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[the androgyne]

According to the vid on the ars technica page you linked, the lower end one is fully moddable.

True dat, but i'm not gonna be happy till i see photos for myself

 

[rikichi]

Also... now that you've seen more... What do you think?

lets put it this way, this will be my first arcade stick i will be buying, ever.

love the design of the stick. the packaging also is top notch.

cant wait to get my hand on this this thing!

 

[darkressurection]

True dat, but i'm not gonna be happy till i see photos for myself

I really just want to see some in-depth video or written impressions. So far everything is "Yeah these sticks are pretty good." Hopefully MarkMan will have a more detailed write-up

 

[MarkMan]

My writeup won't go up til Monday at the earliest. It is more of a making of type thing.

 

[darkressurection]

My writeup won't go up til Monday at the earliest. It is more of a making of type thing.

That works too, I just want to know more about these sticks.

 

[leehom]

My writeup won't go up til Monday at the earliest. It is more of a making of type thing.

Is the regular SF4 stick easily mod-able with Seimitsu joystick/buttons?

 

[viewtiful_dru]

Now the real question is:

can you swap in an LS-32?

 

[sixteen-bit]

TE stick is amazing. Nice work all around.
Congrats, MarkMan.

 

[akuma001]

Now the real question is:

can you swap in an LS-32?

if you look at the pic of the inside you'll see there is another mounting bracket with 3 holes on each side. just get an ls32 with s shaped mounting plate and it should easily fit.

 

[gkryhewy]

TE stick is no longer available on Amazon (neither version). Not sure if it's just a temporary glitch.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_v...tournament+edition&x=0&y=0&sprefix=fightstick

 

[MThanded]

TE stick is no longer available on Amazon (neither version). Not sure if it's just a temporary glitch.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_v...tournament+edition&x=0&y=0&sprefix=fightstick

Wow. Im assuming their allotment of numbers is gone. Maybe it is a glitch but i dont think it is.

 

[gkryhewy]

Wow. Im assuming their allotment of numbers is gone. Maybe it is a glitch but i dont think it is.

Glad I didn't cancel my order

 

[sixteen-bit]

TE stick is no longer available on Amazon (neither version). Not sure if it's just a temporary glitch.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_v...tournament+edition&x=0&y=0&sprefix=fightstick

Consumers' frothing demand for this hardware increases.

Glad I got in when I did.

This is actually kind of shocking considering how easy the regular edition supposedly is to mod.

 

[gkryhewy]

Consumers' frothing demand for this hardware increases.

I think the blog entries must have pushed people over the edge. It's been available for months.

 

[ShinAmano]

Consumers' frothing demand for this hardware increases.

Glad I got in when I did.

This is actually kind of shocking considering how easy the regular edition supposedly is to mod.

But the TE looks 100% more sexy in design, and everyone knows it is what is on the outside that counts.

 

[MThanded]

But the TE looks 100% more sexy in design, and everyone knows it is what is on the outside that counts.

So true. I think we can expect more sticks from mad catz later on in the future. At least I hope so.

 

[Ferrio]

Based on how well KOF:UM is on Xbox I may have to end up getting one. Anyone have any experience with PS2->Xbox360 adapters?

 

[brokenFUN]

I these a few days ago off play-asia, I really like them. Total spent: $64.03. Works with PS3, PC and PS2. Those SFIV $150 sticks are over rated/hyped and over priced in my opinion.

Link

 

[v0yce]

TE stick is no longer available on Amazon (neither version). Not sure if it's just a temporary glitch.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_v...tournament+edition&x=0&y=0&sprefix=fightstick

Wow, I actually preordered one for both consoles last night with plans on canceling one when I decide which platform I want.

Luckyyyyyyyyyyyyy.

 

[Linkhero1]

TE stick is no longer available on Amazon (neither version). Not sure if it's just a temporary glitch.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_v...tournament+edition&x=0&y=0&sprefix=fightstick

Thank God I kept my pre-order. February can't come any sooner.

 

[Rufus]

I these a few days ago off play-asia, I really like them. Total spent: $64.03. Works with PS3, PC and PS2. Those SFIV $150 sticks are over rated/hyped and over priced in my opinion.

Link

How modable are these?

 

[Xisiqomelir]

TE stick is no longer available on Amazon (neither version). Not sure if it's just a temporary glitch.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_v...tournament+edition&x=0&y=0&sprefix=fightstick

*rushes to re-check pre-order status*

Those SFIV $150 sticks are over rated/hyped and over priced in my opinion.

Thanks for sharing your opinions!

 

[brokenFUN]

How modable are these?

Very, read the comments and rating on play asia.

 

[sixteen-bit]

and those mayflash sticks are every bit as aesthetically appealing and collectible as the madcatz sticks

o wait

 

[Linkhero1]

*rushes to re-check pre-order status*

I did the same thing :lol

 

[Rufus]

and those mayflash sticks are every bit as aesthetically appealing and collectible as the madcatz sticks

o wait

I do enjoy nice design a lot, but ultimately I'm a functionality over looks kind of guy.

 

[AKAperly]

TE stick is no longer available on Amazon (neither version). Not sure if it's just a temporary glitch.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_v...tournament+edition&x=0&y=0&sprefix=fightstick

damn, cutting it close. i just got my pre-order in this morning.

 

[gkryhewy]

It is weird that Amazon went out of stock of both versions of the stick simultaneously. Could be a marketing ploy by those underhanded MadCatz goons :lol

 

[Teknopathetic]

"I these a few days ago off play-asia, I really like them. Total spent: $64.03. Works with PS3, PC and PS2. Those SFIV $150 sticks are over rated/hyped and over priced in my opinion."


Don't these sticks have the buttons soldered directly to the PCB? And don't you have to do some case modification (dremeling, sanding, etc.) to fit sanwa/seimitsu buttons and sticks in there? I've seen a lot of mods on these sticks, but I'm curious as to how these sticks make you think the SFIV TE is overpriced. Do you feel the HRAPs are overpriced too?

 

[TrAcEr_x90]

you can still preorder from gamestop right?

 

[sixteen-bit]

you can still preorder from gamestop right?

Last I heard the cutoff date was 10 February, but with an initial shipment limited to 3000 units, who knows.

 

[TrAcEr_x90]

I just called them, they said yes, but of course, this IS gamestop. im going to go put down 5 on it anyways after work.

 

[Kintaro]

you can still preorder from gamestop right?

Dunno. Check the site. =P Thankfully, I'm the only preorder for the sticks at my store so far. Woo!

3,000 TE sticks are still far too few I think. It that for each system or split to 1500 on each system?

If you're putting money down at GS, it's $50 to reserve.

 

[MThanded]

you can still preorder from gamestop right?

They are notorious for not delivering on things.

 

[sixteen-bit]

I just called them, they said yes, but of course, this IS gamestop. im going to go put down 5 on it anyways after work.

Minimum is $50 to reserve a TE.

 

[iconoclast]

Minimum is $50 to reserve a TE.

hot damn

Come release day, if they don't have my pre-order in magazine racks will not be safe. God I hate Gamestop.

 

[TrAcEr_x90]

well i mean 50 then. So they dont normally deliver even with a preorder?

I guess my real question is, is there another place i can preorder thats reliable? since amazon isnt selling them anymore?

I do have the latest soul calibur hori pad. But you guys are hyping this tournement stick so much that i really want to get one, but with this, the game, plus killzone 2 coming out holy shit im goign to be broke. will the pad i have now be sufficient?

 

[MThanded]

Heres my call on the TE sticks. With the ridiculous demand and little supply they will make another larger run on the sticks. The guy definitely said 3000 and we will see how it goes from there.

Possibly people will be selling these on ebay like hotcakes too.

 

[gkryhewy]

well i mean 50 then. So they dont normally deliver even with a preorder?

I guess my real question is, is there another place i can preorder thats reliable? since amazon isnt selling them anymore?

I do have the latest soul calibur hori pad. But you guys are hyping this tournement stick so much that i really want to get one, but with this, the game, plus killzone 2 coming out holy shit im goign to be broke. will the pad i have now be sufficient?

Why not just preorder from gamestop.com? Use code SAVER for free shipping. Here's the 360 version:
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=73049

Both versions still available right now.

 

[sixteen-bit]

I guess my real question is, is there another place i can preorder thats reliable? since amazon isnt selling them anymore?

Lizardlick sold through their allotment

barnes and noble (PS3 only)
http://videogames.barnesandnoble.co...-Tournament-Edition-FightStick/e/728658015534

 

[gkryhewy]

Lizardlick sold through their allotment

barnes and noble (PS3 only)
http://videogames.barnesandnoble.co...-Tournament-Edition-FightStick/e/728658015534

B&N.com is gamestop. Better to order directly from gamestop.com for free shipping (see above). 3% fatcash also available for gamestop.com if you're a fatwallet member.

 

[TrAcEr_x90]

Lizardlick sold through their allotment

barnes and noble (PS3 only)
http://videogames.barnesandnoble.co...-Tournament-Edition-FightStick/e/728658015534

thanks!

But will my soul calibur hori pad work good? or is there just something spectacular about the parts in this tournament stick??

 

[Blackface]

Does anyone know where I can order a good arcade stick (for 360) in Canada?

I can't find anywhere. The only one I can find is the $50 Hori EX 2 one.

 

[Freshmaker]

thanks!

But will my soul calibur hori pad work good? or is there just something spectacular about the parts in this tournament stick??

My DOA4 Hori and my EX2 hori both developed issues. (Buttons failing on one, mic port dying on the other.) They're OK as long as they work.

 

[LowParry]

I these a few days ago off play-asia, I really like them. Total spent: $64.03. Works with PS3, PC and PS2. Those SFIV $150 sticks are over rated/hyped and over priced in my opinion.

Link

Too bad that one looks like shit. I wouldn't pay that for something so ugly.

 

[sixteen-bit]

thanks!

But will my soul calibur hori pad work good? or is there just something spectacular about the parts in this tournament stick??

TE stick utilizes the same high quality Sanwa parts as Japanese arcade cabs. It's a world of difference.

 

[AKAperly]

It is weird that Amazon went out of stock of both versions of the stick simultaneously. Could be a marketing ploy by those underhanded MadCatz goons :lol

actually, when i ordered my 360 stick at about 9:30am EST, the PS3 stick was already unavailable.

 

[DIRTY-D]

I these a few days ago off play-asia, I really like them. Total spent: $64.03. Works with PS3, PC and PS2. Those SFIV $150 sticks are over rated/hyped and over priced in my opinion.

Link

yeah...this thing got hit with the ugly stick.

it looks like the buttons are corn stuck to a turd :lol

 

[CPS2]

Don't these sticks have the buttons soldered directly to the PCB?

Much worse, the buttons don't contain microswitches.

 

[Ferrio]

Based on how well KOF:UM is on Xbox I may have to end up getting one. Anyone have any experience with PS2->Xbox360 adapters?

No one? May have to take a gamble. Don't think I could play games without my controller i've been using for 8 years.