Arcade Stick Review
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Stuff all the arcade stick notes you have in here.
I have one stick atm, it's called the Elecom JC-AS01BK (that's just the model name).
Link: http://www2.elecom.co.jp/peripheral/gam ... /index.asp
It's quite heavy, and it was intended for the PS3, but it can also be used for the PC. There's 8 face buttons, and 4 buttons on top (start, select, 'auto', clear). As an added bonus, Elecom is nice enough to throw in the stick's PC driver plus a macro program which lets you perform stuff easier. IIRC it can store up to 10 macros. The macros allow two different types of inputs, a 60 frame one where you enter one command at a time, and one by real-time where it will record whatever you entered (in real-time of course).
It's a nice stick, but it doesn't seem to work well on GGPO, I dunno why. It worked well with my NeoRage X though.
Currently it's only in Japan, and stock was kinda limited before I got it (I bought it in September) so I'm not sure of the availability now. It's definitely a nice stick to have, especially if you have a PS3 and a PC (and no, I don't have a PS3).
The SRP is 5040 yen which is about $45 USD. It's reasonable but then if you consider that the stick isn't sold outside Japan, you will need to factor in the shipping charges.
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I looked up on Play-Asia and somehow this stick is being sold, made by Mayflash.
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-m-4 ... -2byy.html
This seems like the Elecom stick but without the brand. But there's no news on how good this stick is, just that it's really cheap. I looked up on another site and the cord's plug looks different. So maybe they're copying...not sure about that.
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Another quick note is the Hori Fighting Stick 3 does not work with the PC. So if you want a cheaper alternative for a nice PC stick, cross this out of your list.
I have one stick atm, it's called the Elecom JC-AS01BK (that's just the model name).
Link: http://www2.elecom.co.jp/peripheral/gam ... /index.asp
It's quite heavy, and it was intended for the PS3, but it can also be used for the PC. There's 8 face buttons, and 4 buttons on top (start, select, 'auto', clear). As an added bonus, Elecom is nice enough to throw in the stick's PC driver plus a macro program which lets you perform stuff easier. IIRC it can store up to 10 macros. The macros allow two different types of inputs, a 60 frame one where you enter one command at a time, and one by real-time where it will record whatever you entered (in real-time of course).
It's a nice stick, but it doesn't seem to work well on GGPO, I dunno why. It worked well with my NeoRage X though.
Currently it's only in Japan, and stock was kinda limited before I got it (I bought it in September) so I'm not sure of the availability now. It's definitely a nice stick to have, especially if you have a PS3 and a PC (and no, I don't have a PS3).
The SRP is 5040 yen which is about $45 USD. It's reasonable but then if you consider that the stick isn't sold outside Japan, you will need to factor in the shipping charges.
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I looked up on Play-Asia and somehow this stick is being sold, made by Mayflash.
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-m-4 ... -2byy.html
This seems like the Elecom stick but without the brand. But there's no news on how good this stick is, just that it's really cheap. I looked up on another site and the cord's plug looks different. So maybe they're copying...not sure about that.
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Another quick note is the Hori Fighting Stick 3 does not work with the PC. So if you want a cheaper alternative for a nice PC stick, cross this out of your list.
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damn we had a stick thread in the old forums didn't we...
Well I've got loads, tried loads, and a little concerned that HK copies anything and everything so I'm wary of buying a cheap stick from there
On the other hand, if you have the tendency to whack your buttons, it's just a matter of time before your button starts to malfunction and I doubt you have spare microswitches lying around (actually you might if you fancy ripping up an old stick)
I have the Sega Virtua Stick for PS2 green ball it rocks, had to pick it as it has the arcade ball, otherwise I would have got the Neogeo stick for ps2 with 8 button layout :salivates: and in a way there's no need for arcade because the likelihood of that ever happening is now pretty much zero.
BUT one button has now gone dodgy, same happened to my Dreamcast stick. No more rolls with that config! Have to use three top row and one bottom right instead of four in a row. Pah.
Well I've got loads, tried loads, and a little concerned that HK copies anything and everything so I'm wary of buying a cheap stick from there
On the other hand, if you have the tendency to whack your buttons, it's just a matter of time before your button starts to malfunction and I doubt you have spare microswitches lying around (actually you might if you fancy ripping up an old stick)
I have the Sega Virtua Stick for PS2 green ball it rocks, had to pick it as it has the arcade ball, otherwise I would have got the Neogeo stick for ps2 with 8 button layout :salivates: and in a way there's no need for arcade because the likelihood of that ever happening is now pretty much zero.
BUT one button has now gone dodgy, same happened to my Dreamcast stick. No more rolls with that config! Have to use three top row and one bottom right instead of four in a row. Pah.
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I have the Tekken 5 special edition Hori PS2 stick (I got the bundle secondhand pretty much just for the stick, so the copy of Tekken 5 that came with it is collecting dust). It's pretty good - the lever is the same as the Real Arcade Pro (i.e. Sanwa) but the buttons are regular Hori buttons. Works decently for KOFXI/NGBC/GGXXAC/VF4E.
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Re: Arcade Stick Review
Cheap plug - RE: Mayflash: http://www.ozhadou.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2976PenPen wrote: I looked up on Play-Asia and somehow this stick is being sold, made by Mayflash.
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-m-4 ... -2byy.html
This seems like the Elecom stick but without the brand. But there's no news on how good this stick is, just that it's really cheap. I looked up on another site and the cord's plug looks different. So maybe they're copying...not sure about that.
Since then I've thrown a white ball top on there. Works good enough with a total part overhaul, but I still prefer the weight behind my other stick. ..
Cheap Plug 2: http://www.ozhadou.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1750
I really need to get around to taking some proper pics of it but there are some tacky ones on page 2 of that thread. It has a suitcase handle and a pop-off bottom for quick access and repairs, but the best bit is it's way to big for other people to use (it has even had Justin Wong verbally abusing it).
Never got around to finishing off that EB stick II, current project is a Namco Exceleena Blue cabinet.
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So it's about time i get a stick, because ggpo broke my pad that was decent for fighters, and my other pad quite suck for them.
i want it for pc obviously, but ideally in the future i'll be playing some of the new fighters online(hopefully), probably on PS3, and it would be nice to have it compatible with PS2 too, albeit that's not a top priority.
Is there a good stick with this kind of compatibility or something close enough?
i want it for pc obviously, but ideally in the future i'll be playing some of the new fighters online(hopefully), probably on PS3, and it would be nice to have it compatible with PS2 too, albeit that's not a top priority.
Is there a good stick with this kind of compatibility or something close enough?
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http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-1i- ... 0-gyn.html
get whichever version for whichever console then get a convertor to pc
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-m-4 ... -1799.html (mind you you may have problems playing anything past kof xi because of button layout)
everything else sucks balls
read the reviews on play-asia, pretty useful as many posts are by fighting game enthusiasts
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http://kingoffighters.planets.gamespy.c ... .php?t=358
get whichever version for whichever console then get a convertor to pc
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-m-4 ... -1799.html (mind you you may have problems playing anything past kof xi because of button layout)
everything else sucks balls
read the reviews on play-asia, pretty useful as many posts are by fighting game enthusiasts
GRRRR
http://kingoffighters.planets.gamespy.c ... .php?t=358
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did you try adapters? which one did you use? I noticed that my ps2 generic clone from HK virtua stick doesn't work with my older ps1 adapter or my ps2 adapter!
2) how are the combos? can you do 2k2 cancel combos? Moves come out smoothly? Is there a gap between the stick and the microswitch contact? ie do you have to press hard when all you want to do is hop with a light flick? That's the test for a well made stick, it should be TIGHT and responsive liek virgin anus!
2) how are the combos? can you do 2k2 cancel combos? Moves come out smoothly? Is there a gap between the stick and the microswitch contact? ie do you have to press hard when all you want to do is hop with a light flick? That's the test for a well made stick, it should be TIGHT and responsive liek virgin anus!
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The HRAP3 and HFS3 connect over USB so no adapter should be needed.
In any case according to this thread:
http://forum.insomnia.ac/viewtopic.php?t=136
the HFS3 does not work on PCs, but the HRAP3 does, pretty much as AE and Fuu have mentioned here.
In any case according to this thread:
http://forum.insomnia.ac/viewtopic.php?t=136
the HFS3 does not work on PCs, but the HRAP3 does, pretty much as AE and Fuu have mentioned here.
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To be fair Pen told me the HFS3 wouldn't work, but i read on srk that it worked for a few people. I gambled because the price was good, but anyway i'll be getting a PS3 eventually, so it's not that bad. I still need to get a stick for pc though, i'll prolly order the Mayflash stick Pen is talking about in the 1st post, i know it's not going to be that great but eh i haven't touched a stick in years anyway, and i don't feel like spending money on the HRAP3 now.
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