Dream Cancel Forum

Pao Pao Cafe => Pro-Gear => Topic started by: AndyKakes on February 03, 2011, 06:58:54 AM

Title: Fight Sticks?
Post by: AndyKakes on February 03, 2011, 06:58:54 AM
Hey guys. What kind of fight sticks or pads does everyone use? Any pics? I have a few sticks I use. Any cool custom art? Any ideas on what you would like on one? Please share! I'll post some pictures in a few hours.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y147/neoblade/100_0549-1.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y147/neoblade/100_0551-1.jpg)

I would love a King of Fighters stick or a SNK stick. I would love to have this on one. If I mod one this would be on it.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y147/neoblade/101160-preview03f30ea138a2e16b9b0e1f4e40755a65_super.jpg)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: The Fluke on February 03, 2011, 07:24:29 PM
I have a chun li te stick and a mayflash fightstick. They are quite different but have their qualities. Anyways, i think the kof xii stick was a mayflash stick and i wouldn't mind if they used the same brand for xiii.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: nilcam on February 03, 2011, 08:29:37 PM
Here's my collection:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/nil_kam/collection.jpg)

The NeoGeo stick with the orange balltop is a PS2 model. The NG stick next to it is one of the 2 PS3/PC NeoGeo sticks I own. I found them both at a discount and it's great when I bring KOF to SF gatherings to provide the exact same sticks to new players. I own 1 NeoGeo pad for PS2 and 2 for PS3. My wife prefers the NeoGeo pad. The HRAP3 with Kyo is my main stick. It has Seimitsu clear buttons and a Seimitsy LS-56 stick. The buttons are arranged in the default SNK layout. The blue NeoGeo themed stick is a gutted MadCatz SE that has a hacked PS2 pad inside. The Iori stick is a current project. It's a gutted Hori Wii stick which will be PS2 pad hacked soon. It uses the Hori stick which I've added Omron switches to and Seimitsu ultra flat buttons. Not pictured: 1 Hori Wii stick, 1 NeoGeo stick for Wii and 1 MadCatz TvC stick with Sanwa parts.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Xxenace on February 03, 2011, 08:34:40 PM
since you guys are so awesome know anyplace i might snatch a pretty good arcade stick for cheap?
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Shinra Shiranui on February 03, 2011, 08:45:36 PM
since you guys are so awesome know anyplace i might snatch a pretty good arcade stick for cheap?

Amazon is one of the best places to purchase one
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Shiranui_ninja on February 04, 2011, 12:23:57 AM
(http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/1827/hrapv3samaixiii.jpg)

This is a montage. It's a Hrapv3-sa with a seimitsu LS-40-01 stick (red stick, white ball). Mai's picture is made by me, I'm printing it right now. When I have finished it, I will take a picture to show you the result.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: AndyKakes on February 04, 2011, 05:50:41 AM
since you guys are so awesome know anyplace i might snatch a pretty good arcade stick for cheap?

Not sure if you have a Wii but the Gameshark store online has a deal if you buy one Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom stick you get one free. The stick is not amazing but will get the job done. Your local gamestop should have the Street Fighter 4 regular stick or TE. They will run you about $50 for regular ad $130 for TE. But online is your best bet. Amazon has some good sticks for cheap. They are selling the Tekken 6 stick with the game for around $60. If you can spare some cash the Madcatz Tournament sticks are the way to go for me at least.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: AndyKakes on February 04, 2011, 05:54:00 AM
(http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/1827/hrapv3samaixiii.jpg)

This is a montage. It's a Hrapv3-sa with a seimitsu LS-40-01 stick (red stick, white ball). Mai's picture is made by me, I'm printing it right now. When I have finished it, I will take a picture to show you the result.

That's some amazing art you have on there. I'm looking forward to seeing it finished. What are you using to apply the art to the stick with?
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Shiranui_ninja on February 04, 2011, 11:40:31 AM
What are you using to apply the art to the stick with?
I'm going to go on a digital printing house and I will show them the default material of the art of the stick and will ask them to use the same for my print (I guess is some kind ofd adhesive paper). I guess they will have it or at least something very similar.

Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Shiranui_ninja on February 10, 2011, 05:17:22 AM
Done!

(http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/1593/fotonos.jpg)

(http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/5236/foto2vxd.jpg)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: sibarraz on February 10, 2011, 05:52:41 AM
I don't like the mai artwork but the rest is perfect, felts very original

Buen Trabajo Hermano!
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: AndyKakes on February 12, 2011, 04:50:58 AM
Done!

(http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/1593/fotonos.jpg)

(http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/5236/foto2vxd.jpg)

That's pretty damn awesome! I'm just waiting for someone to have a sale on TE sticks to start my custom. I'm digging that pic of Mai.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: sibarraz on February 12, 2011, 05:08:35 AM
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2elshh5.jpg)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: PureYeti on February 16, 2011, 07:40:18 PM
I'm still sticking with this pad since May. I can't afford a stick so I will check out the pdp mvc 3 controller or the neo geo pad if SNKP decide to release it with XIII *finger crossed*

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h21/HeavensAscension/05-08-10_1143-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: sibarraz on March 13, 2011, 03:50:17 AM
Hey guys, how it's the HORI EX 2 stick?

Will work for 2002, 98, or marvel and HD REMIX?
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: PureYeti on March 13, 2011, 06:47:32 AM
I heard the hori ex 2 stick is crap
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Custle on March 17, 2011, 11:29:38 AM
My trusty PS2 controller, that I bought from Gamestop (pre-owned) has started fail when I pressing buttons. D-pad works well, but shorst jumps in KOF are damn hard to do, but the face buttons aren't that responsive anymore.

So, I decided to get arcade stick. It should work on PS2 (for training and playing with friends) and PC (if I start using GGPO) and price must be that low, about 30 euros is enough, but if it is over 30, then I have to consider. And if I order a stick from internet, it should be from Europe, because stuff moves more easily thorugh customs.

After a bit searching, I found one contender. It is Logic3 Arcade controller and it looks like this

(http://cdon.fi/media-dynamic/images/product/00/10/13/71/30/3/ae4ef412-c8ba-41c8-ad73-d9694fe9664c.jpg)

Description: Experience the intensity of an arcade machine in your own home! If the standard PS3, PS2 or PC controller is not giving you the extra edge for those beat-em-up games perhaps the Logic3 Arcade Controller will better suit you're fighting needs.

The Arcade Controller has an eight way directional joystick and ten action buttons. Its soft touch rubber finish brings the authentic arcade feeling back to the classic arcade games. Its turbo - fire switch is great for shooting games or when your button bashing away trying to pull of the ultimate combo.

* Arcade style controller
* 8 Way directional controller / 10 action buttons
* Turbo fire function
* Macro Function
* Soft touch rubber finish
* Compatible with PS3, PS2 & PC

So, what do you think? Cheapest price 41 euros and most expensive is 52 euros.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: The Fluke on March 17, 2011, 10:04:20 PM
I have a stick from the chinese company mayflash, It's called mayflash arcade fighting stick. It's cheap, should be about 40 euros, it is good, though not perfect (then again, comparing prices, it gives you alot for its relatively low cost) and is compatible with ps2/ps3/pc and is supposed to work with 360 and wii with the help of adapters. Though why a usb device should need an adapter to work with a 360 is beyond me..

Still, this stick seems to have gained some popularity, and i could recommend it as a good starter stick. I still feel that in some ways it's better than my madcatz TE stick, even though the overall quality is lower and it has gotten worn with use. But with that said, within a year of buying it i noticed that it had started to get a bit worn, some buttons started to squeak a bit oddly and on rare ocations seem to react twice to button presses. It is however still very much functional though i usually just have it lying on a shelf untill i have a reason to bring it out.

http://www.mayflash.com/pc/pc042/pc042.htm

It is available from atleast one swedish store although i don't know if they ship to the rest of europe. You can probably find it in a store in your country if it interests you.

Personally i bought mine from play-asia, though that came back and bit me in the ass. The stick was very cheap but i had to fork up twice its cost for shipment and toll.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: solidshark on March 18, 2011, 12:10:38 AM
Done!

(http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/1593/fotonos.jpg)

(http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/5236/foto2vxd.jpg)

Have to say - best stick with Mai on it, ever!
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Ash on March 18, 2011, 01:08:15 AM
A friend made this with wireless to PS3.

(http://i.imgur.com/4t7L2.jpg)


I also have this Hori Arcade Stick

(http://image1.play-asia.com/640/9h/pa.170909.1.jpg)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: The Fluke on March 18, 2011, 04:57:02 AM
Very nice chun stick, although, that artwork seems familiar so am i right to assume that he did not create that?
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Custle on March 18, 2011, 02:51:11 PM
I have a stick from the chinese company mayflash, It's called mayflash arcade fighting stick. It's cheap, should be about 40 euros, it is good, though not perfect (then again, comparing prices, it gives you alot for its relatively low cost) and is compatible with ps2/ps3/pc and is supposed to work with 360 and wii with the help of adapters. Though why a usb device should need an adapter to work with a 360 is beyond me..

Still, this stick seems to have gained some popularity, and i could recommend it as a good starter stick. I still feel that in some ways it's better than my madcatz TE stick, even though the overall quality is lower and it has gotten worn with use. But with that said, within a year of buying it i noticed that it had started to get a bit worn, some buttons started to squeak a bit oddly and on rare ocations seem to react twice to button presses. It is however still very much functional though i usually just have it lying on a shelf untill i have a reason to bring it out.

http://www.mayflash.com/pc/pc042/pc042.htm

It is available from atleast one swedish store although i don't know if they ship to the rest of europe. You can probably find it in a store in your country if it interests you.

Personally i bought mine from play-asia, though that came back and bit me in the ass. The stick was very cheap but i had to fork up twice its cost for shipment and toll.

I've heard of that Mayflash stick. Unfortunately, only Finnish store that sells those doesn't have them anymore. That Logic3 controller is only stick compatible with PS2/PS3/PC that you can find in Finland. Sweden doesn't use euro, so I guess if I order I have to use credit card.

If I order from Play-Asia, they only deliver packages to Finland using delivery services, so that is very expensive. They deliver packages to Finland using UPS (Universal Packet Smashers), so no thanks. I try to avoid ordering from abroad at all costs.

Guess I have to go with that Logic3 controller then. What I've heard, it is quite good controller and good for beginners.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Ash on March 19, 2011, 12:10:05 AM
Very nice chun stick, although, that artwork seems familiar so am i right to assume that he did not create that?

Yeah it's not original artwork. He just found it online and put it on there. I bought it off of him as is, said if I ever wanted to change the artwork I would just need to send him the image. Too lazy to pick one though =P Right now that stick it out of commission sadly
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: The Fluke on March 19, 2011, 12:52:24 AM
I've heard of that Mayflash stick. Unfortunately, only Finnish store that sells those doesn't have them anymore. That Logic3 controller is only stick compatible with PS2/PS3/PC that you can find in Finland. Sweden doesn't use euro, so I guess if I order I have to use credit card.

If I order from Play-Asia, they only deliver packages to Finland using delivery services, so that is very expensive. They deliver packages to Finland using UPS (Universal Packet Smashers), so no thanks. I try to avoid ordering from abroad at all costs.

Guess I have to go with that Logic3 controller then. What I've heard, it is quite good controller and good for beginners.

Alright, if you wanna play a few games of whatever you can pm me and we can see if there is anything we both play btw.

Yeah it's not original artwork. He just found it online and put it on there. I bought it off of him as is, said if I ever wanted to change the artwork I would just need to send him the image. Too lazy to pick one though =P Right now that stick it out of commission sadly

Too bad, what's wrong with it?
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Ash on March 21, 2011, 08:24:46 PM
Yeah it's not original artwork. He just found it online and put it on there. I bought it off of him as is, said if I ever wanted to change the artwork I would just need to send him the image. Too lazy to pick one though =P Right now that stick it out of commission sadly

Too bad, what's wrong with it?

Kane317 broke it j/k =P It's not turning on for some reason even with wired connection
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: KBlackNoah on March 22, 2011, 07:20:56 PM
Quote
(http://cdon.fi/media-dynamic/images/product/00/10/13/71/30/3/ae4ef412-c8ba-41c8-ad73-d9694fe9664c.jpg)

that stick is so wrong ... i had one similar and you can t play shit with it especially kof.it's better to raise some money and buy at least a madcatz SE stick or make one yourself but not that garbage...
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Demoninja on March 23, 2011, 08:10:15 AM
Man all I have is a stock TE. I did pick up a Dreamcast MAS stick today for 20 bucks though!  :)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Cibernetico on March 23, 2011, 06:43:10 PM
wow great score! Where did you get it from?
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: sibarraz on April 05, 2011, 05:35:05 AM
the madcatz blazblue tournament edition is worthy?

I want a TE, but I don't want to spende 400 dollars for a stick, the BB te costs me 200
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Delta on April 05, 2011, 06:39:42 AM
I want to get a MadCatz BB TE too, so far i heard it's basically the same as the SFIV Tournament Edition, but with different art and limited to 1500 units per system. So yes, i guess it's worthy.



More info about that will be appreciated.


EDIT:

I found this at SRK, credits to d3v:

Quote
TE "Round 1"
-White balltop
-6 white & 2 dark hai OBSF-30s
-2 white ONSF-24s
-Black body
-Red bezel
-White sides
-Red "IV" artwork
-1st generation MC PCB

Comicon TE
-Super limited edition
-Orange balltop
-6 orange & 2 yellow OBSF-30s
-2 orange OBSN-24s
-White body
-Orange Bezel
-White sides
-Comicon flame artwork
-1st generation MC PCB

Femme Fatale TE
-Limited Edition
-White balltop
-6 purple & 2 white OBSF-30s
-2 white OBSF-24s
-White body
-Purple Bezel
-White sides
-Femme Fatale artwork
-1st generation MC PCB

Marvel VS Capcom 2 TE
-Limited Edition
-Yellow balltop
-6 yellow & 2 white OBSF-30s
-2 yellow OBSF-24s
-Black body
-White Bezel
-Black sides
-MvC2 artwork
-Modified PCB that reverses the placement or the Ls and Rs.

TE Round 2
-White balltop
-6 yellow & 2 white OBSF-30s
-2 white OBSF-24s
-Black body
-Red Bezel
-Black sides
-Round 2 SFIV characters artwork
-1st generation MC PCB

Asian TE (XBox 360 only)
-White balltop
-Xbox button color scheme & 4 dark hai OBSF-30s (X360)
-2 white OBSF-24s
-White body
-white bezel
-Black sides
-White MadCatz "circuit artwork"
-1st generation MC PCB

TE "S"
-Black balltop
-6 dark hai & 2 white OBSF-30s (PS3) 4 Xbox button color scheme & 4 dark hai OBSF-30s (X360)
-2 white OBSF-24s
-Updated shell with extra screw by the turbo panel
-Black body
-no bezel
-Slim black sides
-Black or white Ryu SSFIV art
-updated MC PCB (Start/Select locking)

EVO2k10 Gold TE
-Black balltop
-8 dark hai OBSF-30s (PS3) 4 Xbox button color scheme & 4 dark hai OBSF-30s (X360)
-2 white OBSF-24s
-Updated shell with extra screw by the turbo panel
-Gold painted body
-Gold painted bezel
-Gold painted sides
-Gold MadCatz "circuit artwork"
-updated MC PCB (Start/Select locking)

BlazBlue TE
-Limited edition
-White balltop
-8 white OBSF-30s (PS3) 4 Xbox button color scheme & 4 dark hai OBSF-30s (X360)
-2 white OBSF-24s
-Updated shell with extra screw by the turbo panel
-Black body (PS3) white body (X360)
-Blue bezel
-Black sides (PS3) white sides (X360)
-BlazBlue artwork
-updated MC PCB (Start/Select locking)
-Arced button layout (X360)

Chun Li PAX TE "S"
-Limited edition
-White balltop
-6 light blue & 2 white OBSF-30s (PS3) 4 Xbox button color scheme, & 4 white OBSF-30s (X360)
-2 white OBSF-24s
-Updated shell with extra screw by the turbo panel
-Translucent blue body
-white bezel
-slim translucent blue sides
-Lenticular Chun Li art.
-updated official PCB (PS3)
-updated MC PCB (Start/Select locking)(X360)

MvC3 TE
-White balltop
-6 white & 2 dark hai OBSF-30s
-2 white OBSF-24s
-Black body
-Red Bezel
-Black sides
-MvC3 characters artwork
-1st generation MC PCB

Do we have spoilers option in the forum? because i can't find it :\


And BTW sibarraz, where are you getting that BB TE stick? is it the PS3 version? i was trying to get one from Amazon but it's sold out, same with a lot of other sites.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: sibarraz on April 05, 2011, 02:23:44 PM
nup, 360, it seems that those are not that popular

I found amazon and gamestop, but I must hurry up, problem is I don't know how much will increase the price if I export it
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Delta on April 05, 2011, 03:04:29 PM
Yup, you better hurry up if you are going to get one.
I thought amazon was going to have the PS3 version in stock for a good while, but suddenly it went sold out like yesterday  :(.

Good luck.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: sibarraz on April 05, 2011, 09:53:59 PM
still with some doubts about it, I need to pay it with 3-4 payments
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Amedø310 on April 06, 2011, 07:06:48 PM
My current stick:
(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/Amedo310/ASASA.jpg)
I have a modded hori stick and 2 more TE sticks.
At the moment, I'm working on a 2nd dual modded KOF TE stick with the following artwork: http://amedos310.deviantart.com/art/The-King-of-Fighters-203287387
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Ashspiralingblood on April 18, 2011, 04:22:25 PM
I want to get my first fight strick, and im not willing to pay for anything higher than a 100 bucks, so far looking through videos on youtube I narrowed my choice to SF IV SE stick and T6 fight stick, from what I got is that their both bad and they have some good things about them. I am willing to mod if I can get the parts. T6 is nearly impossible to mod. I want a stick to at least be durable to last at most a year.

Any suggestions
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: nilcam on April 18, 2011, 04:31:05 PM
If you need a PS3 stick, this one is quite nice for $100: http://www.amazon.com/Playstation-Real-Arcade-Fighting-Stick-3/dp/B001GDQRZM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1303136909&sr=8-2. Otherwise, you should probably get a Mad Catz SE and then mod it with either Sanwa or Seimitsu parts. The SE is very easy to mod.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: THE ANSWER on April 18, 2011, 05:01:40 PM
Not sure if anybody is good with photoshop, but I was thinking maybe we should do a dc.com template for the TE sticks. What do you guys think?
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: nilcam on April 18, 2011, 05:51:27 PM
I'm a graphic designer so I can do that. I'll get started once i have some time.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: THE ANSWER on April 18, 2011, 06:13:15 PM
I'm a graphic designer so I can do that. I'll get started once i have some time.

that's awesome! You should make a few of them, I would love to rock a dc.com full custom stick!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: steamwolf on April 18, 2011, 07:03:31 PM
My current stick:
(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/Amedo310/100_3593.jpg)
I have a modded hori stick and 2 more TE sticks.
At the moment, I'm working on a 2nd dual modded KOF TE stick with the following artwork: http://amedos310.deviantart.com/art/The-King-of-Fighters-203287387

Digging that custom art on the TE S. Do you play KoF like that, Amedo? With the four top row buttons? I tried before but it feels so weird. I can't even play RB2 or Garou like that or how it was originally in the arcades I have to set it up like Blazblue for RB2 and have D on the bottom row and then for Garou/KoF do it with the Tekken setup and just use the first four buttons. Dunno, using thumb or pinky feels strange to me.

I'm a graphic designer so I can do that. I'll get started once i have some time.

that's awesome! You should make a few of them, I would love to rock a dc.com full custom stick!!!!!!!!

I agree! I would do this hands down to help show off DC at local events or other places. Gotta spread the word and show interest!
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: solidshark on April 18, 2011, 07:33:08 PM
I agree! I would do this hands down to help show off DC at local events or other places. Gotta spread the word and show interest!

Totally on board with this idea
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: nilcam on April 18, 2011, 09:23:10 PM
Designing a stick template is a unique project for me. I keep the designs simple because I feel the stick and buttons should either be part of the design or need to be designed around. I hate seeing sticks protruding from character's faces or chests so I try to use graphics that wrap nicely around the physical parts. You will notice this in this post: http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=577.msg9637#msg9637

Here's one I put together in a few minutes:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/nil_kam/TETemplate.jpg)

High res link: http://dreamcancel.com/images/DC_teTemplate.pdf
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: selfReg on April 18, 2011, 09:27:37 PM
would look ridiculously pro decked with some relevant logos, SNKP et al. Really nice job for something so quick.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: THE ANSWER on April 18, 2011, 09:31:33 PM
Good stuff!!! Now take it to the next level!!!! lolz
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Amedø310 on April 19, 2011, 01:01:52 AM
My current stick:
(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/Amedo310/ASASA.jpg)
I have a modded hori stick and 2 more TE sticks.
At the moment, I'm working on a 2nd dual modded KOF TE stick with the following artwork: http://amedos310.deviantart.com/art/The-King-of-Fighters-203287387

Digging that custom art on the TE S. Do you play KoF like that, Amedo? With the four top row buttons? I tried before but it feels so weird. I can't even play RB2 or Garou like that or how it was originally in the arcades I have to set it up like Blazblue for RB2 and have D on the bottom row and then for Garou/KoF do it with the Tekken setup and just use the first four buttons. Dunno, using thumb or pinky feels strange to me.

I really don't play that button style. I might learn to play it one day, just not now. The layout is just to show homage to SNK neogeo cabinets.
Designing a stick template is a unique project for me. I keep the designs simple because I feel the stick and buttons should either be part of the design or need to be designed around. I hate seeing sticks protruding from character's faces or chests so I try to use graphics that wrap nicely around the physical parts. You will notice this in this post: http://dreamcancel.com/forum/index.php?topic=577.msg9637#msg9637

Nilcam, I have done a few wallpapers that were inspired by those stripe designs: http://amedos310.deviantart.com/gallery/.

Also I'm sure you can make a better use of some of the images used from the KOF Character Encyclopedia so here's where I found the scans: (Yahoo Search: "KOF Character Enciclopedia Parte 1")
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: selfReg on April 19, 2011, 02:18:25 AM
(http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt46/MezzoF0RTE/101110_02.png)

old faithful, boss of all out-of-the-box compact sticks. Shouts to the Agetec and Hyper Stick.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: nilcam on April 19, 2011, 06:35:57 PM
Good stuff!!! Now take it to the next level!!!! lolz

As you wish!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/nil_kam/TE_ChinLR-1.jpg)

It doesn't get more next level than Chin!

Download high res: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/nil_kam/TE_ChinHR.jpg
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: nilcam on April 19, 2011, 06:36:43 PM
(http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt46/MezzoF0RTE/101110_02.png)

old faithful, boss of all out-of-the-box compact sticks. Shouts to the Agetec and Hyper Stick.

I need one of those sticks badly!
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: THE ANSWER on April 19, 2011, 08:12:29 PM
Hey Nilcam, can you make one with the .com after the dc log and maybe add some snkp, taito and KOF XIII logos at the bottom. thanks :). Also can the character be Elizabeth.

EDIT: First 6 buttons only please.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Blind Piper on April 19, 2011, 09:58:03 PM
Any suggestions for a budget stick compatible with both PS2 and PS3? I'm quite unfamiliar with sticks, but I've heard Mayflash makes such a stick. I'm in Canada, if that influences things at all.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: nilcam on April 19, 2011, 10:01:23 PM
Your best bet is to get a PS2 stick or padhack a PS2 controller that way you can get adapters for all of the other systems.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: nilcam on April 21, 2011, 08:51:17 PM
Pro-style template with Terry:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/nil_kam/terryTemplateLR.jpg)

High res download:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/nil_kam/terryTemplateHR.jpg
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: solidshark on April 22, 2011, 06:03:10 AM
Pro-style template with Terry:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/nil_kam/terryTemplateLR.jpg)

High res download:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/nil_kam/terryTemplateHR.jpg

Hot damn Nilcam, Terry and Chin look just awesome.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: videoman190 on April 24, 2011, 07:53:47 AM
A little on topic and it for those Fightsticks!

I just found this site for joystick stands! The prices start about about $59.99 the others cost a little more depending on how you wanted!
http://www.tefightstands.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XzKYc4na3Y
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: The Fluke on April 24, 2011, 01:14:54 PM
A little on topic and it for those Fightsticks!

I just found this site for joystick stands! The prices start about about $59.99 the others cost a little more depending on how you wanted!
http://www.tefightstands.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XzKYc4na3Y

Interesting. Very cool business idea though i wonder how much demand there will really be for this product. I just sit with my stick in my lap and it would just be weird for me to adapt to this (or so i assume). Still, hope this goes well because you have to respect the idea.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Kane317 on April 26, 2011, 10:28:54 PM
Good stuff!!! Now take it to the next level!!!! lolz

As you wish!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/nil_kam/TE_ChinLR-1.jpg)

It doesn't get more next level than Chin!

Download high res: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/nil_kam/TE_ChinHR.jpg

WAIT WAIT, WH-WH-WHAT?!!?!?  Shame on you holding out on me Nilcam!
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Ash on April 27, 2011, 12:48:29 AM
Good stuff!!! Now take it to the next level!!!! lolz

As you wish!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/nil_kam/TE_ChinLR-1.jpg)

It doesn't get more next level than Chin!

Download high res: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/nil_kam/TE_ChinHR.jpg

WAIT WAIT, WH-WH-WHAT?!!?!?  Shame on you holding out on me Nilcam!

Btw, did you ever get that wireless stick fixed?
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: nilcam on April 27, 2011, 03:03:00 AM
I've had this project in the works for a long time. It was originally going to be an Iori stick with a pink solid background and magenta buttons. All of this talk of having Dream Cancel sticks so I changed it up.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/nil_kam/KensouStick-1.jpg)

The buttons are navy blue Seimitsu shallow buttons. The innards are a solderless padhacked PS1 controller and the case is a Hori Wii stick.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: solidshark on April 27, 2011, 03:25:38 AM
I've had this project in the works for a long time. It was originally going to be an Iori stick with a pink solid background and magenta buttons. All of this talk of having Dream Cancel sticks so I changed it up.

The buttons are navy blue Seimitsu shallow buttons. The innards are a solderless padhacked PS1 controller and the case is a Hori Wii stick.

Another awesome design; I've never seen that art with Kensou before. Official or fan-made?
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: FataCon on April 27, 2011, 03:31:44 AM
Looks good, nilcam. Maybe interchange the rims of the buttons to white ones to match the dustwasher? Heh, makes me want to mod my TE again.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Amedø310 on April 27, 2011, 03:39:32 AM
That's official art from KOF Neo Wave.
----

Awesome stick design.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: nilcam on April 27, 2011, 03:53:56 AM
Looks good, nilcam. Maybe interchange the rims of the buttons to white ones to match the dustwasher? Heh, makes me want to mod my TE again.

These buttons are not available in white, otherwise I would have done that. The case is so shallow that only the really small Seimitsu buttons (PS15) fit. I have a black washer on the way but I like the white so I may keep it. It ties the design together nicely. Considering the placement of the 5th button, Kensou's pose was too perfect.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Custle on April 27, 2011, 07:04:36 AM
Another awesome design; I've never seen that art with Kensou before. Official or fan-made?

I bet that that Kensou is from Neowave. It has the most horrible artstyle ever in a KOF game. Only 2001 rivals that game.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: FataCon on April 27, 2011, 08:08:02 AM
Looks good, nilcam. Maybe interchange the rims of the buttons to white ones to match the dustwasher? Heh, makes me want to mod my TE again.

These buttons are not available in white, otherwise I would have done that. The case is so shallow that only the really small Seimitsu buttons (PS15) fit. I have a black washer on the way but I like the white so I may keep it. It ties the design together nicely. Considering the placement of the 5th button, Kensou's pose was too perfect.

Ahh, PS-15's. I've never had the chance to use any of those in my mods. How do you like them? Do they feel the same as PS-14's? The only difference being that their bodies are shorter, correct?
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: nilcam on April 27, 2011, 03:05:51 PM
Another awesome design; I've never seen that art with Kensou before. Official or fan-made?

I bet that that Kensou is from Neowave. It has the most horrible artstyle ever in a KOF game. Only 2001 rivals that game.

Just to shows that art is subjective, I love the 2001 art style and the Neowave is pretty good as well. In certain cases, specifically Vanessa, I prefer her 2001 look to her XI look.

As for PS-15s, I love them. They feel like all of the other Seimitsu buttons.

I used Cherry microswitches on the stick but I need to figure out how to tighten the stick. It feels too Sanwa and I prefer the slightly tighter Seimitsu feel.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: FataCon on April 27, 2011, 03:22:47 PM

As for PS-15s, I love them. They feel like all of the other Sanwa buttons.

I used Cherry microswitches on the stick but I need to figure out how to tighten the stick. It feels too Sanwa and I prefer the slightly tighter Seimitsu feel.

Aren't PS-15's Seimitsu? I believe the Sanwa equivalents to the PS lineup are the OBSF-30's (though more like the 14's, and not 15's, in height).

As for the stick tightening, what kind of stick is it, and have you tried replacing the spring? They usually sell stiffer springs separately or you could grab one from another type of stick. I, too, prefer the tighter Seimitsu feel.

Have you ever had any experience with optical sticks? I've been meaning to try one out, but I hear they go kinda wonky after a while.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: nilcam on April 27, 2011, 03:58:19 PM
They are Seimitsu. I shouldn't type before breakfast.

I'm using the stock Hori stick because the case is too short to accommodate other sticks. I replaced the Hori switches with Cherry microswitches.

I have no experience with optical sticks.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Kane317 on April 28, 2011, 05:12:09 AM
Btw, did you ever get that wireless stick fixed?

Yup it's temporary fixed, one the plates for the charging terminal came loose.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Amedø310 on April 28, 2011, 06:30:39 PM
Finally finished my second KOF TE stick. This one's a RJ-45 Multi Console Cthulhu joystick with a Kusanagi clan crest dust washer.

Top:
(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/Amedo310/Untitled-1-5.jpg)
Bottom:
(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/Amedo310/Untitled-2-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: THE ANSWER on April 28, 2011, 09:16:24 PM
Beautiful, did you get your plexi from Art? Also love your dust washer.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Amedø310 on April 28, 2011, 11:24:43 PM
Beautiful, did you get your plexi from Art? Also love your dust washer.

Yes.  Art's Hobbies is the best.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: solidshark on April 29, 2011, 05:43:50 AM
Sweet work Amedo. Literally awesome from top to bottom
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Blind Piper on April 29, 2011, 10:56:07 AM
Just to shows that art is subjective, I love the 2001 art style and the Neowave is pretty good as well. In certain cases, specifically Vanessa, I prefer her 2001 look to her XI look.

I completely agree. The 2001 art is perhaps my favorite.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: steamwolf on May 07, 2011, 08:22:24 AM
(http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/169927-hori-real-arcade-pro-3-vlx-edition-will-eat-your-soul/DSC01298-620x.jpg)

The one on the bottom is the HRAP VLX Premium...I want it real bad, and I want to mod it asap. Notice how much bigger it is too.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: nilcam on May 08, 2011, 12:41:03 AM
The VLX will give you a hernia, true story. One of the local guys has it.

I have a new stick project started. I won't have the PCB in until the end of the month, but I'm super excited. I'll post photos as soon as it's done.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Custle on May 09, 2011, 09:44:35 AM
I saw that some store was selling that Tekken 6 arcade stick for PS3. It cost 44 euros and I've heard it is possible to coonect it to PC. Is it a good stick or should I search something better?
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: sibarraz on May 09, 2011, 06:03:47 PM
The controller is crap IMO

http://dristore.cl/catalogo/consolas/213-real-arcade-provx-sa-x360-hori.html

Should I buy this one?
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: THE ANSWER on May 09, 2011, 08:39:25 PM
The controller is crap IMO

http://dristore.cl/catalogo/consolas/213-real-arcade-provx-sa-x360-hori.html

Should I buy this one?

I haven't personally played on that joystick but I hear the stick is closer to the buttons than the TE is, so if you have big hands it might be a problem.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Kane317 on May 09, 2011, 10:46:06 PM
The controller is crap IMO

http://dristore.cl/catalogo/consolas/213-real-arcade-provx-sa-x360-hori.html

Should I buy this one?

I have this Hori Real Arcade Pro V3 SA (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041SGD44/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B002FL0T8U&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1TETZ4E0V2835GKZVQ1Y) which I believe is the PS3 counterpart and it's fine.  Only improvements I would make is to make the entire joystick heavier and quieter (I know ppl modded it to do so).
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Ash Riot on May 10, 2011, 12:39:42 AM
Yeah it feels really light, but I still find it to be my favorite arcade stick so far.  I wish I knew someone that could mod it for me for other consoles.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: sibarraz on May 10, 2011, 03:20:35 AM
So yeah, should i Pick it?

My hands are relative small, but I can't see how mucho does than influentiate
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Ash Riot on May 12, 2011, 07:55:28 PM
If you don't mind paying the price for it, then buy it.  I like them over any Madcatz sticks.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Dr.Faust on June 16, 2011, 07:05:27 AM
Hay guys I have a few questions for yall, I'm going to get my stick made by this guy http://www.b15sdmdesigns.com/

So I was looking to get some good examples of art for him, I'm looking for cool art of K9999,Nameless,Benimaru,Leona,Duo Lon,and Anji Mito. I'm going to chose the theme of the stick depending on the art. Anyway I'm looking to do a full semetsu mod for the stick, I already know that i want a 6 semetsu button layout but I don't know about the stick, I know I want a square gate but its hard to do kof movements on a square gate but i need one because i play Vega in SF. I don't like to ride the gate nor do I like bat tops, so happ and Korean sticks are out of the question(but if you can convence me to use a happ or Korean stick then i migh change my mind). I really want a semetsu stick but don't know which one to get and which one will make kof easier, I play KOF,SF,BBCS2 and Tekken at a high lv so I really want to get the perfect stick for all those games.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: nilcam on June 16, 2011, 04:40:20 PM
Which Seimitsu stick depends on the tightness and throw you prefer. Seimitsu LS-32 is slightly stiffer and has a shorter throw than Sanwa JLF. Seimitsu LS-56 is much tighter and has an extremely short throw. I prefer the LS-56 as I find hopping and hyper hopping to be much easier on that stick.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Dr.Faust on June 16, 2011, 09:22:12 PM
well i don't want it to be to loose but Idk how tight i want it, I know I don't want the 32, I'm looking in to the 40 and the 52, it dependso on how hard it is to back dash cancle in T6 with the stick
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: FataCon on June 16, 2011, 09:45:16 PM
Keep in mind that you can always replace the spring to suit your tension preferences.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Phoenixazure on June 17, 2011, 05:39:13 AM
Maybe u guys can help me out. I have an old TE stick that i had dual modded with a cuthulu board, but i think the boards are all messed up as none of it works. There a dual board that i can easy swap in and replace all the old cpu components?
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: KBlackNoah on June 24, 2011, 03:21:26 PM
I am thinking of buying the Real Arcade Pro Premium VLX for the PS3.Did anyone had any problems with this stick and is it pc compatible without too much hassle?
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: nilcam on June 24, 2011, 05:06:24 PM
@KBlackNoah: I don't know much about that stick but my Hori Real Arcade Pro is plug and play on Windows so I would assume the same is true of the VLX.

@Phoenixazure: There's the PS360+ but it won't be out for a few months.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: KBlackNoah on June 24, 2011, 09:38:59 PM
That stick better make me coffee in the morning too ...for how much money i pay for it! LOL
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: KBlackNoah on July 01, 2011, 12:44:12 AM
The stick arrived today.Damn!!!! i tought i will call it a cheap overpiced piece of shit but man this is the best thing ever.i can barely take my eyes off of it it when i am in the room LOL
compared to the madcatz te...madcatz is a baby's toy - still, both are good sticks - but the vlx is perfection.

(http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/9526/sany0166c.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/834/sany0166c.jpg/)

Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: sibarraz on July 01, 2011, 02:13:47 AM
that viewlix stick is really beautiful, congrats man
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Remzi on July 01, 2011, 02:28:30 AM
It's cheaper to make a case like that yourself out of wood / fiberglass / plastics.
It uses the same parts as a TE. How is it better, like, at all?

To me it's just an overpriced stick that could be manufactured and created for half the price. Hell, even one third the price. You can probably make the case for $30, rip the board from a SE, and order parts online for ~$40. Way cheaper for the same product.

Oh, and the position of the start button is seriously ugly.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: KBlackNoah on July 01, 2011, 09:39:00 AM
It's cheaper to make a case like that yourself out of wood / fiberglass / plastics.
It uses the same parts as a TE. How is it better, like, at all?

To me it's just an overpriced stick that could be manufactured and created for half the price. Hell, even one third the price. You can probably make the case for $30, rip the board from a SE, and order parts online for ~$40. Way cheaper for the same product.

Oh, and the position of the start button is seriously ugly.

Well go right ahead and make yourself one and put it head to head with a vlx (if you do not have the tools i guarantee making a custom replica of this stick would cost you almost the same).For a buget price the te stick is a good stick like i said but compared with the vlx it feels cheap.Play with it for 1 minute and you won't want to touch another stick again.Hell you can play with a pad or a home made stick or even a keyboard and that's fine.+ i won't be buying another stick ever and if i decide to sell it one day i will get some real moneyz.

Hell, even one third the price? LOL you will be selling those like crazy but man you are off your rocket.


@sibarraz
thanks
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Remzi on July 01, 2011, 09:52:31 AM
Explain how Sanwa parts that the stick you bought for $300 is better than a TE, that uses Sanwa parts too.

You can make a case out of fiberglass for like $40 bro. Case + SE board + Sanwa parts = $100 - $180
$300 > $180
$180 = Better.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: KBlackNoah on July 01, 2011, 09:57:47 AM
Explain how Sanwa parts that the stick you bought for $300 is better than a TE, that uses Sanwa parts too.

You can make a case out of fiberglass for like $40 bro. Case + SE board + Sanwa parts = $100 - $180
$300 > $180
$180 = Better.

I said both are good sticks 3 times are you blind?Te stick feels cheap compared to the vlx.
Make a vlx with 180 $ and i will buy it from you!
also the collection value of a home made stick is 0
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Remzi on July 01, 2011, 10:43:48 AM
Again, how the fuck can it feel cheap when they use the same parts and same plastics.
I'm not interested in making a clone of a stick that has everything scrunched together like that.

Collection value on a mass-produced stick is 0. Hori is mass produced, whether you like it or not.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: KBlackNoah on July 01, 2011, 12:06:38 PM
Again, how the fuck can it feel cheap when they use the same parts and same plastics.
I'm not interested in making a clone of a stick that has everything scrunched together like that.

Collection value on a mass-produced stick is 0. Hori is mass produced, whether you like it or not.


hey man.after you play a vlx come and state your opinions(clearly you haven't played one).They are not made of the same material but they do use sanwa parts.what is the point of this discussion i have no idea.don t buy it and go make your own stick for what i care.Personally i' ma gonna buy another one when i will have the money to built a 2 player cab.If you think the price for this shits won't go up after they are done producing it you are out of your mind.they are not as mass produced as the madcatz because this shit is too expensive to sell very good.Just go on ebay or something i am sure you will find one VLX cheap -LOL..or any
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: KBlackNoah on July 04, 2011, 04:40:18 PM
another stick is on the way :D this time it's the limited edition stick from The King of Fighters Orochi Collection for the ps2 :D

(http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/2284/snkneogeoonlinecollecti.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/803/snkneogeoonlinecollecti.jpg/)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: nilcam on July 04, 2011, 04:44:01 PM
I love the NeoGeo line of sticks. I have 2 for PS2 (a plain one and a Garou one), 2 for PS3 and 1 for Wii that I am modding with Seimitsu buttons and a PS360+ board.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: KBlackNoah on July 04, 2011, 04:47:53 PM
I love the NeoGeo line of sticks. I have 2 for PS2 (a plain one and a Garou one), 2 for PS3 and 1 for Wii that I am modding with Seimitsu buttons and a PS360+ board.

This is my first one because there were/are hard to come by and damn expensive.You've got quite a collection there :3
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Running Wild on July 04, 2011, 06:08:17 PM
(http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/9526/sany0166c.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/834/sany0166c.jpg/)

Have fun lugging around that oversized thing to tournaments.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: KBlackNoah on July 04, 2011, 06:16:42 PM
(http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/9526/sany0166c.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/834/sany0166c.jpg/)

Have fun lugging around that oversized thing to tournaments.



LMAO I don't recommend taking that thing out of the house.If i go to any tournaments i will take my TE stick.
But that beast is no fun carrying around (unless the turney is across the street - LOL).
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Remzi on July 05, 2011, 02:43:19 AM
hey man.after you play a vlx come and state your opinions(clearly you haven't played one).They are not made of the same material but they do use sanwa parts.what is the point of this discussion i have no idea.don t buy it and go make your own stick for what i care.Personally i' ma gonna buy another one when i will have the money to built a 2 player cab.If you think the price for this shits won't go up after they are done producing it you are out of your mind.they are not as mass produced as the madcatz because this shit is too expensive to sell very good.Just go on ebay or something i am sure you will find one VLX cheap -LOL..or any
They're not different aside from the fact that the VLX case materials are lower quality plastics.

They're mass produced bro. They're not custom. They're not rare like NeoGeo AES carts. They're just stock mass produced shit with badly placed and aligned buttons.

Oh, and yeah. Enjoy lugging around that oversized stick.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: KBlackNoah on July 05, 2011, 03:39:36 PM
hey man.after you play a vlx come and state your opinions(clearly you haven't played one).They are not made of the same material but they do use sanwa parts.what is the point of this discussion i have no idea.don t buy it and go make your own stick for what i care.Personally i' ma gonna buy another one when i will have the money to built a 2 player cab.If you think the price for this shits won't go up after they are done producing it you are out of your mind.they are not as mass produced as the madcatz because this shit is too expensive to sell very good.Just go on ebay or something i am sure you will find one VLX cheap -LOL..or any
They're not different aside from the fact that the VLX case materials are lower quality plastics.

They're mass produced bro. They're not custom. They're not rare like NeoGeo AES carts. They're just stock mass produced shit with badly placed and aligned buttons.

Oh, and yeah. Enjoy lugging around that oversized stick.

you sound like a broken record "bro".Have you played one? ..or if you can't afford it it's a piece of shit kinda attitude?
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: jedpossum on July 05, 2011, 06:51:00 PM
with badly placed and aligned buttons.

lol you know nothing on about making arcade sticks or quality of a stick you haven't even touched.
Spoiler about artwork on arcade sticks.

[spoiler]Artwork is either really generic or printed a little larger to have it still look good if the art is misaligned.[/spoiler]

Also the warranty kicks ass on the VLX as long you don't open the black box you're allowed to do what ever you want to. cut a hole for a RJ-45, use a different pcb, disconnect the turbo pcb, and switch out buttons you're allowed to do it as long you don't open up that black box.

As for the best stick it is Sega's HSS-0130.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: KBlackNoah on July 05, 2011, 09:45:07 PM
The HSS-0130 for the sega saturn is so hard to find and expensive...maybe one day i ll find one at a decent price.That is the only stick besides the vlx i am willing to spend some good money on.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: sibarraz on July 06, 2011, 01:18:57 AM
HEY GUys, I will buy an stick, but I can't decide between the MC  ROUND2 TOURNAMENT EDITION or a HORI REAL ARCADE PRO.VX SA
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: jedpossum on July 06, 2011, 02:08:20 AM
Depends what you want to do with the arcade stick. For just sitting around and playing either one will do just fine.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: sibarraz on July 06, 2011, 02:10:46 AM
mmm, I seriosuly doubt that I will move them to tournaments, but I want something that feels like it will not broke as soon as I play with it, at least that happened to me with the tekken 6 stick
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: KBlackNoah on July 06, 2011, 09:35:00 AM
Both are good sticks and won't break easily.Just choose the one you like.The only difference is that the hori stick has the buttons and stick a bit closer to each other (some people say it's annoying but it's just preference/you can adapt - i have big hands and play it with no problems).If i were you i would go with the hori :)
Also the hori is compatible with pc with no problems, as for the madcatz you need a VIA chipset usb board or something to make it work (my TE stick doesn't work on my new laptop because of that stupid shit).
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Running Wild on July 06, 2011, 04:49:16 PM
Here's my sticks -
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n504/RunningWild1984/sticks.png)

I mainly use the Namco Arcade Stick on my laptop using a USB converter, while I use the original TE on my PS3. I would use the Sega Virtua Stick High Grade, but a PCB problem that is apparent on many of the earlier models prevents the stick from properly detecting 3 simultaneous button presses.

Also I have a Hori Fighting Commander 3 that I use exclusively for Mortal Kombat -
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n504/RunningWild1984/horipad.png)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: PurpGuy on July 06, 2011, 04:58:37 PM
As for the best stick it is Sega's HSS-0130.

I love the Virtua Sticks, especially the ones with the straight stacked 3x3 button layout, and five buttons on the bottom row.  Not like the Mad Catz sticks that have a weird angle on the 3x3 stack that you need to play with two left hands.

If I had a machine shop handy I'd pull the face plate off my Mad Catz and make a plate with the Virtua Stick layout.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: sibarraz on July 06, 2011, 05:30:13 PM
Both are good sticks and won't break easily.Just choose the one you like.The only difference is that the hori stick has the buttons and stick a bit closer to each other (some people say it's annoying but it's just preference/you can adapt - i have big hands and play it with no problems).If i were you i would go with the hori :)
Also the hori is compatible with pc with no problems, as for the madcatz you need a VIA chipset usb board or something to make it work (my TE stick doesn't work on my new laptop because of that stupid shit).
Just for the PC issue I'm going with the hori
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: omegaryuji on July 06, 2011, 06:59:22 PM
I love the Virtua Sticks, especially the ones with the straight stacked 3x3 button layout, and five buttons on the bottom row.  Not like the Mad Catz sticks that have a weird angle on the 3x3 stack that you need to play with two left hands.

If I had a machine shop handy I'd pull the face plate off my Mad Catz and make a plate with the Virtua Stick layout.
Yeah, the most annoying thing about the Mad Catz sticks is that they use Viewlix layout instead of Astro City.

Just for the PC issue I'm going with the hori
Mad Catz and Hori sticks both have less-than-universal PC compatability.  Hori sticks tend to be slightly more likely to work (although I used to have a PS3 Round 2 TE and currently have a X360 Round 2 TE modded to work on PS2 and PS3 as well, and I've never had a problem using either of them  on windows PCs), but if you're going to be using the stick primarily on PC, I'd suggest making sure you can get your money back in case it doesn't work.

In general, HRAPs and TEs are about equally good in terms of stick/button quality, but if there's little/no price difference, I'd recommend the HRAP VX SA over a Round 2 because the layout is a little more comfortable for playing on your lap.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: sibarraz on July 06, 2011, 11:43:30 PM
Actually, I already had an stick pc with happ parts, but if the thing could work in a PC too, it will be very cool
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: PurpGuy on July 07, 2011, 05:26:50 PM
Yeah, the most annoying thing about the Mad Catz sticks is that they use Viewlix layout instead of Astro City.

I wonder if I could pull the buttons out, slap some Bondo into the holes, and drill new ones?  I'll need a pretty big drill bit.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Dr.Faust on July 11, 2011, 06:42:53 AM
anyone know where i can get some good art for B15 to make my stick. I'm looking for Klonoa art. I see people with all this great art for their stick but I can never find any site for art.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: nilcam on July 11, 2011, 04:58:51 PM
Try http://www.creativeuncut.com for video game art.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: sibarraz on July 13, 2011, 01:47:34 AM
I bought the hori VX PRO

I will upload pics later.

I had problems playing with it, I had been really used to play with a 360 d-pad, so it will took some time practicing, also the buttons are very snesible imo
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: FataCon on July 13, 2011, 01:58:26 AM
Yeah, the most annoying thing about the Mad Catz sticks is that they use Viewlix layout instead of Astro City.

I wonder if I could pull the buttons out, slap some Bondo into the holes, and drill new ones?  I'll need a pretty big drill bit.

It's only really worthwhile to Bondo if you reinforce the backing. Otherwise it'll probably just crack or crumble from wear and tear. Have you thought of just ordering a custom plate? You could check out Art's Hobbies for that. I'm pretty sure they have a plate template for Astro City. I also like the Astro City layout myself.

I had problems playing with it, I had been really used to play with a 360 d-pad, so it will took some time practicing, also the buttons are very snesible imo

Yeah, if you're not used to playing on a stick (or even JP parts), I can understand how everything might feel pretty sensitive. Personally, I like Seimitsu parts over Sanwa parts in my sticks simply because Sanwa parts generally feel too sensitive to me. I feel like they could activate even if I breathed on them lol
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: KBlackNoah on July 13, 2011, 01:19:44 PM
I bought the hori VX PRO

I will upload pics later.

I had problems playing with it, I had been really used to play with a 360 d-pad, so it will took some time practicing, also the buttons are very snesible imo

The buttons might seem weird first days.Before i played on sanwa i used to have a cheap stick and to make the buttons work you had to push all the way down.With sanwa with only a gentile touch it takes the command (i would compare this with wearing a pair of heavy boots in the winter and in spring when you take a lighter pair of shoes you can barely walk like a normal man LOL).Just give it a week and you will see improvements.Sanwa are very durable - i still have the first set of buttons on my TE stick and they work like day 1 and i mashed them like crazy LOL.have fun with your new stick :) and practice every day
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: sibarraz on July 13, 2011, 04:07:24 PM
Thanks, I wll do that, I also had problem with QCF and QCF x2
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: KBlackNoah on July 13, 2011, 05:16:23 PM
Thanks, I wll do that, I also had problem with QCF and QCF x2

have you ever played on a stick before or.. how long you last played on a stick?It s normal to have problems with execution if you haven t played a long time.Some people say an octagonal gate is better for those movements...but i like square gate because i have more precision.

Give it a week to accommodate like i said
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: omegaryuji on July 13, 2011, 05:46:43 PM
Yeah, it can be a little weird getting used to a stick for the first time.  I remember constantly ending up with accidental tiger knees when I was trying to do low tiger shots with Sagat years ago *laughs* .  If you have a way to see your inputs displayed, spend some time using that and just practicing doing basic motions (qcf, dp, dashing, hcb~f, etc.), trying to do them without any extra inputs.  Remember to practice the motions facing both ways, too!  I know that sounds obvious, but a LOT of people overlook it and then cry that they can't dash to the left or something.  It's alright to "ride the gate" (push the stick as far as it can go) at first, but you'll want to eventually be able to do motions with as little movement as possible.

As far as gates, it's pretty much personal preference.  I like square the most since it gives you precise diagonals (good for command normals like Kyo's d/f+D) and it has less maximum movement than octagonal, plus most arcades with japanese setups that I've been to are square gates, as well as most japanese sticks (if can you ever need to borrow someone else's).
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: sibarraz on July 13, 2011, 06:27:20 PM
Thanks, I wll do that, I also had problem with QCF and QCF x2

have you ever played on a stick before or.. how long you last played on a stick?It s normal to have problems with execution if you haven t played a long time.Some people say an octagonal gate is better for those movements...but i like square gate because i have more precision.

Give it a week to accommodate like i said

I hadn't played with a stick for like a year at this point, college took tons of my time and I couldn't go to the ARCADES

that being said, with my happ competion for PC i was playing 3 months and I didn't had any of this problems
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: sibarraz on July 13, 2011, 07:52:55 PM
Well, second day, and I'm doing better, I don't know if the first day I was afraid to break the stick or what, but now I could pull motions more fluidly, and don't lnow why, but comboing jump normals is way more easy with stick than with a pad

I will try some combos in 98, my favorite basic combos like ex yuri with 2b, 2a, and one of her 2 DM are working well, but with kim I had problems comboing 5c, 6a, DM, only in the first player side, in the second one I could pull it well.

this is not my first time using an stick, but is the first time in a wayu long time

here some pics

[spoiler](http://i53.tinypic.com/4t674k.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/f38dhs.jpg)[/spoiler]
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Running Wild on July 13, 2011, 11:14:57 PM
my favorite basic combos like ex yuri with 2b, 2a

When did KOF turn into Melty Blood?
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: omegaryuji on July 14, 2011, 02:26:57 PM
You mean when did Melty take reverse beats from KOF, right? ;)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: KBlackNoah on July 14, 2011, 03:10:41 PM
(http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2882/sany0206e.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/155/sany0206e.jpg/)

arrived today :D
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: PurpGuy on July 14, 2011, 04:47:36 PM
That's beyond cool.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: KBlackNoah on July 14, 2011, 05:38:54 PM
That's beyond cool.

(http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/2563/sany0209q.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/713/sany0209q.jpg/)


As a collector's item they are pretty cool (i recommend buying this for collectors if you find it at a decent price - The King of Fighters Orochi Collection [Limited Edition] - the package also includes the game) but they are cheaply made and don t offer to much stability for play.If you need a stick to play avoid this.With this money you could buy a hori pro or a madcatz te
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Delta on July 14, 2011, 06:39:26 PM
You mean when did Melty take reverse beats from KOF, right? ;)

I think he means the numerical thingy used by fans to write movements in GG, BB and i guess Melty Blood.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: KBlackNoah on July 14, 2011, 07:25:17 PM
my stick collection.i only want that sega saturn HSS-0130 and i am done buying sticks..and maybe 2 Dreamcast sticks if i find them cheap :)

(http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/575/sticksh.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/651/sticksh.jpg/)

@ nilcam

I think you said you have a Garou: Mark of the Wolves neo geo stick 2 - can you post a picture of that? Someone made me a sweet offer :)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Running Wild on July 14, 2011, 11:47:22 PM
I used to have a Neo-Geo Stick 2, the 1st edition one. Worked really nicely for RB2 with it's layout, but I've since gotten rid of it and adapted to using the Namco Stick, I doubt I can ever go back.

I really wanted that Garou Neo-Geo Stick though...  few years ago a dude offered to sell me one for cheap, almost kinda wish I went for it.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: nilcam on July 15, 2011, 02:50:36 PM
Here's the Garou stick:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/nil_kam/garoustick.jpg)

I love the form factor and layout of the NeoGeo stick. I've gutted one and replaced the buttons with 24mm Seimitsus and will put a PS360+ board in it when that arrives.

Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: cHuCo_ on July 15, 2011, 05:34:26 PM
Well i thought of showing off my sticks here(:P). The HRAP3s have custom paint and there guts swapd for sixaxis with adapters. And the custom HAPP was made by me and my uncle(who I <3 very much), and thats about it.
(http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo314/chuco101st/smallDSC00762.jpg)
Octagonal-gate, Art by Moshinobi
(http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo314/chuco101st/smallDSC00765.jpg)
Square-gate, Art by Me
(http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo314/chuco101st/smallDSC00763.jpg)
Art by Me and we f'ed up the plexi ill replace it wen i get the chance
(http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo314/chuco101st/smallDSC00757.jpg)
Im so proud of my wiring(i mean cmon its a HAPP for godsake)
(http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo314/chuco101st/smallDSC00753.jpg)

@nilcam that Garou stick is so hawt!
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Amedø310 on July 15, 2011, 05:52:46 PM
Amazing craftmanship and  I love the design on both kof sticks. Is that a color edit of K'? I've never seen that image of him in color. Also the Yagami Clan Crest dustwasher on the Iori is top teir.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: cHuCo_ on July 15, 2011, 05:58:56 PM
Amazing craftmanship and  I love the design on both kof sticks. Is that a color edit of K'? I've never seen that image of him in color. Also the Yagami Clan Crest dustwasher on the Iori is top teir.

yup on photoshop but there is a image with color around the internet but 1. it only shows his face 2. his skin color is really of (like o.yashiro 02 art)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: KBlackNoah on July 16, 2011, 05:41:36 AM
Here's the Garou stick:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/nil_kam/garoustick.jpg)

I love the form factor and layout of the NeoGeo stick. I've gutted one and replaced the buttons with 24mm Seimitsus and will put a PS360+ board in it when that arrives.



Thanks!..i couldn't find a pic anywhere on internet.Stick looks very nice - tho i do not plan to modify it because it's pretty hard to play with it at my max level, just for collection :)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: KusoGaki on July 18, 2011, 06:28:17 PM
The garou stick is pretty good, i own one as well and use it as one of my main sticks.

I always wondered why AES owners preferred the Neo stick and after playing on one for the past year i can understand why.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Remzi on July 21, 2011, 03:03:39 AM
You mean when did Melty take reverse beats from KOF, right? ;)
When did 2BA become useful in Melty Blood.

As for the Hori discussion a few pages back.



lol you know nothing on about making arcade sticks or quality of a stick you haven't even touched.
Spoiler about artwork on arcade sticks.

[spoiler]Artwork is either really generic or printed a little larger to have it still look good if the art is misaligned.[/spoiler]
You know nothing on about making sentences or properly forming you haven't tried.

I'm pretty sure making a stick like that wouldn't be that difficult so long as you have the materials / tools. My god all you need to do is heat seal plastics together, and add other misc parts (hinges, etc) to make it a full imitation. It could EASILY be done in only a few days for less than half the price.

I wasn't talking about the artwork, the layout of the buttons are terrible and badly aligned for actual play. Of course some people like that straight-line layout, but it's unconventional for mostly everybody. I realize that artwork is printed a tad larger than the stick itself so it won't look incorrect if the art is misaligned. If it's misaligned though, the company should get the machine fixed.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: jedpossum on July 21, 2011, 03:20:57 AM
You mean when did Melty take reverse beats from KOF, right? ;)
When did 2BA become useful in Melty Blood.

As for the Hori discussion a few pages back.



lol you know nothing on about making arcade sticks or quality of a stick you haven't even touched.
Spoiler about artwork on arcade sticks.

[spoiler]Artwork is either really generic or printed a little larger to have it still look good if the art is misaligned.[/spoiler]
You know nothing on about making sentences or properly forming you haven't tried.

I'm pretty sure making a stick like that wouldn't be that difficult so long as you have the materials / tools. My god all you need to do is heat seal plastics together, and add other misc parts (hinges, etc) to make it a full imitation. It could EASILY be done in only a few days for less than half the price.

I wasn't talking about the artwork, the layout of the buttons are terrible and badly aligned for actual play. Of course some people like that straight-line layout, but it's unconventional for mostly everybody. I realize that artwork is printed a tad larger than the stick itself so it won't look incorrect if the art is misaligned. If it's misaligned though, the company should get the machine fixed.

LOL
GTFO with that.

Also, The VLX and TE use the same layout.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Demoninja on July 22, 2011, 07:42:22 AM
The HSS-0130 for the sega saturn is so hard to find and expensive...maybe one day i ll find one at a decent price.That is the only stick besides the vlx i am willing to spend some good money on.

Last time I checked the HSS-0130 is very similar in pricing to a VLX. Has it gone up since then?
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Remzi on July 22, 2011, 09:08:49 PM
The VLX and TE use the same layout.
VLX has way less curvature, which is uncomfortable for many users fingers. Also, the start button should never be right next to the buttons unless it has an off button for the start, which it doesn't. Oh, and why is the headset port on the front? WORST LAYOUT EVER.

The only difference between a VLX and a TE, aside from the fact that the VLX is ugly as shit, and twice the price is the fact that the VLX can be opened up easier. It still breaks the warranty doing that. From the official site. "HORI is not responsible for any damages or failure to the product or parts if customized or if the top plate has been opened."

VLX. You pay for a quick-open modification panel that still breaks the warranty, a shitty layout, oversized body, and Sanwa parts.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Demoninja on July 22, 2011, 11:02:00 PM
VLX has way less curvature, which is uncomfortable for many users fingers. Also, the start button should never be right next to the buttons unless it has an off button for the start, which it doesn't. Oh, and why is the headset port on the front? WORST LAYOUT EVER.

Every person I know who's ever played on a VLX has not complained about the layout at all probably because the layout is the same. I'll change my mind on this if you can procure an image with measurements showing otherwise. The start button is where it is on pretty much every single cabinet for the player 1 side. I don't see people accidentally taunting left and right because they're hitting start by accident. Not going to comment on the headset port because I never paid attention to it.

Quote
The only difference between a VLX and a TE, aside from the fact that the VLX is ugly as shit, and twice the price is the fact that the VLX can be opened up easier. It still breaks the warranty doing that. From the official site. "HORI is not responsible for any damages or failure to the product or parts if customized or if the top plate has been opened."

I didn't realize that size and what material the body of the stick is made of did not matter at all. I guess playing on a tupperware stick is the same as using a TE so why don't we all just use that? Since the VLX is made to look like the Vewlix control panel that means the Vewlix is ugly as shit as well. Why is that the most expensive and sought after cab with people ordering custom kits just to replicate it. Of course it's going to void warranty if you do that, what company is going to say "Hey open up the product and do whatever you want inside of it! If you screw up we'll cover you no sweat!"

Quote
VLX. You pay for a quick-open modification panel that still breaks the warranty, a shitty layout, oversized body, and Sanwa parts.

I would gladly pay for a quick-open top panel and the layout and the body.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: KBlackNoah on July 24, 2011, 03:09:07 PM
@Demoninja

Stop arguing with that bufon..he never played a vlx.The only difference when it comes to the layout between a vlx and the te stick is that the distance between the buttons is a bit larger (the vlx has teh same layout but the buttons are a bit closer to each other and to the stick).You can find pictures on the internet with the layout and you can compare them very easy even if you do not own a vlx.
But really now you can't compare a vlx with a te stick.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: omegaryuji on July 24, 2011, 03:24:49 PM
Square-gate, Art by Me
(http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo314/chuco101st/smallDSC00763.jpg)
Art by Me and we f'ed up the plexi ill replace it wen i get the chance
(http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo314/chuco101st/smallDSC00757.jpg)
That's some really nice artwork!  The katakana on the K' stick is also a cool touch (name, origin, and what he's going to do to you *laughs* ).

Every person I know who's ever played on a VLX has not complained about the layout at all probably because the layout is the same. I'll change my mind on this if you can procure an image with measurements showing otherwise.
I play regularly on my stick (TE) and my friends' sticks (various TEs and Horis), and each model does feel slightly different different, though they're all similar enough to be comfortable.  Hell, if anything, I think the TE is the least comfortable of the lot, even though it's what I'm always practicing on *laughs*

Man, this thread makes me want to do something with the art on my TE.  I mean, it'd make more sense if it showed a game that I actually played, plus it could be an excuse to spend a bit more to get a new top panel with an astro city layout.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Remzi on July 24, 2011, 06:05:09 PM
First intelligent person to attempt to argue that the VLX is good. Thank god that all VLX users aren't retards.

I didn't realize that size and what material the body of the stick is made of did not matter at all. I guess playing on a tupperware stick is the same as using a TE so why don't we all just use that? Since the VLX is made to look like the Vewlix control panel that means the Vewlix is ugly as shit as well. Why is that the most expensive and sought after cab with people ordering custom kits just to replicate it. Of course it's going to void warranty if you do that, what company is going to say "Hey open up the product and do whatever you want inside of it! If you screw up we'll cover you no sweat!"
Fairly certain that they're not using much more than other companies. They're probably using similar, if not the same plastics used in the TE. If not, test the tensile properties of both of the plastics and get the results.
Earlier one of the users stated that it would still be covered if you open up the panel to mod it. That was just to state he's wrong, really.

Vewlix == Cab
VLX == Stick
Stick != Cab
It might look good as a cab, but that doesn't mean it's good as a stick.

I would gladly pay for a quick-open top panel and the layout and the body.
Cheaper to make a quick-open panel yourself, even with something like PC/ABS. Hell, even PVC would make it nice. You can buy enough PVC to make a stick inside of for ~$40. Fuck, if you want to spend $300 on a stick, get some high-quality plastics that're better than that of a VLX.

Edit: Unnecessary slur. As has been stated many times, disagreeing is fine but be respectful!
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Amedø310 on August 01, 2011, 01:00:43 AM
I decided to make a new art for one of my sticks or a new mad catz te stick. Here's the art for it the stick: http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/Amedo310/ArtHobbiesTEFullPanelTemplate_KinkosVerHIRAOKI.jpg (http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/Amedo310/ArtHobbiesTEFullPanelTemplate_KinkosVerHIRAOKI.jpg?t=1312153064)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Dr.Faust on August 02, 2011, 02:16:45 AM
This I my current stick. Its a Limited ED: BlazBlue Stick with all original parts. I want to trade it for a full semetsu mod or trade the sawan parts for semetsu.

(http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/xx213/GirPig/TEstick002.jpg)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Ryudo on August 05, 2011, 02:33:54 PM
Right now I'm contemplating whether I should buy a 360 along with dual modding my TE stick so I can play the KOF and NGBC on Xbla
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: THE ANSWER on August 05, 2011, 06:28:53 PM
I have a dual modded TE, I think it was a great investment.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Amedø310 on August 06, 2011, 06:55:20 PM
So the sanwa clear buttons are available.

http://www.arcadeshock.com/items/sanwa-parts~buttons-balltops-gates-/list0.htm (http://www.arcadeshock.com/items/sanwa-parts~buttons-balltops-gates-/list0.htm)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: UltimaOriginal on August 07, 2011, 05:01:48 AM
I have a stick for GuiltyGear XX AC. But now I'm working on new stick with KOF layout.

About GG stick:
Stick: HORI Real Arcade Pro 3;
Joystick: Default (Sanwa JLF-TP-8Y-SK), square gate
Pushbuttons:  Seimitsu PS-14-K-N (x8), PS-14-D-N (x2); Ball LB-39;
Mod: Dual PCB (USB/PS3+PSone/PS2) with D-sub 15;
Mashplate: Custom Art "Sol Badguy" (Guilty Gear, design by me) + Plexiglass.

(http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx156/UltimaOriginal/Stick/stick-modded1.jpg)

More here http://s751.photobucket.com/albums/xx156/UltimaOriginal/Stick/ (http://s751.photobucket.com/albums/xx156/UltimaOriginal/Stick/)

Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Amedø310 on August 07, 2011, 05:13:36 AM
More here http://s751.photobucket.com/albums/xx156/UltimaOriginal/Stick/ (http://s751.photobucket.com/albums/xx156/UltimaOriginal/Stick/)



Very nice. Everything in the composition works well together.

Right now I'm contemplating whether I should buy a 360 along with dual modding my TE stick so I can play the KOF and NGBC on Xbla

How will you dual mod the te stick?



Anyway, I updated my latest te kof layout: http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/Amedo310/ArtHobbiesTEFullPanelTemplate_KinkosVerHIRAOKI-1.jpg (http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/Amedo310/ArtHobbiesTEFullPanelTemplate_KinkosVerHIRAOKI-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Running Wild on August 16, 2011, 03:15:38 AM
I just completed modding my WWE All Stars Brawl Stick -

(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n504/RunningWild1984/stick2.jpg)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: VinnAleixoFM on August 21, 2011, 11:08:55 PM
Great mod, Running Wild.

Now, I'll present my new stick. Hori Fighting Stick V3

My conclusions:
-Even is Hori Stock, this stick is great to play (and now I can do "Raging Storm Moves" smoothly - ex: K9999/Nameless DM's)
-Works for PS3 & PC
-The stock joystick now got Shaft Cover
-6 buttons and Vewlix (in J-sticks, I don't mind the layout, except the "Crapcom Layout")
-The mod difficulty is not so hard (even the buttons STILL ARE SOLDERED)
-The wiring is similar to the firstPS1/PS2 Hori sticks wiring (ex: Hori Real Arcade PS)

(http://i.imgur.com/vGLJs.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/qybzH.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ZyeP5.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/hQgd7.jpg)

This is my main stick for KOF XIII and MBAA Current Code

PS: Sorry for the cellphone pics
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: sibarraz on September 01, 2011, 04:27:45 AM
Question semi related

Is the madcatz fightpad worthy?

I will change my halo reach controller for that one

I still had a hori stick, but well, I wanted the madcatz pad for the lols, and because at time I really don't want to pull off the stick from my box
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: KBlackNoah on September 01, 2011, 11:22:02 AM
Question semi related

Is the madcatz fightpad worthy?

I will change my halo reach controller for that one

I still had a hori stick, but well, I wanted the madcatz pad for the lols, and because at time I really don't want to pull off the stick from my box

LOl why do you put your stick back in the box?I mostly heard bad things about the madcatz pads but i never played one.Hori released a new fight pad - http://www.play-asia.com/HORI_Fighting_Commander_3_Pro/paOS-13-71-zl-49-en-70-4aom.html (http://www.play-asia.com/HORI_Fighting_Commander_3_Pro/paOS-13-71-zl-49-en-70-4aom.html)  you should check some reviews of that
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: sibarraz on September 01, 2011, 06:11:40 PM
I don't want to had the stick out of the box, because there are tons of factors where something could happen to them, so I only pull it off when I want to train o play seriously
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Ryudo on September 04, 2011, 10:08:32 PM
Does anyone know if they have some type of converter so you could play with a PS3 arcade stick on an XBOX 360?
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Amedø310 on September 05, 2011, 12:29:19 PM
Does anyone know if they have some type of converter so you could play with a PS3 arcade stick on an XBOX 360?

Maybe this:
XCM Cross Fire Converter with PS3 controller on Xbox 360 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZGRDp-2HpQ#)
---

Anyway, I just got two broken tekken 5 hori sticks for free from a friend. Both sticks need alot of work since the joysticks are completety loose and the buttons are dirty. I going to rebuild the pcbs and customize them.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: asociale on September 08, 2011, 10:21:08 AM
the stick i m using from february

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc349/malossi2009/P1000727.jpg)

my previous sticks

(http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/1538/frontex.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/87/frontex.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us) STICKS & BUTTONS chinese knockoff

(http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/3940/dscn1814.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/263/dscn1814.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us) Sanwa JLW, Sanwa Buttons
(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/3174/image004ojb.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/11/image004ojb.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us) Sanwa JLW,Sanwa Buttons R Knock Off buttons W

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc349/malossi2009/DSCN1933.jpg)
(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc349/malossi2009/DSCN1936.jpg)
custom made by me and my bro stick and buttons are chinese knock off

(http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/80/hpim2613.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/42/hpim2613.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us) Sanwa JLW sanwa buttons

(http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/5742/dscn2410c.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/30/dscn2410c.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us) custom made seimitsu stick ls55 sanwa buttons

then there is another one but i need to find it first
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Chipymax on September 09, 2011, 11:40:04 PM
I just got my first Fight Sticks.. Hori FSVX for the Xbox360 for 50 USD, I been using 2002U to get use to it, I have to say that I like it, is bringing that old arcade feeling back... I see myself upgrading to better FS in the Future.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: jt4mtb on September 28, 2011, 11:20:09 PM
I've been meaning to post in this thread for awhile, but just never got around to getting my sticks together for pics until now. First up, commercial sticks:

(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm236/jt4mtb/Arcadesticks/IMG_1219.jpg) (http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm236/jt4mtb/Arcadesticks/IMG_1219.jpg)

A Tekken 5 Collector's Edition stick, two Neo Geo old style AES sticks, and two PS1 Namco sticks. All are unmodded, though I'm thinking of changing out the parts on the Tekken stick at some point. Neat story: the Tekken stick I found last year used in a Gamestop for only $7. Seriously.

Other than that, I've also made my own sticks over the last couple years:

(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm236/jt4mtb/Arcadesticks/IMG_1112.jpg) (http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm236/jt4mtb/Arcadesticks/IMG_1112.jpg)

All of them have iL Eurosticks (except the Ragna stick which has a Semitsu LS-32) and Happ Competition buttons. The two plain wood ones are setup for PS2 right now, the Ragna stick is PC/PS3, Last Blade stick is set for my supergun atm, Garou/Terry stick has a MC Cthulhu, and the Hazama stick is PS3/360. My personal favorite is the Terry stick, and it's the one I use the most.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Running Wild on September 29, 2011, 10:02:33 PM
Hell yeah, Namco Stick ftw.

I also dig the Garou Terry stick.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: VinnAleixoFM on September 30, 2011, 04:56:53 AM
Neat story: the Tekken stick I found last year used in a Gamestop for only $7. Seriously.

(http://www.imgjoe.com/x/tumblrli9phj.jpg)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Cibernetico on October 28, 2011, 11:33:17 PM
I've been meaning to post in this thread for awhile, but just never got around to getting my sticks together for pics until now. First up, commercial sticks:

(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm236/jt4mtb/Arcadesticks/IMG_1219.jpg) (http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm236/jt4mtb/Arcadesticks/IMG_1219.jpg)

A Tekken 5 Collector's Edition stick, two Neo Geo old style AES sticks, and two PS1 Namco sticks. All are unmodded, though I'm thinking of changing out the parts on the Tekken stick at some point. Neat story: the Tekken stick I found last year used in a Gamestop for only $7. Seriously.

Other than that, I've also made my own sticks over the last couple years:

(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm236/jt4mtb/Arcadesticks/IMG_1112.jpg) (http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm236/jt4mtb/Arcadesticks/IMG_1112.jpg)

All of them have iL Eurosticks (except the Ragna stick which has a Semitsu LS-32) and Happ Competition buttons. The two plain wood ones are setup for PS2 right now, the Ragna stick is PC/PS3, Last Blade stick is set for my supergun atm, Garou/Terry stick has a MC Cthulhu, and the Hazama stick is PS3/360. My personal favorite is the Terry stick, and it's the one I use the most.

Hey JT, always wanted to ask what the dimensions are for your LB and Terry sticks are. I'm tired of lugging around my Mas Stick and always did like the more compact looking size of those sticks.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: jt4mtb on November 03, 2011, 08:41:48 AM
Hey JT, always wanted to ask what the dimensions are for your LB and Terry sticks are. I'm tired of lugging around my Mas Stick and always did like the more compact looking size of those sticks.

My LB/Terry/Hazama sticks are all 3-3/16" x 9-1/2" x 12" without any parts inside it.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: DR.Howard on November 15, 2011, 09:38:40 AM
i want a fightstick but i want a custom one, can someone send me a link or something? please and thanks. 
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Dr.Faust on November 20, 2011, 05:35:08 PM
i want a fightstick but i want a custom one, can someone send me a link or something? please and thanks. 
Try B15Desigens, Aracde-in-a-Box, and soujisama

B15:
http://www.b15sdmdesigns.com/ (http://www.b15sdmdesigns.com/)
http://youtu.be/V_O5p934crA (http://youtu.be/V_O5p934crA)

Arcade in a box:
http://www.arcadeinabox.com/ (http://www.arcadeinabox.com/)
http://youtu.be/UZTk596eOd0 (http://youtu.be/UZTk596eOd0)

soujisama
http://www.soujistiks.com/ (http://www.soujistiks.com/)
http://youtu.be/i2jl-9vXWMM (http://youtu.be/i2jl-9vXWMM)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: DJMirror949 on December 05, 2011, 08:53:16 AM
I don't know if I can post this here but here's some of my artworks for the sticks for the Answer and 8 Arc

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t178/jays0nnn/KulaFightstickVerA.jpg (http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t178/jays0nnn/KulaFightstickVerA.jpg)
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t178/jays0nnn/KulaFightstickVerB.jpg (http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t178/jays0nnn/KulaFightstickVerB.jpg)

Here's the artwork of Saiki that's on the 8Arc stick (The Answer was flashing it on the stream)
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t178/jays0nnn/SAIKIPEARLVerA.jpg (http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t178/jays0nnn/SAIKIPEARLVerA.jpg)
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t178/jays0nnn/SAIKIPEARLVERB.jpg (http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t178/jays0nnn/SAIKIPEARLVERB.jpg)


Here's an SE stick that I just finish on
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t178/jays0nnn/KOFXIII.jpg (http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t178/jays0nnn/KOFXIII.jpg)


Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: UltimaOriginal on December 06, 2011, 06:52:17 AM
Mine is done! Here
http://s751.photobucket.com/albums/xx156/UltimaOriginal/Stick%202%20Orochi/ (http://s751.photobucket.com/albums/xx156/UltimaOriginal/Stick%202%20Orochi/)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Light on December 08, 2011, 09:08:53 AM
People with multiple consoles looking for a stick should probably wait til this comes out.

http://shoryuken.com/2011/12/04/joy-tron-announces-exchanger-dual-console-arcade-stick-with-sanwa-or-korean-parts/ (http://shoryuken.com/2011/12/04/joy-tron-announces-exchanger-dual-console-arcade-stick-with-sanwa-or-korean-parts/)

Dual korean top of the line arcade stick. It's super easy to open and, mod as well. When I say super easy to open and, I mean just the touch of a button to pop the top open.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: solidshark on December 09, 2011, 03:19:33 AM
Probably a silly question, but using a Hori FS3 right now for XIII, might be looking for another quality stick.

Looking at either an Eightarc or the ExChanger (http://shoryuken.com/2011/12/04/joy-tron-announces-exchanger-dual-console-arcade-stick-with-sanwa-or-korean-parts/), which do you think might fare better over time, and for XIII?
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: nilcam on December 10, 2011, 12:53:00 AM
Go for a Qanba. I think the Eightarc is a rebranded Qanba. Kane317 reviewed one on the homepage.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Running Wild on December 10, 2011, 02:53:12 AM
The Eightarc lacks the handle bar of the Qanba, but the start button isn't on the face, which I think makes the Eightarc alot more appealing.

That EXChanger isn't out yet, but I got my eyes peeled on it, looks pretty cool, I like how easily it opens up. The Razor stick has a similar feature I believe.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: nilcam on December 10, 2011, 06:15:59 AM
My HRAP3's cord is breaking at the base. I'm glad all of the newer sticks are using a better design for the cord. I'm likely going to order a HRAP V3. We need high quality 6 button sticks on the market.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Running Wild on December 10, 2011, 06:37:36 AM
We need high quality 6 button sticks on the market.

Damn straight. I ordered a 6 button layout plexi overlay from Tek Innovations for my TE and I love it, despite having a minor scratch below the R2 button.

Exar released a full sanwa stick awhile back that uses a six button layout, the stick is pretty much identical to their old KOFXII stick far as the case goes, and it's like $120 I think. I haven't heard any impressions from those that managed to buy it though, sold out quickly @ Play-Asia.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: nilcam on December 11, 2011, 07:30:55 PM
I ordered a Hori Real Arcade Pro v3 SA last night! I also need to order 2 Qanba white plugs to get rid of those pesky unnecessary buttons.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: BioBooster on December 12, 2011, 12:58:19 AM
Doesn't HRAP v3 SA come with 2 button plugs? This definitely looked to be the case when atching a bunch of vid reviews on youtube. (or are you talking about plugging 4 buttons for KOF :) )
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Nagare_Ryouma on December 13, 2011, 08:09:16 PM
I ordered a Hori Real Arcade Pro v3 SA last night! I also need to order 2 Qanba white plugs to get rid of those pesky unnecessary buttons.

Good for you!
I was going to ordered from arcade shock the Qanba or the Hori RAPV3SA, but I found a place in my country that had one remaining unit of the Hori, so I got it.
It is really hard for me to adjust since I got used to the pad, I haven´t played with stick since the SF2 days, but I have to admit that now I see why the top players preferred this type of thing, it is a whole new world. You have an unmatched level of precision on each imput.
Now I just need to train to be ready for EVO.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: thec0re3 on December 14, 2011, 07:55:33 AM
I just received my Qanba stick today!! Ordered it from http://www.arcadeshock.com/ (http://www.arcadeshock.com/) definitely taking some getting use too but I won't give up on it. Thanks a lot Giby thought I was going to have to end up waiting till January to get one of these.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Reight on December 21, 2011, 08:11:19 AM
Never had a fight stick before and looking to grab one. I havn't seen anyone with the KoF 13 stick and was wondering if it's any good? Are the parts alright or would I need to change them out. For those who don't know it's this stick http://www.gammac.asia/ProductShow.asp?ID=259 (http://www.gammac.asia/ProductShow.asp?ID=259) which retails around $100. If this stick isn't that great should I grab a hori or TE?
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: solidshark on December 21, 2011, 08:21:11 AM
Never had a fight stick before and looking to grab one. I havn't seen anyone with the KoF 13 stick and was wondering if it's any good? Are the parts alright or would I need to change them out. For those who don't know it's this stick http://www.gammac.asia/ProductShow.asp?ID=259 (http://www.gammac.asia/ProductShow.asp?ID=259) which retails around $100. If this stick isn't that great should I grab a hori or TE?

I looked into that stick myself. Would've have gotten it, but haven't seen any feedback off of it. Still looking for some at the moment. Looking mainly into the Eightarc Fusion (http://eightarc.com/fusion-ebony) now. Though closer to $200, got great reviews, sanwa parts, and does multiplatform, which made the XIII stick appealing too. I'd suggest that stick for for a long-term commitment, even moreso than Hori or TE since you won't have to worry about who's got what game on what system.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Cibernetico on December 21, 2011, 09:45:59 PM
How come noone makes any decent American Sticks besides AiaB?? I mean hell, even a limited run here and there I think would sell out quickly.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: BioBooster on December 22, 2011, 01:42:40 AM
Has anyone compared the Eightarc ISO to the an HRAP?

Thinking of getting an Eightarc soon as it tough finding HRAPs.

Have seen good reviews on Eightarc as well, but would like to know if it is as usable as an HRAP.
It's likely a definite buy for me with that nice felt bottom.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: sibarraz on December 22, 2011, 02:42:14 AM
Which is the difference between

This (http://www.focusattack.com/products/Qanba-Q4RAF-XB360-PS3-PC-Compatible-Joystick.html) and
This (http://www.focusattack.com/qanba-q4raf-xb360-ps3-pc-compatible-joystick-limited-edition-ice-blue/)

They seem to be the same honestly, yet the second one is more expensive, could somebody explain why
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: nilcam on December 22, 2011, 04:13:18 AM
The blue one is limited edition. Otherwise, they're the same.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: sibarraz on December 22, 2011, 06:07:50 AM
Are those sticks good?

One friend wants to import them, and it will be really expensive for them, so I want to give him advice
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: nilcam on January 04, 2012, 04:48:31 PM
I hear they're really good. Kane317 did a review: http://dreamcancel.com/2011/12/06/qanba-q4raf-triple-mod-joystick-review-part-1/ (http://dreamcancel.com/2011/12/06/qanba-q4raf-triple-mod-joystick-review-part-1/)

My new stick:
(http://dreamcancel.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_20120103_203656-1024x768.jpg)

I rewired the buttons so that default layout covers my button configuration.
X   [triangle]    O
[]       R1        R2
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Running Wild on January 04, 2012, 11:16:42 PM
Pretty suave nilcam, are those seimetsu buttons?

I think the HRAP-VXSA is one of the better looking sticks out of the box, nice and sleek looking.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: nilcam on January 05, 2012, 03:59:41 AM
No, these are the new Sanwa clear buttons. They're actually prettier than the Seimitsu clear buttons. They're a bit more clear and vibrant.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Running Wild on January 05, 2012, 04:28:59 AM
I didn't know Sanwa was doing clear buttons now. Pretty awesome.

I'm still undecided if I'm gonna get a new stick anytime soon, I'd wish that Razer would make that new stick they have in the works for the PS3.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Cibernetico on January 09, 2012, 09:59:13 PM
So I was looking around some of the old controller sI have and came upon something I completely forgot I had. I have the SNK variant Agetec ASCII FT stick for the Dreamcast version of CvS2. I even forgot that it came with the index cards of SNK character showing off their movelist.

Since I don't play with Japanese setups, anyone know what I should try to sell this thing for? Hell, I'll probably just give away the cards if anyone is interested.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: BioBooster on January 10, 2012, 12:48:54 AM
My eightarc ISO PS3 Onyx is now in hand. Great stick. Nice weight, controls as expected. The felt bottom and detachable cable are indispensable. Best stick I've ever had. This replaces my excer KOF XII stick which was also pretty decent, but I couldn't replace a bad button on that bc it's setup so you can do virtually no modding.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: selfReg on January 17, 2012, 09:48:37 PM
So I was looking around some of the old controller sI have and came upon something I completely forgot I had. I have the SNK variant Agetec ASCII FT stick for the Dreamcast version of CvS2. I even forgot that it came with the index cards of SNK character showing off their movelist.

Since I don't play with Japanese setups, anyone know what I should try to sell this thing for? Hell, I'll probably just give away the cards if anyone is interested.

PM'd.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: BioBooster on January 18, 2012, 02:23:23 AM
My eightarc ISO PS3 Onyx is now in hand. Great stick. Nice weight, controls as expected. The felt bottom and detachable cable are indispensable. Best stick I've ever had. This replaces my excer KOF XII stick which was also pretty decent, but I couldn't replace a bad button on that bc it's setup so you can do virtually no modding.

Have noticed that the non-game buttons like start/select/home/etc. register inputs twice on one press.

Probably luck of the draw, but this makes angry...
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Amedø310 on January 20, 2012, 04:45:56 PM
Here is my MOTW TE joystick (Paewang Revolution MC mod with sanwa buttons) along with my two old KOF TE joysticks (both are now MC Cthulhu/ 360 Madcatz fight-pads dual-mods with seimitsu buttons):
(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/Amedo310/Untitled-2-4.jpg)

Does anyone else play KOF XIII with a MC Cthulhu modded stick on the PS3?
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: solidshark on January 21, 2012, 03:45:10 PM
My Eightarc Fusion has arrived. Excellent, as advertised; feels much more accurate playing KOF13 now.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: BioBooster on January 22, 2012, 01:17:07 AM
My Eightarc Fusion has arrived. Excellent, as advertised; feels much more accurate playing KOF13 now.

Nice Solid, hope to take my ISO against your fusion online at some point ;)

What time you usually on these days? haven't caught u in a while.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: solidshark on January 22, 2012, 05:30:27 AM
My Eightarc Fusion has arrived. Excellent, as advertised; feels much more accurate playing KOF13 now.

Nice Solid, hope to take my ISO against your fusion online at some point ;)

What time you usually on these days? haven't caught u in a while.

I'll be on most of today, and much more consistency with this new stick. Can't wait to fight you again.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Mr Bakaboy on January 25, 2012, 11:40:46 PM
I got a story and a question. For a hot second I've been trying to pick up a new stick. All the stores in the area are sold out. I took a trip to the Chicago area and they were sold out as well. On the way back I finally got a chance to swing into an inport store I love and picked up a Hori RAP EX. I end up playing this for a few days and suddenly get an unexpected package in the mail. My wife bought me a Hori RAP VX with a regular Hori VX.

Now I played with both sticks and except for the turbo, weight, and button layout is there any realreason they changed from EX to VX? My wife commented that she couldn't get the ex style anymore so she was panicked I wouldn't like the new style. Personally I'm still debating on which one I like more.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Running Wild on January 26, 2012, 12:03:51 AM
I'm pretty sure the Hori RAP EX uses stock Hori parts, save for the stick I think (?), and the Hori VX uses all stock Hori parts. It's just the build that is different.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Wingshot7777 on January 26, 2012, 09:50:07 PM
I have the Street Fighter IV TE with a triple mod PCB that Steamwolf put in. Works for me, and it's hella awesome using it over a 360 controller for RB2. :)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: JonMcBon on February 01, 2012, 06:43:19 PM
I think this is the right place to post, so here I go. I just got a Qanba Q4RAF and am making some artwork for it. I was looking for opinions (One is for KOF XIII and the other for Street Fighter x Tekken) and is there anything that I could do to improve them.

Street Fighter x Tekken: http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g336/JonMcBon/Qanba/Q4-t2_SFXT3.jpg (http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g336/JonMcBon/Qanba/Q4-t2_SFXT3.jpg)

King of Fighters XIII: http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g336/JonMcBon/Qanba/Q4-t2_12_2.jpg (http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g336/JonMcBon/Qanba/Q4-t2_12_2.jpg)

I know that they're pretty basic, but I'm just working within my limitations.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: BioBooster on February 02, 2012, 01:04:30 AM
I wouldn't be the right one to ask for artistic direction, but the sfxt one looks amazing.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: nilcam on February 02, 2012, 06:36:19 AM
The SFxT image has a better flow to it. The KOF art looks like a simple mish mash of images.

I'm a big fan of simple stick art because I hate it when characters have a stick growing out of them or are hidden under buttons.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: JonMcBon on February 02, 2012, 06:59:58 AM
Thanks for the comment. I made a modification to the first one. I found a png of Hwoarang, so I swapped out Law for him.
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g336/JonMcBon/Qanba/Q4-t2_SFXT3_RGB.jpg)

Here are two new ones for KOF XIII. They're simplistic designs, but that's what I was going for.
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g336/JonMcBon/Qanba/Q4-t2_KOFXIII_22.jpg)
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g336/JonMcBon/Qanba/Q4-t2_KOFXIII-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Mr Bakaboy on February 04, 2012, 01:23:15 PM
Does anybody here know where to buy a sega 8 button circuit board? It's for the saturn version of the astro city joystick panel.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Ion317 on July 07, 2012, 08:50:24 AM
Here are my 3 arcade sticks:

(http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/immadick24seven/DSC01260.jpg)


A Sega Saturn Virtua Stick HSS-0136 (old faithful), a EightArc Fusion (Tournament Stick), and a custom homemade stick based off a MC Cthuhlu chip + RJ-45 Ethernet setup (basically covers everything except the Xbox 360).

The EightArc and custom sticks both have octagonal gates and Link Quick-Releases (makes 'em way more back pack friendly), and I just did the Sanwa JLF "Ultimate Mod" on them.  I like the quicker reactions and shorter throw, but I'm still getting used to the increased effort that they require now.


Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: DarkCoffin on July 17, 2012, 09:30:47 PM
I haven't touched an arcade stick in so long.. Being a semi-broke college student, I just grabbed the Hori Fighting Stick V3 for $60 with my copy of KoF XIII - which came with the bonus pre-order CD's which is both awesome and sad.

Honestly have no idea how terribly (?) this stacks up with say a $200 stick. People seem to say it's a good entry level one, though, and I'm definitely liking it.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Mr Bakaboy on July 18, 2012, 12:01:44 PM
^ The Hori stick works for the most part but they have always had problems with multiple button presses at one time. I always tend to hit the buttons harder to compensate but it can be frustrating in a very competitive matchup. If you're playing casually it's a good stick. If you want better the hori real arcade pros and madcatz tournament sticks can usually be found starting around $120 (madcatz is usually more but sometimes you see them on sale), but I wouldn't drop the major cheddar unless you're hardcore getting into a particular fighter and feel the hori stick is holding you back.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Running Wild on July 18, 2012, 12:28:06 PM
I just grabbed the Hori Fighting Stick V3 for $60

For 30-40 dollars more, you could of bought Hori's Soul Calibur V stick, which comes with all Sanwa parts.

Newegg is selling them right now for $99 w/ free shipping.

They are also selling the Street Fighter X Tekken Pro sticks for $99 w/ free shipping as well, those also have sanwa parts.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=-1&isNodeId=1&Description=arcade+stick&x=0&y=0 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=-1&isNodeId=1&Description=arcade+stick&x=0&y=0)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Hungry Color on July 18, 2012, 07:03:12 PM

That Andy Zan'eikan stick is boss.

Had to zoom in to see Mai showing Andy the goodies and Andy flipping out.

I wonder if he's in the closet?
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: DarkCoffin on July 18, 2012, 11:46:29 PM
^ The Hori stick works for the most part but they have always had problems with multiple button presses at one time. I always tend to hit the buttons harder to compensate but it can be frustrating in a very competitive matchup.
Ok yeah I definitely noticed that. Did the same thing. I just figured my timing had to be pretty spot on or something. :/

I can see that that might get annoying eventually lol.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Shiranui_ninja on July 31, 2012, 10:37:03 AM
My new stick

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n559/shiranui3/kofxiii_stick.jpg)


My only problem is that I'm not used to square gates and I fail qcb+hcf or qcf+hcb moves. Is really frustrating. I don't know if I'm going to get used or if I will have to change square gate for an octogonal one.. but there is not octogonal for Fanta Stick PX...
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: selfReg on August 21, 2012, 07:09:11 PM
(http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt46/MezzoF0RTE/120820_02.png)

my HRAP3 SE and HRAP Unicorn. I need Seimitsu in my life.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: DCLam on September 02, 2012, 09:03:25 PM
Does anybody know if they discontinued the $60 HORI Fighting Stick V3 or not? Every time I check their website it's always out of stock.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Running Wild on September 02, 2012, 09:53:28 PM
Yeah they are pretty much discontinued, and I wouldn't recommend it anyways since it would be a bitch to mod.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Running Wild on December 12, 2012, 07:37:57 AM
RISE FROM YOUR GRAVE

(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n504/RunningWild1984/VSHG.jpg)

(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n504/RunningWild1984/TTT2stick.jpg)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Inspectah Ed on January 24, 2013, 06:47:00 PM
RISE FROM YOUR GRAVE

(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n504/RunningWild1984/VSHG.jpg)

(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n504/RunningWild1984/TTT2stick.jpg)

I always wanted to get that Sega High Grade Stick,ever since I saw it awhile back.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Amedø310 on February 20, 2013, 07:39:20 PM
I've decided to change the artwork for both of my sticks and add a Yagami clan symbol dustwasher to one of the sticks:

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/Amedo310/861329_10151287586117078_1744915848_o_zpsc9cc0050.jpg)
(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/Amedo310/859198_10151287586112078_463765674_o_zpsb02ebc0b.jpg)

I'm going to change the balltops into battops when they arrive in the mail.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: MusicalxFelony on March 22, 2013, 04:08:48 AM
mai stick, i sanded and painted the side panels and put in the arc eyes 3 for the LED light buttons and the remora to control it & connected that with the ps360+ & FG widget to control the LED balltop so it fades out when i move it. im thinking about reversing that effect though so it lights up instead of out when i move it. if any of you guys have questions feel free to ask.

(http://i49.tinypic.com/mtrpy8.png)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Amedø310 on May 15, 2013, 10:22:44 PM
Not so much actual sticks. It's just stick art for future sticks that I might want to get and mod. These are only for TE Full Sticks:

(Not the full resolutions.)

Fatal Fury:
(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/Amedo310/GarouArtHobbies2TEFullPanelTemplate_KinkosVer_zps70ecba83.jpg) (http://s62.photobucket.com/user/Amedo310/media/GarouArtHobbies2TEFullPanelTemplate_KinkosVer_zps70ecba83.jpg.html)


Art of Fighting:
(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/Amedo310/AOFArtHobbiesTEFullPanelTemplate_KinkosVer_zpsac36515c.jpg) (http://s62.photobucket.com/user/Amedo310/media/AOFArtHobbiesTEFullPanelTemplate_KinkosVer_zpsac36515c.jpg.html)

Re-modded my Nest Kyo stick:
(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/Amedo310/NESTKyostick_zpse8574c9c.jpg) (http://s62.photobucket.com/user/Amedo310/media/NESTKyostick_zpse8574c9c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: SakuyaSama7 on September 11, 2013, 07:59:21 AM
Necro-ing because valid questions apart from a little showcase.

I've been thinking of modding my stick to dual-mod (Tekken 6 wireless), but there was also this option of buying an eightarc or qanba Q4 at close to the same price. I've calculated that grabbing a PS360+ PCB, $4~ clear buttons (Senwa v Seimitsu question incoming), new microswitches, and a Sanwa JLF, it would almost be the same price as buying a full stick. However, I can "trickle" my mod parts, upgrading the stick slowly until it's complete. I can't do that with buying a replacement stick.

Now that we have that overview, QUESTION TIME:
1) Mod vs the two options. Does anyone have any experience with at least the Qanba Q4? It's the cheapest one on offer that has dual-mod. I've read somewhere that they're prone to breaking down easier than many other sticks at its price range.

2) Senwa vs Seimitsu buttons. I tend to graze over buttons when I play, and when I input, it's not a snappy push, it's me throwing down the gauntlet (or at least a giant finger) onto the button. Which one of these is snappier and less sensitive to light accidental inputs?

3) On both of these buttons for the clear/translucent ones, what's the inner diameter of the plunger where you can put art inserts? I've seen unconfirmed numbers thrown in like 22mm for the 30mm buttons, or approximations like a dime for the 24mm and a nickel for the 30mm, but I need hard numbers because everything will be sent to a print shop for higher-quality printing.



On that note, I've been working on some art for this stick. Just a note, there's a reason I have #iDOLSPORTS on my forum title. It's a little group a bunch of FGC friends made about a year ago, maybe two now, playing iDOLM@STER 2. Because most of us were big fans of iDOLM@STER (and now Love Live! and Aikatsu, too), during a stream we had been jokingly (maybe half-jokingly for some) going about how iM@S was going to be an eSports title because LOLWECANDREAM, and we effectively coined the twitter hashtag that actually trended during that long stream on Twitch. The person who streamed, @ChunandRice, even went as far as putting up an #iDOLSPORTS panel I believe back in Fanime in San Jose.

So behold! My Neo Maximum Love Live School Idol Fighting Stick Project!
The numbers in the circle indicate PC input according to the Game Controller Settings > Properties window (Buttons 1-10). Select/Back is 7, and Start is 8. Also, the buttons and the various holes are guides, and will not be in the actual printout.

(http://i.imgur.com/7URtjld.jpg)



Here's the proof-of-concept. Used an alternate button art option, but really this was meant to check for sizes and fits. Looks like I'll have to scale down the buttons.

(http://i.imgur.com/YuLn1K0.jpg)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Running Wild on September 11, 2013, 11:26:06 AM
1. Qanba Q4 is an alright stick, just take good care of it and it'll take good care of you.

2. Seimitsu sounds like the prime choice you'd want.

I dunno about 3.

Also you should be smacked for having that kind of artwork slapped on a stick.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: SakuyaSama7 on September 11, 2013, 05:40:01 PM
Also you should be smacked for having that kind of artwork slapped on a stick.

Then this guy?

B15SDM The iDOLM@STER Stick Showcase (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IF80JINVF6A#ws)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: PureYeti on September 22, 2013, 05:25:44 AM
Here is my poverty stick with Optical P360 stick and HAPP buttons. My friend DanAdamKOF help me out to build this.

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h21/HeavensAscension/photo1_zps21b83b61.jpg)

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h21/HeavensAscension/photo2_zps5f25364a.jpg)

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h21/HeavensAscension/photo1_zps50c5da70.jpg)

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h21/HeavensAscension/photo_zpsc49d3465.jpg)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: selfReg on December 02, 2013, 05:29:07 AM
(http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt46/MezzoF0RTE/131201_01_zps4e3e8b2f.png)

keep it in the family.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Running Wild on December 02, 2013, 08:51:20 PM
Nice HRAP collection.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: selfReg on December 02, 2013, 10:12:11 PM
first gen HRAP da bes.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Running Wild on December 03, 2013, 04:37:43 AM
Yeah I have a HRAP1 (Version B) and a HRAP2, great sticks. I'm not a fan of the new HRAP "V3", so little wrist room.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: selfReg on December 03, 2013, 08:13:54 AM
nice, I still need a 1B among others that I really want like the 2SA. I don't really mind the V3 and I think the angled palm area is actually comfortable for my hands, but the likeness of the Astro panel and general class of the first gen HRAPs are what make them for me. Timeless design. The ones without hex bolts are a straight bitch to mod, though.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: AirLancer on December 29, 2013, 02:02:57 AM
Decided to make the switch to stick, whipped up some stick art I had in mind.

I figure I'll make my stick so sick, I'll find it impossible to quit and go back to pad.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a238/KnightLancer/0e1bce0c-f5ac-4184-8f7a-e231461342dc_zps73011bbd.png)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Amedø310 on January 29, 2014, 04:39:21 AM
New art (somewhat new) and new dust washers for my arcade sticks:

Kyo stick art:

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/Amedo310/c8940126-b6a4-4884-8d32-f50fbe76496d_zpsef5a5d31.jpg) (http://s62.photobucket.com/user/Amedo310/media/c8940126-b6a4-4884-8d32-f50fbe76496d_zpsef5a5d31.jpg.html)

Kyo Dust washer:

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/Amedo310/KyoKusanagiCustom_Dustwasher_JLF_Regular_zpsafdb4029.jpg) (http://s62.photobucket.com/user/Amedo310/media/KyoKusanagiCustom_Dustwasher_JLF_Regular_zpsafdb4029.jpg.html)

Iori stick art:

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/Amedo310/50d82af2-fbe5-4024-9ab3-338a32cb4c10_zps6a26a65e.jpg) (http://s62.photobucket.com/user/Amedo310/media/50d82af2-fbe5-4024-9ab3-338a32cb4c10_zps6a26a65e.jpg.html)

Iori Dust washer:

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/Amedo310/IoriYagamiCustom_Dustwasher_JLF_Regular_zpseb005140.jpg) (http://s62.photobucket.com/user/Amedo310/media/IoriYagamiCustom_Dustwasher_JLF_Regular_zpseb005140.jpg.html)

I will post actual sticks when I'm finished later.

Edit: Oh crap... The kyo stick art has an error. Oh well. I'll deal with it for now.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Amedø310 on March 23, 2014, 06:30:15 AM
I'm making this my main stick for now.

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/Amedo310/10146747_10151998749752078_1724581859_o_zps8755169b.jpg) (http://s62.photobucket.com/user/Amedo310/media/10146747_10151998749752078_1724581859_o_zps8755169b.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: LazieFreddy on May 23, 2014, 07:53:54 AM
Finally got rid of the ugly cross tekken art

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoS0YQBIIAANh83.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Amedø310 on September 18, 2014, 05:45:23 PM
I got another VS Stick to make a set and change the art for both sticks:

Kyo: http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/Amedo310/IMG_0814_zpse9da16b2.jpg (http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/Amedo310/IMG_0814_zpse9da16b2.jpg)

Iori: http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/Amedo310/IMG_0802_zpsdf11510c.jpg (http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/Amedo310/IMG_0802_zpsdf11510c.jpg)

Both: http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/Amedo310/IMG_0807_zpsf4f4df98.jpg (http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/Amedo310/IMG_0807_zpsf4f4df98.jpg)
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Custle on January 13, 2016, 12:14:06 PM
I wanna be a necromancer.

Anyways, after years of thinking, I'm going to buy a arcade stick (I refuse to call them fight sticks). Options in Finland are quite limited and like to be out of stock. Also the price range is quite large. I would use them for other games also (like the games on that NeoGeo Bundle) and I'd prefer to have PS4 version. I'm also a bit of a controller enthusiast, so having one would be nice.

Currently I have few options. Hori Fighting Stick Mini 4 is the cheapest at 50 euros. It seems to be quite small and judging by the reviews, it gets the job done. It would be good option, because I'm not that hardcore when it comes to fighting games. On the other hand, cheapness might be sign of questionable quality.

Then there's Mad Catz Arcade FightStick TE2. This is so much more expensive and larger, so storing it might be problem. Priced at 190 euros, it is not the expensive thing I found, but on the higher spectrum. On the other hand I have spend that much money on a keyboard (Ducky Shine 4 with MX Clears) and other stuff, but that was more novelty/collecting thing.

Other options are for the Xbox 360/One, like Hori Real Arcade Pro and Razer Atrox (ewww). I'd prefer to have PS4 version, because that would be the console I'd buy if I buy one.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Mr Bakaboy on January 16, 2016, 09:12:32 AM
I was on a budget for a PS4 stick and went with the Hori RAP4. It also works for the PS3. It isn't the best stick out there but I consider it the cheapest while still being high quality. The chraper hori sticks work but tend to have issues when using comboination of buttons.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Custle on January 16, 2016, 04:31:47 PM
I ended up ordering Hori Real Arcade Pro 4 Kai from Germany. Seemed to be good price/quality controller. It should arrive here in two weeks, so I can't wait to try it out. I was thinking about doing little vlog series of me telling how I'm learning to use it. Is anyone intrested?
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: Custle on January 25, 2016, 03:09:12 PM
Okay, I got the stick. I ordered Kai version, but the box says it is normal version. I guess this isn't big of a deal for me, because apparently Kai version has more space between buttons and the stick. I don't have that big hands, so no worries.

First impressions from a person who hasn't used stick ever. Well, it feels solid. Stick is wonderfully clicky. Buttons feel easy to press, although I'd like that they would have more tacticle feedback (I have few mechanical keyboards with Cherry switches). Travel time on them is short. Plastic on the art is glossy, so it is quite a fingerprint magnet, I wonder how easy it is to apply custom art?.

Stick was easy to get to work on PC, because it was plug and play. KOF 2002UM and KOF 98UMFE on Steam worked with no problems, it even said on the menu what controller I'm using (Hori Real Arcade). KOF XIII didn't work for some reason, I have investigate this one more. I tried it on Steam Metal Slug X and assinging buttons was easy. Freedom Planet also worked.

How did I perform? It was weird to use stick. I could to multiple quater circles in a row, without accidental dp motions, unlike with DualShock 4. Half circles felt okay. Double motions like 2 x qcf's and 2 x hcb were difficult to pull off, because apparently you have to wiggle stick damn fast. I noticed I got too much unnecessary inputs.

Well, I guess I need lot's of practice.
Title: Re: Fight Sticks?
Post by: EXWildWolf on December 20, 2017, 11:18:19 PM
I have a stick for sale. https://twitter.com/EXWildWolf/status/943553093127434240