Customer Reviews

NEW PS2 PS3 PC USB Universal Arcade Fighting Stick (Joystick / Joy Stick)

5 star:		(15)
4 star:		(20)
3 star:		(8)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

Okay Let me just state out that THERE ARE BETTER arcade sticks on the market right now. But if you Consider the Prices,
this fighting stick is a STEAL. The fact that this fighting stick is universal makes its worth go up by a lot. I own
a PS2, a PS3 and have a PC so.. it's real nice to have one arcade stick that works for all my platforms. So Let me
state the Pros and Cons and you can decide if this fighting stick is the one for you. ^_^

The GOOD
-Universal fighting stick works for PS2, PS3, Computer and PS1 games on the PS3
-The buttons are responsive enough to be called responsive
-The Joystick works well and can handle all the crazy movement that you pull off
-The Size should be big enough for most gamers
-According to most people this Fighting stick is Great to mod (I have not done so
yet thought, I might as well wait until something breaks out of my stick before
I got to blow some more cash on it
-ALL BLACK

and.. Here comes

The Bad
-Oddly enough one of my buttons(# 8) has gotten hard and has been troublesome to press,
it's a good thing i never use the button anyway but.. still that's a bad sign right there
-When you play for a while and your hands get sweaty your hand prints are left all over the
buttons and case
-MANY PS2 FIGHTING GAMES DON'T WORK WHILE ON THE PS2 (maybe because I use the PS2 slim but
titles such as Tekken 5, King of fighters 2006 and Soul calibur 3 don't function with the
Arcade stick's JOYSTICK.. in other words you can't move only the buttons work.
-For PS3, there isn't a PS button but.. that should be no big deal
-ALL BLACK

OVERALL
If you're like me and play fighting games on the three platforms then This stick is for you.
Especially if you're a casual fighter, The all black color scheme is kinda cool but at the end
of the day I would of liked color to differentiate buttons easier but HEY that's what modding
is for. I would of gave this stick a 5/5 but because Some of my fighting games on my PS2 don't work
with this stick and one my buttons cracked out. I gotta give it a FOUR OUT OF FIVE

I hope this was helpful to you ahah

Excellent Beginners Platform for introductions to arcade stick usage.
For the price , its definitly a steal if you are planning to Modify this case with Sanwa/Seimitsu and if you dont wish to dremel the case you can also look for Crown 203A pushbuttons. A multisystem compatible PCB and a solid plastic case for $36 is worth just the two, though the half-baked CHEAP Hori Joystick and buttons do come up to a hefty $15 on thier own. You get what you paid for, and its possibly the easiest if not simplist modification projects possible for the price.

Great arcade stick, works great with Mame. I'm running Vista and I plugged it in and I'm up and running right away. You need to install the software that comes with it to get turbo and macro functions, but I'm not really interested in that so I haven't used it.

The overall constructions seems very durable. It has a metal bottom and high grade plastic on the top and sides. I wish the stick didn't click and I actually prefer a slightly slender stick, but after playing for awhile, I forgot about my issues with it. The buttons are big, solid and reliable.

You can't beat this stick for the price.

It took me about an hour to get used to its quirks, but this fight stick has really grown on me. In some ways, it outperforms my $300 Hori, but in other ways, it's clear to see that I'm getting what I paid for.

PROS:
-nice, responsive square gate.
-the joystick feels sturdy and well crafted.
-the buttons have just the right amount of give and resistance.
-the turbo and memory options are a nice (but mostly useless) touch. I'm looking forward to using this for a glorious SHMUP I have packed away somewhere.
-plugs right into my ps3, ready to go.
-can be used on just about any current console, given that you have the right adapter (SERIOUSLY, ALL fight sticks should have this option!!!).
-nice set of rubber feet to keep the stick from sliding around.
-very well constructed case that's just begging to be modded.


CONS:
-this stick is relatively small; the button layout for my right hand is fine, but movements with my left hand inevitably cause the side of my hand to chafe along the uncomfortably sharp edge of the case. A bevel would have been nice... a bevel and about 4 more inches of material added to the left.
-this stick is light and is poorly suited for holding in your lap.
-I didn't have much luck with that driver disk.
-I don't understand why the manufacturer couldn't just include the console adapters in the box. It's not a big name manufacturer so the likelihood of being able to find a GC or XB adapter in 5 years is slim.
-now this might just be me, but I noticed input lag or a complete failure to register input when I first got it. This could be owed to a bad connection as I haven't been able to reproduce this, but it's something to bear in mind.
-this stick is absolutely not going to win any beauty contests.
-This *CLICK, CLICK* fightstick *CLICK, CLICK--CLICK, CLICK, CLICK* is really *CLICK-CLICK, CLICK, CLICK* loud. If you're married, you better have a soundproof man-cave. Try to imagine a beach full of demon crabs mating in the dead of winter. That's what this arcade stick sounds like.

All in all, this is definitely the stick you let your honored guest use when he wants to spar in SF4. If he's your enemy, you let him use your un-modded standard 360 dual analog gamepad.

got the arcade stick today, and I have to say that the arcade stick to awesome. I tried playing super street fighter 4 and marvel vs capcom 3, as well as mortal kombat 2, and this works flawessly. no problems. I have yet to try this on a pc, but will update this as soon as I get the chance to do so. but from what I have experienced it is worth the money. as for other people complaining that the stick and buttons are to loud, I haven't noticed this at all. maybe just some sound, but not to the point that your going to wake someone in the next room to you. I can't compare this to other fighting sticks as this is my first one. but for the price you pay for this I bet that it is just as good as all the rest of the arcade sticks out there. but if you choose to go for a joystick that cost more, go ahead but I think you will get the same experience as this more cost affordable as those. all round great product, 5 stars all the way!!!

Ordered through Sewell, fast shipping and cheap. I noticed the arcade stick doesn't work on one of the Guilty Gear series (ps2), Tekken 5, and Street Fighter EX Plus Alpha 2. It's compatible on the PSONE for those who are still interested in. PS3, no problem checked with BlazBlue and SF4. Works flawlessly on all of my emulators (ZSNES, NESTEN, NESTOPIA, DGEN, ETC...) Makes the games more enjoyable, nothing like blasting aliens and jumping on SMB3 on an arcade stick. I won't spend anymore than $50 on one.

Rating: 3.5/5

I purchased this product because for the last few weeks I have been hooked on Street Fighter IV. It's been years since I have been hooked on a fighting game. Everyone had their Street Fighter IV MadCatz Fight Sticks and I found them ridiculously over priced (especially the Tournament Edition), so I got this instead.

Now, I'm no expert by any means, but I've been to countless arcades, know the brands, and know how they work (i.e. wiring). This product is just "meh".

Here are the pros and cons so you don't get a headache reading a long review:

PROS:

- Excellent response time from the stick and buttons. There is no delay whatsoever and the response is flawless.

- Very nice weight and size. It fits perfectly on your lap and if you want to take it somewhere you can just put it in a bag and you're off.

- Pretty durable cable and the cable is a good length. The stick works with the PS3, PS2, and the PC.

Cons:

- The joystick I received was wobbly. I don't know if it's true for everyone, but the one I got was just okay. If you put your finger on the top of it you can move the stick with very little force. It feels like it has been used before. I had purchased it new, so I don't know what's up with that!

- The buttons seem to respond best when you press them directly in the middle, and it can get annoying if you're not pressing it RIGHT in the MIDDLE. This is not true for all the buttons, just a couple. You also have to tap them a little hard, but it's not that bad.

Overall the stick is just good for practice, which is what I got it for. I love Street Fighter IV and this stick is improving my fight stick game. It gets you the practice without a doubt, and that's what most people want, especially for a price like this. For the price it isn't that bad. I barely recommend it due to the buttons and joystick I got.

Eventually, however, you'll want to mod it. I think most people agree with this statement from the reviews I've been reading. This product is VERY good for modding. Just buy a Sanwa joystick and Sanwa buttons and then you'll definitely have a fight stick that will last for a long time. This stick will only last maybe a year or less unless you mod it. I'm looking forward to modding this, and I've only had it for one day.

Overall, get this if you're short on money and if you want some practice with fight sticks. I'm a beginner in terms of actually using a fight stick in a game at home and my game is improving, but like I said I'm dying to mod this because the product itself can only get you so far. There are products out there better than this one, but this is alright for the price.

Yes, this works great for MAME games on the PC. I rediscovered Chop-lifter and this is just the ticket. It's a bit large but solid and heavy duty feeling. No complaints.

The device and driver were automatically resolved by Windows7. No disk was loaded. It comes up as Mayflash Arcade Stick. I just had to make a setting change in the MAME app. Options, Default Game Properties, Controllers to get it to work.

I just got this arcade stick today. I was a bit skeptical that it would not work after hearing many 3rd party controllers don't work on ps3 after update, but it does work!
The stick seems kind of loose and if very wobbly, but does not affect gameplay. The stick however does make a click sound whichever way you move it, but that's not biggie. I felt no input lag what so ever. Buttons are firm and come up after pressing.

Overall great stick for beginners like myself

Only con is that you have to figure out which button corresponds to what ps3 button.

I bought this stick because it was a low cost multi-platform controller that offered pretty accessible modding potential with Sanwa/Semitsu/Happ parts. I haven't yet modded it but I have been playing shooters and fighters with it on multiple platforms and my impression is that it's a good stick, not exceptional due to the buttons, but good overall.

The buttons are a plunger contact type setup like is found in game pads. The button presses the plunger directly onto the contact pad on the PCB which completes the circuit and registers as a button press. This is good enough if you want a general use stick but its not nearly sensitive or precise enough if you're looking to really hone your skill at fighting games. There's just no comparison between mechanical micro-switches and game pad type switches which this setup uses. I'm getting a little far afield with the mod talk though..

Overall I'd say get it if you can score it for around 30 or so. The joystick itself is really nice and responsive, it just fails at the buttons.

I gave it 4 stars because as a first mod stick, it just can't be beat.