NeoGAF Arcade Stick Thread
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Who paid you to grab Dr. Pavel?
If it's smushy/getting stuck, you have it. If you want to fix it, you have to void your warranty.
diffusionx
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Linkhero1 said:
PS3, if I recall that was the only one that had its preorder window briefly opened in mid January.
U K Narayan said:
hi
Beer Monkey
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I played with it (SE) a bit tonight, now that I fixed the washer problem this is actually a pretty good stick. I suck at SF IV, but it's not the controller's fault.
I do have issues with one of the buttons, but it's one of the bumper buttons that I don't need. I should have checked the microswitch when I had it open. I'm switching them all to Sanwa anyway.
I do have issues with one of the buttons, but it's one of the bumper buttons that I don't need. I should have checked the microswitch when I had it open. I'm switching them all to Sanwa anyway.
Ravager61 said:
this is how I glued mine. Thanks to this post...
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=14843491&postcount=6252
Dreams-Visions
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welp, if I decide to let the HRAP 3 go, I will offer it up here first. I didn't do the mod work; I had a guy at SRK do it for me. he posts here too (akuma001). great work.
will keep you guys posted.
will keep you guys posted.
Dreams-Visions
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I hear you.George Claw M.D. said:
What I planned on doing is modding the 360 TE stick(s) with the Cthulu board making them:
360/PC/PS3/PS2/PSOne/Wii/GC compatable. So they'd actually be *more* potent than my HRAP3. I can finally play Tatsunoko vs. Capcom with a stick!
I haven't received the TE sticks yet (they are in transit), so I won't have an opinion on them until then. If the stick feels right, it will be an easy decision. If it's a draw...well...we'll see.
Like I said, they're going for $400-$500 on eBay. I'm sure my very nice modded HRAP would command a pretty penny thanks to its 360/PC/PS3/PS2BC compatibility. But imagine if I put up a modded TE stick on eBay. I could see that auction going for several hundred dollars. More than enough to buy another TE stick when more are made.
Like I said, there are some parts that make this a dilemma. But this thread will be the first to know and the first to bid for whichever I decide to sell.
George Claw M.D.
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Yeah, Dreams-Visions. That would be a dream stick. A universal PCB in the TE case would be an awesome stick. I'm sure there will be more than a few of those, among the SRK crowd.
MarkMan
loves Arcade Sticks
Alski said:
http://www.lizardlickamusements.com/pages/boards.shtml
More info here:
http://forums.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=162026
MarkMan,
Got my TE from Amazon today and I can tell you that on circle motions specially I can immediately (in 5 minutes of testing) see a huge difference over my EX2 stick. Everything about the stick screams quality and it feels amazing... I think I want one for my PS3 as well
I have one question though. The glossy part of the stick (the overlay? with the SFIV graphics) has tons of hairline scratches all over it. It looks like the material wasnt finished correctly? Do they all look like this?
Got my TE from Amazon today and I can tell you that on circle motions specially I can immediately (in 5 minutes of testing) see a huge difference over my EX2 stick. Everything about the stick screams quality and it feels amazing... I think I want one for my PS3 as well
I have one question though. The glossy part of the stick (the overlay? with the SFIV graphics) has tons of hairline scratches all over it. It looks like the material wasnt finished correctly? Do they all look like this?
just got my TE (360) in from amazon and played for an hour or two... came in perfect condition and seems to work fine 100%
fuck that JLF square gate though, my QCF's never come out. can't wait to sit down and drop in my ls-32... looking forward to the rounded edges on that square gate
fuck that JLF square gate though, my QCF's never come out. can't wait to sit down and drop in my ls-32... looking forward to the rounded edges on that square gate
polyh3dron
Banned
Wow, 3-Button simultaneous input with the VSHG works fine on SF4. Looks like I won't need to get it Cthulhu'd after all.
A Twisty Fluken
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polyh3dron said:
M-engraved or S-engraved?
C- Warrior
Banned
Are the TE fightsticks quality in question like the SE fightsticks? I know TE's are made of Swana parts, but it's still Madcatz putting everything together...
Anyway, should I go for the HRAP EX or the TE fightstick? Which is more of a bitch to find, and if both are tough find, which is going to be getting the newer shipment sooner?
PS: My SE fightstick is good, I have no problems with it. But I figure I should upgrade and simply return the SE to Fry's (it's obviously still well within the 30 day limit)
Anyway, should I go for the HRAP EX or the TE fightstick? Which is more of a bitch to find, and if both are tough find, which is going to be getting the newer shipment sooner?
PS: My SE fightstick is good, I have no problems with it. But I figure I should upgrade and simply return the SE to Fry's (it's obviously still well within the 30 day limit)
Teknopathetic
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"Are the TE fightsticks quality in question like the SE fightsticks? I know TE's are made of Swana parts, but it's still Madcatz putting everything together..."
Before anyone gives you shit and wastes a post making a joke about it, it's Sanwa not Swana.
Either way, the TE fightsticks seem to be 100% okay. The only real problem with the SE fightsticks that seems common is an issue with the assembly of the lever. The TEs use Sanwa sticks, though, so there's no problems there.
"Anyway, should I go for the HRAP EX or the TE fightstick? Which is more of a bitch to find, and if both are tough find, which is going to be getting the newer shipment sooner?"
At this point, I think if you're not already on a backordered list and not willing to shell out 500+ bucks, you're not getting a TE unless you get lucky with a random store walk-in.
"PS: My SE fightstick is good, I have no problems with it. But I figure I should upgrade and simply return the SE to Fry's (it's obviously still well within the 30 day limit)"
If you want to upgrade, simply buy new parts (though all the parts dealers seem completely *swamped* currently and you may be waiting a week or two for your order to ship) and swap them in your SE fight stick. The only recurring problem with the fightstick is sidestepped when you swap out the stick.
Before anyone gives you shit and wastes a post making a joke about it, it's Sanwa not Swana.
Either way, the TE fightsticks seem to be 100% okay. The only real problem with the SE fightsticks that seems common is an issue with the assembly of the lever. The TEs use Sanwa sticks, though, so there's no problems there.
"Anyway, should I go for the HRAP EX or the TE fightstick? Which is more of a bitch to find, and if both are tough find, which is going to be getting the newer shipment sooner?"
At this point, I think if you're not already on a backordered list and not willing to shell out 500+ bucks, you're not getting a TE unless you get lucky with a random store walk-in.
"PS: My SE fightstick is good, I have no problems with it. But I figure I should upgrade and simply return the SE to Fry's (it's obviously still well within the 30 day limit)"
If you want to upgrade, simply buy new parts (though all the parts dealers seem completely *swamped* currently and you may be waiting a week or two for your order to ship) and swap them in your SE fight stick. The only recurring problem with the fightstick is sidestepped when you swap out the stick.
C- Warrior
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Anyway know of a good tutorial vid on swapping out the fighstick parts with ordered parts?
Teknopathetic
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"Anyway know of a good tutorial vid on swapping out the fighstick parts with ordered parts?"
It's pretty much a "plug and play" affair. For the buttons you simply pull of the plugs on the bottom, snap out the button, snap a new one in, plug it back up. For the stick, I think you only need to unscrew the screws holding it in place, pull off the little adapter, screw the new on, plug the adapter and you're good to go.
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=BDEC0E72AC5926C6
Not really a tutorial, IIRC, but the guy does go inside a TE stick (SE insides are more or less the same so don't worry there) and tinkers around.
It's pretty much a "plug and play" affair. For the buttons you simply pull of the plugs on the bottom, snap out the button, snap a new one in, plug it back up. For the stick, I think you only need to unscrew the screws holding it in place, pull off the little adapter, screw the new on, plug the adapter and you're good to go.
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=BDEC0E72AC5926C6
Not really a tutorial, IIRC, but the guy does go inside a TE stick (SE insides are more or less the same so don't worry there) and tinkers around.
Alright neogaf! I'm being offered to get the SE mad catz stick in exchange for my old hori ps3 fight stick. I'm gonna pay a little more, but also doing him a favor as he just wants a cheap stick. To note, I already have a TE stick, but still wanted a 2nd one for when people come over y'know. Anyway, so the SE should be a lot better than the hori right? Aside from the washer issues.
killdatninja
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With stock parts you're looking at similar performance to the hori stick, I give the FightStick a slight edge with the button response, even though the hori buttons feel better... The stick itself again slight edge to the fightstick, more responsive... I'll post more in depth comparisons between both (FS3/Ex2 vs SE) either later today or tomorrow. However you can purchase parts for the SE stick, and make the stick/buttons as good as your TE stick, something your FS3 is a real pain due to soldering.
C- Warrior
Banned
Alright, I'm ordering some parts.
What the flying fuck is the difference between:
Sawna JLF - TM clone
Sawna JLF - TP
Sawna JLW - TM
And as for the buttons I know I need snaps-ins (since one of the buttons is too close to the joystick plate. But what mm size? 18, 24, 30?
Can anyone just tell me the exact shit I need to upgrade my SE fightsticks to TE standards? Thanks
http://www.starcab.net/index.php?cPath=219_151
What the flying fuck is the difference between:
Sawna JLF - TM clone
Sawna JLF - TP
Sawna JLW - TM
And as for the buttons I know I need snaps-ins (since one of the buttons is too close to the joystick plate. But what mm size? 18, 24, 30?
Can anyone just tell me the exact shit I need to upgrade my SE fightsticks to TE standards? Thanks
http://www.starcab.net/index.php?cPath=219_151
The main 8 buttons on the face are 30mm. The other 2 are 24mm. I don't know enough about sticks yet to help, but the JLF series seems to be more highly regarded than the JLW from my research.C- Warrior said:Alright, I'm ordering some parts.
What the flying fuck is the difference between:
Sawna JLF - TM clone
Sawna JLF - TP
Sawna JLW - TM
And as for the buttons I know I need snaps-ins (since one of the buttons is too close to the joystick plate. But what mm size? 18, 24, 30?
Can anyone just tell me the exact shit I need to upgrade my SE fightsticks to TE standards? Thanks
Oh, and from looking at that link, definitely don't get the clone. It's not a Sanwa part.
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
C- Warrior said:Alright, I'm ordering some parts.
What the flying fuck is the difference between:
Sawna JLF - TM clone
Sawna JLF - TP
Sawna JLW - TM
And as for the buttons I know I need snaps-ins (since one of the buttons is too close to the joystick plate. But what mm size? 18, 24, 30?
Can anyone just tell me the exact shit I need to upgrade my SE fightsticks to TE standards? Thanks
http://www.starcab.net/index.php?cPath=219_151
Buy the Sanwa Joystick JLF-TP.From the drop down box choose the JLF-TP-8-YT model.
You need snap-ins push buttons and the Sanwa OBSF-30 are the correct ones to buy.
Choosing what colors you want is up to you.
outsidah said:MarkMan,
Got my TE from Amazon today and I can tell you that on circle motions specially I can immediately (in 5 minutes of testing) see a huge difference over my EX2 stick. Everything about the stick screams quality and it feels amazing... I think I want one for my PS3 as well
I have one question though. The glossy part of the stick (the overlay? with the SFIV graphics) has tons of hairline scratches all over it. It looks like the material wasnt finished correctly? Do they all look like this?
If you're talking about extremely faint "patterns" in the finish, particularly around the screws, then mine is like that as well. It's possible they're all like that - just some people don't notice because you have to be looking for it in the right light.
Mad Catz has indicated that they'll fix these if you want - but it seems a waste to send the stick in for this. I wonder if it's possible to just get a replacement part mailed.
Markman?
I have been wanting to build a dedicated stick for my PC and hence need a case, now I want to get out of it as cheap as possible and was thinking about using my EX2(at least when my TE eventually turns up) case for the job. Will a Sanwa JLF and buttons fit into one of these cases without too much modding? Keep in mind I plan on using a Chulhu board and would be scrapping the Hori parts and PCB.
sixteen-bit
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Dying the plastic is much more effective than painting it...Kintaro said:
(not mine, just examples from SRK)
polyh3dron
Banned
M-engraved.A Twisty Fluken said:
Robobandit
Member
So apparently barnesandnoble.com does not have any more SE sticks.. I got a shipment delay notification from gamestop saying that I could cancel my order, but since I ordered through bn.com, I can't cancel the order myself.. so I e-mailed customer service asking them to cancel and I haven't heard back from a person yet.. hopefully within the next day or so.
All of my local stores have zero arcade sticks of any kind so I'm screwed, it seems.
All of my local stores have zero arcade sticks of any kind so I'm screwed, it seems.
MarkMan
loves Arcade Sticks
If anyone has questions/issues regarding the tech support details for Mad Catz stuff, please call the hotline or email them.
USA:
Tech Phone: 1-619-683-9830 ext. 3799
Toll Free (USA): 1-800-659-2287
Email: techsupport@madcatz.com
Between 8 AM and 4 PM PST
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No VFHG or HARP RAPH or whatever!
Let's go over some acronyms!
HRAP (Hori Real Arcade Pro)
- SE (Special Edition; SEimitsu)
- SA (Special Addition; SAnwa)
- EX (Denotes Xbox 360)
VSHG (Virtua Stick High Grade)
FSTE or TE (FightStick Tournament Edition)
FSSE or SE (FightStick Standard Edition)
EX2 (Hori EX2 for Xbox 360; NOTE: There was an EX1 for original Xbox)
FS3 (Hori Fighting Stick 3 for PS3; FS1 was for PS1 and FS2 was for PS2)
T5 (Tekken 5 Anniversary Stick)
QD (Quick Disconnects)
USA:
Tech Phone: 1-619-683-9830 ext. 3799
Toll Free (USA): 1-800-659-2287
Email: techsupport@madcatz.com
Between 8 AM and 4 PM PST
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Also!
H
R
A
P
V
S
H
G
No VFHG or HARP RAPH or whatever!
Let's go over some acronyms!
HRAP (Hori Real Arcade Pro)
- SE (Special Edition; SEimitsu)
- SA (Special Addition; SAnwa)
- EX (Denotes Xbox 360)
VSHG (Virtua Stick High Grade)
FSTE or TE (FightStick Tournament Edition)
FSSE or SE (FightStick Standard Edition)
EX2 (Hori EX2 for Xbox 360; NOTE: There was an EX1 for original Xbox)
FS3 (Hori Fighting Stick 3 for PS3; FS1 was for PS1 and FS2 was for PS2)
T5 (Tekken 5 Anniversary Stick)
QD (Quick Disconnects)
C- Warrior
Banned
Matrix said:
Thanks.
dammit, that starcab website doesn't take american express...fuckin europeans.
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