donkey show
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Will do. =)brain_stew said:Impressions please!
I got loads of VC games and Accent Core in my Wii begging for this thing.
Wish I work didn't end in 3 hrs. =(
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Hori Fighting Stick for Wii
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I got loads of VC games and Accent Core in my Wii begging for this thing.
Wish I work didn't end in 3 hrs. =(
rollingstart
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Jirotrom said:
I would actually like to know a number of people who will be buying Accent Core on Wii who didnt have any of the PS2 version, I dont expect it to be very high.
and I get if people want to play VC games with it, but pretty much every game except for Neogeo ones are ment for a controller. I guess Street Fighter 2 and a few others, but in general most are ment for a Dpad.
my biggest problem with it is that Hori went with a CC type setup instead of having it plug into the GCN slot.
citrus lump
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Linkzg said:
That wouldn't work. It'd have to plug in via the usb.
rollingstart
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citrus lump said:
why not? a Gamecube controller works with Gamecube games, VC games, and Wii games.
the only thing you would loose out on is a home button.
the year 20XX
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Linkzg said:
You could just get a Hori Gamecube stick.
donkey show
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I don't see how that would be too much of an issue unless you're afraid that it might cause lag. The less wires that run across from the Wii to my couch, the better. I'll have my brother come over to my house tonight and see if these sticks are up to snuff. He's way better than me at Accent Core so I'll take his word.Linkzg said:
rollingstart
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donkey show said:
its not a lag thing, it is more that I have serious doubts it would work with Gamecube games, which would increase my interest because I could play SC2 with it.
donkey show
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I see where you're coming from now. Although I doubt it will work with SC2, I could try it when I get home as well.Linkzg said:
MrPing1000
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Xisiqomelir said:
FFS YES I KNOW I TURNED IT OFF WITHOUT SAVING *speed mashes A*
donkey show
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Okay, I'm currently testing out how the Fighting Stick works with a shitload of games. Will be posting impressions soon.
Grampa Simpson
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I recieved two in the mail from yes-asia. One was defective. Does anyone know the return policy?
donkey show
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Alrighty, impression time.
First thing that came to mind when I took it out of the box was the weight. It has a good heft to it like a good arcade stick should and weighs a bit more than the old Dreamcast arcade stick. The stick itself is good with the handle not being too long. It has a nice short throw feel and works great if you hold the control stick from the bottom. The face buttons are kinda clanky and have a loose feeling to them, but you get used to it easy. The default layout of the buttons is also excellent, making games like Street Fighter much better.
Plus, this looks a lot better in person than it does in pictures. Nice shiny surface and the buttons don't look really cheap. It's not VSHG, but I think it feels better than the typical Hori stick overall.
But how does it play?
Well the reason I bought the stick in the first place was for Accent Core. Well, my brother and I messed around with it and fucking thing rocks. It pretty much controls and feels as how you would expect it to. All the motions translate well, button placement is just right, and everything responds on point. It's no cheap wannabe fighting stick. This is the real deal. If you own Accent Core on the Wii, this is pretty much a must.
But how about other games?
Perfect. I don't want to play with the CC for fighting games any longer (at least traditional ones anyway). Never did I have a problem pulling off a shoryuken or a spinning pile driver.
Hey, it works kinda. :lol
Awesome for shmups like the Star Soldier series, Gradius, etc. Turbo controller switches work like a charm if you use them as well. =)
It pretty much works with all Genesis, NES, SNES, and TG-16 games and I'm sure it will be perfect for Neo-Geo ones as well. As for N64 games, it's a no-go of course. I also tried it with several Wii games that you could use the classic controller with such as DBZ:BT2, but that didn't work so well either. Also, don't expect to be navigating the Wii Menus with the stick. It doesn't read it, which is probably why the Wiimote is connected to a long cable. It's weird though considering it read the stick controls in the home menu while attempting to play DBZ:BT2.
So is this thing worth buying? Fuck yes. If you have Accent Core or are planning to get it, this is a no-brainer. The same thing applies if you love classic fighting games or even shmups. As a classic controller, it works well with older games and gives them a more arcadey feeling. Great purchase and awesome build.
First thing that came to mind when I took it out of the box was the weight. It has a good heft to it like a good arcade stick should and weighs a bit more than the old Dreamcast arcade stick. The stick itself is good with the handle not being too long. It has a nice short throw feel and works great if you hold the control stick from the bottom. The face buttons are kinda clanky and have a loose feeling to them, but you get used to it easy. The default layout of the buttons is also excellent, making games like Street Fighter much better.
Plus, this looks a lot better in person than it does in pictures. Nice shiny surface and the buttons don't look really cheap. It's not VSHG, but I think it feels better than the typical Hori stick overall.
But how does it play?
Well the reason I bought the stick in the first place was for Accent Core. Well, my brother and I messed around with it and fucking thing rocks. It pretty much controls and feels as how you would expect it to. All the motions translate well, button placement is just right, and everything responds on point. It's no cheap wannabe fighting stick. This is the real deal. If you own Accent Core on the Wii, this is pretty much a must.
But how about other games?
Perfect. I don't want to play with the CC for fighting games any longer (at least traditional ones anyway). Never did I have a problem pulling off a shoryuken or a spinning pile driver.
Hey, it works kinda. :lol
Awesome for shmups like the Star Soldier series, Gradius, etc. Turbo controller switches work like a charm if you use them as well. =)
It pretty much works with all Genesis, NES, SNES, and TG-16 games and I'm sure it will be perfect for Neo-Geo ones as well. As for N64 games, it's a no-go of course. I also tried it with several Wii games that you could use the classic controller with such as DBZ:BT2, but that didn't work so well either. Also, don't expect to be navigating the Wii Menus with the stick. It doesn't read it, which is probably why the Wiimote is connected to a long cable. It's weird though considering it read the stick controls in the home menu while attempting to play DBZ:BT2.
So is this thing worth buying? Fuck yes. If you have Accent Core or are planning to get it, this is a no-brainer. The same thing applies if you love classic fighting games or even shmups. As a classic controller, it works well with older games and gives them a more arcadey feeling. Great purchase and awesome build.
donkey show
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No problem. ^^ I figure I should get the word out as to how good these sticks are, especially since they're rather multipurpose as well. =)
SouthernDragon
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So, this is my christmas gift, I take it.
Nice impressions, donkey show!
I suppose you don't have any Neo-Geo games yet (only Garou is available on the japanese VC, right?) to test it with?
I'd really like to know if the ABCD buttons are mapped on the BYXL stick buttons, respecting the original Neo-Geo layout, and not as a line a la Capcom.
I suppose you don't have any Neo-Geo games yet (only Garou is available on the japanese VC, right?) to test it with?
I'd really like to know if the ABCD buttons are mapped on the BYXL stick buttons, respecting the original Neo-Geo layout, and not as a line a la Capcom.
Nope, not really.
When you're used to the Neo-Geo stick, you tend to make a 45° angle with your buttons hand.
The "flat line" YXLZ layout is *NOT* respectful of the way you handle a Neo-Geo stick, while the BYXL, though not perfect, is much closer to this feeling.
Moreover, I wonder if the Horii stick uses its own mapping settings on the VC, or if it's using the classic controller ones, because if so...
Pureauthor
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donkey show said:
brain_stew
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How dos it map Mega Drive controls to the buttons?
Lee N said:
You are adding a tilt that isn't on the Wii stick. The Wii fighting stick has a rather "horizontal" button layout, whereas on the NeoGeo one the buttons are arranged closer to 45°. You can't just rotate the buttons in your photoshop, as this kind of defeats the whole argument. The button layout is fixed, you can't rearrange them on the Wii fighting stick.
Thus, as far as I can see, the only way to mimic the NeoGeo layout is how it was done: BYXL.
donkey show
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Yeah, I could check that tonight. I think I have enough points on my JP Wii to get some Garou action after work tonight.Shito said:
That's my take on it too, although I'm guessing you can trick it to think otherwise since it will randomly read it as an analog connection in random games when you press the home button. I'll have to investigate this a bit more.
donkey show
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Like I mentioned, SFII is perfect. The layout is just like you described considering this is what the stick was essentially made for. Custom button configuration depends on the game itself if it allowed it, so there might be issues with future games (which I doubt since most used a similar setup). As for the Neo Geo games, I don't know yet. I'll check it out after work tonight.Jirotrom said:
Count Dookkake
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Can I import this to use on a US console or is there some kind of region coding?
donkey show
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Nope, I've tested it on both US and JP systems. Works like a charm on both.
Count Dookkake
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donkey show said:Nope, I've tested it on both US and JP systems. Works like a charm on both.
Shit, I was hoping you'd say no. Now I have to buy the damned thing!
donkey show
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^ BUY TWO!!!
Takeda Kenshi
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Count Dookkake said:
Crap, me too.
Oh well, gotta add something else to the ever growing list of game related items to buy...brain_stew
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What's everyone's experience with Play Asia like? Am I likely to be charged import tax in the UK if I buy it from there and how long am I likely oing to be waiting for it?
donkey show, does the Fighting Stick have some kind of rubber at the bottom so it doesn't move? sometimes players can get a little out of control :x
i do want Accent Core, but i don't think it's possible for me to import that joystick, i'll have to dig more about that later. i was thinking of using the GCN controler for Accent Core, how is it? craptacular? does it control with the GCN joystick or d-pad?
i do want Accent Core, but i don't think it's possible for me to import that joystick, i'll have to dig more about that later. i was thinking of using the GCN controler for Accent Core, how is it? craptacular? does it control with the GCN joystick or d-pad?
donkey show
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The cube controller? I don't really want to think about using that tbh, but I'll try tonight. It works just fine with a CC, so that really should be your first option.Saoh said:
broadwayrock
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brain_stew said:
If it costs over £18 you will be charged.
It might be worth waiting till October the 26th when it comes out in the UK:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000SKLUXS/
..and i think it comes out on November in the US.
brain_stew
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broadwayrock said:
Yeah, after investigating postage charges a bit more I think I'm going to wait for the UK release. Hopefully Neo Geo games are available by then.
brain_stew
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jgkspsx said:
Its going to be painful having both this and the Metal Slug Anthology and not being able to use them together. A Classic controller to GC adapter would be awesome if only for this reason.
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