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This sexy bitch right here, but I for sure didn't pay $160 for it. I'm sure I bought it for $120 on amazon in March.

Don't see a lot of people using it, but I really love it. The stick and buttons are about double the distance apart from each other compared to other sticks, and that's really helpful for me because I have big clunky hands.

I also ordered one of these when they were on sale, but I haven't received it yet. These are probably the most used sticks ever. Also super comfortable, but I still like the RAP better.

Pad recommendations?

I've tried the MadCatz fight pad when I was on PS3 and didn't really like the D-pad. I tried the XBox 360 Versus controller now that I'm on PC and I don't like the joystick on that one, either. I tried the Logitech F310, but I prefer having all 6 face buttons.

The only pad I really like is the Sabrent 12-button controller, but man is the construction on that thing trash! I've gone through two of them in about two months! I can't buy a controller every month. LOL.

I'm looking for a good 6-face button controller for PC. Any help would be much appreciated.

I'm not sure about what you're looking for but I just got that TE within the last week. I know you can get them in stock from Madcatz since that's what I just ordered (Although shipping times take a bit of time, use coupon code CROSSCOUNTER or SRKDOTCOM to save another 10% on their products.

Madcatz official store

Or if you want the RAP I got mine off of Amazon and they're in stock of both models PS3 and Xbox. Free shipping and <$150 price tags.

Other places that seem to be sold out but are worth checking out from time to time.

Canada Joysticks


As I said in the show though, FS's/arcade stick/joysticks aren't necessary. I'll get some footage of the controller player out there to show that it truly is possible.

Is it an older TE stick? I only recall older Xbox sticks having issues, the generation 1 sticks. I had a PS3 stick before, and got it to work on PC after a lot of headaches. To make mine work, I had to buy a PCI to USB 2.0 card with a VIA chipset on it. I didn't think Xbox sticks were affected by this problem, but I hope this information helps you. The pci cards themselves are fairly cheap, and you should be able to pick one up online.

Here's one for illustration's sake: notice the VIA branding on the chip.

Best of luck.

If it hasn't got a brand name, it's not worth it.

I managed to get this for £74 inc P&P and as you can see it's usually around £120.

All in all you can find a good deal if you look hard enough. The Madcatz ones are fantastic quality for the value. They are also bigger than the "newbie" ones so making it more comfortable to play on, whether on table top or lap.

Looks like Amazon has it for $16 + shipping

Here it is on Newegg for $16.99 + free shipping


To be honest, that's probably as cheap as it gets for a brand new Xbox360 copy with no crazy sales going on. I would say it's a pretty good deal for sure.

well i'd recomend you, since you want something under 100€, to go and buy a hori Real arcade Pro from amazon spain or amazon uk it's the stick I have now, it works flawlessly and it's perfect for a long term usage (sanwa FTW). my experience with a cheap stick (tatsunoko vs capcom fightstick for wii) was not good because Standard editions don't have good parts so these don't last long and a year later you end up buying another one...and that's not good (for me at least). if you want something cheaper you can get a brawl stick or mayflash stick (I don't really recomend these but there are really good players that use them :P). at the end it depends on how much you take care of your stick (my wii stick still works with a re-soldered cable and a few new buttons, but my bluetooth adapter doesn't so I bought a wired stick for pc :P)

It isn't specifically 'Intel' chipset that matters, it's UHCI support. Which older Intel chipsets (ICH series) support, along with some via chips, etc.

My friend had no UHCI support so I picked out a plug-in card from amazon for him for a few dollars.

Anything with a VIA VT62xx (VT6202 / VT6212) chip should work. Something like this

I played on a fightpad before and honestly you can't get any worse than an x360 pad so you might as well get the madcatz fightpad. It's not great in ANY respect, but it's better than the 360 d-pad.

The problem here is, the fightpad is going to break. No question. I haven't seen a single company make a quality fightpad that can withstand even moderate gaming.

With that in mind, I recommend This fightpad and just buy 5 of them. One will last you 3-6 months, but that's 3 months of excellent control due to the microswitches in the directional inputs.

Madcatz fightpad is too expensive.

The Hori Real Arcade Pro V3 SA KAI is usually pretty cheap. I own one myself and have seen many tournament players using them in videos. I believe it's all Sanwa parts, just like the Mad Catz TE (which I also own.)

I've started to prefer it over my TE stick, mostly because the foam on the bottom is much more comfortable for people like myself who play with the stick on our laps.

Xbox 360 version on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.ca/Xbox-360-Real-Arcade-Pro/dp/B008DDBMSK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1407725024&sr=8-4&keywords=hori

Does he have the SSF4 Update Kit DLC?

Out of curiosity, why didn't he just buy AE? The price difference between Super and AE isn't bad on 360. Super does have better box art IMO, because Dudley, but that's not reason enough to pass on the superior version for a few more bucks.

I'm used to the hold that Daigo is showing, currently trying to get used to it with 2 fingers on top, as personally i feel like my ring finger gets in the way of speed.

As for the gate: you've got to try what works. I grabbed an octo-gate and was riding the gate for a while. Friends tried to tell me how bad it was until one day i was playing locals and the stick i was using was a square so i just went with it. holy crap. i felt like the training wheels broke off of a bike while i was riding. Not only was i able to use less energy by throwing fireballs with a very small notation, but the "tiger knee" input became real, and it was like learning to shoryuken all over again.

if you're an amazon prime user, you can pick this one up and give it a try while getting it quickly and having amazon's easy return policy.

Well...Amazon has Super Street Fighter 4 on sale for $19.99 right now. If you were thinking about getting it, now is a great time to pick it up, IMO.

Hori VX-SA Kai is what I currently use. It is an excellent stick that comes in a square gate (as with most). Retails for $130-140 USD although sales happen quite often.

Pros include coming stock with full high quality Sanwa parts, as well as a large area to play on. Also comes with a rubbery bottom that reduces the chance that your stick will move while you use it. The cord is VERY long, and is plug and play compatible with the PC as well as the Xbox 360.

The only con I have for the stick is that the buttons are VERY sensitive. It registers a button press as soon as the button is depressed (1/5th of the way down) and while others may prefer these very sensitive buttons I would prefer if they would activate a little further down the button press, personally speaking.

this is the cheapest good stick right now that would require no modding

http://www.amazon.com/Mad-Catz-Street-Fighter-Tekken-Playstation/dp/B0072A4KRA

there is an identical one for xbox / pc for the same price on amazon

you can buy the brawlstick but then you also have to buy the buttons and take it apart, you will save a bit of money, probably $30. i personally cant be bothered to take something like that apart but it really isnt that much work. I believe the base is a little smaller as well which i am not super keen on but i dont think it bothers most people.

one more disadvantage to the brawlstick is that it doesn't have a slant on it, i personally can't stand playing on something that doesn't have a slant at the bottom it kills my wrist. make sure if you are getting a madcatz stick it has the slant at the bottom like the one i posted.

this is what i use, i like it better than madcatz sticks, its way lighter and has a neat little compartment to store your cord (some madcatz have these as well i believe)

http://www.amazon.com/Real-Arcade-Pro-VX-Xbox-360/dp/B0041S9U8A

i will let you in on a little secret, 1 advantage to having a stick with 3P / 3K buttons is you can set them to no option and fake tech throws having the player beside you believe that you are mashing something out when in fact you are just holding block. it can also trick people into thinking you are going to quick-rise.

I picked on up at an EB Games -- PDP MVC3 Fightpad Pro ($20 for a returned unit). I think the XBOX/Microsoft store also carried them, at around $35 each, wired.

http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Versus-Controller/dp/B0051MQJWU

So it's not a d-pad -- it actually has actuators to sense when the analog-like stick has gone past certain activation points (with a click) -- it's actually digital inputs.

I prefer dpads, having played on SNES controllers back on the day -- things like dashing (F,F) motions are harder on this pad, and would be easier on a dpad.

While I can't vouch for the quality of either stick, the Qanba Q1 also looks like a fair option for a good entry-level stick. However, for less money than it would cost to buy replacement Sanwa parts, you could get a MadCatz TE which is pretty much the gold standard of fight sticks.

Don't spend your money on that.

If you play on PC or PS3 get this, it's $40 right now. thats the best stick you can get that's not Sanwa or Semitsu parts.

Otherwise get this pad.

Yeah the stick you linked is good. You can get an octo gate for an extra $9 or so here http://www.amazon.com/Sanwa-GT-Y-Octagonal-Restrictor-Joysticks/dp/B004AU0H4U/ref=pd_bxgy_vg_text_y

TBH you should just learn to play on a square though.

A few people have said, that you can get that stick for $79 shipped from madcatz during tournaments. That is kind of true, they usually offer $50 off (retail on their site is $129), however, they have been out of the stick for 360 for almost 3 weeks already, and you can see on amazon's site, they estimate 3-5 weeks before they get anymore.

Real Arcade Pro VX SA


These are the sticks I have. About the same look as the 3rd one you linked but only 120$ instead. It works great on PC and 360.

hello ! im looking into getting a stick , and im not sure if this two are the same , because of the price difference:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FC1UH82/sr=1-1/qid=1415521016/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1415521016&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Mad-Catz-Street-Fighter-Tekken-FightStick/dp/B0072A4KYI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1415523454&sr=8-4&keywords=fightstick+pro

i have a ps3 but i mostly play on PC , i heard the ps3 FightStick PRO does work on PC but some people have had issues with it ? another stick i was looking into is this one:

http://www.amazon.com/HORI-PlayStation-Real-Arcade-N3-SA-3/dp/B00FB5R3XQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415556539&sr=8-1&keywords=hori+real+arcade+pro

but i have the same doubts about PC compatibility.
thanks for the help!.

Mkay. I, against a few peoples opinions, ordered this stick simply because it was one of the cheapest ones I found. Since I ordered it just prior to the weekend it hasnt fully processed yet. Do you think that, for someone who has an interest in learning/getting better that it would be worth it to instead get the Arcade Fightstick Pro from MadCatz? I just wasnt too sure initially if I wanted to shell out that much for the pad, but now I feel like I might want to if the one Ive ordered wont be as effective.

Have you tried straight up plugging it in without running the 360 emulator? I have the HRAP original (non-V3, looks like this: http://www.amazon.com/Playstation-Real-Arcade-Fighting-Stick-3/dp/B001GDQRZM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1394911973&sr=8-3&keywords=ps3+hrap).

And it works as long as I plug in the stick into USB port before I start up the game. Then I just go into controller settings and switch from kb 1 to kb 2 to stick.

Ok so I found some hori's that are much easier to buy and a bit cheaper.

A:http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-video-games-consoles-XBOX-360-HORI-Real-Arcade-Pro-3-fightstick-w-modded-Sanwa-buttons-Xbox360-W0QQAdIdZ298278645

B:http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAd?AdId=297523647&MessageId=MSG.VIEW_AD.REPLY_TO_AD_SENT&mpname=R2S&mpname=Activity-R2S&mpuid=1700273%3B622%3B297523647%3B-1676347988%3B%3B&secev=AQAAATGSFugAAM0AAAACACIxMzE5OWE0OWVjNS5hMjBiMjZjLjExOWU1LmZmZmZjNGMzAAAAABG72b8BAAAAAgAAAAAF9eEAhftZ9lphUzvdt8eMFFcaWr6Y08I

C:http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAd?AdId=295188931&MessageId=MSG.VIEW_AD.REPLY_TO_AD_SENT&mpname=R2S&mpname=Activity-R2S&mpuid=1700274%3B622%3B295188931%3B-1676347988%3B%3B&secev=AQAAATGSFugAAM0AAAACACIxMzE5OTlkMjVjMS5hMjBiMjc3LjRmNzlhLmZmZmZjNTU0AAAAABGYOcMBAAAAAgAAAAAHv6SAmH8nnVAQrbmRb9cQistERiTvL9s

Or I can order this from Amazon:

http://www.amazon.ca/Real-Arcade-Pro-VX-SA/dp/B0041S9U8A/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1312542113&sr=1-1

Thoughts?

Could you post a link to wherever you're buying the pad from? Is it a first-party Sega pad with an adapter/converter or is it just similar or knockoff?

If you're referring to something like this then it would probably be a DirectInput controller and you'd be out of luck for the 360.

yes yes that's what i thought but look at the digital full version from amazon, it has a pre-order too !! does the pack come with it ? because it doesn't say !

http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Street-Fighter-IV-Digital/dp/B00JAK0P7Y

I'm talking about the standard PS3 digital code 39.99$

Cool, I'll look into that first before I make a decision. As an alternative, would this Hori stick be a good option as opposed to a pad or controller?

http://www.amazon.com/White-Sanwa-Push-Buttons-OBSF-30-W/dp/B00367KDVU/ref=pd_sbs_misc_1

Get a stick while you're at it?

http://www.amazon.com/JLF-TP-8YT-SK-Joystick-Adjustable-Tournament-Compatible/dp/B004CZQ058/ref=pd_sim_misc_4

http://www.amazon.com/Sanwa-GT-Y-Octagonal-Restrictor-Joysticks/dp/B004AU0H4U/ref=pd_bxgy_misc_text_c

The last part I linked lets the stick be restricted to an octogon shape rather than the square gate that vanilla MadCatz sticks ship with. It's night and day for SPDs, but might feel off if you're already well used to doing SRKs with a square gate, etc. Just linking in case you're interested; I would personally never use it since I'm a charge fiend.

The madcatz Brawlstick would be a great choice for about 70$

http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-WWE-Stars-Brawl-Stick-3/dp/B004M25NNQ

You can use a wireless 360 controller with the PC but you need the controller adapter for it: http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows/dp/B000HZFCT2


The First Attack videos are a good way to learn the game: http://www.ultrachentv.com/shows/first-attack/

(A good video to start with: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7M_y8uAfas&list=PL45-KVgrSkf4zH1d0tXqmV_HUXTODwKUA)

Don't get this one, when a superior alternative is only $30 more:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006TC57WO/ref=s9_simh_gw_p63_d0_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0FF3W9XHJY5D2X7V887D&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

And we have found your problem.

> no wireless receiver on cpu

Because Microsoft love the money, they require you to have a wireless receiver for the xbox wireless controller.

Because plug-&-play would be too easy for the user.

Next time you have problems, describe your hardware and software situation better, instead of letting the community wild guessing your setup.

hori SCV stick with all sanwa parts is still on sale for 100$, http://www.amazon.com/HORI-Xbox-360-Soulcalibur-Arcade-Stick/dp/B006TC57WO/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1343938045&sr=1-2&keywords=hori+soul+calibur+v+stick it was 89.99$ a week ago or something, but I can't seem to find a link to that one. This one and the SFxTekken madcatz stick constantly go on sale for around 90-100$ and are top notch quality.

I'm looking at picking up my first arcade stick and after searching I am looking at these 3:

• www.amazon.co.uk/Hori-Officially-Licensed-Real-Arcade/dp/B0095C6JRW/
  
• www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00654FCCG/
  
• www.amazon.co.uk/Hori-Officially-Licensed-Calibur-Fight/dp/B006TC57WO/
  
  I play on PC so I like the third one most for compatibility reasons, but I am not 100% sure which has the highest quality parts or even if they're all the same. I have an intel chipset so a PS3 stick SHOULD work without problems and if the PS3 sticks I linked are higher quality then I will nut up and go for one of them.

You could get a Soul Calibur stick for $70 or a SFxT stick for $80.

Having a stick is not necessary to play Street Fighter. You could also get a fightpad for $15.

Or you can just go with Amazon, $100 for a brand new stick (albeit the buttons are placed slightly different from standard sf4 layout)

http://www.amazon.com/Catz-SoulCalibur-Arcade-FightStick-Xbox-360/dp/B006EJ38X2/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1382466139&sr=1-1&keywords=xbox+fightstick

Yeah, I bought this PCI card that was supposed to fix the issue, but it didn't.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JFJZGG/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00%5D

How does it compare to this Hori

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B001GDQRZM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0058KRA0K/ref=twister_dp_update?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Super-Street-Fighter-IV-Edition/dp/B0052HZJ02/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1347786529&sr=8-3

20 dollars? http://www.amazon.com/Super-Street-Fighter-IV-Xbox-360/dp/B003O6CACS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347786563&sr=8-1&keywords=street+fighter+ae

http://www.amazon.com/HORI-Real-Arcade-Hayabusa-PlayStation-4/dp/B00L6AVN5E/?tag=viglink26255-20\

http://www.amazon.com/HORI-Real-Arcade-Pro-Hayabusa-Xbox/dp/B00ND0EBQ8?tag=viglink26255-20

Still on sale on Amazon for ~50% off

Here's an Amazon.co.uk link if you're from EU. Can't seem to find a PC download version on this site though.

http://eightarc.com/qanba-q1

http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-WWE-Stars-Brawl-Stick-3/dp/B004M25NNQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1372659553&sr=8-2&keywords=wwe+brawl+stick

Do I get the Udon costumes if I pre-order the digital upgrade for the PC version?
http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Street-Fighter-IV-Digital/dp/B00JAK0P7Y

http://www.amazon.com/Super-Street-Fighter-IV-Edition-Playstation/dp/B002I0J5NI
Tada! it wont be Steam, but it's still the same game. Someone told me that once you get the Ultra Upgrade it will migrate over to steam.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058KRA0K/?tag=childsplaycha-20

$9.99 on Amazon, but I don't think you can add it to your steam account. The online multi works through Games for Windows Live so that part should still function.

http://www.amazon.com/SoulCalibur-Arcade-FightStick-Edition-Xbox-360/dp/B006EJ38X2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382361214&sr=8-1&keywords=mad+catz+soul+calibur


I got this a few days ago and I am very, very satisfied with my purchase.

These are an absolute steal for $100 (even more so if you can find it locally for cheaper as I did) because they use the same components as they do in the TE sticks, which are upwards of $200 on some of them.

The button layout took no more than 15 minutes to get used to, so don't be put off by it if you were used to the American style layout.

i have the same fight stick and for me it does not work... i had to buy something extra for 10 dollers (this right here http://www.amazon.com/HDE-Port-USB-Desktop-Card/dp/B001L4HXVI/ref=sr_1_53?ie=UTF8&qid=1373859447&sr=8-53&keywords=fightstick+ps3) Because if i did not have it, my pc did not recognize it...

http://www.amazon.com/Sanwa-GT-Y-Octagonal-Restrictor-Joysticks/dp/B004AU0H4U

or you can man up and stop blaming your tools

http://www.amazon.com/Retro-SEGA-Saturn-Classic-Controller-Pc/dp/B002LHS70K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348868892&sr=8-1&keywords=sega+saturn+usb

These are gtron branded, I haven't played on them. This is the one I had and abused for many years:

http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Sega-Original-Controller-Mk-80116/dp/B000P9GQ7W/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1348868892&sr=8-6&keywords=sega+saturn+usb

If Sega put out an official USB one, I'd consider buying it. If you really want a pad over a joystick, the PDP one received good reviews. I used the MadCatz one and it wasn't all that great after a few hours of abuse -- I'd stick with a stock PS3 controller over it. Here is a review on that unit:
http://kotaku.com/5767903/the-marvel-edition-versus-fighting-pad-is-hideously-wonderful

Sadly, the reviews of the Gtron look poor and many people recommend buying an adapter (which I wouldn't do). Not many solid options for current gen consoles + gamepad + fighting games.