NeoGAF Arcade Stick Thread
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Classic_Gs
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Preordered, thanks for the heads up.gkrykewy said:
gkrykewy said:
I was reading some old posts here and yeah it looks like this happened on some of the TE's
While MadCatz may fix it would be so dissapointing to not have the stick right at the games launch when I cant even buy a replacement.
MarkMan said:
Thanks but I dont want to be without the stick
MadCatz looks like it still has some old ghosts in its quality control.
Again, love the stick but the fact that its not perfect bothers me.
captmcblack
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mint said:
Are any of those 360 sticks?
...think you could get me one?
AZ Greg
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Need some help guys. I'm having trouble with my EX2 (Surprise, surprise! ) Anyway, my "Y" button is starting to have issues. Sometimes it doesn't register and sometimes it registers multiple times for one press (I can see this when I use Sakura and it does a partially charged fireball when I don't want one). I went into the SF4 training mode and turned on input display to do some tests. When I hit the button 10 times I'll get anywhere between 6 and 15 registers. :\
Any ideas on what the issue may be? Fixes? Every other button/function works perfectly.
) Anyway, my "Y" button is starting to have issues. Sometimes it doesn't register and sometimes it registers multiple times for one press (I can see this when I use Sakura and it does a partially charged fireball when I don't want one). I went into the SF4 training mode and turned on input display to do some tests. When I hit the button 10 times I'll get anywhere between 6 and 15 registers. :\ Any ideas on what the issue may be? Fixes? Every other button/function works perfectly.
Dreams-Visions
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much less than a second HRAP 3.cann3dheat said:
pm akuma001 to see what his pricing is like nowadays.
killdatninja
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Ok i haven't seen anything like this posted in this thread, probably because everyone who comes in here is deciding to mod stuff but I'd thought I'd the differences I noticed between STOCk SE fightstick and Hori EX2/FightingStick3. Had the SE stick for about a week and the EX2 for a little less than 6 months.
Once again if you're reading this is a comparison between both the stock sticks, no mods whatsoever. Which one should a Fighting Game newbie pick?
Stick
The EX2 has a much louder clicking sound, it also feels slightly looser. The louder clicking may be partly due to the fact that on the SE has a larger body that the sound can travel around a bit more but the SE is still very clicky.
As far as precision goes, both are pretty much equal, however I had a slightly easier time doing dashes on the SE than the EX2 but that could be due to the actual wear and tear of the EX2.
Winner: Madcatz SE
Buttons
I prefer the feel and sound of the hori buttons, the SE buttons feel weird they have more of an airy feel to them. However the madcatz SE seems to have a slight edge on the activation, once again it's neglible and could also be due to wear and tear of my EX2.
Another thing, while I like that the EX2 has 6 buttons instead of 8, the placement for them is terrible, i have to change the Button config in any game i play. The 8 buttons on the SE are nice though, I like the curved close japanese style, while my friend prefers the straight american style, best of both worlds, but sometimes I do wish I didn't have those 2 extra buttons. The start/select placement on the back of the SE is awesome, but the buttons do look/feel cheap.
Winner: HORI EX2
Button Placement: Madcatz SE
Cord length
Hands down madcatz wins this round, the SE has a cord long enough to go around my coffee table with slightly extra just incase someone had to move around the couch.
Winner: Madcatz SE
Portability
I give this one to the EX2/FS3, the SE is a great size and weight, however if you are a casual player you might feel like a nerd carrying the SE. The EX2 is a perfect size for traveling.
Overall.. Is it worth it to spend the extra money on the SE rather than the EX2. Depends, if you're not planning on modding either stick, the EX2 would be a slightly better choice since they're pretty much have the same performance parts wise. The SE is a very good stick and it's definitely worth the money especially if you: want to upgrade, change the layout of buttons, or want SF4 product.
Once again if you're reading this is a comparison between both the stock sticks, no mods whatsoever. Which one should a Fighting Game newbie pick?
Stick
The EX2 has a much louder clicking sound, it also feels slightly looser. The louder clicking may be partly due to the fact that on the SE has a larger body that the sound can travel around a bit more but the SE is still very clicky.
As far as precision goes, both are pretty much equal, however I had a slightly easier time doing dashes on the SE than the EX2 but that could be due to the actual wear and tear of the EX2.
Winner: Madcatz SE
Buttons
I prefer the feel and sound of the hori buttons, the SE buttons feel weird they have more of an airy feel to them. However the madcatz SE seems to have a slight edge on the activation, once again it's neglible and could also be due to wear and tear of my EX2.
Another thing, while I like that the EX2 has 6 buttons instead of 8, the placement for them is terrible, i have to change the Button config in any game i play. The 8 buttons on the SE are nice though, I like the curved close japanese style, while my friend prefers the straight american style, best of both worlds, but sometimes I do wish I didn't have those 2 extra buttons. The start/select placement on the back of the SE is awesome, but the buttons do look/feel cheap.
Winner: HORI EX2
Button Placement: Madcatz SE
Cord length
Hands down madcatz wins this round, the SE has a cord long enough to go around my coffee table with slightly extra just incase someone had to move around the couch.
Winner: Madcatz SE
Portability
I give this one to the EX2/FS3, the SE is a great size and weight, however if you are a casual player you might feel like a nerd carrying the SE. The EX2 is a perfect size for traveling.
Overall.. Is it worth it to spend the extra money on the SE rather than the EX2. Depends, if you're not planning on modding either stick, the EX2 would be a slightly better choice since they're pretty much have the same performance parts wise. The SE is a very good stick and it's definitely worth the money especially if you: want to upgrade, change the layout of buttons, or want SF4 product.
So if I am understanding this correctly, the "Sanwa JLF-TP-8YT-SK Ball Handle Joystick, 4 & 8-Way Adjustable" that is on the Lizard Lick site is adjustable between 4 and 8 way correct?
This should mean that I do not need to buy a separate "Sanwa GT-Y Octagonal Restrictor Plate" right? I just need to make sure the one that comes with my JLF is set to 8 way.
Is this correct?
Thanks!
This should mean that I do not need to buy a separate "Sanwa GT-Y Octagonal Restrictor Plate" right? I just need to make sure the one that comes with my JLF is set to 8 way.
Is this correct?
Thanks!
omgimaninja
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Is my PCB ruined (Madcatz SE)? I was able to finally take it apart in hopes of gluing down the washer.
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MarkMan
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Just want to clear things up. I spoke with Dave from Video Game Central and there seems to be some miscommunication going around. I'm sure once VGC gets their shipments in (not sure when that is sorry), they'll be able to satisfy those who have preordered.
Cheers.
Everyone is getting impatient because of the SF4 launch, no one can blame them. The least we can do is be patient and not insult individuals/companies as it won't do us anyone any good in the long run.
Cheers.
Everyone is getting impatient because of the SF4 launch, no one can blame them. The least we can do is be patient and not insult individuals/companies as it won't do us anyone any good in the long run.
sixteen-bit
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Bandicoot said:
SQUARE GATES ARE 8-WAY. IF THEY WERE 4-WAY THEY WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO PLAY FIGHTING GAMES WITH.
The only way to adjust a square gate from 8-way to 4-way by turning it 45-degrees clockwise into a diamond shape:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQLXRD-0GBg
In 4-way mode, two microswitches cannot register at the same time, meaning diagonals don't exist. Ideal for something like pac-man. Impossible to play a fighting game with.
Saint Gregory
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Is this also true for the stock 4-way gates in the TE stick? If so I just ordered two that I don't need._dementia said:
sixteen-bit
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lol, why would a fightstick ship with a 4-way gate? You need eight directions for diagonals.Saint Gregory said:
The Madcatz sticks have 8-way, square gates.
Saint Gregory
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Crap, sorry I mixed up my terminology. I meant can the square gates in the TE sticks be rotated like the gate in the video? I bought replacements from Lizardlick thinking that they couldn't._dementia said:
sixteen-bit
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They canSaint Gregory said:
Saint Gregory
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Ugh, I meant to check before I ordered and forgot. If anyone needs them PM me and I'll mail them to you free of cost as long as your not too far from Washington, DC._dementia said:
The Take Out Bandit
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Hey guys, I'm looking for a pink Bat style joystick for my next custom stick.
I've found pink Japanese style; but I prefer bat style.
Any suggestions that are not Happ Controls? :|
Additionally:
Dude, joystick is in the wrong spot. Need to move Ivy a bit more to the left.
I've found pink Japanese style; but I prefer bat style.
Any suggestions that are not Happ Controls? :|
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Nykad said:My first attempt at making an arcade stick. Its a Xbox 360/PC stick.
Dude, joystick is in the wrong spot. Need to move Ivy a bit more to the left.
http://www.lizardlickamusements.com/pages/joysticks.shtmlThe Take Out Bandit said:
Sanwa LB-30-N Joystick Bat Top
Sanwa Joystick Adapter
They don't have any pink colored ones but you should contact them and they might be able to assist you.
The Take Out Bandit
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Linkhero1 said:
I'll see if anyone here can turn something up before I go nagging a retailer with my stupid questions. The last thing they want is to have to special order one custom stick for some weirdo.
Stabby McSter
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the one near arco arena had some the other week, i'm not sure if they have anymore. that's where i got mine.HoTHiTTeR said:
selling:
LS-32-01 joystick: $20 shipped (add balltop for $2 more: blue, dark blue, or mesh dark blue for $15 extra)
6 clear blue Seimitsu PS-14-KN 30mm buttons: $18 shipped (add balltop for $2 more: blue, dark blue, or mesh dark blue for $15 extra)
6 clear Seimitsu PS-14-KN 30mm buttons: $18 shipped(add balltop for $2 more: blue, dark blue, or mesh dark blue for $15 extra)
LS-32-01 joystick: $20 shipped (add balltop for $2 more: blue, dark blue, or mesh dark blue for $15 extra)
6 clear blue Seimitsu PS-14-KN 30mm buttons: $18 shipped (add balltop for $2 more: blue, dark blue, or mesh dark blue for $15 extra)
6 clear Seimitsu PS-14-KN 30mm buttons: $18 shipped(add balltop for $2 more: blue, dark blue, or mesh dark blue for $15 extra)
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the LT button on my EX2 is sticking.. I can get it to pop back up, but once it gets pushed down it takes some coercing to recover.
Is there some kind of magical fix for this that doesn't involve desoldering my button? Cuz at that point I'd be better off buying new buttons and trying my hand at modding.. unless some super friendly gaffer wanted to do it (for pay of course) ;x
TE not shipping until March 8th, and I'm not counting on that at this point
the LT button on my EX2 is sticking.. I can get it to pop back up, but once it gets pushed down it takes some coercing to recover.
Is there some kind of magical fix for this that doesn't involve desoldering my button? Cuz at that point I'd be better off buying new buttons and trying my hand at modding.. unless some super friendly gaffer wanted to do it (for pay of course) ;x
TE not shipping until March 8th, and I'm not counting on that at this point
BIG BUBBA said:
I've been thinking of doing it myself. There's a guy on the shoryuken forum that sells already modded 360 controller pcbs. The only thing is, I've been trying to find the thread but Shoryuken.com keeps giving me 'server too busy' messages. I haven't been able to get on for the past two days!
Dreams-Visions
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NO!Bandicoot said:
an 8-way SQUARE gate is NOT the same thing as an 8-way OCTOGONAL gate.
don't be confused. I own both.
Dreams-Visions
Member
play style? not really. you get used to either one in the end. I do find circular motions (QCF, 360) feel much more natural on my octognal. you'll find the square makes it easier to find the corners when you want to slam that hadoken or if you need to find that emergency DB block.Shawn128 said:
there are pros and cons either way.
SlaughterX
Banned
So is Hori going to do another run of the Xbox 360 Real Arcade Pro. EX, and if so any idea when they will be available again? Also who is accepting preorders of the TE stick now?
So I'm starting to think of how I want my PS3 SE fightstick to look when I tear it up in a month or so. I really REALLY dig the clear Seimitsu buttons that are out there (even though they're all nut versions, not snap-ins, which means more work...) but I'm wondering how it'll feel going from the "Sanwa" buttons with their big bump to a flatter button. But if I get a bubbletop for the JLF I want to throw in, I'd want everything to look similar. ...Just how much less sensitive ARE the Seimitsus vs the Sanwa buttons?
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