Super "NeoGAF Arcade Stick Thread" II TURBO
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shaunLEGEND
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On every XB1 TE2, there is a on/off switch on the top panel. On PS4, you have to unplug the cable that powers the board or else it will always be on.
BTW, I'm really digging the prototyping you are doing for the TE2 mods. Are you just using photoshop?
mdsfx
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So no switch on the 360 versions? EDIT: Looks like not. Why would they only have that feature on XB1 models?
Thanks
yep, just photoshop.Hey Gaf, I was wondering, is it necessary to use a fight stick to play Street Fighter? Cause I am thinking of getting Street Fighter V when it does come out, but I don't want it to be a hassle. Getting a stick is on my list of things to buy, but it isn't the top priority right now (first is building a PC). I've only played Marvel VS Capcom twice and Street Fighter 4 in the arcades.
Also if I were to buy a stick, which one should I get (normal pricing in which I'm comfortable paying and will get a nicely built product)?
Also if I were to buy a stick, which one should I get (normal pricing in which I'm comfortable paying and will get a nicely built product)?
notworksafe
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It's not necessary to get a stick at all. It is just a matter of preference.
If you decide to get one for SF5, the easiest choices are the HRAP 4 Kai for $150 or the Madcatz TE2 for $200. Both will work fine on PS4 and PC. The main differences are mainly in the parts (Hori uses their own parts, MCZ uses Sanwa). Also the HRAP has the PS4 touchpad.
If you decide to get one for SF5, the easiest choices are the HRAP 4 Kai for $150 or the Madcatz TE2 for $200. Both will work fine on PS4 and PC. The main differences are mainly in the parts (Hori uses their own parts, MCZ uses Sanwa). Also the HRAP has the PS4 touchpad.
Kk thanks for the heads up.
It's not necessary. For many players it is easier, but not all. Snake Eyez and Wolfkrone are both known players who use pads and are threats at majors.
SFV could end up pad-friendlier than SFIV to boot, though too early to tell because we don't know what OS's/heavy execution stuff end up in the game.
If you do go pad, I'd recommend heavily the Hori FC4. Works on W10/PS3/PS4, solid 6-button fighting game pad and quality all around. Runs about $50.
I use pad for KOF and stick for SF/VF myself.
FunkyLounge
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Hori FC4 and other 6 face button pad players:
I am interested in one, but always wondering about one thing. How do you do a EX DP with Akuma?
I mean there are the bumpers for all kicks/all punches, but what if you want to JUST input 2 punches? Is it even possible to press 2 buttons in a row there?
I am interested in one, but always wondering about one thing. How do you do a EX DP with Akuma?
I mean there are the bumpers for all kicks/all punches, but what if you want to JUST input 2 punches? Is it even possible to press 2 buttons in a row there?
MegamanXZero
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Can I get some feeback on these options? All seem nicer than the red. Thinking the white version with black balltop...?
I like the first one, everything in black. Looks very slick and something we haven't seen so far in TE sticks.
just fat thumb it
Yes, I have to in KOF on occasion for CD attacks, and SDMs.
zackmorris
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You don't need to buy a stick to play street fighter. You can play just fine with a normal DS4.
Thanks. Missed this earlier. I'll probably get both to try. I just don't want anything crazy stiff like those old Happ bat-top arcade sticks. I got an old one custom modded before the TE's with Sanwas came out, and when I went back to try it, I couldn't believe how stiff it was.
hikarutilmitt
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sixteen-bit
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And some folks play even better on a pad. It's personal preference.
Hm, maybe I'll just the get the 2lb ones then. Kinda just want to bulk order everything at once since the shipping would be as much as the springs. Might get some extras for some Sanwa sticks in case I like them.
HORI Real Arcade Pro.V Kai Fighting Stick for Xbox One, Xbox 360, & Windows PC Up for preorder
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0136JP894/?tag=neogaf0e-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0136JP894/?tag=neogaf0e-20
sixteen-bit
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Is this the first inter-generational licensed Xbox stick?
mdsfx
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Wasn't Madcatz working on one? Whatever happened to that? A 360/XB1 TE2 would be sweet.
yeah this is the first arcade stick. I think PDP had the MKX fight pad that also did it
I believe Mark said they are still working on it.
longnosedgoblin
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Just out of interest what do the pro players use for pads? Is it just a ds4 or xbone controller or something else? I have looked at the fight commander pads but the moveable dpad seems to be a weak point.
Whatever they like.
PSX pads, 360 pads, MadCatz pads... there's no "right" answer except what you like to use.
longnosedgoblin
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Wasn't looking for the one pad to rule them all, just wondered as some dpads don't really work that well with fighting games.
If you're referring to 360 pad, pretty sure fanatiq uses one for marvel 3. there's a number of guys in the VF community who use them too - rare entity in new york and bountyhunter in jersey (?)
Really, it's whatever you like.
zackmorris
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Which pads are those? Like others have said its all preference, but I don't know about any d pads that don't work well with fighters.
longnosedgoblin
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Well the 360 for me is pretty bad, especially for Street Fighter, but I suppose you could get used to anything.
notworksafe
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The only dpads I've found to be totally bad for fighters are 360 and MKX pads. X1 isn't really great either. But that's me.
RoninChaos
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When is the Chun TE coming out?
longnosedgoblin
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The ds4 is what I prefer at the moment, a lot of the 3rd party pads seem to have poor build quality, with the exception of Hori. You never know reading this thread I may step up to a stick one day.
Okay cool. I've been using the DS3/DS4 for Tekken and Mortal Kombat, but those games were made with a controller layout in mind.
Kk thanks!
notworksafe
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No one answered my question
It's not exactly clear what you are asking.
It depends entirely on how much you like the stock one sliding around and trapping moisture which you have to wipe out (and which may not wipe out completely).No one answered my question
mdsfx
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The KI TE2 is another story thought. Nice plexi on that one.
Yeah, I heard they changed to a thinner panel on the TE2s after the KI one, and it clearly didn't work out.
Oh, sorry. I meant if I had to change it if I wanted to switch art. The stock art is pretty meh.
Guess this means I'm better off switching it.
notworksafe
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In that case, yeah you'll need to get a new plexi if you get new art
mdsfx
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so for anyone who's been waiting, the TE2 side panels are visible on the Madcatz store in all colors, but they are still listed as out of stock at the moment.
Khrysler Jerikho
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What pad did you use? The FC4?
notworksafe
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SFxT stick showed up today! Now to get this set up for PS4 use and get some new art on it!
Gonna actually do it right with a switch and all now that I've gotten the MKX pad down and wire up the PS button as well.
Gonna actually do it right with a switch and all now that I've gotten the MKX pad down and wire up the PS button as well.
Really curious how this turns out. I have a couple of these and it's my favorite shell. Keep us posted.
notworksafe
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Yeah when it comes to premade cases, I've always liked the FS Pro. First time changing the art on one so it should be interesting.
djplaeskool
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Fry's has the HRAP 4 kai for $99 today
I think I might jump on this, swap my Sanwa buttons from my HRAP3 into it.
I think I might jump on this, swap my Sanwa buttons from my HRAP3 into it.
sixteen-bit
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That's a great deal. Might take advantage of it myself.