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Amazon has the Mushi Futari Stick for preorder. As usual Japan-only ship. Hoping NCS comes through. This one is not nearly as pretty as the DS stick. But, it is surely different. Don't know what color buttons to put in it until after it is in hand and can see the green.

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memecomplex said:
HORI-ble!
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Yeah, pretty bad. A lot less love than what I was anticipating for the second biggest game release of the year.

But, not even an issue that I'm pursuing it. It will be a nice "cool down" stick for November after the October stuff. I'll get it just to support Cave (in a little way) and to have a sister stick for the sexy DS version. Plus, always nice to have a dedicated official stick. It should be able to fixed up with a new button scheme.
 
buy.com has the x360 SFIV SE fightstick for $43 shipped right now ($39+$4 shipping). Ended up grabbing one. I was waiting for a deal on a stick.
 
Yes Boss! said:
Yeah, pretty bad. A lot less love than what I was anticipating for the second biggest game release of the year.

But, not even an issue that I'm pursuing it. It will be a nice "cool down" stick for November after the October stuff. I'll get it just to support Cave (in a little way) and to have a sister stick for the sexy DS version. Plus, always nice to have a dedicated official stick. It should be able to fixed up with a new button scheme.
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Wow, you're dedicated!
Looking forward to seeing your mushi stick custom.
 
Ok GAF...help me out before I flip my shit.

Last night I decided to FDAC a stranger in the alps...anyhow I busted out my rarely used Tournament Edition stick to attempt one of Guiles challenges...low and behold I come to find out that the stick does not work anymore. :(

So the buttons seem to function fine (not sure about the xbox or turbo one in the top left) but the stick itself does not register in any direction. Has this happened to anyone else?

I have seriously only used the stick less then a dozen times...was it feeling left out? How do I take care of this without having to send it to MadCatz to repair for (assuming) crazy cash?
 
Well now that MvC2 is out on PSN, i'm thinking about getting a stick but I know nothing about them. Can someone recommend me some good sticks for MvC2 PS3?
 
ShinAmano said:
Ok GAF...help me out before I flip my shit.

Last night I decided to FDAC a stranger in the alps...anyhow I busted out my rarely used Tournament Edition stick to attempt one of Guiles challenges...low and behold I come to find out that the stick does not work anymore. :(

So the buttons seem to function fine (not sure about the xbox or turbo one in the top left) but the stick itself does not register in any direction. Has this happened to anyone else?

I have seriously only used the stick less then a dozen times...was it feeling left out? How do I take care of this without having to send it to MadCatz to repair for (assuming) crazy cash?
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Did you open it(From the top, not the back)to see if somehow the 5 pin connector got loose. Just in case you have no idea what I'm talking about, here's a pic
 
ShinobiFist said:
Did you open it(From the top, not the back)to see if somehow the 5 pin connector got loose.
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No...never opened or messed with in anyway...I still put the twist-tie back on the cord when not in use.
 
ShinAmano said:
No...never opened or messed with in anyway...I still put the twist-tie back on the cord when not in use.
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What I meant by that statement was, if you open the stick when you notice the problem. obviously you didn't. So, I suggest if you have the tools(A Hex Key)Open the stick from the top, and take a look at the Joystick itself to see if the cord going to the stick got loose somehow. Markman did a excellent job on how organise the wires are in there. So you wouldn't have any trouble. And besides, almost everything in there is detachable, so don't worry if you pull something by mistake(I doubt you'll do that)And plus, opening the stick from the top doesn't void your warranty.
 
ShinobiFist said:
What I meant by that statement was, if you open the stick when you notice the problem. obviously you didn't. So, I suggest if you have the tools(A Hex Key)Open the stick from the top, and take a look at the Joystick itself to see if the cord going to the stick got loose somehow. Markman did a excellent job on how organise the wires are in there. So you wouldn't have any trouble. And besides, almost everything in there is detachable, so don't worry if you pull something by mistake(I doubt you'll do that)And plus, opening the stick from the top doesn't void your warranty.
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That was all I was worried about. I am very comfortable in modding sticks and I have all the tools to do so...I was just concerned that it was some odd board malfunction and there was nothing I could do.

I guess i could try this when I get home. I was so pissed last night...:lol
 
ShinAmano said:
That was all I was worried about. I am very comfortable in modding sticks and I have all the tools to do so...I was just concerned that it was some odd board malfunction and there was nothing I could do.

I guess i could try this when I get home. I was so pissed last night...:lol
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Dude, something just hit me, check if somehow your finger hit the switch that controls your actual stick. Is label as "LS DP RS" Is right on top of the lock switch. If it went to RS or LS(I believe) The stick won't function at all, I did this to my brother when he was high. I move the switch to "RS"(Right Analog stick) and he was freaking out, lol. I know "RS" effects the stick, but not totally sure about "LS". But yeah, that's one option you can check before you open it.
 
_dementia said:
Man, that Mushi Futari stick is extremely hideous.
SADFACE
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I've been sad all night (kinda kidding, kinda serious). But, yeah, who's whacked-out idea was it to use that green color base when you've got a different color green on the artwork and then that shitty chartruese hori button?! Maybe because it is so ugly it will be nice...like a little bastard stick. Gotta think positive!
 
ShinobiFist said:
Dude, something just hit me, check if somehow your finger hit the switch that controls your actual stick. Is label as "LS DP RS" Is right on top of the lock switch. If it went to RS or LS(I believe) The stick won't function at all, I did this to my brother when he was high. I move the switch to "RS"(Right Analog stick) and he was freaking out, lol. I know "RS" effects the stick, but not totally sure about "LS". But yeah, that's one option you can check before you open it.
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I tried that :(

I was playing with the fightpad...then for one of the trials i wanted to use the stick so I plugged it in...no response from the stick...I checked all three positions of the selector...then I rebooted the xbox to try again still got nothing (though I can't confirm I tried the switch after the reboot).
 
ShinAmano said:
I tried that :(

I was playing with the fightpad...then for one of the trials i wanted to use the stick so I plugged it in...no response from the stick...I checked all three positions of the selector...then I rebooted the xbox to try again still got nothing (though I can't confirm I tried the switch after the reboot).
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Damn, aight. Let's us know what happens when you get home from work. Hopefully, is just the 5 pin connector that got loose and nothing else(Plug it to your PC just in case). Good luck fam, one.
 
ShinobiFist said:
Damn, aight. Let's us know what happens when you get home from work. Hopefully, is just the 5 pin connector that got loose and nothing else(Plug it to your PC just in case). Good luck fam, one.
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Hopefully that is it...though I am fearful as when not in use (and again i have only used it a handful of times) it sits in a spot all to itself in my entertainment center...
 
MattyH said:
what are the best buttons to use for the standard madcatz sf4 fight stick?
im totally new to the arcade stick scene
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There's no real "best" buttons... It always comes down to preference. For fighters, it's generally preferred to have sanwa buttons & stick and for shmups, it's generally preferred to have seimitsu, but again... It's preference.

Here's a shoryuken thread that goes more in-depth.

http://forums.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=118289
 
Regarding that Mushihime stick - well, it's still early and Hori has a history of making minor alterations to stick designs before they're released. There's a bit of hope they'll match the colors up better before it's released. :P
 
Man, madcatz is knocking it out of the ball park with their sticks :D. Now please madcatz, make the definitive HAPP stick for Marvel. I'm sick of modding SFAC sticks. I'll be disappointed if it's just a TE with Wolverine on it, although I'll understand.


On a semi-unrelated note, is it just me or is the TE actually easier to find in stores now then the SE? I've been looking for one and I called like 8 gamestops in the area and none of them had one and 3 or 4 had TEs.
 
This is a long shot but does anybody have a Astro City two-player Saturn Stick that they are looking to get rid of? I think it is called the Virtua Stick Pro.
 
Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku! said:
Man, madcatz is knocking it out of the ball park with their sticks :D. Now please madcatz, make the definitive HAPP stickfor Marvel. I'm sick of modding SFAC sticks. I'll be disappointed if it's just a TE with Wolverine on it, although I'll understand.


On a semi-unrelated note, is it just me or is the TE actually easier to find in stores now then the SE? I've been looking for one and I called like 8 gamestops in the area and none of them had one and 3 or 4 had TEs.
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Dude, that's what I've been saying. HAPP or BUST!
 
Any word on the quality of the stick in the PS3 Tekken 6 bundle?

I may get that just to have a stick then get a better one later, so I have 2 sticks for challengers.

If its crap i'll just skip it.
I do want Tekken 6 though so i'll check the bundle price & crunch some numbers.
 
Yes Boss! said:
This is a long shot but does anybody have a Astro City two-player Saturn Stick that they are looking to get rid of? I think it is called the Virtua Stick Pro.
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Someone help this man out...

He's looking for a HSS-0130 Sega Saturn Virtua Stick Pro

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I got used to my TE stick and I love it, I feel that I am far better player, I have no problem playing from both sides I can pull off all the special moves :D
 
MarkMan said:
He's looking for a HSS-0130 Sega Saturn Virtua Stick Pro

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Yeah, that is the one. I'm at work with only my phone so could not attach a photo, thanks! I remember seeing a link to an auction a few months back on SRK for an eBay listing but google shows no other sellers. I found the cheapy HSS-0104 (grey) and HSS-0136 (psuedo-Astro City) easily enough for purchase but the big one is proving tough. I tried Yahoo Auctions Japan but that site is near-impossible for a non-Japanese speaker.
 
So...sad story...I tried the advice above (open the top and check the connections) regarding my dead TE stick and the end result is the same.

The stick and the guide/turbo section is apparently dead...FFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU.

Anyhow what are my next steps? So angry right now.
 
ShinAmano, contact Madcatz customer support
They can repair it for free if it's in within the warranty period. I have also heard of them selling new PCBs for $10 if you wish to repair it yourself.
 
well what size buttons i need and wether to get semitsu or sawna
and also what the measurements for the art work needs to be
thanks
 
Yes Boss! said:
Yeah, that is the one. I'm at work with only my phone so could not attach a photo, thanks! I remember seeing a link to an auction a few months back on SRK for an eBay listing but google shows no other sellers. I found the cheapy HSS-0104 (grey) and HSS-0136 (psuedo-Astro City) easily enough for purchase but the big one is proving tough. I tried Yahoo Auctions Japan but that site is near-impossible for a non-Japanese speaker.
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Someone was selling this stick modded to work on PS3 a few weeks ago (neo-geo forums). It went for around $300 iirc. I almost pulled the trigger on it at least a dozen times.
 
I'm trying to find one stock, unmodified. The idea being that I'll convert it to a single player with my spare Astro City panel I've got on the closet (seems possible). I've only started looking seriously over the last week since I just picked up a Saturn. Stick seems like one of those items that owners are reluctant to part with so I might have to be patient...but I'm determined to locate one.
 
MarkMan said:
Someone help this man out...

He's looking for a HSS-0130 Sega Saturn Virtua Stick Pro

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I still have one perfect in the box with all the labels and everything (vf kids and vf2 i think)
Debating whether or not to ebay it.. how much does it go for?
if it's not worth it maybe ill just convert it to ps3
advise me gafffers~
 
MrBeggar said:
I still have one perfect in the box with all the labels and everything (vf kids and vf2 i think)
Debating whether or not to ebay it.. how much does it go for?
if it's not worth it maybe ill just convert it to ps3
advise me gafffers~
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Don't convert it! Sell it to me. Better to have hard cash if you aren't using it. Please PM me. It is worth quite a bit so I'm sure you will make a tidy sum. I need this stick to complete my Saturn Stick Trio.
 
Aluminum case (from the SRK trading outlet), 360 PCB, Cthulhu MC, Imp, and RJ-45 connection.

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The project enclosure is from Radioshack, but it required a good amount of trimming in order for it to fit inside the case. Definitely a tight fit.
 
Bananimus said:
Aluminum case (from the SRK trading outlet), 360 PCB, Cthulhu MC, Imp, and RJ-45 connection.

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The project enclosure is from Radioshack, but it required a good amount of trimming in order for it to fit inside the case. Definitely a tight fit.
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I LOVE that stick - wow. Really nice. How long did the build take you? I'm considering a custom for 360 and the other consoles; I saw the aluminum cases on SRK but seemed a bit pricey.
 
INDIGO_CYCLOPS said:
I LOVE that stick - wow. Really nice. How long did the build take you? I'm considering a custom for 360 and the other consoles; I saw the aluminum cases on SRK but seemed a bit pricey.
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It probably took about a week's worth of evenings, spaced out over a whole month. That included cutting down the project box, wiring, debugging, and creating the art (done entirely with circles in Photoshop :/). Wiring up the trigger buttons correctly was actually more effort than I expected due to the 360 PCB's particular revision (Mad Catz, 2009).
 
DoubleTap said:
Does anyone know the screw sizes for the top panels for the Madcatz FS TE and HRAP's?

Thanks in advance!
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HRAPs have 7mm nuts. You'' have to remove the bottom panel first to access these.
The TE uses 3mm hex keys to open from the top.
 
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