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[Agyar]

Oh Arcade Stick Gods, hear my call. I recently purchased one of the Hori Tekken 6 wireless sticks (for 360) cheaply and one of the buttons is a bit gummy, for lack of a better description. It feels sticky and although it appears to register correctly it doesn't have the same feel or response as the other buttons.

After speaking to the supplier, the cost to get it replaced unecnomical and even then, they may not replace it as it "functions" correctly. I understand it's a cheap stick (and I bought it very cheaply) but I am happy enough with how the rest of the buttons. After looking through some other forums this stick appears to be hard to modify but I was hoping to get the opinion of some people here - is there any way to easily swap one of the "unused" (7/8th position) buttons with the gummy one (the X button) or am I going to have to learn to de-solder and solder?

 

[bob_arctor]

So which is better for a metal faceplate, snap-in buttons or screw-in w/ nut?

From my experience with the Madcatz SE stick, snap-in's are the way to go. As mentioned, the thin metal panel of the SE proves a real bitch in getting the screw-in's to stay tightly screwed in. Trust me. I kept having a couple of buttons loosen on me after repeated use to the point where I had to open up my stick, screw the nut in again and out of desperation, I sealed it with some elmers glue on the side of the nut just to keep them snug but not so much that I couldn't replace them in the future. The glue did the trick and I haven't had any issues since but snap-in's are is exactly what they say they are: a snap.

 

[Chorazin]

I got all my Seimitsu parts in today and modded my OG PS3 TE Fightstick!

 

[MarkMan]

http://sdtekken.com/2010/05/19/poll-interested-in-a-hori-rap-premium-vlx/

^ Some company needs your input.

 

[sixteen-bit]

I can't really justify a $300 stick.
That said, If I can sell two or three of my existing ones to cover the cost, I might swing for it

lol

 

[viewtiful_dru]

I can justify $300 if it's all Seimitsu and comes with a cupholder and legs so I can use it standing up

 

[sixteen-bit]

I can justify $300 if it's all Seimitsu and comes with a cupholder and legs so I can use it standing up

playing standing up?

BUT THEN IT'S NOT AUTHENTIC JAPANESE

 

[FSLink]

What's the safest way to get the disconnect wires off the buttons to swap new ones in? EDIT: Well, figured it out, but gah, is there an easier way to do it? It's on awfully tight.

And I tried using 2 Wii TvC Sticks on the PS3, and they both work at the same time using one adapter. CCPros work too, but it won't map right unless you have a button config in-game. :lol

 

[Yes Boss!]

Put my vote in.

Still need the 360 flavor. $250 seems a fair price point for the US. Can't imagine them getting away with charging more than that.

 

[Chorazin]

What's the safest way to get the disconnect wires off the buttons to swap new ones in? EDIT: Well, figured it out, but gah, is there an easier way to do it? It's on awfully tight.

And I tried using 2 Wii TvC Sticks on the PS3, and they both work at the same time using one adapter. CCPros work too, but it won't map right unless you have a button config in-game. :lol

Use a small eyeglass or jewelers flat-head screwdriver, put it between the connector and plastic, and twist gently. That!s what I did, worked great!

 

[gokieks]

Hmm... I don't suppose there might be a way for me to get a replacement PCB for an original SFIV 360 FSTE, MarkMan? Had an unfortunate accidental drop of the soldering iron when I was dual-modding it with a MC Cthulhu/Imp, so now all I've got is the TE body with a MC Cthulhu. I suppose I could use a PCB from one of the MadCatz 360 controllers, but I would lose the functionality of switching between D-Pad and L/R Stick modes, and it wouldn't fit as neatly in the case either.

 

[Manabanana]

Finally got my Seimitsus in. I love their weight. It's such a huge improvement over the Sanwas.

TE stick + black plexi + Seimitsu buttons + octagonal gate = KoF2k2 can't come to XBLA soon enough.

beautious

 

[Mikhal]

Finally got around to replacing the art on my stick (had the art since December). :lol

Anyone linked to THIS yet?!

http://www.shoryuken.com/content.php?r=881-Art-s-Hobbies-NEW-DIY-Full-Acrylic-Cases!

 

[mannerbot]

Yep arthong's the man!

 

[Shadow780]

http://sdtekken.com/2010/05/19/poll-interested-in-a-hori-rap-premium-vlx/

^ Some company needs your input.

why yes sir.

is it easily moddable? Planning to replace the ball top with a bat top.

 

[mannerbot]

why yes sir.

is it easily moddable? Planning to replace the ball top with a bat top.

Yes, it's easily moddable. But even if it wasn't, it's trivial to replace the ball top on any stick.

 

[bran]

What's the safest way to get the disconnect wires off the buttons to swap new ones in? EDIT: Well, figured it out, but gah, is there an easier way to do it? It's on awfully tight.

And I tried using 2 Wii TvC Sticks on the PS3, and they both work at the same time using one adapter. CCPros work too, but it won't map right unless you have a button config in-game. :lol

Nice tip. I wonder if you can just open up the TvC stick and rewire the buttons.

 

[Tashi]

Wow that Sakura art is great.

edit: Wait, is that her beating up on Cammy?!?!?!

I take it back

 

[B1gg_Randall]

Finally got around to replacing the art on my stick (had the art since December). :lol

Anyone linked to THIS yet?!

http://www.shoryuken.com/content.php?r=881-Art-s-Hobbies-NEW-DIY-Full-Acrylic-Cases!

Nice...I dont play as her but I would love to have that..

 

[MarkMan]

i like sticks

 

[FSLink]

Nice tip. I wonder if you can just open up the TvC stick and rewire the buttons.

It'd be pretty easy to do. Either way, it's not really necessary for the stick, since I don't know of a recent fighting game that doesn't have a button config of some kind.

 

[luka]

Anyone linked to THIS yet?!

http://www.shoryuken.com/content.php?r=881-Art-s-Hobbies-NEW-DIY-Full-Acrylic-Cases!

Goddamn. Now I'm torn on picking up a super TE.

i like sticks

Slow news week? :lol

 

[Chorazin]

If you have an stick but don't play on a table, I gotta say you're missing out on part of the experience.

"But Chorazin", you cry "I don't have space, I'm flat broke, or my coffee table is too far away from the couch to enjoy table play!"

Well then, let me introduce you to my (and soon to be your) best friend, the Dave table from Ikea:

It costs a whopping $17, comes in a variety of colors, and works as an arcade stick table PERFECTLY, not to mention a latop table or as an end table or whatever.

Go get one today!

 

[knee]

That DAVE table is a good idea! I wonder if it can take the pounding though. :lol

Make a LACK stick for $7.99!

 

[knee]

OH WAIT.

I thought you mean to direct drill into the DAVE table and wire beneath. :lol :lol That'd be kinda cool too.

 

[Chorazin]

That DAVE table is a good idea! I wonder if it can take the pounding though. :lol

Make a LACK stick for $7.99!

Oh yeah, no problem. I've used mine for a year and outside of needing to re-tighten some screws it's been smooth sailing.

Hell, you could go through a few a year at that price, anyways!

 

[NeoGIF]

How sturdy is this thing? If it doesn't wobble then I might look into this.

 

[Chorazin]

How sturdy is this thing? If it doesn't wobble then I might look into this.

Doesn't wobble for me, since you have you hands on each side of the stick and generally you're going to put the stick directly on top of the support column, it's all balanced. I also have mine resting on my knees with the feet slid under my chair.

After my friend played using mine he got his own and has it up a lot higher, and he hasn't ever voiced any complaints either.

 

[MarkMan]

5/24 - 5/31: Mad Catz SNCR Promo - 20-30% OFF SUPER SFIV + FightSticks & Pads


NOTE: THIS ONLINE PROMOTION IS ONLY VALID FROM MAY 24 - MAY 31, 2010!

ALSO NOTE, ONLY ONE COUPON CODE CAN BE USED AT A TIME! IF YOU WANT TO GET A DISCOUNT ON BOTH A SUPER STREET FIGHTER ORDER AND/OR A REGULAR TE STICK ORDER, FIGHTPAD/SE FIGHTSTICK YOU WILL HAVE TO CREATE SEPARATE ORDERS!

This weekend, Mad Catz will be at Super NorCal Regionals (SNCR) in San Jose, California! This is one of Northern California’s longest running fighting game tournament series and Mad Catz is proud to announce our partnership with SNCR to further show our love and support for the competitive gaming community!

Super NorCal Regionals will feature tournaments for Super Street Fighter IV, TEKKEN 6, Super Street Fighter II TURBO HD Remix, Capcom VS. SNK 2, Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike, Marvel VS. Capcom 2, and more! Join in and compete with some of the best fighting game players from all over the world!

If you can’t make it out to San Jose this weekend, don’t sweat! iplaywinner will be streaming the event LIVE on their web portal! Make sure you watch to see some of the top fighting game players in the world go at it! Also get the exclusive scoop on all of the latest Mad Catz fighting game related products and a chance to win some Tournament Edition FightSticks!

We’re also running a special deal to commemorate our partnership with Super NorCal Regionals! Right now on our GameShark Store, take advantage of 20-30% off all fighting game related products! Use coupon code “SUPERNCR” (case sensitive) for 20% off all the new Super Street Fighter™ IV Arcade FightSticks and FightPads! Use coupon code “HELLANCR” for even more savings with 30% off all fighting game related products (excluding Super SFIV). Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more deals & promotions in the future!

Hello everyone! MarkMan here with another discount for the gaming community <3 !

There will be another special Mad Catz Store ( http://store.gameshark.com ) promotion going on this week/weekend!

I'll be getting hyphy in the Bay Area at this weekend's Super NorCal Regionals gaming event plugging this website promo and showing off some of our new Super Street Fighter IV products!

We will be doing 20-30% off certain products!

The 20%* OFF Super Street Fighter IV includes the following... CODE = SUPERNCR

The 30%* OFF** product list includes the following... CODE = HELLANCR

• Tatsunoko VS. Capcom Arcade FightStick for Wii
• MARVEL VS CAPCOM 2 Arcade FightStick Tournament Edition for Xbox 360
• Street Fighter IV Arcade FightStick Tournament Edition (Round 1) for PlayStation 3 & Xbox 360
• Street Fighter IV "Round 2" Arcade FightStick Tournament Edition for PlayStation 3 & Xbox 360
• Street Fighter IV Arcade FightStick (Standard Edition) for PlayStation 3 & Xbox 360
• Street Fighter IV FightPad (Round 1) for PlayStation 3 & Xbox 360
• Street Fighter IV "Round 2" FightPad for PlayStation 3 & Xbox 360

* Offer available to continental US residents only (Sorry International buyers! Plan ahead and see if a US buddy can help you with this deal)!
** Deal not valid for Super Street Fighter IV Products

THIS DEAL IS LIVE NOW!!!


May 24 - May 31: Mad Catz Super NorCal Regionals PROMO - 20-30% OFF Super Street Fighter IV + Other Fighting Game Stuff

 

[KnuckaWut]

MARRRRKKKMMMAAAANNNN

I'm thinking of picking up a custom from these guys :
http://foe-hammer.com

Do they get your seal of approval?

these guys are legit. they are my friends based out of colorado. very nice work dual mod sickness, support these guys man.

 

[MarkMan]

http://shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=238163

^ Was I out of line?

 

[Chorazin]

http://shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=238163

^ Was I out of line?

Nah, the kid was acting like an ass. Apparently to him a cheap product that sorta works means it's the best over a more expensive one that works all the time.

 

[sixteen-bit]

http://shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=238163

^ Was I out of line?

Why are you posting on Shoryuken?

And don't say "cuz i'm a mod lol", that totally looks like a situation that calls for "lock and move on"

BTW, what do you think of the Hais converter? Is InPin a big enough upgrade to think about? I mean, it's no big deal now because I have three or four PS3 sticks these days, but I'm just curious.

 

[CaseyTappy]

http://shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=238163

^ Was I out of line?

Respect .
You are a better man that me , i would have broken my ban hammer on the little Turd !

 

[Threi]

Ordered some 24mm Seimitsus for my ghettostick.

Why? I have no idea.

http://shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=238163

^ Was I out of line?

NO, SON. You look here.

goddamn Markman :lol

i am looking to buy a stick for my wii.
is the Tatsunoko Vs Capcom any good ?
i have a TE for my xbox should i mod this one ?
thanks

If you aren't scared of soldering I used a $9.99 3rd party classic controller to dual mod my stick. Instructions are here:

http://www.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=113675&p=8545650&viewfull=1#post8545650

 

[Toshin]

MARRRRKKKMMMAAAANNNN

I'm thinking of picking up a custom from these guys :
http://foe-hammer.com

Do they get your seal of approval?

I just got a stick from them, communications were pretty quick and painless, I should have it soon I'll let you know if you want how it all works out, but so far so good.

 

[luka]

I heard the PCB was updated in the Super TE stick. Can anyone tell me exactly what was improved? Do they still use that proprietary intel USB controller that prevented the sticks from working with certain PCs (specifically, the ps3 stick)?

 

[knee]

Stick advice, please.

I'm going to make a PS3 custom stick. I haven't made one since my old one. I soldered onto a PS1 PCB and used it w/ happ parts.

Please tell me if I'm understanding this right. I can get a Cthulu board, wire, .110 disconnects, Sanwa stick and buttons and make a stick without any soldering? (Soldering is the bane of my existence)

Also, Is there a specific sanwa joystick that I'm supposed to order to work w/ the Cthulu board?

 

[hikarutilmitt]

Stick advice, please.

I'm going to make a PS3 custom stick. I haven't made one since my old one. I soldered onto a PS1 PCB and used it w/ happ parts.

Please tell me if I'm understanding this right. I can get a Cthulu board, wire, .110 disconnects, Sanwa stick and buttons and make a stick without any soldering? (Soldering is the bane of my existence)

Also, Is there a specific sanwa joystick that I'm supposed to order to work w/ the Cthulu board?

Essentially, yes. The Cthulhu already has a USB jack, uses screw terminals for buttons/stick, so you'd only be crimping your QDs onto the wires to attach the buttons and... that'd be it.

 

[knee]

Essentially, yes. The Cthulhu already has a USB jack, uses screw terminals for buttons/stick, so you'd only be crimping your QDs onto the wires to attach the buttons and... that'd be it.

Nice!

I still have flashbacks of a solder ball hitting me in the cheek that first time. I stopped right then and went to buy protective shades. :lol

 

[h3ro]

http://shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=238163

^ Was I out of line?

Put dude on blast.

 

[hikarutilmitt]

Nice!

I still have flashbacks of a solder ball hitting me in the cheek that first time. I stopped right then and went to buy protective shades. :lol

How the heck did you manage that? :lol

 

[knee]

How the heck did you manage that? :lol

The wire that i used was way way too thick and not stranded. So while i was holding it in place waiting for the solder joint to cool, it kinda flicked the still-warm solder right at my face. I was doing a whole lot wrong. This one should go a bit better! :lol

 

[PalaceBrother]

So Videogamesplus is selling the Tekken 6 deluxe package for $59, and I'm in the market for an entry-level stick.

Is it worth it? I'm a pretty low level SFIV player, but I don't want to throw money away. Are there better sticks that are similarly priced? I'm not looking to blow more than $100.

Any advice or recommendations would be appreciated!

 

[luka]

So Videogamesplus is selling the Tekken 6 deluxe package for $59, and I'm in the market for an entry-level stick.

Is it worth it? I'm a pretty low level SFIV player, but I don't want to throw money away. Are there better sticks that are similarly priced? I'm not looking to blow more than $100.

Any advice or recommendations would be appreciated!

Nah, the T6 stick is pretty useless. The best stick you're going to get in that price range is probably the Madcatz standard edition. Plus you can easily swap out the stick and buttons for something better when you feel ready.

I heard the PCB was updated in the Super TE stick. Can anyone tell me exactly what was improved? Do they still use that proprietary intel USB controller that prevented the sticks from working with certain PCs (specifically, the ps3 stick)?

Nevermind, got my answer on SRK. I think I'll just get a cthulhu and swap it in.

 

[MarshMellow96]

Can I confirm something?

If I'm to buy new parts for my SE (360) stick, that is, a Sanwa stick and buttons, are the other MadCatz guts still prone to failing?

 

[Chorazin]

Can I confirm something?

If I'm to buy new parts for my SE (360) stick, that is, a Sanwa stick and buttons, are the other MadCatz guts still prone to failing?

Nope, the PCB is pretty solid.

 

[Skilletor]

MARRRRKKKMMMAAAANNNN

I'm thinking of picking up a custom from these guys :
http://foe-hammer.com

Do they get your seal of approval?

I know these guys personally. We play together.

Knuckawut has only been right once, and it was his last post in this thread.

 

[Kadey]

http://shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=238163

^ Was I out of line?

If I were you, I'd be like "Do you know who I am?! I'm MarkMan! (formerly known as BowlCutMan) I beat up kids like you during lunch breaks!"

 

[MarkMan]

Why are you posting on Shoryuken?

And don't say "cuz i'm a mod lol", that totally looks like a situation that calls for "lock and move on"

BTW, what do you think of the Hais converter? Is InPin a big enough upgrade to think about? I mean, it's no big deal now because I have three or four PS3 sticks these days, but I'm just curious.

Hais is fine. It's up there with the Pelican and InPin IMO.