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General Category => Tech/Hardware => Topic started by: MistaTCR on June 17, 2009, 09:34:18 PM

Title: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: MistaTCR on June 17, 2009, 09:34:18 PM
Just wondering where to purchase a new arcade stick and which ones are worth getting?
Where did you guys get yours?
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: HoneyBadger on June 17, 2009, 09:37:04 PM
It depends on your price range. Some of us have built them ourselves, I'd say the best stick you could buy on the market would be the TE but that's like $400.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: MistaTCR on June 17, 2009, 09:39:44 PM
How do you build one? Like buy the parts individually? Yeah $400 is abit much for a arcade stick.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: fluxcore on June 17, 2009, 09:49:40 PM
Unfortunately if you want to build yourself a really good stick it'll cost you damn near $400 anyway.

I think playasia have a few hori or similar sticks available now for reasonable prices though? Might be your best bet, although I have no idea how much the shipping will be...
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: [NIUE] B1ackstar Ninja on June 17, 2009, 10:09:00 PM
Quote from: fluxcore on June 17, 2009, 09:49:40 PM
Unfortunately if you want to build yourself a really good stick it'll cost you damn near $400 anyway.

I think playasia have a few hori or similar sticks available now for reasonable prices though? Might be your best bet, although I have no idea how much the shipping will be...

shipping is $50 NZ
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: fluxcore on June 17, 2009, 10:11:25 PM
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-zl-77-5-49-en-15-stick-70-39t3.html

probably ain't too bad

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-m-77-c-49-en-15-stick-70-2sxy.html

much better, much more spendy


I'm almost tempted to get a bunch of the first one as a bulk order and sell them on, people seem to keep wanting them.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: [FB] WICK3D WAYZ on June 17, 2009, 10:55:04 PM
how about the king of fighting sticks on trade me, they go for 150bucks, are they any good fluxcore?

link http://www.trademe.co.nz/Gaming/Xbox-360/Accessories/auction-224721870.htm
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: [NIUE] BIRRY WONG on June 17, 2009, 11:01:35 PM
Shit, thats KOFXII art on there. I haven't heard anything about any significant KOFXII sticks dropping. And from that trademe post, its hard to gauge the quality. But yea, flux might know.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: [FB] WICK3D WAYZ on June 17, 2009, 11:08:39 PM
im thinking of buying it aye, that and the parts of lenny, i need a stick reaaaaaaaaaal bad lol
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: fluxcore on June 17, 2009, 11:31:26 PM
Hrm, never seen or heard of these before. Pretty sure they aren't legit, and can guarantee they aren't sanwa or seimitsu parts. Might be easily  moddable, might not...

Ask the guy what brand they are maybe? He's a good dude (stan from firstgames.co.nz)
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: [FB] WICK3D WAYZ on June 17, 2009, 11:34:07 PM
ayt sweet will do  :)
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: fluxcore on June 17, 2009, 11:39:54 PM
btw http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-zl-49-en-70-3dn0.html
is the only 'kof' licensed stick afaik.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Gino on June 17, 2009, 11:53:06 PM
Quote from: fluxcore on June 17, 2009, 11:39:54 PM
btw http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-zl-49-en-70-3dn0.html
is the only 'kof' licensed stick afaik.

I was about to mention my "limited edition kof stick", but yeah, it's not a stick, it's a piece of crap.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: [FB] WICK3D WAYZ on June 18, 2009, 12:22:19 AM
Quote from: Gino on June 17, 2009, 11:53:06 PM
Quote from: fluxcore on June 17, 2009, 11:39:54 PM
btw http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-zl-49-en-70-3dn0.html
is the only 'kof' licensed stick afaik.

I was about to mention my "limited edition kof stick", but yeah, it's not a stick, it's a piece of crap.

soooo i should avoid the ones on trade me?
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Gankatron on June 18, 2009, 01:00:37 AM
Heres a link to a similar joystick i bought from ebay. The seller is extremely quick to respond and the parts are indeed genuine Sanwa items.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320379375964&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching

Works out to be $270NZD landed and this ones actually got a much more solid case (solid pine apparently) and is layout is Viewlix.

Cant go wrong really for you guys that dont wanna spend $400+ shipping.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: massi4h on June 18, 2009, 09:11:11 AM
Can those old DOA4 (or SC4 or whatever other ones) Hori sticks be found anywhere? I wouldn't mind one of those cheap and maybe I'd replace the parts later. Don't really even mind the buttons, just the stick I find a bit funny.

When Games Plus was closing down, I coulda got one for $30, but since I didn't have an xbox at the time and since the worker at the shop thought it wasn't usb I didn't buy it for my pc.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: HoneyBadger on June 18, 2009, 09:20:19 AM
The only problem with those is that they can be hard to mod. See Gino's frankenstick <3. WTB Gino on the main stage at xlan ripping a TE out and holding up his frankenstick like YYYYEEEEEEAAAAH!
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: fluxcore on June 18, 2009, 09:21:17 AM
If you want a 360 one, then no, pretty much impossible to find. The only 360 sticks I can locate are the Madcatz ones through mightyape.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: [NIUE] BIRRY WONG on June 18, 2009, 09:26:56 AM
Quote from: AO wick3d wayz on June 18, 2009, 12:22:19 AM
Quote from: Gino on June 17, 2009, 11:53:06 PM
Quote from: fluxcore on June 17, 2009, 11:39:54 PM
btw http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-zl-49-en-70-3dn0.html
is the only 'kof' licensed stick afaik.

I was about to mention my "limited edition kof stick", but yeah, it's not a stick, it's a piece of crap.

soooo i should avoid the ones on trade me?

THIS is the one you should avoid.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Gaming/PlayStation-2/Controllers/auction-224994908.htm
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: fluxcore on June 18, 2009, 09:33:27 AM
Oh god yes. It's almost worth buying every one of those we see so that we can smash them out of existence and no-one will be plagued by them ever again.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: stereomonkey on June 18, 2009, 10:08:03 AM
Quote from: massi4h on June 18, 2009, 09:11:11 AM
Can those old DOA4 (or SC4 or whatever other ones) Hori sticks be found anywhere? I wouldn't mind one of those cheap and maybe I'd replace the parts later. Don't really even mind the buttons, just the stick I find a bit funny.

I found the buttons are SHIT!  Swapped the buttons for some new Sanwas.  The stick is all good though.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: MistaTCR on June 19, 2009, 09:48:36 PM
Quote from: ILL_BILL on June 18, 2009, 09:26:56 AM
Quote from: AO wick3d wayz on June 18, 2009, 12:22:19 AM
Quote from: Gino on June 17, 2009, 11:53:06 PM
Quote from: fluxcore on June 17, 2009, 11:39:54 PM
btw http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-zl-49-en-70-3dn0.html
is the only 'kof' licensed stick afaik.

I was about to mention my "limited edition kof stick", but yeah, it's not a stick, it's a piece of crap.

soooo i should avoid the ones on trade me?

THIS is the one you should avoid.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Gaming/PlayStation-2/Controllers/auction-224994908.htm

I saw those use to be sold at Foodtown and Whitcoulls for like $20. And to think I was actually gonna buy one back then... :(
Hmm I was hoping to get a SF4 Stick the non tourney one. Gotta ask relatives lol.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Barnstorm on June 21, 2009, 09:24:31 PM
they pop up on trade me every now and then i got s doa and ex2 stick for $80 each
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: deprenyl on June 21, 2009, 09:51:33 PM
I actually bought one of those KOF sticks when i was first getting into street fighter, needless to say i quickly sold them :)
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: CoffinDrop1 on June 23, 2009, 10:50:06 PM
Hey guys Ive been reading all the hype about the tournament stick and even got to use one or 2 at the last grind session which was awesome - took a bit of getting used to from the standard ps3 controller especially for focus attacks. Anyway I was wanting to know if there is a major difference between the tournament stick and the arcade stick as far as ease of use goes. From what I have seen on you tube the tourney edition is the larger of the 2 and it has the higher quality components.

If you have used both was there a noticeable difference?
Was execution easier on the tournament stick?

I'd love to buy the tournament stick but if theres not that much of a difference it would be easier to justify spending $250 on a toy than it would be spending $400. Lol Im trying to convince my wife that I am not addicted to this game but my urge to get a fight stick aint helping the cause plus the fact that I play SF4 most nights. We should have a SF4 detox program for those who are suffering from relationship issues as a result of severe SF4 addiction hahaha.

Seriously though appreciate all ya'll feedback on this.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: [NIUE] B1ackstar Ninja on June 23, 2009, 11:17:23 PM
I used to have a hori ex2 , pretty much the same if not better quality than the std madcatz stick .
MY TE stick is soooo much better than the hori , if you can afford the $400 get the TE for sure
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: fluxcore on June 23, 2009, 11:30:51 PM
Yep, street fighter widow syndrome, affects my household also :P Unfortunately this site isn't about solving the problem, it's about aggravating it! :D

AFAIK Cpt Munta is the only one here who has actually tried a stock MadCatz SE stick, although he got one of the early ones which had a problem with the joystick (which has now been rectified from what I understand).

I think they are supposed to be decent sticks, at least until you actually know what a good stick feels like. They are easy to mod though, which is what Cpt Munta did - he took the same parts you get in a TE stick (sanwa) and put them in the SE. I think by doing that you probably save about $40 in the end, and get a stick which is basically the same, just looks a bit different. I guess in this fashion you have a kind of upgrade path, although you'll have to do a bit of manual labor (basically just unscrewing some stuff though).

As I've said elsewhere, $400 is a pretty decent price for what you get, essentially the Rolls Royce of this hobby. You could spend a hell of a lot more than that on Golf Clubs, or a musical instrument, or almost any other hobby really, and still not have really good equipment.

also vaguely on topic, Alex Valle's most recent twitter update: "Touching my new Seimitsu buttons on my TE stick is like touching Fake titties... Harder,sexy, and feels good!!"
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Barnstorm on June 23, 2009, 11:37:37 PM
www.play-asia.com

has all kinds of hori sticks available just got blazblue today

if you dont have the cash go there and you can get a hori fight stick 3 for 110 plus 50 shipping

and thats the cheapest youll probably get that is still a decent stick
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: fluxcore on June 23, 2009, 11:43:47 PM
Good point, some of those HORI sticks are perfectly adequate. Personally I don't like the button layout of the new ones, but that's just me.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: [8-----D] Toots on June 24, 2009, 07:40:53 AM
I just got my HRAP3 yesterday

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-zl-49-en-15-hori+real-70-2xsu.html

Worked out to be about 290 bucks shipped.

The stock buttons aren't that bad but I've already swapped them out for Semitsu's.

If you don't wanna get a tourney stick then I HIGHLY recommend getting this stick.

Also the button layout is really 'ergonomic' barring the far right buttons. You should have a play around next time your up Flux.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: fluxcore on June 24, 2009, 08:17:28 AM
I've tried a hori fighting stick 3, which has the same button layout as the HRAP3. I thought it was pretty horrible, even the left 6. It was entirely because of the HP/HK buttons dipping down, which made me have to twist my wrist to the left to hit them properly. The Vewlix layout has the HP/HK at the same level as the MP/MK which I think is a much better wrist position.

The HRAP3 right 6 are completely unusable.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Gino on June 25, 2009, 09:32:52 PM
This is the stuck you want to buy! (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=226604472&ed=true)
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: CoffinDrop1 on June 27, 2009, 12:02:06 PM
Quote from: fluxcore on June 23, 2009, 11:30:51 PM
Yep, street fighter widow syndrome, affects my household also :P Unfortunately this site isn't about solving the problem, it's about aggravating it! :D

AFAIK Cpt Munta is the only one here who has actually tried a stock MadCatz SE stick, although he got one of the early ones which had a problem with the joystick (which has now been rectified from what I understand).

I think they are supposed to be decent sticks, at least until you actually know what a good stick feels like. They are easy to mod though, which is what Cpt Munta did - he took the same parts you get in a TE stick (sanwa) and put them in the SE. I think by doing that you probably save about $40 in the end, and get a stick which is basically the same, just looks a bit different. I guess in this fashion you have a kind of upgrade path, although you'll have to do a bit of manual labor (basically just unscrewing some stuff though).

As I've said elsewhere, $400 is a pretty decent price for what you get, essentially the Rolls Royce of this hobby. You could spend a hell of a lot more than that on Golf Clubs, or a musical instrument, or almost any other hobby really, and still not have really good equipment.

also vaguely on topic, Alex Valle's most recent twitter update: "Touching my new Seimitsu buttons on my TE stick is like touching Fake titties... Harder,sexy, and feels good!!"

AWESOME thanks Flux - decisions decisions lol. Think I might end up putting money away bit by bit to save for the TE stick - why not go all out hahaha!
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: massi4h on July 01, 2009, 05:51:28 PM
So guys, I'm going to Singapore tomorrow and I was thinking about picking up an arcade stick. I've been told I can get a MadCatz SE for about $180. I don't think you can find them here in NZ atm, so what do you guys think about the stick and price?

Deal or no deal?
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: fluxcore on July 01, 2009, 06:00:34 PM
Mightyape had them for $250. You would ideally want to swap in some seimitsu/sanwa parts, which would add probably $120 on top.

Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: [NIUE] B1ackstar Ninja on July 01, 2009, 06:17:08 PM
Quote from: fluxcore on July 01, 2009, 06:00:34 PM
Mightyape had them for $250. You would ideally want to swap in some seimitsu/sanwa parts, which would add probably $120 on top.



In which case it would be better to just get the TE
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Will on July 01, 2009, 06:51:46 PM
Livewire said they have 6 more TEs available for pre order, getting them from the same supplier as Mighty Ape.

Ph # - 09 368 1898
Email - livewiregames@xtra.co.nz
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: [NIUE] B1ackstar Ninja on July 01, 2009, 07:21:49 PM
Quote from: Will on July 01, 2009, 06:51:46 PM
Livewire said they have 6 more TEs available for pre order, getting them from the same supplier as Mighty Ape.

Ph # - 09 368 1898
Email - livewiregames@xtra.co.nz
Have you got a stick yet dude ?
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Lennysaurus on July 01, 2009, 08:23:28 PM
Quote from: massi4h on July 01, 2009, 05:51:28 PM
So guys, I'm going to Singapore tomorrow and I was thinking about picking up an arcade stick. I've been told I can get a MadCatz SE for about $180. I don't think you can find them here in NZ atm, so what do you guys think about the stick and price?

Deal or no deal?

Im doing a parts order next thursday Mason.  If you want me too, I can add your order to mine as it wont cost mme extra in shipping.  itll sting you bout hundred for six replacement sanwa buttons and a stick, cheaper for seimitsu.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: [8-----D] Toots on July 01, 2009, 08:32:39 PM
Hey leo you should order from Akihibara. It works out to be alot cheaper if your ordering a decent amount of parts. They also have a lot more stock than in2amusements. Oh and they have mesh ball tops  8)
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: massi4h on July 01, 2009, 09:00:56 PM
Na Lenny I'll, wait, I'm still pretty poor. If I win money over in Singapore I'll buy the stuff. Dw bout me.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: HoneyBadger on July 01, 2009, 09:03:40 PM
Quote from: massi4h on July 01, 2009, 09:00:56 PM
Na Lenny I'll, wait, I'm still pretty poor. If I win money over in Singapore I'll buy the stuff. Dw bout me.

It's K, you can have my old buttons.... WHEN I GET MY PINK ONES
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: electric on July 01, 2009, 09:17:17 PM
Just doing some stick research for a friend and had a look on the Capcom store

$155 NZ delivered for a PS3 SE Fightstick
$310 NZ delivered for a TE Fightstick

Pretty good prices if you ask me, especially if you're looking to squeeze as much as you can out of it

Yeah, the shipping will probably take 5 weeks or something, but still... $100 off an SE isn't something to scoff at, especially if you're ordering buttons or something at the same time
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Lennysaurus on July 01, 2009, 09:23:25 PM
Quote from: electric on July 01, 2009, 09:17:17 PM
Just doing some stick research for a friend and had a look on the Capcom store

$155 NZ delivered for a PS3 SE Fightstick
$310 NZ delivered for a TE Fightstick

Pretty good prices if you ask me, especially if you're looking to squeeze as much as you can out of it

Yeah, the shipping will probably take 5 weeks or something, but still... $100 off an SE isn't something to scoff at, especially if you're ordering buttons or something at the same time

how did you get 310 for the TE stick?  Mine worked out to over $400.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Will on July 01, 2009, 10:05:32 PM
Quote from: B1ackstar Ninja on July 01, 2009, 07:21:49 PM
Quote from: Will on July 01, 2009, 06:51:46 PM
Livewire said they have 6 more TEs available for pre order, getting them from the same supplier as Mighty Ape.

Ph # - 09 368 1898
Email - livewiregames@xtra.co.nz
Have you got a stick yet dude ?

Na havent got a TE yet, im borrowing Lennys EX2 off him till I get it, ill be getting one from Mighty Ape so wont be to long :D Lenny, am I able to get you to place a set of buttons on order for me?
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: electric on July 01, 2009, 10:19:36 PM
Quote from: Lennysaurus Rex on July 01, 2009, 09:23:25 PM
how did you get 310 for the TE stick?  Mine worked out to over $400.

TE = $149.95 US
Shipping = $49.85 US

Total = $199.80 US = $310.80 NZ

Did you get the shipping right ? That's the only thing I can think of
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Lennysaurus on July 01, 2009, 10:43:43 PM
Quote from: electric on July 01, 2009, 10:19:36 PM
Quote from: Lennysaurus Rex on July 01, 2009, 09:23:25 PM
how did you get 310 for the TE stick?  Mine worked out to over $400.

TE = $149.95 US
Shipping = $49.85 US

Total = $199.80 US = $310.80 NZ

Did you get the shipping right ? That's the only thing I can think of

Fuck i didnt realise that was the exchange  rate!! niiiice... excuse me while I go wrack up some credit card debt
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Lennysaurus on July 01, 2009, 10:46:45 PM
Quote from: Will on July 01, 2009, 10:05:32 PM
Quote from: B1ackstar Ninja on July 01, 2009, 07:21:49 PM
Quote from: Will on July 01, 2009, 06:51:46 PM
Livewire said they have 6 more TEs available for pre order, getting them from the same supplier as Mighty Ape.

Ph # - 09 368 1898
Email - livewiregames@xtra.co.nz
Have you got a stick yet dude ?

Na havent got a TE yet, im borrowing Lennys EX2 off him till I get it, ill be getting one from Mighty Ape so wont be to long :D Lenny, am I able to get you to place a set of buttons on order for me?

Sure bro. what colour and brand?
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: electric on July 02, 2009, 10:24:11 AM
Quote from: Lennysaurus Rex on July 01, 2009, 10:43:43 PM
Fuck i didnt realise that was the exchange  rate!! niiiice... excuse me while I go wrack up some credit card debt

Yeah man, the dollar has been picking up lately which is really nice for the importing... Am VERY close to picking one or two up myself... SOOOOOO close....
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: HoneyBadger on July 02, 2009, 10:24:47 AM
Stop being a pussy and get them. =P
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Lennysaurus on July 02, 2009, 04:32:28 PM
HOLY SHIT!!!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Gaming/Sega/Dreamcast/auction-226853906.htm

$500-00 for a DC stick lols
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: maelgrim on July 02, 2009, 05:30:54 PM

oooh I have an HRAP 3 (modded with Sanwa Buttons) which is nice, but at $300 i'm tempted by the TE - you know just in case someone comes round for some BlazBlue fun  ;)
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Will on July 02, 2009, 05:31:57 PM
Quote from: Lennysaurus Rex on July 01, 2009, 10:46:45 PM
Quote from: Will on July 01, 2009, 10:05:32 PM
Quote from: B1ackstar Ninja on July 01, 2009, 07:21:49 PM
Quote from: Will on July 01, 2009, 06:51:46 PM
Livewire said they have 6 more TEs available for pre order, getting them from the same supplier as Mighty Ape.

Ph # - 09 368 1898
Email - livewiregames@xtra.co.nz
Have you got a stick yet dude ?

Na havent got a TE yet, im borrowing Lennys EX2 off him till I get it, ill be getting one from Mighty Ape so wont be to long :D Lenny, am I able to get you to place a set of buttons on order for me?

Sure bro. what colour and brand?

4x Blue 4x white, sanwas? the exact ones that come outta the TEs  ;D That cool? How much will that cost 40AUS? PM Your bank details  ;D
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: rugdoctor on July 02, 2009, 05:34:52 PM
Thanks for the heads-up on capcom store...cancelled order at mighty apes and saved some mullah...  ;D
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: electric on July 02, 2009, 06:49:01 PM
Quote from: rugdoctor on July 02, 2009, 05:34:52 PM
Thanks for the heads-up on capcom store...cancelled order at mighty apes and saved some mullah...  ;D

No problems, let us know how long it takes for shipping etc. -- the more details we can get about that the better I think, so very, very keen lol
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: [NIUE]iRONSoL on July 02, 2009, 08:50:56 PM
Quote from: Lennysaurus Rex on July 02, 2009, 04:32:28 PM
HOLY SHIT!!!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Gaming/Sega/Dreamcast/auction-226853906.htm

$500-00 for a DC stick lols

lol nearly worth as much as my car :D
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: maelgrim on July 02, 2009, 09:33:16 PM

That Capcom shipping ($49.85) is the best I have seen.
Most of the sticks on ebay are upwards of $70
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: rugdoctor on July 03, 2009, 03:49:11 PM
I was invoiced for it today, so I will report soon as it arrives.

"Thank you for writing regarding shipment of your purchase. Your order was shipped on 02-Jul-09 via International Postal.  Delivery time varies depending on the local courier. USPS ships to the country and then the package is delivered per local delivery standards. The shipment does not have a tracking number associated with it. 

Sincerely,
Misa S
Capcom Online Store
Customer Service"

Jezus....NZ-Post??!!
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: maelgrim on July 13, 2009, 04:42:15 PM
Anyone know anything about the Tekken 6 aracde stick ?
I just got an email from MightApe saying they are taking preorders for the Arcade stick bundle.

EDIT - found out its a Hori with buttons soldered to the PCB :( but is wireless
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: dwu1 on July 14, 2009, 05:41:18 PM
I just paid for a standard edition stick from Capcom last night.
Received confirmation this morning and it's already shipped.
Now I play the waiting game...
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Will on July 14, 2009, 07:41:16 PM
Finally ordered my TE from the Capcom Store, confirmed that its shipped today  ;D To anyone that has ordered from the CS, how long did it take to arrive?
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: rugdoctor on July 15, 2009, 11:22:48 AM
For me it has been 13 days (via the usps -cheapest delivery)...and no stick. I dont mind the wait as long as the stick is in great condition.

Update: Got my stick today,so in total took 19 days.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: rugdoctor on July 21, 2009, 01:35:45 PM
Its a beauty.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: zos'la on July 21, 2009, 02:12:17 PM
good stuff, but 310 is a bit too much to pay for a stick :D
for me that is :P

guess its good for collection reasons i guess.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: maelgrim on July 21, 2009, 02:59:56 PM

$290 baby :)
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: [NIUE] Optimus DAVE on July 21, 2009, 03:51:53 PM
sweet 19 days sounds algud
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Will on July 21, 2009, 06:54:16 PM
Sweet as, dont mind waiting that long for mine.  ;D
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Ninjabread Man on July 22, 2009, 08:30:24 AM
I just placed my order for a TE through the capcom store for $314. Did your guys orders come with tracking number?

I wish I didn't buy my TE in April from Mightyape for $400 :( LOL.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: dwu1 on July 22, 2009, 11:50:31 AM
I didn't get a tracking number, so I grow steadily more paranoid with each passing day my stick is not on my doorstep.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Gino on July 22, 2009, 12:11:24 PM
I also ordered one today
Anyone want to buy my frankenstick for $100?
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: [NIUE] BIRRY WONG on July 22, 2009, 02:44:09 PM
Frankenstick works perfectly eh?
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Gino on July 22, 2009, 03:38:08 PM
Quote from: ILL_BILL on July 22, 2009, 02:44:09 PM
Frankenstick works perfectly eh?

Yeah it does. I just wanted something that is better
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: stereomonkey on July 22, 2009, 03:42:45 PM
Quote from: Gino on July 22, 2009, 12:11:24 PM
I also ordered one today
Anyone want to buy my frankenstick for $100?

lol, you fixed the random drop outs?
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: maelgrim on July 22, 2009, 04:25:55 PM

Go Custom!
http://forums.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=192609

Man i'd love to get a custom like some of those
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Will on July 22, 2009, 05:29:50 PM
Quote from: dwu1 on July 22, 2009, 11:50:31 AM
I didn't get a tracking number, so I grow steadily more paranoid with each passing day my stick is not on my doorstep.

I didnt get a tracking number ether, only available on the higher costing shipment option.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Ninjabread Man on July 22, 2009, 07:14:00 PM
Please post when you guys receive it.

My status is "processing order"
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: rugdoctor on July 23, 2009, 10:41:48 AM
NZpost website has an eta of up to 25 days for shipment from North America...so just sit tight.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Ninjabread Man on July 23, 2009, 12:13:05 PM
I order heaps of stuff from America.

It usually takes 5 days for a PS3 game to arrive by the cheapest shipping method to NZ... :O
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Barnstorm on July 23, 2009, 12:20:09 PM

i just canceled my order at mightyape and bought a TE off capcom store saved 90buck so i was happy

now i play the waiting game
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: HoneyBadger on July 23, 2009, 01:00:09 PM
Awww the waiting game sucks... Lets play Hungry Hungry Hippos!
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: maelgrim on July 23, 2009, 01:46:08 PM

has anyone gone for a custom like seen on SRK ?
Yeah very expensive - but look so nice - i'm sure if I did a DIY it would suck.

*must stop looking at them*
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Ninjabread Man on July 23, 2009, 03:52:15 PM
I just bought another one LOL! $310 NZD now!

So I have 3 TE's and 1 SE and I suck at SF4 LOL!  ;D
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: fluxcore on July 23, 2009, 05:19:25 PM
uhhh...
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Will on July 23, 2009, 06:09:36 PM
Quote from: Ninjabread Man on July 23, 2009, 03:52:15 PM
I just bought another one LOL! $310 NZD now!

So I have 3 TE's and 1 SE and I suck at SF4 LOL!  ;D

o_O!
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: maelgrim on July 23, 2009, 06:42:15 PM
Quote from: Ninjabread Man on July 23, 2009, 03:52:15 PM
I just bought another one LOL! $310 NZD now!

So I have 3 TE's and 1 SE and I suck at SF4 LOL!  ;D

May I ask what everyone else is thinking :)
Why do you have 3 TE's ?
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Ninjabread Man on July 23, 2009, 06:52:25 PM
I have 2 for the PS3 and 1 for the PC  ;)
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: nutcase on July 23, 2009, 10:17:45 PM
Quote from: Ninjabread Man on July 23, 2009, 03:52:15 PM
I just bought another one LOL! $310 NZD now!

So I have 3 TE's and 1 SE and I suck at SF4 LOL!  ;D

Did you not get your little discount?

If you add the SF TE stick to your shopping cart then go to:
http://shop.capcom.com/store/capcomus/DisplayShoppingCartPage/offerid.851650709
it knocks a little off.

Street Fighterâ,,¢ IV FightStickâ,,¢ Tournament Ed. $149.95
Shipping $49.85
Discount -$15.00
Sub-Total $184.80

$184.80 USD   =   $279.931 NZD
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Ninjabread Man on July 23, 2009, 10:47:44 PM
Quote from: nutcase on July 23, 2009, 10:17:45 PM


Did you not get your little discount?

If you add the SF TE stick to your shopping cart then go to:
http://shop.capcom.com/store/capcomus/DisplayShoppingCartPage/offerid.851650709
it knocks a little off.

Street Fighterâ,,¢ IV FightStickâ,,¢ Tournament Ed. $149.95
Shipping $49.85
Discount -$15.00
Sub-Total $184.80

$184.80 USD   =   $279.931 NZD


OMG WHY DIDN'T ANYONE TELL ME THIS?

WHERE DID YOU FIND OUT ABOUT THE DISCOUNT?
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Gino on July 23, 2009, 11:05:15 PM
Quote from: nutcase on July 23, 2009, 10:17:45 PM
Quote from: Ninjabread Man on July 23, 2009, 03:52:15 PM
I just bought another one LOL! $310 NZD now!

So I have 3 TE's and 1 SE and I suck at SF4 LOL!  ;D

Did you not get your little discount?

If you add the SF TE stick to your shopping cart then go to:
http://shop.capcom.com/store/capcomus/DisplayShoppingCartPage/offerid.851650709
it knocks a little off.

Street Fighterâ,,¢ IV FightStickâ,,¢ Tournament Ed. $149.95
Shipping $49.85
Discount -$15.00
Sub-Total $184.80

$184.80 USD   =   $279.931 NZD


Dammit!
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: rugdoctor on July 24, 2009, 10:16:43 AM
Quote from: nutcase on July 23, 2009, 10:17:45 PM
Quote from: Ninjabread Man on July 23, 2009, 03:52:15 PM
I just bought another one LOL! $310 NZD now!

So I have 3 TE's and 1 SE and I suck at SF4 LOL!  ;D

Did you not get your little discount?

If you add the SF TE stick to your shopping cart then go to:
http://shop.capcom.com/store/capcomus/DisplayShoppingCartPage/offerid.851650709
it knocks a little off.

Street Fighterâ,,¢ IV FightStickâ,,¢ Tournament Ed. $149.95
Shipping $49.85
Discount -$15.00
Sub-Total $184.80

$184.80 USD   =   $279.931 NZD



That is like a savings of 2 mac attacks!...
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: HoneyBadger on July 24, 2009, 10:23:15 AM
OMG GINO! You must be pissing your pants so bad
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Gino on July 24, 2009, 10:58:50 AM
Quote from: Smoofikith on July 24, 2009, 10:23:15 AM
OMG GINO! You must be pissing your pants so bad

Meh, it's only money
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: HoneyBadger on July 24, 2009, 01:15:38 PM
... And Duke Nukem forever comes out tomorrow.....
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: maelgrim on July 24, 2009, 03:27:39 PM
Quote from: Smoofikith on July 24, 2009, 01:15:38 PM
... And Duke Nukem forever comes out tomorrow.....

and here is the review
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/748-Duke-Nukem-Forever
;)
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: HoneyBadger on July 24, 2009, 04:07:26 PM
Omg I hate that guy. Either way you look at him, he has no talent.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: dwu1 on July 29, 2009, 08:24:29 AM
Just got my stick. I placed the order on the 14th, so that's 15 days. Not bad at all.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: gunsmoke on July 29, 2009, 02:06:13 PM
lucky u .... ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: maelgrim on July 31, 2009, 07:48:55 AM

There is a guy on Ozhadou that does customs if anyone is interested
http://www.ozhadou.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3687


Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Ninjabread Man on August 03, 2009, 04:07:12 PM
Anyone got their TE sticks yet?
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Gino on August 03, 2009, 05:25:20 PM
Quote from: Ninjabread Man on August 03, 2009, 04:07:12 PM
Anyone got their TE sticks yet?

Not yet :( Should be some time this week I hope!
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Gankatron on August 03, 2009, 05:38:10 PM
Heya guys,

Gotta slight issue here, i too have purchased a TE stick thru capcom however several hours after making the order i checked on the status and to my suprise the status was 'cancelled by system'. This was on the 30/07.

Checked my bank balance this today and the funds has been withdrawn :(

I ve emailed them regarding this and yet to receive a reply.

Has anyone else had a run in like this with capcom by any change?

Cheers.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Gino on August 03, 2009, 06:17:45 PM
Hmmm not on mine.
Mine doesn't have a tracking number though. Has me a little worried.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Will on August 03, 2009, 06:45:14 PM
Finally got mine, its so awesome!! It arrived in NZ on friday (31st) ordered on the 13th so 2 weeks 4 days total. My friends stick arrived in 4 days UPS Int next day shipping.  ;D
Title: Hori Real Arcade Pro 3:SA
Post by: [8-----D] Toots on August 04, 2009, 04:23:08 PM
http://akihabarashop.jp/developments/index.php?osCsid=7d5032b8f7613014740231454fc33b55

A few HRAP:SA's here. These are the special edition Hrap's that come with all Sanwa parts. Works out to $330 shipped. Definitely a good buy imo.
Title: Re: Hori Real Arcade Pro 3:SA
Post by: maelgrim on August 04, 2009, 07:58:41 PM
Quote from: Toomeke on August 04, 2009, 04:23:08 PM
http://akihabarashop.jp/developments/index.php?osCsid=7d5032b8f7613014740231454fc33b55

A few HRAP:SA's here. These are the special edition Hrap's that come with all Sanwa parts. Works out to $330 shipped. Definitely a good buy imo.

Nice, and then if you are real keen you can whack a Plexi on with some custom art  ;D
http://www.tek-innovations.com/arthobbies/index.cfm?loc=products&cat=1&subcat=1
Title: Re: Hori Real Arcade Pro 3:SA
Post by: Lennysaurus on August 04, 2009, 09:08:35 PM
Quote from: maelgrim on August 04, 2009, 07:58:41 PM
Quote from: Toomeke on August 04, 2009, 04:23:08 PM
http://akihabarashop.jp/developments/index.php?osCsid=7d5032b8f7613014740231454fc33b55

A few HRAP:SA's here. These are the special edition Hrap's that come with all Sanwa parts. Works out to $330 shipped. Definitely a good buy imo.

Nice, and then if you are real keen you can whack a Plexi on with some custom art  ;D
http://www.tek-innovations.com/arthobbies/index.cfm?loc=products&cat=1&subcat=1


The shipping for these is $31-00 US dollars.  I really want to get one for my TE and HRAP.  The shipping cost would remain the same.  ANyone want to split the shipping cost with me?
Title: Re: Hori Real Arcade Pro 3:SA
Post by: maelgrim on August 04, 2009, 09:12:57 PM
Quote from: Lennysaurus Rex on August 04, 2009, 09:08:35 PM
Quote from: maelgrim on August 04, 2009, 07:58:41 PM
Quote from: Toomeke on August 04, 2009, 04:23:08 PM
http://akihabarashop.jp/developments/index.php?osCsid=7d5032b8f7613014740231454fc33b55

A few HRAP:SA's here. These are the special edition Hrap's that come with all Sanwa parts. Works out to $330 shipped. Definitely a good buy imo.

Nice, and then if you are real keen you can whack a Plexi on with some custom art  ;D
http://www.tek-innovations.com/arthobbies/index.cfm?loc=products&cat=1&subcat=1


The shipping for these is $31-00 US dollars.  I really want to get one for my TE and HRAP.  The shipping cost would remain the same.  ANyone want to split the shipping cost with me?

I will, I want one for my HRAP (the shipping had also put me off a bit).
I will also get him to print & cut the art (I have a pic ready).
If you only want the Plexis (no art etc) then probably easier if I do the order ?



Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Lennysaurus on August 04, 2009, 09:21:16 PM
Sure.  Just PM me your bank details and ill wire you the cash for it.

I want a full one for my TE. (The plexi that goes right to the edges)

And Just a regular one for my HRAP.

Cheers man.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: maelgrim on August 04, 2009, 09:30:32 PM
Quote from: Lennysaurus Rex on August 04, 2009, 09:21:16 PM
Sure.  Just PM me your bank details and ill wire you the cash for it.

I want a full one for my TE. (The plexi that goes right to the edges)

And Just a regular one for my HRAP.

Cheers man.

No probs, assuming nobody else wants one ?
I will place the order tomorrow afternoon for:

1 x MCTE-FULL - Madcatz TE Full Panel Cover
2 x HRAPEX - Hori Real Arcade Pro3/EX Cover
1 x APCS-H3EX - Artwork Print and Cut HRAP3/EX
1 x WCLR - Clear Acrylic Dust Washer






Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Will on August 04, 2009, 10:21:28 PM
Any chance I can get you do order me one of those extended covers for the TE & a clear arrowed dustcover? All good if you cant since its a pretty late request, PM your bank deets if you can chuck my order in.  :D
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Lennysaurus on August 04, 2009, 11:04:51 PM
Quote from: maelgrim on August 04, 2009, 09:30:32 PM
Quote from: Lennysaurus Rex on August 04, 2009, 09:21:16 PM
Sure.  Just PM me your bank details and ill wire you the cash for it.

I want a full one for my TE. (The plexi that goes right to the edges)

And Just a regular one for my HRAP.

Cheers man.

No probs, assuming nobody else wants one ?
I will place the order tomorrow afternoon for:

1 x MCTE-FULL - Madcatz TE Full Panel Cover
2 x HRAPEX - Hori Real Arcade Pro3/EX Cover
1 x APCS-H3EX - Artwork Print and Cut HRAP3/EX
1 x WCLR - Clear Acrylic Dust Washer

Sweet.  Also for both of mine can you get the cut for only the first six buttons please?

Dont want the last two on either.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: fluxcore on August 05, 2009, 12:19:55 AM
Those extended panels look pretty awesome on the TE actually, if I were to do mine again I'd get one of those. Not so fond of the full panel look tbh.

You not concerned about the stick height anymore lenny?
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: maelgrim on August 05, 2009, 07:24:57 AM
Quote from: Will on August 04, 2009, 10:21:28 PM
Any chance I can get you do order me one of those extended covers for the TE & a clear arrowed dustcover? All good if you cant since its a pretty late request, PM your bank deets if you can chuck my order in.  :D

Yep I'll add you in.
Will be orderign when I get home this afternoon (just have to check my Artwork is all good)
Once I know what exchange rate is used I'll then send you & Lenny my bank details

EDIT - so Will you want
1 x MCTE-EX - Mad Catz TE Extended Covers
1 x WACLR - Arrowed Dust Washer - Clear 1/16"

did you want normal 8 button layout or just 6 like Lenny ?
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: Will on August 05, 2009, 10:05:05 AM
Yep thats what I want, ill have mine cut for 8 buttons thanks. Once I get home ill get the money into your account as soon as possible.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: maelgrim on August 05, 2009, 04:43:17 PM

Ive placed the order, i'll PM you guys the details.
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: [NIUE] BIRRY WONG on September 03, 2009, 07:37:20 AM
Ok, so after i get my PS3, im probably NOT going to be able to afford a decent stick for a while. I know geneterror is using his oldschool namco on his PS3 via some kind of converter. Any relatively decent/relatively cheap converters out there that anyone knows of?
Title: Re: Best place/website to get arcade stick....
Post by: geneterror on September 03, 2009, 07:57:50 AM
I have a spare Smartjoy 2.0 USB converter if you want to borrow it until you can get a new stick. I would give/sell it to you but I want to keep it as a backup becasue you can't buy them anymore.
Let me know and you can grab it whenver you want from my work (Khyber Pass Road) or my apartment (New North Road).