seems. Didn't know MC handed out to him, lolz. But the Fightpad pro looks like shit to me too. I instantly avoid anything with such D-pads.
So which Hori pad would you guys recommend?
http://www.play-asia.com/fighting-commander-for-playstation-4-playstation-3/13/709efx
or this?
http://www.play-asia.com/fighting-commander-4/13/708jrd
I really don't care about rotating dpad but the the pro controller seems more comfortable.
http://www.play-asia.com/fighting-commander-for-playstation-4-playstation-3/13/709efx
or this?
http://www.play-asia.com/fighting-commander-4/13/708jrd
I really don't care about rotating dpad but the the pro controller seems more comfortable.
SkylineRKR
Member
Top one. I am going to get it this week as well.
From what I heard, the bottom one D-pad tends to break because of rotation. Plus, it looks like an abortion. I can understand the claw gameplay reasons, its how I used to play on PS1. But still, I could do that just as easily on Saturn.
From what I heard, the bottom one D-pad tends to break because of rotation. Plus, it looks like an abortion. I can understand the claw gameplay reasons, its how I used to play on PS1. But still, I could do that just as easily on Saturn.
Just tried out my Alpha stick for the first time with both USFIV and V on PS4. I have to say, other than being rusty on stick in general and liking its overall design still, I do get a slight feeling that some of the inputs don't come out as responsively as I would like.
Specifically all quarter circle motions to the left, like for Tatsu's when facing to the right, seem to work only half the times while similar motions to the right (for Hadokens and such) come out pretty much 100% of the time.
Again, maybe I'm just rusty (on that side of the controls) or have to get used to both games' input speed / buffer (or delay?) as well still, but knowing my luck, I might actually have received a slightly faulty stick...
I'll try it out some more later with Skullgirls as well and will report back. (Shame my PS3 died otherwise the best test for me in terms of move and input familiarity would be to play 3rd Strike OE...if moves would not come out immediately in that game, I'd be pretty certain something is off with the stick...)
Specifically all quarter circle motions to the left, like for Tatsu's when facing to the right, seem to work only half the times while similar motions to the right (for Hadokens and such) come out pretty much 100% of the time.
Again, maybe I'm just rusty (on that side of the controls) or have to get used to both games' input speed / buffer (or delay?) as well still, but knowing my luck, I might actually have received a slightly faulty stick...
I'll try it out some more later with Skullgirls as well and will report back. (Shame my PS3 died otherwise the best test for me in terms of move and input familiarity would be to play 3rd Strike OE...if moves would not come out immediately in that game, I'd be pretty certain something is off with the stick...)
bob_arctor
Tough_Smooth
Hell yes. Great stick.
Superblatt
Member
I'm going to guess the answer is yes, but they're going for close to $150 when you can find one on eBay. The versions you see on Amazon and elsewhere are knockoffs...avoid at all costs.
Haha, wow - annnnd canceled. Looks like I'll be sticking with a PS3 pad. Thanks for the video.
Cindi Mayweather
Member
There's grease on his pad.
Let's just say it was because of his food that the dpad got stuck, it still happened after only 1 day.
Plus, people complaining about getting the wrong inputs also don't help. I really wanted it to be good, I'm a pad collector and I still felt the need to cancel my pre-order.
I'll either be using the new Hori pad or this baby with a Brook PS2 to PS4 converter:
