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I'm mainly concerned about it because it's a footprint I prefer to the Fightsticks and I still trust Hori's PCBs to MadCatz's, even if I have a hateful relationship with the previous bulky-style HRAP series.
Kronotech said:So I'm finally gonna buy SFIV and of course will be gearing up for MvC3. I've gone through this thread a bit and over to Shoryuken to get some info but I'm not familiar with the lingo of the sticks/parts. I'm no fighter pro although I'm no scrub either
GAF, help me find a good arcade stick on eBay! My price range is $100 but I'd get the TE if it's highly recommended and worth it.
Spiderjericho said:I'm thinking about selling half of my sticks. I have 10+ and it seems excessive. Do you think Ebay is a good outlet for selling them (Qanbas, HRAP3, HRAPEX, TEs, etc)?
MarkMan said:http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs079.ash2/37290_402649548882_507353882_4431258_7427095_n.jpg[IMG]
^ a friend's TE stick!
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I don't think you can use Facebook images like that. I always have to hit quote and copy/paste the image URL when you use Facebook. Maybe it works for people who are on your facebook friend's list or something. Until I realized there was an image that wasn't being displayed, I thought you'd gone insane for a couple posts :lol
I can see it with no issues.foomfoom415 said:I don't think you can use Facebook images like that. I always have to hit quote and copy/paste the image URL when you use Facebook. Maybe it works for people who are on your facebook friend's list or something. Until I realized there was an image that wasn't being displayed, I thought you'd gone insane for a couple posts :lol
Linkhero1 said:I can see it with no issues.
ExMachina said:Out of the choices, I'd say just get the TE. They go on sale all the time as well, MarkMan will post about discounts during major tournaments.
STREET FIGHTER IV 4 RYU FIGHTPAD CONTROLLER (Mad Catz Fight Pad)
- actually, it does still have 8 buttons (6 face, 2 shoulders)... but most PS3 pad players I know do just fine with a DualShock 3
Street Fighter 4 IV PS3 Arcade Fight Stick (Mad Catz SE)
- only pick this up if you can find it for sale at less than $50... the stock parts will wear out much faster than pricier sticks, but at least it's easy to replace them with real arcade parts (around ~$30) because the case opens up easily and the wiring is all quick disconnects
ARCADE FIGHTER FIGHT STICK (some brand I've never even heard of)
- nah, don't bother with this at all. Knock-off parts that will die quickly and it'll be much harder to mod than the Mad Catz SE (probably requiring dremeling, desoldering, etc.).
Hori USB PS3 Real Arcade Pro 3 Fighting Sanwa Stick
- I'm a big fan of HRAPs, but you should know that for this model specifically the joystick lever is a Sanwa JLF, but the buttons are Hori knock-offs. Hori buttons work okay, but aren't as responsive/sensitive as arcade parts.
SFIV FightStick PS3 TE
- Authentic Sanwa parts for everything (Sanwa JLF for joystick lever, OBSF buttons for face and start/select) and a nice heavy case. There really is good reason that everyone uses TEs nowadays.
Caj814 said:So. . .any signs that there will be another madcatz sale during the Evo 2k10 weekend?Been meaning to get one as an extra stick but been waiting for another good sale to come along.
Caj814 said:So. . .any signs that there will be another madcatz sale during the Evo 2k10 weekend?Been meaning to get one as an extra stick but been waiting for another good sale to come along.
The EVO Championship Series is proud to reveal that the 2010 World Finals will also feature Marvel Vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, playable by the general public for the first time anywhere. Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 producer Ryota Niitsuma will also be making a special appearance alongside his new game, so stop by to play it for yourself and tell him what you think!
In addition, EVO proudly announces the Mad Catz® Street Fighter IV Arcade FightStick Tournament Edition as the official controller for the EVO 2010 World Finals. "Tournament players world-wide have turned to Mad Catz® Tournament Edition controllers for their premium components and impeccable build quality," said Tom Cannon, founder of the EVO Championship Series. In support of EVOs spirit of top-level competitive play, Mad Catz® will contribute to the Super Street Fighter IV cash prize and produce a super-limited run of exclusive Tournament Edition "golden sticks" to be awarded as prizes to the top eight competitors in the Super Street Fighter IV tournament. The only way to get one of these sticks is to place in the top eight, so practice up! For more information on Mad Catz® products please visit madcatz.com.
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GeorgeC said:That gold stick looks a lot like...
Well, no, it basically IS a variant of the Asian white TE stick.
(Too bad they never released the white PS3 version. I would have gotten it!)
Good for the eight people who will win the stick.
Would have liked to have seen a US release of the white TE stick -- for both PS3 and XBox 360.
I'm guessing MS paid for a 360 exclusive in Asia?
Agyar said:Is the plain white Madcatz TE a Round 1 or Round 2 stick?
I believe there's some differences in the PCB between the two rounds and I'm tossing up as to which flavour of TE to purchase at the moment. Being Australian, the prices can vary wildly and I'm trying to find the best price online for each model. The cheapest seems to be the TE S, but I'm hesitant to pick this one up as I've heard conflicting reports about the comfort and the 360 buttons look a bit ugly on it. The Round 2 sticks, however, are about 50 AUD more in price. The other option is the white TE for slightly less than the Round 2s.
Shuusui said:I'm useless at SSFIV, but I have enough amazon credit to bring this deal down to $65... pull the trigger on something that will most likely make me worse at the game?
PS3 one works fine as long as you have a chipset that supports it. AMD and nVidia chipsets don't agree with them because they're USB 1.1.Nabs said:yep. go for it. there's a learning curve, but it's not really that serious. you can also use the stick on your computer. well, the 360 one for sure. the ps3 one may not work out the box.
DaCocoBrova said:
Fugu said:PS3 one works fine as long as you have a chipset that supports it. AMD and nVidia chipsets don't agree with them because they're USB 1.1.
DaCocoBrova said:
Ryn said:Scuze me for asking a dumb question but what IS that?
lolmark said:
yeahRyn said:edit: nm though question, will the "Seimitsu LB-39 Clear Joystick Ball Top" (bubbletop) fit the top of a madcatz tournament edition fight stick?
Now I just need some gold/silver buttons to go along with itDaCocoBrova said:Gold Bat-top
you need to open the stick from the top using a 6mm hex key and use a flathead screwdriver to hold the lever in place ath the base while you twist the balltop off. You'll have to remove the shaft cover as well to accommodate the bat top, but it slides right off once the balltop is gone.unagisensei said:Is there an easy way to just replace the ball top on my original madcatz SFIV TE stick with a bat top? I've been trying to google around without too much luck - most things I'm finding are talking about doing sanwa mods to SE sticks. I'm just trying to figure out what I would need to buy - is there a way to just get the ball off and replace it with a bat? Or do I have to buy a whole new stick assembly?
unagisensei said:Is there an easy way to just replace the ball top on my original madcatz SFIV TE stick with a bat top? I've been trying to google around without too much luck - most things I'm finding are talking about doing sanwa mods to SE sticks. I'm just trying to figure out what I would need to buy - is there a way to just get the ball off and replace it with a bat? Or do I have to buy a whole new stick assembly?
DaCocoBrova said:
lolmark said:Mine: Lady Gaga "Discostick TE-G"
MarkMan said:Anyone going to EVO?
Just want a heads up of what I need to bring...
How many people are interested in purchasing TE sticks, parts, shirts, etc. at EVO 2010?
Please let me know what you're interested in.
I have the following that I can bring...
Free Aura Blue TE keychain with every purchase at EVO as well.
- Super Street Fighter IV TE "S" for Xbox 360 and PS3
- Street Fighter IV TE for Xbox 360 and PS3
- Street Fighter IV Round 2 TE for Xbox 360 and PS3
- Marvel VS Capcom TE for Xbox 360
- Tatsunoko VS Capcom FightStick for Wii
- Team Mad Catz Shirt (the one that Daigo wears) Small - 2XL
- FightStick parts (lol, surprise; I won't reveal which ones but expect some ALL new stuff)
And of course it will be for a special EVO only discounted rate.
I'll also have an online sale too for those that can't make it. But it won't be as sexy.
MarkMan said:A
Free Aura Blue TE keychain with every purchase at EVO as well.
CPCunha said:I'll be taking a trip to london this week and im in dire need of help!
Please GAF, direct me to a UK shop where i can find the Hori Real Arcade PRO V3 SA (hrapv3sa)!!
thanks in advance!