Is this arcade stick any good? If not, please recommend

[Dari]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

I need something that won't move so easily (something heavy) when playing. Please recommend if there is something better out there. TIA.

 

[smackababy]

At that price range, your best bet is a Madcatz TE stick. Those are pretty much the best. I have a few and a HORI HRAP VLX (the highest end Hori) and I prefer the TE.

I believe that model linked is good, but I don't know to much about it.

 

[ksheets]

Honestly, After 12 years and numerous systems, I still prefer the trusty x-arcade stick- The thing is just a beast

 

[gorcorps]

Those parts are good, but the base itself looks small so won't be as heavy/stable as others. The TE mentioned above is bigger and should be more stable:

http://www.amazon.com/Street-Fighter...3+arcade+stick

 

[smackababy]

Qanba is also a decent company, but I have only used their sticks in "passing". Never owned one. They are advertised in a lot of FCG, so they can't possibly be rubbish. Also, if you want something a bit different, check out www.hitboxarcade.com.

 

[cmdrdredd]

Honestly, After 12 years and numerous systems, I still prefer the trusty x-arcade stick- The thing is just a beast

I have one and hate it...the buttons aren't as responsive as Sanwa parts and the stick';s microswitches feel mushy with too much throw. That's just my opinion on it. After going Sanwa I can't go back...except maybe Seimitsu.

I've used a QANBA Q4 pretty extensively before. It's every bit as good as the Madcatz TE. Genuine Sanwa everything. It's also compatible with PC, 360, and PS3 out of the box, has a headphone jack etc. http://www.eightarc.com/

 

[purbeast0]

yeah going back to happy joysticks after using sanwa just doesn't cut it. sanwa is just better in every which way. only time i use happ is on my ki2 cabinet.

 

[cmdrdredd]

The x-arcade isn't even happ parts. Its not anything used in real cabs, either in NA or JP

 

[Imported]

The HRAPs are good sticks. I preferred it to the TE when I had one a few years ago. Sold them to build a couple customs. I regret it now.. the customs were expensive and just sit in a closet now as I lost interest. They're also 6-button.

 

[smackababy]

The x-arcade isn't even happ parts. Its not anything used in real cabs, either in NA or JP

Sounds even worse than Happ then. =(

 

[Dari]

I have one and hate it...the buttons aren't as responsive as Sanwa parts and the stick';s microswitches feel mushy with too much throw. That's just my opinion on it. After going Sanwa I can't go back...except maybe Seimitsu.

I've used a QANBA Q4 pretty extensively before. It's every bit as good as the Madcatz TE. Genuine Sanwa everything. It's also compatible with PC, 360, and PS3 out of the box, has a headphone jack etc. http://www.eightarc.com/

Daddy likes. Sold. Makes my decision easier considering Madcatz is no longer available.

EDIT: What's the difference between Fusion and Qanba?

 

[Imported]

I forgot to mention I had swapped to Seimitsu buttons on my HRAP.

 

[cmdrdredd]

Daddy likes. Sold. Makes my decision easier considering Madcatz is no longer available.

EDIT: What's the difference between Fusion and Qanba?

Eightarc fusion doesn't have carrying handle and is $50 more, and has the start/select/home buttons all on the top panel. Qanba has the handle and the start button on the face. There is no lock out for it so you may accidently pause the game during furious play if you start mashing.

 

[Dari]

Eightarc fusion doesn't have carrying handle and is $50 more, and has the start/select/home buttons all on the top panel. Qanba has the handle and the start button on the face. There is no lock out for it so you may accidently pause the game during furious play if you start mashing.

Thanks.

 

[SGX]

As long as it has Sanwa parts, you're good to go.