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ASIN	B001M22WN8
Release date	February 20, 2009
Customer Reviews	120 ratings 3.7 out of 5 stars
Product Dimensions	8 x 12 x 20 inches; 0.01 ounces
Type of item	Video Game
Item model number	SF4047380/02/1
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	Yes
Item Weight	0.01 ounces
Manufacturer	Mad Catz
Date First Available	November 20, 2008

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The official Street Fighter IV FightStick Tournament Edition controller for Microsoft Xbox 360 was designed for fighting game fans to recreate the quality, gameplay and precision found in arcades. Using the exact Sanwa joystick and 30mm buttons found in official Street Fighter IV arcade machines, along with realistic spacing and an eight-button layout, the Street Fighter IV FightStick Tournament Edition brings the true arcade experience right into your home. With separate turbo settings for each button and the best components, prepare yourself for hours of competition, no quarters necessary.

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Customers find the Xbox 360 Street Fighter IV FightStick Tournament Edition to be a solid, well-constructed controller with extremely responsive buttons and excellent functionality. They appreciate its feel, noting it's comfortable on the lap, and one customer mentions it brings the arcade experience home. Customers consider it worth the price, with one noting it's better than even the best arcade sticks, and they find it easy to set up.

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21 customers mention "Build quality"18 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the build quality of the controller, noting its solid construction and great condition, with one customer mentioning it provides just enough resistance.

"...The controller is also well built, since i've taken my frustration out on it, and your hand or whatever you hit it with will break before the..." Read more

"...It's big, durable, a little compartment of the chord to store, turbo functions, overall just great...." Read more

"...I must say though this is a extremely well built arcade stick and it being made by Madcatz shocked me on the fact they are known to make very poorly..." Read more

"...The ABS plastic shell and metal top plate make this thing nearly indestructible...." Read more

18 customers mention "Buttons responsiveness"13 positive5 negative

Customers praise the responsiveness of the controller's buttons, particularly the turbo buttons, with one customer noting that performing combos is now much easier.

"...The buttons are extremely responsive no lag in between button press and attack...." Read more

"Stick and buttons are great, only problem is that it arrived with covers where the 4th kick and punch buttons should be." Read more

"...but the throw (size of handle and travel) on the stick is too big...." Read more

"...The controls are easy to get used to, especially if you have played in an arcade, and the Japanese button layout takes no time to get used to...." Read more

16 customers mention "Functionality"12 positive4 negative

Customers find that the Xbox 360 Street Fighter IV FightStick Tournament Edition works beautifully, with one customer noting that all buttons function well and another mentioning its responsiveness.

"...Its very responsive aswell...." Read more

"...the xbox 360 version of the round 1 arcade stick will also work for PC you should be able to play and enjoy meany arcade games with it via PC...." Read more

"...tried using it for Pac-Man and Galaga, and I have to say it doesn't work well in 4-way mode...." Read more

"I love this stick, it's my first and works perfectly for me...." Read more

16 customers mention "Value for money"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the Xbox 360 Street Fighter IV FightStick Tournament Edition to be worth the price, with one customer noting it's the cheapest alternative available, while another mentions it's a great deal for building an 8-way arcade stick.

"...Nothing is flimsy, nothing falls down, it is nice, sturdy and ready to take a pounding...." Read more

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"...I didn't want a huge TE stick to lug around. So this was the cheapest alternative I could find...." Read more

"...The price isn't bad considering how well built this stick is, and after writing this review, I will treat this arcade stick with more respect...." Read more

13 customers mention "Feel"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the controller's feel, noting it is comfortable on their lap and has a smooth, arcade-like response.

"...They are have a soft touch to them, not stiff like arcades from what I hear...." Read more

"...of the stick is extremely easy to modify and once modded feels like a real SF Arcade Stick. I didn't want a huge TE stick to lug around...." Read more

"...Comfortable to hold and use in your lap or on top of a desk or other surface. The primary thing holding this back is the PCB...." Read more

"...The rubber feet are good but they could be better. If I had a different table maybe it wouldn't slide. Less lemon Pledge, more sandpaper...." Read more

10 customers mention "Stick quality"10 positive0 negative

Customers praise the joystick's quality, with one mentioning that the left stick is a nice touch.

"Great joystick! Feels like your playing on the arcade. I been having it for 5 or 6 years and in great condition." Read more

"...Its a great stick and doesn't need any modification so if your looking for a solid arcade stick the Madcatz TE is right for you." Read more

"The stick is nice. Buy one if you play street fighter...." Read more

"Excellent arcade stick...." Read more

7 customers mention "Gameplay"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the controller enhances their gaming experience, with one mentioning it brings the arcade experience home and another noting it improves their fighting game skills.

"...A arcade stick made with care and love for the retro arcade gamer true to its japanese arcade cabnit counterpart...." Read more

"This stick will improve your ability to play fighting games, but there is a little bit of a learning curve if you are used to a gamepad...." Read more

"...he loves it. it makes the game come alive. and it came when they said it would and just is everything he hoped for...." Read more

"This stick brings the arcade experience right into your home...." Read more

6 customers mention "Ease of setup"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the controller easy to set up, with one mentioning that modding is as simple as ABC.

"...It is plug and play but I did have some problems with it and compatibility...." Read more

"The SE version of the stick is extremely easy to modify and once modded feels like a real SF Arcade Stick...." Read more

"...Pros: Heavy, seems like quality construction Easy setup Cons: Stick and buttons seem a little too close..." Read more

"...One of them is the X-arcade. It's a decent setup but to get it working on a 360, you need extra adapters and a WIRED xbox pad attached as well,..." Read more

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Corey Pinassi
Very well built stick
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2010
Platform For Display: Xbox 360Edition: TournamentVerified Purchase

Iv never had a Arcade stick before this one. Iv also never really got to play that much in arcades that much due to none of them being around where I live. I must say though this is a extremely well built arcade stick and it being made by Madcatz shocked me on the fact they are known to make very poorly made 3rd party gaming gear. I can tell this is were Capcom jumped.

Over all the stick has a very good weight to it, its pretty heavy but not to the point of almost breaking your legs while its in your lap. It comes stock with a square gate and all the buttons and the stick are real Sanwa parts. The stick is alittle on the soft side from what I have been hearing but its pretty good (if you want you can buy a new spring from Lizard Licks and just add it in to make it much more stiff) Its very responsive aswell. The buttons are extremely responsive no lag in between button press and attack. They are have a soft touch to them, not stiff like arcades from what I hear. Both the stick and buttons have a very nice feel to them though and pulling off moves was so much easier then doing it on a 360 pad. I personaly switched the square gate out for a Octagonal gate.

I bought this for my arcade games on my computer aswell as SF4 on PC (SA8TER21 if anyone wants to add me). It is plug and play but I did have some problems with it and compatibility. CPS2 and 3 would not recognize it as well as some Mame versions and FBAlpha. With alittle of hunting around and a driver download I could get it to recognize with FBAlpha so playing SF3rd Strike was solved. For Mame I just use MameUI32 0.135 and it works great. It works with SNES, Genesis, NES, etc emulators aswell. So yeah if you have problems with the 360 version of this stick just google some drivers for the 360 pad and the arcade stick.

Its a great stick and doesn't need any modification so if your looking for a solid arcade stick the Madcatz TE is right for you.

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Rich
Great, but you must Mod
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2011
Platform For Display: Xbox 360Edition: TournamentVerified Purchase
The SE version of the stick is extremely easy to modify and once modded feels like a real SF Arcade Stick. I didn't want a huge TE stick to lug around. So this was the cheapest alternative I could find. The only real negative I have is that every once in a while, twice a month, the stick will tweak (get locked going 1 direction, or with button down). I just pause, and unplug/plug the USB back in and that fixes it.

I think this is a great deal, but will require some elbow grease to complete plus you must void the warranty. Knowing that I am tossing the base stick and cheesy knockoff buttons, I still consider this a great deal to build an 8-way arcade stick. This beats soldering or spending $150+ on and hauling around a TE stick.

Cost ($106 + $7 shipping ~ $115) and was able to buy all through Amazon:
SE Stick for XBox360 ... $55 [Used from Amazon Reseller]
8 sanwa buttons ... $2/btn = $16 [Amazon or Lizardlick]
Sanwa JLF Stick ... $35 [Amazon or Lizardlick]

Within 20 minutes I had the stick modded with my bright green sanwa buttons and stick. We're not breaking new ground here as you can youtube and find dozens of guides on how to do this.
1. Open the base (6 phillips head screws).
2. Replace the buttons (one at a time is easiest to keep the wiring and position straight)
. a. Slide off the wire clips from bottom of button using needlenose pliers
. b. Pinch and pop out the old buttons. A flathead screwdriver may help.
. c. Pop in the new button, and slide the right connector onto the new button. (repeat x7)
3. Replace the stick
. a. Scrape off the red glue and disconnect the easy connect on right of old stick
. b. Stick flat-head driver into base of stick, and screw off the ball at the top
. b. Scrape off the red glue covering the baseplate screws.
. c. Unscrew Stick baseplate(4 phillips head screws).
. d. Pull out the old stick, slide in the new and screw it in (4 screws). Make sure you get your dust covers right, one under the case and one on top.
. e. Flat head to the base of the Sanwa JLF, and screw on the Sanwa Balltop.
4. Screw back in the 6 screws to the base.

Since my original mod I have bought an 8way octagonal restrictor plate [~$7, don't overpay]. It feels a little better to me than the square gate, 8way plate that comes with the JLF. I literally beat the heck out of this stick. I haul it all over to friends houses for SSF IV and Marvel/Capcom competitions and it is still playing like day 1.

One last note: I tried using it for Pac-Man and Galaga, and I have to say it doesn't work well in 4-way mode. The restrictor plate keeps most of the moves clean (one switch hit at a time), but the throw (size of handle and travel) on the stick is too big. I ended up building a seperate stick for classic arcade games and Pac-Man CE.

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A. Familia
Faulty used product
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2021
Platform For Display: Xbox 360Edition: TournamentVerified Purchase
Last time I ever buy from this person. I knew it was used but I was expecting it to work. But instead it acts weird, drops inputs, and sometimes just stops working. I have to unplug it and then plug it back in but during fighting game matches every movement counts and I’ve lost way too many matches due to this stick not working the way it’s supposed to. They should’ve been honest and let me know that the stick had issues.

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Marine1USMC
Disappointed and Missing Parts
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2011
Platform For Display: Xbox 360Edition: TournamentVerified Purchase
Stick was dirty and it was missing the instructions and the cord to connect to the xbox headset. Product was dusty and dirty. Box was torn. The packaging was not good. Don't order from this person because he did not give correct information about the product and he did not state that the instructions and the cord was missing and it looks like the stick was played with more than a week that he stated.

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J. S.
Genuine sanwa parts, good build quality. PCB issues hold it back
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2018
Platform For Display: Xbox 360Edition: TournamentVerified Purchase
Served me for years before I eventually sold it. The ABS plastic shell and metal top plate make this thing nearly indestructible. Brought it with me to sessions and let all sorts of people thrash on it. Comfortable to hold and use in your lap or on top of a desk or other surface. The primary thing holding this back is the PCB. It's been shown to have above average input delay compared to other sticks out there, and earlier revisions of the TE sticks can even suffer from unexplained failure that results in dropped inputs or even total death of the PCB itself. The stick is easy to open and it was so popular that many guides exist for this model and others in its line, so you wont have a hard time replacing the PCB or putting new art on it if that's what you'd like to do, so there's hope yet for you if you've already purchased this stick or one like it. I don't know that I'd recommend the first generation sticks to anyone now, but if you can find a TE2 for the console of your choice, that would be plenty fine for most people. (You may still want to replace the PCB for one that has lower input lag....or just buy a stick that has no input lag)

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Devesa
Le top du top
Reviewed in France on June 7, 2010
Platform For Display: Xbox 360Edition: TournamentVerified Purchase

Bien qu'il faille un long temps d'adaptation a la maitrise d'un stick arcade, celui-ci peut-être rentable si comme moi vous avez plus d'un jeu de combat sur 360, les sensations sont vraiment meilleurs qu'a la manette de base qui il faut bien l'avouer est faite pour tout sauf pour tout ce qui touche aux jeux de combat.

Le stick arcade est en full Sanwa (qualité des bornes d'arcade japonaise) le tout à l'air tres solides.
il se branche via l'un des ports usb en facade de votre console (le cable est assez long est dispose d'un rangement a l'arrière de la manette)
il y a aussi la fonction "turbo" que l'on peut affecter indépendement sur chacune des 8 touches.

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Makoto
Tournament Edition SF IV Fight Stick
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2009
Platform For Display: Xbox 360Edition: TournamentVerified Purchase
I love fighters, but was reluctant to spend a lot of money on a peripheral limited only to fighting games. However, upon playing Street Fighter IV - which I absolutely love - I decided to fork out for a stick that would improve my overall game. This is the reason I opted to buy the TE Fight Stick!

The TE fight Stick is quite simply the best stick I have ever played on. I've played on a lot of sticks on different consoles, but none of them match up to this stick. The parts in the stick are all SANWA. That's all the buttons, including the start and select button, and the stick. My overall skill on the game has increased 100% since I purchased the stick. My execution on moves is now nigh on perfect, and the reaction of the stick is excellent for all the moves. On a pad I had difficulty performing some of the more completed combo's and ultra combo set ups. Within 2 weeks of playing on this stick I can now perform everything that I ever wanted. I have completed all of the Hard trials for Streetfighter IV since acquiring the stick. I polish this stick everyday, as I love it so much. With the upcoming Super Street Fighter IV and other fight games that are out, or coming out, this is an essential purchase for the fighting game enthusiast.

RATED 10/10 for quality, build, and overall excellence.

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Florian
Perfektion....
Reviewed in Germany on January 19, 2010
Platform For Display: Xbox 360Edition: TournamentVerified Purchase
Ich halte mich kurz, hab Street Fighter ca. 100 Stunden mit dem Gamepad gespielt
und hab's schlussendlich doch eingesehen. Nach ca. 10 Stunden am Stick war ich schon
besser als mitm Gamepad.

Zum Stick selbst gibts wenig neues zu bemerken, ich kann nur bestätigen dass
er was Komponenten und Verarbeitungsqualität kaum zu toppen ist.

100% Thumbs UP, auch wenn der Preis grenzwertig ist... andererseits, mein Logitech
Gamepad war nach ca. 40-50 Stunden schon eher am Ende, der Stick sollte 200 locker halten,
und ist leicht auszutauschen...

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Love it
Reviewed in Canada on March 12, 2016
Platform For Display: Xbox 360Edition: TournamentVerified Purchase
Perfect condition, use it everyday, amazing product

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H. Hanspeter
Etwas zu teuer, aber ansonsten gut
Reviewed in Germany on March 23, 2010
Platform For Display: Xbox 360Edition: TournamentVerified Purchase
Nachdem wir nun seit einiger Zeit wieder etwas mehr alte Arcade-Spiele rausgekramt haben, war ich auf der Suche nach einem "ordentlichen Hebel", wie wir damals so schön sagten. In der goldenen Ära war der Verschleiß an "Quickshot"-Joysticks hochs, lediglich die "Competition Pro" hielten etwas länger durch.
Da ich gleichzeitig auch ein begeisterter, wenn auch schlechter Spieler von Street Fighter 4 bin, gönnte ich mir und meinem Junior den FightStick TE.

Die Qualität ist wie erwartet gut, der Anschluss an einen PC mit Windows 7 x64 funktioniert ohne Probleme, leider wird der Umschalter für "LS-DP-RS" bei der XBox-Version offensichtlich nicht unterstützt. Ausgerechnet bei der PS3-Version soll der Umschalter aber funktionieren. Schade, hatte ich doch gerade wegen der vermeintlich besseren Kompatibilität XBox<->PC diese Version erworben. Dadurch funktioniert der Stick nur beim Wählschalter auf DP und wird somit nur als "Cooliehat" erkannt. In Mame (ich besitze die originalen PCB's) lässt sich das konfigurieren, WinUAE (ich besitze noch einen alten 1000er und 600er mit originalen Disketten) aber beispielsweise scheitert daran.

Für alle, die zu faul sind, sich selbst einen guten Arcade-Stick zusammenzubauen, oder einen anderen auf USB oder Tastatureingabe umzubauen, eine gute Wahl. Ansonsten gibt es ja noch einige, günstigere Sticks fix fertig zu kaufen. Als Mittelding für SFiv und alten Arcade-Krachern aber zu empfehlen.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very well built stick

4.0 out of 5 stars Great, but you must Mod

2.0 out of 5 stars Faulty used product

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed and Missing Parts

3.0 out of 5 stars Genuine sanwa parts, good build quality. PCB issues hold it back

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5.0 out of 5 stars Le top du top

5.0 out of 5 stars Tournament Edition SF IV Fight Stick

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfektion....

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it

4.0 out of 5 stars Etwas zu teuer, aber ansonsten gut

Very well built stick

Great, but you must Mod

Faulty used product

Disappointed and Missing Parts

Genuine sanwa parts, good build quality. PCB issues hold it back

Le top du top

Tournament Edition SF IV Fight Stick

Perfektion....

Love it

Etwas zu teuer, aber ansonsten gut