NeoGAF Arcade Stick Thread
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BillyG_3001
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Will I be able to play MAME with my SE 360 Madcatz stick on my Vista PC?
sixteen-bit
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Looks like NCS is now taking preorders for the AES PS3 Neo Geo stick. I locked mine down 
BotoxAgent
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my local FYE got a shipment of SFIV SE and TE sticks this week. Bought a PS3 TE stick, and an SE stick for the 360 to mod (they sold out of 360 TE sticks by the time I got there).
Now I have a TE stick for both systems now at least...and a SE stick for the 360 to fool around with.
It was a big a surprise, since I was just there to buy the Taken Blu-Ray and I saw those big boxes on the back of the counter. I immediately jumped on it.
I was almost tempted to go the ebay route again for the PS3 TE stick. I paid $275 for the 360 version when i bought one a while back. So glad I visited my FYE yesterday.
Now I have a TE stick for both systems now at least...and a SE stick for the 360 to fool around with.
It was a big a surprise, since I was just there to buy the Taken Blu-Ray and I saw those big boxes on the back of the counter. I immediately jumped on it.
I was almost tempted to go the ebay route again for the PS3 TE stick. I paid $275 for the 360 version when i bought one a while back. So glad I visited my FYE yesterday.
DoDonGouki
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My new one...
BotoxAgent
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ElyrionX said:
Mad Catz TE, imo
sweet ass stick Gouki
Nice colors 
Yay!
Locked in my Neo stick. Wasn't up when I went to LA this morning but I've got my trusty iPhone with me for ordering. Not expecting them to sell out that quick but something to look forward to.
Screw all the other high-end sticks, I'm using this one for KoF 12. Neo-Geo stick was my first and will always be my favorite. I was a Fatal Fury fan during the SFII craze and used to get so much grief...awesome to see how respected the classic SNK games have become in the interim.
Locked in my Neo stick. Wasn't up when I went to LA this morning but I've got my trusty iPhone with me for ordering. Not expecting them to sell out that quick but something to look forward to.
Screw all the other high-end sticks, I'm using this one for KoF 12. Neo-Geo stick was my first and will always be my favorite. I was a Fatal Fury fan during the SFII craze and used to get so much grief...awesome to see how respected the classic SNK games have become in the interim.
MarkMan
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Nice pickup on the Arcana Heart 2 stick... too bad the port is wacko ;(
In regards to HRAP3 SA vs TE.
It comes down to what feels better in your hands.
The HRAP3 is very slightly angled, and some people like that. It uses the traditional arcade layout versus the flat layout on the TE. The TE also uses a slightly modified Vewlix styled button layout which is friendly for using either the left 6 or right 6 buttons depending on what you like to play.
They have the same parts. Either way you'll have a quality stick.
In regards to HRAP3 SA vs TE.
It comes down to what feels better in your hands.
The HRAP3 is very slightly angled, and some people like that. It uses the traditional arcade layout versus the flat layout on the TE. The TE also uses a slightly modified Vewlix styled button layout which is friendly for using either the left 6 or right 6 buttons depending on what you like to play.
They have the same parts. Either way you'll have a quality stick.
vetrox
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NorrenRadd said:
UC1 said:
I thought of trying this too
I have an old attaché case with number locks lying around, would be pretty awesome if done properly. My corded 360 controller will be slaughtered for this project, together with whatever stick and buttons that seems decent.
Plexiglas will cover the bottom compartment and I'll figure out a way to make the top detachable. New hinges maybe?
Nope, that's not a dent on the case, my lens is dirty
sixteen-bit
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The PS2 port is terribadBitchTits said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ued0XRh2Zk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUjxmiq7HuQ&#t=13m05s
Slideshow much?
SiliconBean
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I have a X-arcade basic one player stick. I cannot use it on Xbox360. Does anyone know when they will have the adaptor out for it. Or does anyone have any options for the use of this stick with the 360?
viewtiful_dru
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yeah, its still a fun game, $15 is a fine price.toneroni said:
the only thing you can really do is grab a 360 compatible PCB from somewhere and wire it in.SiliconBean said:
I heard something about a 360 converter, but I think it requires you to have a wired 360 controller plugged in.
try using the XBCD drivers for 360 controllers.fatty said:
Augemitbutter
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Yes Boss! said:
its a great stick. i'll probably use my garou neo geo stick with adaptor or TE, not sure yet. or maybe both....
Augemitbutter said:
That is the red one, right? There are a couple earlier in this thread. Sexy as hell with the red and black...looks all Chinese and Class.
I'm like you with lots of other higher quality sticks but I'll use Neo-Geo for KoF XII. No sense in buying it if it will not be used.
It has been fifteen years since I've used the classic AES stick but these new ones seem slightly lighter...maybe nostalgia is clouding my memory of the original.
I'm >hoping< with the release of Garou and other XBLA releases Exar will see an opportunity to release a version for 360...then I'll have one for all three current generation systems.
Castor Krieg
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I'm a total noob when it comes to fighting games. Can someone direct me to some good stick for beginner, maybe good stick + modding instructions (really noobish instructions pls), or set of parts+actions to make my own stick. Also, anyone from Euroland knows any good online store in EU selling AS? (don't want to import, stupid Customs charged me 20% on my LE DJ Max controller).
sixteen-bit
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Madcatz SE or Hori Real Arcade Pro are really nice for beginner-level moddingCastor Krieg said:
SE tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXUrTS22fmw
_dementia said:
I still might go for it in a sale or something. I didn't play the first one tons, but I liked it. Haven't really touched another fighter since SF4 though.
My Madcatz SE arrived today. I haven't used a joystick in YEARS (Dreamcast), so I'm expecting to hate it. But I am determined to make myself get used to it because I am so sick of the damn 360 controller.
Castor Krieg
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_dementia said:
Kudos to you for that good sir. One more thing - that SFIV artwork sits behind plexi-glass front panel correct? I can remove it and put my own custom panel?
sixteen-bit
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The artwork is a sticker. Peel it of or print and place a new sticker over it.Castor Krieg said:
facepalm007
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http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/Pro...7&sourceID=AsPY6TdlnWs-avSRPy0fSWfItqvHAGIbKw
EDIT ADDED: You can also use the code "SAVER" to get free shipping as well.
Sold out...
myDingling
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Here's a nasty question I've been wanting to ask:
I get sweaty hands when I play, especially competitively. I find my stick to get dirtier way faster than a regular pad, especialy aroudn the area where I place my palm on. Any suggestions for sweat-proofing play on an arcade stick? I have the SFIV TE stick and it picks up dust and gunk really easily in addition to my sweat so I have to wipe it down a lot. Should I wear gloves to keep the palm sweat off? Just brainstorming ideas...any enlightenment on this subject would be appreciated.
I get sweaty hands when I play, especially competitively. I find my stick to get dirtier way faster than a regular pad, especialy aroudn the area where I place my palm on. Any suggestions for sweat-proofing play on an arcade stick? I have the SFIV TE stick and it picks up dust and gunk really easily in addition to my sweat so I have to wipe it down a lot. Should I wear gloves to keep the palm sweat off? Just brainstorming ideas...any enlightenment on this subject would be appreciated.
Welp, my first foray into arcade stick customization ended in disaster. I ended up reopening my EX2 to swap the microswitches around so that they would be properly oriented. I got that done without a lot of fuss. Of course, I wasn't able to re-solder a couple buttons like I had planned because for some reason, my soldering iron decided to no longer get hot. I acquiesced and and decided to worry about that this weekend after I could purchase a new one.
After resealing it, I flipped it over and started up the 360 only to find that left no longer registered anything. Okay, that's not a gigantic deal and easily fixable. No worries. Then, I notice that two of the Sanwa buttons (that I waited a month for) were stuck down. I was able to free one of them but the other proved difficult. I ended up breaking the tip off two exacto knives and was still unable to free it so it would function normally. That was pretty much the end of my rope. In a fit of utter frustration and rage, I slammed the stick on the floor and then went down to the basement to finish the job.
My current plan is to really take my time and build one from scratch. Wish me luck.
After resealing it, I flipped it over and started up the 360 only to find that left no longer registered anything. Okay, that's not a gigantic deal and easily fixable. No worries. Then, I notice that two of the Sanwa buttons (that I waited a month for) were stuck down. I was able to free one of them but the other proved difficult. I ended up breaking the tip off two exacto knives and was still unable to free it so it would function normally. That was pretty much the end of my rope. In a fit of utter frustration and rage, I slammed the stick on the floor and then went down to the basement to finish the job.
My current plan is to really take my time and build one from scratch. Wish me luck.
Augemitbutter
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Yes Boss! said:
yea, its the red one. i've been using NG sticks since the early 90s, so its naturally one of my favorites. its good to see them re-releasing the stick to this day on nearly every console. who would've though? no reason to stop now, the games keep rolling in.....
Lost Fragment
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myDingling said:
I have the same issues (with my 360 pad, though, my stick won't get here until next week). What I do is just put a fan on a table beside me and have it blow on my hands while I'm playing.
GalacticAE
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So will the Madcarz sticks ever be BC on PS3 at this point?
Crab Milk Mickey
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What's a good shop - preferably European so that ideally I don't have to wait too long - to order parts from? I know of LizardLick and the like, but I heard they're swamped with orders ever since Street Fighter IV released.
For that matter: any part recommendations for a MadCatz SE stick user? I'll probably feel like replacing both the sticks and the buttons. Furthermore: how easy is it to replace the artwork of the SE stick? I'm not exactly fond of the stock artwork (too cluttered and messy).
For that matter: any part recommendations for a MadCatz SE stick user? I'll probably feel like replacing both the sticks and the buttons. Furthermore: how easy is it to replace the artwork of the SE stick? I'm not exactly fond of the stock artwork (too cluttered and messy).
FindMyFarms
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MicVlaD said:
I live in America, but got my sanwa joystick from >>Gremlin Solutions<< I received the joystick one week within ordering, compared to 2 months wait on buttons from lizardlick (roughly 100 miles away from me.)
BillyG_3001
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BitchTits said:
They are shit imitations of the Sanwa buttons, they will work okay for a little while but in the long run they will let you down
Yes Boss! said:NCS has the KoF stick up for preorder at $80. Delivered domestically for $92 which is considerably cheaper than PA. They are putting the Neo-Geo stick up tomorrow.
http://www.shopncsx.com/kingoffightersxiiusbjoystick.aspx
They've also got a cleaner image of the graphic:
Will there also be a X360 version of this stick?
sixteen-bit
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NoDina said:
ptown said:
Are you using the Madcatz sticks? They are not BC with PS2 games on PS3.
Hori Real Arcade Pro 3/3SA, Sega Virtua Stick High Grade, and Hori Fighting Stick 3 are compatible with PS2 games via BC.
I am looking into purchasing an arcade stick for PC MAME use only. I do not play fighting games (maybe a little VF2 every now and then). Since SlikStik closed down I am not sure where to purchase one or have one made, any ideas where I might be able to get one or have one made for me?
Anyone have any experience with the R4 Fight sticks?
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-zl-49-en-70-3czp.html
The layout is interesting to say the least.
Is it moddable?
Thanks.
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-zl-49-en-70-3czp.html
The layout is interesting to say the least.
Is it moddable?
Thanks.
lollercaust said:
http://www.arcadeinabox.com/
Hands down the best arcade stick I've used. You'll probably have to wait a while for it because he's getting hammered with orders.
sixteen-bit
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DoubleTap said:
Never heard of the Sega Virtua Stick?
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