Coming off a Mas Super Pro stick…what buttons do you think would suit me best… and how do you mean the buttons are too sensitive? I would think the more sensitive the better.
That is that preference thing.
Petting a Sanwa activates them, I find that annoying.
However I can play with everything.
What about trying one brand on the upper row
and the other brand on the lower row?
Yeah…I will pry do that…and go with which ever one feels better…but Im already starting to like the Sanwa less…just because I like to rest my fingers over the buttons.
I just need to decide on which Sanwa Stick to get…I can either get the square gate, or the octagon gate…what are peoples thoughts on these 2 types? I plan on using the stick mainly for SF if that helps…
Yeah, im about to head out to chinatown and see if they’ve got any imported Sega Saturns. Been wanting to play Xmen vs street fighter for a minute since my HRAP2 came in my mail a month ago.
Matter of fact, I didn’t even open it yet. It’s supposed to be the orange and black one, i dunno.
Oh yeah, and im gonna buy that shit that converts the HRAP to a Sega Saturn. Hope it has no lag or someshit.
this is gonna sound like a dumb question but…
which button layout do most of you prefer and why? the hrap1 layout or the hrap2 layout?
^ ^ ^
(Keep in mind that for SF you use the right six buttons on the HRAP1 and the left six buttons on the HRAP2.)
I thiiink that most people on here (who use Japanese arcade sticks) prefer the HRAP2 over the HRAP1.
HRAP2: The main difference is that you use your thumb for Short (aka LK, light kick).
The HRAP2 layout is more akin to a normal Japanese cab’s layout. It actually is identical to the measurements used for Sega’s series of ___ City cabs, which I believe are the most prolific type of arcade cabinet in Japan. People who want to go all-the-way Japanese prefer this, partially for its authenticity, but also because it is more ergonomic, which is often one of the main reasons people choose Japanese sticks over American (or another kind).
HRAP1: The main difference is that you use your index finger for Short also, in addition to Jab (aka LP, light punch).
The HRAP1 layout is generally preferred by people who grew up playing on American cabinets, and are making the switch to Japanese stuff years later. The buttons form proper, vertical columns, and allllmost horizontally straight rows… it’s just a very slight ergonomic curve added to what is otherwise the American button layout.
For Tekken it hardly matters which one you use, for VF the HRAP2 is significantly preferred (it’s a Sega game), SNK titles I have no idea, and for everything else it’s probably all over the place… actually maybe skewed towards HRAP2 just because of the Japanophility factor inherent to anime fighters, haha. Remember, it is more truly Japanese! Ahhtatatata :china:
A lot of people don’t seem to care one way or the other. I think you might see a lot more of the HRAP1 layout because the HRAP1 was of course released before the HRAP2, and because so many players’ PS2 sticks are the Tekken 5 ones they grabbed on clearance from Gamestop/EB.
Are there any issues with mounting an LS-32-01 into an HRAP2:SA?
Will the LS-32-01 mount at the right height?
I noticed it comes with an s-shaped mounting plate compared to the LS-32 which is just flat. I’m hoping i can stick with the LS-32-01…i don’t have to do extra modding since it comes with the 5-pin connector
^
yes
I prefer the HRAP2 layout because that’s similar to what I’ve been using with my Hori EX2 stick for the 360.
LOL. A yes to the first question would suck.
Do you mean, “yes” it will mount, and “yes” at the right height? :wgrin:
Yes to both
What’s the word on this “Amazon Japan Exclusive” stick? Is it the same as the old HRAP with Orange buttons instead of Green? or is there more too it? I’m assuming it probably has quick disconnects…
- I didn’t see any details for this one listed on the first page of this thread, let me know if I missed it though.
The Amazon HRAP1 is just like the HRAP1 Ver. B. It has quick disconnects but the mounting plate isn’t the same as the HRAP1 Ver. A or HRAP2/HRAP2SA unfortunately ;(
Can someone please tell me if it’s possible to mod an original HRAP1 with a Seimitsu LS-32 stick and the Seimitsu PS-14-G buttons without any complicated crap? I’ve never modded a stick before, but I’m getting a HRAP1 soon and need to know what to order from akibashop. Thank you.
Elixir; as long as it is the mirror top, yes it is easy.
Thanks, I’ll put an order in now then.
Is the ls-32 the only joystick that cant be put in a hrap3 or are there others that cant be put in as well.
pre-order now
Fate Unlimited Codes stick for PS2
http://www.horistore.com/shop/item_detail.php?id=679
http://www.hori.jp/products/ps2/controller/fate_uc_st/
e-COPCOM and HORI STORE.com exclusive.
I have a bad feeling about the SF4 stick.
that looks cool
I doubt this will do any damage to SF4 stick sales, especially with the awkward layout of that stick. IIRC, SF4 stick still has the advantages of all sanwa parts, changable art, and easy modding. Plus, isn’t the SF4 stick for the new-gen systems? Fate stick is ps2 only