(Parrot) Help me pick an arcade stick!

SizeableSSonic · 12-13-2009, 10:40 PM

Alright, for Christmas, I was planning on asking for a fight stick for my Xbox 360.

I have it down to two choices:

MADCATZ Street Fighter IV – Round 2 Arcade FightStick Tournament Edition

or

http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Real-Arcade-Pro-EX-SE/dp/B002FKYPU4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1260655917&sr=8-2#productPromotions
Both use real arcade parts. The TE, however, uses Sanwa parts, while the HRAP uses Seimitsu parts. Personally, I think I would prefer the TE, as it looks sturdier (not to mention way cooler) but when I showed my parents, they asked me if I really wanted a $130 game controller for Christmas, so I was wondering if the Hori stick would be a cheaper alternative.

Circuitous · 12-13-2009, 11:15 PM

Apparently unless you intend to dual-mode (XBox and PS3 in one stick), the EX-SE is a great call. The stick is sort of a love-it-hate-it thing, though, as some say it feels too loose.

It's good for modding, too, so if you ever want to change the stick (or anything else) it should be a pretty straightforward job. Considering this, and the price, I'd go with the EX-SE.

Edit: by the way, if you have any intention of dual-moding, don't get the EX-SE. It won't work (or at least not readily). But if all you have is the 360, go for it!

SizeableSSonic · 12-13-2009, 11:34 PM

As a matter of fact, I was intending to do a dual mod at some point, as I also have a PS3. I've heard stuff about hacking a Cthulu board into the case, and then using a switch to choose between the 360 and PS3 PCBs. So I guess I should go for the TE, as it would be a better investment.

Circuitous · 12-14-2009, 12:28 AM

Are you eruditemode on SRK or is that just a crazy coincidence?

SizeableSSonic · 12-14-2009, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Circuitous

Are you eruditemode on SRK or is that just a crazy coincidence?

Uhh, I don't know who eruditemode is, so I guess crazy coincidence.

Circuitous · 12-14-2009, 02:38 AM

Some guy who was torn between the exact sticks you're looking at that was thinking of dual-moding.

cjeshjoir™ · 12-14-2009, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Circuitous

Some guy who was torn between the exact sticks you're looking at that was thinking of dual-moding.

Not like there's much selection other than these two sticks... Get the EX-SE and just replace the buttons and stick with Sanwa parts. Its really easy.

Circuitous · 12-14-2009, 03:37 AM

I guess I'm used to the PS2 era where there were a couple hundred sticks available.

Hawk Eye · 12-14-2009, 09:25 AM

Only stick I've ever owned was for the PSX.

SizeableSSonic · 12-14-2009, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjeshjoir™

Not like there's much selection other than these two sticks... Get the EX-SE and just replace the buttons and stick with Sanwa parts. Its really easy.

If I do that, it'll cost as much, if not more, than the TE by itself.

Edit: Another option I was considering was getting an MadCatz SE stick and modding it with all Sanwa parts. The SE costs about 50 bucks, and a Sanwa stick + Sanwa buttons comes in a tad under 50 as well. Plus, I could use the SE's original parts to do a cheapo PS3 stick as well.

12-13-2009, 10:40 PM	#1
SizeableSSonic Joystick Junkie D&A Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: I know where YOU live! Class/Position: Engineer or Sniper Gametype: CTF Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Help me pick an arcade stick! Alright, for Christmas, I was planning on asking for a fight stick for my Xbox 360. I have it down to two choices: MADCATZ Street Fighter IV – Round 2 Arcade FightStick Tournament Edition or http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Real-Arcade-Pro-EX-SE/dp/B002FKYPU4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1260655917&sr=8-2#productPromotions Both use real arcade parts. The TE, however, uses Sanwa parts, while the HRAP uses Seimitsu parts. Personally, I think I would prefer the TE, as it looks sturdier (not to mention way cooler) but when I showed my parents, they asked me if I really wanted a $130 game controller for Christmas, so I was wondering if the Hori stick would be a cheaper alternative. __________________ I like chocolate milk.

12-13-2009, 11:15 PM	#2
Circuitous Useless Retired FF Staff Join Date: Jun 2005 Class/Position: D Soldier, O Scout Gametype: AvD Posts Rated Helpful 9 Times	Apparently unless you intend to dual-mode (XBox and PS3 in one stick), the EX-SE is a great call. The stick is sort of a love-it-hate-it thing, though, as some say it feels too loose. It's good for modding, too, so if you ever want to change the stick (or anything else) it should be a pretty straightforward job. Considering this, and the price, I'd go with the EX-SE. Edit: by the way, if you have any intention of dual-moding, don't get the EX-SE. It won't work (or at least not readily). But if all you have is the 360, go for it! __________________ Look at all those dead links. Last edited by Circuitous; 12-13-2009 at 11:17 PM.

12-13-2009, 11:34 PM	#3
SizeableSSonic Joystick Junkie D&A Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: I know where YOU live! Class/Position: Engineer or Sniper Gametype: CTF Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	As a matter of fact, I was intending to do a dual mod at some point, as I also have a PS3. I've heard stuff about hacking a Cthulu board into the case, and then using a switch to choose between the 360 and PS3 PCBs. So I guess I should go for the TE, as it would be a better investment. __________________ I like chocolate milk. Last edited by SizeableSSonic; 12-13-2009 at 11:35 PM.

12-14-2009, 12:28 AM	#4
Circuitous Useless Retired FF Staff Join Date: Jun 2005 Class/Position: D Soldier, O Scout Gametype: AvD Posts Rated Helpful 9 Times	Are you eruditemode on SRK or is that just a crazy coincidence? __________________ Look at all those dead links.

12-14-2009, 02:38 AM	#6
Circuitous Useless Retired FF Staff Join Date: Jun 2005 Class/Position: D Soldier, O Scout Gametype: AvD Posts Rated Helpful 9 Times	Some guy who was torn between the exact sticks you're looking at that was thinking of dual-moding. __________________ Look at all those dead links.

12-14-2009, 03:37 AM	#8
Circuitous Useless Retired FF Staff Join Date: Jun 2005 Class/Position: D Soldier, O Scout Gametype: AvD Posts Rated Helpful 9 Times	I guess I'm used to the PS2 era where there were a couple hundred sticks available. __________________ Look at all those dead links.

12-14-2009, 09:25 AM	#9
Hawk Eye Who the fuck is this guy? D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Class/Position: O Preferred Gametype: AvD Affiliations: [AE] Asseaters Posts Rated Helpful 2 Times	Only stick I've ever owned was for the PSX.

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