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Hell yeah, NBA Jam TE on the TE stick. Arcade perfect. 
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Come on, Amazon, you're killing me here. . .
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You should hope they don't. I used to work at UPS, and the ground shipments were always the worst treated because of the ridiculous amount of volume that a single worker had to deal with, around 1500-2k boxes a night.
Shit was just thrown everywhere, and belt jams messed up some packages real good.
Although the newer UPS hubs dont have any problems since theyre 95% automated, and it helps if you're close.
Shit was just thrown everywhere, and belt jams messed up some packages real good.
Although the newer UPS hubs dont have any problems since theyre 95% automated, and it helps if you're close.
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[quote name='nlyonssmith']I am at a crossroads, maybe you cheap asses can help.
I am a very casual fighting game player. I spam hadoukens as if my life depended on it. I am a n00b. It is a genre I enjoy but I have never played too much because I am totally frustrated by non-working controls (360 dpad). I have always wanted to buy a stick but I have been waiting patiently for SFIV. I preordered TEs back in November from Amazon and Gamestop.
When I decided I wanted a stick, I figured that I wanted 2 sticks so that I could play with my friends who are poor.
So I got my first TE in today and I have another one coming from Amazon I hope.
The Problem:
There is a significant secondary market for the TEs and I am by no means rich. Doubling my money is a very tantilizing proposition and I am beginning to think that as a n00b, I might be better off starting with the MadCatz regular stick.
I want 2 of the same stick, regardless of which one it is.
I plan to put a cthulu in at least one stick.
I want to make sure that it is my lack of skill that limits me and not the stick.
CAG, what should I do?[/quote]
I also ordered 2 sticks and a Cthulhu board, and I'm probably going to mod one for myself and MAYBE sell the other. BUT CONSIDER THIS: After the listing fees, the final value fee that eBay deducts, the percentage that PayPal takes, and shipping (because most sellers are offering free shipping on the TE sticks), you're not making as much money as you might think. If you DO decide to sell on eBay, be sure to list it auction-style and NOT fixed price, because eBay takes a larger final value fee on fixed price listings, and they rape you on video games (almost 18% between eBay and PayPal!!!) Also, since most sellers are offering free shipping, your final amount will be less the shipping. So after all the hard work of creating a listing, following up, hoping you don't get scammed, packing & shipping, etc., is it really worth it if you only make a profit of, say, $30~40 over what you originally paid?
k
Definately keep at least 1 stick for yourself. These sticks are made from top-notch parts, and they're heavy (which makes them very stable to play with.) You may find playing with a cheap stick to be even more frustrating (since you're used to pads) because they aren't as responsive. It takes time to adjust to a new controller, but starting out with something that's HRAP++ quality like the TE stick will make the transition much smoother. The button sensitivity and the great responsiveness and springback on the stick make a substantial difference over the cheaper sticks. And, if worse comes to worse, pick up one of the FightPads. I got one for "Player 2" and they've got a great feel; if you've ever used a Saturn controller or an Ascii FightPad, you'll be right at home.
Whatever control scheme you end up with, remember, we were all n00bs once! Practice, practice, practice! Remember that the CPU is never the true gauge of a SF player: play with others when you can and remember that you are learning with every match, win or lose! Spend some time in Practice Mode to get used to ALL of your characters attacks (not just the special moves). There are LOTS of great 2D fighting communities like SRK that have some terrific beginners' guides to all things Street Fighter and beyond, and you can get some basic move/combo lists off of sites like GameFAQs. Youtube and Combovideos also have a wealth of great videos, but don't get too frustrated if you can't pull off multihit combos or get the timing on links/cancels just right on your first attempt. Again, just hop into Practice mode and try, try, try again!
Most importantly, have FUN! That's what it's all about. I lose way more matches than I win and I'm still very much a scrub, but I get better with every match.
Good luck and have fun, whatever you decide!
I am a very casual fighting game player. I spam hadoukens as if my life depended on it. I am a n00b. It is a genre I enjoy but I have never played too much because I am totally frustrated by non-working controls (360 dpad). I have always wanted to buy a stick but I have been waiting patiently for SFIV. I preordered TEs back in November from Amazon and Gamestop.
When I decided I wanted a stick, I figured that I wanted 2 sticks so that I could play with my friends who are poor.
So I got my first TE in today and I have another one coming from Amazon I hope.
The Problem:
There is a significant secondary market for the TEs and I am by no means rich. Doubling my money is a very tantilizing proposition and I am beginning to think that as a n00b, I might be better off starting with the MadCatz regular stick.
I want 2 of the same stick, regardless of which one it is.
I plan to put a cthulu in at least one stick.
I want to make sure that it is my lack of skill that limits me and not the stick.
CAG, what should I do?[/quote]
I also ordered 2 sticks and a Cthulhu board, and I'm probably going to mod one for myself and MAYBE sell the other. BUT CONSIDER THIS: After the listing fees, the final value fee that eBay deducts, the percentage that PayPal takes, and shipping (because most sellers are offering free shipping on the TE sticks), you're not making as much money as you might think. If you DO decide to sell on eBay, be sure to list it auction-style and NOT fixed price, because eBay takes a larger final value fee on fixed price listings, and they rape you on video games (almost 18% between eBay and PayPal!!!) Also, since most sellers are offering free shipping, your final amount will be less the shipping. So after all the hard work of creating a listing, following up, hoping you don't get scammed, packing & shipping, etc., is it really worth it if you only make a profit of, say, $30~40 over what you originally paid?
kDefinately keep at least 1 stick for yourself. These sticks are made from top-notch parts, and they're heavy (which makes them very stable to play with.) You may find playing with a cheap stick to be even more frustrating (since you're used to pads) because they aren't as responsive. It takes time to adjust to a new controller, but starting out with something that's HRAP++ quality like the TE stick will make the transition much smoother. The button sensitivity and the great responsiveness and springback on the stick make a substantial difference over the cheaper sticks. And, if worse comes to worse, pick up one of the FightPads. I got one for "Player 2" and they've got a great feel; if you've ever used a Saturn controller or an Ascii FightPad, you'll be right at home.
Whatever control scheme you end up with, remember, we were all n00bs once! Practice, practice, practice! Remember that the CPU is never the true gauge of a SF player: play with others when you can and remember that you are learning with every match, win or lose! Spend some time in Practice Mode to get used to ALL of your characters attacks (not just the special moves). There are LOTS of great 2D fighting communities like SRK that have some terrific beginners' guides to all things Street Fighter and beyond, and you can get some basic move/combo lists off of sites like GameFAQs. Youtube and Combovideos also have a wealth of great videos, but don't get too frustrated if you can't pull off multihit combos or get the timing on links/cancels just right on your first attempt. Again, just hop into Practice mode and try, try, try again!
Most importantly, have FUN! That's what it's all about. I lose way more matches than I win and I'm still very much a scrub, but I get better with every match.
Good luck and have fun, whatever you decide!
PhrostByte
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[quote name='kainzero']What if I want to play NBA JAM?
Or NBA JAM TE?
on my TE?
What now?![/quote]
Funny coincidence... at my university game room they were playing NBA Jam today.. I was like, what?
Or NBA JAM TE?
on my TE?
What now?![/quote]
Funny coincidence... at my university game room they were playing NBA Jam today.. I was like, what?
I still play NBA Jam every once in a while. The original game had the best player roster though.
I think I gonna get try to build a stick with some Happ concave buttons and an IL stick when I can find the money to do so. I figure a mod on my T5 stick and a mod on my Hori EX2 should hold me over until I can get a hold of the TE sticks in April.
I think I gonna get try to build a stick with some Happ concave buttons and an IL stick when I can find the money to do so. I figure a mod on my T5 stick and a mod on my Hori EX2 should hold me over until I can get a hold of the TE sticks in April.
cags....is the hori arcade pro 3 ex (ps3) anywhere as good as the TE edition? i could upgrade for not too much down the line and make it feel just as good as the TE madcatz one right?
I'm mainly not happy with the hori arcade 3 (non-pro) joystick - too light - and too Square of a restrictor plate--i'd prefer octagon or cicrle...
thanks
I'm mainly not happy with the hori arcade 3 (non-pro) joystick - too light - and too Square of a restrictor plate--i'd prefer octagon or cicrle...
thanks
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Well, I am one of the unlucky people who have to wait until April for a TE stick. I'm going to cancel and not get one. I tried to buy your product Madcatz but you wouldn't take my money.
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[quote name='hyogen']cags....is the hori arcade pro 3 ex (ps3) anywhere as good as the TE edition? i could upgrade for not too much down the line and make it feel just as good as the TE madcatz one right?
I'm mainly not happy with the hori arcade 3 (non-pro) joystick - too light - and too Square of a restrictor plate--i'd prefer octagon or cicrle...
thanks[/QUOTE]
No, the parts are of lesser quality in the Hori. If you want to upgrade down the line it would cost $25 for a Sanwa joystick and $4 for each Sanwa button.
I'm mainly not happy with the hori arcade 3 (non-pro) joystick - too light - and too Square of a restrictor plate--i'd prefer octagon or cicrle...
thanks[/QUOTE]
No, the parts are of lesser quality in the Hori. If you want to upgrade down the line it would cost $25 for a Sanwa joystick and $4 for each Sanwa button.
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Someone should double check that.
The Hori buttons are pretty ghetto, but yeah, the disparity didn't make much sense to me, either. I mean, obviously, the Mad Catz stick has a far more appealing design and some nice amenities, but they're fairly close in terms of functionality right out of the box. Considering the $20 price difference, I really don't see why there's such a difference in the scores.
Well, that's assuming they didn't yank the Sanwa stick out in the US one.
Well, that's assuming they didn't yank the Sanwa stick out in the US one.
This is a review from a guy on Amazon - may not be accurate though............
what do you think??? says it has the "sanwa japanese style ball joystick"
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Stick with Hori..., December 29, 2008
By Gaijin "on the rock that spews lava.."
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Street Fighter II HD Remix, and Street Fighter IV have fueled the fire for fighting games again and people are once again looking for a good quality stick. For the money, you can't beat this stick. All of you searching for an arcade quality joystick without breaking the bank can look here. The Hori Real Arcade Pros were easily over $120 in Japan so this is a bargain. It uses a Sanwa joystick which is one of the best if not the best quality joystick around. It uses buttons which are made by Hori which are a tad spongy to me, but the beauty of this stick id that you can easily swap them out for Sanwa or Seimetsu buttons if you want a true arcade unit in your home. Sanwas can take millions of presses.
For the average person, this stick will be more than fine, for the hardcore fighter, this stick will serve as a base for upgrading. Being a Japan stick, you get the ball type stick rather than the typical US baseball bat. WHen I first tried the ball type years ago, I didn't like it. Then I got used to it and it offers a bit more speed and control when playing fighters. I refuse to use anything but the ball type now. Buttons are arranged in the Japan curved arcade cabinet style which again, I prefer now compared to the straight button layout. Add turbo functions for shmups and you've got yourself a fine stick for the price. I personally also have the Sega Virtua Stick High Grades (available only through Japan imported) and those are all Sanwa with a 6 instead of 8 button layout. SImply the best. Second is the Hori here, and about $50 cheaper.
THose looking at the upcoming Street Fighter IV Mad Catz ones...I'm a little weary as Mad Catz doesn't exactly scream quality but supposedly they are all Sanwa Parts as well. I'd hold off until they are out. That and they are sixty dollars more than this. Avoid the cheaper SF IV ones, those are not made with arcade parts and your stick will most likely fail at some point.
Pros:
Curved button layout
Sanwa Japan style ball stick and convex style buttons
Hori quality
Upgradeable buttons
Price
what do you think??? says it has the "sanwa japanese style ball joystick"
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By Gaijin "on the rock that spews lava.."
Fun:
Street Fighter II HD Remix, and Street Fighter IV have fueled the fire for fighting games again and people are once again looking for a good quality stick. For the money, you can't beat this stick. All of you searching for an arcade quality joystick without breaking the bank can look here. The Hori Real Arcade Pros were easily over $120 in Japan so this is a bargain. It uses a Sanwa joystick which is one of the best if not the best quality joystick around. It uses buttons which are made by Hori which are a tad spongy to me, but the beauty of this stick id that you can easily swap them out for Sanwa or Seimetsu buttons if you want a true arcade unit in your home. Sanwas can take millions of presses.
For the average person, this stick will be more than fine, for the hardcore fighter, this stick will serve as a base for upgrading. Being a Japan stick, you get the ball type stick rather than the typical US baseball bat. WHen I first tried the ball type years ago, I didn't like it. Then I got used to it and it offers a bit more speed and control when playing fighters. I refuse to use anything but the ball type now. Buttons are arranged in the Japan curved arcade cabinet style which again, I prefer now compared to the straight button layout. Add turbo functions for shmups and you've got yourself a fine stick for the price. I personally also have the Sega Virtua Stick High Grades (available only through Japan imported) and those are all Sanwa with a 6 instead of 8 button layout. SImply the best. Second is the Hori here, and about $50 cheaper.
THose looking at the upcoming Street Fighter IV Mad Catz ones...I'm a little weary as Mad Catz doesn't exactly scream quality but supposedly they are all Sanwa Parts as well. I'd hold off until they are out. That and they are sixty dollars more than this. Avoid the cheaper SF IV ones, those are not made with arcade parts and your stick will most likely fail at some point.
Pros:
Curved button layout
Sanwa Japan style ball stick and convex style buttons
Hori quality
Upgradeable buttons
Price
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[quote name='Chacrana']The Hori buttons are pretty ghetto, but yeah, the disparity didn't make much sense to me, either. I mean, obviously, the Mad Catz stick has a far more appealing design and some nice amenities, but they're fairly close in terms of functionality right out of the box. Considering the $20 price difference, I really don't see why there's such a difference in the scores.
Well, that's assuming they didn't yank the Sanwa stick out in the US one.[/quote]
I have a US HRAP3 and a Japanese Amazon Edition. The sticks feel the same. Considering that the HRAP3 is on Amazon for $90, it's a real bargain. To upgrade all of the buttons to Sanwa will cost about $30.
Well, that's assuming they didn't yank the Sanwa stick out in the US one.[/quote]
I have a US HRAP3 and a Japanese Amazon Edition. The sticks feel the same. Considering that the HRAP3 is on Amazon for $90, it's a real bargain. To upgrade all of the buttons to Sanwa will cost about $30.
[quote name='nil']I have a US HRAP3 and a Japanese Amazon Edition. The sticks feel the same. Considering that the HRAP3 is on Amazon for $90, it's a real bargain. To upgrade all of the buttons to Sanwa will cost about $30.[/quote]
THANK YOU
did you upgrade the buttons? was it worth it? I read it's really easy...just snap in and out....true?
THANK YOU
did you upgrade the buttons? was it worth it? I read it's really easy...just snap in and out....true?
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i got the backordered email from capcom regarding the te.
if gamestop manages to come through on the one i preordered there, i'm really thinking about selling it. i didnt order it originally just to resell, but if people are gonna pay over $300 for them, i might have to. the profits would make the one from capcom (if i ever get it) free, or a really nice custom much much cheaper.
if gamestop manages to come through on the one i preordered there, i'm really thinking about selling it. i didnt order it originally just to resell, but if people are gonna pay over $300 for them, i might have to. the profits would make the one from capcom (if i ever get it) free, or a really nice custom much much cheaper.
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[quote name='OtakuFerret']Most importantly, have FUN! That's what it's all about. I lose way more matches than I win and I'm still very much a scrub, but I get better with every match.[/quote]
terrible advice
don't play to have fun, what kinda weiner does that
everyone plays to get angry. that's why i play.
terrible advice
don't play to have fun, what kinda weiner does that
everyone plays to get angry. that's why i play.
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[quote name='DarthPuma']I'm considering have my friends dad (he builds cabinets for a living) make and paint me a box for a happ stick. Wood runs like 30 (right?) and he'd do the labor for near free, so I'm thinking hard about it.[/quote]
Maybe you should slow down on the stick purchasing. Didn't you get a HRAP3 recently? You should at least stick with something for a good month. It takes time to be good at games. I doubt a high quality stick will improve your skill that much.
Maybe you should slow down on the stick purchasing. Didn't you get a HRAP3 recently? You should at least stick with something for a good month. It takes time to be good at games. I doubt a high quality stick will improve your skill that much.
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Whoops, forgot to put down why I posted it 
Was going to say, aren't a lot of the people on SRK not that into the X-Arcade?
Just thought it was interesting that they were being advertised on SRK if that were the case
Was going to say, aren't a lot of the people on SRK not that into the X-Arcade?
Just thought it was interesting that they were being advertised on SRK if that were the case
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Anyone go to the Capcom event in LA? They gave out a bunch of copies and had some celebs from the movie.
I was there but I got there late and never went in. I saw some of my friends but I hate having to wait in lines for anything. I'm so used to having VIP or running events that I'm just used to getting to run around and do what I want.
I saw Ando from Heroes there though.
I saw Ando from Heroes there though.
[quote name='option.iv']Maybe you should slow down on the stick purchasing. Didn't you get a HRAP3 recently? You should at least stick with something for a good month. It takes time to be good at games. I doubt a high quality stick will improve your skill that much.[/QUOTE]
I did just buy one a month ago. I have realized that it's not the stick that will make me better, it's practice, and I'm more than okay with that. However, I want another stick for 2p matches. I've also developed kind of an affinity for sticks after buying the HRAP3. I need MOAR.
I did just buy one a month ago. I have realized that it's not the stick that will make me better, it's practice, and I'm more than okay with that. However, I want another stick for 2p matches. I've also developed kind of an affinity for sticks after buying the HRAP3. I need MOAR.
[quote name='xGunCrazyx']Whoops, forgot to put down why I posted it
Was going to say, aren't a lot of the people on SRK not that into the X-Arcade?
Just thought it was interesting that they were being advertised on SRK if that were the case[/QUOTE]heheh that ad seems to pop up on just about any discussion forum that mentions joysticks. I might have seen it here too.
I bought one when I was less clued in on things, and didn't realize it was the laughing stock of the competitive community.
It's competent for PC MAME though, and casual gamer friends always think it's neat! But now I've got akuma001 doing a total conversion mod that just uses the case and scraps everything else... and it's coming along nicely!
Was going to say, aren't a lot of the people on SRK not that into the X-Arcade?
Just thought it was interesting that they were being advertised on SRK if that were the case[/QUOTE]heheh that ad seems to pop up on just about any discussion forum that mentions joysticks. I might have seen it here too.
I bought one when I was less clued in on things, and didn't realize it was the laughing stock of the competitive community. It's competent for PC MAME though, and casual gamer friends always think it's neat! But now I've got akuma001 doing a total conversion mod that just uses the case and scraps everything else... and it's coming along nicely!
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