NeoGAF Arcade Stick Thread
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sixteen-bit
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Exactly. The TE has the perfect layout for SFIV's default setup, but you would have to reconfigure for most other fighters.DoubleTap said:
Those are some really awesome prices for the two new HRAP's. I wish I didnt already have a fully modded Mad Catz/ Seimitsu setup so I'd have an excuse to buy one!:lol
Although it isnt a complete loss. I have a couple of friends who are going to be very interested when they see the price and that they can pre-order these from Amazon. Thanks for the link, MM.
Although it isnt a complete loss. I have a couple of friends who are going to be very interested when they see the price and that they can pre-order these from Amazon. Thanks for the link, MM.
SouthernDragon
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What a great video.
Yeah, I much prefer an octagonal gate. I ride the gate because it gives me greater control over the movements. I can't tell you how many times I've jumped because I don't have an audio or tactile signal that tells me I've gone too far. That, and I have a lot of completely casual players over at my house at times, and explaining a concept like qcf/236 is really, really hard when there's no way for them to tell if they are doing it correctly. An octagonal gate would go a long way.
Smaller, uneven zones don't phase me a bit.
pfffft
If I want an arcade experience, I'll go to an arcade. I want to play, play well, and have fun in the process! Trying do a hadouken, but ending up jumping into an opponent's attack is no fun, no fun at all.
Thanks for the advice, though.
Yeah, I much prefer an octagonal gate. I ride the gate because it gives me greater control over the movements. I can't tell you how many times I've jumped because I don't have an audio or tactile signal that tells me I've gone too far. That, and I have a lot of completely casual players over at my house at times, and explaining a concept like qcf/236 is really, really hard when there's no way for them to tell if they are doing it correctly. An octagonal gate would go a long way.
Smaller, uneven zones don't phase me a bit.
memecomplex said:
pfffft
If I want an arcade experience, I'll go to an arcade. I want to play, play well, and have fun in the process! Trying do a hadouken, but ending up jumping into an opponent's attack is no fun, no fun at all.
Thanks for the advice, though.
How does the size of the Hori Playstation 3 Fighting Stick 3 compare to the SFIV SE stick?
I have a Hori stick on order so I can play GGXX ACP on my PS3, but if it is tiny I'm not sure if I should bother. I'm having trouble loading the game on my PS3, anyway (no point buying a stick if the game doesn't work).
I have a Hori stick on order so I can play GGXX ACP on my PS3, but if it is tiny I'm not sure if I should bother. I'm having trouble loading the game on my PS3, anyway (no point buying a stick if the game doesn't work).
Thanks for the heads up, guys. I just pre-ordered the HRAP3-SA from Amazon. That's an amazing price.
I actually just received the HRAP3 regular edition from amazon a couple of days ago but hadn't opened the box yet so it's going back.
For those of you on the fence between buying the regular HRAP3 now, and the SA in October, the deciding factor for me was the fact that you can easily put a Seimitsu LS-32-01 in the SA version (correct me if I'm wrong).
I actually just received the HRAP3 regular edition from amazon a couple of days ago but hadn't opened the box yet so it's going back.
For those of you on the fence between buying the regular HRAP3 now, and the SA in October, the deciding factor for me was the fact that you can easily put a Seimitsu LS-32-01 in the SA version (correct me if I'm wrong).
AZ Greg
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To all you MadCatz SE/TE 360 owners, how is the headset performance for you? With my SE I've tried my old headset using their provided adapter and a new model that doesn't need one. Having problems with both. It only picks up about 50% of what I or the people I'm talking to are saying. An addition to that, it cuts out randomly which makes chatting on it at all virtually useless. It doesn't help that the sound quality is pretty crappy even when it does work.
In the meantime I've just created a second account and taken advantage of the free month of gold MS gives you. Then I just sign on both my accounts, start a party, and chat with the headset in my second profile's controller. Only problem there is that I'm not going to pay for another XBL subscription due to a bad headset jack on my stick. Having two accounts on XBL can't be good for bandwidth either.
I was thinking about picking up a wireless headset. That would bypass having to use the arcade stick's port right? If there was one thing the crappy little EX2 got right, it was the headset jack quality.
In the meantime I've just created a second account and taken advantage of the free month of gold MS gives you. Then I just sign on both my accounts, start a party, and chat with the headset in my second profile's controller. Only problem there is that I'm not going to pay for another XBL subscription due to a bad headset jack on my stick. Having two accounts on XBL can't be good for bandwidth either.
I was thinking about picking up a wireless headset. That would bypass having to use the arcade stick's port right? If there was one thing the crappy little EX2 got right, it was the headset jack quality.
jepjepjep said:
That HRAP3-SA is a really good looking stick. Besides the all-Sanwa parts, what is the difference between the regular HRAP3 and the HRAP3-SA? I noticed the top panel of the SA stick looks like it is metal. Is the top panel of the standard HRAP3 metal or plastic?
Jagernaut said:
It is metal just like the regular HRAP but has a much better top layer...making the whole panel heftier. Also has a better quality finish that wont get scratched as easily. This is the same case with the EX-SE. It also has counter-sunk nuts so you can open it up very easily and quickly in about thirty seconds.
RadarScope1
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So how much are those two sticks, normally? About $150? Too bad there's a $20 price difference. I don't get that. I'd like to have the 360 version. I seem to have a ton of XBLA games I could use it for. But I also have a lot of arcade comps on PS3 (PS2 bc). I need both!
momolicious
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Yes Boss! said:
Im guessing your other recent hobbies are cars? Every hobby looks cheap compared to cars lol
Nah, I'm thirty-four and have never, ever owned a car. Can't stand them and was so much happier when I lived in cities like Berkeley, San Francisco, and Paris where a car is pointless. My last and most recent hobby was flying micro collective pitch helis. Before that, cinematography...my camera setup was about 20k, and considered on the low end of the professional setups.
Gaming is mad cheap! My annual budget is around $5000 and I get tons of stuff for that...though I think I'm gonna go a smidge over that this year.
Gaming is mad cheap! My annual budget is around $5000 and I get tons of stuff for that...though I think I'm gonna go a smidge over that this year.
So the cord on my HRAP2 tore a lil bit a few months back. I just put electrical tape around the tear to keep it from moving too much and it worked perfectly fine. Earlier tonight I fire up 3s to practice for EVO and the stick starts to d/c every once in a while...not good.
This happen to anyone at all? How would I go about fixing this? I got a little over a week before i fly out to EVO and my main stick that i use for tournament is d/cing =*(
The cord is torn right at the part where the cable is exposed from the housing of the stick. There also looks like there's some loose copper wiring when i peeled back some of the electrical tape.
What should i do? NOOOO MY STICK!!
This happen to anyone at all? How would I go about fixing this? I got a little over a week before i fly out to EVO and my main stick that i use for tournament is d/cing =*(
The cord is torn right at the part where the cable is exposed from the housing of the stick. There also looks like there's some loose copper wiring when i peeled back some of the electrical tape.
What should i do? NOOOO MY STICK!!
chrisdat,
just buy a ghetto uses PS2 controller, remove the lead and splice it into your stick...throwing away the broken lead. Once you open your HRAP you'll notice the cable breaks out so it should be very easy to replace...just take a photo before removing the damaged one from the stick. You should be able to find pinouts for both the HRAP pcb and the Sony contoller somewhere online...or just test as you go.
Alternately,
You could open the HRAP up and just completely cut the damaged part out and rewire it. Cosmetically it will still look the same since you could leave the repair inside the case... The cord would just be an inch or two shorter.
just buy a ghetto uses PS2 controller, remove the lead and splice it into your stick...throwing away the broken lead. Once you open your HRAP you'll notice the cable breaks out so it should be very easy to replace...just take a photo before removing the damaged one from the stick. You should be able to find pinouts for both the HRAP pcb and the Sony contoller somewhere online...or just test as you go.
Alternately,
You could open the HRAP up and just completely cut the damaged part out and rewire it. Cosmetically it will still look the same since you could leave the repair inside the case... The cord would just be an inch or two shorter.
memecomplex
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Yes Boss! said:
YB, you still into cinematography?
Btw, MarkMan, just want to give you a shout out as to how awesome the XB360 Fightpads are! Finally got one in my area and it is GAMING BLISS playing with this pad. Closest thing to a Saturn pad on the 360. Love it! Great job MM and MC!
RadarScope1
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Yes Boss! said:
Is there anything differentiating the two sticks? Or do you just like the color scheme better? What's up with the $20 difference these Hori sticks always have? MS licensing issue?
sixteen-bit
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The 360 stick (HRAP EX-SE) uses Seimitsu parts. The stick has a tighter throw and the buttons aren't as sensitive as the Sanwa counterparts in the HRAP3-SA.RadarScope1 said:
Generally, people prefer Seimitsu for Shmups and Sanwa for fighters, but everyone has individual preferences.
Spiderjericho
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Preordered the HRAP3SA. I don't need one, but what the hell. The excitement in the thread has infected me.
I already have the HRAP EXSE. I'd like it if they were to release the HRAP3SE in the states as well.
I already have the HRAP EXSE. I'd like it if they were to release the HRAP3SE in the states as well.
Okay so I'm in Canada, and will be looking to buy a stick at some point. What are my options?
The Fightstick TE is sold out of course. I can't find the HRAP3 anywhere for $99 but on a US site that charges like $70 for shipping. Screw that.
I might not want something with the best parts, but if it doesn't have great parts, I'd like something that's easily moddable.
I'd like something that works with both PC and PS3. I'm assuming that shouldn't be a problem. I realize a 360 stick would be a better fit for the PC, but I'm assuming it'll be all the same if I use the Sixaxis driver on the PC. Something with it's own drivers would be preferable, but is not necessary.
edit: also, is there any stick that will work on both PS3 and 360? If not, is there an easy mod? I can solder, but I'd rather not risk a $150 stick.
The Fightstick TE is sold out of course. I can't find the HRAP3 anywhere for $99 but on a US site that charges like $70 for shipping. Screw that.
I might not want something with the best parts, but if it doesn't have great parts, I'd like something that's easily moddable.
I'd like something that works with both PC and PS3. I'm assuming that shouldn't be a problem. I realize a 360 stick would be a better fit for the PC, but I'm assuming it'll be all the same if I use the Sixaxis driver on the PC. Something with it's own drivers would be preferable, but is not necessary.
edit: also, is there any stick that will work on both PS3 and 360? If not, is there an easy mod? I can solder, but I'd rather not risk a $150 stick.
sixteen-bit
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^^^ Consider the Madcatz SE stick. Cinch to mod.
There are no retail sticks compatible with both platforms, they need to be modded to do so.
There are no retail sticks compatible with both platforms, they need to be modded to do so.
sixteen-bit
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ohTheExodu5 said:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=16568514&postcount=8975
contact him I guess?
sixteen-bit
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This thread might be helpfulTheExodu5 said:
http://forums.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=182775
Totakeke said:
Both have turbo, both can switch between D-Pad/Left/right analog. TE has a longer cable and cord storage. SA is $30 cheaper. TE has a flat control panel and the HRAP angles upward slightly.
sixteen-bit
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Just remember this naming convention with Hori's "special" sticksTotakeke said:
SE = SEimitsu
SA = SAnwa
also, the EX-SE doesn't do analog or turbo
kafka rock opera
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Hey guys total stick newb question. I just got a SFIV SE stick and the joystick is making a popping sound when i move it around(not to be mistaken with a clicking sound) so i was wondering if that normal or if ive got a busted stick i need to exchange? Thanks
Sorry for the bump, but I need some really quick advice.
I went to EB Billings Bridge, and got really lucky. They had a bunch of TE sticks in stock!
Went with the PS3 version. $189.99
Now, I need to decide whether I keep this or not. Now, I can't check that other page about modding, or about PC connectivity. Is it safe to assume I can use this on the PC no problem (I don't mind running Joy 2 Key or the Sixaxis drivers, I just want to know if I can use it flawlessly)? Also, is the PS3 version moddable into the 360 one, or is it just the other way around?
I went to EB Billings Bridge, and got really lucky. They had a bunch of TE sticks in stock!
Went with the PS3 version. $189.99Now, I need to decide whether I keep this or not. Now, I can't check that other page about modding, or about PC connectivity. Is it safe to assume I can use this on the PC no problem (I don't mind running Joy 2 Key or the Sixaxis drivers, I just want to know if I can use it flawlessly)? Also, is the PS3 version moddable into the 360 one, or is it just the other way around?
AZ Greg
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TheExodu5 said:Sorry for the bump, but I need some really quick advice.
I went to EB Billings Bridge, and got really lucky. They had a bunch of TE sticks in stock!
Now, I need to decide whether I keep this or not. Now, I can't check that other page about modding, or about PC connectivity. Is it safe to assume I can use this on the PC no problem (I don't mind running Joy 2 Key or the Sixaxis drivers, I just want to know if I can use it flawlessly)? Also, is the PS3 version moddable into the 360 one, or is it just the other way around?
Will work flawlessly on the PC. You may need to DL some drivers though. As far as modding for dual console use, everything I've read indicates that the best route is to buy a 360 stick and mod from there.
AZ Greg said:
Was hoping it would be the other way around, but figure it wouldn't be thanks to Microsoft's proprietary garbage.
Sticking with the PS3 stick. I only have BlazBlue on PS3, and Street Fighter IV on PC at the moment. Most of the people seem to be chillin' on the PS3 anyways, and at least my friends won't mind using the Dualshock or Sega Saturn pads on the system, whereas they'd have to use the 360 pad on the 360. I just won't bother with fighting games on the 360.
I've never owned an arcade stick before...but god damn this stick is sexy as hell. Wow.
Yeah. The 360 version of the stick with a Cthulhu board (for PS3 support) and an Imp kit (for automatic switching) would probably be the easiest.AZ Greg said:
A Cthulhu and an Imp kit would probably run you about $50-60USD.
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I use the Madcatz wired 360 pads (Gamestop branded) for my padhacks. They're very easy to work with. Cheaper than a Cthulhu, too.
How bad is the Hori Fighting Stick 3? Mind you that I've never owned an arcade stick. I was considering of getting it because it's only few euros more expensive than the Mad Catz Street Fighter pad. (it's 40 euros at one internet shop)
The SE Mad Catz stick would be 70 euros which might be too much for now.
I would be mainly playing BlazBlue and maybe I'd get Street Fighter IV too.
The SE Mad Catz stick would be 70 euros which might be too much for now.
I would be mainly playing BlazBlue and maybe I'd get Street Fighter IV too.
Bananimus said:
In either case, is internal modding of the TE stick required? If it's all external, I definitely wouldn't be against giving it a shot. Might not want to risk my first stick mod job on a $190 stick though.
Tonza said:
Everyone has told me that stick is absolute garbage...I was looking at it a few months back. I've been told it's much better to save up for the SE stick.
sixteen-bit
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It's not a bad starter stick at all. Just check akachan ningen's record in the GAF SFIV tourneys. That's the controller he uses.Tonza said:
uh oh, here comes catfish with the rebuttal
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