Xbox 360 Fighting Stick EX 2

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Platform : Xbox 360

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Officially licensed by Microsoft
Arcade style controller for the Xbox360
Recommended for Fighting, Action, Shooting, and Classic games that are available on xbox live.

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Product description

Officially licensed by Microsoft. Arcade style controller for the Xbox360. Recommended for Fighting, action, shooting, and classic games that are available on xbox live.

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ASIN

B000V02P6Q

Release date

May 6, 2008

Customer Reviews

120 ratings

4.3 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#110,150 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
#34 in Xbox 360 Game Joysticks

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Product Dimensions

10.25 x 12.5 x 4.75 inches; 3.5 Pounds

Binding

Video Game

Rated

Everyone

Item model number

UHX3-07

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Yes

Item Weight

3.5 pounds

Manufacturer

HORI

Date First Available

September 14, 2004

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J. S.

the stick works fine. Difficult to mod

Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2018

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Lower end Hori parts. Perfectly functional. The buttons don't stick or break, the stick works fine. Difficult to mod, you wont be able to replace any component of this stick without some serious work. There are better xbox 360 and PC compatible sticks out there that have better parts out of the box, or are more easily modded to upgrade with genuine Sanwa or Seimitsu parts. Probably okay for someone that just wants an arcade controller and isn't too picky about it, or perhaps a good "player 2" arcade stick. Maybe a loaner for people who like to play on sticks but didn't bring theirs for some reason.

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Jimmy H.

Awesome!!!

Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2013

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I've tested this product out for a couple of weeks now, everything about it is grand.

The Cons - 1. There is a clicking noise that comes from the Joystick but, this isn't that much of a big deal seeing that it doesn't distract you like you think it would. 2. The button layout is not the way you would want it to be. The LB and RB buttons are at the top of the Fighting Stick.

The Pros - 1. Accurate functions when playing fighting games or, Arcade Titles on your computer. 2. The USB cord can be plugged into the XBOX360 or, you can use it with your computer. (with certain programs/additional programs) 3. Doesn't use batteries unlike the wireless controllers which suck up batteries like a vacuum. 4. Has a long cord which allows you to play from a distance if you wish to not sit so close to the television or computer screen.

Overall: Well, worth the money and will be used time after time. This stick has more uses than for Fighting Games, I've used it for Classic Arcade titles - Fighting, Racing, Shooter, etc. Worth it not worthless.

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Long Time Amazon Customer

In depth review...

Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2010

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I'm used to the MadCatz Street Fighter 4 Tournament Stick which I had for about a year, then I broke it in frustration. I would still have it and it would still be working if I hadn't broke it. Since I need to watch my funds, I decided to get a Hori, since before I bought my MadCatz I had trouble deciding which stick to get at the time, a Hori or MadCatz. This time I decided to go with a Hori, and it isn't bad at all for the $45 total. The joystick feels like the MadCatz, the buttons feel not as sensitive as the tournament stick, but I got used to it. It feels just fine in my hands, while sitting on my lap. The LB, RB, ST, BA and guide buttons are just out of the way so you don't press them. The buttons I just mentioned are smaller white buttons while the guide button looks like the guide button on a regular 360 controller. I opened it up and it looks nothing like the MadCatz, because the buttons are connected to circut boards while the MadCatz have wires going to the buttons and you could just disconnect the wires and assign the wires to whichever button you like, plus the wires have labels next to them so you don't mix them up. This one looks more complicated. The joystick looks the same inside except you have a white "square" gate instead of a clear one, but that doesn't matter. I've logged about 80 or more hours of practicing and online competitive play with Tekken 6, Super Street Fighter 4, Mortal Kombat Vs. DC Universe and Marvel Vs. Capcom 2, and it feels fine. An arcade stick won't make you a better player, it will just help your movements better and help button combinations easier like on Tekken 6. (Try doing King's Rolling Cradle Finish on a standard controller. Tough isn't it?) The 2 things I don't like about the controller is the button layout. What was Hori thinking when they arranged the button layout where B,Y,and the X buttons are on the top row and the A is on the bottom with the LT and RT? They should be arranged like on a standard controller. The fighting games I have allow me to configure my buttons, except Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. The second thing is the inside of the stick, which is why I prefer the MadCatz. I wish I could rearrange the buttons like the standard controller or the MadCatz. I also noticed my mic had a popping sound when I plugged it into the mic jack, something the MadCatz didn't have. Truthfully, I wish I would never have broken my MadCatz, but I learned. I'd prefer to have the MadCatz tournament stick over the Hori EX2, but for the price, well, it's really not a bad stick so far. Just don't be like me and break your joysticks, because it's not the sticks' fault, it's yours.

Update:6/6/12

My Hori stick broke...not because of the stick itself malfunctioning, but because of me hitting it out of frustration, so I would still have the stick and it would still be working after a year and 7 months.

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Steven Stewart

Capable Stick

Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2010

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This stick seems fine for my uses. I am a casual gamer, and I bought this specifically for Super Street Fighter 4. There was no setup, it was immediately recognized.

When first starting, the game chose a very strange layout as the default controller scheme, with some buttons being mapped to combinations of buttons. But, by changing to another pre-set it worked exactly like the arcade stick.

So far I have had no issues, but I am an adult gamer and I do not pound or beat on the controller. I have no idea of its durability for rough play.

Being old school, I would have preferred the buttons to have been in a straight line instead of the curve. But that is just personal preference.

I also wish it were available as a wireless unit. The cord is too short to reach to the couch, so I have to sit in the floor.

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Mystery Monkey

It's okay

Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2011

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I primarily play SSF4 on a fight pad. I wanted to see if playing on an arcade stick was any fun, and that makes this my first stick. I can't say if this is any better than a Madcatz TE or SE. I heard the parts are different on those sticks. I bought the Hori EX2 because it was much more affordable, plus the MadCatz SE sticks were hard to find cheap when I was looking for one.

It's heavy enough to put in your lap and doesn't feel cheap. Slamming the buttons or tapping them feels good. The joystick, however, is hit or miss. Nothing sucks more when you miss your ultra in the heat of battle because the stick doesn't read your inputs (because of its square gate I think). It works but you need good precision. It also clicks when you move it around.

I was surprised how quickly I adapted to it. My performance with combo specific characters like Dudley has skyrocketed. My performance with other characters I was comfortable playing pad with has dropped because of the stick itself. Therefore, you have to train up with whatever characters you want to use. But I just switch off and on with my pad.

First day I used it I was ready to throw it back in the box. Fourth day after practice it's not so bad.

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Low-Quality

Just what you need for fighting games on 360 !

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 24, 2009

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This is my favourite new peripheral for 360 at the moment !

I always dreamed of having a good arcade stick for my fighting games on 360 and this is the answer to my problems !

I needed to get something to give me the edge in Street Fighter 4 and this was just the ticket.

I originally was going for a Mad Catz SF4 Fight stick , but they seem sold out everywhere at the moment. ( Mad Catz Fight Pads and Fight Sticks are like gold dust at the moment. The only option at the moment to get your hands on one is bidding on ebay at hugely inflated prices !) But this seemed a nice and cheaper alternative !

I was not disappointed ! It works as well as I could hope for.
One thing that I prefer on this Hori EX2 stick than the Mad Catz one, is the six button Layout instead of the 8 button layout most current gen sticks have as standard now.

Six buttons is perfect for games like Street Fighter and improves accessibility to combos ! An extra two big buttons would feel kind of unnatural, as I'd always be hitting them on accident.

The build of the stick is quite standard for japanese made arcade sticks with a clicky square gate stick ( some may say the cornering of the stick isn't smooth ..... but I think most people can tolerate and adapt to it )
The stick does seem kind of too loose / flimsy , but I can deal with that.

Not a bad stick to go with if you want a decent experience on arcade fighters. A good price and decent alternative if you can't get your hands on the more expensive specialised sticks.

Although a minor annoyance is air bubbles seem to have developed underneath the thin plastic wrap coating after a little playtime. But that's just a cosmetic defect.

Very good for six button standard games like Street fighter.
I keep hearing from many users this stick is prone to breaking easily.
But I have had it for almost a month now of regular use and it still works fine. Maybe some users are just to violent pounding on them.

I also hear that it is not an easy stick to mod either ( hard to replace parts ) , but I'm not into opening my tech up really anyway.

I still recommend this stick over any controller when it comes to fighting games , even though the stick isn't as perfect as I'd like, it still gets the job done a lot better than a d-pad controller.

Long term opinon : (Edited over a month later of the purchase )

Perhaps the various sources of info I've read of this arcade stick not lasting long are true after all. Over a month has past since I have written the above review and unfortunatly it seems , one of the buttons is showing signs of being unresponsive at times.
I find this to be a great shame , but not a suprise after hearing all the warnings. Well considering the price , as it is the cheapest arcade stick going that I could find , I guess it makes sense.
I have discovered the reason why this happens is because the buttons themselves are directly soldiered to the printed circuit board, instead of being connected to the board by wires like most sticks.
This causes the PCB to crack over time since the buttons are right next to the board, the board is going to feel every impact of each button press. ( Proper arcade sticks should have space between the buttons and the board and be connected by a wire )
Also because the base of buttons themselves are soldiered onto board directly, replacing the buttons themselves is not easy as if they were connected by wires instead.

This stick overall was still good , too bad it's lifespan is looking bleak for me though. It's a big shame overall exterior nice design was flawed a poor interior design decision that will definitely cause the stick the fail in the near future.
It's still a short term current solution to the early 2009 stick shortage if you still find it.

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M. Patel

PERFECT!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 19, 2009

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I bought this stick the same time that Street Fighter 4 came out and have been bashing it since!
For the price this is a quality stick! I cant play beat em ups with control pads only arcade sticks due to wasted time in arcades, but with this I've gone right back to my arcade roots and can pull off combos with out a sweat.
Not only that but it's survived my mates who think waggling the stick and hammering the buttons is the only way to play, so it's a bargain too! If you want to mod it with better parts there are loads of guides on the net too. Dont worry about the laminate bubbling up, I just ripped it off after a while! Best priced XBOX360 arcade stick on the market! If your like me you'd probably spend more on a night out and have nothing but a hangover the next day, so if you like your beat em ups (King Of fighters 12 and Tekken 6 on the horizon) and dont want to fork out for the Madcatz products you cant go wrong with one of these!

Amazon Customer

very happy

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 18, 2018

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very happy will be using shop again

Sharp

Good Fight Stick

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2010

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I got the product in good timing. Delivered in good condition, set it up on my xbox and had a good time using it. It was hard at first to get used to but in the end, with a little patience and time, eventually I got used to it.

ian george coulson

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2015

Verified Purchase

very good

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