Anyone play Hori Real Arcade? [Archive]

teh_banned

07-28-2004, 05:02 PM

Originally posted by Tha-Darkside

Walmart...gemini adaptor ps2->xbox/gc

I love you :) you always help me out :)

O no I dont see it online do you think the actual store will have it
Never mind I found it at CompUSA YAY :)

O Jesus comp usa takes 2 days to process order. I will keep looking. I need this for Friday!

has anyone used alphaelectronics?

I wonder if compusa has it in their actual store?

teh_banned

07-28-2004, 06:43 PM

Well I bought the Hori Real Arcade from NCSX. I had it shipped next day air for 27 :( At least i will have it for Friday. When I return Sunday I will post a mini review have a great night :)

SoLeMn

07-28-2004, 07:36 PM

I can't find that stick on the nsxc site, someone please link me to where it is on there or another site it's on sale at. thanks.

teh_banned

07-29-2004, 03:05 AM

Originally posted by SoLeMn
I can't find that stick on the nsxc site, someone please link me to where it is on there or another site it's on sale at. thanks.

It is still listed as pre order becuase they haven't updated their site this morning but it ships today :)

http://hh141.hiphip.com/templates/frmTemplateR.asp?CatalogID=8282&SearchYN=N&subFolderID=97

teh_banned

07-29-2004, 04:43 AM

what the hell, on the ncsx site it says pre order will ship on 29th then when I email them they say it might arrive at their store today or tommorrow. I payed 27 dollars to have it on Friday. I would have payed for 3 day shipping if it wouldn't matter. It better arrive in their store today or there will be hell to pay.

armad1ll0

07-29-2004, 05:31 AM

now their site says that i'll auto ship on the 30th.

You should have done it over the phone w/ them.

teh_banned

07-29-2004, 05:42 AM

Originally posted by armad1ll0
now their site says that i'll auto ship on the 30th.

You should have done it over the phone w/ them.

When i did it last night it said the 29th. This is BS! I want to change my shipping :(

teh_banned

07-29-2004, 06:08 AM

Well i talked with ncsx and it will ship tommorrow so I changed the shipping to 3 day since I can't have it for Friday. So know I will have it on Monday. So expect a review Tuesday now :(

teh_banned

07-29-2004, 09:10 AM

I'm glad I preordered when I did they now have a message on the main site saying they are sold out :eek:

SiLLiEMutAfuKA

07-29-2004, 09:45 AM

I went to Lik-Sang's store today (29th), and they don't even have it, they told me to check back in a couple of days..

teh_banned

07-29-2004, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by SiLLiEMutAfuKA
I went to Lik-Sang's store today (29th), and they don't even have it, they told me to check back in a couple of days..

I swear to god NCSX better ship my stick tommorrow :mad:

BTW: Play Asia says ships in a week. What the hell is going on is this thing really out today. I assumed NCSX didn't haven't since they are in America

teh_banned

07-29-2004, 10:51 AM

This sucks. Ncsx got back to me again and they confirmed it will ship tommorrow but I should expect it Wednesday. Call me crazy but UPS ships on Saturday so shouldnt I get it Tuesday not Wednesday. :( Plus they are in New York I am in MA how long does it take :( I could drive there in a few hours :p

ax0r

07-29-2004, 10:53 AM

UPS Ships MON-FRI i think..

teh_banned

07-29-2004, 10:59 AM

Originally posted by ax0r
UPS Ships MON-FRI i think..

O Ok, Thank you. Boy if I new that I would have went with 2 day. Now I wanted it for Tuesday since Monday night I have a Calculus 2 test. O well now I can study on Tuesday too :D Man, I wish I never took a summer course damn ambition damn you :mad:

SoulCaliFreak

07-29-2004, 11:36 AM

Those Xbox adapters are indeed at Wal-Mart. Just look in the peripherals section. $12.44 is their "everyday low price"

Keep your reciept, I bought a brand new one that didn't work. Took it back, got another one, works fine!!!

teh_banned

07-29-2004, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by SoulCaliFreak
Those Xbox adapters are indeed at Wal-Mart. Just look in the peripherals section. $12.44 is their "everyday low price"

Keep your reciept, I bought a brand new one that didn't work. Took it back, got another one, works fine!!!

R they on the website do you have a link please

soul5tice

07-31-2004, 03:56 PM

will this stick work on xbox with a convertor such as magic box?

Gen-An

07-31-2004, 03:59 PM

I had NCS ship mine via Express mail so I got mine around noon today. Haven't had a whole lot of time to play around with it but it's certainly sturdy. As for the actual stick...frankly I can't tell a lot of difference between it and the better console sticks like the Hori Namco and Tekken 4 sticks, but then again I haven't had a lot of time to use it like I said. It's definitely a square guide, which makes sense seeing as how most of the sticks in actual Japanese arcades use square gates and this stick is made for hardcore arcade fighter players. I played around vs the AI in HSF2 on Turbo 3 (good way to test how good a stick is since you have to get those pinch DPs out vs the CPU heh) and those last second DPs did seem to come out a bit easier. Other than that, not much to tell from my end.

ShinHed

07-31-2004, 04:33 PM

Got a camera? Care to take pics of the inside?
:evil:

Gen-An

07-31-2004, 04:48 PM

Originally posted by ShinHed
Got a camera? Care to take pics of the inside?
:evil:

Sorry, no digicam. I did open it up to try to see the stick, but the entire internal contents are housed in some plastic enclosure I couldn't see how to open, so who knows what's in there. No way to confirm if the stick is a Sanwa or not :mad:

Gen-An

07-31-2004, 05:13 PM

Well, I found this Japanese site that shows the inside of the Real Arcade Pro: http://www.geocities.jp/u3q_yusaku/

It's a Sanwa for sure. He thinks the buttons are Seimitsu however.

ShinHed

07-31-2004, 06:14 PM

Mucho gracias.

SiLLiEMutAfuKA

08-01-2004, 08:24 AM

I finnally had the chance to buy it today at a gaming store in Hong Kong, for only $60 US ($470 HKD). This stick is so damn badass, the exact feel as the stick at the Japanese arcade cabinets. I can pull off shoryuken's real easily, half circles and 360's/720's are just a piece of cake, great ass stick! I've never got the Fighting Stick 2 or any other stick from Hori, but I must say that this one is definetly worth it.

darthJones

08-01-2004, 09:45 AM

Originally posted by SiLLiEMutAfuKA
I finnally had the chance to buy it today at a gaming store in Hong Kong, for only $60 US ($470 HKD). This stick is so damn badass, the exact feel as the stick at the Japanese arcade cabinets. I can pull off shoryuken's real easily, half circles and 360's/720's are just a piece of cake, great ass stick! I've never got the Fighting Stick 2 or any other stick from Hori, but I must say that this one is definetly worth it.
so the square restrictor doesn't impede your ability to do half circles and full circles? interesting...

ax0r

08-01-2004, 10:18 AM

Just do half squares and full squares :lol:

darthJones

08-01-2004, 10:35 AM

if you have a ps2->xbox converter, can you try it out and see if it works on an xbox?

thanks

SiLLiEMutAfuKA

08-01-2004, 10:41 AM

I don't really see how it is difficult to do half circles and 360's on a square restrictor (or whatever it is). Can do Hurricane Upper easily, and some walking SPD's.

Sorry, I don't have an Xbox in Hong Kong, I can only try it out when I get back from my vacation. (end of August)

SilverSpy

08-01-2004, 06:58 PM

someone please try it and see if it works on the xbox with a converter, i really want this stick but need to know first since my only console system is an xbox.

Tojo

08-01-2004, 07:34 PM

I am getting mine on Wednesday and I will be trying to use it on my Dreamcast and Xbox.

ShinHed

08-01-2004, 07:52 PM

Originally posted by SilverSpy
someone please try it and see if it works on the xbox with a converter, i really want this stick but need to know first since my only console system is an xbox.
I'm also not a PSX/PS2 owner but that didn't stop me from getting it for my other sytems. If it don't work, make it work:cool:

teh_banned

08-02-2004, 03:10 AM

Mine will arrive today. I will test with the Gemini converter :)

teh_banned

08-02-2004, 06:25 AM

http://www.geocities.jp/u3q_yusaku/13.jpg

It looks like this guy put custom art on his ASCII. How should I put custom art on my Hori Real Arcade?

SilverSpy

08-02-2004, 09:14 AM

teh banned keep us up to date with the xbox converter :) thanx man!

teh_banned

08-02-2004, 09:20 AM

Originally posted by SilverSpy
teh banned keep us up to date with the xbox converter :) thanx man!

No prob expect a report around 6 eastern :)

controlcommerce

08-02-2004, 09:27 AM

Originally posted by teh_banned
It looks like this guy put custom art on his ASCII. How should I put custom art on my Hori Real Arcade? [/B]

The stick looks to have a reflective metal cover. That's cool enough for me.

ragnafrak

08-02-2004, 09:35 AM

just got mine in the mail (this box is fucking huge wtf)

will post ggxx/vf impressions soon, i'm still waiting on a DC converter

SilverSpy

08-02-2004, 09:53 AM

anyone else know any north american retailers that carry this stick? the price at lik sang for shipping almost cost the same as the stick itself!! jesus :( and i dont think ncsx delivers to canada.

teh_banned

08-02-2004, 10:12 AM

Originally posted by SilverSpy
anyone else know any north american retailers that carry this stick? the price at lik sang for shipping almost cost the same as the stick itself!! jesus :( and i dont think ncsx delivers to canada.

Play-Asia shipping is 27 I think. NCSX is the only NA store I know of. www.videogamedepot.com might get it in though.

SilverSpy

08-02-2004, 10:20 AM

Thanks ill check it out :)

teh_banned

08-02-2004, 01:10 PM

It works with the Gemini converter from Wal Mart :)

Rising Knuckle

08-02-2004, 02:00 PM

I ordered mine through lik-sang and its going to cost me alot...I just hope it will be worth it.

teh_banned

08-02-2004, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by Rising Knuckle
I ordered mine through lik-sang and its going to cost me alot...I just hope it will be worth it.

So far it great I could only play for 20 minutes though I have a calc quiz online :(. It has a square plate and that bothers some people. From my limited test I could pull moves with great ease :)

darthJones

08-02-2004, 04:34 PM

damn. it's sold out at ncsx and they raised the price to $95 for non-preorders. what was the original price at ncsx?

lik-sang has it for $79 + $57 for shipping and play-asia has it for $79 + $59 for shipping. even at the raised price, the shipping at ncsx is so much cheaper that it'd still cost less to get it from them.

:mad:

teh_banned

08-02-2004, 04:42 PM

Originally posted by darthJones
damn. it's sold out at ncsx and they raised the price to $95 for non-preorders. what was the original price at ncsx?

lik-sang has it for $79 + $57 for shipping and play-asia has it for $79 + $59 for shipping. even at the raised price, the shipping at ncsx is so much cheaper that it'd still cost less to get it from them.

:mad:

From NCSX I paid 78 + 8 for 2-day shipping :)

darthJones

08-02-2004, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by teh_banned

From NCSX I paid 78 + 8 for 2-day shipping :)

:(

teh_banned

08-02-2004, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by darthJones

:(

I am sure NCSX will get more in a few weeks. They sold out really fast. I would say its worth the money even from play-asia. I have an arcade cab in my house and it really is the exact same controls. I can't tell the difference :)

SiLLiEMutAfuKA

08-03-2004, 07:55 AM

I bought it in Asia for $60 USD.

:D

teh_banned

08-03-2004, 08:01 AM

Originally posted by SiLLiEMutAfuKA
I bought it in Asia for $60 USD.

:D

I like your other avatar better :( Who was in it?

Dunpeal

08-03-2004, 08:44 AM

Silent:

you could probably make some quick cash just by taking orders here for a small profit...

SiLLiEMutAfuKA

08-03-2004, 09:01 AM

Maybe I will...PM if interested.

soul5tice

08-03-2004, 01:59 PM

anyone try this on 3's or CVS2 yet? I'm not interested in 3d games however I do play 3's and CVS2 exclusively, would like to know how easy the moves are to pull on on this baby.

Thanks!

teh_banned

08-03-2004, 03:47 PM

Originally posted by soul5tice
anyone try this on 3's or CVS2 yet? I'm not interested in 3d games however I do play 3's and CVS2 exclusively, would like to know how easy the moves are to pull on on this baby.

Thanks!

I play on CVS2. Every move i do is very easy. This stick is purrfect :)

ax0r

08-03-2004, 04:20 PM

Originally posted by teh_banned

I play on CVS2. Every move i do is very easy. This stick is purrfect :)

What moves exactly? 360's? 720's?

And dashs come out quick i presume, since its short shaft. What about stuff like ShoShoSho, does it feel easier?

Have you tried to see if you can parry last minute shit easily? Come on man, give us indepth info!

soul5tice

08-03-2004, 04:23 PM

anybody else besides teh banned have tried this stick? if so please give us a review :) the more opinions the better :)

SiLLiEMutAfuKA

08-03-2004, 08:49 PM

Originally posted by ax0r

What moves exactly? 360's? 720's?

Every move is easy to pull out, 360's are extremely easy, walking 720's takes a little practice, but I got it after a few tries (I've never used any wrestlers before). But if buffer into 720, then it's just as easy as doing a 360.

And dashs come out quick i presume, since its short shaft. What about stuff like ShoShoSho, does it feel easier?

Dashes are quick of course, I never use A-groove or use Sakura, so I don't know is it suppose to be easy, but I did try it and I got like 75% of the CC of my first try, so I can say it's not that hard.

Have you tried to see if you can parry last minute shit easily? Come on man, give us indepth info!

Parrying anything sudden is just as simple as doing it on an american stick, is just that I don't need to put more 'effort' parrying with the Sanwa.

Err some other info...

CvS2 - I tried doing some RC Sonic Booms, and it was easier then I thought. And I can spam Sonic Boom's one after another, charging seems to be really easy. As I said, I tried doing ShoShoSho which wasn't that hard as well.

HSF2 - Last minute Shoryuken's came out nice and quick. I have no problem doing Guile's super (I did when I used the American stick). Double fireball motion supers came out really easy as well, no problems at all.

3S - Parrying like I said, was easier and more relaxed (IMO). Canceling moves into Ken's SA3 wasn't too hard. EX moves were of course easy. Sorry no info on Kara-Throwing, since I didn't accomplish on learning it.

You might see that I don't find anything negative about the stick...well the reason is that this stick is pretty damn perfect. I'm so used to playing on the Japanese Astro City cabinets, so maybe that's why I don't have any trouble doing any moves on the stick.

If you're used to the American sticks and never used a Sanwa before, your review will probably be different than mines. So yeah, overall this stick is the really the best stick out so far (IMO).

10/10

Tojo

08-03-2004, 10:26 PM

Tomorrow I will put this to a MvC2 MSP test.

I am used to the DC stick at home mostly so expect as many comparisons as I can think of.

teh_banned

08-04-2004, 04:56 AM

Well Silent summed it up. I feel just like him so no need for me to go on. :)

ax0r

08-04-2004, 05:11 AM

Hah, sounds good. Have you checked if the buttons are indeed sanwa or have you not even opened it up?

teh_banned

08-04-2004, 05:32 AM

Originally posted by ax0r
Hah, sounds good. Have you checked if the buttons are indeed sanwa or have you not even opened it up?

I won't open mine up but a link on this thread has the pics of the inside :)

kev_mb

08-04-2004, 06:04 AM

I have taken mine apart but dont know how to tell the difference between Sanwa buttons or other brands.

The stick I can confirm is a Sanwa.

Treybonew

08-04-2004, 08:01 AM

Originally posted by Tojo
Tomorrow I will put this to a MvC2 MSP test.

I am used to the DC stick at home mostly so expect as many comparisons as I can think of.

I hope that you use it (the HORI) on a DC version of MVC2, because the ps2 version is complete crap.

ssbomberman

08-04-2004, 09:09 AM

If this is a standard Sanwa (as it looks to be)...you might be able to swap in an octagonal restrictor on it. Has anyone tried this?

This looks clean from the inside pics, it looks like this might be the most customizable out of the box stick yet.

I want to see how this stacks up against a modded Namco...

BTW, what are all those little levers for near the stick? Turbo and other stuff???

DevilJin 01

08-04-2004, 10:04 AM

Yeah, they're just turbo, slow mo functions. Stuff like that.

Tojo

08-04-2004, 01:06 PM

OK, quick inpressions.

I played MvC2 for DC and Xbox.

If you like the green goblin, this stick is perfect. Everything comes out nice and cleanly, a bit big though.

Also, I can confirm that it works with the Innovation brand adapters that I have. PS2>DC and PS2>Xbox

I will try to get pics of the adapters later.

KojiroSon

08-04-2004, 11:13 PM

I also have recieved the stick, and I must say, it is by far the best out of the box, mass produced stick I have ever played on. Also, I dabble in stick modding and it looks to be far easier than any other stick I have ever dealt with. Now for the game by game:

VF: my main game, didn't miss a step, throw escape, or combo at any point during my VF session.

CVS2: again, very easy to do combos, very easy to do dp, pretzel, SNK motion, etc. Square base does not get in the way at all of ANY of the motions.

GGXX: very clean inputs, gatlings are supremely easy as are OTG moves and the like

now for a little bit off games:

R Type Final: this stick works great for it

FF7: I even enjoy playing RPG's on it

in summation, awesome stick, best mass produced ever IMO, even if you get it and don't like it right away, you can mod it very easily (some soldering knowledge and parts required). Definitely recommended.

darthJones

08-05-2004, 02:01 AM

i got an e-mail from ncsx a few hours ago. they received another shipment. their web page isn't updated though so you can try to call them to see if they still have some left. they only do ground shipping for this item now so my expected delivery date is wednesday of next week (i'm in california).

darthJones

08-05-2004, 04:37 AM

Originally posted by darthJones
i got an e-mail from ncsx a few hours ago. they received another shipment. their web page isn't updated though so you can try to call them to see if they still have some left. they only do ground shipping for this item now so my expected delivery date is wednesday of next week (i'm in california).
on a related note, i had previously ordered from lik-sang. they e-mailed me yesterday (wednesday) and told me that they were out (even though their web page says they have it in stock). they were pretty cool about canceling my order.

Neq

08-05-2004, 07:09 AM

Just got the stick a few days ago, love it, although still adjusting to the square base (having issues doing dps on 1p side), but that'll be fixed with time. One minor concern/annoyance though is that all the play buttons aside from select and start are quite loose, they don't lift from the actual board but turn and wiggle in the sockets very easily, is this normal, are yours like this? Also I was thinking of using some form of rubber-glue type adhesive to stabilize the buttons (since the buttons are apparently not attached by any screws inside the unit), would you guys recommend this? I'm just a little hesitant because I know once the adhesive is applied it's going to be a pain to remove if I ever changed my mind and I don't want to ruin a great stick.

ShinHed

08-05-2004, 08:03 AM

I just played this new Hori and it's the best stick I've ever used and now I must buy another Hori for when company comes over. I was so awed by how much better it is than the stick I made, I couldn't play well:(

Why's it better than the stick I made?...

1. It's so big, my hands can rest comfortably on it.
2. It's so big, I don't have to keep my legs so close together to use it in my lap.
3. The Sanwa stick sits lower, so I dont have to strain myself to use it.
4. It's quiet.

I must now retool my custom stick:bluu:

ragnafrak

08-05-2004, 08:12 AM

i got this stick on fmj's advice, and i don't plan on beating him up anymore.. so the stick is great! ;]

its also very easy to work on inside, matter of fact you could easily make custom sticks using the box for it.. all you would need to do really is make your layout in sheet metal or thin plexi ;]

but there is a shitload of space inside.. i had to switch my buttons around to use my ps2->dc adapter better.. and it only took me like 15 minutes from start to finish.. biggest problem was realizing i needed a safety pin to disconnect the wires from the buttons.

thankz fmj and andy.. this stick is awesome..

teh_banned

08-05-2004, 08:39 AM

Just want to say it's great that Hori put out this stick. Everyone so far including me loves it. I also love the fact that even though this stick uses microswitch they are very quiet compared to others. I recommend you get them before there gone.

On a side note I can't believe I finally made a thread that got more than 10 reply :p

Altron_

08-05-2004, 07:00 PM

Originally posted by Neq
Just got the stick a few days ago, love it, although still adjusting to the square base (having issues doing dps on 1p side), but that'll be fixed with time. One minor concern/annoyance though is that all the play buttons aside from select and start are quite loose, they don't lift from the actual board but turn and wiggle in the sockets very easily, is this normal, are yours like this? Also I was thinking of using some form of rubber-glue type adhesive to stabilize the buttons (since the buttons are apparently not attached by any screws inside the unit), would you guys recommend this? I'm just a little hesitant because I know once the adhesive is applied it's going to be a pain to remove if I ever changed my mind and I don't want to ruin a great stick.

My buttons are loose as well. My advice though is to not worry about it. The adhesive thing sounds like a bad idea and anyway I have no problems with the buttons anyway.

SiLLiEMutAfuKA

08-05-2004, 08:22 PM

I'm pretty sure they're suppose to be loose, and I don't find any problems with it at all. All of the buttons of the Astro City cabinets I use has the same loose buttons, and I think it's actally pretty good. So I wouldn't suggest you guys to do anything to the buttons for now.

teh_banned

08-06-2004, 04:54 AM

Anybody put any custom artwork on the stick. What did you use?

Rising Knuckle

08-06-2004, 06:08 AM

I got mine today and still getting into the groove of things since I don't usually play on these sticks. So far results are good, I've been using it on 3rd strike which seems fine and some SNK games which take some time to adjust too.

JAMMAR

08-06-2004, 10:52 AM

Got mine just right now.

Did anyone else who ordered from ncsx get a cardboard box that said 'OMNIMUSHA3 CONTROLLER' on it? HAHHAAH HILARIOUS.

I'll try it out (I play 3s) and give you guys my .02...as if this thread didn't have enough.

Tojo

08-06-2004, 11:37 AM

Yes, mine came in the same box.

JAMMAR

08-06-2004, 12:21 PM

Just tried it for about 45 min.

I've only played square gates once before, so I had to get used to it. Still not used to it :mad: At least tigerknee motions are dead easy :rolleyes:

Stick is a lot lighter than I thought, totally off from the hardass american sticks. That was expected I guess.

ShinHed

08-06-2004, 07:17 PM

And as if ya'll didn't know, Sanwa buttons fit no problem.

SilverSpy

08-06-2004, 10:47 PM

do you still need to soder to replace them with sanwas?

ShinHed

08-07-2004, 05:22 AM

Nope.

MarkMan

08-07-2004, 02:20 PM

Got mine in today, great for 3-D games. :)

Tojo

08-07-2004, 09:52 PM

Is anyone having problems with the controller part itself? Sometimes on mine it won't go left or up.

Also, anyone know how to fix it? I really don't want to send it out.

Mikagami

08-09-2004, 03:25 AM

Can anybody please tell me the order of the buttons on the top?

From the images I think it is

L1 Square Triangle R1

L2 Cross Circle R2

Is that right?

Well, the Square Triangle things don't really matter, but the L1, L2, R1, R2 things do to me because I plan on using it for PS2, Computer, and GameCube, and my GameCube adapter makes L1 and R1 both the Z button...That is why I want them separated :P

JAMMAR

08-09-2004, 04:27 AM

Hrm...

Since this stick is pretty close to what arcades use, do I really need tools if I wanted to replace joysticks (or at least to replace that gadarn square gate) and buttons? And is switching the buttons out for sanwa really worth it? To me a button is a button and can't see further from there. I need enlightenment.

kev_mb

08-09-2004, 06:33 AM

Originally posted by Jammar
Hrm...

Since this stick is pretty close to what arcades use, do I really need tools if I wanted to replace joysticks (or at least to replace that gadarn square gate) and buttons? And is switching the buttons out for sanwa really worth it? To me a button is a button and can't see further from there. I need enlightenment.

The stick is excellent, and the buttons are also great. Swapping them for Sanwa ones would be a waste of money, as the differences are neglible.

As for replacing the gate, all you need is a philips screwdriver and a ratchet for removing nuts. Dunno the sizes but I took mine apart as soon as I took it outta the box to have a look, as well as to remove the damn plastic cover over the surface that got caught under the buttons and screwheads.

ShinHed

08-09-2004, 07:14 AM

Swapping any of Hori's other arcade stick (Namco, Virtua Fighter, Soul Calibur) buttons would be a bigger waste of money because these buttons on the Real Arcade Pro diffinately aren't as senesitive as Sanwa's or the aformentioned Hori stick buttons.

I swapped the furthermost 6 on the right so, I know the difference.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-7/794399/DSC01010.jpg

Rising Knuckle

08-09-2004, 12:21 PM

I'm having some problems pulling off moves using the stick, its not that the stick is broken or anything but I feel restricted when I feel the square plate. Is it easy to swap gates? And if anybody has switched gates a guide would be very helpfull.

Tojo

08-12-2004, 07:11 PM

Same question. I have no soldering knowledge but would like to replace the square gate for an octogonal one. Also the buttons I would like to replace with Sanwas. Any soldering needed to be done on those?

gaijin

08-12-2004, 07:55 PM

Regarding the gate swapping, from square to octogonal. It's a snap. Literally!:p

All you have to do is unsnap the square gate that's already there off of the four small tabs (carefully!) and then snap the new one right into place.

Just take care because with Sanwa sticks, it's the gate that actually holds everything in place. So make sure that it all doesn't fall out on you as you swap them.;)

ShinHed

08-12-2004, 09:09 PM

Originally posted by Tojo
Same question. I have no soldering knowledge but would like to replace the square gate for an octogonal one. Also the buttons I would like to replace with Sanwas. Any soldering needed to be done on those?
Same questions are being repeated:eek:

red_plague

08-13-2004, 09:42 PM

I'm interested in the stick, I have a few questions directed at the guys who own it:
1. The stick and buttons are both Sanwa?
2. Will it work witha Total Control 2 and convert the buttons to a standard capcom six setup?? (I need R1 and L1 to be on top of each other...)
3. IF it isn't set up to work right away with a DC adapter, are the wires easy to clip off, or are they soldered?

4. (same as queston 3)
L1 Sq Tr R1
L2 X O R2

or
R2 Sq Tr R1
L2 X O L1

ShinHed

08-13-2004, 10:06 PM

Is this a joke? Every question you've asked is in this thread.

MrFujisawa

08-13-2004, 10:41 PM

I received mine today, so far its very impresive. i play 3s in the arcade pretty much every day (anyone see a guy in a suit in the trocadero in london playing 3s, thats me). So im quite used to the square gate, but found the plastic bit coveriting the stick pole bit a little odd :)

buttons arent quite as nice as i would hope, so where can i get some sanwa ones to replace it with (to UK)

cheers guys

oh and has anyone else found they cant get all the plastic from the the bolts off lol, fucking tiny bits still there

Tojo

08-13-2004, 10:56 PM

Take it apart to get the last of the plastic off.

Rising Knuckle

08-14-2004, 03:35 AM

Well, my stick is broken already. Seems like the one of the pins in the controller that goes into the controller port has been knocked in.

Can anybody help with this?

marler

08-17-2004, 04:29 AM

CAUTION : This message will contain copious use of the words 'knob'
'screw' and 'shaft' This is not for humuorous purposes even
though it will appear as such, this really is a serious
question.

Anyway, I have a couple of these wonderful sticks, but I have a problem.
The knob keeps coming unscrewed while I'm playing, so inbetween rounds
on 3S I'm having to screw it back on all the time. When this occured with
my old Namco sticks I just put some super glue on the shafts thread and
held the shaft with some pliers while I tightened the knob on.
Now with the sanwa stick on this one, it has that black plastic cover on
the shaft, at first I thought this was to prevent the user from
unscrewing the knob by mistake (or on purpose) but I seem to have managed
it anyway, so, here's my question. How do I tighten it? I cannot grasp
the shaft firmly with the cover on and I don't want to glue it on because
I may want to open it again. It just makes me wonder, if it was normally this easy to remove the knob, wouldn't every arcade in the country have
them missing? So what the answer? how do the pros do it? Please let me
know.

PHEW! What a thing to have to type on my first foray into these forums!
Please don't take offence at the phrasing, I'm a little ashamed myself!

MarsKitten

08-17-2004, 07:01 AM

Just got mine today, gods it freaking ROCKS. Handles like the dreamcast stick and everyone's opinions pretty much match mine, except about the buttons. I like em too, except the select/start placement, kinda wierd. Oh well.

I've got a new baby ^-^

ShinHed

08-17-2004, 07:42 AM

marler:

You must unscrew it from the bottom, then remove the nuts from the carriage bolts and after access to the Sanwa is granted, hold the shaft stationary with a flat-head screw driver and tighten the ball by hand.

AMinorThreat

08-17-2004, 04:07 PM

So if the stick is sold out at Lik-sang does anyone know a site where I can order it and have it by next week for a console tourney? Also what dc converter can be used with the stick?

teh_banned

08-17-2004, 04:12 PM

ncsx.com
play-asia.com

Tricky AB

08-17-2004, 05:01 PM

Play Asia has them in stock right now if you want it :)

AMinorThreat

08-17-2004, 05:14 PM

What would be cheapest overall? I'm sorry without the search function and with a crappy attention span it is hard for me to search everywhere. I've looked through all the posts but I noticed someone mentioned 50$ shipping(!?!?!) but then the next person had 8$ shipping... why is this?

teh_banned

08-17-2004, 05:31 PM

I had cheap shipping ncsx is from usa play-asia is overseas. they cost more for shipping best bet is ncsx

marler

08-18-2004, 05:25 AM

Thanks for the advice shinhed, now I just have to find the right ratchet
for those bolts, must be easier on an arcade machine, less dismantling
to do.

Tojo

08-18-2004, 11:26 AM

The size I used on the bolts was 9/16 I believe.

armad1ll0

08-19-2004, 01:25 PM

I got one of these bad boys in for our collection of sticks.

It's nice with a JLF Sanwa in there and plays as expected for a large plastic based joystick with some good parts.

1) the buttons are not Sanwa but clones (hori)
2) the spacing is odd. It could have been more toward the right for the joystick. Start/Select are too close for MVC mashers.
3) It's too tall. Maybe it's supposed to look substantial but why did it have to be so tall. The Namco is so elegant with the slanted low body. This heavy stick should follow suit.
4) it's the square gate as Japanese prefer them. I'm sure a GT-Y will fit easily.
6) It's a nice weight and plays well and accurate.
7) it even has the shaft cover kit.
8) hard core fighting game accessory? why the need for turbo buttons.

my $.02
Arm~ out...

kofiend

09-07-2004, 06:12 PM

can the joystick be tightened?

kofiend

09-08-2004, 04:09 AM

Can The Joystick Be Tightened?

EmX

09-08-2004, 07:13 AM

Joysticks use springs. By streching the springs inside the joystick, you can make any joystick tighter. So, the answer is yes.

Indifference

09-16-2004, 03:31 PM

anyone heard any more info on them releasing this in the US?

I8-

09-17-2004, 12:43 PM

platinum_pinoy

09-17-2004, 02:43 PM

Yo Sup All.

Was wondering what is the major difference between

sticks like

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-m-70-2ww.html

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-m-70-5w3.html

2nd one is what this thread is for.

Are they the same material or whatever? Im looking to get like
2-3 sticks mayb so cost is an issue.

And could anyone show me a link or give me details about sawna sticks over american?

I have trouble doing srks and shit like that on american sticks for some stupid reason :sad: .

1. The second one is better

2.This thread is about the second joystick you posted (the green one)

3. I guess the are made of the same material, but the second one is heavier and more durable, from what I have read.

4. If you have trouble doing dp's, then this stick might be better for you. Or perhaps a P360.

KojiroSon

09-17-2004, 08:19 PM

the difference between the two sticks is
1: the HRAP is made of better materials than the SVC stick.
2: the HRAP is far looser feeling (stickwise) than the SVC stick which is closer to the feel of the GGXX stick (very tight).
3: the SVC stick has an octagonal restrictor plate while the HRAP has a square guide.
4: the HRAP is more durable as far as travel is concerned (trust me on this one).
5: the HRAP HAS TURBO SWITCHES!!! OMG TURBO LOL -_-;;
6: the HRAP is larger in size being almost twice as big as the SVC stick.
7: the buttons on the SVC stick are tighter feeling, closer to american style buttons I'd say.
8: the HRAP is far more easily modable as the SVC stick goes with the direct soldering of the buttons onto the PCB as opposed to the HRAP having slip off connectors.
9: anything else I can't think of would all be aesthetic stuff (the SVC stick has Kyo and Ryu pics respectively and the HRAP has a shiny mirror like background).