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[quote name='genfuyung']The only problem with that is theres no way to get seimitsu buttons in it. Im not sure what to do...[/quote] Something I'm currently working on.

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[quote name='SmallWind']Something I'm currently working on.

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Lol I knew if I said that then someone would say they have done it or would. Unfortunately I'm as skilled with stuff like this as I am rich. So its just a bit much. After the cost of the EX2 and all the replacement parts I might as well just buy the parts and build a case for it. More power to you though man. Id like to see it when its done. Ive seen some crazy ones but they are mostly cosmetic. Like gutting the sanwa buttons and putting the hori guts into the sanwa button casing. Ive seen a few that have legitimate sanwa buttons as well but I'd honestly just prefer the seimitsus.
 
Looks like I might be nabbing this Tekken 5 stick for a decent price. Then I'll just need to order my total control 2 and I'll be good to go!
 
[quote name='MarkMan']I wish they had any/all arcade sticks in stock other than the ones I already own ;(

haha[/QUOTE]

pshhhh i thought you own everything already.
 
[quote name='akuma001']pshhhh i thought you own everything already.[/quote]

Not everything... most things. ;)

The thing I want most is the Hori Real Arcade Pro SE. There are only 400 of those made :(
 
Hey, does anyone here have a stock Mayflash stick?

Can anyone tell me if there is any input lag for the PC or PS2 (direct connection to PS2)?

I'm especially concerned about any possible input lag for the PS2 connection. Seems like most users don't have

Also, I'm sure everyone can attest to its quality, but does it do what it advertises?

I really am not at that point where I can tell a Sanwa button from a stock Hori by touch. I'm grateful as long as it's cheap and it works. Maybe once I reach that point, I'll invest in replacement higher quality parts.

EDIT: Gah, nevermind, shipping for playsia is killing the deal.

I just wish there was a way to connect my Fighting Stick 3 to my PS2. Not to diss my Tekken Stick, but FS3 is so much lighter.
 
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Hmm, maybe I should convert my Hori FS3 with a PSone pcb. What do you guys think?

I'm sure as hell not getting a PS3 anytime soon. And I have a PS-USB adapter that works just as good as a direct usb connection.

It seems more weight of the overall stick is favoorable, but I really just prefer how easy I can bring the FS3 around either on the table or lap. I guess I'm a big sissy...
 
[quote name='option.iv']Hmm, maybe I should convert my Hori FS3 with a PSone pcb. What do you guys think?

I'm sure as hell not getting a PS3 anytime soon. And I have a PS-USB adapter that works just as good as a direct usb connection.

It seems more weight of the overall stick is favoorable, but I really just prefer how easy I can bring the FS3 around either on the table or lap. I guess I'm a big sissy...[/QUOTE]

If you know how, then go for it. I thought about doing the same thing, because HRAP3s are cheaper. I threw a PS1 PCB in my Namco stick because I fubar'd the PCB that was in it when I detached the buttons from it.
 
They are extremely solid. The top of the line HRAP is the HRAP 2 SA, which has a Sanwa JLF stick and Sanwa buttons. HRAPs usually just have a Sanwa JLF stick and Hori buttons. You can replace the buttons of an HRAP in a snap though.

The Tekken 5 stick we got over here was a gimped version of the HRAP, with lower quality parts and isn't too mod friendly.
 
So which would you consider to be the best way to go-buying a mayflash and modding it (I have no experience), or just picking up a HRAP3? I hate to spend that much money since I'm so new to the genre, but I want quality shit.
 
[quote name='DarthPuma']So which would you consider to be the best way to go-buying a mayflash and modding it (I have no experience), or just picking up a HRAP3? I hate to spend that much money since I'm so new to the genre, but I want quality shit.[/QUOTE]

They Mayflash's quality is suspect, even with new parts. Plus having no experience modding isn't a good thing. ;)

I'd say save up for that HRAP3, then eventually replace the buttons if they aren't to your liking. Odds are, you'll be fine with them though, if you aren't too picky.
 
Okay... honestly wait for the standard edition SF IV stick.

Modding that will be no problem. It'll be @ or around $59.99.

HRAP3 is not top of the line. There are three retail sticks I would consider top of the line.

Hori Real Arcade PRO SA/SE
Hori Real Arcade PRO 2 SA
Virtua Stick High Grade (almost not top of the line because of input issues with some games)...

That's it!
 
[quote name='MarkMan']Okay... honestly wait for the standard edition SF IV stick.

Modding that will be no problem. It'll be @ or around $59.99.

HRAP3 is not top of the line. There are three retail sticks I would consider top of the line.

Hori Real Arcade PRO SA/SE
Hori Real Arcade PRO 2 SA
Virtua Stick High Grade (almost not top of the line because of input issues with some games)...

That's it![/QUOTE]

Good to know. . . :cool:
 
[quote name='MarkMan']Okay... honestly wait for the standard edition SF IV stick.

Modding that will be no problem. It'll be @ or around $59.99.

HRAP3 is not top of the line. There are three retail sticks I would consider top of the line.

Hori Real Arcade PRO SA/SE
Hori Real Arcade PRO 2 SA
Virtua Stick High Grade (almost not top of the line because of input issues with some games)...

That's it![/quote]

You're not going to be adding your baby (standard SF4 stick) to the list? That's what I'm waiting for.
 
The stick isn't out yet. I'm not going to say anything about it until all the stick is at retail. Just speaking my true/unbiased opinion on the sticks that are currently out there.
 
Any opinion on the xplay interview that revealed a possible earlier release date for the console versions? Which would lead to an earlier release for the sticks? Which would lead to an explosion of happiness in this thread and on shoryuken.
 
I'd like to present my scanario to you joystick experts/aficionados in this thread. I want a 2-player dual joystick setup that works on Xbox 360. I already have raw materials for the stick itself - the X-Arcade twin stick, pictured here:

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So instead of getting two separate new sticks, what I'd to do is take the X-arcade and get the innards hooked up to two wired Xbox 360 controllers.

Even if I found a place that could do this for me, it would be really expensive to ship that thing round-trip. So if a DIY mod is within my realm of skill, I might wanna try it! Could anyone point me in the right direction? Sorry if this has been covered already, but this is a (thankfully) long thread to search through!
 
Hey guys,
I am new to Arcade Sticks for consoles and am thinking of getting the tatsunoko vs capcom stick for my Wii for that game and a stick for Street Fighter 4. I don't want to buy an expensive stick right now but want to be able to mod it in the future. Any recomendations? Would it be possbile to get a stick and make it work on both the Wii and the 360?
 
360 pads have sum kinda firmware that only allows them to work on 360,

you would need to have 2 separate sticks for 2 systems
 
[quote name='eliter1']Hey guys,
I am new to Arcade Sticks for consoles and am thinking of getting the tatsunoko vs capcom stick for my Wii for that game and a stick for Street Fighter 4. I don't want to buy an expensive stick right now but want to be able to mod it in the future. Any recomendations? Would it be possbile to get a stick and make it work on both the Wii and the 360?[/quote]

http://forums.shoryuken.com/forumdisplay.php?f=177
 
[quote name='SmallWind']Some old tutorial on hacking a wired 360 controller PCB.
http://www.gamersreports.com/article/24/1/[/QUOTE]In this particular tutorial, I see that the guy didn't solder the L and R triggers, since he only needed 6 buttons. Would it be a whole different process to connect the triggers to a stick? I ask because I would need all 8 buttons for my sticks.

The configuration I'm going for would be laid out like this (based on the X-arcade setup):
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   (X)(RB)(Y)
   (A)(LB)(B)
(LT)(RT)
The main games I'd be playing on this stick would be UMK3, SF4, and HD Remix. Since UMK3 has no button config, I am planning the layout around that game first, hence the need to have at least one trigger available for the "run" button.

I suppose I should account for a Guide Button too, but that doesn't seem like it would be too difficult. It's the analog triggers that I'm worried about.
 
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well that is an insanely relevant link! thanks again.

heh yeah, I need a funky layout that works for both UMK3 and the standard Capcom setup. There are dedicated MK sticks out there, but I wouldn't want to invest in one because the layout would render it useless for the Capcom games. The X-arcade basically gives you a Capcom layout plus a "run button" (I just use "Strong" for MK's block, it felt more natural than I initially expected it to). It's the only stick I've really seen that gives me that best-of-both-worlds scenario. And with the bulk of my MK and SF activity gradually shifting to the Xbox 360, something must be done!

If you check that diagram in my previous post, there are also a couple of other layouts you can achieve with that button setup. LT,A,LB,B gives you an SNK-style layout. RT,LB,B gives a Virtua Fighter layout. You even get a Golden Axe layout with the triangle formed by LT,A,RT.
 
Well, just recieved the Mayflash USB Fighting stick in the mail.

Impressions: I prefer its simple black look. It is slightly bigger and heavier than a Fighting Stick 3 or HRAP 3. Compared to my Tekken 5 stick though, it's much lighter.

The ball on the shaft would unscrew easily. However to fix this, I simply tightened it with my bare hands and it doesn't unscrew anymore. The stick overall has a fairly long throw (or so it seems) and feels very loose.

My main complaint are the buttons. I have to press much harder than I have to compared to Hori sticks. The springs under them must be very tense. Simple one button or multiple buttons are definitely feasable. However, when it comes to fast sequential button presses, one might find themselves misssing an input. This would go for techniques such as piano keyingiinginiiging.

Maybe my fingers are too weak or my execution is sloppy. Or maybe it's the fact that I played with nothing but stock Hori up until now. But down the road, I am considering replacing at least the buttons. I believe someone claimed the buttons were more like enlarged playstation pad buttons than arcade style buttons.

Despite the bad controls, the Mayflash looks to be a great body for modding.

I ordered from joystores.com on monday and it was delivered on the following wednesday. I would definitely recommend them, at least for ordering a Mayflash. Came out to about 48 and some cents after tax and shipping.
 
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