(Part 2) Top products from r/fightsticks

Here are some items you can use to replicate Jasen's Pro Cables that he makes or use a different branded USB cable.

Jasen uses a Monoprice USB cable. Cheaper to get it directly from Monoprice if you buy a lot in quantity since I'm guessing Jasen does the same for creating his cables. Or just search any USB cable that details it is shielded.
Monoprice

I've used these USB cables as well and has shielding. The OKRAY is used to replicate the Razer Panthera cables and works well.
Cable Matters
OKRAY

The GX12-5P or aviation 12mm 5 pin connector. Can get it from Amazon, and fulfilled for Prime shipping luckily. Else get a bulk order from China like AliExpress for cheaper price per quantity.
Amazon

For color sleeving, it's a 1/8" Techflex Flexo PET or expandable sleeving. You can get this from multiple sellers. Should cost about $5 for 25ft.
Techflex

Then some heatshrink, wires stripper, and soldering iron. If you know how to use a soldering iron (and have the tools), then it's easy and not frustrating. I used the Panthera pinout instead of the TE2+ pinout when soldering the wires to the pins because it matches the actual USB spec diagram in pin order. And then I can use the cable interchangeably with my Panthera and custom case. No need for 2 different cables since the Pantheras flourish the market now.

However, one issue I face is creating a neutrik size mounting plate to install the passthrough cable onto the case. Jasen's makes the metal plates his own so I haven't come up with a solution yet other than finding someone to press some metals plates for me, cut some acrylic, or maybe 3D print it. For now, I just order the Case Side only piece from Jasen.

And that should be it. If you're a person that appreciates their own craftsmanship in tinkering and creating things like this, then this should no brainer and fun.

These are the best sticks at the moment for ps4, IMO.


Hori Real Arcade Pro 4 Kai $150 (black/white/blue/red) (Hori / Sanwa / Seimitsu)

This stick has a Hori branded joystick and buttons (Hayabusa & Kuro) Hayabusa has a good feeling, even considered slightly better than Sanwa by some.

Kuro buttons are quite a different feeling, they are matte with less sensibility than sanwa and have more travel from pressing the button to reach the bottom and being detected.
Most people get rid of their Kuro buttons and swap with Sanwa's tbh, but some like it.

Arcadeshock sells these sticks already modified with Sanwa or Seimitsu parts for some $10 bucks more.

Amazon

Arcaseshock


Qanba Obsidian $200 (Full Sanwa) - Side leds, made more of metal. Shiny, solid, wide and looks cool.

Arcadeshock

Amazon

Razer Panthera $200: (Full Sanwa) - Front button to open and easly access the stick, lower input delay than other sticks (except Broo's UFGB).

Razer

Amazon

Qanba Dragon $300 (Full Sanwa) - Unnecessarily expensive, stick is a tank, easy open design and like 90% of full metal body.

Arcadeshock

Amazon

Hori Real Arcade Pro V. Premium VLX $300 (Black/Red) (Hori parts) - So big it's uncomfortable to travel with, playing with it feels awesome I got one.
Cons are the joystick sounds a little bit too hollow when moving around (you can get used to tho) and has tons of input delay. With some modifications (changing the PCB with a UFGB and Kuro for Sanwa buttons) it's an awesome stick.

Arcadeshock

Amazon

I'm assuming you are on ps4/pc? There are a ton of good sticks to pick from.

• Hori Fighting edge
  
  
• Razer Panthera
  
  
• Qanba Obsidian
  
  
• Madcatz te2/te2+
  
  They are all in the $200 price range and are all great sticks. Personally I have a te2 and love it. For the most part, it just comes down to preference. If I had to pick, I'd probably go for the Panthera since I don't think Madcatz is making sticks again after they came back.
  
  All of these sticks besides the Hori fighting edge use sanwa parts. The Hori stick uses their own parts, but they are really solid from what I've heard (you can swap buttons/joysticks in any of these sticks, so it isn't the biggest deal).
  
  In terms of using custom art, the Te2 is probably the easiest. The Panthera and Te2 are the easest to mod overall because of their clamshell designs where you can open them up with buttons on the front, but all of these sticks are easy to mod.
  
  I've tried an obsidian and didn't like the shape of the case or the way it looks, but that is just my preference.
  
  I'd just look up each of the sticks and see which one looks best to you. You can't really go wrong with any of them.

Qanba Obsidian

• Currently on sale on their main website.
  
  HORI Fighting Edge
  
  Razer Panthera Evo
  
  Hori Rap 4 Kai
  
  The 'Hori Rap 4 Kai' used to be the most popular until the 'Qanba Obsidian' came along. From what I've seen, the Qanba Obsidian is the most popular stick right now. The 'Razer Panthera Evo' is an updated version of the 'Razer Panthera' and it's a solid stick from what I've read.
  
  Personally, I'm looking to get the 'Hori Fighting Edge' next because the button layout got me curious and the aluminum panel seems really nice.
  
  
  
  I have the Qanba Obsidian and Hori Rap 4 Kai so I can speak a little about those.
  
  >Qanba Obsidian
  
  Quite big in size and heavy. Definitely sturdy. Lots of room to rest your arms on. Custom art work replacement is easy. Same goes for replacing the buttons. The miscellaneous buttons up top are a little too small and fat fingering a button happens sometimes.
  
  >Hori Rap 4 Kai
  
  The size and weight lean towards average. It'll rest on your lap nicely and not feel overbearing. Custom art work replacement requires a little work because the default artwork has strong adhesive binding it to the steel plate inside. Replacing buttons is no problem. Miscellaneous buttons are on the right side underneath the right wing. You can also rebind buttons.

Same seller (hikig-online) is one of the people selling the Amazon listing for the same part: https://www.amazon.com/SANWA-JLF-TP-8YT-SK-Adjustable-Tournament-Compatible/dp/B005BIC9QE

And between both their Amazon and Ebay ratings not one person calls them out for selling counterfeits. It's probably all right. Unfortunately I can't give you 100% assurance on that because I don't see that username show up on /r/fightsticks like hklegend does, but there's a pretty good chance it's not a knock-off.

Yes, Hori's Hayabusa buttons and joysticks are just as good as Sanwa parts, and feel only marginally different. Hori joystick has a slightly lighter touch than a Sanwa, but it's not something you'd notice since you're coming from a lower quality joystick - either one will feel very sensitive at first.

Just make sure you aren't getting an older RAP with Hori's older Kuro buttons, which are less good. And if you're willing to spend the extra ~20 Euros, I'd go for the RAP N: it's has a larger, heftier, better (IMO) case design, and a headphone port.
https://www.amazon.de/Hori-Real-Arcade-Pro-PlayStation/dp/B0764DYT7P/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1550087291&sr=8-1

Fightstick

PCB

Joystick

Button plunger

Button base

Dustwasher

Shaft

Battop

LED's

Driver

Breakout board

I think I spent around $600 on it, though half of that was the fightstick itself. I'm not finished however, there are a few more things I want to add:

1. Custom panel, preferably one with a Sega 8 button layout, and some custom artwork, preferable of Super Sentai (I was thinking of doing it with Kyuranger and making the joystick a balltop of one of the Kyutama but I like battops more)
   
   
2. A gold plunger for the 24mm button
   
   
3. A hollow sanwa clear battop for an LED that will diffuse the light properly
   
   
4. A different cable, preferably a braided or flat cable
   
   
   What do you guys think? This is my first major mod on a fightstick, I've never changed a PCB before though I didn't have to do any soldering so it wasn't really that hard

>https://www.amazon.com/Brook-Super-Converter-Controller-Adapter/dp/B00VY4MMGG/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=24U0DR5N1OF38&keywords=brook+converter+xbox+360+to+xbox+one&qid=1572624036&sprefix=brook+xbox+360+to+one%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&smid=A26BKZHHS8SI0Z&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE5MjNZRkRPWkwzSVkmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA1ODA5NDMzSFdSNEtRTk45Nk1LJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA2NDg2NDcxTktWRlA3U0g5Rlc4JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Why padhack when a super converter will accomplish the same feat (with minimal (at best) increase in input lag?

If the stick still works and you don't absolutely need a new one you can just get Brook adapters on Amazon. I have 360 and PS3 Brawlsticks that work perfectly with the adapters on my XBox One.

PS3 -> XB1

https://www.amazon.com/PS3-Xbox-Controller-Adapter-playstation-4/dp/B00WJ1HONE/ref=sr_1_5?crid=26L2XDMJ1FDWH&keywords=brook+adapter&qid=1573771619&sprefix=brook+adap%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-5

XB360 -> XB1

https://www.amazon.com/Brook-Super-Converter-Controller-Adapter/dp/B00VY4MMGG/ref=sr_1_16?crid=26L2XDMJ1FDWH&keywords=brook+adapter&qid=1573771645&sprefix=brook+adap%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-16

So my girlfriend knew I wanted a fightstick and picked me up this for my birthday, and so far I find it so much more comfortable. However, I was planning on changing out parts, especially the actual stick (hard to hit diagonals, hard to get both switches to trigger together and it just feels inconsistent). I was wondering if anyone could suggest parts (heard a lot about Sanwa) and a good place to buy them that will ship to the UK.

Well, at that budget, you have two options: Either get the F500, or get a Brook Converter, either XB1 to PS4 or PS3/PS4 to XB1.

The F500 would require that you plug in a controller whenever you're using it. The Brook Converter would let you buy a higher quality stick like a Mad Catz TES+ or Hori RAP 4 Kai instead and not have to worry about the parts being low quality or dying on you.

In this subreddit, you're probably going to get people telling you to save up and buy a custom enclosure with a Brook UFB instead, but that route has costs in the 200€+ range easily.

I've looked into reviews a bit and it's middling honestly. Everybody's experience is different but I wouldn't personally buy it based on what people say. Brook is great for their circuit boards and converters but this controller was a one off project.


Other options for the record as far as having satellite dish dpads are the Madcatz fight pads and the Xbox One Elite controller. https://www.amazon.com/New-Improved-D-Pad-PlayStation4-PlayStation3-PlayStation/dp/B01HT2TSSQ


I don't have personal experience with any of it but there ya go~

You can go as cheap as this or as expensive as this

An in-between may be this or this (larger, comes with plexi and has custom artwork capability) since you could swap the parts out with your sanwa parts pretty easily.

Another option would be this if you want the same as the F300 but with bluetooth but it'd require some cable splicing as it only has four 2pin connectors while Sanwa uses 5pin for the joystick.

Well I was actually going to get the new venom arcade stick but because it isn't released until the 30th of this month. I was asking about mayflash (as they are the both the same on terms of look and customization) and already planned on getting sanwa parts for it, but for £30 more I could get the hiro rap one on game for £130 look. so it just saves hassle but was really curious.

Venom Arcade Stick - Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Acrylic-Joystick-Replacement-Machine-Controller/dp/B01IJAQS9Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1539937818&sr=8-2&keywords=arcade+stick+enclosure

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Something like that would fit those parts. You can find one with buttons and stick already built in if you have no clue how to wire up everything.

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These cheap buttons and stick are not very good though, and they won't provide you with a very good experience and imo not worth the time and trouble. If you're building from scratch, it's worth it to spend a little bit extra for some quality parts.

this one is nicer (and less lag): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075445R7C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PHtCDbVFYY4T4

Madcatz alpha or the Hori mini either should be good for a kid

https://www.amazon.com/Mad-Catz-FightStick-PlayStation4-PlayStation3/dp/B018HXA6H8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1539551684&sr=8-1&keywords=mad+catz+alpha&dpID=41irUlwKQZL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

https://www.amazon.com/HORI-Fighting-Stick-Mini-PlayStation-4/dp/B014KXMEW4

Razer Panthera Evo: Fully Mod-Capable - Sanwa Joystick and Buttons - Internal Storage Compartment - Tournament Arcade Stick for PS4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J9JTW9L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_w2q4DbCTG2HP1

The hori rap n is cheap on amazon de
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0764DYT7P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_kldZBbW4Y9E9N

I picked up the Qanba Dragon for $239 on amazon.

No.

However, you can use one of these adapters (make sure you update the adapter's firmware first): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075445R7C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PHtCDbVFYY4T4

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075894V5M?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

There you are

https://www.amazon.com/Razer-Panthera-Evo-Mod-Capable-playstation-4/dp/B07J9JTW9L/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=razer+fightstick&qid=1563212685&s=gateway&sprefix=razer+fight&sr=8-1

$169.99 in cart.

https://www.amazon.com/Arrival-Acrylic-Inclined-Joystick-Replacement/dp/B076HMCNK2/

Here ya go!

GL HF Mate

Amazon Sanwa is real

https://www.amazon.com/Joystick-PlayStation-Fighting-Officially-Licensed-4/dp/B01NGYL2NH

https://www.amazon.com/HORI-Real-Arcade-Pro-Soul-Calibur/dp/B01A8L6O1E here is a link to the stick i was referring to.

no, this is the connector you need to plug into the stick
https://www.amazon.com/Aviation-Connector-Thread-Female-Lsgoodcare/dp/B06XRVB93B

also, Jasen's Customs sells a completed one that works with the TE2+, but you'll have to modify the stick because razer uses a different pinout

Uhm... There are apparently two versions.
https://www.amazon.de/Venom-Arcade-Stick-Playstation-lizensierter/dp/B00NHDSINS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=Venom+stick&qid=1556060470&s=gateway&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.de/Venom-Multi-Format-8-Button-Arcade/dp/B072MQC3ZX/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=Venom+stick&qid=1556060470&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Which one?
BTW, I'm not German. There's not a Czech amazon

MDF boards - $2 dollars per 3x3
Crown 307 lever - $24
buttons are sanwa, the price differs between different variables
PCB was https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UUROWWK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

doesn't work on PS4 to my knowledge.



other costs would just be screws and drill equipment.

I don't know about those other sticks but if you want to only use PC and PS3, you can get a zero delay usb board for about $10 and wire it to the SE stick.

The MadCatz Fight Stick Alpha features a six button layout, and is portable/mod-able. From what I understand, you can just clip the buttons out that are hardwired, add quick connects to the ends of the clipped wires, then just add your Sanwa buttons in that way.

https://www.amazon.com/Fighter-FightStick-PlayStation4-PlayStation3-playstation-4/dp/B018HXA6H8

Reyann Zero Delay Arcade USB Encoder Pc to Joystick for Mame Jamma & Other Pc Fighting Games https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UUROWWK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_np6QfY4YDUL6W

Just the cheapo $10 PC only one.

You had literal millions of words in the English language to pick from and you chose a name shared in the FGC hobbyist space. Come on dude.

Also, Fightpad is literally the name of Mad Catz's controller with a d-pad designed for fighting games. Is this willful name-stealing, or are you just making all this shit up as you go?

Have you looked at Hori Fighting Stick Mini? Besides custom work, it seems like one of the smallest available models that don't force you to carry around a dedicated backpack or case, if you're including stuff like books and notebooks.

Hori Fighting Stick Mini for PS3, PS4, and PC

Hori Fighting Stick Mini for Nintendo Switch and PC

Doesn't look like they have a model for Xbox systems, unfortunately, unless I'm completely missing something.