(Part 3) Top products from r/Fighters

Well you get what you pay for when it comes to arcade sticks. When I was doing research to get mine I found that the qanba q1 doesn't have quality parts. If you are new to fighting games and want to try a stick out then this may be a good one since it is cheap, but it is really easy to upgrade the buttons and sticks to higher quality ones.

I also read on srk that pcb failures have been reported, but the person said that it happened to his stick, but not his friends. so idk about that

That being said madcatz sticks are quality. If you get a tournament ediciont (TE) then they will come out of the box with good parts and they are known for lasting several years. They are more expensive though. As for pc support the x box ones do have official pc support but the ps3 ones do not. The ps3 ones may still work with your computer if you get lucky with the chipset you have in your computer. I got a madcatz SFxT ps3 arcade stick when it was on sale and it does work with my computer so you may want to do some research on your specific computer.

If you could spare the extra 40 sollars and don't mind that it is a ps3 stick I highly reccomend this stick, but if you just want a beginner arcade stick that you can upgrade later if you like it then the qanba q1 would be ok

For a nice all-in-one cheap solution, I'd go with the Elite F300.

If you're willing to mod, then I'd suggest a 8bitdo N30 w/ Sanwa buttons and Sanwa joystick. This will give you the same as above but with bluetooth and I'm pretty sure it will eliminate the need for an extra controller to get it hooked up to xbox/ps.

If you're looking for something bigger but still cheap, then I would have to suggest a used Razer Panethera or Hori RAP 4 on Amazon for about 100-130. The returns on Amazon Warehouse are usually people who tried the stick for an hour or two and didn't care for it. They're usually pretty damn nice and offer around 30-40% discount. I once got a "used" display shelf that still had all the protective material on and around the shelf, like the sticker kind that you can't re-apply... so I guess somebody literally just opened the box and said well nevermind and returned it.

I spent 10 edit: minutes scoping out a physical copy. For those who don't know, only release was in Japan on Super Famicom.

Typical eBay pile of fake reproduction carts, including with unauthorized use of fan translation. Let's skip those.

Including shipping, one Buy It Now CIB for $60. Loose is $34-40, though bidding should be cheaper in the end.

As Gundam Wing was much more popular outside of Japan (Toonami!), worth looking at Japanese auctions. No eBay in Japan but Yahoo Auctions is popular and Rakuten and Amazon also worth checking. Should definitely be cheaper for CIB. I don't think worth the proxy bidding and shipping fees for loose.

This was the one I was looking at specifically. (https://www.amazon.com/Sanwa-GT-Y-Octagonal-Restrictor-Joysticks/dp/B004AU0H4U/ref=pd_bxgy_63_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B004AU0H4U&pd_rd_r=VQ8SQBR63J75W000T081&pd_rd_w=oE2PY&pd_rd_wg=XYPss&psc=1&refRID=VQ8SQBR63J75W000T081)

I'm used to Dualshock sticks, which I think are octagonal. I'm not against learning squared ones though. I feel like getting a Sanwa would give me an excuse to learn how to work on a stick internally too.

And again, thanks a whole lot for the help.

Yeah it's very expensive. The Tournament Edition is the same price but can be opened and components can be easily replaced. But I really like the classic arcade design.

http://www.amazon.com/ConsoleTuner-Titan-One-Xbox-playstation-4/dp/B00LH5XZQS
That's what I was referring to but as I said if its compatible with PC I'll be fine with it. I just want something that's good for mk and usf4

I was in the same situation as you were in May.

It's actually closer to $350 CAD with the shipping and the conversion rate. I don't even know what the import duties are going to be like.

Best buy has the CronusMax Plus for $69.99 CAD plus taxes. It won't be tournament legal, and a converter hooked up to a computer is bound to introduce input/translation lag but it'll let you play on the keyboard.

You might consider a xim4 for $270 CAD or so but at that price range you might consider the hitbox.

Alternatively, you can buy some precut hitbox plexiglass and buttons and convert your HRAP4. /r/fightsticks will have more information on that, or google.

Edit: Here's a shoryuken thread on the topic.

It is the same cable that is used on these https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0063BCQ1Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1467638076&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=mlg+pro+cable&dpPl=1&dpID=41QVTIteEDL&ref=plSrch
You can sometimes find the Madcatz MLG Pro cable on eBay or at a local Gamestop.

Good luck!

Reason for MS's price: It's possible that the MS Store is trying to clear the item out of its inventory.

Reason for the Amazon price: It's not the only one on Amazon. This submission for the same stick is $172.

You might want to try Virtua Fighter 2 for Windows. It's not too combo dependent. http://www.amazon.com/Virtua-Fighter-2/dp/B0008E8AYG/ref=sr_1_6?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1376575985&sr=1-6&keywords=virtua+fighter+2 $0.60

and $2.99 http://www.amazon.com/Sega-40557a-Fighter-28-Download/dp/B004J4WZEM/ref=sr_1_4?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1376575985&sr=1-4&keywords=virtua+fighter+2

Head to Head network play via modem, TCP/IP, IPX andserial link.

Steam's Capcom sale just ended, but Amazon is selling Ultra Street Fighter 4 for same price ($7.50). Don't know when it will end, but it's something
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I'd probably replace the buttons and joystick for sanwa on all these though.

http://arcadeshock.com/products/hori-ps4-rap4-kai

http://www.amazon.com/HORI-correspondence-Arcade-controller-Pro-V5-Hayabusa/dp/B00S94RODA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1426716962&sr=8-4&keywords=hori+ps4

http://www.amazon.com/HORI-correspondence-Arcade-controller-Pro-V4-Hayabusa/dp/B00JK9LQ78/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1426716962&sr=8-2&keywords=hori+ps4

https://www.amazon.com/PS3-Versus-Controller/dp/B0051MQK6K/ref=pd_sim_63_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0051MQK6K&pd_rd_r=2QJMY13XVWQPMD7EPFN2&pd_rd_w=wL9TY&pd_rd_wg=vxEo5&psc=1&refRID=2QJMY13XVWQPMD7EPFN2


I completely forgot that they made generic versions. The ps3 one is the cheapest at $16ish, the 360 version will run you closer to $30.

Sweet that you picked the game up. Here's a link to the discord to find matches/learn things : https://discord.gg/6qR2CQy

http://www.amazon.com/Street-Fighter-Chun-Li-Tournament-PlayStation-4/dp/B0166QDR5G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1453463335&sr=8-2&keywords=TE2

close enough?

Amazon link for people interested

I guess it has a "fighters" mode

It might just be the standard 360 breakaway cable? https://www.amazon.com/Trenro-Wired-Controller-Breakaway-Xbox-360/dp/B0055464UQ

If it uses wireless 360 tech, http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows/dp/B000HZFCT2

http://www.amazon.com/Marvel-vs-Capcom-2-Pc/dp/B00006LEM1/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457597959&sr=8-1&keywords=marvel+vs+capcom+2

For $22 you could instead get the Immortal Action Pack which includes

• Batman Arkham City GOTY
  
  
• Lord of the Rings: War in the North
  
  
• Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection
  
  
• Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition
  
  I would recommend checking out the reviews on both MK titles before buying.
  

Hi Redshft,

As a warning, you're going to have to "learn" to use the fightstick. I literally hated it at first. It's so "new" you will suck.

http://www.amazon.com/Fighter-FightStick-Tournament-Edition-Playstation-3/dp/B001M25AY6/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1376255474&sr=8-7&keywords=mad+catz+fightstick

That fightstick is hands down the best, and you're going to spend $100 on your stick. Go ahead, just throw down the extra cash and get something that isn't cheap. I promise you, it will be worth it.