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Super "NeoGAF Arcade Stick Thread" II TURBO
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King Mystery
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Got a Wii Tatsunoko vs. Capcom Arcade FightStick that's modded to work on PSOne/PS2.
I don't use it though. I've tried getting into arcade sticks several times, but it never works out because I have a really hard time throwing hadoukens. After getting frustrated, I just give up. Maybe it has something to with having a square gate?
I can throw hadoukens all day on a DualShock controller though. =)
I don't use it though. I've tried getting into arcade sticks several times, but it never works out because I have a really hard time throwing hadoukens. After getting frustrated, I just give up. Maybe it has something to with having a square gate?
I can throw hadoukens all day on a DualShock controller though. =)
just practice practice and practice. youll get used to it.
I found hadoukens easy to learn on a stick. It's more of a reverse "L" motion with a square gate.
Shoryukens, on the other hand, are killing me. I can throw them non-stop on a cherry mx keyboard, but I can barely get a single one off on a stick. Maybe I should have tried a hitbox instead. I get that the motion is supposed to be a "Z" -- forward, down, and into the corner of the gate. It just never seems to register, and I suspect that I'm not hitting the corner properly for both the down and forward microswitches to be registering simultaneously.
This is with a Mad Catz stick. I've also tried a Seimitsu that I bought for shmups, but it's way too sensitive (too easy to hit diagonals unintentionally). I haven't tried a Sanwa stick yet.
Oni Link 666
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I got my first stick sicne the SNES days yesterday. I got a Madcatz TVC stick and one of those Mayflash Wii to USB converters. I went with this one over a X360 stick because I wanted to use it with TVC and VC games on Wii as well as on PC. I like it. It looks nice and it has a nice weight to it. I do have some problems with it though. The most annoying one is how sensitive the buttons are. It often registers a button push when I barely touch one of the buttons. It feels almost as if I could get a button to register if I blew on it hard enough. I often end up doing EX moves and taunts on accident in SSFIV.
Also, I'm not so sure about the square gate. I haven't used a stick in years, so I don't know if I would like an 8 way gate better, but I think I might.
This isn't the stick's fault, but SSFIV doesn't work that well with the adapter + stick. It won't let me use start to skip all the start up logos. It won't let me do anything until I get to the main menu, actually. And sometimes the movement on the stick stops working if I tab out and come back in. It works great with emulators though.
Is the X360 WWE brawl stick pretty much the same thing as the TVC stick? I might get one of those too since it probably works better with SFIV.
Did you buy it modded or did you mod it yourself? I would be interested in a mod like that.
Also, I'm not so sure about the square gate. I haven't used a stick in years, so I don't know if I would like an 8 way gate better, but I think I might.
This isn't the stick's fault, but SSFIV doesn't work that well with the adapter + stick. It won't let me use start to skip all the start up logos. It won't let me do anything until I get to the main menu, actually. And sometimes the movement on the stick stops working if I tab out and come back in. It works great with emulators though.
Is the X360 WWE brawl stick pretty much the same thing as the TVC stick? I might get one of those too since it probably works better with SFIV.
Did you buy it modded or did you mod it yourself? I would be interested in a mod like that.
StarCreator
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Square gates ARE 8 way, as they allow you to move in eight directions.
Oni Link 666
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Yeah, I know that. I have been using the stick. I guess it's called something else. Octagonal gate maybe? Hexagonal? Is there another kind? I'm new to this.
Number one isn't exactly the answer I needed, but the answer for 3 specialy is beyond anything I hoped, thanks =D
Oni Link 666
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http://www.mediafire.com/?jabg8c1bq55gkh4
I made this real quick with the template and some art (from the box) and some smart blur. I put the PSD file in the .rar. Or did you want like a NES Castlevania screenshot?
http://www.mediafire.com/?jkxd667x21v0w09
I made this real quick with the template and some art (from the box) and some smart blur. I put the PSD file in the .rar. Or did you want like a NES Castlevania screenshot?
its perfect, thanks so much.
I think someone just recently linked to this, but here is a specific link to Slagcoin's restrictor info. May shed a bit more light on square and hex gates. I personally bought a hex gate myself, but really find the square gate to work just fine for P4A and haven't even tried the hex.
Slagcoin - Restrictors Scroll a bit down and you are mainly looking for the 8-Way section.
TricksterLoki
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TricksterLoki
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Still working on mah artwork XD I think I have decided on the one I want to use, but Im making more because it fun :3
Edit: Dont enlarge this... it gets realllllly big for some reason.
Edit: Dont enlarge this... it gets realllllly big for some reason.
Oni Link 666
Member
Thanks.
Did you just print out that jpeg I posted in the thread? I just posted that as a preview. The PSD file has the whole thing. I don't even know exactly what size it would need to be to print it out on a home printer. I think people usually take it to Kinkos or something and get it printed as a "laminated label".
Romneto just posted a video highlighting his friend Oscar's custom Perfect 360 joystick fitted with a Multi-Console Cthulhu chip.
Parakeetman
No one wants a throne you've been sitting on!
Are you aware of how small the Hori Mini sticks actually are? Here's a comparison:
I think you'd be better off with a $30 BrawlStick from Amazon as it is full-sized and easily moddable to arcade-quality parts.
Yep, cute and fun, the Mini. But better to go a little bigger on the money and get something a bit bigger, with more options. I tend to look at it as a "keychain" version of the bigger sticks. Shits and giggles.
Also, these have been listed for a bit on amazon NA but still no word on release date. There is that specific 360 version slated for NA (japan only has the blue and black triple flavors). Complicating things, there is a image out there of the japanese box of the 360 version...so probably coming to japan too.
(and it is small! comes in a package that hangs on a hook in retail)
Also, these have been listed for a bit on amazon NA but still no word on release date. There is that specific 360 version slated for NA (japan only has the blue and black triple flavors). Complicating things, there is a image out there of the japanese box of the 360 version...so probably coming to japan too.
(and it is small! comes in a package that hangs on a hook in retail)
Yay! Last piece I was waiting for came in today, so I finally got to put all the pieces together!
Used (but perfect as far as I can tell) SFIV TE from Amazon Warehouse Deals.
Sanwa clear ball top and 30mm snap ins from Arcade Shock.
Countersunk washers and bolts from an online RC Car Supplier.
Plexi extended top, dust washer and my print done by Art at Tek Innovations (who else).
Side panels from Gummowned/Focus Attack, finished to a shine by me.
Everything but the painting was done today when I got the art. Took about 3 hours (not counting the painting... that took about a week of sanding, priming, sanding, priming... laquer, laquer, laquer)
Next up is a couple clear 24mm for the back and plexi and art for the bottom! I know the image is hectic, but damn I love the way it turned out. I am eyeballing a FoeHammer box next.
Used (but perfect as far as I can tell) SFIV TE from Amazon Warehouse Deals.
Sanwa clear ball top and 30mm snap ins from Arcade Shock.
Countersunk washers and bolts from an online RC Car Supplier.
Plexi extended top, dust washer and my print done by Art at Tek Innovations (who else).
Side panels from Gummowned/Focus Attack, finished to a shine by me.
Everything but the painting was done today when I got the art. Took about 3 hours (not counting the painting... that took about a week of sanding, priming, sanding, priming... laquer, laquer, laquer)
Next up is a couple clear 24mm for the back and plexi and art for the bottom! I know the image is hectic, but damn I love the way it turned out. I am eyeballing a FoeHammer box next.
EVO stick signed by Mr.Wiz, the Cannon bros, Sp00ky, Haunts, Team Hori, God's Garden crew, Choco+Momo, Gamerbee, Laugh, Ryan Hart, Uryo, Gootecks, Nitsuma, SFIV producers, etc.
Thanks Marky.
This is exactly what I wanted to do with my EVO stick. Did you get all of these at EVO?
the androgyne
Member
*yoink* 980Y for this Virtua Stick, thank you very much!
Oni Link 666
Member
I have some questions about arcade stick care. What are the most common things that mess sticks up? Should I be worried about dust messing it up? Should I keep my stick in its box while I'm not using it?
The Phantomnaut
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Latest pic of my stick collection including the newest Hori Real Arcade Pro V Kai models!
MezzoForte
Member
for August, the HRAP3 SE and the HRAP Unicorn (second one I picked up this year). I LOVE the PS-14-GX. Shouts to Seimitsu.
It's an EX2 fighting stick by Hori for the 360. I got tired of getting owned with that horrible pop up d-pad (good for weapon selection like Gears, but not fighting games.) I'm happy with it thus far and I only paid $30's for it (used) from a friend of mine who takes excellent care of his stuff.
At any rate, I don't know what I'm missing so can anyone recommend a good stick that's affordable (around $100's) that is better than the one I have? I really like it but I do have some issues as far as comfort and I'd like to get concave buttons but I'd have to figure out how to do that. Any help would be great.
At any rate, I don't know what I'm missing so can anyone recommend a good stick that's affordable (around $100's) that is better than the one I have? I really like it but I do have some issues as far as comfort and I'd like to get concave buttons but I'd have to figure out how to do that. Any help would be great.
AZ Greg
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Selling my Eightarc Fusion Ivory if anyone is interested:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=41243309&postcount=8147
Will include original boxing as well.
The only one on Ebay is going for quite a bit more. PM if interested.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=41243309&postcount=8147
Will include original boxing as well.
The only one on Ebay is going for quite a bit more. PM if interested.
StarCreator
Member
EX2s are bottom of the barrel so pretty much everything on the market would be a step up; trying to think of worse sticks, only the T6 wireless stick comes to mind. If $100 is the price you're willing to pay, I think the Hori Soulcalibur V sticks are often on sale at that price lately.
Concave buttons don't exist in Japanese form factors as far as I know. For good reason too; you need to be able to rapidly switch fingers between buttons and making the buttons concave would just be counterproductive.
MezzoForte
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yeah ditto forreal. It's kind of funny though, I've missed numerous opportunities to catch the OG SA but the SEs literally found me when I wasn't even actively searching for them. I have no idea how that happened haha.
ExitPlanetDust
Member
2nd? Mother ffff.....
Wish one would "find" me. To be fair, I've never really searched other than looking for it while looking for other things on YAJ.
Class looking stick, like the PS2 version of the EX-SE. I've got the easy-to-get SA version, but nothing really special about that one. Never even use it.
MezzoForte
Member
I know right.
yeah the first one I ever got was off of YAJ. Incidentally, around the same time the seller I bought it from listed a mint and complete original SA that had a minor PCB issue that sounded like an easy fix, but some dude snatched it before I could. It was a buy-it-now that went for like 3,000 yen. Ridiculous opportunity missed.
you are referring to the HP2-185 with regards to what you have, right? You don't prize yours? I dunno, I think if I had one it would be my second favorite behind the Unicorn. It happens to rock my favorite of the black-body HRAP color schemes and it's stocked with RGs. To each his own though, hope I find one soon.
storafötter
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So thanks to GAF I got my eyes on a hitbox and I am very eager to try it because I love the keyboard "style" of it.
Does anyone with big hands play this thing?
http://www.hitboxarcade.com/products/hit-box-ps3-pc
Because I saw some youtube video that complained about its small design.
Does anyone with big hands play this thing?
http://www.hitboxarcade.com/products/hit-box-ps3-pc
Because I saw some youtube video that complained about its small design.
aggro crag
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storafötter;41268626 said:
But I don't think it's an issue, since the way it's configured, your palms will likely be resting close to the middle of the panel.
If palm space is an issue, might be worth checking out the SRK forums for someone that can make metal panels for the Madcatz TE stick. I know there was a user that goes blklightning21 that did them for a while. But I think he might have stopped. If he is still active, I'd recommend him. His initial run was rough, in terms of return period. But he later resolved that, by putting people into queues and wait lists.
This is quite tempting. I normally prefer pads but my right thumb starting to bother me a bit because of work and I figure playing on a stick should relieve that.
storafötter
Member
Thanks for the answer and tips. Well I do tend to adapt easily as-long as I have my palms resting. I will look into buying this when I visit the US in December.
Which one is the HP2-185? Don't really know the numbering scheme.
I meant the white PS2 with blue buttons that looks like the rare one you have for PS2 Well-loved by many but I don't really play any PS2 games really. So don't use it.
MezzoForte
Member
Sister Unicorn! This is the HP2-185. You have the HP2-260. I happen to think both are pretty, but this one I gotta have for some reason.
McBradders
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I love that one... so good!
Sister Unicorn! This is the HP2-185. You have the HP2-260. I happen to think both are pretty, but this one I gotta have for some reason.
Yep, that one is nice. I'll keep my eyes open for one. Most of my sticks are from this gen and on. Only have ten or so from previous generations.
Thanks for responding, I appreciate your opinion.
I like the stick so for now, it'll do fine but going forward, I have a better idea of what to look forward to. May I ask, what makes the EX2 such a bad stick? I actually like it-sure it has a few issues but I'm a novice when it comes to purchasing arcade sticks so my judgement may not be the best.
StarCreator
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By far the biggest problem is they break far too quickly with moderate use and the parts are not designed to be replaceable (nonstandard formfactor buttons directly soldered to a PCB). I've seen far too many EX2s end up as paperweights within months of purchase.
The buttons and lever also have inferior feel and response to arcade standard parts; the EX2's lever can be strangely unresponsive and the buttons are mushy and hard to actuate.
Speaking of older sticks, I've been enjoying this PS1 stick.
I got it as a beater stick for use with my Saturn via a convertor. It is delivering. Stick is very responsive (Omron switches), buttons are great, and I would not change them since the pastel colors are pretty nice.
I got it as a beater stick for use with my Saturn via a convertor. It is delivering. Stick is very responsive (Omron switches), buttons are great, and I would not change them since the pastel colors are pretty nice.
we.are.the.armada
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Yay! Last piece I was waiting for came in today, so I finally got to put all the pieces together!
Damn, you got talent
I love Persona 4 Arena. You put my stick to shame with that design and color alteration.