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[Etelmik]

A PA guy who is doing a make-his-own-stick thread grabbed one of these and said it sucks very much.

They may be out of print but they're easy to get. Amazon has some (not 3rd-party retailer) and I went to Best Buy and these were the only 3rd-party controllers they had and they had three of them, taking up the whole row it was on.

So no personal experience, sorry, but you know...caveat emptor.

 

[Ledsen]

Wow, I can't believe how Shoryuken is going ballistic over quality control issues in the TE, it's MADNESS :lol

I hope they're just overreacting and the people recieving scratched sticks, bad sticks etc are just unlucky... but I'm kind of worried now :/

 

[iconoclast]

MY STICK IS NOT HERE.
I hate gamestop.
I hate puppies.
I hate candy.
I HATE RAINBOWS.
ANGER!

I'll get over it, but I really wanted it today. Damnit.

Me too. But did you really expect anything less than the clusterfuck this has become?

 

[ashism]

Wow, I can't believe how Shoryuken is going ballistic over quality control issues in the TE, it's MADNESS :lol

I hope they're just overreacting and the people recieving scratched sticks, bad sticks etc are just unlucky... but I'm kind of worried now :/

Shoryuken has reached full on meltdown mode. I think we were all anticipating our sticks today and now that nobody got them bricks are being shit.
Big, heavy, bricks.

 

[Saint Gregory]

My stick arrived today (well technically it arrived yesterday but I wasn't at home) and in case anyone was wondering it does work with BC Xbox games like 3rd Strike.

The stick feels great and I'm really surprised to how fast I was able to readjust to it. Only thing I'm having issues with so far is the double motions for super arts but hopefully I'll get those down before SFIV hits.

I haven't tried the online for 3S yet but if anyone would like to help me get these moves down my live tag is K1773R GDL. Although I guess now we be a good time to pick up the 360 version of Turbo HD too, huh.

Great work MarkMan!

 

[Baron]

wow the Hori Ex's are crazy money. 130$ is a whole lot. I'm leaning towards the cheaper MadCatz fight stick

You think that's bad? I'm in debt $240 for a Japanese HRAP EX:SE. I weep for my credit.

 

[Schlep]

I used the regular fightstick last night for SSF2HD and Third Strike on the 360. Feels really nice, and I have no problem pulling off moves at all. I'm transitioning back to stick from pad for the past 10 years faster than I thought I would.

Hoping that I don't get the dreaded email from Amazon about my PS3 TE. I should have preordered it from Best Buy just in case.

 

[Giant Robot]

For anyone who received their TE stick from Gamestop, can you tell me the Sku #?

I wanna make sure the GS employee didn't swipe my pre-order, telling me i ordered the wrong stick from them.

 

[Saint Gregory]

For anyone who received their TE stick from Gamestop, can you tell me the Sku #?

I wanna make sure the GS employee didn't swipe my pre-order, telling me i ordered the wrong stick from them.

On my packing slip it says 802976. Do they use the same SKUs in store though?

 

[ashism]

On my packing slip it says 802976. Do they use the same SKUs in store though?

My store reciept says that as well.

 

[gkryhewy]

What is all this on shoryuken about QA/QC with the TE sticks? Could Mad Catz really have gone the extra mile on design, packaging, and publicity only to shit the bed on manufacturing?

 

[Etelmik]

They're overreacting. Two dudes had issues, just two, and only one provided a pic.

It looks like most are getting in on Thursday or Friday.

Also, that thread crushed my spirit and resolve with all its retardation. Don't go in, it's mostly flaming and whining, and people asking people to stop flaming and whining.

 

[ConsumerSquare]

Those pics of the stripped screws (didn't someone on here have the same problem?) bother me. For $150, I don't want scratches, warped art, or stripped hardware.

 

[FordStang]

ANy news with capcoms pre-orders???

 

[MrBeggar]

toys arrived at the store lol so i brought them home for sausage fest09
customers always complain that all we do is play SF all day so whatever

I like the fact that it's alot quieter than my VFHG and the through feels abit tighter/smaller

kudos to markman et al

 

[CPS2]

Stick and buttons on the TE are exactly the same as the VSHG.

 

[Snaku]

ANy news with capcoms pre-orders???

We'll find out tomorrow, that's when they said they'd be shipping in confirmation emails.

 

[Dead Prince]

We'll find out tomorrow, that's when they said they'd be shipping in confirmation emails.

I hope so ;(

 

[polyh3dron]

What is all this on shoryuken about QA/QC with the TE sticks? Could Mad Catz really have gone the extra mile on design, packaging, and publicity only to shit the bed on manufacturing?

This is Mad Catz we are talking about here.

 

[DancingCactus77]

Since there is no chance of me in picking up the TE stick. Is this stick from Play-Asia any good?

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-zl-49-en-70-2sxw.html

Thanks.

 

[Nakazato]

Since there is no chance of me in picking up the TE stick. Is this stick from Play-Asia any good?

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-zl-49-en-70-2sxw.html

Thanks.

yes. Could order one from amazon for $100

 

[Guled]

We'll find out tomorrow, that's when they said they'd be shipping in confirmation emails.

are you sure? where did you hear that

 

[DancingCactus77]

Is the one from amazon the same as the white one?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GDQRZM/?tag=neogaf0e-20

yes. Could order one from amazon for $100

 

[Chorazin]

This is Mad Catz we are talking about here.

No matter who is making a product, there is a margin of error and some damaged items will get through QC. Currently only two very vocal people have gotten bum sticks.

 

[Snaku]

are you sure? where did you hear that

I got the email. If they don't begin shipping tomorrow, then there is a problem.

 

[Dead Prince]

I got the email. If they don't begin shipping tomorrow, then there is a problem.

when? ;o

OH man! i just checked my spam mail and noticed the email they sent earlier! ugh!

 

[Snaku]

when? ;o

OH man! i just checked my spam mail and noticed the email they sent earlier! ugh!

It said the 12th in the order confirmation emails.

 

[DKo5]

In an effort to turn a MAS Stick into a functioning SF4 machine of death for my 360 I found an old Mad Catz Gamepad Pro 360

I'm going attempt to wire it up tomorrow and see if it works.

Does anyone know if this will work? I know the cheaper/newer Mad Catz are the de facto modding PCBs, but this is an older gamepad they don't make anymore. The PCB doesn't look like any of the other Mad Catz I've seen yet, so I'm hoping I didn't just kill a controller for nothing

Here's a (crappy) pic of the PCB. I'm thinking this is a lost cause, its hard enough finding normal info about this controller - let alone modding info

Can anyone tell me if this controller uses a common ground or not? Its unlike any other Mad Catz PCB I've been able to track down pics of

 

[the androgyne]

Try this link: http://slagcoin.com/joystick/pcb_diagrams/360_diagram4.jpg
from here
It looks the same but yours has grips so i'm not positive..

 

[A Twisty Fluken]

No matter who is making a product, there is a margin of error and some damaged items will get through QC. Currently only two very vocal people have gotten bum sticks.

only two? that's what this is about?

 

[FordStang]

It said the 12th in the order confirmation emails.

Hopefully they atleast let us know tomorrow. I know the e-mail said they were going to start shipping, but they also confirmed a lot of people were getting the stick and we all know what happened with that confirmation

 

[sonicspear64]

Damn this thread is losing steam quick!

 

[vag 2.0]

That's a really nice setup you have there. Good stuff.

 

[Nakazato]

Is the one from amazon the same as the white one?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GDQRZM/?tag=neogaf0e-20

yes. If you want the step up get the Hori real arcade pro 3 SA it was in stock at http://www.akihabarashop.jp/developments/index.php a few weeks ago its a lil bit more than the TE stick. So its cheaper to buy the one from amazon and ordering Swana buttons from http://www.lizardlick.com/

 

[MrBeggar]

hmm cracked open the 3rd TE and it looks like I may have a bum stick =/
stick is fine but buttons arent registering at all.

looks like this ribbon is the problem. i move it up abit with my finger they register..

now wondering do i take it apart and reattach ribbon .. or ???
markman?
hope this helps anyone out there with similar problems

 

[LuCkymoON]

hmm cracked open the 3rd TE and it looks like I may have a bum stick =/
stick is fine but buttons arent registering at all.

looks like this ribbon is the problem. i move it up abit with my finger they register..

now wondering do i take it apart and reattach ribbon .. or ???
markman?
hope this helps anyone out there with similar problems

did you not just void your warranty? =P

 

[Nakazato]

^^^^:lol u beat me to it

 

[TxdoHawk]

Damn this thread is losing steam quick!

I think everybody just wants their sticks and games, and is sick of the wait. Not much longer though...most US dudes should be set by the end of next week, and then things will get interesting. I look forward to delving into strategy and system specifics on a massive scale with NeoGAF.

 

[Saint Gregory]

That's a really nice setup you have there. Good stuff.

Thanks

It's hard to see in the picture but that thing the stick is resting on is one of the gaming ottomans that Target sells. It makes the perfect sturdy base if you don't have a table near your TV and then when it's time to call it a night everything packs neatly away. Well, kind of neatly...

 

[-Mikey-]

I don't get the akihabara shop website.

Unless they don't have any sticks currently in stock I have no idea where to go on their site to find them : /

 

[the androgyne]

They don't list the sticks in the dropdown menus, only in notices on the home page, and you have to email them (contact@akihabarashop.jp) ... though i think they're all out of sticks at the moment.

 

[LevityNYC]

toys arrived at the store lol so i brought them home for sausage fest09
customers always complain that all we do is play SF all day so whatever

I like the fact that it's alot quieter than my VFHG and the through feels abit tighter/smaller

kudos to markman et al

Nice speakers. Those are Paradigm correct? If so, I have the exact same set....very nice stuff

 

[Fletcher]

What the fuck? Was anyone able to pick up their SE stick from Gamestop today? Mine said next week even after receiving the voicemail saying it would be there YESTERDAY.

 

[LiK]

toys arrived at the store lol so i brought them home for sausage fest09
customers always complain that all we do is play SF all day so whatever

what's your store addy and name? PM me it or something, i'll come by and play some SF

btw, i just went to the Shoryuken forums to see what the fuss was about but the thread has turned into a clusterfuck with trolls and many new users. hard to judge if people are having problems with the stick or with Gamestop in general. it's a mess there.

 

[Dead Prince]

What the fuck? Was anyone able to pick up their SE stick from Gamestop today? Mine said next week even after receiving the voicemail saying it would be there YESTERDAY.

several pages back. some people, including me, are part of the crew that didn't get the stick but got the call.

 

[MarkMan]

Sorry, I didnt read the forums much today, been busy at work.

If there is an issue please call Mad Catz first.

If you want, email me as well MarkMan@sdtekken.com ... I'll try to walk you through... but I'm out at the moment and I'll be out the whole weekend... SF4 launch!

 

[LiK]

Sorry, I didnt read the forums much today, been busy at work.

If there is an issue please call Mad Catz first.

If you want, email me as well MarkMan@sdtekken.com ... I'll try to walk you through... but I'm out at the moment and I'll be out the whole weekend... SF4 launch!

have fun! please take some pics for you blog

 

[kenta]

What kind of buttons would I purchase for replacements on my standard edition FightStick?

I just tried to move the two black ones to the other end and one of the quick disconnects was practically WELDED onto the contacts, and after several minutes of gentle painful tugging it finally snapped the entire button apart and all the pieces came falling out of it. So yeah, now I need a new one.

It LOOKS like a "Sanwa OBSF-30 Pushbutton with Vertical Microswitch" as seen on this page...

http://www.lizardlickamusements.com/pages/pushbuttons.shtml

...but there are so many that look so similar and with such small variations in millimeter diameter I'd like to be certain before jumping on it

 

[CPS2]

What kind of buttons would I purchase for replacements on my standard edition FightStick?

I just tried to move the two black ones to the other end and one of the quick disconnects was practically WELDED onto the contacts, and after several minutes of gentle painful tugging it finally snapped the entire button apart and all the pieces came falling out of it. So yeah, now I need a new one.

It LOOKS like a "Sanwa OBSF-30 Pushbutton with Vertical Microswitch" as seen on this page...

http://www.lizardlickamusements.com/pages/pushbuttons.shtml

...but there are so many that look so similar and with such small variations in millimeter diameter I'd like to be certain before jumping on it

You shouldn't just pull on the disconnects, use a small flathead screwdriver and twist it. Basically you put it against the edge of the disconnect, under the button, and turn it.

Any 30mm snap-in button should be fine. Sanwa OBSF-30 would be the best bet.

 

[kenta]

You shouldn't just pull on the disconnects, use a small flathead screwdriver and twist it. Basically you put it against the edge of the disconnect, under the button, and turn it.

Any 30mm snap-in button should be fine. Sanwa OBSF-30 would be the best bet.

Well thanks for the tip, kind of wish I'd known that earlier. I've been thinking about it and I'll probably just order some flat plugs to fill the holes for the time being, though. Don't know what I need 8 buttons for, really, and now that I've got all 6 white buttons in the US alignment I'm happy with it