Time For A New Arcade Stick... o'clock.

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Time For A New Arcade Stick... o'clock.

Post by IsshunSengeki » Sat Feb 19, 2011 13:26

I'm on an Xbox 360 (so I'd assume that I'm part of a minority on this forum :P). I've been using a Hori Fighting Stick EX2 for the past couple of years, and for the most part, it's served me well.
Now, for some reason or another, the cable's being REALLY finicky. I have to hold it in a certain position just so the cable will work with anything (I use it with my Xbox and computer, so I can confirm that there are no problems with what the cable is being plugged in to). As you can imagine, this is pretty hard to do when you're playing a hectic match (I just lost a match in MvC3 because of lag and the fact that my controller disconnected 3+ times, often during crucial moments).
So, for those who use arcade sticks, what's a good one to get? At the moment, I'm looking at this Chinese-made stick:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/QANBA-Q3-XBOX-36 ... 1036wt_905" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It says it's made with genuine Sanwa parts, and a review I read on the SRK forums says it's pretty good, but do you guys have any suggestions? Keep in mind that I'm not willing to fork out $250 for a TE stick or anything. And I'm CERTAINLY not going to try and fix the cable myself (my last arcade stick-related DIY project ended up being a very expensive lesson in soldering). Don't really think another Hori is a good idea at the moment, either.

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Re: Time For A New Arcade Stick... o'clock.

Post by hebretto » Mon Feb 21, 2011 00:29

Qanba's are ok. Essentially they're custom sticks with sanwa parts and a custom made base. They're a cheap alternative to a TE or VLX.

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Re: Time For A New Arcade Stick... o'clock.

Post by Foxhole » Mon Feb 21, 2011 01:55

I wanted a stick from here

http://www.b15sdmdesigns.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

but the webmaster won't even entertain an email back. Such a jerk. :(

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Re: Time For A New Arcade Stick... o'clock.

Post by Gunsmith » Wed Feb 23, 2011 22:18

i think i know the webmaster. but theres no way you can afford his stuff anyway.

Qanba sounds like it's in your price range. If it really is all Sanwa, then go for it, not much can go wrong. Note that Sanwa's are actually quite loose so make sure you try out a TE to er, try before you buy

Why don't you just get another hori?

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Re: Time For A New Arcade Stick... o'clock.

Post by Foxhole » Wed Feb 23, 2011 23:48

Gunsmith wrote:i think i know the webmaster. but theres no way you can afford his stuff anyway.
Are you talking to me? D: Because I'm willing to forgo my Breitling for a custom stick....

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Re: Time For A New Arcade Stick... o'clock.

Post by The Master » Thu Feb 24, 2011 07:33

That's Empire Arcadia's logo on that stick... while i have nothing against some of it's players(actually on good terms with some of them).i do have beef with it's dictator like management..

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Re: Time For A New Arcade Stick... o'clock.

Post by Gunsmith » Thu Feb 24, 2011 13:21

Foxhole wrote:
Gunsmith wrote:i think i know the webmaster. but theres no way you can afford his stuff anyway.
Are you talking to me? D: Because I'm willing to forgo my Breitling for a custom stick....
so in other words, u hijacked the thread?
The Master wrote:That's Empire Arcadia's logo on that stick... while i have nothing against some of it's players(actually on good terms with some of them).i do have beef with it's dictator like management..
you do know that we're all nazis here... why else do you think its quiet? We threw all the stupid ppl into a river... what do you think happened afterwards?

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Re: Time For A New Arcade Stick... o'clock.

Post by Foxhole » Thu Feb 24, 2011 17:36

Don't be silly, I'm just serious about getting a custom stick. :\

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Re: Time For A New Arcade Stick... o'clock.

Post by Gunsmith » Thu Feb 24, 2011 18:34

Giga D does custom sticks for a much lower price iirc. Have a look at his work here - he'll even show you how to make em:

http://orochinagi.com/joystick-reviews- ... stick-mods" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

He did the insides for my Datel stick, bloody good job

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Post by Foxhole » Thu Feb 24, 2011 18:59

I looked at it, where's his site? How do I get in contact with him? I didn't see a website.

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Re: Time For A New Arcade Stick... o'clock.

Post by The Master » Thu Feb 24, 2011 20:14

Gunsmith wrote:
Foxhole wrote:
Gunsmith wrote:i think i know the webmaster. but theres no way you can afford his stuff anyway.
Are you talking to me? D: Because I'm willing to forgo my Breitling for a custom stick....
so in other words, u hijacked the thread?
The Master wrote:That's Empire Arcadia's logo on that stick... while i have nothing against some of it's players(actually on good terms with some of them).i do have beef with it's dictator like management..
you do know that we're all nazis here... why else do you think its quiet? We threw all the stupid ppl into a river... what do you think happened afterwards?

fyi, EMP's management is much worse. Triforce talks smack and leaves everyone else to back it up. all wins are under his banner, you're not really 'in control' so to speak'. he also threatened some of his former players when they wanted to be released from the contract.

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Re: Time For A New Arcade Stick... o'clock.

Post by Gunsmith » Thu Feb 24, 2011 23:16

Woooh drama

It's a good thing we're not into SF, wouldn't be surprised they're having a few forum wars there...

@ FH - Giga D works HERE, pm him

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Re: Time For A New Arcade Stick... o'clock.

Post by Foxhole » Thu Feb 24, 2011 23:39

Ah, I had no idea. I'm sure the Tourney Stick will be pricey. I'm assuming he can do all the construction too right? I'm just too fucking lazy to put it together myself.

Okay, I'll stop haranguing you and go bother him.

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Re: Time For A New Arcade Stick... o'clock.

Post by Shiny » Sun Feb 27, 2011 03:51

If I had the ambition, I'd mod my stick. I'd prefer a octagon gate over the square one in mine, and different color buttons. A Prince motif would be neat, because I know no one else would even think of it. Or some fancy schmancy design involving purple..but that generic ass SF motif has to go.

Never mind me, just thinking out loud for the most part.

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Re: Time For A New Arcade Stick... o'clock.

Post by IsshunSengeki » Sun Feb 27, 2011 04:49

Funnily enough, I still have a Sanwa JLF and an octo gate lying around the place. Anyone know:
1. Where I can get some decently-priced arcade parts in Australia (near Brisbane if I can't buy online), and
2. What kind of PCB I should get?

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