Super "NeoGAF Arcade Stick Thread" II TURBO

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This is one of the unique fighting controller I have ever seen. lol

Yeah the IST guys in Korea make custom versions of the Makestick Pro. They have an option to have custom panel options such as this keyboard controller example. Too bad they haven't reached outside Korea because they have neat ideas including a custom PS4 PCB they have.

While I might not get that type of Makestick Pro, I hope my friend can buy me a shell with either the custom PS4 PCB or the one with the Dual Shock 4 pad hack when she is at Korea.

Hmmmm - I'll check when I get back. Thanks!

If you haven't checked yet, the GGXrd PS4 TE2 has plastic rings on the buttons. They are loose that way to make removing buttons easier without destroying the plastic tabs on the buttons. You can take off the button like normal then you can take off the ring easily.
 
Does anyone here have that Cronus controller adapter that lets you use last gen fighting sticks for the new consoles? Looking into buying one.
 
Does anyone here have that Cronus controller adapter that lets you use last gen fighting sticks for the new consoles? Looking into buying one.

All accounts are to use the Titan One and not the Cronus Max. It's banned at some tournaments due to compatibility issues plus the nonsense drama surrounding its creation. The guy who originally designed the CM made the TO and it's supposed to be better.
 
Does anyone here have that Cronus controller adapter that lets you use last gen fighting sticks for the new consoles? Looking into buying one.

The TitanOne still requires that the PS4 controller to be authenticated every 10 minutes which is claimed to last less than a second. In a tournament match less than a second could mean the difference between victory and defeat. I'm going to wait out until a company releases a proper PCB which has cross-console compatibility.
 
The TitanOne still requires that the PS4 controller to be authenticated every 10 minutes which is claimed to last less than a second. In a tournament match less than a second could mean the difference between victory and defeat. I'm going to wait out until a company releases a proper PCB which has cross-console compatibility.

Or just replug every match. To be fair through it aint a reliable device in a tournament anyways. Hopefully China will get on the real deal.
 
Woot! LED PCB came in today!

XB1 KI TE2, no art, Silent JLF + Kowal, OBSCs with silencers. I have 3 kids so these silent parts do wonders :)

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Anyone know why there are so few PS4 arcade sticks when compared to the X1?

They're a newer line of sticks as the X1 sticks have been around for a little over a year. That and ps3/ps4 switch means ps3 players will pick them up as well as they can use them if/when they upgrade to a ps4 pain free. Can't forget scalpers picking them up as well to me a profit.

I understand where you're coming from as I've been trying to get one for almost 3 months and have ran into one problem after another. I'm guessing in a few months the shortages won't be as bad.I've been wanting to get more into Xrd on ps4 but I can't play pad for shit.
 
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More coming soon, big plans for this baby.
 
Does the xrd stick have the clear rings under the buttons like the te2? If so you need to use them. See if they are still on your old buttons.

Edit: the LED board does not secure the buttons in place in any way.

Hey - thanks for the tip. That's exactly what it was! Weird addition to the buttons... is this a TE2 only thing? What's the point of them?
 
Hey - thanks for the tip. That's exactly what it was! Weird addition to the buttons... is this a TE2 only thing? What's the point of them?
It's because the buttons are recessed inside the plexi instead of on top like most arcade sticks. The clear rings accommodate for the buttons clipping in to only the thin metal panel, adding material thickness so they stay tight (you've seen how loose they are without it).
 
That's correct. I have to plug my headset into my controller while i use my arcade stick

Thanks. I was thinking about getting an arcade stick before MKX comes out but I may wait until a chat version comes out. I may even wait for the XB1 hit box.

On a side note, I tried out the XB1 standard controller on Killer Instinct the other day. The moves that required quarter circles were hard to pull off. I was thinking that MK might translate better for that controller since it doesn't heavily rely on those kind of motions.
 
I posted this in the Fighting games weekly thread, though I'd place here to.

Amazon has the HORI Real Arcade Pro 4 Kai for PlayStation 3/4 up for pre order at $149.99
get one while you can (if you're interested)

Preordered, thanks. I'm kinda conflicted though, since wasn't the HRAP V5 coming out in Japan this month? I'm not too sure on the differences between the two, but I think I'd rather get the newest one. Does anyone know if/when that one might come out in the west?
 
Yes! HORI Real Arcade Pro 4 Kai pre-ordered (TE2 canceled :/ )

Preordered, thanks. I'm kinda conflicted though, since wasn't the HRAP V5 coming out in Japan this month? I'm not too sure on the differences between the two, but I think I'd rather get the newest one. Does anyone know if/when that one might come out in the west?

That one is supposed to come out 2/19 in Japan.

The only difference seems to be that the V has the red panel and the spacing is different. The V has standard spacing and the Kai has the stick spaced a little farther to the left and the buttons a tad farther up. Supposed to make it more comfortable. They're both releasing around the same time, just in different regions initially, and it seems one's not really any newer in terms of tech. Just a personal preference thing.
 
Yes! HORI Real Arcade Pro 4 Kai pre-ordered (TE2 canceled :/ )



That one is supposed to come out 2/19 in Japan.

The only difference seems to be that the V has the red panel and the spacing is different. The V has standard spacing and the Kai has the stick spaced a little farther to the left and the buttons a tad farther up. Supposed to make it more comfortable. They're both releasing around the same time, just in different regions initially, and it seems one's not really any newer in terms of tech. Just a personal preference thing.

Hmm... Thanks for the info. How important would you say the spacing between buttons/stick is when starting out with arcade sticks? I'm going to probably also pick up the TE2 along with a Hori stick, and I'm a little worried that the differences between the two when it comes to spacing might hinder me somehow.
 
Hmm... Thanks for the info. How important would you say the spacing between buttons/stick is when starting out with arcade sticks? I'm going to probably also pick up the TE2 along with a Hori stick, and I'm a little worried that the differences between the two when it comes to spacing might hinder me somehow.

The extra spacing probably gives you a little more room which is nice, but probably only noticeable if you're used to one. Also, I don't know 100% the spacing is the only difference, but it certainly looks that way. Looking at the 4 Kai on Amazon US and the V on Amazon Japan. The right side buttons and switches are identical.
 
I posted this in the Fighting games weekly thread, though I'd place here to.

Amazon has the HORI Real Arcade Pro 4 Kai for PlayStation 3/4 up for pre order at $149.99
get one while you can (if you're interested)

Pre-ordered as well, been waiting for this one. The only way that stick gets better is if it is PC compatible as well.
 
How important would you say the spacing between buttons/stick is when starting out with arcade sticks?
The spacing is strictly a comfort issue, which is an improvement in my book. Learning to switch between them is a really good idea anyways.

Pre-ordered as well, been waiting for this one. The only way that stick gets better is if it is PC compatible as well.
Since it's PS3/PS4, it will indeed work on virtually anything as it's a generic USB HID device.
 
How does the hori compare to TE2 you guys? I currently have TE 2 on pre order but the shipment date is late april. I want to get a stick before MK release. Any info will help me out. How are the parts in it? are they as good as sanwa?
 
How does the hori compare to TE2 you guys? I currently have TE 2 on pre order but the shipment date is late april. I want to get a stick before MK release. Any info will help me out. How are the parts in it? are they as good as sanwa?

Stick in it is great, I like the hayabusa more than sanwa. Buttons are ymmv. I hate them, personally.

Case is a good size, but a bit light for me. Worth the price for 150.
 
I've yet to try either the Hayabusa stick or the Kuro buttons, but I have old TEs I can swap out parts with, so for $50 less, and having way more functionality in panel buttons, and an all-black color with minimal graphics, I'm stupidly excited for the Hori.

The TE2 from what I've seen online is kind of a big letdown for me at $50 more. I don't care about modding the art, so paying $50 more for a stick with less control-pad button functionality is not attractive.

I really wanted Mad Catz to make a more basic PS4 stick without all the modding frills like their Pro stick (I have the SFxT ones) at a lower price point. The Hori is a lot closer to that, but has the extra features like the touch pad, L3/R3 etc.

Unless you like modding, I'd have a hard time recommending the TE2 for a new stick user, and I owned exclusively MadCatz sticks of multiple styles last gen. The Hori seems like a much better value.
 
The spacing is strictly a comfort issue, which is an improvement in my book. Learning to switch between them is a really good idea anyways.

Oh yeah? Why's that? I figured it would only make things more difficult.

The extra spacing probably gives you a little more room which is nice, but probably only noticeable if you're used to one. Also, I don't know 100% the spacing is the only difference, but it certainly looks that way. Looking at the 4 Kai on Amazon US and the V on Amazon Japan. The right side buttons and switches are identical.

The color is also a huge deciding factor for me at this point... The black just looks so much better than red.
 
Think you can just open it from the bottom and pop the buttons out. Friend has one, but I didn't check too closely.

Just ordered one! I read a review on shoryuken kuro buttons and hayabusa joystick and it got glowing reviews. They go as far saying its good as sanwa. Thanks again for your help guys. Will cancel the madcatz pre order then.
 
So is Sony ever going to get the PS3 TE sicks working on PS4, or do I need to buy this?

Sony doesn't care. I heard the guys who make Skull Girls made some drivers that let ps3 sticks work on ps4, but it's up to individual devs to use those. Last I heard, most other devs haven't used them, so you should probably just buy a new stick.
 
Happened to check Amazon and saw the 4kai was up for preorder finally and bit. Came here to mention it and, well... yeah.

Super happy as I love my V3 Kai, I just had to buy the Hayabusa to drop into it. Now It'll basically be stock as I want it and I get to finally try out the Kuro buttons.

This and the PSN flash sale made for an interesting day.
 
So is Sony ever going to get the PS3 TE sicks working on PS4, or do I need to buy this?

It's never going to happen, I gave up on waiting for that and Madcatz to release their sticks in the UK and took a punt on the Kai. I can soon swap buttons and sticks out if I hate them, but I grew up playing in arcades so I can get used to most pretty easily. If it moves all directions and the buttons don't stick down because of a cigarette burn it's all good.

Oh yeah? Why's that? I figured it would only make things more difficult.
Being good is being able to adapt.

/yoda

heh, I agree - I'm adaptable to most controllers, but rarely go by the measure of 'good' these days.
 
Thanks for the heads up on the kai availability.

Anyone have insights on the hackability of the hori fighting commander 4, particularly pcb solder points? Ps4 pads are such a pos, but ive heard rumblings of the fc4 being an option for builders.
 
I posted this in the Fighting games weekly thread, though I'd place here to.

I'm still kinda concerned about the Kuro buttons. How exactly do they differ to the Sanwas? Stiffer?

Will probably get one too regardless, since the driver issue seems to have been swept under a rug and madcatz are pretty slow to announce anything concrete for europe.
 
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