Is there a better place to pick one of these up than Amazon for 169.99 with free shipping? I've found them cheaper but after shipping it's more. Is the Q4 even still the best option?
Also fightstick thread I guess
Just spend an extra $30 and get one of these, you'll be doing yourself a favor
>>319726860
The case is too big and ugly as shit though
Anyways what's the advantage? I'm only playing on PC so I don't really care about current gen console compatibility
If you have a facebook account, check if your city has a local scene group. Sometimes, there are people selling their sticks for cheap prices. i bought a chunli madcatz fightstick for 70 and it had a couple of broken buttons but i replace them easily.
>>319726976
It has the perfect weight, no shifting around whatsoever.
It's the easiest to change out stick/buttons, it opens up like a trunk with room for storing stuff inside.
>>319727341
I'm not really looking for any of that, I just want something moderately sized and easy to customize art on. the Q4's nice clean black case is nice for that, I wouldn't have to pick a blue or red theme like with >>319726860
>>319726564
Don't forget amazon charges state tax now too like the kekolds they are
scrub wanting to get into SF5(when it's out) and Xrd
Playing on PC, and I don't have a lot of deskspace so I'd prefer a small stick, any recommendations?
>>319729130
WTF?! You can't say C U C K any more?? Censorship bus is heading this way !!!
>Play with a group of friends who've spent hundreds on their decked out fight sticks
>Bring a 360 controller
>Win every time
Hate to tell you this, but before you blow your dough, make sure you're actually good at fighting games.
Because being able to control your character and inputs means diddly shit when you can't handle actual human contact.
How is the Hori Real Arcade Pro 4 Kai?
Theres plenty you can get for less than a qanba. Its main selling point is that its dual modded out of the box, which means jack shit to you because you play on pc. Get an older gen madcatz or even a hori and some new buttons. Anything works on pc and buying a cadillac of fightsticks for no reason other than art replacement sounds quite needless to me.
Plus the start button on the qanba doesnt quite have that 20mm tactile "feel" to it.
>>319729473
I've got one because lolPS4, but I've never used anything besides American arcade cabinets and a cheaper Hori stick. It seems fine, but I was honestly expecting more for the price difference between my last generation cheapo stick and this thing.
Anything specific you're looking for?
>>319730710
Nothing in particular. Just trying to make a serious attempt at getting into GGXrd and having a little trouble doing some of the combos with a pad.
I assume the only thing that's really comparable is the TE2 that comes out tomorrow, but it's $100 more, and I guess I wouldn't really notice the difference between the two anyway.
>>319731214
I've never really used standard Sanwa stick/buttons, but I'm guessing it's all pretty similar. Everything's very sensitive and requires little force to actuate. Which wasn't something I was expecting, but it works well enough.
>>319726860
this is literally not available anywhere
>>319731623
Madcatz website. Dummy.
http://store.madcatz.com/categories/fightsticks-category/Mad-Catz-Arcade-FightStick-Tournament-Edition-2-for-PS4-PS3.html
>>319731978
OH SHIT it's finally back, 1 in stock too
thanks dude, got it
I wasn't OP tho
>>319726564
http://www.amazon.com/HORI-Real-Arcade-Pro-PlayStation-4/dp/B00SULMRI4
is worth considering
It's cheap as shit now for $112 right now since they're putting out a new version.
Second hand is best I think. Lots of people can't adjust to their stick and sell. Check ebay and craigslist rigorously. I got my SCV stick for 60 bucks and they're some of the best.
>>319729185
The beta is running right now btw. Well a couple of hours stress test is anyway. Normally you put the stick on your lap, btw. Well you do whqt you want; but many people do it that way.
>>319726860
Q4 is already Sanwa parts, what more do you need?
>mfw got a madcatz te for 60 bucks
I've heard PS3 sticks won't work on SF5 PC. Is this true? IS it going to change? I wanted to get one for when SFV is out on PC and found a cheap PS3 stick I can get, but it's pointless if it's not going to work.
>>319733417
I didn't pre-order 5 because I'm broke at the moment so I don't get to play the beta
pic related seems right up my alley and I'll have actual money by the time it's available for everyone
>>319734108
>madcatz original parts
>right up your alley
I hope you like giant dicks.
>>319733779
Gen 1 madcatz TE for ps3 had trouble on some chipsets that's all.
Did I fuck up?
>>319734359
Was your intention to buy literally the worst stick on the market?
>>319734359
yes
itll break in a few months
>>319734282
I don't know shit about fightsticks anon
I'm just a casual trying to get into fightan
Does qanba make ps4 sticks yet?
>>319734560
Buy a used hori real arcade pro or a madcatz TE. Or build your own if you're not too concerned about money. Buy a PS360+ and make a shell.
>>319734312
Mad Catz SXT Cross Arcade FightStick Pro PS3 is what I was thinking of getting, since I am an ausfag and can get it for about 140 (buying one of the new madcatz PS4 sticks, once you factor in exchange rates and shipping would cost me about 400, which is stupid).
You wouldn't happen to know if that will be fine for SFV and Xrd on PC?
>>319732504
I'll look into this
It looks a bit wide though, I'm looking for something that'll comfortably fit in my lap in an office chair
>>319734560
I really don't think it'll make that much of a difference with the only possible concern being longevity.
>>319734672
The name doesn't perfectly line up with any sticks I find. If it's the one I think then no problem. Verify here:
http://forums.shoryuken.com/discussion/137321/what-stick-controller-should-i-buy-read-the-guide-on-pg-1-before-posting/p1
Also check this.
http://imgur.com/8dsdvpL
![PS3SXTC02180-th[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/U7jGXYm.jpg "PS3SXTC02180-th[1].jpg")
>>319736174
Well, here's the picture of it.
And thanks. I guess I'll try reading up on all that. I just heard that capcom weren't supporting PS3 sticks or they didn't work even on the PC version for whatever reason.
>>319736772
Read if you want but it works. Here's the short version:
PCB Issues and the TE.
Xbox 360 version: For those who are dual-modding with an TEasy Strike, when you open up your stick, printed on the board should be its Revision Version printed on the board. If you have Rev A, that is the problem board. If you have Rev B you will be fine. Rev A = bad. Rev B = Good. I was also under the impression that Rev B boards are more reliable
PS3 Version: Because of USB protocol encoding or rather the kind of encoding use, The PS3 version of the TE has issues operating on PCs with Non-Intel USB controllers chipsets.
I am not sure if this is limited to AMD chipsets or this is all Non-Intel.
The exception to this is the PS3 Chun Li TE-S.
Older TE PCBs are issues, the newer TE-S and TE S+ does not have the same issues, same with the Pro and VS sticks.
Here is a thread specifically talking about it elsewhere:
http://forums.shoryuken.com/discussion/138282/street-fighter-x-tekken-arcade-fightstick-pro-official-thread/p18
Really there is no reason that a stick "works on pc but not in sfv specifically". That just doesn't happen.
I personally used to own for years the one madcatz stick that had trouble on pc and it was a bitch to find an opportunity to sell it and buy a new one that did work. Now I have a SCV one.
>>319737591
Thanks again. Sounds like it's fine then.
>>319732504
Yooo. I've been considering this stick. Does it also work with the mustard or I'm better off just getting the latest one?
http://www.amazon.com/compatible-realistic-HAYABUSA-PlayStation-4-3/dp/B017QORK7I
(it's less expensive than that on not-Amazon sites, and it actually explicitly says it is PC compatible)
>>319737929
and by "this stick" I actually meant "THAT stick", the Pro 4 Kai, sorry if the sentence was confusing
>>319737929
>>319738014
Yep
>>319726976
The Qanbas are overrated as fuck. Just get a Madcatz or a Hori RAP4 Kai
There's no point in getting a 360 stick when the only 360 fighter that's still played at tourneys is UMvC3 and maybe USF4 (which the PS4 version will replace in due time)
Is it easy to replace the art on a mad catz stick?
>>319732504
Fucking finally. I've been looking to get this but with canadian dollar being shit it was gonna cost me 200 bucksnow it only cost me 170 bucks, just kill me
>>319739330
Depends, which one?
>>319737929
http://www.play-asia.com/real-arcade-pro-v-hayabusa-for-playstation4-playstation3/13/709efp
Slightly cheaper even after shipping. It's probably the best stick on the market
Any recommended sticks for a southpaw?
Ive used sticks only a few times but my left hand is alot worse at doing motions than my right and i feel i would be better off with a stick on the right
I was gonna check out the free fighter stick but it seemed small and also unavailable anywhere i looked.
>>319739435
Is there any difference between this and the 4 Kai other than the stick being moved slightly to the left on the Kai?
>>319739612
I think it's slightly better-quality parts. This is the "newer version". If you don't mind settling for a notch under, the 4 Kai is not bad at all. I have one myself and it's fucking ace.
>>319734359
pretty sure its a good case. you have to go in and put in new buttons and a new joystick. after that you may have something great.
>>319732504
Damn it's cheaper than when I got my non-kai RAP V4, now.
>>319739730
That sucks, I already got the 4 Kai.
I literally just got it in the mail YESTERDAY from Gamestop for $120 and now Amazon fucking drops their price to $112 and I see this thread.
Oh well at least I get my stupid rewards points.
For anyone getting a Hori, stay away from Silent sticks. They feel terrible (in my opinion) and they have higher input lag
>>319739930
Yeah I really don't understand why someone would not want that satisfying click sound.
I'm getting the Hori Mini 4 for Christmas as my first fight stick
It's not out yet, but if anyone used the 3, what should I expect?
>>319739435
Fug, I think the shipping to hamburger state is 60 on top of that, so it's actually about 50 above the 4 Kai
>>319739918
The difference is negligible. Just stick with the 4 Kai and get some new parts down the line if you feel the need to upgrade.
>>319740317
Actually, it's just a smidge above the RAPv4 Kai's MSRP. Your choice
If you're just playing on PC then get the Qanba Q1, 80 bucks and the stock parts are good with the option to easily swap for sanwa later.
>>319740326
Yeah I like it so far though I may get some different buttons later on.
The 4 kai buttons seem a bit wider and lower profile than most other sticks and they are a good bit quieter but I prefer loud clicky buttons. They work fine, just a matter of taste.
Stick seems good so far though. No complaints there.
>>319740536
but it's ugly as fuck and I can't art mod it with plexi
>>319739612
>>319739730
I got the regular V4, what's the idea behind the open gap on the front bottom that they added on the Kai and V5?
Is it to accommodate the boner you get playing R. Mika?
>>319739559
a simple solution would be to take the buttons and stick out and flip the top plate vertically so it's mirrored when you play from the back side of the stick. The joystick needs to stay where it is because it has to be anchored to case, and obviously you'd need to rotate it 180 degrees so the directions work properly.
The parts would be aligned right and everything, it would work if you don't mind the cord coming out towards you. They're plenty long so it won't affect your reach.
Of course, you could always make your own lefty case and buy the parts.
>>319740536
>$80 for the ability to play on PC and the shootan stash on 360
shiiiit
Quality of this versus the $110 Hori up there?
>>319740969
Pseudo-handle to carry it around
![pa.213535.3[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/7a1FVKE.jpg "pa.213535.3[1].jpg")
Good stick or trash?
Ebay or buy it second hand. Sticks are easy as fuck to fix, and if you can get a good deal on it, you can fix for much less than what you pay for it new.
>>319741036
Looks good to me
I figured I'd ask here. Any opinions on my fightstick art I'm working on? Was going for "Squid ink going every fucking where", but I keep getting the "Too much" or "Too little" ink.
>>319739435
Does this stick use the same dimensions as the RAP4Kai in terms of the button and screw placements (for fightstick artwork)?
>>319741258
Here's an inkless version
>>319741258
The 4 Kai has the joystick a little farther away from the buttons than the Hayabusa to accommodate American hamhands.
Wait and buy the TE2+ or TE S+
>>319741258
>>319741375
Inkless version is decent, but if you actually put the disgusting inky bullshit on your stick you are a retard.
I have a Hori fighting Edge
My only regret is that swapping the art is a pain.
Trying to find good high res Gradius artwork for a stick.
Everything I find is either tiny, stretched out, or has awful text other than the logo slapped on top.
Like this isn't bad, but it's still kind of low resolution and the ship orientation would look a little off rotated horizontally.
>>319742182
So I'm guessing Capcom isn't using that Skull Girls driver to make PS3 sticks work on PS4s for SFV. Lame.
Best stick.
Damn.
I'm on the fence if I should get the
4 kai.
I'm a scrub pad player with disposable income.
literally just waiting for SFV's release so all the other brands can start releasing their PS4 sticks
Would the Hori Mini4 be a good starting point as far as sticks go? Mostly playing GG lately and using a controller is fine but i have alot of bad habits with reflex random button presses that i cant seen to drop in actual matches.
Also not seeing any info on cable length, how long are they generally because my ps3 is a good 12~ft away from the couch
>>319743187
Like who? Hori has the 4 Kai and Madcatz has the TE2. Only other big player is Qanba and that'll be a while
what's the most optimal or "correct" way to hold a fight stick?
if my pinky is a few frames slower than my other fingers, where should i place my fingers on the fight stick?
>>319743271
the fuck son
just find what's most comfortable for you
>>319740262
Seconding this question.
>>319743271
It's different for everyone. I like the wineglass method myself.
>>319743102
Thank you for playing
How is the price of over 100$ in these justified in any way? It's a fucking box with stick and 8+ buttons. Sounds to me more like a case of milking the fighting game players
Get the Omni Arcade Stick
>>319743240
I dunno about the mini4, but I'd imagine its maybe the same length as the 3 (10 ft or so) maybe a little longer since its supposed to be an improvement.
as far as choice goes, its not a bad choice. Decent buttons and shit, never heard an issue on them. Do expect them to be the quality for the money, you're not getting fantastic parts with it for that price. The biggest issue is just how small it is for some people, so if you have a big hand, you might have a lot of issues pressing buttons and shit like that.
>>319743678
Well each button is ~5-8 dollars.
8 x 8 = 64.
The stick is 25 dollars.
89 dollars
The casing is some arbitrary amount based off what you use. There you go. Theoretically you could get cheap buttons and shit from China and make one for 20 bucks, but it would be shit. You can also buy shit sticks. The reason the individual pieces cost so much is because they are arcade pieces and that is a niche market so the manufacture has to do things like sell high quality buttons for 8 bucks a button.
>>319743678
Originally it was quality parts. Sanwa buttons and gates are tremendously good, cords and shit like that. Then it became more of a branding thing, Madcatz got a reputation for making top quality sticks, so they added bonus SF art and shit, not to mention "Special Editions" and that drove the prices up the wall. But there are still a lot of options under the 100 dollar range, not all sticks are TEs.
If your stick doesn't have Sanwa parts and isn't a Square gate, you are Garbage.
>>319744217
Button wise maybe. But if you can't adapt to any other gate, you're the garbage.
>>319744217
So Japanese arcades are garbage? They use Hori parts now.
>>319743829
Yeah not expecting really high quality for $40, mostly getting this to try out sticks properly and see if it's worth getting invested or if i should just stay at my current level with a controller since im still having fun. My hands are kinda big but it probably wont be a huge problem
Thanks
I've had this stick since day 1 SFIV and now i'm debating selling it for a TE2 for SFV.
It's got a lot of sentimental value to it, I've taken it to a lot of tournaments, but if I get a better stick i'm aware i'll never touch it again and it'll essentially become an ornament.
It is pretty tho...
>>319726564
QANBA Q4 POST-2012 IS SHIT THE DELAY IS WAY TOO HIGH. JUST GET A TE2 OR eTOKKI STICK WHEN IT'S AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY'RE THE BEST ON THE MARKET ATM. FUTURE PROOF.
>>319744525
HURR DURR DURR
>>319744525
>>319744604
>Not just modding it for PS4
No reason to sell it.
>>319741025
I got one from the Thanksgiving sale a few weeks back. $69 for a decent entry level arcade stick with easy modding capabilities whenever I want to upgrade to a Sanwa stick.
I don't know enough to compare it to the Hori, but it works well for Mushihimisama so far.
>>319744604
If you're committed, you can replace the PCB to be a PS4 one (Use the new Fighting Commander 4 PCB or something) and continue using it.
>>319744698
>extra money
>increased delay time
no thanks.
>>319744754
>Increased delay time
Literally what, as long as you use a quality PCB nothing will change
>>319744842
the hori pad has 5 ms delay. you sure adding pcb to a stick wont change the delay at all? i mean, im literally retarded when it comes to modding so im not too sure anyway.
Hello warriors, pilot here.
Anybody try Qanba Q3-XS?
>>319745149
The PCB for the Fighting Commander 4 has less input delay than a TE2, anon.
>>319745846
does it not add on to the delay already on the stick, or does it change to the pad's delay?
Are these any good?
>>319745632
Qanbas are great, look fantastic too. Long chord and works just all around. A bit expensive for my taste though, also fucking huge. I swear by the HRAP though, I have a 3 I modded with Sanwa parts and an octo gate for SHMUPS, fits beautifully on my desk because of its medium size so it works perfect for MAME on a PC desk.
>>319746375
The delay is within the PCB, the only logic in it is button press -> button result, which is tied to the PCB. Frame delay will still be the same assuming nothing else externally causes it (converters, etc).
>>319746443
Well for one thing, the buttons aren't even arranged properly. Not that it really matters.
>>319746443
Absolute shit. Never buy a "budget" stick
>>319746743
What do you mean?
It's the standard hori layout, the same as VRAP
>>319746823
Any reason in particular ?
I understand that budget sticks aren't as good as the pro ones.
>>319729473
I own it.
The problem isn't the buttons or stick, they're really good.
The problem is it has a lag of like 15 ms or something.
>>319743809
fuck off laugh
>>319746869
Because the parts are just bad. If you actually enjoy a stick you'll be spending even more money to get a new one, and you can't even get a proper judgement because of just how bad they are. You wouldn't judge all burgers off McDonalds standards
>>319746978
I play shmups and this is bullshit, my games provide more funs per second when played on a stick.
Never needed to learn much anything because shmups.
>>319746869
budget sticks straight up do not work after like 3 months of regular use
the parts just fall apart
very cheap parts
if you want a stick, just buy a TE2 or a VRAP or a Q4
and if you want a peripheral for something under $100 then i've got something for you right here
>>319746978
>playin all kinds of games for years with controller
>still suck with it
>buy stick
>play for a few weeks
>way better at it than with a controller
Woooow
>>319746869
Budget sticks always seem fine to start with but then you play it for a few weeks and shit stops working, if you don't want to spend much money just play on pad.
>>319746978
Jokes on you, I got a bat top.
This is dumb though.
>>319726860
>Ln on right, Rn on left
wut?
I still have this
And no one to play with
>>319747306
>>319747016
Money is not a problem.
I'll tell you, it's the size, I already have a mayflash, which still works but I'm not really happy with the parts and all the noises it does.
I tried a VRAP once, it's perfect, but the only thing that matters to me is the size, I find them ridiculously big for what they are.
Isn't there a medium sized stick thats decent?
>>319747640
You won't get a quality small stick unless you mod it. A standard Madcatz SE can be modded easily, if you're buying for PC use then you won't even have to swap the PCB on it, just the buttons + stick.
>>319747306
>>319747153
Also I've been playing on a pad for the past few years, and only now I came to realize that playing on a pad is impossible.
I know that you will tell me this champion or this did it, but I've never seen them win or get in top 8, and those who did all play a character that does not need a pad or hard execution techs, such as Rose.
>>319746869
LP MP HP
LK MK HK
it's supposed to be
X Y RB
A B RT
these are the proper bindings, as it matches the default configuration of the game's controls.
Like I said, it's not like it matters. You can just configure it in the menu. I just can't fathom why someone would arrange them like that, no game uses that scheme. If you were playing with a group it would get annoying having to switch the inputs back and forth every time it's your turn.
and yeah, like everyone said the parts will be ass and it will barely be functional. I've had my HORI 2 years now already and it still feels like it'll last forever, I doubt that garbage will hold up even a quarter of that.
I hope sfv on ps4 runs like shit and everyone uses PCso i dont have to upgrade
SOMEONE QUICK
POST SOME FUCKING ART IDEAS FOR MY Q4
>>319747837
Almost all sticks were arranged in the way Hori has it until Madcatz, brah
>>319746978
nah, I'll play Virtua the way it was intended with its simple 3 button scheme and not with 4 extra macro buttons that just over-complicate the inputs
>>319726564
I've order TE2 earlier in the week, 350 NZ (235 US). From what I've read it's one of the best options for future proof fight sticks as it works on PC and PS4 and also is easy to mod.
One thing though, stay away from Xbone fight sticks OP. They only work in 6 button configurations due to MS still not releasing proper xbone drivers. Apparently they will release them once Killer Instinct gets released on PC next year, if you can wait that long then Razer Atrox is a good option, moderately priced, all sanwa, easy to mod and has no input lag.
>>319747837
It was a DOA4 stick, the layout works best for DOA, VF, and all NeoGeo fighters.
I bought this Hori for $30. Any good?
>>319747965
The problem with changing arrangements is that some games don't allow for player by player configuration of controls, so if you have 2 different sticks you're fucked
Be thankful captain obvious came here today, anon, you now can tell what everybody knew
>>319748056
Are madcatz retarded or do they have anti-slip material on the bottom now?
So tell me, what's the difference between this
>>319741036
and
>>319736772
Which is better?
>>319747559
HP and HK have always been R1/RB R2/RT
>>319742671
I really like woof's art.
>>319748173
>The problem with changing arrangements is that some games don't allow for player by player configuration of controls, so if you have 2 different sticks you're fucked
What does that have to do with anything I said?
If you don't want changing arrangements, blame Madcatz, they started the trend.
>you now can tell what everybody knew
Except he clearly didn't know or else he wouldn't be whinging about Hori's button layout.
>>319747746
Really?
oh well...
Is this still correct? I feel like I saved it forever ago.
>>319748223
>what's the difference
The art, they released several models with different arts of the same stick.
There's also VS version, which is a bit different externally, much more aesthetically pleasing
>>319748298
I'm not disagreeing with you m8, and I was mostly kidding.
>>319748173
>The problem with changing arrangements is that some games don't allow for player by player configuration of controls
What game that you would be playing on stick doesn't allow button remapping?
>>319748349
Are you playing on PC or console? Swapping a button set and stick is easy as hell, it is literally just a swap. Nothing complicated
>>319748182
They do now anon.
>>319748429
It's just the art? One is $20 cheaper. So if there's no other difference, that makes things easier.
>>319748475
>Are you playing on PC or console? Swapping a button set and stick is easy as hell, it is literally just a swap. Nothing complicated
I can, but for that money, I'd rather just buy the best sticks and get used to the size.
>>319748521
If you can pick VS it's very sturdy externally, and you can link 2 together, just sayin
>>319747601
I almost bought one.
I had no one to play with either.Why is it so aesthetically appealing that you would feel compelled to buy it anyway? It just is.
>>319748132
you're right, that does make sense.
It's 6 button stick though, it just seems more practical to arrange them in a 6 button format and change them for.
>>319747965
Not sure what you mean, all the HORI I've ever seen are arranged the way I mentioned.
>>319748475
>What game that you would be playing on stick doesn't allow button remapping?
I think it was a kof. It allowed remapping, but the map was the same for both players
>>319748508
Sweet, is it as good as the Eightarc material? It looks like rubber in that picture.
I don't plan to get another stick till Tekken 7 console but I'd love to get a Tekken branded one if they do it.
>>319748551
The weight of a normal one feels much sturdier, what did you want a small one for? put it on your desk instead of your lap?
>>319748290
who wouldn't
He has a couple fight stick layouts on his pixiv but they are spread around
>>319748551
You can get an SE for like $60, buttons + stick would cost you around 40. It'd be a good little bit cheaper than a brand new PS4 stick and keep your size preference. I prefer larger ones because it just feels sturdy and moves around less freely, but options were there if you want this route.
>>319729231
Smh desu senpai.
>>319748751
Correct, Hori picked up on the Madcatz layout a while after the TE and now all their sticks are like that, that stick is very old though, came out before madcatz set the trend.
When's a good time to find a sale for sticks? Don't wanna pay more when I could be payin' less.
>>319726564
http://www.arcadeworlduk.com/products/QanBa-Black-Q1CUT-Arcade-Fightstick-For-PS3-And-PC.html
>>319729231
Where the fuck have you been? An Hiro did that on Halloween.
>>319748971
I don't know why you guys call it a "madcatz" trend when it's based off the default bindings for the pad, though.
I'm not a really a SF player, though. Did home-console versions before SFIV have a different layout? I'm skeptical. How did they arrange the stick before?
>>319749142
Black Friday (ship mostly sailed), or during any major tournament, especially EVO.
>>319749287
It's the default bindings for pad but it's not the typical bindings for arcade sticks, before Madcatz they were almost all arranged like that white and green Hori stick, this was because even though SF and Tekken pads were arranged like that by default, almost every other game was better suited to the old Hori layout.
>live in Russia
>Qanba doesn't ship to Russia
>even if they did I'd have to pay twice the price due to shipping costs
>I don't have the money in the first place
>cucкed from jobs because of mandatory drafing campaign going on right now
IT'S NOT FAIR
I've never really gotten in to a fighting game. I played the shit out of melee but let's be real if you don't need a fightstick it's not a fighting game. That said I'm really excited for sf5 and I want to get into it for real. Should I use a gamepad until I see if I like it? Should I not bother learning in a gamepad only to re learn it on a stick? Also if I should get a stick before it comes out, when is going to be the best time for a sale?
>>319750152
Play the game before you invest in a stick. The game will play the same regardless, only buy a stick if you feel limited.
>>319748896
I remember seeing a few on danbooru but I don't think he had any for characters I actually play. Would be kind of weird to have a waifu stick and not even play said waifu.
>>319750241
Yeah I figured as much. I'm just way too hype for sf5 I guess.
>>319750152
>I've never really gotten in to a fighting game.
You're answering yourself, if you aren't that much into fightans, no matter how hard you want into them, and also happen not to like shmups, there aren't much reasons for an arcade stick
>>319750050
Russian here as well, I feel your pain m88, I live in NZ and there are almost no fight sticks here at all and importing one costs as much as a house, my suggestion is just to tough it out until some major retailer decides to import them which may make it somewhat cheaper since they'd be importing in bulk.
>>319750152
Use a god damn gamepad before you buy a fight stick. Go to a local fighting game meetup if you want to try out a stick, people are usually pretty friendly about letting newcomers try as long as you don't act like some shady piece of shit that wants to steal things.
>>319750508
I dont/haven't played sf4 aside from at parties. Not going to make a fool of myself.
>>319750493
I dig. I've been itching for a competitive game for 4 or so years now. I've come to realize the only genre that cares about this anymore is fighting so I would have to get into fighting.
>>319750498
>live in NZ
>feeling my pain
NO YOU DON'T ANYMORE
>>319750667
If you are so willing, take also a complimentary diet of shmups so you don't feel your monies are wasted
>>319750667
Are you really that insecure? Everyone starts somewhere. I'm not even telling you to enter a tournament, just go to have friendly matches and get a feel for how things work.
>>319750734
I could probably get into shmups. Can anyone reccomend two good ones? Preferably easy and intermediate levels.
>>319750845
Dariusburst (nice for beginners)
Mushihimesama (nice intro into danmaku)
Ikaruga (iconic shmup - can get very difficult at high level)
>>319750839
I don't borrow a tool unless I know how to use it. In this case I don't know how to use the tool or how to do the job with the tool. So I guess yes. It doesn't feel like insecurity though.
>>319750845
Cardinal Sins, Mushihimesama. Both on Steam
>>319750845
If you want to try STGs, at least be aware of the 1cc rule. Don't credit feed unless you just want to practice, and even then it's better not to in the end.
There's a lot of beginner level STGs on steam now. Mushihimesama is a good starting point. Keep an eye on Cave the developer, they're planning on releasing more games on steam soon.
>>319751130
>Mushihimesama is a good starting point
Lolno, it is a good starting point only for danmaku, he's a beginner, he's better off with Dariusburst.
Revolver360 Re Actor is also kinda nice, I kinda liked it, very stylish, uses innovative mechanics too
what material do you use to replace art? are people just using pieces of copy paper????? i don't have a kinkos? does my shitty printer support thicker paper???
>>319751325
You want to use adhesive paper, just about any print shop does it. You'll need a print shop due to the high DPI, a household printer will look like ass.
>>319751281
Dariusburst is also $50 for a ton of generic filler, I'd rather he start with something at least well crafted.and cheaper to get into.
Astebreed was okay if you want a really entry level STG with some varied mechanics.
>>319751281
Original is hardly even danmaku, and Maniac is slow and ez enough
I'm not sure if R360 is good for beginners as it's just a massive patch of blue and you literally cannot see shit
same visibility issues with Assbreed except that game has less blue
actually fuck it just play twinkle star sprites
>not playing on 6 button pad
I'm willing to get a fight stick, but how long do i have to fuckin grind with the fight stick to actually punch out combos successively quickly. Currently, occasionally beating "style" fags online with cheap combos with a gamepad
>>319751910
If you play everyday for atleast a few hours, a month and some probably, if not, then probs a few more. Took my brother about 2-3 months before he got as good as he did and he's still improving.
>>319751518
>Dariusburst is also $50
Come on now, game has a metric ton of content, supporsts ultrawide and dual monitors and is good for some couch fun with up to 4 players, it's a very interesting offer and a refresher, he can bring some bros home for fightan and when they need to freshen up play darius on 4 player mode
>>319726564
At first i thought this was a neckbeard thing
But i played sf4 using a wireless gamepad and the input lag is BALLS, to the point of being unable to finish some of the challenges
>>319734359
If you just need it to work on last gen consoles and PC, consider getting this and replacing the stick/buttons for an extra $40. Pretty much the cheapest way to get a nice case and sanwa parts
http://www.amazon.com/MAYFLASH-Xbox-Arcade-Fighting-Stick/dp/B00NOAWLBE
>>319726564
This whole thread is so fucking autistic, jesus christ
>>319751634
Now that I think about it, Jamestown might be a good one to start with. Basic collecting mechanics for bombs, 4 different ships/weapons, very wide range of difficulty settings, and even 4 players local co op.
The stages are even set up as basically STG training wheel segments since you have to unlock the uninterrupted consecutive stages option.
>>319752303
What kind of gamepad?
It's not difficult to do all the challenges on an official controller.
>>319752443
>Jamestown
I used to like it, but the moment I tried one of the others that have been mentioned I never played it again. It has its things, but it's easily forgettable
>>319752246
Anon, you're assuming he has friends and is even confident enough to invite them to play a game he sucks at. We're talking about a guy who won't even go to a local fighting meetup to try a fight stick out.
And that tons of content is pretty much lots of filler as I mentioned before.
>>319752485
Xb360 gamepad running on my toaster
I guess the tv panel lag is also fucking my shit up
>>319752670
Or you're bad
>>319752627
>you're assuming he has friends
I was going to ask you how could he not have friends and I remembered how I lost them all over their chronic backstabbing disorder.
Then again he could be luckier.
>a guy who won't even go to a local fighting meetup to try a fight stick out
Ah, he's shy about being bad, but he might not be shy among friends if he has them
Also I'm sure he'll find some bros once he gets into fightan
>>319752703
Nah
It is challenge where i need to input two punches really fast, and the second one never registers, or does it too late for the combo to work
>>319752670
>>319752703
this desu, BUT if you really think its the pad just get an SFxT MadCatz fightpad off of ebay or something, those things are built great.
>>319752835
Yeah, probably just bad, that's called a link, they have a tight timing window, you wait for the entire move to finish and then input the next one within a certain number of frames or it won't combo.
>>319752857
>built great
Boy do I have a story to tell.
>order fightpad
>has hardware fault
>repeat
>has harware fault
>repeat
>has hardware fault
And I stopped
>>319752984
I've been using the same one since release and haven't had a single issue myself. Maybe i'm just lucky but alright.
>>319753121
You cannot imagine how butthurt I was about it, because they feel gr8 in your hands
>>319753205
Yeah i'd be absolutely destroyed if mine broke, im so used to it anything else just doesnt feel right. Hoping the new SFV ones feel just as good though.
What artist would you pay to have make fightstick art of your favorite character? I want unique art but I don't want it to be too lewd to use in a tournament.
I modded my fight stick and now that stupid wire that is connected to the joystick keeps coming off, I lost my screwdriver and all this happened on the same day the sf5 stress test went live, fuck my life.
>>319753495
Luis Royo, google image it
>>319726564
>TE2
Guys, I want that hot new Ryu stick when it drops near release of the game. Does anyone know if they're gonna do a sticker for the face like in >>319726860
or a plex cover.
Also is it a waste of money to just have Ryu's face on it, even though I kind of want that.
>>319753910
Talented guy but I'm gunna guess that comissioning him would run a couple hundred if not a couple grand lol.
Looking for something less than $200.
I have a modded Qanba Q1 and it's been working out for me. It's my first stick so I don't plan on getting a new one unless I get good at fighting games. It's really nice for 2d games well.
