Ok thanks for the reply. That is awesome!!!
I think youāre good for now. lol Iāll follow up regarding the status of Q4RAF after the individual replies.
RoyalFlushTZ is correct: all pre-orders for the original PS360 will receive the PS360+. Akishop is re-manufacturing the units since absolutely none are left to sell, so all new units going forward are PS360+. Iām waiting on information on new feature just as you are, so weāll all have to be patient. That said, those who purchased an original PS360 and feel as if their PCB is outdated, Akishop says that the update may not be as significant as you think. All that is being worked out, which as you might expect, will affect the current pre-order date I have on FA. Iām learning from recent experience that one must express to customers that pre-order dates are not always exact. Anything can happen to delay a shipment, such as the recent earthquake crisis in Japan. All I can ask if that any pre-order dates made at Focusattack.com are taken lightly until I can notably confirm a specific date.
To note: My supplier has finally received the Sanwa classic mesh balltops and will have them imported to me within a week or two. This indeed delays the originally expected shipment date a bit, but the final shipment will likely arrive well before April 30 - my current pre-order release date.
You can return it now via RMA, and a new PS360+ unit will be shipped to you once we receive the units.
Before I answer this question, I gotta say that Qanba is testing my supplierās patience (and mine) at the moment. After reading your question, I asked him about the possibility of getting the plexis. He mentioned that plexus arenāt a problem, but Qanba informed him that the units we ordered just left the Chinese shipping port today. This means that the units may arrive at least later than I anticipated. Please note that the pre-order units WILL arrive and we will ship as soon as we get them, but Qanba dropped the ball on this one. All I can ask is for your patience on this one, noting that pre-order dates arenāt always exact.
Once the units arrive, we can get plexis. Itās unfortunate that Qanba decided to sell them separately instead of including them with the stick, but we will have them available for purchase a short time after the units arrive, and will price them reasonably.
A few more updates from FA:
- In celebration of the release of Mortal Kombat 9, weāre giving players the chance to win a Mortal Kombat Tournament Edition Joystick/game collection for the XBOX360 and PS3! Contest ends at 9pm this Saturday, April 16th. Official contest details and rules are available at http://bit.ly/kombat-fa
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/236247/focusattack/ipw/mk_contest.jpg
- Weāre taking pre-orders for a new addition to the SINIX apparel lineup - the Crazy Buffalo Menās T-Shirt. Balrog fans will instantly recognize the Crazy Buffalo logo from his stars and stripes alt costume in SSF4. SINIXās Menās t-shirt faithfully recreates this logo, which is great for both hardcore Boxer fans and casual video game t-shirt lovers alike. Each shirt is printed on American Apparel Fine Jersey Short Sleeve T-Shirts, available in all sizes, and comes in both black and blue. All pre-orders come with a limited edition SINIX pin and special pricing of just $19.99!
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/236247/focusattack/ipw/cb_shirt.jpg
Weāre also inquiring with another t-shirt printer to see if hoodies can be made with the full stripe and stars, so donāt lose hope on that yet. 
Progress is still being made on the RGB LED PCBs. So far Iāve got pricing and are waiting on a quote for pre-wired PCBs. If all goes well, FA will offer a LED button and controller kit, in 6 or 8 button configurations for Seimitsu PS-K and KN. We may have another surprise for those who want to LED all their buttons, including select and start. Iāll share more info as it comes.
If youāve wanted to get your hands on Stainless and hollow JLF and Seimitsu joystick shafts, youāre in luck. Iām arranging with a supplier to get those in both regular and tall sizes, plus weāll have them in Titanium. These are definitely a plus for LED kitting your balltop.
Thatās it for now. Iāll keep you updated as new information comes in. Thanks!
placed an order yesterday and it was shipped out the same day. crazy fast. thanks. also pre-ordered a ps360. canāt wait to get it.
Are you planning to talk with Purplearms and/or 32Teeth about the ArcEyes2, Sparky PWN & Master Strike PCB? Or am I getting ahead of myself. LOL (KenIchi grin)
Iāve talked with PurpleArms a while back, but he is not offering the ArcEyes2 PCB to retailers, so I canāt get them. However, I was also referred to Paradise Arcade and the Uila RGB LED PCB, which is compatible with the Sparky line of controllers. Iām working with Paradise to get the Uila custom fit for Seimitsus, and pre-wired to eliminate soldering. Thatās as far as I am now. Hopefully in a few weeks Iāll have more to tell you.
jman, I await with bated breath for your post stating āThe Q4s are here.ā
same hereā¦ is the release date of may 7th when you send out the sticks for shipping or expected shipped date?
Can you clear up what kind of headset is necessary for the PS360? It says it disables the TE headset port, but what does that mean? It wonāt accept a wired headset even if itās in a non-TE stick? It says you can use a Bluetooth headset, but will that work with a 360 or do you need an official wireless headset for that?
Xbox 360 TE PCB controls the Headset Jack.
PS360 if installed into Xbox 360 TE will replace the Xbox 360 TE PCB.
Without the Xbox 360 TE PCB, how then will the Headset Jack be to work?
The hole is still there on TE Case, but the Headset Jack is not connected to anything.
Cannot connect the Xbox 360 TE Headset Jack to PS360, because there is no support for.
Even if you install PS360 into other thing, there is no Headset support.
PS360 will not control Headset, the Console directly does.
For PlayStation 3, have to use Bluetooth.
For Xbox 360, have to use Wireless Xbox 360.
Hey Jman, I am trying to return the ps360 I mentioned, but my browser messed up and I havent been able RMA. I may be wrong but is that before the authorized return under my account?
Hi Tommy2.0. You may want to brush your teeth, then. On a serious note, I will say that Qanba dropped the ball on a shipment I expected to arrive much sooner than the final date I got just a few minutes ago. Let me explain:
Setting up pre-orders date for import hardware is tricky at best because anything outside of our control can delay it. In this case the shipment we expected to leave Chinese port back in late march did not leave until last week, and will take up to 4 weeks to arrive by ship. The arrival date my supplier just quoted me is May 16th. Weāll start shipping out the units by that weekend. All I can say from this point is I hope you can wait a bit longer to get them. Theyāre all paid for and on the solid reputation weāve built for customer satisfaction, you will get your joystick order.
The next thing Iāll say about the Q4RAFs are that weāre working to get the plexi panels in stock. Once I get proper pricing, I may pick up extras as a free pack-in for pre-orders. I canāt promise anything yet, but I do understand the major amount of patience the pre-order folks have endured, and will try my best to make up for it.
On that note, I received word today that the Sanwa Classic mesh ball tops have finally shipped and will arrive next week! Shipments for any pre-orders will go out in a few days, and there will be plenty of the popular colors on hand at the store. Thanks for your patience on that.
jdm is right. The current PS360 disables the headset because it fully replaces the TEās XB360 PCB, which includes the headset. To get headset functionality, youāll need to pick up a wireless one. Amazon has them available used starting at $22:
Amazon.com: Xbox 360 Wireless Headset: Video Games
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Can you mention your order number? I can check if your return request was received. The RMA is issued after the return is authorized.
Again thanks for your patience. Focusattack.com is still a rather new company run by (now) 2 individuals; weāre learning a few things along the way. That said, we do have some new and unique items coming to customize your joystick, especially for LED modding. Iāll keep you updated on that AND PS360+ information/release date as it comes.
jmanDMC, does Focus Attack have any Old New Style Meshball?
Not the New Old Style Meshball you are waiting to receive.
Other words; the Meshballs from previous stock.
Iām looking for all twelve colors.
If I understand correctly, youāre not looking for the classic tight-mesh pattern style? Unfortunately, I donāt have those available. This is the first time Iām getting the meshball stock. I have another supplier that may be able to procure the ones youāre asking for, however. Will ask tonight.
Right, Iām looking for the Loose.
Oh, this is the first Meshball stock you selling?
Did not know that.
Laugh.
Thank you jmanDMC.
Wait Iām confusedā¦ I havenāt kept up with this thread in a long whileā¦ Is the Meshball I pre-ordered a few months back the old style or the new style? Also, when can I expect it?
You are getting the Tight one.
Which is the original style.
jdm is right in his recent reply; youāre getting the old style, which is the classic, tight mesh pattern. Those will ship next week.
No problem. Again, FA is still new and I didnāt have access to meshballs - much less the classic style - until recently. That said, I knew the difference between the twoā¦just never had access to a supply of them to offer at the store.
That is great to hear! Iām starting a new stick build soon so Iāll definitely be using FA to supply me with buttons and a stick.
I just wanna say how much I love focusattack. Canāt wait for restock of PS360s. I mod TEās with these in under two hours flat now!
Thanks, Ed! Iām awaiting news from Akishop on the PS360+. Hopefully weāll all get an update on that soon.
Nice! Weāll ship them out as quickly as possible when you order. Some exciting products are coming, especially on the LED button front. Will keep you posted.