NeoGAF Arcade Stick Thread

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Heh awesome!

Didn't really expect that my kids would end up showing up on the front page of Kotaku from that photo contest. Though I will say that I'm glad that I kept their faces out of the pic, might as well keep a bit of anonymity on the internet. Now I just have to figure out what Tekken characters I need to dress them up as next for the release of TTT2 :).
 
Heh awesome!

Didn't really expect that my kids would end up showing up on the front page of Kotaku from that photo contest. Though I will say that I'm glad that I kept their faces out of the pic, might as well keep a bit of anonymity on the internet. Now I just have to figure out what Tekken characters I need to dress them up as next for the release of TTT2 :).

Eh, they didn't even ask you if they could post a photo of your children on their site as a news story? Geez.
 
Eh, they didn't even ask you if they could post a photo of your children on their site as a news story? Geez.

Well I did go ahead and post it here on GAF, pretty much already public. That is why I used the shot of them both facing the screen though, was already expecting it to be out there just not really this out there. Not worried about it myself.
 
Someone talk me into buying the V3 A3 as my first stick!

In perspective I could just wait until September when Tekken Tag Tournament 2 releases.
 
What would be a good first arcade stick for a fighter newb? Should one simply grab one of the Madcatz TE editions that get released for nearly every new fighting game?

Any good deals for Europeans? The coupons that were linked in this thread seemed US only...
 
What would be a good first arcade stick for a fighter newb? Should one simply grab one of the Madcatz TE editions that get released for nearly every new fighting game?

Any good deals for Europeans? The coupons that were linked in this thread seemed US only...

I got one of the SE Street Fighter sticks as my first one and then learned to mod on that one. Those are going for 40-50 bucks online if not cheaper. Of course you could always go TE and not have to worry about modding!
 
Ugh my right input is starting to negative edge, causing a lot of unwanted dashes and shoryukens. I switched out the joystick to my old one and the problem persists, is it perhaps the board on the stick?
 
Probably. You can test it by turning the PCB on the stick itself one or two turns to switch up the directions, then if it still happens with whatever direction that microswitch is sitting in now you know it's the PCB. They are about $13 from focusattack or paradise arcade and really easy to swap out.
 
I finally bit the bullet and ordered a te kitty for my r1 te stick. Anyone have experince ordering from toodles directly through his. Godlikecontrols.com site? What were the shipping times like?
 
I finally bit the bullet and ordered a te kitty for my r1 te stick. Anyone have experince ordering from toodles directly through his. Godlikecontrols.com site? What were the shipping times like?
Very quick. I ordered on a Monday or Tuesday and had my parts by Friday.
 
I got one of the SE Street Fighter sticks as my first one and then learned to mod on that one. Those are going for 40-50 bucks online if not cheaper. Of course you could always go TE and not have to worry about modding!

Thanks. Is modding required or would an unmodded SE stick be fine for a beginner, or would it build bad muscle memory or something akin to that?
 
Thanks. Is modding required or would an unmodded SE stick be fine for a beginner, or would it build bad muscle memory or something akin to that?

It's fine for learning on but the generic parts (joystick and buttons) get beat up and will need to be replaced with Sanwa/Seimitsu parts pretty quickly.
 
I finally bit the bullet and ordered a te kitty for my r1 te stick. Anyone have experince ordering from toodles directly through his. Godlikecontrols.com site? What were the shipping times like?

It's never taken more then 3 business days to get my stuff in CA. I've placed probably 4-5 orders with him.
 
finally picked up a VSHG, no more sticks for me (I hope).

A bad quality iphone pic of my bad habit
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Whenever they get those ChimpSMD's in stock, I'm gonna mod my incoming SCV stick so it can play PS2 as well...and maybe add some TTT2 style art to it, even though I play Tekken on pad (Probably something with Ling, Askua/Jun). Anyways thanks for the deal on those stick Markman!
 
Ah damn, thought the Hori SCV mounting plate would be the same as the HRAP3's, but it's the same as the TEs. Gotta get another mounting plate for my LS-56-01. :S
 
Hell yeah, VSHG 4 lyfe. Easily my favourite stick. Wish I could get another.

since I've never seen one in person, what makes them so special. i have a few HORI ones and a MadCatz Pro stick and love them all. I just always see people raving about the VSHG. can you tell me more about it?

thanks
 
since I've never seen one in person, what makes them so special. i have a few HORI ones and a MadCatz Pro stick and love them all. I just always see people raving about the VSHG. can you tell me more about it?

thanks

It's nice and heavy yet a bit smaller than the TE, the button layout is Sega style and therefore awesome, it feels nice to use and rest your hands on, and it looks stylish as hell without needing to do anything to it.
 
OMG. Looks so much better in person. Should've gotten the 360 one too. Can't beat $100 shipped.

Shoutouts to Jun at Hori for shipping it to me.

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since I've never seen one in person, what makes them so special. i have a few HORI ones and a MadCatz Pro stick and love them all. I just always see people raving about the VSHG. can you tell me more about it?

thanks

A couple of the reasons I think why the VSHG is legendary is that it probably served as the framework for modern arcade stick designs. It also looks similar to what can be found in Sega Lindbergh cabinets. It was cheap when it was introduced years back but since it has been out of production for years, they have went up. Also uses a Sega Lindbergh layout stock which is similar to the GDLK Astro City 1P layout.

It also looks cool. If it had mounting plates for Seimitsu levers... It could have been a definitive stick for 3rd Strike players.

I thought Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown would encourage Sega to bring it back but nope. :(
 
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Couldn't pass this one up over here, they're getting harder and harder to find. I'm not particularly fond of the case (BTW this is the same case being used in the upcoming Guilty Gear stick), but now that it has Sanwa parts it makes everything better, right? :P

OMG. Looks so much better in person. Should've gotten the 360 one too. Can't beat $100 shipped.

Shoutouts to Jun at Hori for shipping it to me.

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Jun is my homie! I wish they had more help, it's a small staff over there. Oh yea, Kadey, I sent you an email!

A couple of the reasons I think why the VSHG is legendary is that it probably served as the framework for modern arcade stick designs. It also looks similar to what can be found in Sega Lindbergh cabinets. It was cheap when it was introduced years back but since it has been out of production for years, they have went up. Also uses a Sega Lindbergh layout stock which is similar to the GDLK Astro City 1P layout.

It also looks cool. If it had mounting plates for Seimitsu levers... It could have been a definitive stick for 3rd Strike players.

I thought Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown would encourage Sega to bring it back but nope. :(

This much is true. I studied the VSHG heavily and even reviewed it back when it first came out. I used it a lot in my study in developing early Mad Catz FightSticks.
 
Ah damn, thought the Hori SCV mounting plate would be the same as the HRAP3's, but it's the same as the TEs. Gotta get another mounting plate for my LS-56-01. :S

It's amazing how much the new HORI SCV stick referenced the design of the TE stick! The artwork application, the internal structure, the side panels being modular etc. Even the same mounting plate! It's like they took our base design from 2008 and added some extra stuff (which I like, except the trap door, lol). I don't blame them, I think it's a way better move then answering back with the HRAP V3/VX series.

Now don't get me wrong, I love the V3/VX series but there were a lot of things as a fan/consumer that I did not like. Artwork application is one and artwork fading is another. Also the weight. I'm aware that you can always make things heavier but it was obvious from customer feedback that they needed more heft, thus bringing their SCV stick to a solid .5 lbs more than the current TE.

The best part out of all this. It makes me very happy to see arcade stick companies (not just Hori), making constant improvements/additions to their product portfolio. As a fan/collector, it means more stuff for me to buy, but it also breeds for stronger competition amongst companies/brands.

Wow, interest up.

Any word on Sanwa selling those parts separately?

From what I heard, it won't be for awhile. Later this year seems likely.



** Note my posts here are not reflective of Mad Catz. ;)
 
So, GAF. How do I begin modding my arcade stick? Specifically, art. Do I need to buy anything to begin customizing the art or can I do it/print it all myself (or from a print shop)? What are these plexis I hear of mentioned casually and what is their function?

None of the links in OP work anymore, btw.
 
So, GAF. How do I begin modding my arcade stick? Specifically, art. Do I need to buy anything to begin customizing the art or can I do it/print it all myself (or from a print shop)? What are these plexis I hear of mentioned casually and what is their function?

None of the links in OP work anymore, btw.

Check this out:

http://www.tek-innovations.com/arthobbies/

What kind of stick do you have? Art's Hobbies (the link above) also provides artwork to be printed out along with the plexi options.


None of the links in OP work anymore, btw.

Apologies. I'll update that.
 
Goddammit.

I received SCV TE stick from a UK retailer today with a torn box and the seals on the inner removed. I figured, fair enough, so long as the stick itself was alright, I could deal with some damage to the box.

Nope.

The thing feels used. It feels I don't know, dusty? Also, is there meant to be a clear film on the art? There's a couple of scratches on the red side and... the LB button doesn't work at all. I'm so pissed right now.
 
Goddammit.

I received SCV TE stick from a UK retailer today with a torn box and the seals on the inner removed. I figured, fair enough, so long as the stick itself was alright, I could deal with some damage to the box.

Nope.

The thing feels used. It feels I don't know, dusty? Also, is there meant to be a clear film on the art? There's a couple of scratches on the red side and... the LB button doesn't work at all. I'm so pissed right now.

This is very unfortunate to hear. Send me a PM and I'll have it sorted out for you. Thanks.
 
I'm gonna give the Hitbox website two(2) options:

-stock some more so I can finally get one
-face some wrath!

edit: site says may 4th now! hurrah huzzah
 
Check this out:

http://www.tek-innovations.com/arthobbies/

What kind of stick do you have? Art's Hobbies (the link above) also provides artwork to be printed out along with the plexi options.

Apologies. I'll update that.
The SFxTK V.S. I got from Yes Boss!. You picked the entry yourself
and I sent you a PM you never replied to ;_;.

So from what I deduce.. your regular stick art is attached to the back of a piece of plastic which means it can not be changed, and the only way to add custom art is to use a piece of plexiglass instead so that you can wedge some custom art underneath without it being physically attached to the rest of the stick? Is that correct; or is some sort of adhesive used to attach the art? What's the difference between a panel replacement and a panel cover?

Considering doing an Iron Man themed stick. Sketching out ideas in my head for if I get the time, and looking for appropriate art that's high enough resolution.
 
hey guys any good website to buy arcade parts, i used to buy from lizardlicks but you know the deal with them.

besides focusttack what other option do i have.

it has to be able to ship internationally.
 
The SFxTK V.S. I got from Yes Boss!. You picked the entry yourself
and I sent you a PM you never replied to ;_;.

So from what I deduce.. your regular stick art is attached to the back of a piece of plastic which means it can not be changed, and the only way to add custom art is to use a piece of plexiglass instead so that you can wedge some custom art underneath without it being physically attached to the rest of the stick? Is that correct; or is some sort of adhesive used to attach the art? What's the difference between a panel replacement and a panel cover?

Considering doing an Iron Man themed stick. Sketching out ideas in my head for if I get the time, and looking for appropriate art that's high enough resolution.

No adhesive is used to attach the art. Panel replacement is a whole cover replacement (made out of sturdy plexiglass). Panel cover is just a plexicover.

(SORRY I FORGOT!)

lol
 
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