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[Fitts]

I bought a PS4 Hori Kai when they were first released and it arrived damaged. I submitted a return request the same day I opened it (March 14th) and received an email a few days later (16th) asking for pictures of the damage. I responded with several and never received a follow up email. I then submitted a message via the website on the 26th and haven't heard back from that either. I just noticed there is a phone number on the shipping label (I feel dense for not seeing it sooner) so I'll be calling that tomorrow.

Terrible service. I won't be doing business with them again.

 

[FireSol]

Well..now I wanna 2nd stick, not because I've became a masker, but because I just wanna find the more comfortable for me. I'm almost solve all my problems, but new one appears. In my opinion the body of HRAP4 it to small for me, my right hand is lying on the edge of the stick and because of that it getting tired very quickly, from what i saw on photos TE2 body is bigger and myght be better for me

 

[Skilletor]

Well..now I wanna 2nd stick, not because I've became a masker, but because I just wanna find the more comfortable for me. I'm almost solve all my problems, but new one appears. In my opinion the body of HRAP4 it to small for me, my right hand is lying on the edge of the stick and because of that it getting tired very quickly, from what i saw on photos TE2 body is bigger and myght be better for me

The struggle is real.

 

[FireSol]

The struggle is real.

yep, I've tried to return to fight pad, but now it feels so unnatural

 

[sixteen-bit]

I bought a PS4 Hori Kai when they were first released and it arrived damaged. I submitted a return request the same day I opened it (March 14th) and received an email a few days later (16th) asking for pictures of the damage. I responded with several and never received a follow up email. I then submitted a message via the website on the 26th and haven't heard back from that either. I just noticed there is a phone number on the shipping label (I feel dense for not seeing it sooner) so I'll be calling that tomorrow.

Terrible service. I won't be doing business with them again.

Who are they btw?

 

[Hellshingu]

I hope some of the sticks don't get shipped with dings and scrapes that'd bum me out a lot if I got one like that. Anyone planning on getting the splitframe bag? I don't travel anywhere so thats not a deciding factor and if I did I'd get a TE2 for that. I just want to use it for protection around the house when I'm not playing.

 

[Fitts]

Who are they btw?

Hori.

 

[Skilletor]

I hope some of the sticks don't get shipped with dings and scrapes that'd bum me out a lot if I got one like that. Anyone planning on getting the splitframe bag? I don't travel anywhere so thats not a deciding factor and if I did I'd get a TE2 for that. I just want to use it for protection around the house when I'm not playing.

I'd go with the qanba defender bag. Half the price, doesn't look like "gamer gear," has plenty of cushioning, and can be used as something other than a stick bag.

I have a few bags, though, so I wouldn't be buying it anyway. Still just seems super over priced to me.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Hori.

Hori more like Horible.

Sorry to hear about that experience.

 

[Skilletor]

Hori more like Horible.

Sorry to hear about that experience.

Way back during the PSX days, before I started using a stick, I had a 6 button PSX pad. All of my friends, who played on stick and had MAS', made fun of me by saying exactly what you did.

#memories

 

[Hellshingu]

I'd go with the qanba defender bag. Half the price, doesn't look like "gamer gear," has plenty of cushioning, and can be used as something other than a stick bag.

I have a few bags, though, so I wouldn't be buying it anyway. Still just seems super over priced to me.

Do those fit the VLX pretty well? I know ArcadeShock is offering a 20% discount on the SplitFrame back making it $80.

 

[Skilletor]

Do those fit the VLX pretty well? I know ArcadeShock is offering a 20% discount on the SplitFrame back making it $80.

Yeah, fits almost perfect. The top of the bag snaps over the top inch or two of the VLX that sticks out from the rest of the bag.

 

[Hellshingu]

Yeah, fits almost perfect. The top of the bag snaps over the top inch or two of the VLX that sticks out from the rest of the bag.

Hmm looks pretty nice. Can't beat $50 either.

 

[Gunslinger]

Any idea on when amazon will ship the USFIV fightsticks? When i ordered it said April 16th but now there's no specific date. Anyone else ordered that particular stick form Amazon have any news? MKX is only 8 days away would like to receive the joystick asap.

 

[Skilletor]

Sooner.

 

[Freshmaker]

I gave my TE2 a review just for fun.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e37IJJMIvbE

TLDW: It's a stick.

 

[vg260]

Put black Sanwas in my Hori Kais last night. I got 24 mm Sanwa buttons to replace the start/options one on the top, but they don't fit tight for some reason and can too easily rotate. It was moving around way too much in the socket, so I just put back the Kuro one in there. It's got a higher ridge to make it less likely to miss-hit, but wanted a Sanwa on in there for consistency, and because you can remap it to something else in case you want to use it in-game.

Anyone know what would work to make the fit tighter?

 

[Grifter]

Put black Sanwas in my Hori Kais last night. I got 24 mm Sanwa buttons to replace the start/options one on the top, but they don't fit tight for some reason and can too easily rotate. It was moving around way too much in the socket, so I just put back the Kuro one in there. It's got a higher ridge to make it less likely to miss-hit, but wanted a Sanwa on in there for consistency, and because you can remap it to something else in case you want to use it in-game.

Anyone know what would work to make the fit tighter?

Has anyone else tried this? I was gonna grab a 24mm button for my Kai too.

 

[Vade]

Has anyone else tried this? I was gonna grab a 24mm button for my Kai too.

I had no issue with this

 

[vg260]

I had no issue with this

Did you put in a Hori OBSF-24?

 

[sixteen-bit]

try the screw-ins instead (OBSN-24)

 

[vg260]

For some reason the 24 mm hole might me a little on the big side. The Kuro 24mm was tad on the loose side too, just not as much as the Hori. Not really worth buying a couple 24mms as the shipping would be just as much. I just put some electrical tape around the sides of the button, and that seemed to help.

 

[GeoNeo]

I gave my TE2 a review just for fun.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e37IJJMIvbE

TLDW: It's a stick.

They need to improve that plexi for future versions. Moving around like that is not really acceptable for something that is priced that high.

 

[ShadyJ]

try the screw-ins instead (OBSN-24)

Do the screw in buttons fit properly?

 

[Hellshingu]

I gave my TE2 a review just for fun.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e37IJJMIvbE

TLDW: It's a stick.

That 1eyedwezel character is ridiculous. I really do hope they can get the plexi issue fixed in a revision. I wish they'd opt for something more like the razer atrox. I really like that stick too bad I'm not buying one since the only game I'd play with it is KI.

 

[Freshmaker]

They need to improve that plexi for future versions. Moving around like that is not really acceptable for something that is priced that high.

I wasn't sure if that was plexi or just plastic.

 

[mdsfx]

I wasn't sure if that was plexi or just plastic.

Plexi is basically plastic

Edit: were you thinking of safety glass?

 

[vg260]

I wish Mad Catz would move away from the Dark Hai (gray color) buttons and went with true black. I've never thought they look that great.

 

[sixteen-bit]

I wish Mad Catz would move away from the Dark Hai (gray color) buttons and went with true black. I've never thought they look that great.

I like how they look on the VSHG, but they clash with almost everything else.

 

[Sorta Maximus]

I think I have VLX withdrawal but May isn't here yet. I'm a living time paradox. May can't come soon enough!!

 

[Hellshingu]

Did you guys order your gamerfinger buttons directly from them or from somewhere like FocusAttack?

 

[Freshmaker]

Plexi is basically plastic

Edit: were you thinking of safety glass?

Plexiglass is what I assumed it was short for.

 

[mdsfx]

Plexiglass is what I assumed it was short for.

It is, but plexiglass is a polymer, isn't it?

 

[Freshmaker]

It is, but plexiglass is a polymer, isn't it?

Yeah apparently. I never gave it much thought. It can be an acryllic glass according to wiki. Learn something new all the time.

 

[StarCreator]

Was pretty sure Plexiglass is a brand name for an acrylic product, just like Lexan is a brand name for a polycarbonate product.

 

[mdsfx]

Was pretty sure Plexiglass is a brand name for an acrylic product, just like Lexan is a brand name for a polycarbonate product.

bingo. i think you're right

 

[Yaari]

Did you guys order your gamerfinger buttons directly from them or from somewhere like FocusAttack?

I bought mine from http://akihabarashop.jp/
Having to deal with customs in Europe, I asked them to downvalue the package, it was cheaper than even using FocusAttack during their discount option.

That said, they haven't shipped yet. And SAL is pretty slow. So I hope they get to it soon.

 

[Hellshingu]

I bought mine from http://akihabarashop.jp/
Having to deal with customs in Europe, I asked them to downvalue the package, it was cheaper than even using FocusAttack during their discount option.

That said, they haven't shipped yet. And SAL is pretty slow. So I hope they get to it soon.

Well I am in California so FocusAttack will probably be the fastest.

 

[Prototype-03]

Well I am in California so FocusAttack will probably be the fastest.

Yeah, Focus Attack is pretty fast. They arrive within a week.

Although, I hear that if you order from GamerFinger themselves, you get a nice box. It ends up being more expensive due to international shipping and ends up being slower too.

 

[Hellshingu]

Yeah, Focus Attack is pretty fast. They arrive within a week.

Although, I hear that if you order from GamerFinger themselves, you get a nice box. It ends up being more expensive due to international shipping and ends up being slower too.

Yeah the box looks pretty nice. Not sure if it's worth the time and extra money honestly.

 

[shaunLEGEND]

Is anybody else constantly checking this thread for more TE news from Markman? I mean I know dude is busy but this is bordering on the biggest tease ever.

Conspiracy theory sarcasm time: he meant it as an April fool's joke but the positive reception it got totally backfired and now mad catz is scrambling to make our dreams a reality. Thanks mad catz!

Real talk I know this is somehow benjiedude's fault.

Well I am in California so FocusAttack will probably be the fastest.

I actually am thinking about selling mine if you are interested. They are the clear ones. Absolutely nothing wrong with them, I just prefer the look of the blacks (which had I known were translucent I would have ordered in the first place). I'd let em go for $5 a piece and include a set of additional black caps. Just let me know.

 

[braves01]

Is anybody else constantly checking this thread for more TE news from Markman?

I'm constantly checking for more VLX pics. New TE info would only make me sad since I already bought a TE2, lol.

 

[Hellshingu]

I actually am thinking about selling mine if you are interested. They are the clear ones. Absolutely nothing wrong with them, I just prefer the look of the blacks (which had I known were translucent I would have ordered in the first place). I'd let em go for $5 a piece and include a set of additional black caps. Just let me know.

I'm actually looking to get blacks as well to match my VLX when it comes in. Thanks for the offer though.

 

[Yaari]

Makes me wonder if the ones I bought are clear black then. Didn't know they sold both. Akishop definitely doesn't seem to have 2 types of black.

 

[shaunLEGEND]

I'm constantly checking for more VLX pics. New TE info would only make me sad since I already bought a TE2, lol.

ArcadeShock's Twitter will most likely be your best bet to get your fix.

I'm actually looking to get blacks as well to match my VLX when it comes in. Thanks for the offer though.

Yeah black would definitely go best with that. The only thing visually that would bother me is the circular button outline on the stock vlx artwork. I feel that would really clash with the octagonal rims. Obviously just my humble opinion of course. Sorry I can't shut up when it comes to visual design stuff.

Makes me wonder if the ones I bought are clear black then. Didn't know they sold both. Akishop definitely doesn't seem to have 2 types of black.

Yeah I don't think there are solid black ones, at least for g2 versions. Don't worry they look really nice.

 

[Skilletor]

I check hoping people post more pictures.

 

[benjiedude]

Is anybody else constantly checking this thread for more TE news from Markman? I mean I know dude is busy but this is bordering on the biggest tease ever.

Conspiracy theory sarcasm time: he meant it as an April fool's joke but the positive reception it got totally backfired and now mad catz is scrambling to make our dreams a reality. Thanks mad catz!

Real talk I know this is somehow benjiedude's fault.

Lol.He wouldn't April Fool's us on March 31st...would he? (Starts thinking quietly and sweating)

 

[sixteen-bit]

Lol.He wouldn't April Fool's us on March 31st...would he? (Starts thinking quietly and sweating)

Japan time?

 

[Hellshingu]

Yeah black would definitely go best with that. The only thing visually that would bother me is the circular button outline on the stock vlx artwork. I feel that would really clash with the octagonal rims. Obviously just my humble opinion of course. Sorry I can't shut up when it comes to visual design stuff.

Same here its the only thing holding me back from pulling the trigger on a set of them. I'm growing on them though little by little.

 

[PureYeti]

Is anybody else constantly checking this thread for more TE news from Markman? I mean I know dude is busy but this is bordering on the biggest tease ever.

Conspiracy theory sarcasm time: he meant it as an April fool's joke but the positive reception it got totally backfired and now mad catz is scrambling to make our dreams a reality. Thanks mad catz!

Real talk I know this is somehow benjiedude's fault.

I'm just waiting for pad announcement