NeoGAF Arcade Stick Thread - Page 208

SuperMattyFighter2T · 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by Raging Spaniard:

I was talking to Markman about this (and subsequently made a thread in Shoryuken, lol) but I was wondering, who would be interested in commissioning custom art for their Arcade Stick?

Ive done my fair share of fanart, including one of the Inside Covers for SF IV (not gonna post the damn image again, thats spam!) Along with other stuff

I always see people having to resort to Official art for their sticks, but I think a collaboration could result in some pretty cool shit. Just PM me if youd be interested, thanks!

I was looking for someone to do some art, but I'm out of work right now so it depends on the price. Until then I just stole some stuff from Triumvir/Deviantart for my stick art :)

Btw, how many hours did you spend on the SFIV (inside) cover art? Looks good!

Raging Spaniard · (08-27-2009, 04:20 PM)

Originally Posted by SuperMattyFighter2T:

I was looking for someone to do some art, but I'm out of work right now so it depends on the price. Until then I just stole some stuff from Triumvir/Deviantart for my stick art :)

Btw, how many hours did you spend on the SFIV (inside) cover art? Looks good!

Well, whenever you feel up to it, Im all ears :)

That piece took about 5 days more less .. not in terms of hours though. Worked on it after I was done with work, shit like that, so its hard to quantify it hours wise (probably around 20?). Glad you like it!

SuperMattyFighter2T · (08-27-2009, 05:05 PM)

Originally Posted by Raging Spaniard:

Well, whenever you feel up to it, Im all ears :)

That piece took about 5 days more less .. not in terms of hours though. Worked on it after I was done with work, shit like that, so its hard to quantify it hours wise (probably around 20?). Glad you like it!

I just clicked your link and noticed you've worked for some studios in Utah... You from around Salt Lake? You should come to our SFIV ranbat this weekend. Should be about 35-45 people there. Some BlazBlue also. Could hustle your artwork.

http://forums.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=163665

-PXG- · (08-27-2009, 05:14 PM)

Originally Posted by _dementia:

Hey, that trippy Gum wallpaper would make for excellent stick art.

I was considering a JSR theme too but I have come to prefer simple designs without character art on my sticks. My dualmodded PS360 TE rocks simple Vewlix clone art and insignia.

Sure would. I'll put that into consideration.

NeoGIF · (08-27-2009, 05:45 PM)

Originally Posted by Yes Boss!:

Yeah, I think it looks pretty neat. I'm all for the colorful buttons and it is nice to have a date. I don't speak japanese so all I see is 360 at the famistsu link. Is this stick also coming for the PS3?

I think the new color layout is to take another stab at Hori.

MattyH · (08-27-2009, 05:54 PM)

well ive done it ive ordered a mad catz standard fight stick

MarkMan · (08-28-2009, 04:35 AM)

Namco Arcade Stick (PS1)

Great deal, $45 shipped to the US.

http://forums.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=206169

d0c_zaius · (08-28-2009, 04:54 AM)

Originally Posted by MarkMan:

Namco Arcade Stick (PS1)

Great deal, $45 shipped to the US.

http://forums.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=206169

I've been looking for one of these forever. I PM'd him, thanks for the heads up!

jaydogg691 · (08-28-2009, 05:12 AM)

Originally Posted by MarkMan:

Don't let a logo stop ya from owning a good stick!

It's ok, I already have 2 TE Sticks.

Yes Boss! · (08-28-2009, 06:08 AM)

Amazon has the Mushi Futari Stick for preorder. As usual Japan-only ship. Hoping NCS comes through. This one is not nearly as pretty as the DS stick. But, it is surely different. Don't know what color buttons to put in it until after it is in hand and can see the green.

A Twisty Fluken · (08-28-2009, 06:33 AM)

Originally Posted by d0c_zaius:

I've been looking for one of these forever. I PM'd him, thanks for the heads up!

Hope it works out. It's a BEAST.

memecomplex · (08-28-2009, 06:40 AM)

Originally Posted by Yes Boss!:

Amazon has the Mushi Futari Stick for preorder. As usual Japan-only ship. Hoping NCS comes through. This one is not nearly as pretty as the DS stick. But, it is surely different. Don't know what color buttons to put in it until after it is in hand and can see the green.

HORI-ble!

Yes Boss! · (08-28-2009, 06:45 AM)

Originally Posted by memecomplex:

HORI-ble!

Yeah, pretty bad. A lot less love than what I was anticipating for the second biggest game release of the year.

But, not even an issue that I'm pursuing it. It will be a nice "cool down" stick for November after the October stuff. I'll get it just to support Cave (in a little way) and to have a sister stick for the sexy DS version. Plus, always nice to have a dedicated official stick. It should be able to fixed up with a new button scheme.

MikeE21286 · (08-28-2009, 06:51 AM)

buy.com has the x360 SFIV SE fightstick for $43 shipped right now ($39+$4 shipping). Ended up grabbing one. I was waiting for a deal on a stick.

memecomplex · (08-28-2009, 07:00 AM)

Originally Posted by Yes Boss!:

Yeah, pretty bad. A lot less love than what I was anticipating for the second biggest game release of the year.

But, not even an issue that I'm pursuing it. It will be a nice "cool down" stick for November after the October stuff. I'll get it just to support Cave (in a little way) and to have a sister stick for the sexy DS version. Plus, always nice to have a dedicated official stick. It should be able to fixed up with a new button scheme.

Wow, you're dedicated!
Looking forward to seeing your mushi stick custom.

ShinAmano · (08-28-2009, 01:37 PM)

Ok GAF...help me out before I flip my shit.

Last night I decided to FDAC a stranger in the alps...anyhow I busted out my rarely used Tournament Edition stick to attempt one of Guiles challenges...low and behold I come to find out that the stick does not work anymore. :(

So the buttons seem to function fine (not sure about the xbox or turbo one in the top left) but the stick itself does not register in any direction. Has this happened to anyone else?

I have seriously only used the stick less then a dozen times...was it feeling left out? How do I take care of this without having to send it to MadCatz to repair for (assuming) crazy cash?

JudgeN · (08-28-2009, 01:49 PM)

Well now that MvC2 is out on PSN, i'm thinking about getting a stick but I know nothing about them. Can someone recommend me some good sticks for MvC2 PS3?

ShinobiFist · 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by ShinAmano:

Ok GAF...help me out before I flip my shit.

Last night I decided to FDAC a stranger in the alps...anyhow I busted out my rarely used Tournament Edition stick to attempt one of Guiles challenges...low and behold I come to find out that the stick does not work anymore. :(

So the buttons seem to function fine (not sure about the xbox or turbo one in the top left) but the stick itself does not register in any direction. Has this happened to anyone else?

I have seriously only used the stick less then a dozen times...was it feeling left out? How do I take care of this without having to send it to MadCatz to repair for (assuming) crazy cash?

Did you open it(From the top, not the back)to see if somehow the 5 pin connector got loose. Just in case you have no idea what I'm talking about, here's a pic

ShinAmano · (08-28-2009, 02:11 PM)

Originally Posted by ShinobiFist:

Did you open it(From the top, not the back)to see if somehow the 5 pin connector got loose.

No...never opened or messed with in anyway...I still put the twist-tie back on the cord when not in use.

ShinobiFist · (08-28-2009, 02:24 PM)

Originally Posted by ShinAmano:

No...never opened or messed with in anyway...I still put the twist-tie back on the cord when not in use.

What I meant by that statement was, if you open the stick when you notice the problem. obviously you didn't. So, I suggest if you have the tools(A Hex Key)Open the stick from the top, and take a look at the Joystick itself to see if the cord going to the stick got loose somehow. Markman did a excellent job on how organise the wires are in there. So you wouldn't have any trouble. And besides, almost everything in there is detachable, so don't worry if you pull something by mistake(I doubt you'll do that)And plus, opening the stick from the top doesn't void your warranty.

ShinAmano · (08-28-2009, 02:33 PM)

Originally Posted by ShinobiFist:

What I meant by that statement was, if you open the stick when you notice the problem. obviously you didn't. So, I suggest if you have the tools(A Hex Key)Open the stick from the top, and take a look at the Joystick itself to see if the cord going to the stick got loose somehow. Markman did a excellent job on how organise the wires are in there. So you wouldn't have any trouble. And besides, almost everything in there is detachable, so don't worry if you pull something by mistake(I doubt you'll do that)And plus, opening the stick from the top doesn't void your warranty.

That was all I was worried about. I am very comfortable in modding sticks and I have all the tools to do so...I was just concerned that it was some odd board malfunction and there was nothing I could do.

I guess i could try this when I get home. I was so pissed last night...

ShinobiFist · (08-28-2009, 02:45 PM)

Originally Posted by ShinAmano:

That was all I was worried about. I am very comfortable in modding sticks and I have all the tools to do so...I was just concerned that it was some odd board malfunction and there was nothing I could do.

I guess i could try this when I get home. I was so pissed last night...

Dude, something just hit me, check if somehow your finger hit the switch that controls your actual stick. Is label as "LS DP RS" Is right on top of the lock switch. If it went to RS or LS(I believe) The stick won't function at all, I did this to my brother when he was high. I move the switch to "RS"(Right Analog stick) and he was freaking out, lol. I know "RS" effects the stick, but not totally sure about "LS". But yeah, that's one option you can check before you open it.

_dementia · (08-28-2009, 02:51 PM)

Man, that Mushi Futari stick is extremely hideous.
SADFACE

Yes Boss! · (08-28-2009, 02:56 PM)

Originally Posted by _dementia:

Man, that Mushi Futari stick is extremely hideous.
SADFACE

I've been sad all night (kinda kidding, kinda serious). But, yeah, who's whacked-out idea was it to use that green color base when you've got a different color green on the artwork and then that shitty chartruese hori button?! Maybe because it is so ugly it will be nice...like a little bastard stick. Gotta think positive!

ShinAmano · (08-28-2009, 02:58 PM)

Originally Posted by ShinobiFist:

Dude, something just hit me, check if somehow your finger hit the switch that controls your actual stick. Is label as "LS DP RS" Is right on top of the lock switch. If it went to RS or LS(I believe) The stick won't function at all, I did this to my brother when he was high. I move the switch to "RS"(Right Analog stick) and he was freaking out, lol. I know "RS" effects the stick, but not totally sure about "LS". But yeah, that's one option you can check before you open it.

I tried that :(

I was playing with the fightpad...then for one of the trials i wanted to use the stick so I plugged it in...no response from the stick...I checked all three positions of the selector...then I rebooted the xbox to try again still got nothing (though I can't confirm I tried the switch after the reboot).

ZROCOOL · (08-28-2009, 03:00 PM)

Digging the all white TE stick with multi-color buttons.

Give me a date and ill triple dip!!! ;>

ShinobiFist · (08-28-2009, 03:04 PM)

Originally Posted by ShinAmano:

I tried that :(

I was playing with the fightpad...then for one of the trials i wanted to use the stick so I plugged it in...no response from the stick...I checked all three positions of the selector...then I rebooted the xbox to try again still got nothing (though I can't confirm I tried the switch after the reboot).

Damn, aight. Let's us know what happens when you get home from work. Hopefully, is just the 5 pin connector that got loose and nothing else(Plug it to your PC just in case). Good luck fam, one.

ShinAmano · (08-28-2009, 03:17 PM)

Originally Posted by ShinobiFist:

Damn, aight. Let's us know what happens when you get home from work. Hopefully, is just the 5 pin connector that got loose and nothing else(Plug it to your PC just in case). Good luck fam, one.

Hopefully that is it...though I am fearful as when not in use (and again i have only used it a handful of times) it sits in a spot all to itself in my entertainment center...

MattyH · (08-28-2009, 03:30 PM)

what are the best buttons to use for the standard madcatz sf4 fight stick?
im totally new to the arcade stick scene

Prototype-03 · (08-28-2009, 04:44 PM)

Originally Posted by MattyH:

what are the best buttons to use for the standard madcatz sf4 fight stick?
im totally new to the arcade stick scene

There's no real "best" buttons... It always comes down to preference. For fighters, it's generally preferred to have sanwa buttons & stick and for shmups, it's generally preferred to have seimitsu, but again... It's preference.

Here's a shoryuken thread that goes more in-depth.

http://forums.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=118289

MattyH · (08-28-2009, 04:48 PM)

well im mostly gonna be playing Fighters
but i do play ikruga

d0c_zaius · 04:30 AM

Originally Posted by A Twisty Fluken:

Hope it works out. It's a BEAST.

I havent got a response yet so its not looking good :( But thanks for the good thoughts.

EDIT: no love :(

Baron · (08-28-2009, 04:53 PM)

Regarding that Mushihime stick - well, it's still early and Hori has a history of making minor alterations to stick designs before they're released. There's a bit of hope they'll match the colors up better before it's released. :P

jmro · (08-29-2009, 06:58 AM)

Originally Posted by Yes Boss!:

Amazon has the Mushi Futari Stick for preorder. As usual Japan-only ship. Hoping NCS comes through. This one is not nearly as pretty as the DS stick. But, it is surely different. Don't know what color buttons to put in it until after it is in hand and can see the green.

Yikes. That is hideous

Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku! · (08-29-2009, 07:05 AM)

Originally Posted by Yes Boss!:

Is this the marvel one or one for Asia or a new one or ???

Yes Boss! · (08-29-2009, 07:35 AM)

That is the Asian version coming in a few months...and the 360 flavor (which is looking better and better as the days go on, I might add).

Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku! · (08-29-2009, 07:51 AM)

Man, madcatz is knocking it out of the ball park with their sticks

. Now please madcatz, make the definitive HAPP stick for Marvel. I'm sick of modding SFAC sticks. I'll be disappointed if it's just a TE with Wolverine on it, although I'll understand.

On a semi-unrelated note, is it just me or is the TE actually easier to find in stores now then the SE? I've been looking for one and I called like 8 gamestops in the area and none of them had one and 3 or 4 had TEs.

Yes Boss! · (08-29-2009, 10:02 AM)

This is a long shot but does anybody have a Astro City two-player Saturn Stick that they are looking to get rid of? I think it is called the Virtua Stick Pro.

ShinobiFist · (08-29-2009, 10:09 AM)

Originally Posted by Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku!:

Man, madcatz is knocking it out of the ball park with their sticks

. Now please madcatz, make the definitive HAPP stickfor Marvel. I'm sick of modding SFAC sticks. I'll be disappointed if it's just a TE with Wolverine on it, although I'll understand.

On a semi-unrelated note, is it just me or is the TE actually easier to find in stores now then the SE? I've been looking for one and I called like 8 gamestops in the area and none of them had one and 3 or 4 had TEs.

Dude, that's what I've been saying. HAPP or BUST!

MichaelCorleone · (08-29-2009, 10:19 AM)

Any word on the quality of the stick in the PS3 Tekken 6 bundle?

I may get that just to have a stick then get a better one later, so I have 2 sticks for challengers.

If its crap i'll just skip it.
I do want Tekken 6 though so i'll check the bundle price & crunch some numbers.

MarkMan · (08-29-2009, 10:21 AM)

Originally Posted by Yes Boss!:

This is a long shot but does anybody have a Astro City two-player Saturn Stick that they are looking to get rid of? I think it is called the Virtua Stick Pro.

Someone help this man out...

He's looking for a HSS-0130 Sega Saturn Virtua Stick Pro

Nachkebia · (08-29-2009, 10:24 AM)

I got used to my TE stick and I love it, I feel that I am far better player, I have no problem playing from both sides I can pull off all the special moves

Yes Boss! · 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by MarkMan:

He's looking for a HSS-0130 Sega Saturn Virtua Stick Pro

Yeah, that is the one. I'm at work with only my phone so could not attach a photo, thanks! I remember seeing a link to an auction a few months back on SRK for an eBay listing but google shows no other sellers. I found the cheapy HSS-0104 (grey) and HSS-0136 (psuedo-Astro City) easily enough for purchase but the big one is proving tough. I tried Yahoo Auctions Japan but that site is near-impossible for a non-Japanese speaker.

shagg_187 · (08-29-2009, 10:55 AM)

Originally Posted by Nachkebia:

I got used to my TE stick and I love it, I feel that I am far better player, I have no problem playing from both sides I can pull off all the special moves

"Used to" is not the word you are looking for ;)

ShinAmano · (08-30-2009, 01:36 PM)

So...sad story...I tried the advice above (open the top and check the connections) regarding my dead TE stick and the end result is the same.

The stick and the guide/turbo section is apparently dead...FFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU.

Anyhow what are my next steps? So angry right now.

_dementia · (08-30-2009, 01:58 PM)

ShinAmano, contact Madcatz customer support
They can repair it for free if it's in within the warranty period. I have also heard of them selling new PCBs for $10 if you wish to repair it yourself.

MattyH · (08-30-2009, 02:01 PM)

well what size buttons i need and wether to get semitsu or sawna
and also what the measurements for the art work needs to be
thanks

robot · (08-30-2009, 02:13 PM)

Originally Posted by Yes Boss!:

Yeah, that is the one. I'm at work with only my phone so could not attach a photo, thanks! I remember seeing a link to an auction a few months back on SRK for an eBay listing but google shows no other sellers. I found the cheapy HSS-0104 (grey) and HSS-0136 (psuedo-Astro City) easily enough for purchase but the big one is proving tough. I tried Yahoo Auctions Japan but that site is near-impossible for a non-Japanese speaker.

Someone was selling this stick modded to work on PS3 a few weeks ago (neo-geo forums). It went for around $300 iirc. I almost pulled the trigger on it at least a dozen times.

Yes Boss! · (08-30-2009, 02:39 PM)

I'm trying to find one stock, unmodified. The idea being that I'll convert it to a single player with my spare Astro City panel I've got on the closet (seems possible). I've only started looking seriously over the last week since I just picked up a Saturn. Stick seems like one of those items that owners are reluctant to part with so I might have to be patient...but I'm determined to locate one.

MrBeggar · (08-30-2009, 04:21 PM)

Originally Posted by MarkMan:

Someone help this man out...

He's looking for a HSS-0130 Sega Saturn Virtua Stick Pro

I still have one perfect in the box with all the labels and everything (vf kids and vf2 i think)
Debating whether or not to ebay it.. how much does it go for?
if it's not worth it maybe ill just convert it to ps3
advise me gafffers~