Japanese stick is more comfortable to me. American stick and buttons are uncomfortable. Tried using it when my friend only had an american stick. Wasn't able to block or do anything. I can't imagine playing KOF on it. I think I wouldn't be able to do anything let alone short hop.
All the hops and hyper hops would drive you nuts, I remember the days back in Southern California Golfland...ugh...American joysticks. Since then everyone has converted, Mr Kof, Duc, RJ, basically everyone plays Japanese. Only the Cali-Mexicans haven't quite converted.
Also I heard the ratio system has changed. If this was discussed in the previous pages I apology. But I would like to know how it was changed.
Remember, ratios system are relative to individual arcades only. So, the current ratio system for Shinjuku's Carnival is:
Max 6 points
4- K' Raiden
3- Andy Shen Kyo Iori Kula Elisabeth Takuma
2- Leona Ash Benimaru Yuri Kim Duolon Chin
1- Goro Terry Kensou Mature Maxima Joe Robert King Hwa Ralf Mai Athena Clark Ryo Vice