[quote name='CaoPi']I noticed the sanwa buttons have a different feeling to it on this stick (compared to a TE that is), it's like a hollow feel...ATP mentions this in his review. This guy really hates Ryu and Ken LOL[/QUOTE]
Search on SRK & you can see internal pics of this stick then decide for yourself. Yeah, it does feel slightly more hollow than a TE stick in a bad way. However, the hollow feel in the Hori VLX feels unique in a good way. If the VLX is the Rolls Royce of arcade sticks then I guess the VLX Diamond edition's the Veyron of the arcade stick world, LOL (it's my fav. stick of all time!)! And yes, I think just maybe he doesn't like Ryu & Ken, haha!
[quote name='MSUHitman']That definately sounds like a used one, but if someone returns a fightstick it's supposed to be destroyed and not resold (this happened to the WWE 360 one I was eyeing last year) so I would definately return it within the 30 days if you're not comfortable with it.[/QUOTE]
[quote name='CaoPi']I don't know about the being destroyed part. Tournaments and other testings happen, I've literally seen a stick used during events and the manager, cleaned it up put it back in the box and sold it to some customer a few wks later. This was at one of the other local gamestops though.[/QUOTE]
I've never heard of any retailer destroying an arcade stick once it's returned. Most I've heard of any retailer doing is reducing the price 5% - 10% like Fry's does with most of their returned merchandise. I suppose I can inquire with a homie that works at GS corporate but he'll probably just laugh in my face for asking that.
[quote name='Assau1tedCracka']Ok i am in no way an expert on fighting games, i am PRETTY DECENT in MvC series online....not against people who really know what they are doing though. Ive been looking at picking a stick up and there is one near me (ps3) Is it something beneficial if i never really played arcade sticks before to pick up?[/QUOTE]
[quote name='Bankotsu']Some people will say you need a stick to keep up with the competition. IMO though, it's just preference. You will definitely need to get used to playing with an arcade stick. I been using the stick to redo some of the missions, and practicing the combos I know with my UMvC3 team and slowing getting used to it.
Right now, I'm trying to find a comfortable grip that works for me, and getting used to the distance between buttons.[/QUOTE]
I agree...it's all just personal preference. For me, I prefer arcade sticks because that's what I grew up on back in the day (playing SF & MK at the local 7-11).
[quote name='Bankotsu']Random question. Does anyone have or even tried out the Qanba Q4RAF or Eightarc fusion? Those were the sticks I was looking at before I found this deal. I don't know why, but I just didn't have a problem paying $150 for the Qanba/Fusion since they are dual modded.[/QUOTE]
I've had a Q3 Emp (Empire Tri-Force edition) & a Q4RAF but sold both. I didn't have any issues with them however, I know some have had input issues (PCB-related). Excellent price for a full size all-Sanwa dual-modded stick though. Love the ice blue & translucent red case designs!
[quote name='CaoPi']warranty sticker was still on the screw when I checked, for others wanting a SE stick just grab an SE WWE brawl stick and put some sanwa buttons on it, it's actually cheaper than $80 all together[/QUOTE]
[quote name='Decker']The WWE Brawlstick is $35 on Amazon and the Sanwa buttons + joystick seem to run $52-$58 on eBay. So while it's an alternative for those who are handy and don't mind having photos of big burly men on their fightsticks, it's not a cheaper option actually.[/QUOTE]
I think CaoPi meant cheaper as in, WWE Brawlstick + buttons but no joystick. IMHO, if you're gonna replace the buttons with Sanwa buttons then might as well replace the joystick lever as well but to each their own.
