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Seiven
04/03/09

In reply to Dream Arcades Xbox 360 Fight Stick Takes SFIV Wireless
looks like HAPP parts...I have recently jumped on the custom joystick scene and there are a TON of gamers out there that customize prebuilt joysticks and make their own that would rival anything manufactured. From custom artwork to full wood milling there are a ton of great artists out there. Check out joystickvault shoryuken or even the custom joystick thread at CAG (cheap ass gamer) there are websites out there to cater to gamers that want joysticks without killing their wallets, or just giving them a "me too" joystick.
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CoHPhasor
04/02/09

In reply to Dream Arcades Xbox 360 Fight Stick Takes SFIV Wireless
"it can connect to an Xbox 360 from 35 feet away-we're assuming through a USB dongle"

I imagine it's as easy as dissecting a 360 controller?

I mean, honestly for what they're going to be charging...
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Mark Wilson
04/03/09

@CoHPhasor: It could be, yes, but I've never seen a third party do that.
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Gilbert Tang Jr.
02/27/09

In reply to Mad Catz Street Fighter IV FightSticks Review
One thing I like about the SE is the ability to swap out the stick and buttons with true Sanwa parts. Classic JLFs that are essentially drop-in compatible with this stick run about $25. OBSF-30 buttons (also drop-in compatible) run about $2.80 each. In all honesty, going that route once you've outgrown the initial setup (and many will) is a great way to go.

The problem with these setups for me, as is the case for many other reviewers, is the spacing between the buttons and the joystick -- much too close for my taste. That said, ultimately, you cannot go wrong, especially as compared to stock controllers.

I'm going to be embarking on the building of my own wireless stick for PS3 using the above-mentioned parts and a Sixaxis PCB. I'm really looking forward to it. If you're interested, check out my Tweets @gtangjr, or via the #SFIV hash.

It's a easy-to-medium difficulty project that will likely cost the same as the MadCatz TE, but I don't have to wig out trying to find one, and I don't have to deal with eBay or Craigslist, paying more than it's worth.
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Xeno
02/27/09

@Gilbert: I plan on upgrading my SE eventually myself. If I decide that I don't like the size I can always move the guts of the stick to a new case. For my money the SE is the best value of you want to play SF IV.
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Gilbert Tang Jr.
02/27/09

@Xeno: Excellent! If you're in the US, this is where I'm getting all my parts: [www.lizardlickamusements.com]

Look under joysticks and pushbuttons.

(I do not work for them, but they have been extremely helpful, so consider this a reference, not a plug.) :-)

GOOD LUCK!
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surfer88
02/27/09

@Gilbert: Seriously, Good Luck. Lizard Lick Amusements is WAY backed up on orders at the moment. Chad Marley, the owner of LL, has been posting regularly on the shoryuken.com forums to let his customers know of this. If you order now, it might take a couple weeks, or you can wait. Anyway, just a heads up, as I have some items on order myself. Happy stick modding!
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Gilbert Tang Jr.
02/27/09

@surfer88: Thank you so much for the well-wishes. I have an ace up my sleeve in that I'm leaving to England for a little while. I'm going to place the order right before I shove off, so by the time I get back it should either be here or very close to it. Thanks for the awesome update. :-)
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ripfire
11/26/08

In reply to Street Fighter IV FightStick Tournament Edition Is $150 in February
If they release this now, I can use it for SF2THDRemix.
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