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  • #152
    liamnojo92
    Registered Users Posts: 320 ✭✭liamnojo92


    I found the best prices by just going to google shopping uk and then just searching te fight stick, they range from about 80-140 pounds.


  • #153
    Placebo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,070 ✭✭✭Placebo


    Doctor DooM wrote: »
    Just fyi, back seat modding is a big no no on boards.

    I'm happy enough for the odd joke long as people are getting their answers (which to my knowledge they are).

    you cant be serious ? cant believe you actually posted that.
    No ones really getting the answers, theres only 1`website selling the stick and delivery to here and even that for a hit and miss price.


  • #154
    Doctor DooM
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 25,868 Mod ✭✭✭✭Doctor DooM


    Placebo wrote: »
    you cant be serious ? cant believe you actually posted that.
    No ones really getting the answers, theres only 1`website selling the stick and delivery to here and even that for a hit and miss price.

    I bought one TE off amazon and one off ebay.

    If you check my second last reply, you will note I point out why all the sticks seem so expensive.

    Also your question is not the only one Farz. ;)


  • #155
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,731 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    Heads-up for anyone who wants to pre-order a Qanba Q4:

    €140 +p&p on this store
    via SRK Tech Talk

    *edit*
    Oooh, change buttons to Seimitsu pearls for a tenner? Nice.


  • #156
    Robert ninja
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,878 ✭✭✭Robert ninja


    I'm new to arcade sticks, never used one till just last week. I've only played 3 sessions with my Hori Fighting Stick and damn is it hard. I've come a long way compared to the first dreadful half hour of my learning experience but I still suck hard at it compared to my console controller skill. My question is... in everyone's experience... how long do you think it will take for me to fully adjust to playing stick and be able to bring all my tactics, combos and skill from my controller to the arcade stick? Or, is an arcade stick simply just not for some people?


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  • #157
    Owwmykneecap
    Registered Users Posts: 2,237 ✭✭✭Owwmykneecap


    It depends how much you play in a session and how many sessions you play in a time frame.

    But mostly how smart you play.


  • #158
    PPC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,396 ✭✭✭PPC


    Orim wrote: »
    PPC wins dude. He just wins.

    Still winning

    Just popped the parts in to see how it looks
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    Will get a few more pics when its finished.

    Few more pics here


  • #159
    Doctor DooM
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 25,868 Mod ✭✭✭✭Doctor DooM


    Robert ninja wrote: »
    I'm new to arcade sticks, never used one till just last week. I've only played 3 sessions with my Hori Fighting Stick and damn is it hard. I've come a long way compared to the first dreadful half hour of my learning experience but I still suck hard at it compared to my console controller skill. My question is... in everyone's experience... how long do you think it will take for me to fully adjust to playing stick and be able to bring all my tactics, combos and skill from my controller to the arcade stick? Or, is an arcade stick simply just not for some people?

    I can really play on pad or stick, but always find I lack an amount of precision on a pad.


    It's all muscle memory, the more time you sink in, the easier either will get.


  • #160
    Robbknoll
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 322 ✭✭Robbknoll


    Hey guys just thought id drop a post thanking kiki for dual modding my TE. Used it for the first time today and giggled like school girl when it worked on the xbox. At least this is one playstation item i have that'll actually get some use :D


  • #161
    Naphiel
    Registered Users Posts: 1,022 ✭✭✭Naphiel


    Picked up a Madcatz tournament edition on people's recommendation here. Managed to get the Blazblue version for fairly cheap and absolutely love it. Thanks guys. :D
    Robbknoll wrote: »
    Hey guys just thought id drop a post thanking kiki for dual modding my TE. Used it for the first time today and giggled like school girl when it worked on the xbox. At least this is one playstation item i have that'll actually get some use :D

    Is it hard to mod? I've been considering attempting to mod mine to join in some casuals since I got it for the PS3 and the majority here play on Xbox.


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  • #162
    evad_lhorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,892 ✭✭✭evad_lhorg


    I have a perfect condition tournament edition stick for xbox 360 for sale if anyone is looking.


  • #163
    Robbknoll
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 322 ✭✭Robbknoll


    Naphiel wrote: »
    Picked up a Madcatz tournament edition on people's recommendation here. Managed to get the Blazblue version for fairly cheap and absolutely love it. Thanks guys. :D



    Is it hard to mod? I've been considering attempting to mod mine to join in some casuals since I got it for the PS3 and the majority here play on Xbox.

    Id really only know how to mod buttons/ball tops/skins etc but i wouldnt try dual modding it myself, there are different ways of doing it appareantly tho. If your any good with soldering and that kinda thing there are some good vids up on you tube that help you step by step.


  • #164
    Naphiel
    Registered Users Posts: 1,022 ✭✭✭Naphiel


    I'm not too bad at soldering but considering how much TEs cost I'm a bit reluctant to go pulling it apart, since it's only 3 weeks old. :p


  • #165
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,731 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    Naphiel wrote: »
    I'm not too bad at soldering but considering how much TEs cost I'm a bit reluctant to go pulling it apart, since it's only 3 weeks old. :p
    I modded my SE within 2 days of getting it.

    But then I am a bit mad.

    re: dualmods, PS3 ones are slightly more expensive to dual-mod than 360 models (since solutions to add PS3 functionality have been easier, and hence cheaper, to create).


  • #166
    hdaniel
    Registered Users Posts: 95 ✭✭hdaniel


    Selling a mad Catz SE If Anyones intrested:)


  • #167
    Sagat06
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,170 ✭✭✭Sagat06


    put it up on adverts and put the link in here


  • #168
    chopperbyrne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,041 ✭✭✭✭chopperbyrne


    hdaniel wrote: »
    Selling a mad Catz SE If Anyones intrested:)

    360 or PS3 and how much?


  • #169
    hdaniel
    Registered Users Posts: 95 ✭✭hdaniel


    chopperbyrne wrote: »
    360 or PS3 and how much?
    http://www.adverts.ie/xbox/xbox-360-mad-catz-se-arcade-stick-fight-stick/543536

    :)


  • #170
    mackg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,938 ✭✭✭mackg


    I'm getting a TE soon and was wondering how much it costs to dual mod a ps3 stick.I have a 360 but all the ps3 sticks seem to be a fair bit cheaper than the 360 ones at the moment and if its cheaper to get a ps3 and dual mod it than to just get a 360 stick il go that route.

    One of the lads i live with is an electronic engineer so im sure he can take care of whatever work needs to be done.

    I definitely plan on switching to stick so the longer i stay on pad just seems like wasted time.


  • #171
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,731 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    mackg wrote: »
    I'm getting a TE soon and was wondering how much it costs to dual mod a ps3 stick.I have a 360 but all the ps3 sticks seem to be a fair bit cheaper than the 360 ones at the moment and if its cheaper to get a ps3 and dual mod it than to just get a 360 stick il go that route.

    One of the lads i live with is an electronic engineer so im sure he can take care of whatever work needs to be done.

    I definitely plan on switching to stick so the longer i stay on pad just seems like wasted time.
    No, it is much cheaper, and easier, to dual-mod a 360 TE to include PS3 functionality.

    Please check out SRK user Toodles' lastest work: the 'Kitty' class board


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  • #172
    DarkTalant
    Registered Users Posts: 319 ✭✭DarkTalant


    @kiki Are you planning on ordering any parts anytime soon cause I need some to repair my stick/build the next one?


  • #173
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,731 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    Nope, I'm broke.

    I've said before that if anyone wants to do a group order, I can advise on what parts to get/how to save a few quid, and will install for a sammich.


  • #174
    DarkTalant
    Registered Users Posts: 319 ✭✭DarkTalant


    Righteo, in that case I'll order some in myself. Does anyone else want in?


  • #175
    Dreddybajs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,229 ✭✭✭Dreddybajs


    I'll pay you a fiver to throw your current stick in a fire Talant :pac:


  • #176
    Doctor DooM
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 25,868 Mod ✭✭✭✭Doctor DooM


    DarkTalant wrote: »
    Righteo, in that case I'll order some in myself. Does anyone else want in?

    Me me me

    I need a new stick and new buttons and I need a kiki to put them in. :D


  • #177
    DarkTalant
    Registered Users Posts: 319 ✭✭DarkTalant


    Dreddybajs wrote: »
    I'll pay you a fiver to throw your current stick in a fire Talant :pac:

    Not a chance!

    Doctor DooM wrote:
    Me me me

    I need a new stick and new buttons and I need a kiki to put them in. biggrin.gif

    kk, What exactly are you looking for?
    I'll probably order tomorrow or friday so if anyone else needs anything better give a shout before then.


  • #178
    Placebo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,070 ✭✭✭Placebo


    Dreddybajs wrote: »
    I'll pay you a fiver to throw your current stick in a fire Talant :pac:

    LMAO
    count me in too :pac:


  • #179
    Doctor DooM
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 25,868 Mod ✭✭✭✭Doctor DooM


    DarkTalant wrote: »
    Not a chance!




    kk, What exactly are you looking for?
    I'll probably order tomorrow or friday so if anyone else needs anything better give a shout before then.

    I don't know what they're called :D The standard Sanwa jlf stick from a TE and 6 buttons in the grey colour... Dark Hai is it?

    I don't really do sticks, give me a hand here kiki :)


  • #180
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,731 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    Doctor DooM wrote: »
    I don't know what they're called :D The standard Sanwa jlf stick from a TE and 6 buttons in the grey colour... Dark Hai is it?

    I don't really do sticks, give me a hand here kiki :)
    Already did:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056238222

    *edit*
    Post in that thread if you're not sure what to buy.


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  • #181
    Owwmykneecap
    Registered Users Posts: 2,237 ✭✭✭Owwmykneecap


    Kiki did you ever make that guide you were on about?

    If not can you just point me in the right direction re: that dual mod yoke i got off ya. Have the time on my hands over the next few weeks to do it.


  • #182
    Rob2D
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,449 ✭✭✭Rob2D


    Picked up a Round 1 TE for €60 today. Hopefully, I will be able to bond with it. The thing seems to have a mind of its own, wild and untamed.


  • #183
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,731 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    €60?
    That's a steal, the parts alone are worth that (new).


  • #184
    Rob2D
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,449 ✭✭✭Rob2D


    I know. Found it on adverts.ie of all places!

    And the funny thing is, I was like the 5th or 6th person to try buy it. All the other sales had fallen through. Plus the guy only lived like 20mins away from me. And original asking price was €120. Lucky or what?!


  • #185
    ondafly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,182 ✭✭✭ondafly


    might be of interest to someone - the Street Fighter Arcade stick is €100 in HMV Blanchardstown, both 360 and PS


  • #186
    chopperbyrne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,041 ✭✭✭✭chopperbyrne


    ondafly wrote: »
    might be of interest to someone - the Street Fighter Arcade stick is €100 in HMV Blanchardstown, both 360 and PS

    Which one?

    There are several Street Fighter arcade sticks.


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  • #187
    ondafly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,182 ✭✭✭ondafly


    this one

    SF4-RD2-8838.jpg


  • #188
    mackg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,938 ✭✭✭mackg


    Was thinking about trying to make it to HMV to get a TE and decided that I could probably squeeze this into a trip up for the next inferno. I was looking at the dublin bus timetables and have it worked out that its possible IF dublin buses run on time, is this the case? Will be getting a TE at some point and the way i see it the sooner the better.

    Alternatively there are a few sticks on amazon.fr more expensive but without half the hassle. Anyone have any idea what the shipping would be from there and are there any hidden costs im not aware of?


  • #189
    eco2live
    Closed Accounts Posts: 494 ✭✭eco2live


    I was in there on Saturday and they only had PS3 TE2s in Blanch. None for 360. I asked about the 360 one and they said that they where out of stock and would not be getting them in again. I was going to pick up a spare and mod it.

    Where in the shop did you see it?


  • #190
    arcadesan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭arcadesan


    I'm "trying" to buy an x arcade stick off adverts (but the guy is soooo slow with getting back to me) and I'm wondering if anyone knows of anywhere I could get an alternative twin arcade stick which I could use for an xbox. A mate of mine sorted me out with a load of MAME games on it and I have yet to touch any of the fighting games.

    the only other stick I can seem to find is this (which of course is outta stock) http://www.estarland.com/Playstation.product.36637.html

    I have a budget of 100 euro, so it limits me I know, but any tips would be helpful. Basically anything that could be connected to an xbox with an adaptor :)


  • #191
    Yreval
    Registered Users Posts: 1,762 ✭✭✭Yreval


    The only other option I can think of is the Sega HSS-0130 Virtua Stick Pro - it's a Saturn stick, but I'm guessing there has to be some sort of adaptor to make it work with an Xbox.

    4300342346_b3f9b9bf7b.jpg

    Probably outside your budget, though. Failing that, you could try building one yourself. Either way, an alternative is something I'd look into, as the X-Arcade is, to put it mildly, not the best-quality stick out there.


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  • #192
    arcadesan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭arcadesan


    ended up getting 2 of these ... http://www.consolesandgadgets.co.uk/catalog/xbox-arcade-stick-p-1595.html

    I'm hoping that there's some wires attaching the buttons/joystick to the pcb in them so I can use my own buttons and joystick on my control panel (don't want to melt another pcb).


  • #193
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,731 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    Have you still got time to cancel your order? :D

    I'm betting that the buttons (and maybe even the "stick") won't be using microswitches and be horrid contact-pads instead.

    Madcatz TvC Wii stick has good Sanwa-knockoffs in it, and would've been readily-moddable to USB.
    2 of those would run you GBP£50 on AmazonUK; then 2x Dual-Strike boards for PC/PS3/original Xbox support for €60-odd.


  • #194
    arcadesan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭arcadesan


    nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!! :(

    I've a friend over on retro games trying to trade off his old jamma boards for help soldering his xbox pads. I was trying to avoid the same fate as him ...!!

    Balls anyway! Looks like I'll be creating some sort of horrid mutated control panel from 2 of these sticks glued together!!!


  • #195
    arcadesan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭arcadesan


    This is sweet ... just what I needed, before I blew my wad on those other cheap sticks!!

    http://www.arcadepower.ca/tutorial09.html


  • #196
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,731 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    Nah, DIY stick building is only cost-effective/fun if you already have tools & a workshop.

    My dad & myself have probably spent thousands on tools & bits in the last few years, while my stick components would be less than 10% of that.


  • #197
    arcadesan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭arcadesan


    yeah, I know what you mean alright. Equipment can be pricey.

    Sure I've a few arcade cabinets that I could plunder for parts anyway, I could make a mean looking control panel from the outside, it'd just be empty inside!!

    On what could be a good note (depending on the outcome of my email to the shop) it appears that the fighting sticks I bought are out of stock (I'm quite sure they were in stock when I bought them ... there were some other sticks that I would have preferred, but I saw that THEY were listed as o.o.s. and thus ended up buying the ones I did). I emailed the shop and told them about it, saying I wouldn't spend money on items that weren't in stock etc and that I want to cancel my order.

    Fingers crossed ....!


  • #198
    mackg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,938 ✭✭✭mackg


    http://www.focusattack.com/products/Qanba-Q4RAF-XB360-PS3-PC-Compatible-Joystick-PREORDER.html

    Anyone who knows anything about sticks be able to tell me if this sounds like a viable alternative to a TE


  • #199
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,731 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    mackg wrote: »
    http://www.focusattack.com/products/Qanba-Q4RAF-XB360-PS3-PC-Compatible-Joystick-PREORDER.html

    Anyone who knows anything about sticks be able to tell me if this sounds like a viable alternative to a TE
    Absolutely.
    I'd even say it's better.

    Try to order it from here instead, though: http://www.danstacave.com/boutique/?page_id=5&category=16&product_id=69


  • #200
    Dreddybajs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,229 ✭✭✭Dreddybajs


    K.O.Kiki wrote: »
    Absolutely.
    I'd even say it's better.

    Try to order it from here instead, though: http://www.danstacave.com/boutique/?page_id=5&category=16&product_id=69

    How can you say it's even better without ever seeing one irl


  • #201
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,731 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    It's full-Sanwa, solid construction (I've seen inside pics), and PS3/360 out-the-box.

    Plus the Start button is on top, so that's a plus IMO.


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