I don't have to say much more but I do have to type at least 20 words.
This stick isn't a high quality build. It's not meant to take into a tournament. If you're a casual player and enjoyed playing fighters in the arcade and are getting back into it with the consoles this does support, you can go unmodded.
But not for long. The ability to throw in a Sanwa Stick with an 8 or 4 way gate is just too tempting. The Sanwa Stick costs just about as much as this entire Fighting Stick. The same for a set of 8 buttons. That brings you to potentially still less than a c-note for a custom stick that's supported by several consoles (including Windows PCs).
The price of this stick begs you to crack it open and modify it with a screwdriver, dremel or epoxy. Maybe all three. Break it, buy another one, rebuild it however you like. Add graphics and a layer of acrylic. At this price you should most definitely have fun with it.
The stock stick has a really squirrely stick. The gates are unresponsive and don't give you a satisfying click as you move to a corner. This leaves you with feedback that's just wrong. The buttons are rather soft but don't give you the same feedback as micro-switch buttons do. This is a personal preference thing but the joystick itself is a matter of function.
You need precision and a swift, forceful return to center. You need to feel the gates as you engage every quarter-circle or even just a simple down-forward or down-back. One can live with the stock buttons, but it's hard to even break the stick out without a more responsive joystick.
Update 09/04/14
Finally got around to modding it with a Sanwa JLF Stick and OBSF-30 buttons. Also threw in an 8 way gate. Man, what a difference.
Modding wasn't too difficult. 6 screws and the removal of the rubber feet separate you from the innards of the case. Basically everything went except for the Mayflash mainboard. The removal of old components is easy enough. On this model, the buttons will need a daisy chain common ground. The majority of sticks you can buy are common ground and need to be converted to separate grounds.
The hardest part of the mod was soldering the button connections onto the mainboard. The clearances are really tight, so go light on the solder and try to keep the connections as clean as possible.
The weight of the stick with the new components is just right. The response from the buttons, from the click to the force needed, is perfect. The action of the stick and the 8 way gate, the meaty click of the microswitches, all completely awesome.
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Product information
| ASIN | B0015PHMFU |
|---|---|
| Release date | August 1, 2014 |
| Customer Reviews |
3.7 out of 5 stars |
| Product Dimensions | 9.84 x 9.84 x 1.97 inches; 3.94 Pounds |
| Type of item | Accessory |
| Rated | Rating Pending |
| Item model number | Universal Arcade Fighting |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 3.93 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Mayflash |
| Date First Available | August 13, 2008 |
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Seven years and a modification later these are still kickin'.
I bought two of these for a total of 67.98 7 years ago. There sole purpose was as supplemental joysticks for an arcade cabinet. They worked in that capacity for players 3 and 4 and occasionally for SFIV at my desk for almost 7 years. Finally a couple of weeks ago I decided to modify them. The joysticks where still fully functional, but after years of using real buttons and sticks I finally decided to modify these. The sticks were loose from the get go and the buttons always felt different. They survived my soldering iron to be reborn as slightly better sticks with some budget parts off of amazon. I used the EG STARTS 10x Arcade 30mm arcade buttons, Hilitand Classic Competition Style 2/4/8 Way Game Joystick Ball for Arcade, and Clyxgs Momentary Push Button Switch No Lock SPST Mini Push Button Round. If you have some of these still lying around they could make a great base for modification.
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- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on February 5, 2016
it's a great entry for trying arcade stick in fighting games
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- Rajneesh W.Reviewed in India on July 25, 2015
I bought this Arcade game controller in November 2014. ...
