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Madcatz reveal Street Fighter V Arcade Sticks and Fight Pad
- Thread starter jbug617
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I'm really digging the look of the TES+ fighstick (the Shadowloo skull), and I was wondering if I should sell my TE2 fightstick I got for the Xbox 360 to pay for it:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STREET-FIGH...748532?hash=item25b56f1f34:g:DYcAAOSwp5JWW1cF
I still have the original box and the condition is still pristine. Is the TES+ the best possible stick for PS4 right now? Would it be compatible with PC as well?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STREET-FIGH...748532?hash=item25b56f1f34:g:DYcAAOSwp5JWW1cF
I still have the original box and the condition is still pristine. Is the TES+ the best possible stick for PS4 right now? Would it be compatible with PC as well?
Captain Awesome
Neo Member
Spirit of Jazz
Banned
Time to finally upgrade from my SF4 launch modded standard edition stick. I'm really surprised that thing still works perfectly despite the hundreds of hours I must have spent on it. Opted for the S+ because of the art.
NoctisVsStar
Member
Resell usually goes for up to 300
Only if you mod it yourself.
Let them dream.
I have seen a few TE2s on warehouse for less than 200, though. Not often, but it happens.
Not out of the box, no. Closest thing is the Akishop PS360+ PCB, which supports PS3, 360, PC, and partial PS4 support.
As far as I know, the only option that would give you support for EVERYTHING would be to get that and use it to dual mod an XB1 stick.
EDIT: New Brook board apparently? http://arcadeshock.com/collections/...l-fighting-board-ps3-ps4-xbox-360-xbox-one-pc
There's a new board out:
http://arcadeshock.com/collections/...l-fighting-board-ps3-ps4-xbox-360-xbox-one-pc
CastleRybread
Member
Only if you mod it yourself.
Let them dream.
I have seen a few TE2s on warehouse for less than 200, though. Not often, but it happens.
They have had two this week. Both between 160-170. One was mad catz branded, other was chun li.
drotahorror
Member
Put my order up at 10:41am for the TES+ , just 15 minutes after this thread was made. No delivery date though.
NoctisVsStar
Member
TES+ Is basically a AES from last gen ( remember ryu and Ken stick or the black ryu one? Just like that it's solid and awesome ) TE2+ is basically easier to mod if you into that thing, it has a button that pops it open and all that. Both sticks are PS3/4 and PC compatible.
If modding sticks ain't your thing just choose the TES+ it's cheaper and you can still mod it.. Just a bit of more work required.
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Deleted member 752119
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Mostly that you can just press a button and pop the TE2+ open for easy modding, while you have to remove some screws/bolts and pry open the TES+
I think the TE2+ is larger as well. Otherwise the internal parts are the same on those (and the Chun Li TE2 other than it lacking a touchpad and l3/r3 buttons. Apparently the case build quality is better in the TE2+ compares to the Chun Li stick as well let MarkMan's post above).
Hellshingu
Member
Good thing I came to this thread again. Checked on status on amazon.com to see if my TE2+ had changed status and it is waiting on a delivery estimate as well. I know MCZ ships out of Southern California where I live so hopefully that means I will be in the clear as I live rather about 30 minutes or so from an Amazon distribution center. I have other PS4 sticks so I am not too worried about not getting on launch day but having to wait until April would not be fun :/
I ordered mine on Dec. 3 within an hour of it going up so I assume I will be safe once they receive their shipment from MCZ. Although I did have to change my payment information since my card expired last month. Hopefully it won't matter.
I ordered mine on Dec. 3 within an hour of it going up so I assume I will be safe once they receive their shipment from MCZ. Although I did have to change my payment information since my card expired last month. Hopefully it won't matter.
Is that the only functional difference? What about overall quality or shape?
I like the Shadowloo design a bit more, but if the other stick has better buttons or sticks or some other advantages, I'd like to know.
Interesting, hadn't heard of this.
Different chassis and layout mostly. They both have the same PS/Touch Pad/L3/R3/Options/Select cluster, just a matter of which body style you prefer.
They're both using Sanwa parts. TE2 has the new bezel that makes it easier to replace the art and a hinged top to give you access to the internals, while the S+ is most likely compatible with some older accessories like TE side panels.
yo MarkMan, shot you a PM but no word - any info on TE2+ in Australia? Just want to know, because I want to buy a stick and it's either get the TE2 or wait for the TE2+, but i don't wanna wait for nothing
It's only a different formfactor, buttons should be the same.
NoctisVsStar
Member
Everything is the same outside the Chasis being bigger and easier to mod.
SpiceMelange
Member
Anyone know of a good arcade stick parts shop in Canada with good/free shipping? Would like to try an octo gate but I don't feel like paying 3 times in shipping from the actual product cost.
shoryukens
Member
Welp I'll probably pre order the Alpha tomorrow. I'm gonna be an optimist and say that I'll probably get it before March.
Edit: No I won't.
Edit: No I won't.
I got one of those too! But I modded the buttons with those cherry-switch ones, while leaving the stick the same.
Well, I wouldn't mind having that Fightpad, if it worked for PC. Oh, and if it didn't have what looks like a god-awful 360-style Dpad.
shoryukens
Member
Madcatz uploaded a video of someone using the Alpha on their twitter.
You can tell that there is no wrist space.
Edit: Another one
You can tell that there is no wrist space.
Edit: Another one
I don't understand why they didn't go with a chassis similar to the SE chassis. I thought it was perfect.
Oh wow, that's way smaller than I thought... may have to cancel my order.
EDIT: And just saw the April delivery note on the others... damn
Up in the air. The Alpha doesn't have the "unlikely to be delivered before April" message like the TES+ or the TE2 do, so they probably aren't selling much of them.
Had an opportunity to use the Alpha at an event tonight. I'm not a fan. I'm not really sure who it's suitable for. If you've used a TE or similar before it might feel too small to be comfortable. In particular the stick feels like it sits quite high on the base.
I like what Madcatz have done as far as pushing out a Low / Medium / Top tier for their sticks, but (in my opinion) the Alpha makes too many concessions to be worth the asking price.
The irony is that the TE2+ and the TES+ are so nice that they exemplify the flaws of the Alpha.
I like what Madcatz have done as far as pushing out a Low / Medium / Top tier for their sticks, but (in my opinion) the Alpha makes too many concessions to be worth the asking price.
The irony is that the TE2+ and the TES+ are so nice that they exemplify the flaws of the Alpha.
NoctisVsStar
Member
I preordered the TES+ Jesus my hands are too big for the alpha.
Alpha is for a kid growing up lol
Oh and in case anyone was wondering the (at least what I understand to be) retail build of SFV does not appear to support PS3 sticks. I had a venom plugged in and switched to PS3 mode whilst plugged in, it didn't come up with any prompts or similar, it just cut out.
I know some people might have thought that it might come in the retail build whereas the beta didn't support it, but it doesn't.
I didn't dig around in the menus or test it anymore than that, but I'd be really suprised if it turns out that they are supported at launch.
I know some people might have thought that it might come in the retail build whereas the beta didn't support it, but it doesn't.
I didn't dig around in the menus or test it anymore than that, but I'd be really suprised if it turns out that they are supported at launch.
It'll be directinput like the TES+ and TE2+.
Booker.DeWitt
Member
Only if you mod it yourself.
Let them dream.
I have seen a few TE2s on warehouse for less than 200, though. Not often, but it happens.
I bought one TE for 120 bucks, like new. that was few years ago, ended up selling for a friend. Ig uess you are not familiar with warehouse glitches
shoryukens
Member
Thank you for your impressions. This and the videos from madcatz showed me that I won't be comfortable with the Alpha, even with my small hands.
robotzombie
Member
It might not just work that easy, where you can switch to ps3 mode mid game. It may be like USFIV where you need a dualshock also turned on
There was a ps4 controller plugged in at the time.
robotzombie
Member
Were you in the first usb slot/player 1 side? Because I think it only works that way. If so, then I guess the only thing we can hope for is a day one patch
I think you'd be better off not hoping to be honest. It's a shame because I've been very keen on old sticks being supported but it just seems like the problems with implementing legacy support and the desire to have it work in line with the PS4 user account system haven't allowed it..
If it was going to happen for launch they would have announced something by now, and I've had the opportunity to check for something unannounced for launch.
Sure there could be a title update later on, but I'm really not going to hold my breath for it.
MarkMan
loves Arcade Sticks
You should be fine for the ALPHA.
You'll need a mod or custom PCB (check out the new brook PCB that just released).
I'm looking into this. I apologize as I don't run anything in the APAC area but I will have to check with my colleagues.
That someone would be me. It is a product that takes some getting used to. I know a lot of people have been asking 'what about the SE!' and while we love the SE/FightStick size and design, we wanted to deliver something different -- and that's why we have the Alpha.
awesome, thanks for taking the time to look into it! info has just been a bit barren here regarding it so whatever you can find out will help us out lol. thanks heaps for the response.
Bruh when the original TE was announced, I preordered the first day available at Gamestop and prepaid in full. I NEVER got my preorder.
It'd be awesome if this thing just showed up on JB Hifi's site one day like the original TE did back when I got it.
For now I'm sitting on an amazon order from the 25th of Jan for two TE2+'s and hoping for the best cos yeah nobody else will ship to AU :/
I'm with you, and I know I've just had some pretty strong things to say about the Alpha, but I can definitely see where you have come from in designing it. I'd just say it would be cool for the SE to be revisited in a similar way to how you've brought back the TES.
It must be difficult for yourselves though, off the top of my head you've brought five different chassis (plus variants) that are all pretty different to market and that is no small feat, not by a longshot.
Oh and bring back the VS.
The original TE too.
Could you also do something the size of a VLX, but bigger?
I'm joking, half joking.
Killa Sasa
Member
Preordered Amazon Canada way back on December 5 (price was too good), don't play games now. Markman update despite speaking only on Madcatz behalf was encouraging, doesn't seem like a totally lost cause.
Do you have official dimensions of the Alpha? Or a pic with it and the SE together?
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Deleted member 752119
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Mine is as well. I'm totally fine with it as I like the art and colors better, and like you dont't care about the lack of touchpad. I do wish it was cheaper since it lacks features (and apparently a little build quality in the case per MarkMan's post above) but I'd rather get it now and have two weeks to learn stick before SFV (much less likely waiting til April).