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BaSiK_TeKniK
12-30-2007, 10:40 PM
ok Im thinking of purchasing this stick Im using a PC with Windows Vista so is this worth the buy?
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-m-77-1-49-en-15-+stick-70-2byy.html
gl0ry
12-30-2007, 10:50 PM
I wouldn't expect anything in that price range to really be good. I'd assume playable though.. I've personally never used it.

If you're really on a budget and have a stick for your PS2 or something then I'd suggest a converter.
BaSiK_TeKniK
12-30-2007, 10:59 PM
I wouldn't expect anything in that price range to really be good. I'd assume playable though.. I've personally never used it.

If you're really on a budget and have a stick for your PS2 or something then I'd suggest a converter.

The stick I have is not compatible with my convertor :sad: its something to do with the PCB board?
gl0ry
12-30-2007, 11:04 PM
what converter are you using? I use the one that radioshack used to sell.
BaSiK_TeKniK
12-30-2007, 11:07 PM
what converter are you using? I use the one that radioshack used to sell.

yep i use that

the stick that I have thats not compatible is the "Pelican Real Arcade Pro"

anyone use this?
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-1i-49-en-70-22b8.html
pc1x1
12-30-2007, 11:14 PM
Simple answer No.

But if you want a cheap case, that you could modify in the future, and want to get a feel for what a joystick is, (regardless how crappy that one is) then Yes.

I personally would save up and get a custom, that's what I personally did, prior to decide to build em.

Seems like a decent case to mod though, if resources are tight, but be weary its alot of work.

ps. Try the Pelican PS3 converter
BaSiK_TeKniK
12-30-2007, 11:18 PM
Simple answer No.

But if you want a cheap case, that you could modify in the future, and want to get a feel for what a joystick is, (regardless how crappy that one is) then Yes.

I personally would save up and get a custom, that's what I personally did, prior to decide to build em.

Seems like a decent case to mod though, if resources are tight, but be weary its alot of work.

ps. Try the Pelican PS3 converter


honestly I just think its the stick I have right now. its compatible with x-box/gamecube/ps2 but when i plug it in it doesnt work. But whenever I plug in a regular PSX/PS2 controller it works just fine.
gl0ry
12-30-2007, 11:19 PM
If you want a decent stick, get one of the ps3 sticks that are out there. HRAP3 or virtua stick high grade.. those use sanwa parts. The real deal.. buy one and you'll never want to try another stick.

Of course they're more expensive though, but honestly all I can say is you get what you pay for. After using sanwa I'd never go back to anything third party unless I really had no choice.
BaSiK_TeKniK
12-30-2007, 11:24 PM
If you want a decent stick, get one of the ps3 sticks that are out there. HRAP3 or virtua stick high grade.. those use sanwa parts. The real deal.. buy one and you'll never want to try another stick.

Of course they're more expensive though, but honestly all I can say is you get what you pay for. After using sanwa I'd never go back to anything third party unless I really had no choice.

yeah I probably would be better saving or begging my parents for one of those sticks. they are quite nice.
RockCho
12-31-2007, 12:00 AM
What kind of stick are you using now?
Toodles
12-31-2007, 12:40 AM
honestly I just think its the stick I have right now. its compatible with x-box/gamecube/ps2 but when i plug it in it doesnt work. But whenever I plug in a regular PSX/PS2 controller it works just fine.

Get a Xbox->USB converter. They're cheap, like $5-$10, and seem to work much better on those multisystem sticks like that.
BaSiK_TeKniK
12-31-2007, 01:31 PM
Get a Xbox->USB converter. They're cheap, like $5-$10, and seem to work much better on those multisystem sticks like that.


oh! :wonder: im gonna get try one then. what retailers sell them?
Toodles
12-31-2007, 02:16 PM
Retailers having them is kind of hit or miss, so look around.

Or just ebay it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Xbox-Console-to-PC-USB-Converter-Cable_W0QQitemZ130185305495QQihZ003QQcategoryZ1225 17QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
^^ $7.50 shipped with BIN.
BaSiK_TeKniK
12-31-2007, 02:35 PM
Retailers having them is kind of hit or miss, so look around.

Or just ebay it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Xbox-Console-to-PC-USB-Converter-Cable_W0QQitemZ130185305495QQihZ003QQcategoryZ1225 17QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
^^ $7.50 shipped with BIN.

thanks!