Mad Catz Street Fighter iv fighter pad [Archive]

Drag0nsfyre

01-22-2009, 08:27 AM

I was checking the decent review on these on IGN. Now I'm wondering if I should pick up the 360 version instead of the PS3 and maybe one of these if the D pad will work alot better then the 360 controller. I do however have a DOA fighting sick so I could easily use that just as well I'm sure. They are also available for the PS3.
They look pretty cool. :)

IGN gave them a 8.7
http://gear.ign.com/articles/946/946596p1.html

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sidnotcrazy

01-22-2009, 09:19 AM

They do look great! I have a old Ryu pad they releassed with the anniversary collection that I am currently using with SSFII Turbo, but man these look even better.

The only thing is these pads seem really pricey at $45 a piece. Is it just me or are controllers way too exspensive these days?

DKTheArcadeRat

01-22-2009, 09:22 AM

Are there more characters or just the five pictured? I might just have to get one as I can't imagine playing SF4 and doing good at all with a standard controller.

heybtbm

01-22-2009, 10:06 AM

I've been hearing so many good things about these controllers (mainly the improved D-pad) that I bought one yesterday (Ryu, 360 version). They don't ship until February 20th or so. I think the upcoming Sega Genesis collection might benefit the most from this controller. SF4 shouldn't be too bad either. I guess I'll find out first hand at the end of February.

Also: These are $39.99 at Amazon...and...you can pick which style you want. Gamestop is just selling them randomly. They won't guarantee you a particular character....very lame.

I can't believe I'm excited over a Madcatz product.

TonyTheTiger

01-22-2009, 10:46 AM

I can't believe I'm excited over a Madcatz product.

That's what everyone is saying but considering they put this together...

http://www.capcom-unity.com/totoroslayer/blog/2009/01/12/the_new_king_of_sticks

...it appears 7th time's a charm. Here we have a company genuinely looking to turn its image around. And from what I've seen, despite being someone who swore off Mad Catz years ago, they're doing a hell of a job.

Solertia

01-22-2009, 10:47 AM

I can't believe I'm excited over a Madcatz product.

QFT. I feel the same way. Very surprising.

MarkMan

01-22-2009, 11:55 AM

maxlords

01-22-2009, 12:48 PM

These are still rechargable wireless pads right? These would be GREAT for some of the PSN games.....or 360 Live games....

Trumpman

01-22-2009, 01:05 PM

I think I'm getting the $80 arcade stick. The higher end one looks nice but I can't bring myself to spend $150 on a controller. SFIV should be a lot of fun, though.

TonyTheTiger

01-22-2009, 02:09 PM

I understand there is a lot of hate towards past Mad Catz products. I hope you guys pick this up (and the arcade sticks) and you can see how much Mad Catz has changed.

:)

If you're in the UK check out the 2 page interview regarding the controllers in EDGE magazine! (Feb 2009!)

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Also just wanted to brag...

http://gear.ign.com/articles/945/945296p2.html

http://gearmedia.ign.com/gear/image/article/945/945296/best-of-ces-2009-awards-20090115113135998.jpg

I've been reading through your thread on Shoryuken.com. Good stuff, MarkMan. And Mad Catz just earned back my trust. Let me ask you, though, since I've been hearing conflicting reports. Will HAPP sticks and buttons fit in this? Thanks.

I also ordered a TE from AlternativeDVD.com. Are they reputable? I only ordered from them because they were the only ones offering a preorder at the time but I'll gladly cancel the order and find it somewhere else if there's doubt I'll get the item.

Solertia

01-22-2009, 02:31 PM

I'm planning on getting the regular FightStick (http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?sku=802973) (I, too, can't bring myself to buy the $150 one :P). It looks impressive, and will be the first MadCatz product I've bought since, well, the 90's lol.

heybtbm

01-22-2009, 02:52 PM

These are still rechargable wireless pads right? These would be GREAT for some of the PSN games.....or 360 Live games....

Both sticks and the 360 pad are wired. Only the PS3 pad is wireless.

RCM

01-22-2009, 03:02 PM

I wouldn't mind picking up a controller for 360 and PS3. FYI, you can use Saturn USB controllers with Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD on PS3. I wonder if it's compatible with SFIV too.

CosmicMonkey

01-22-2009, 05:21 PM

It would seem that those same joystick are �70/�150 in the UK going by Amazon. That takes the piss. I could have imported a HRAP3 for �95, but even that is rediculous (especially when �40 of that is shipping!).

New Net City panel, 2 x Sanwa JLF sticks, 12 x 30mm buttons, 2 x 24mm buttons, 2 x Sixaxis pads (plus wire and soldering) and a custom wooden box is much cheaper and a lot better.

Mayhem

01-22-2009, 06:56 PM

My pre-order for the TE in the UK is for �120, but yeah it's serious dough. I hope all the reviews are on the money heh...

TonyTheTiger

01-22-2009, 07:02 PM

norkusa

01-22-2009, 07:17 PM

There is no way I'd have spent this kind of money for a 360 controller but knowing that I can mod the hell out of it to work on the PS3 and perhaps the PSX/PS2, GCN/Wii, Xbox 1, and perhaps even Saturn and Dreamcast, I'll have the only stick I'll ever need so it would be worth springing for the best.

You can mod the 360 TE stick to play on other consoles? Where did you hear this? I read the articles but didn't see anything about getting it to work on PS3, PS2, etc.

heybtbm

01-22-2009, 07:18 PM

I went back and forth over it for a while but what convinced me to take the plunge is knowing that it'll be more than just a stick for the Xbox 360. There is no way I'd have spent this kind of money for a 360 controller but knowing that I can mod the hell out of it to work on the PS3 and perhaps the PSX/PS2, GCN/Wii, Xbox 1, and perhaps even Saturn and Dreamcast, I'll have the only stick I'll ever need so it would be worth springing for the best. The only problem is finding a convenient way to put all that functionality in there.

Best Buy had the 360 stick pre-orders up this morning (PS3 were back ordered pretty fast). Maybe you should try there. They seem a little more reliable.

Also...don't forget that the 360 HRAP is coming soon to Amazon. No more $75 shipping fees from Play Asia.

ubersaurus

01-22-2009, 07:28 PM

The sticks are made to be relatively easy to mod for dual-PCB action, provided you've got the proper "donor" PCB. Usually a PS1 dual shock.

So if you want something to be used on all those, I suggest modding it so that it has the original PCB, a PS1 dual shock pcb, and get a PS1 to whatever converter for various systems. I know they make converters for damn near everything when it comes to PS controllers - Saturn, Dreamcast, PS3, Xbox, Gamecube/Wii, 3DO, I think even Genesis and SNES...

c0ldb33r

01-22-2009, 09:07 PM

Both sticks and the 360 pad are wired. Only the PS3 pad is wireless.
Really? that sucks. I'm interested in the $80.00 joystick for the 360.

Will it be cheaper than the ps3 version since we 360 users won't have wireless.

Why would they restrict wireless to the ps3 version?

BoomerRaid

01-22-2009, 11:15 PM

Possibly of the fact that the PS3 version, should it become wireless wouldn't respond well as people might not expect. I haven't seen any problems with people playing wireless when it came to playing SFHD with regular wireless PS3 analog controls. It's up to Sony to decide in the future.

I'm not totally hyped for it since I have a HORI stick that helps me warm up for SF4. However, I also have played pad people since NEC9 had their Philly tournies with a SF4 engine console extracted from an arcade cabinet, enabling people to play not only pad, but PS2 controllers as well.

Either way, it's good for a collector's item, but in the long run, you might as well purchase a good Hori/Sanwa stick to really execute those combos and then some.

Two cents inserted; just need 98 more for my practice in Bay Terrace's Peter Pan..Bring that SF4 tourney in Digipress so people can see just how much 360's pwn over ya!

TonyTheTiger

01-23-2009, 12:09 AM

Either way, it's good for a collector's item, but in the long run, you might as well purchase a good Hori/Sanwa stick to really execute those combos and then some.

The tournament edition is a Sanwa, both stick and buttons. The standard edition can be modded with them.

MarkMan

01-23-2009, 11:59 AM

The tournament edition is a Sanwa, both stick and buttons. The standard edition can be modded with them.

That is correct, not only is the TE all Sanwa it has features that are above and beyond any of the current HRAP series of sticks ;)

c0ldb33r

01-23-2009, 01:18 PM

This might be a stupid question - I'm only a casual player but I'm quite excited about SFIV. I don't need the fancy version do I? The 80 dollar stick is fine?

Solertia

01-23-2009, 01:53 PM

This might be a stupid question - I'm only a casual player but I'm quite excited about SFIV. I don't need the fancy version do I? The 80 dollar stick is fine?

I'm in the same boat, and I'm just getting the $80 one.

DKTheArcadeRat

01-23-2009, 02:00 PM

I really want the TE stick but absolutely can't justify $150 on a stick. I am getting a Fighter Pad for sure though, $40 is right up my alley. I would really like a stick, but unless I come across $150 or I get the stick as some sort of gift...its not gonna happen.

c0ldb33r

01-23-2009, 02:02 PM

I used the SF pads for the original xbox and absolutely hated them. To me they felt like 3rd party genesis controllers. As a result, I'm hesitant to drop any cash on the 360 versions :(

sidnotcrazy

01-23-2009, 02:45 PM

Also: These are $39.99 at Amazon...and...you can pick which style you want. Gamestop is just selling them randomly. They won't guarantee you a particular character....very lame.

Thanks man, I can get the one I want (Ryu), and not have to deal with Gamestop. Who always seem to screw me over on stuff like this.

I too am very excited over SF4. I plan to take the entire day off work, and play through the game, and get my butt kicked online till I foam at the mouth!

PSony

01-23-2009, 05:38 PM

I used the SF pads for the original xbox and absolutely hated them. To me they felt like 3rd party genesis controllers. As a result, I'm hesitant to drop any cash on the 360 versions :(

Totally different design and made by totally different company. Also, the PS2 version was actually good.

Leo_A

01-23-2009, 07:00 PM

I have the Hori Virtua Fighter/DOA stick for the 360, which I thought was pretty poor.

I'd like to get something better, but I'm getting confused on what's out there or will be soon.

Someone mentioned the 360 HRAP. is that made by Hori? Someone at AtariAge said Hori has another stick out besides the VF/DOA one, which is much better.

And I thought Mad Catz was just doing 1 stick, now its 2? What does the more expensive one offer over the cheaper version? Real arcade quality parts over cheap Mad Catz produced parts?

What should I go for? I want the best arcade stick for XBLA and Namco Museum that's available domestically online or in stores, I don't want to import anything from overseas and pay for the shipping, and it won't be used for fighting games so the button layouts aren't too important and such if that makes a difference.

I wish X-Arcade would make an adapter, then I'd be all set...

If I go for one that uses genuine arcade parts like the higher end Mad Catz stick does, is it easy to switch it to a 4 way stick if I wanted to play something like Ms. Pac-Man? Or is that not possible (Or difficult to do)?

Also, any chance a generic version of this pad will come out? I'm not a Street Fighter fan and think that artwork is hideous looking, I'd like something plain. :)

c0ldb33r

01-23-2009, 10:05 PM

Also, any chance a generic version of this pad will come out? I'm not a Street Fighter fan and think that artwork is hideous looking, I'd like something plain. :)
I think I read that you could change the graphics in it.

Kitsune Sniper

01-23-2009, 11:23 PM

Totally different design and made by totally different company. Also, the PS2 version was actually good.

I bought a used PS2 SFII pad and I love it. I mostly use it for emulators on my PC, but sometimes I break it out for my SNK games.

XYXZYZ

01-24-2009, 09:34 PM

I'm definitely going with the TE joystick, but I have a sinking feeling I'm not going to be able to get one. Preorders are all booked everywhere I look, and the initial manufacturing run was only 3000 units.

gepeto

01-24-2009, 10:01 PM

gepeto

01-30-2009, 07:38 AM

Damaramu

01-30-2009, 07:53 AM

I have always loved street fighter. I couldn't get into the ex series because of to the fluidity of the gameplay. Anyone play sf4 and how close is it to the alpha series as far as flow? I am so tempted at the tournament stick but I might have to wait until the 99 price range.LOL

I played SF4 at a local arcade. VS action against another guy (I didn't know the two cabs were linked!), his Balrog vs my Chun Li.

Yeah, I'd say there's a definite Alpha vibe coming off this game. It also felt a bit like playing the old EX series on the PSone. I'm not really used to using a joystick for fighting games and I think I would have had better performance if I were using a control pad, preferably a Saturn pad.

Daft Punk

01-30-2009, 08:38 AM

Both sticks and the 360 pad are wired. Only the PS3 pad is wireless.

That's lame Im going to pass until the price drops. I don't even pay that much for the regular wireless controllers. Ive got 3 regular wireless ones and $25 is the most Ive ever spent.

Icarus Moonsight

01-30-2009, 08:57 AM

I played SF4 at a local arcade. VS action against another guy (I didn't know the two cabs were linked!), his Balrog vs my Chun Li.

Yeah, I'd say there's a definite Alpha vibe coming off this game. It also felt a bit like playing the old EX series on the PSone. I'm not really used to using a joystick for fighting games and I think I would have had better performance if I were using a control pad, preferably a Saturn pad.

We have SFIV in Houston!? You must tell me where!!! LOL

This is the best work MadCatz have done since the DC lightguns. Color me impressed. :)

heybtbm

01-30-2009, 09:14 AM

That's lame Im going to pass until the price drops. I don't even pay that much for the regular wireless controllers. Ive got 3 regular wireless ones and $25 is the most Ive ever spent.

I understand why the sticks have cords, but I'm still scratching my head over the reason why the 360 pad has one (and the PS3 doesn't). I was wondering if we won't see a wireless 360 SFIV pad come out in the future.

The situation is similar to the initial batch of wired Rockband guitar controllers for the 360, while the PS3 had wireless from the start. Eventually the 360 got them, but the "early adopters" got stuck with wired.

Xian042

01-30-2009, 10:35 AM

I can't believe I'm excited over a Madcatz product.

Same here. I would get in trouble when I worked at EB Games becuase I told every customer that Mad Catz is junk. Sorry, I didnt want to lie to customers like the rest of the robots.

Now i"m trying to figure out the best way to snag one of these.

norkusa

01-30-2009, 11:40 AM

I was on cag and there was a thread where you could get 10% off by buying there. I preordered the sf4 ce and re4 ce it was like 152.98. Original price was 169.98

I swear they should have a bundle with the te stick.:LOL

Yeah, I ordered the TE stick off Capcom.com a few days ago and my total came to $134.95 shipped. I lucked out too because a few hours later they were sold out. Wasn't until then that I realized I didn't even pre-order the game yet. At least that will be a lot easier to find than the stick.

gepeto

01-30-2009, 05:43 PM

Yeah, I ordered the TE stick off Capcom.com a few days ago and my total came to $134.95 shipped. I lucked out too because a few hours later they were sold out. Wasn't until then that I realized I didn't even pre-order the game yet. At least that will be a lot easier to find than the stick.

Any idea when they will restock? Seems like the only controller availible is blanka.LOL Was there this type of anticipation with the last batch of sticks and controllers?

norkusa

01-30-2009, 10:46 PM

Any idea when they will restock? Seems like the only controller availible is blanka.LOL Was there this type of anticipation with the last batch of sticks and controllers?

Not sure but someone in the CAG thread posted a link to a GiantBomb.com interview with someone at Capcom. They said they didn't expect demand to be so high and that they're rushing to make more, so most likely they'll be restocked.

Damaramu

01-31-2009, 12:45 AM

We have SFIV in Houston!? You must tell me where!!! LOL

Haha! You can play it over at Planet Zero on Westheimer & Kirkwood; right next door to Half Price Books.

If you've never been there, it's not too bad. They're all Japanese style cabinets (shorter so you can sit). For most games, each player gets their own machine. They have primarily fighting games and some gems too. What I remember seeing there:

BlazBlue, Arcana Hearts 2, Tekken 6, Marvel vs Capcom 2, Capcom vs SNK 2, Street Fighter Alpha 3, Killer Instinct....uh...that's about all I can remember for the fighting games. I know they had scores more. They also had some bullet-hell style shooters, some linked racing games: F-Zero, Initial D, and Outrun 2006 and a handful of puzzlers.

The Street Fighter 4 machine is off to the side with plenty of room for spectators and they project the match onto the wall above the cabinets.

Payment for games is done Dave & Busters style; on a card (which they charge you a buck for). They also sell a ton of Japnese snacks and drinks (Pocky, Ramune, and assorted teas and coffees).

Not too shabby. When I went, there were about 4 people in there playing.

Nirvana

02-01-2009, 12:38 PM

I wish they made a Cammy controller. I'd be all over that. But I'll probably get an Akuma one.

MarkMan

02-01-2009, 07:25 PM

I wish they made a Cammy controller. I'd be all over that. But I'll probably get an Akuma one.

Keep a look out for the future ;P

02-02-2009, 03:06 AM

I understand why the sticks have cords, but I'm still scratching my head over the reason why the 360 pad has one (and the PS3 doesn't).

Don't forget how protective of it's wireless scheme that MS is.

Hell, if they didn't even want to give it to Activision or EA at first for their guitar controllers, you know they'd snub a company with a record of shit peripherals like Madcatz.

norkusa

02-03-2009, 06:29 PM

I just got this email from Capcom. Says that there aren't enough controllers to meet demand, but a new batch will be ready in April. So it does look like they'll be making enough to go around for everyone that wants one (or two):

To all who ordered Street Fighter IV Mad Catz controllers from the Capcom Store, Thank You!

As has been widely reported, allocations of the controllers did not meet demand. What this means is that many of you will get a backorder notice on the release date. Mad Catz is working to make more available but they will not be in stock until April. Backorders will be filled as soon as we have additional stock.

Because of this we are limiting quantities to two tournament editions per person; that's two total in any combination. For those who purchased multiple tournament sticks your orders will be reduced down to two. We want to be able to accommodate those who ordered two of the same version so that they could play with a friend. Those who ordered multiples of both versions will see your orders reduced to one of each version.

Thanks again for your enthusiastic support.

TonyTheTiger

02-03-2009, 07:33 PM

I can't believe that Capcom hasn't learned from the Mega Man 9 Press Kit debacle.

For anyone interested, the exact same thing happened in October. Capcom said they would produce roughly 200 Mega Man 9 Press Kits for sale but when they went up on the site they got bombarded with orders. Despite selling through their stock in the first 4 minutes, the site was allowing people to order for about 15 minutes after that. They just recently (as in within a day or two) finished producing enough press kits to fill all the remaining orders.

You'd think after that Capcom would have some sort of automated system in place that would prevent further orders beyond the allocated stock.

Drag0nsfyre

02-03-2009, 08:07 PM

Well I finally placed a pre order over at Amazon for a 360 Ken fighting pad. I should have probably just added the game as well. but I'll just pick that up when it comes out.

gepeto

02-15-2009, 12:38 PM

I picked up the 360 ken fightpad and when I press the 1 clock to 3 oclock(Jumping from left to right) in the heat of battle the character jumps straight up. I was going to exchange it they only had chun li . Then upon further research it seems like a widespread problem. I agree the dpad hole seems off centered. The only way to make it better for me is to press forward then diag.

Jumping diag in a fighting game is one of the most fundamentallty basic moves in any fighter. it is not like a 360 or fatality. The fact that these errors got past testing speaks volumes. The video really explains it well. It is very frustrating when fighting. One can get use to it but we shouldn't have to. On a premier fighting pad. Although the pad is a blessing this is one unforgivable mistake.

I swear it is like the 1st gen psp.
Better than a 360 dpad yes but I can't recommend due to limited stock.

Damaramu

02-15-2009, 01:16 PM

That link goes to a "Malformed Video ID" error.

Here's a good review of the new control pad vs the stock 360 controller. I'm starting to have my doubts about the new controller now...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ewm-allqL0M

Leo_A

02-15-2009, 02:59 PM

I picked up the 360 ken fightpad and when I press the 1 clock to 3 oclock(Jumping from left to right) in the heat of battle the character jumps straight up.

Why would pressing in the vicinity of 1 o'clock followed by 3 make you jump from left to right anyways? Sounds like you'd be pressing in the same area of the controller (Upper right diagonal).

I must be missing something.

c0ldb33r

02-15-2009, 07:00 PM

It's Mad Catz - what did you expect? :(

What about the more expensive arcade sticks? Do they suffer from similar issues?

TurboGenesis

02-15-2009, 09:46 PM

TonyTheTiger

02-15-2009, 09:58 PM

It's Mad Catz - what did you expect? :(

What about the more expensive arcade sticks? Do they suffer from similar issues?

I have the FightStick Tournament Edition and so far I have no significant complaints. I have two issues that are relatively minor. First, the cover of the cord storage compartment is very flimsy. It's probably going to be the first thing that breaks. Second, they must be doing something wrong when they clean the top art because there are these faint marks on it that you can see in the right light. Almost like buffing marks.

Leo_A

02-15-2009, 10:20 PM

Why would pressing in the vicinity of 1 o'clock followed by 3 make you jump from left to right anyways? Sounds like you'd be pressing in the same area of the controller (Upper right diagonal).

I must be missing something.

Edit - I misread that, it makes sense now that I looked at it again. :)

Edit again - I meant to edit my first post, not make a entirely new one by hitting quote by mistake...

gepeto

02-16-2009, 12:01 AM

I had got my control pad this Friday… and have found them to be fantastic.

I have played with great enjoyment:

Raiden Fighters Aces (RFJ)
Trigger Heart Exelica
Ikaruga
R-Type Dimensions (R-Type I)

and my friends played Soul Calibur IV last night and they said it was fine.

I also got the arcade stick (the cheaper model) and the stick works ok but just has a odd feel to it… I am going to be changing it out to a seimetsu stick anyways.

The fighter pad is much better than the 360 dpad. I haven't played other games. I have been playing the super street fighter on live not the high def version and the street fighter anniversary . The funny thing I found out is it is more bearable when playing 3rd strike. The older sf versions it is more frustrating. The best way to describe it is like playing ms pacman and you want to go up and it goes straight so you have to compensate. LOL

gepeto

02-16-2009, 07:10 PM

Update. After extensive play on 3rd strike I notice the diag issue getting much better. It could be a breaking in thing. Also the 3rd strike always responded better could it be a software code? I haven't played the new sf hd version. I am assuming the sf4 response will be like 3rd strike.

I also played rtypes and the response was excellent. I really like the rubberfeel on the bottom of the pad.

kainemaxwell

02-16-2009, 07:37 PM

Nice art design!!

GnawRadar

02-16-2009, 08:34 PM

I just wanted to let everyone know I just returned my gamepad. First, I think that the fact it won't work with PS2 games is stupid, but both of the Madcatz fight sticks also have the same problem and supposedly a patch is on the way to fix that somehow. But after about 2 hours of use some times while playing SF2HDRemix the controller would be stuck on down and if there is a problem like that with only a few hours of use I'm not holding on to it to find out what else will happen with it...good thing it was only a backup and I'm actually going to play SF4 with my PS2 tekken stick.

Famidrive-16

02-17-2009, 02:08 AM

It's Mad Catz - what did you expect? :(

What about the more expensive arcade sticks? Do they suffer from similar issues?

Supposedly the design of the stick is clunky and it can possibly break after a certain time of use.

Julio III

02-17-2009, 02:47 AM

Hmm, I'm only interested in the pad, since after experimenting with a Dreamcast arcade stick, decided I prefer pads. I was initially against the pad because of those horrible images on it. Why can't you give us a plain design pad?? And now there's reports that the diagonals are off?? I mean, if I was to buy SF4 or SSF2HDR I could cope with a 4 button pad because I coped on the Dreamcast but the d-pad is so horrible. So its bad to learn that the d-pad isn't great on these neww pads. Especially as there are no other 6-button pads on the market.

Trumpman

02-17-2009, 01:41 PM

Can anyone give me an opinion on the Hori Fighting Stick EX2? I was thinking of getting the MadCatz FightStick regular edition, but I've been hearing that it has some major problems.

heybtbm

02-17-2009, 02:54 PM

Just get this (https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss__2_7?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=hori+real+arcade+pro+ex&sprefix=hori+re) and be done with it. Reposition the buttons to your liking and you're set.

I'll still be picking up the Ryu 360 pad. I may regret it in end, but I need to see for myself.

Trumpman

02-17-2009, 03:47 PM

Two problems: 1) I don't want to spend $130 on a stick, and 2) I don't know how or have the time to learn how to mod an arcade stick.

Leo_A

02-17-2009, 04:50 PM

The Xbox 360 Real Arcade Pro. EX from Hori has recieved pretty poor reviews, not to mention lots of reports of it quickly dying.

If your going to spend that kind of money, get the tournament edition of the MadCatz stick, it sounds like its built to work well and last longer than a few weeks.

norkusa

02-17-2009, 04:56 PM

Anyone that bought the $80 Mad Catz stick might want to read this:

http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=35471

I've got the TE stick on backorder at Capcom.com but I think I'm going to cancel anyway. I can get by with my DOA4 Hori stick.

heybtbm

02-17-2009, 06:39 PM

The Xbox 360 Real Arcade Pro. EX from Hori has recieved pretty poor reviews, not to mention lots of reports of it quickly dying.

Where? I read the main fighting/mod forums and haven't seen anything negative regarding the HRAP EX.

TurboGenesis

02-17-2009, 06:57 PM

The fighter pad is much better than the 360 dpad. I haven't played other games. I have been playing the super street fighter on live not the high def version and the street fighter anniversary . The funny thing I found out is it is more bearable when playing 3rd strike. The older sf versions it is more frustrating. The best way to describe it is like playing ms pacman and you want to go up and it goes straight so you have to compensate. LOL

LOL any dpad is better than the shit 360 dpad LOL

But my SFIV control pad is working beyond my expectations� I also played Pac-Man CE and it has worked better for me as I had beat my old scores, of which I had initially been playing all these games with my DOA4 stick.

Anyone that bought the $80 Mad Catz stick might want to read this:

http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=35471

I've got the TE stick on backorder at Capcom.com but I think I'm going to cancel anyway. I can get by with my DOA4 Hori stick.

I had heard of this issue, and I'm not too concerned as I will be ordering a seimitsu stick (and sanwa buttons). These sticks are very easy to modify and it is basically all plug and play.

walrusmonger

02-17-2009, 09:04 PM

I picked up the chun li pad for PS3 and I really like it- I love the playstation d-pad, but the buttons are just too mushy for fighting games.

Leo_A

02-17-2009, 10:00 PM

Where? I read the main fighting/mod forums and haven't seen anything negative regarding the HRAP EX.

Pretty much everywhere I looked, I was procrastinating writing a paper last week and was searching for reviews since I was seriousily considering ordering one. Everything from sites like IGN to Amazon, to random pages I found through search engines, to even some well written post at places like GameFaqs, all were pretty negative. Had no shortage of post about inconsistent quality, sticks dying after a few weeks of use, etc.

Where are you seeing these positive reviews? I barely came across any. I urge everyone to do research on this one unless they intend to modify it with decent parts, since I have a feeling you'll feel differently about ordering one after doing so.

Your better off sticking to their VF/DOA stick than paying for their premium model. Its fairly poor too, but at least your only out half the money.

Drag0nsfyre

02-17-2009, 10:59 PM

I picked up a Ryu pad at Gamestop (wanted a Ken one :( ) I have had no real probs with it playing SFIV. It took a little while to get used to but so far I am pretty pleased with it so far. I also have a DOA fighting stick but I have not tested it out on SFIV yet.
SFIV frickin rocks BTW :D

Sotenga

02-18-2009, 02:08 PM

Question: Can anyone talk about how well a 360 fightpad works on the PC playing emulated fighters? I've heard that the response on emulators is unfortunately touchy, and I want to know if anyone can affirm it. A fair deal of wanting a fightpad was due to finally be able to play on GGPO and not having to rely on the keyboard, and it would be gravely disappointing to hear that the fightpad isn't ideal for the task.

Regardless, I still do want one, but they're all sold out on Amazon, and just about all the stores around where I am have them sold out or on reserve to others. I'd gladly take my chances as long as the store has a good return policy, but I don't even have a chance at all. >_<

duo_r

02-18-2009, 02:53 PM

Good thing I made me a wireless 360 joystick! But I am actually buying the PS3 version...but maybe I should use my extra credits to get it on 360 too..... *_*

My PS3 stick is not wireless at the moment, but that can be fixed.

That's lame Im going to pass until the price drops. I don't even pay that much for the regular wireless controllers. Ive got 3 regular wireless ones and $25 is the most Ive ever spent.