Tekken Hori bundle March 15th (Gamespot)

[zapatistab]

If this is old news, my apologies!

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/02/03/news_6117835.html

[Vic Viper]

Here's what the stick will look like:

http://www.vgonetwork.com/media/data//tekken5-collectors/t5stick.jpg

Yup, finally the US will get a Hori. No shipping or importing needed. Just reserve T5 Collectors edition.

[armad1ll0]

wow, shipping a RAP w/ Tekken 5... there goes Hori imports for RAP...

[True_Tech]

are you shitting me? thats hot and only for 100 bucks i might look into that

[N-Ken]

OH SHIT I thought I was done buying sticks, but for an extra 50 bucks!? Negro plz.

[Armo]

anybody have pic for what the dvd case will look like?

[DarkGiygas]

Do you HAVE to reserve it or can you buy it after and still get the stick?

I just want to know if it has Sanwa parts in it for sure.

[Huey_Nine]

Wait so this will be sold in america? I didn't see where in the article it said that but maybe I'm just blind.

[KnowSkillz]

Wait so this will be sold in america? I didn't see where in the article it said that but maybe I'm just blind.

"As a special promotional offer, bundles preordered from Electronics Boutique, GameStop, and Game Crazy will ship with a collector's edition book featuring artwork that covers the franchise's 10-year existence."

Well those are American shops

[Stanman]

damn, I was already going to get a custom stick but I think I'll get this just because it is badass. But seriously, $50 for a sanwa stick? There has to be a catch. Must not be using quality parts or something in there...

[Huey_Nine]

"As a special promotional offer, bundles preordered from Electronics Boutique, GameStop, and Game Crazy will ship with a collector's edition book featuring artwork that covers the franchise's 10-year existence."

Well those are American shops

Well yeah but they only seem to say then include the artbook is why I was unsure. But the press statement seems to come from one of the higher ups from HORI USA so I guess its all good then.

[Toodles]

Hot damn, and I was about to order a CFE RAP from lik-sang today. This one still has the so-so layout, but it doesn't have the damn turbo DIP switches. I can get this, play with it a while, and have a local machine shop make a replacement metal top and get that sucker looking the way it should. Thanks for letting me know, this kicks ass.

[Sex)packets]

OH SHIET

thats hot.

here's to hoping it will be sanwa parts!

EDIT:

damn, I was already going to get a custom stick but I think I'll get this just because it is badass. But seriously, $50 for a sanwa stick? There has to be a catch. Must not be using quality parts or something in there...

i have strong reason to believe! that! this will be a real arcade pro, exactly with REAL SANWA PARTS!

anybody remember this post from a while back?

http://www.shoryuken.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70756&highlight=vgonetwork

well that pic in the opening post is linked from vgonetwork, and the thread starter of that thread i linked to is no other than mark of vgonetwork. so i guess his promise did not fall through.

[Eiji]

i have strong reason to believe! that! this will be a real arcade pro, exactly with REAL SANWA PARTS!

+1!

http://www.vgonetwork.com/Article.aspx?id=189

http://www.vgonetwork.com/media/data//tekken5-collectors/t5stick.jpg

That is HOT!!!

[tigerhobs]

It certainly LOOKS like an RAP.

And since Hori just put out that "Fighthing Jam" stick, which was a Hori RAP. Did that one use standard RAP parts?

I hope this means Hori is testing the waters for bringing its joystick line over.

[N-Ken]

Well yeah but they only seem to say then include the artbook is why I was unsure. But the press statement seems to come from one of the higher ups from HORI USA so I guess its all good then.

The SPECIAL EDITION is the one with the HRAP that costs $100. The only thing up on sites is the regular T5 that comes with that.

At this point, there's no reason to believe there's any difference between this HRAP and Hori's version 1 HRAP, just swapped art like the CFJ one. Sanwa stick, Seimitsu buttons. It doesn't make alot of sense for Hori to make a stick that looks exactly alike then put in different parts. Then again, I don't see any pics at sites other than VGO that shows that is the Special controller that comes in the SE bundle, but assuming that stick is a real pic of it, Its pretty likely its just a re artworked HRAP. And for those of you that cant seem to believe Hori would be selling a HRAP for $50, they aren't. This is setup as a specific anniversary bundle, they arent selling it apart. Not like they'd be losing money anyways, a HRAP is going to cost less than $50 to make at the factory.

[delurio]

Nice, now this is why I have 100 bucks stored in my hidden box for. No need for toysnjoys.com now.

[DragonSama]

anyone have alink to where I can order this up?

[Toodles]

Local EBGames doesnt know anything about it, and of course gamestop and ebgames websites don't have any mention of it.

If anyone figures out how to pre-order one (or more) of these bad boys, post it up.

[akuma001]

i just got back from getting 2 on preorder at a gamecrazy b&m so they are definitely in the system if you wanna preorder.

i'm getting to the point where i'm gonna have more arcade sticks than regular controllers dammit.

[aktham]

when and where can i order this? i called gamestop to preorder one and the guys said they never heard of such a thing.

[DragonSama]

I know I am gettign there myself. I have A Namco Stick, and SFAC stick, This one and I am goign to build 2 or 3 sticks besides. But I might sell off the customs after they are made.

[Toodles]

i just got back from getting 2 on preorder at a gamecrazy b&m so they are definitely in the system if you wanna preorder.

i'm getting to the point where i'm gonna have more arcade sticks than regular controllers dammit.
Just to be sure, and you sure you put down your money for the 100$ set with stick, or the $50 bundle?

Edit: Whoops, Akuma is right, GameCrazy has it in their computers now. They dont use UPC's, they use whats called a TiKey ('tie key'), and to hopefully help, I jotted it down for you folks. $99.99, and specically says with stick. If they don't find it, have them look with this number. This number will only work for GameCrazy stores; other stores use their stuff. Start preordering boys:

Ti Key: 0050006749

[akuma001]

my invoice says "PS2-Tekken 5 (Joystick Bundle)" so yeah it is the joystick bundle. the guy knew exactly what i was talking about when i asked him about it so yeah its legit.

haha unless there is some wack madcatz tekken 5 arcade stick bundle for $100 too then i'm screwed.

[M.I.L.F Rider]

Very nice looking stick. Just hope the select/start buttons aren't really that close to ^ and R1

[popo187]

Hot!!!!

[SoulCaliFreak]

Looks eerily similar to my custom stick layout. Dang, does that mean I have to adjust my layout? Mine has Feng, Raven, and Asuka with a blue background and a big T5 logo bottom center.

I just might have to retool my new stick, doh!!! Still, I kind of want this package as well. Perhaps sell it off later on, who knows.

[aLee]

wow if anyone preordered it from eb games or gamestop please post so i can reserve to because i think they don't know about this yet. That stick looks sick !!

[P. Gorath]

too bad they didnt have the balls to make it a 4 button stick.

[Eiji]

At this point, there's no reason to believe there's any difference between this HRAP and Hori's version 1 HRAP, just swapped art like the CFJ one.

The Tekken LE HRAP (http://www.vgonetwork.com/media/data//tekken5-collectors/t5stick.jpg) doesn't have any turbo switches like the Standard HRAP (http://img.gamespot.com/gamespot/images/2005/hardware/reviews/horirealarcadepro/horirealarcadepro_screen001.jpg) but I never liked the turbo switches anyway.

[Stanman]

would you be able to switch out the square gate for an octagonal one? I think people have done it with the hrap before but I'm not sure. I imagine it wouldn't be too hard.

[Toodles]

would you be able to switch out the square gate for an octagonal one? I think people have done it with the hrap before but I'm not sure. I imagine it wouldn't be too hard.
There's no reason to think that this stick is really different from any of the HRAP's, except for the lack of turbo toggles. So, its safe to assume the answer is 'Yes' and 'not hard at all'.

[KnownasWolf]

Just ordered mine at Game Crazy.

[Ducky]

Any links on where I can order one?

[Etcetera]

This looks like a great deal, I can't belive that I am now looking forward to tekken 5 release.
For the people that have the standard hrap, will it be easy to swap out the art?

[Sex)packets]

haha yeah true that

I really wanna pull out the art. Hope there will be lovely shiny metal underneath.

[aLee]

im fine with the art, but if you could easily replace it, then that would be even sweeter. this deal is freakin insane, i can't wait to reserve mine

[Toodles]

Even if we can't peel it off, it should still be a metal plate. A sander should get it off right quick, and you can buff and polish it as much as you like. Myself, I'm thinking of either sanding the paint off, or getting a replacement plate with a button layout I like better; then taking the plate to get powder coated, and maybe a single color and clear acrylic decal on the top.

No, no, no, there will NOT be a 'Type R' sticker on it, but it should look slick.

[KnownasWolf]

Thats a lot of work for different art. I think I just keep the T5 art and maybe just swap a octagonal plate. :pleased:

[frogg609]

I was at EB earlier today, and there was no mention of it in their system. I'm going to keep looking there, and I'll check Gamestop this week. If anyone gets an online link, please post it.


thanks

[KnownasWolf]

Hmm that's weird that game crazy has them in their system already. Find a game crazy and pre-order there it only cost me 5 dollars down and March 15 is the date.

[aLee]

frogg i called my local gamestop today and you will be able to reserve them in a couple of weeks. Hope that this helps.

[SmoothCat]

anyone now if the stick is sanwa? or its not offical yet

[Toodles]

No one will no for sure until they crack it open. I haven't seen any report from any source that indicates whether they are sanwa or seimitsu parts.

What I *DO* feel 100% confident about is that they can be swapped out dead easy. The other HRAP's had this metal plate welded on the bottom of the top sheet metal, with threaded holes for installing the stick, in a way that made swapping in a sanwa or seimitsu or other clone sticks very easy. Buttons of course can be swapped in and out all day.

Even if it comes with seimitsu buttons and stick, its still a steal at $50, and a simple upgrade if you need to down the road.

[True_Tech]

according to a friend that works at game crazy the stick is subject to change

[Sex)packets]

true tech, what do you mean? that they're gonna give us some shitty pelican?

[True_Tech]

naw that the hrap in the pic is not guarenteed to be the hori stick you get i just found that out yesterday

[delurio]

Perhaps we may get the SC2 stick with different artwork, or with cheap immitation parts that can easily replaceable.

[Eiji]

naw that the hrap in the pic is not guarenteed to be the hori stick you get i just found that out yesterday

This is the Japanese T5 Hori Stick:

http://images-jp.amazon.com/images/P/B0007OKQQW.09.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

[Toodles]

Ah hell, why can't we get that one instead? Button layout looks much better, and the artwork isnt as annoying.

Edit: They even did the buttons right. the four symbol buttons are the ones on the far left, NOT in the middle.

[akuma001]

in my opinion, i think the worse case scenario if they don't offer what's in the picture is that they do the soulcalibur style stick box with only 5 play buttons (tekken tag uses 5 buttons i think) and stock hori stick and buttons. there is nothing in that article that says anything about partnering with sanwa, just hori. it would be easy for them to keep costs down by using existing hori parts with 1 less button and just have a different overlay over their smallest box. hopefully this won't be the case but after reading this part loosely,

“Our newest peripheral was designed for TEKKEN 5 and those who love the best fighting game franchise of all time.”

it makes me wonder if they will add all the ps2 controller's play buttons of the rap rather than just enough buttons to play every tekken game (i think tag uses 5 but don't remember). it would be the easiest way to keep their cost down after using their own stock readily available parts.

i'm just thinking worst case scenario speculation though so don't take none of what i'm thinking as any truth. i really want the rap with sanwa parts for $50 extra but i gotta prepare myself to get dissapointed after reading what true_tech posted.

hopefully what your friend is saying is just a disclaimer that stores use to cover their ass like when they give wrong preorder dates or have low store availability. but yeah this deal seems almost too good to be true. you get so much for the $100 preorder like the game, stick, artbook, and special dvd case. full sanwa or seimitsu parts is like icing on the cake to what i consider an already great deal.

[Toodles]

hopefully what your friend is saying is just a disclaimer that stores use to cover their ass like when they give wrong preorder dates or have low store availability. but yeah this deal seems almost too good to be true. you get so much for the $100 preorder like the game, stick, artbook, and special dvd case. full sanwa or seimitsu parts is like icing on the cake to what i consider an already great deal.
I can't really be mad because TrueTech only said it wasn't guaranteed. He didn't say it won't be the one pictured, but it sure felt implied.

The notices of the limited edition came from a press release from Namco. I can't see it for myself because the press section on Namco's site requires registration as press. If any of you want to try and fib it so you can see the press release yourself, be my guest. But the two images that were released on VGO's site should be from the press release. You want to explain why Namco would photoshop up one picture, and plan to sell a completely different stick only six weeks out? That makes no sense. (Caveat: I did see one site who mentioned it was a modified Hori Fighting Stick 2, but no pictures. Frankly, I think they were talking outta their ass and haven't seen a HRAP before.)

Until someone can give me a logical reason why it WOULDN'T be the one picture, this speculation of a five button SC2 stick is FUD, pure and simple.

TrueTech, is this just sour grapes 'cause of a stick you recently bought? Expect to see a picture of a middle finger over the stick and a loud Nelson 'Ha Ha' if youre wrong.

[majeh]

This is the Japanese T5 Hori Stick:

http://images-jp.amazon.com/images/P/B0007OKQQW.09.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

i think some of us would agree the american one looks a lot fucking better

[Christ0pher]

I like the japanese one better. Especially the button layout.

[KnownasWolf]

Imo the Jap one looks a lot better.

[Eiji]

Until someone can give me a logical reason why it WOULDN'T be the one picture, this speculation of a five button SC2 stick is FUD, pure and simple.

I personally think its going to be the one pictured ie a HRAP but if anything is to change on it by the time its released, it could be the artwork.

[KungFu-tse]

I'd rather get the Japanese version too.

[tigerhobs]

Just me, but I'd like the american black box and button layout with the Japanese art. That would look slick. I don't have a problem with the symbol buttons being in the middle. You could probably just remove the microswitches and put plugs in there if you didn't like them (that might be what I end up doing).

Oh yeah, and the guy who posted the picture of the american T5 stick at VGO is also known as MarkMan at Tekkenzaibatsu. Vgo is also selling some hori stuff, which may be why they got that picture. I just can't think of any reason to doubt what the stick will be. If you want, I can PM him about it and hope he replies.

P.S. the people on this forum actually know something about joysticks reasonably well, so nice! THNX MUCH!

[Bucket]

I recall someone telling me that tekken 5 arcade cabinets use sanwa parts.. Is this true? If this is true.. Then, as they have quoted "The Tekken 5 limited edition peripheral offers highly accurate controls replicating the arcade game play experience currently found on the coin-op version of Tekken 5." Meaning it will have sanwa parts.

I sort of refuse to believe that they are even going to release a bundle that includes a japanese style stick. Generally speaking, the North American definition of "arcade style controls" usually reffers to a bat stick and concave buttons (bleh) and the general market wants a Bat stick with Concave buttons. But this is a limited release, and they got pics of a nice looking stick. So I can only hope what we see is what we get. (sanwa parts! yay!)

Like others, I too would rather have the japanese style White casing with plain tekken 5 logo on the top. It just looks classier to me...

[SiLLiEMutAfuKA]

Whoa the Japanese version looks alot better, nice stuff.

But I'd rather get the Special Edition ones.

[Sex)packets]

I recall someone telling me that tekken 5 arcade cabinets use sanwa parts.. Is this true? If this is true.. Then, as they have quoted "The Tekken 5 limited edition peripheral offers highly accurate controls replicating the arcade game play experience currently found on the coin-op version of Tekken 5." Meaning it will have sanwa parts.

I sort of refuse to believe that they are even going to release a bundle that includes a japanese style stick. Generally speaking, the North American definition of "arcade style controls" usually reffers to a bat stick and concave buttons (bleh) and the general market wants a Bat stick with Concave buttons. But this is a limited release, and they got pics of a nice looking stick. So I can only hope what we see is what we get. (sanwa parts! yay!)

Like others, I too would rather have the japanese style White casing with plain tekken 5 logo on the top. It just looks classier to me...


yeah the american t5 cabs i have seen use japanese parts.

[MarkMan]

Don't worry guys, it will be a Hori stick. It's official. The reason Hori sticks are taking so long to come over to the US is because they were seeking the official Sony Playstation License(endorsed by Sony) to be a first party product. This was just recently agreed to and then the deal with Namco was struck just recently.

It will be a Hori RAP(minus the autofire button features), I will go into depth on the stick after I get my hands on it either next week or the one after.

The reason eb and gamestop don't have it in their systems yet is because the press released hasn't been sent out to retail establishments til the end of last week, it will most likely be in their systems(depending on how fast they update), early/mid this week.

Keep your eye out on more Hori products comin soon. (seals lips)

[tigerhobs]

*insert grin here*

Too good. RAP, awesome. Just wish I could preorder here now!

[ultcomics]

http://www.vgonetwork.com/media/data//tekken5-collectors/t5stick.jpg

http://www.vgonetwork.com/Article.aspx?id=189

it looks good and at least says Tekken Tenth Anniversary but it's not as good as the Japanese one cuz the Japanese one looks like a real machine

[Bucket]

http://www.vgonetwork.com/media/data//tekken5-collectors/t5stick.jpg

http://www.vgonetwork.com/Article.aspx?id=189

it looks good and at least says Tekken Tenth Anniversary but it's not as good as the Japanese one cuz the Japanese one looks like a real machine


Damn that is looking like a pretty sweet deal... I might get it, and I don't even have a ps2.....

[Huey_Nine]

Okay I preordered mine today. Contrary to what someone else experienced, the people who worked at the Gamecrazy I went to had no idea what I was talking about until they found it in the system. Oh well at least its there. I cant wait till March 15th :pleased:

[blueoakleyz]

http://www.vgonetwork.com/media/data//tekken5-collectors/t5stick.jpg

http://www.vgonetwork.com/Article.aspx?id=189

it looks good and at least says Tekken Tenth Anniversary but it's not as good as the Japanese one cuz the Japanese one looks like a real machine

Well the new sweet lookin PS2 (super small too) is onmly $150 now

I went and preordered my T5 CE today after I called and they said I could, I went and the dumbass said oh wait we can't.

[True_Tech]

I can't really be mad because TrueTech only said it wasn't guaranteed. He didn't say it won't be the one pictured, but it sure felt implied.

The notices of the limited edition came from a press release from Namco. I can't see it for myself because the press section on Namco's site requires registration as press. If any of you want to try and fib it so you can see the press release yourself, be my guest. But the two images that were released on VGO's site should be from the press release. You want to explain why Namco would photoshop up one picture, and plan to sell a completely different stick only six weeks out? That makes no sense. (Caveat: I did see one site who mentioned it was a modified Hori Fighting Stick 2, but no pictures. Frankly, I think they were talking outta their ass and haven't seen a HRAP before.)

Until someone can give me a logical reason why it WOULDN'T be the one picture, this speculation of a five button SC2 stick is FUD, pure and simple.

TrueTech, is this just sour grapes 'cause of a stick you recently bought? Expect to see a picture of a middle finger over the stick and a loud Nelson 'Ha Ha' if youre wrong.

custom sanwa > any stock stick and you don't have to believe me i hope it is an hrap cause alot of my friends have preordered already but i'm just letting you know its not guranteeded to be

a logical reason would be that they're selling an 80 dollar stick for 50 bucks

[Spanky]

It still sounds like sour grapes. Don't just hand out some off-hand comment your friend said at the GameCrazy or work out some fuzzy math. If you really want to insinuate some sort of bait&switch, at least give us a crappy Photoshop.

[True_Tech]

i'm not insinuating anything i'm speaking the truth the sticks can subject to change so theres a chance it won't be the stick you all see what don't you understand about that

and my friend is the manager at gamecrazy so i'm sure he knows what hes talking about
again i hope it an hrap and since namco actually cares theres a good chance it will be but its not 100% known

[Toodles]

It will be a Hori RAP(minus the autofire button features), I will go into depth on the stick after I get my hands on it either next week or the one after.
Weren't you the one who said HRAPs would be sold in the US by September '04? Post some pictures when/if you get it please, in particular close ups of the parts and disassembled if you can.

[Eiji]

Don't worry guys, it will be a Hori stick. It's official. The reason Hori sticks are taking so long to come over to the US is because they were seeking the official Sony Playstation License(endorsed by Sony) to be a first party product. This was just recently agreed to and then the deal with Namco was struck just recently.

It will be a Hori RAP(minus the autofire button features), I will go into depth on the stick after I get my hands on it either next week or the one after.

Excellent, let us know if the stick is sanwa or hori.

[Ni8wing]

The only bad part about this is that the joystick doesn't incorporate the Tekken 5 memory card system from the arcade. If it does, I hope it does, it would be GREAT!

[DragonSama]

That would kick ass.

I reserved mine on firday. If you want it I would suggest reserving it fast since it is a limited run of 20,000.

[aLee]

why complain about the stick, you're getting a fuqqin bargain here. 50$ for the game itself and just for 50 bux extra you get a decent stick. To me thats a freakin sweet deal, plus you get a art scrap book :]

[Huey_Nine]

i'm not insinuating anything i'm speaking the truth the sticks can subject to change so theres a chance it won't be the stick you all see what don't you understand about that

and my friend is the manager at gamecrazy so i'm sure he knows what hes talking about
again i hope it an hrap and since namco actually cares theres a good chance it will be but its not 100% known

Well what I'm wondering is WHAT they would switch it with if they did switch it.

[mastermind]

I just reserved my joystick bundle at my local GameCrazy. I asked about the release date, and their computer still showed February 22nd. Wonder if that'll actually be a change for the good. If not, no biggie; I still need money anyway. Hehe.

[Huey_Nine]

Yeah I noticed that too. The release date is stated for March 15th evertwhere else. I guess they were just too lazy to change it. So you have plenty of time to save up for the bundle and whatnot.

[frogg609]

both eb's and gamestop's sites talk about Tekken 5 w/ a bonus artbook for 49.99, but not even a mention of the hrap. unfortunately, i know of no gamecrazy's around me.

[oldtimer]

EBGames has it on their website... 7am 2.9.05!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[delurio]

Gamestop is in, too. Named Tekken Ultimate Collector's Edition, or something like that.

[fubarduck]

It's reservable now in-store from E.B. Looks like everyone got it added to their systems today. At my E.B. it was simply listed in their computers as "Tekken Bundle" for $99.99.

[blueoakleyz]

Lol yeah they have it in my EB's computer too, it was funny I called and he was like "Oh yeah there it is wow. Holy crap 100 bucks what is it"

[blueoakleyz]

Also looks like they mighta bumped up the release date to Feb-25th

[mastermind]

If I waited a day, it could've been at EB or Gamestop. Haha.

'sall good. GameCrazy is closer to my house than the others. =P

[TonyTonyChopper]

I don't know if many people know about this or not but if you pre-order it from Game Crazy stores, it also comes with a free T5 t-shirt. I think it's only certain stores though. Also, does anyone might know if Game Crazy is going to be offering the artbook and/or that DVD case thing also? I might go ahead and cancel it from Game Crazy and pre-order it somewhere else if it doesn't include other extra stuff other than the stick and t-shirt.

[mastermind]

If it's for the same price as the press release, it sure as hell better include the DVD holder and the artbook.

[Huey_Nine]

Wait so now its been pushed up? Even better I guess. Are you supposed to get the extra goods and junk (like the so-called t-shirt from gamecrazy and the artbook) when you reserve it or when you pick it up?

EDIT: My bad the press release says when the game comes in so I guess thats when :-p

[Bucket]

It's reservable now in-store from E.B. Looks like everyone got it added to their systems today. At my E.B. it was simply listed in their computers as "Tekken Bundle" for $99.99.


I wonder if I reserve it and pay for it with trade ins? Gamecube, w/ games and accessories.

[TonyTonyChopper]

Are you supposed to get the extra goods and junk (like the so-called t-shirt from gamecrazy and the artbook) when you reserve it or when you pick it up?

The t-shirt hasn't come out yet so far. The guy over at my local Game Crazy said that we will be getting ours though when it comes out soon. I'll just go and grab it when I go and pick up the game. :karate:

[N64FanBoy]

Links for EB and Gamestop:

Gamestop (http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=B281233A)

EB (http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/255840.asp)

[aa_overmind]

Links for EB and Gamestop:

Gamestop (http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=B281233A)

EB (http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/255840.asp)

Sweet,

Hopefully the stores have it in their database already.

Does anybody knows if EB and/or Gamestop is having a trade-in special for games.

I get free games from Microsoft and I rather trade them in for credit.

Lucky my local EB games is pretty much deserted.

[Huey_Nine]

So does anyone have an official release date? Gamestop says 3/15 still while Game Crazy says the 22nd of Feb and EB says the 25th of Feb.

[blueoakleyz]

So does anyone have an official release date? Gamestop says 3/15 still while Game Crazy says the 22nd of Feb and EB says the 25th of Feb.

IMO it is definately shipping the 25th (or 22nd since that's a Tuesday I think) The reason is that Death by Degrees kinda bombed in reviews, It's the newest release date given by Namco to EBgames AND the guy at EBGames said the release dates are usually accurate if they come out that close to the current date (15 days away).

[N64FanBoy]

Sweet,

Hopefully the stores have it in their database already.

Does anybody knows if EB and/or Gamestop is having a trade-in special for games.

I get free games from Microsoft and I rather trade them in for credit.

Lucky my local EB games is pretty much deserted.


EB is still having trade 2 games, get $10 extra trade-in credit until the 27th.

Some people on CheapAssGamer.com have said that starting today, and going until March 1, Gamestop is having trade 3 games and get 30% more credit.

[Em0b0i]

is preorder at gamestop's up yet? excluding the gamestop web site, of course

[oldtimer]

Doesnt anyone find it strange that T5 is shipping out on a Friday? Ive never in my many years of gaming seen a game come into a store on a Saturday!

[SoulCaliFreak]

When I worked at Best Buy, we got trucks in on Monday and Thursday nights so new stuff would be out on Tuesdays and Fridays.

I'm just glad I'll get paid that week and also have more time to get ready for our first T5 console tourney. Before, the 3/16 release would only give me 2 days to practice.

[DragonSama]

Oh fuck everyone is now showing this coming out on the 22nd of this month. I might have to drop getting Xenosaga 2 so I can afford to get it this month. (I can not miss out on getting the Hori)

[Hwoarvang]

Where should I go preorder my bundle? The more bonus items I can get with my preorder, the better!

Here's what I'm thinking:

1. Gamestop
2. Gamecrazy
3. EB Games

[SiLLiEMutAfuKA]

I don't feel like ordering until I see if that's the stick it really comes with..

[Stanman]

well, there is a pretty clear picture of it on gamestop. But yeah, I was thinking about holding off on buying it in the case that the stick turned out to not be so great. I know it is limited to 20,000 but will it really end up being hard to get?

[frogg609]

Well I pre-ordered mine at EB Games tonight. Hopefully it will be the real deal, and not cheap. Either way though, as long as everything is standard size, changing the hardware won't be a big deal.

[ryucross]

well, there is a pretty clear picture of it on gamestop. But yeah, I was thinking about holding off on buying it in the case that the stick turned out to not be so great. I know it is limited to 20,000 but will it really end up being hard to get?
The Ace Combat 5 Collectors Edition turned out very rare, and Tekken has a larger fanbase.

[Huey_Nine]

Well you could always reserve it, and if it turns out to be bogus then just cancel. It couldnt hurt just to put $5 down anyway.

[RushedDown]

i just pre oredered 2 of em

[oldtimer]

DOes anyone have any details of this Hori Stick? SOlid construction? What kind of stick>

[blueoakleyz]

go to www.vgonetwork.com the article should still be on the front page, then go to the search box and type real arcade pro and look at that article

[megaultrasuper]

Could someone please clarify for me:

Does this stick have a Sanwa Joystick?

Does this stick have Sanwa buttons?

If not, what kind does it have?

[FMJaguar]

Could someone please clarify for me:

Does this stick have a Sanwa Joystick?

Does this stick have Sanwa buttons?

If not, what kind does it have?

Noone knows, we are just assuming it's like a hori RAP since it looks similar, and has screws in the same place. Noone is sure that it IS a RAP much less which model (Hybrid-OG version,Sanwa,Semeitsu)

[Em0b0i]

gamestop told me they're shipping out on march 16..and eb doesnt revise thier database in ages...Im pretty confidence its the march of 16...btw, i had to put down a 25 dollar reserve..since the bundle is 100 bucks

[DeAdSpAcE]

Sweet shit, looks like I found my second stick. :karate:

[angryliberal]

ebgames says they ship their pre0orders on 2/25...

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/255840.asp

[SoulCaliFreak]

gamestop told me they're shipping out on march 16..and eb doesnt revise thier database in ages...Im pretty confidence its the march of 16...btw, i had to put down a 25 dollar reserve..since the bundle is 100 bucks


A week ago, EB games had the same release date as Gamestop. In the past few days, it has been changed back to a Feb. release date.

[Em0b0i]

so gamestop is getting thier shipment 3 weeks later than EB games???

[FMJaguar]

ebgames says they ship their pre0orders on 2/25...

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/255840.asp

EB Games has NO idea when something actually comes out, they just can't preorder without a release date so they assign one. It could be knowledge as much as it could be a random guess. The SF stick, #R for xbox, and about a million other things were delayed well past EB's original dates.

[angryliberal]

honestly, if its an hrap with a sanwa stick, imma be happy whenever it comes out. i rather wait till someone gets one and gives a full review of t...

[Toodles]

Just in case, I got two on preorder at a nearby EB, and two at a GameCrazy. I'll take mad photos of it disected as soon as I get my hands on it, but you'll likely see reviews elsewhere (MarkMan, if he follows through with what he said) before then.

Even if the parts are shiite, $50 for the case/housing is worth it, and stocking it with sanwa stuff will be a breeze. Even if the parts are crap and you replace them with sanwa parts, you're still looking at the same price as an imported HRAP.

Everyone reading this should go put one on preorder. If you decide down the road its not worth it, no biggie, you get your $5 back. But if it isn't, and Hori never gets around to releasing the rest of their line here like they should, you'll be mad kicking your own ass for not getting one when you had the chance 3-12 months from now.

[tuelpo]

Just ordered mine too. So for a bill I get a nice stick for VF4 and a fancy $50 coaster/DVD case to put my beer on as I play more VF4. :)


-tuelpo

[aa_overmind]

It's good to get more than 2 joystick bundles, that way you can sell one on Ebay later on for big mullah.

Question for everyone:

I am going to trade in Fable, Mechassult 2 and Blinx 2

How much would I get for all three with the specials in EB and Gamestop

EB: trade 3 earn +$10 ( is it just $10 or $10 extra for each game )

Gamestop: I think they are having the extra 30% when you trade in games.

Which store will give me a better deal.

[Outkast]

If it means anything, I get that underground sony playstation email thingy, and it has tekken 5 with a feb. 22 release date. o wellz...

[N-Ken]

It's good to get more than 2 joystick bundles, that way you can sell one on Ebay later on for big mullah.

Question for everyone:

I am going to trade in Fable, Mechassult 2 and Blinx 2

How much would I get for all three with the specials in EB and Gamestop

EB: trade 3 earn +$10 ( is it just $10 or $10 extra for each game )

Gamestop: I think they are having the extra 30% when you trade in games.

Which store will give me a better deal.

Im estimating here, but

Fable: 10 - 15
MA2 : 20-25
Blinx:8-10

so 38 - 50

EB gives you 48-60

GS gives you 49.40 - 65

But also it seems EB generally gives less per game than GS, so I'd say Gamestop is probably the winner...

[Em0b0i]

Gamestop will give you 30% increase per game...and it can be any game...EB has 3 Non sport games..and its 10 bucks for all three game..i got $26 for MK Deception and it had lots of stractches! but i did only recieve 15 bucks for each burnout 3 and call of duty...

I got 65 bucks credit for 3 games....so yeah..gamestop is a better deal and you can put the trade in credit towards the tekken bundle

[aa_overmind]

Thanks for the info, I'll check out Gamestop for the trade-in's.

[Bucket]

Sorry for asking but would anyone know how much I'd get for nintendo crap, I'm really interested in the tekken hori bundle.

gamecube platinum

animal crossing
wave race
soul calibur 2
super monkey ball 2
F zero gx

3 regular nintendo brand controllers blue black platinum

Mad cats 51 memory card
nintendo 51 memory card
generic 51 memory card

All my stuff is in brand new condition


A link to where I could look up trade in values would be helpful if you can't answer. I looked on the net and didn't find much. From the little that I found on the net, I deduce that I won't be getting much for my this nintendo crap. I'd rather not try ebay since I know it is a hastle dealing with that stuff.

On a side question, anyone know if gamestop sometimes takes used games and sells them as new? From my past experience I would sometimes get items that definatelly looked used but they claimed it was brand new... :lame:

[Em0b0i]

tradestop.com

[aLee]

i just pre-ordered the bundle today at gamestop. I CANT WAIT!!

[SiLLiEMutAfuKA]

Here's a trick, go to Toys R Us and get all the green tag 90% off games, they'll be around $2.00's each then. Now get tons of copies and trade them in at EB, any 2 games + $10.00 credit. Get around 20 games, and you'll get around $150 profit, hahaha.

[Stanman]

hmmm, that sounds too good to be true.... But I'll look into it.

I just preordered it at ebgames. They said it comes in feb. 26th. I did some side by side comparisons of the HRAP and this stick and they look the exact same so hopefully there is a sanwa stick in there. I already ordered an extra octagonal gate.

edit: I found it kind of amusing that when I asked if they had the bundle in their computer he went to the side and opened the flap to the SF anniversary stick and said
"Yeah, and it will have an awesome joystick that will be almost as good as this baby!"
Then I just nodded and gave him my $5 and left...

[ramza]

it's more like 50/50, since the shitty games u trade will get .50/2.00 at the MOST trade in value, on top of the $10 for 2. It's more accurate to say you're spendin about $50 for $100 trade in value if you buy 20 games.

[SiLLiEMutAfuKA]

it's more like 50/50, since the shitty games u trade will get .50/2.00 at the MOST trade in value, on top of the $10 for 2. It's more accurate to say you're spendin about $50 for $100 trade in value if you buy 20 games.

Some people spent $18.00 and got over $100 credit. As long as the games you buy at Toys R Us is less than $3.00.

[Toodles]

It's more accurate to say you're spendin about $50 for $100 trade in value if you buy 20 games.
Ya know, I'm just not seeing a problem with that.

[aLee]

does anyone know if tekken 5 is going to be online play? cause if it is, thats freakin hot

[SA.M]

How does this Hori stick feel. I have never played with a Hori stick. Does it feel like the stick on T5 or does it feel like your average stick, because the T5 stick is annoying.

[ramza]

Yea it is perfect for this tekken arcade stick deal :clap:
but EB is my trade in credit bitch, I know I can get more of a profit. I haven't given them cash for games in about 2 years?? :badboy:

[blueoakleyz]

How does this Hori stick feel. I have never played with a Hori stick. Does it feel like the stick on T5 or does it feel like your average stick, because the T5 stick is annoying.

It's the exact (EXACT) same stick as on the T5 arcade game, which is pretty good

[Hwoarvang]

Well, looks like Gamestop is asking $25 for reserving.

OMG!! Looks like my bundle is going to be funded with this auction. It's so crazy!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5956819962&ssPageName=STRK:MESO:IT

[Soul Survivor]

any of y'all ordering more than one bundle want to hook me up?

i live in T.O. and as far as i know, the bundle ain't coming out here.

[Bucket]

Anyone know if it is cheaper to reserve directly at an EB store or do it online for in store pickup? It seems you get charged an extra $10 for in store pickup..... Whats the deal?

BTW they moved up the release date for the tekken bundle 2/25/2005.

[blueoakleyz]

just go to an EBstore and reserve it, $5 no extra charge

[Hwoarvang]

just go to an EBstore and reserve it, $5 no extra charge

That $5 does go towards paying for your stick, right?

[FMJaguar]

There is confusion at EB as to whether its a game or hardware, i put $20 in case it was classified as hardware. i'll be damned if a computer glitch messes up my preorder. Of course it goes toward the purchase price of the stick

[MarkMan]

I can confirm that 100%(according to Hori), the 25th is the official street date(may ship earlier)...

Also the stick in the Limited Edition is a Real Arcade Pro... just no autofire/turbo functions.(Sanwa stick)

Also 20,000 were made. ONLY... reserve/preorder that shit.

[Soul Survivor]

I can confirm that 100%(according to Hori), the 25th is the official street date(may ship earlier)...

Also the stick in the Limited Edition is a Real Arcade Pro... just no autofire/turbo functions.(Sanwa stick)

Also 20,000 were made. ONLY... reserve/preorder that shit.

since you seem to know what you're talking about, maybe you can confirm this for me....

is this bundle available for preorder in canada? i'm too lazy to call my eb games.

also, will the tekken 5 stick be sold separately at any time after the game is released?

thanks

[MarkMan]

To my knowledge Hori made 20,000 sticks ONLY for the bundle.

And I hae no idea on Canada distribution.

You have to ask EB of Canada.

[blueoakleyz]

hey MarkMan I'm just curious, how'd you know about the Heihachi thing ahead of time?
Also, have you seen the stick? If so do the shafts have the shaft cover?

[azmun]

If this bundle is indeed the Hori RAP, then it should use the same sanwa joystick that comes equip with it. This is the JLF-TP-8Y-SK aka the vf4 joystick. And as far as I know, the shaft is black without any cover.

[SoulCaliFreak]

Well, I didn't want to drop $100 on it, but if my wife can hook it up with paying $50 on it for my belated Valentines gift, I'll order the total package. This way I get the whole thing, at the price I want to pay, sort of.

The stick itself, I'll probably tool around with it for a little, or maybe leave it in the box and not mess with it at all. So if it's a RAP, that means the buttons will not be Sanwa then, right?

I just hope my wife will be cool enough to prepay for a game related purchase for me.

[True_Tech]

the hrap has a black shaft cover

[Soul Survivor]

To my knowledge Hori made 20,000 sticks ONLY for the bundle.

And I hae no idea on Canada distribution.

You have to ask EB of Canada.

i just called the local ebgames and they have the bundle available here for $134.98 CDN, which comes to around $110 US....the guy told me it comes with a tekken "controller", but i'll preorder it anyway and assume it's the joystick...

hopefully we canadians will get the exact joysick you guys get...

[WasFemto]

Glad I saw this. I still haven't gotten around to modify the Pelican I got for $20 so I think I'll get this. Do you guys think it will be too late to pre-order this now? I'll go check toinght at the EB near my place. Hope it's not to late.

[WasFemto]

Another ?. Is the stick going to make the "click" sound as well?

[Toodles]

Yes, it'll be clicky. If you can get one, modifying it for a flash version should be a cinch if clicking is that big of a deal for you.

[WasFemto]

Yes, it'll be clicky. If you can get one, modifying it for a flash version should be a cinch if clicking is that big of a deal for you.


Never modded before or done anything related. So is it pretty simple for someone like me?

[Toodles]

Assuming:
1. you can get a sanwa flash. They stopped making them, but himura might still have them in stock
2. the sanwa flash can run properly off of the 3.?? volts from the playstation. I don't know for certain if it can. I know lots of people have put them into namco sticks, but I don't know if they used voltage multipliers to increase the voltage to the proper +5v, or got the power from the higher voltage line that the vibration motors run off of and used voltage regulator to drop it to +5v. Sounds like a question for Spiffy, Arm, or coN.

then its a very simple mod, requiring only one wire, soldered at the pcb and ran to the power in on the flash. Physically attaching it should require nothing more complicated than a screwdriver.

Is it worth it? Matter of opinion, but the sanwa stick already in it should do me just fine.

[SpiffyShoes]

It is fairly simple but it will requiring a little soldering for the 5v wire.

[aLee]

Another ?. Is the stick going to make the "click" sound as well?
lol CLICK sound. I love it

[SoulCaliFreak]

As in "click" like when bugs bunny pretended to turn off the light to try and fool that criminal Baby Face by just saying "click!"

I hope Byrdo is still holding on to one of those flash sticks for me. He's probably had much better offers than what I've given him. Me wants the no clicky...

[Stanman]

I just sold my flash stick because the luxury of no clicking didn't seem that appealing after a while. Now that I have a sanwa standard stick I now realize how obnoxiously loud the clicking is. But whatever, it's not bad and I'm sure it will go down when in a box. I can always make up the excuse that it pushes the stick back to neutral faster or something to make myself feel better...

edit: If you still need flash sticks, supposedly himura is getting the last 40 ever in with his next shipment. So, if you missed your last chance to get the elusive discontinued flash stick... then evidentily you have another last chance to get one!

[Obot64.com]

Hey guys, I'm going to want to use this stick on DC. What’s a good ps2 to Dc converter that’s known to work with this type of stick, and where can I order it?

[DarkChylde]

Just preorder the Ultimate Collector's edition from Gamestop, EB Games, or other gaming store.

[Vic Viper]

Hey guys, I'm going to want to use this stick on DC. What’s a good ps2 to Dc converter that’s known to work with this type of stick, and where can I order it?

I use Total Control Plus. Maps R1 as Z and R2 as C as I just found out. You can order one at Play Asia.

[WasFemto]

I went and preordered the bundle. Another 'click' question. Do you guys think the stick will be like the Agetec stick for the DC or more like the SF Anniversary stick where you can hear it a little bit but moving the stick and doing motions is smooth as opposed to the latter.


EDIT: Just read the article at GameSpot :sweat: I guess(hoping) this to be true and not some buisness line from the Namco rep.

"The Tekken 5 limited edition peripheral offers highly accurate controls replicating the arcade game play experience currently found on the coin-op version of Tekken 5."

[Hwoarvang]

I went and preordered the bundle. Another 'click' question. Do you guys think the stick will be like the Agetec stick for the DC or more like the SF Anniversary stick where you can hear it a little bit but moving the stick and doing motions is smooth as opposed to the latter.


EDIT: Just read the article at GameSpot :sweat: I guess(hoping) this to be true and not some buisness line from the Namco rep.

"The Tekken 5 limited edition peripheral offers highly accurate controls replicating the arcade game play experience currently found on the coin-op version of Tekken 5."

Well, ya know. The stick is supposedly a HRAP. So......

[SoulCaliFreak]

I went to gamestop tonight and they wouldn't let me preorder the ultimate collectors edition. They couldn't explain it either except to suggest that preorders are closed. WTF?

Anyway, they weren't even sure how many if any they were going to get in. I live in Santa Fe, one of THEE lamest gaming towns in the nation, so I just hope they actually get a bundle or two. As it stands, I'll have to rush in there next Saturday and see if I can secure a bundle.

Sadly, I will just sell the stick later on altho I may use it until I get my custom flash from Darkside.

[blueoakleyz]

I went and preordered the bundle. Another 'click' question. Do you guys think the stick will be like the Agetec stick for the DC or more like the SF Anniversary stick where you can hear it a little bit but moving the stick and doing motions is smooth as opposed to the latter.


EDIT: Just read the article at GameSpot :sweat: I guess(hoping) this to be true and not some buisness line from the Namco rep.

"The Tekken 5 limited edition peripheral offers highly accurate controls replicating the arcade game play experience currently found on the coin-op version of Tekken 5."

go to this website

www.vgonetwork

type in tekken in the search box, there's a picture on the article there

[supermin]

not sure if anyone asked this question already but will i be able to switch the gate on the tekken hori sticks assuming they are sanwas and everything? thanks

[blueoakleyz]

yes
but dont change the gate, keep it original like the T5 machine :D

[supermin]

i already have a sanwa stick but i'm terrible in 2d with 4-ways. at least i'll be able to switch to 8-ways if i need to.

and thanks for the info. are the buttons legit too?

[blueoakleyz]

i think the buttons are Hori but they'll likely be just as good for home use. Not much construction variance in buttons that are so similar

[DarkChylde]

Actually, I've played on both Hori and Sanwa buttons, and Sanwa buttons feel better, can't really describe why just the buttons are more responsive I guess.

[DarkGiygas]

Preordered it just now at EBGames (Canada). 134.99, they said it will be in on the 28th.

[Soul Survivor]

Preordered it just now at EBGames (Canada). 134.99, they said it will be in on the 28th.

which EBGames did you go to? if you don't mind me asking...

[DarkGiygas]

The one here in Pickering. Across from the Town Centre.

[gl0ry]

im pretty sure this will have a square gate. Are we going to be able to switch it to octagon gate? I think we are assuming too much. I doubt a stick that is so cheap in the bundle will use sanwa parts.

[WasFemto]

im pretty sure this will have a square gate. Are we going to be able to switch it to octagon gate? I think we are assuming too much. I doubt a stick that is so cheap in the bundle will use sanwa parts.


But what if man...what if...

[coN]

im pretty sure this will have a square gate. Are we going to be able to switch it to octagon gate? I think we are assuming too much. I doubt a stick that is so cheap in the bundle will use sanwa parts.
I agree with this as well as i am skeptical, but well see.

[DarkGiygas]

I doubt a stick that is so cheap in the bundle will use sanwa parts.
It's not cheap...comes out to almost the same price as buying the stick and game separate, artbook and dvd case could be considered preorder bonuses.

[WasFemto]

As long as you can swithc out parts I think it will be cool. For me at least anyways since this stick has the design I was going for. I can just replace the picture in it if need be. I was thinking about (learining first) about putting in an optical...forgot the name...but it's from Sanwa and the stick doesn't click when you move it. I heard about it at the virtuafighter.com boards.

[gl0ry]

I like the stick itself alot. The layout is fine also the only thing that really bothers me is the select and start buttons being so close to the fierce. I also don't like that r1 and r2 are parallel to each other. I will rewire it to be r1 and l1 because the converter I have for my dc maps l1 +l2 as one button and r1+r2 as another, I may unwire the select button so it doesn't get in my way when I activate in cvs2 :rofl:. I actually dont even have a PS2 but right now I'm contemplating buying the stick and selling the game + bonus or just keeping it all and buy a ps2 just for t5. its a great game either way. But I would like to be able to switch out the gate to octagon instead of square. If I wont be able to do that I'll be a bit disappointed

[blueoakleyz]

this is CONFIRMED: Sanwa joystick, square gate, easy to replace the gate

[Superking]

The real question is, is the stick the original HRAP OR is it the new complete Sanwa re-release that Japan is getting in March along with the new Seimitsu HRAP release.

[SiLLiEMutAfuKA]

The real question is, is the stick the original HRAP OR is it the new complete Sanwa re-release that Japan is getting in March along with the new Seimitsu HRAP release.

I'm pretty sure it's a Sanwa stick but not Sanwa buttons.

It's the exact same of the regular HRAP but colors and such. If it does come with Sanwa buttons I don't think that would be the button format.

[imo]

[FakeShakes]

How loud exactly is the clicking sound? I didn't read all of the posts on this thread (only the last few pages), and it seems like the click must be distinguisably loud. I'm content with the clicking of the sticks in T5 machines (which isn't loud for me - the way I like it). Maybe a comparison with that would help me "sound it out".

[gl0ry]

the clicking is just the sound of the microswitches. Compare it with any american button or the DC agetec stick.

[Superking]

I'm pretty sure it's a Sanwa stick but not Sanwa buttons.

It's the exact same of the regular HRAP but colors and such. If it does come with Sanwa buttons I don't think that would be the button format.

[imo]

Yeah probably, but how will the US T5 Hori HRAP compare to the Japanese T5 Hori HRAP?

http://the-magicbox.com/0502/game050215d.shtml

:confused:


EDIT: Screw these T5 editions, I'll just get the new Sanwa version HRAP with Sanwa stick and buttons.

[Obot64.com]

the clicking is just the sound of the microswitches. Compare it with any american button or the DC agetec stick.


Hmn is the joystick that’s default with the Us bundle only a 4-way?

[box]

Yeah probably, but how will the US T5 Hori HRAP compare to the Japanese T5 Hori HRAP?

http://the-magicbox.com/0502/game050215d.shtml

:confused:


EDIT: Screw these T5 editions, I'll just get the new Sanwa version HRAP with Sanwa stick and buttons.

From the looks of things, the American T5 stick has the original HRAP button configuration and most likely has a Sanwa joystick with non-sanwa buttons. The japanese T5 stick has the new special edition HRAP button configuration and I'm guessing it would have both sanwa joystick and sanwa buttons.

[Toodles]

Hmn is the joystick that’s default with the Us bundle only a 4-way?
A 4-way joystick only detects up, down, left and right, like for pacman, digdug, etc. No diagonals. An 8-way joystick can hit diagonals.

To answer what you asked: sanwa sticks can switch from 4 way to 8 way with just a screw driver, no additional items required.

To answer what you prolly meant: The movement of the stick is square, but swapping it out for an octogonal gate is easy, but the octogonal gate would have to be purchased separate.

[buttasuperb]

this is CONFIRMED: Sanwa joystick, square gate, easy to replace the gate

is there a walkthrough somewhere online that shows how to replace the gate?

also where would you buy just an octagon gate?

[WasFemto]

A 4-way joystick only detects up, down, left and right, like for pacman, digdug, etc. No diagonals. An 8-way joystick can hit diagonals.


So for :db: :db: or :df: :df: moves we're screwed?

[delurio]

nah, with a square gate you can put like a 8-way or 4-way real easy. Just pop out and put it back in in a different direction.

[N-Ken]

So for :db: :db: or :df: :df: moves we're screwed?


*sigh*

Read what he said again. The original poster of that was likely talking about restrictor gates, like square or octagonal. Square gate only has 4 "corners" and those are on the diagonals, for up/down/left/right you basically have to go in between the notches, even though there is no notch for it. A square gate is still 8-way, the stick default is 8-way, it can only be 4 way if you change it.

Man you're hella paranoid.

[WasFemto]

*sigh*

Read what he said again. The original poster of that was likely talking about restrictor gates, like square or octagonal. Square gate only has 4 "corners" and those are on the diagonals, for up/down/left/right you basically have to go in between the notches, even though there is no notch for it. A square gate is still 8-way, the stick default is 8-way, it can only be 4 way if you change it.

Man you're hella paranoid.


:sweat: :rofl: Over the paranoia now. It's just the way Toodles put it, it had me going :wtf:

[aLee]

you people seriously bitch too much about this product. Get it through your heads, THIS IS A FUQQING BARGAIN geez.

[mastermind]

I think I'm going to reserve another bundle today. Hehe. =P

[UrIeNaToR]

from what i hear....the stick (which is the the hori real arcade tick) goes for 105 plus 15 dollars shipping by UPS because of its size and weight...You gather all of that together and find out that hey, I'm getting the stick for 50 and the game for 50 meaning that you got around a 70 dollar discount from buying tekken 5 for 50 and then spendning 50 for the real arcade pro stick/tekken stick..yippee.

[Obot64.com]

you people seriously bitch too much about this product. Get it through your heads, THIS IS A FUQQING BARGAIN geez.


Oh I know its a bargain! I reserved 2! I might reserve more...

Look for my auctions on ebey... :clap:

[aLee]

THANK YOU OBOT SOMEONE FINALLY INTELLIGENT. ALl i hear is ppl bitching about if they can switch out parts blah blah blah all that junk. Geez

[JA N]

Im getting it as soon as I find the funds.. . .Tekken 5 Meh I Don't liek tekken much. But I'd pay 20 Bucks for it, which is what Hori is letting you do =P

[mastermind]

Look for my auctions on ebey... :clap:

Me too! I pre-ordered another one today. Let's get rich! =D

[Bucket]

Me too! I pre-ordered another one today. Let's get rich! =D


I think you'd do better scalping messed up wisconsin quarters. People paying $300 or more for 25 cents. :tup:

[DEMON_JIM]

Ordered mine today cant wait. :karate:

-DJ-

[tigerhobs]

Am I the only person who's not switching out the buttons unless they turn out to be atrocious? I mean, as long as they're not like the Fightstick 2, I'm okay. Hell, i'd be fine with the old grey/yellow and TTT stick buttons.

[Bucket]

Reservered mine today.. and I'm not the type that reserves..

Last time I reserved something was back when there were huge shortagesof n64's.. Back then reserving meant nothing because when they got a shipment in they just put it on the shelf for anyone to buy. :rolleyes:

Now that I got my bundle on reserve. I should probably buy a playstation2 to play the game haha!

[blueoakleyz]

Am I the only person who's not switching out the buttons unless they turn out to be atrocious? I mean, as long as they're not like the Fightstick 2, I'm okay. Hell, i'd be fine with the old grey/yellow and TTT stick buttons.


seimitsu are probably the closest to sanwas anyway..

wont matter im making my own stick anyway with sanwa parts, the other stick is a collector's thing

[aLee]

Am I the only person who's not switching out the buttons unless they turn out to be atrocious? I mean, as long as they're not like the Fightstick 2, I'm okay. Hell, i'd be fine with the old grey/yellow and TTT stick buttons.
Thank you tiger, your bringing out what ive been trying to say. Im so tired of people bitching about omg i wanna switch out the buttons or the layout or blah blah blah i wont buy unless they got real sanwa parts. People don't realize their getting a bargain.

[FMJaguar]

Thank you tiger, your bringing out what ive been trying to say. Im so tired of people bitching about omg i wanna switch out the buttons or the layout or blah blah blah i wont buy unless they got real sanwa parts. People don't realize their getting a bargain.

I doubt the original RAP will stay at it's current price wants the new versions come out. Either way i don't think it's wrong for people to want perfection if they can get it. I would rarely use a PC out of the box, possibly even a car out of the box, same with joysticks... no harm in that.

[Soul Survivor]

for all of you guys who own or know a lot about the HRAP, does it use a dualshock PCB? i'll be using the tekken stick for xbox fighters, and since the stick is pretty much a HRAP but without the turbo buttons, both sticks should work with similar converters...

i've read that the magicbox works great with a HRAP, but i don't have the slightest clue where to get one without paying crazy shipping costs...and on the other hand, the dreambox apparently works very well with sticks that have a dualshock PCB, and i have much easier access to acquire a dreambox...

does anyone know? thanks

[FMJaguar]

i got mine from lik-sang with some other small convertors, if your order is small enough you'll be able to choose global priority which will be around $10

[eggy]

i ordered my Magic Box from Play Asia and the shipping for 2 was less than $6 USD to Australia. 'x'

Mind you they came in a small yellow padded bag. They arrived in perfect condition though. =]

[Soul Survivor]

thanks....looks like i'm going through play-asia then...

but it's only another week till the bundle comes out here, so i want to be 100% sure that it'll work with a magicbox (and not a dreambox)...so i'll wait till you guys confirm it before i buy it....

[evilj]

if anyone wants to sell a stick, after they buy it, i'll be glad to donate. I just want the stick. Please keep the box.

[Sex)packets]

you think there's any chance that over 20000 preorders were made already and they can't fulfill some of the later ones due to lack of stock?

i just reserved mine online today but i'm kinda nervous that its all been reserved already.

[lseelba]

I went ahead and paid for mine outright at EB. That way I'm pretty much guaranteed to get it when it comes in.

[SiLLiEMutAfuKA]

Pre-ordered mines at GameCrazy yesterday, the guy said that they're actually not sure if they're getting theirs in, I just had a 'wtf' look on my face, oh well, hopefully it'll be in sometime soon.

[SoulCaliFreak]

Well, I'm at the point where if I get one, I get one. If I don't, no biggie.

I still wish it was only a 6 button layout.

[mastermind]

Counting down the days guys! End of the weeeeek or less! Can't wait! :clap:

[Orochi Jeebus]

Pre-ordered mines at GameCrazy yesterday, the guy said that they're actually not sure if they're getting theirs in, I just had a 'wtf' look on my face, oh well, hopefully it'll be in sometime soon.

i got this same BS at gamestop.

[eggy]

a story from a friend who relied on EB and a preorder.

He preordered World of Warcraft Collector's Edition months in advance, and paid his deposit. When it came to release date he went there after work.... "I'm sorry but we don't have anymore left, but we can give you the normal edition."

very unfair. How many of these packs are being made? 20K? I really hate EB and their preorder policy this way. Maybe your best bet is to run down to your EB (or other game shop) before it opens to guarantee you'll get your T5 pack.

I bet we see these on Ebay going for totally crazy amounts (like I saw of WoW CE, when one of my friends was still trying to get it - $150 to $200 USD for a computer game @_____@)

[SoulCaliFreak]

Alright, went to a different gamestop, they "said" they were getting some in, so I put down half. Lucky for me, they come out on saturday and I'm off work.

[KyPeN]

Did I miss something?

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=B281233A

It says they are already shipping.

[delurio]

It might be with their online store only. Although it does take a while for the items to arrive, I bet they'll be there by thursday or friday.

[mattsu]

ok i myself am a gamestop manager. tekken 5 bundle and just tekken 5 will arrive friday morning. the reason the bundle is being shpped now is because gamestop cannot afford to overnight something that large so theyve been shipped today. they will be at stores thur or friday but WILL NOT be on sale until the 25th. thanks

[SoulCaliFreak]

thanks Mattsu, I'll be at my local gamestop at opening on saturday.

[futurevicviper]

ok i myself am a gamestop manager. tekken 5 bundle and just tekken 5 will arrive friday morning. the reason the bundle is being shpped now is because gamestop cannot afford to overnight something that large so theyve been shipped today. they will be at stores thur or friday but WILL NOT be on sale until the 25th. thanks

I was wondering, will Gamestop stores have extra Tekken 5 bundles in stock, or are they just getting the amount that was pre-ordered?

[KyPeN]

I just talked to Gamestop rep who said they will be PRE-ORDER ONLY.


REPEAT:

BUNDLE = PRE ORDER ONLY

[WasFemto]

BUNDLE = PRE ORDER ONLY


Owned=those who didn't pre-order but want the bundle :clap: :rofl:

[KyPeN]

<<<----just Preordered

[angryliberal]

yeah, i just ordered mine off the gamestop website...

[Sex)packets]

yes! as of today the gamestop website indicates my order has been shipped!

[aLee]

3 More Days Until I Get The Hot Bundle Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[SoulCaliFreak]

Well, hope my preorder from yesterday counts. We'll find out Saturday.

[KyPeN]

If you select USA Ground shipping, shipping is only $1.99. My total was $103.48 and I had a $20 certificate that you can't use on bundles, so I used it on this bundle and paid $83.48. LOL! I'm so stoked. Sure, I'll have to wait longer, but for that cheap, hell if I care.

[Superking]

EDIT: N/M

Anyway I'll be preordering this tomorrow, and selling the game when it arrives! :D

[Bucket]

"Despite the fact that multiple Tekken-based websites and retailers (and IGN as well) have been listing February 25 as the release date for the upcoming PS2 version of Tekken 5, Namco had yet to make an official announcement regarding this -- that is, until now. In a short but to the point mailer this morning, Namco finally confirmed that Tekken 5 will indeed be shipping to North American retailers next Friday, February 25."


So we're getting it next week? :confused:

I wouldn't be supprised if gamestop was lying when they said our stuff was shipping..... I've known in the past I tried canceling orders and they told me the item already shipped. I then recieve the item post marked 2 days after the fact....

http://ps2.ign.com/articles/588/588907p1.html

[kin3tix]

bucket, the 25th is this friday ;)

tekken bundle here we come :clap:

[Hwoarvang]

"Despite the fact that multiple Tekken-based websites and retailers (and IGN as well) have been listing February 25 as the release date for the upcoming PS2 version of Tekken 5, Namco had yet to make an official announcement regarding this -- that is, until now. In a short but to the point mailer this morning, Namco finally confirmed that Tekken 5 will indeed be shipping to North American retailers next Friday, February 25."


So we're getting it next week? :confused:

I wouldn't be supprised if gamestop was lying when they said our stuff was shipping..... I've known in the past I tried canceling orders and they told me the item already shipped. I then recieve the item post marked 2 days after the fact....

http://ps2.ign.com/articles/588/588907p1.html

Uhhh...Friday is in 2 days... :confused:

[Bucket]

Yes, friday is the 25th but it is shipping to retailers on the 25th. I don't think it can possibly make it to most retailers by the end of the day. But I hope your right.

[trifecta]

phew...just remembered this steal now I'm off to pre-order it before it's too late.

[box]

For those of you interested in the Japanese T5 version of the stick (the one with sanwa buttons most likely)...

Lik-Sang.com and Play-asia.com has it up for preorders and they are the same price as the original HRAPs. And will ship em on March 31st.

http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=22&products_id=6524&

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

[nortlee]

Anybody know a site that will ship the arcade stick alone (No game or art book) to the UK other than Lik Sang or Play-Asia? (Don't allow my preferred payment type).

[Craptastic!]

Someone posted pictures of the bundle:

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/brandonfarkas@sbcglobal.net/album?.dir=4f04&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/brandonfarkas@sbcglobal.net/my_photos

[KyPeN]

Someone posted pictures of the bundle:

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/brandonfarkas@sbcglobal.net/album?.dir=4f04&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/brandonfarkas@sbcglobal.net/my_photos

Nice find man. I can't wait for mine. It will be a great day! :clap: :karate: :tup:

[Superking]

EDIT: N/M

Anyway I'll be preordering this tomorrow, and selling the game when it arrives! :D


And that I did, and it wasn't even a preorder too, I just paid for the damn thing, and yes folks it will be here on Friday. :clap: :clap:

Got the artbook already too, eh it's ok, but I'm still planning on selling the game and keeping the stick. :tup:

[Spanky]

I just got a Gamespot tracking confirmation number in the email today, UPS says I'm getting the package on Friday.

[SmoothCat]

wait is the stick coming out the 15th or sooner?

[Obot64.com]

man I have 4 of these sticks on reserve, if you want one we can set something up. Srk brothers over e-bayers (long as you got the $$$).

[mastermind]

wait is the stick coming out the 15th or sooner?


Wow. You joined the thread at the wrong time. Haha

[Superking]

Yeah with the way we here (and most likely at TZ as well) are going bananas for it and swiping every bundle in sight, I don't think that 20,000 made will last very long. :rofl: :clap: