Than you everyone for the responses! There is WAY too many options for an arcade stick noob to sift through and expert opinions from Gaf
Those Hori US SA Kai sticks look nice, but are single system though. I really, really want something 360/Ps3 compatible... And even better if I can get that guy hooked to an SNES (but that's for another pcb/stick/adventurous weekend
If I go with a QanBa Q4 with all Seimitsu parts (LS 32 stick), will I be screwed if I want to switch to sanwa parts later? I *think* the mounting plates are the same... I just want to have options.
As for Sanwa VS Seimitsu... I like the idea of a tighter stick and buttons with clickier switches. This means Seimitsu to me. And the LS 32 stick has an adjustable 2/4/8 gate. As I said earlier, I'm more of a shmup guy than a fighter, but I want to play more fighters and I still love retro games like Metal Slug and Pac Man. Will a Seimitsu stick and buttons be versatile enough for me?
I know these are potentially crazy, vague questions, thanks for your patience.