grap3fruitman
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Except it happens on almost every single one. They're a much softer metal than the Sanwa connectors and bend that much easier. If they're not bending, they're poking out through the other side.
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Super "NeoGAF Arcade Stick Thread" II TURBO
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Except it happens on almost every single one. They're a much softer metal than the Sanwa connectors and bend that much easier. If they're not bending, they're poking out through the other side.
The Phantomnaut
Neo Member
No necessary need for that picture but anyways did you contact them regarding it then?
riskVSreward
Member
I got octo in my neo geo and square on my TEs. Square gate all the way. It takes a little while to get used to but it's worth it in the end. All my casual friends prefer octo tho, prob cuz they dont wanna spend the time to get used to a square gate.
Square seems like it would feel better to me. Sanwa JLF sticks come standard with a square gate right?
maniac-kun
Member
Any recommendations for a PC arcade stick?
deddonpachi
Member
some good 360 stick would work fine on pc.. maybe the madcatz te?
SUPARSTARX
Member
cheap madcatz brawl sticks on budget. or yeh any360 te too
I've plugged all of my Hori and Madcatz sticks into my PC, and theyve worked flawlessly. Both, PS3 and 360 flavors.
Hurrah! My MadCatz Tatsunoko v Capcom fight stick arrived, as did the mod parts from Focus Attack. Stick was $49 at Amazon, so I couldn't pass on it.
I had 8 spare OBSF-30s lying around, so only needed to order a Sanwa JLF to have it modded with arcade quality parts. As I mentioned several days ago, I wanted to try out an octogonal gate on this stick (my main stick for 360/PS3 is a Hori Fighting Edge w/ square gate), so I got the gate from Focus Attack, and a Seimitsu bubbletop to complete the mod.
Anyway, pics!
I had 8 spare OBSF-30s lying around, so only needed to order a Sanwa JLF to have it modded with arcade quality parts. As I mentioned several days ago, I wanted to try out an octogonal gate on this stick (my main stick for 360/PS3 is a Hori Fighting Edge w/ square gate), so I got the gate from Focus Attack, and a Seimitsu bubbletop to complete the mod.
Anyway, pics!
Stock stick. It's a pretty solid build, especially given (the original) price.
Interior is very roomy, wouldn't be hard to add an LED setup in here at all. I don't like the wire placement at all. Had to re-use the stock harness - which I don't like - as the Focus Attack harness didn't have connectors on both ends and I didn't have the parts or soldering ability to deal with that.
Final product! Tested, works great.
Dat shit looks hot mang. The more I think about it, the more I love the TvC stick. I mean, it's got Ryu and Tekkaman Blade on it (penned by the fighting game art maestro, Shinkiro), stock out of the factory. GODDAMN! And as soon as you plug real arcade pats into it, it becomes the ultimate video game nerd stick stick. The only drawback is the Wii interface, but there are adapters that solve that thankfully.
Can you help me out guys?
I'm thinking of getting one of the following:
1. SF X Tekken bundle stick
2.Qanba Q4 RAF PS3/XBOX360/PC 3in1 Arcade Sanwa FightStick
3.Qanba Q4 RAF PS3/PC 2in1 Arcade Sanwa FightStick
4.Hori Real Arcade Pro V3-SA and VX-SA Kai Series
These are the items locally available on our place. So I'd like to get your opinion on which one I should get.
Thanks in advance
I'm thinking of getting one of the following:
1. SF X Tekken bundle stick
2.Qanba Q4 RAF PS3/XBOX360/PC 3in1 Arcade Sanwa FightStick
3.Qanba Q4 RAF PS3/PC 2in1 Arcade Sanwa FightStick
4.Hori Real Arcade Pro V3-SA and VX-SA Kai Series
These are the items locally available on our place. So I'd like to get your opinion on which one I should get.
Thanks in advance
Well, all of those sticks are quality so you're in a good position. If you want to play on both xbox and ps3 then the Q4 seems like a great choice. Though you can mod the others.
I'd probably go Kai just because it seems like a great stick with some nice improvements over the previous model. And the bottom of it would be comfy for lap play.
All are great though and comes down to what system you will play on, price point, and visual appeal.
damn that's nice
Junior Member
Except it happens on almost every single one. They're a much softer metal than the Sanwa connectors and bend that much easier. If they're not bending, they're poking out through the other side.
If he's getting an arcade stick solely with PC in mind, I'd recommend getting a 360 stick (MadCatz TEs, Hori HRAPs, etc.) because any wired 360 controller (arcade stick or otherwise) works with a PC out of the box. On the other hand, I've heard that while most wired PS3 sticks work on PC, certain Intel chipsets are flat-out incompatible with TE sticks. So if you get a PS3 stick I'd recommend doing some research first to be sure your computer supports it.
This. My PS3 TE stick doesn't work on my PC but my 360 equivalent works fine. I have a first gen PS3 TE stick though, which are apparently the worst for PC compatibility.
Jrpgfanatic
Member
I've never owned an arcade stick until recently, but I've always wanted one. I did a bit of research to make sure I was getting something with decent parts and then picked these up over the last few months in the Buy/Sell/Trade thread. I couldn't be happier with them. They're much more beautiful in person.
Shmup themed for 360, Fighting themed for PS3.
Shmup themed for 360, Fighting themed for PS3.
Jrpgfanatic
Member
I love the Mushi stick a lot because it's slightly limited (therefore somewhat unique) and the parts are solid, but I agree the SCV stick just feels good. The first thing I noticed pulling it out of the box was the build quality.
MarkMan
loves Arcade Sticks
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damn that's nice
Junior Member
Who are you, Mr. Concieted?
Jrpgfanatic
Member
damn that's nice
Junior Member
No one's, trolling you mijo! I'm, just one the weirdest shit of my life! Call it, the fightstick thead... like, I'm back in the stream!
notworksafe
Member
Okay, I think it's time to grab the SC5 stick. I'm not a fan of the button layout but that case is too cool looking!
MarkMan
loves Arcade Sticks
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Two questions.
1. Where is the best place to buy a Hori VLX at a good price?
2. Where is the best place to buy the Sanwa quiet buttons?
And anybody who doesn't have a stick should jump on that Brawl Stick deal. I should get to modding out the two I already had from a previous sale, lol.
1. Where is the best place to buy a Hori VLX at a good price?
2. Where is the best place to buy the Sanwa quiet buttons?
And anybody who doesn't have a stick should jump on that Brawl Stick deal.
I should get to modding out the two I already had from a previous sale, lol.Two questions.
1. Where is the best place to buy a Hori VLX at a good price?
2. Where is the best place to buy the Sanwa quiet buttons?
And anybody who doesn't have a stick should jump on that Brawl Stick deal.
OG red VLX is long gone. Aftermarket only. Arcadeshock still has some of the Diamond's left for PS3 only. They said they are getting low on numbers (<10) so they might be out sometimes in January. It is $350 delivered but that is at least what you will pay for an original VLX..and this one is better, anyways. (they also have sanwa silent stuff, though kinda pricey).
http://www.arcadeshock.com/items/ho...remium-vlx-diamond-edition-hp3-133-detail.htm
iconoclast
Member
My HRAP EX-SE is dead, so I'm probably going to buy a Q4RAF as a replacement. I've got a question though: I intend to use a Seimitsu LS-58-01. The one being sold on FocusAttack comes with an MS mounting plate - is that compatible with the Q4RAF, or will I have to buy a P=40 plate as well?
I can't speak for the Q4RAF specifically, but my Q3 has holes on the metal faceplate (under the plexi) that can be used to mount the Seimitsu stick directly, with any plate underneath for spacing, as desired.
I've never owned an arcade stick until recently, but I've always wanted one. I did a bit of research to make sure I was getting something with decent parts and then picked these up over the last few months in the Buy/Sell/Trade thread. I couldn't be happier with them. They're much more beautiful in person.
Shmup themed for 360, Fighting themed for PS3.
That SCV stick sure looks familiar!
If it's xbox 360 compatible, it works with PC.
Not sure if this was posted yet. Hori recently rebranded and rereleaseed some of their sticks. The big-ass Tekken Tag/DOA/Gundam stick got a license-free version called the RAP N3 SA.
http://www.famitsu.com/images/000/026/858/50dd800f93785.html
http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B00A3LVDMU/
Namco Noir layout, Sanwa parts. The usual.
The other rerelase is a RAP V3 SA CUSTOM. Can't really figure out what's "custom" about it.
http://www.famitsu.com/images/000/026/858/50dd80114d24e.html
http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B00A3LVGVS/
Blue buttons?
I've tried to make heads or tails out of the machine translated article, and it seems like there are some button re-mapping shenanigans going on that only crazy SFIV players would care about. I guess that warrants the new name.
http://www.famitsu.com/images/000/026/858/50dd800f93785.html
http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B00A3LVDMU/
Namco Noir layout, Sanwa parts. The usual.
The other rerelase is a RAP V3 SA CUSTOM. Can't really figure out what's "custom" about it.
http://www.famitsu.com/images/000/026/858/50dd80114d24e.html
http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B00A3LVGVS/
Blue buttons?
I've tried to make heads or tails out of the machine translated article, and it seems like there are some button re-mapping shenanigans going on that only crazy SFIV players would care about. I guess that warrants the new name.
grap3fruitman
Banned
Holy shit. This is the classiest arcade stick I've ever seen:
Does anyone make nice wooden sticks like this that work on multiple consoles and have more buttons?
Does anyone make nice wooden sticks like this that work on multiple consoles and have more buttons?
shaowebb
Member
Holy shit. This is the classiest arcade stick I've ever seen:
Its better than bad its GOOD!
The Phantomnaut
Neo Member
I got the Crown CWJ-303A levers that can mount to Japanese sticks. While I will have to wait on the harness converter (it shouldn't matter too significantly on my review for IPLAYWINNER), it does mount on my Hori and Mad Catz sticks really well. The action feels a bit longer than what I felt on my default Myoungshin lever yet the tension seems less.
SUPARSTARX
Member
Where'd you order the crown w/japanese mounting plate from?
SUPARSTARX
Member
They are kinda of weak. You should be careful plugging in your QD's
I just installed mine with the blacks. I think I will switch to the blues for some clickity clakity
I just installed mine with the blacks. I think I will switch to the blues for some clickity clakity
The Phantomnaut
Neo Member
I received them courtesy of Etokki.
Dice
Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
Man, now that I got SSF4 for PC I'm really missing the Sanwa HRAP3 I sold. The PDP is good for a pad, but it's just not an arcade stick.
Someone gave me $100, and I may end up with more (we'll see wednesday) If I do... I may blow it all on an arcade stick!
Someone gave me $100, and I may end up with more (we'll see wednesday) If I do... I may blow it all on an arcade stick!
SUPARSTARX
Member
http://store.gameshark.com/listCategoriesAndProducts.asp?idCategory=370
$20 brawl sticks, if the buttons and stick go to crap, you can replace them for like $40.
$10 pads
Dice
Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
I could right now get a Madcatz pro stick for $100 with free shipping from Amazon. I'm more about overall quality and lasting satisfaction than I am about saving money and living with a "this could be better" feeling every time I play. Even if I upgraded the parts, that brawl stick is kind of dinky and I know little about the case so my confidence isn't great. However, I will admit the prospect of a fully modded stick for under $100 is nice. How long is the sale supposed to last?
grap3fruitman
Banned
The SCV Madcatz stick is $100 on Amazon right now.
How come no one will answer my wooden stick question? =(
How come no one will answer my wooden stick question? =(