Review’s up.
Sounds about right to me, without even having touched the KE, I know the SE build enough and K-Sticks to agree completely.
Having played on K sticks before, I could have written most of that without the KE. But I wanted to try the Crown itself and test it on 3D games such as SCV, VF and DOA.
http://madcatz.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Mad-Catz-Arcade-FightStick-KE-Header-002.jpg
Put together an article on the new Mad Catz Arcade FightStick KE and the Crown CWJ-303A. Check it out!
http://madcatz.com/mad-catz-arcade-fightstick-ke-a-different-kind-of-leverage/
I think it was a good read for people who don’t already dive into the SRK forums. Also, I think you guys should “sponsor” one to a top tier player. I think that would give it the best exposure.
Great article Mark.
That said, ever consider writing something to explain the differences between the Crown stick and more traditional “Fanta” from Myoungshin and Taeyoung. I know a few folks here are pretty critical of the Crown overall.
The Crown CWJ-303A/FK is now available on our webstore. We’ve updated the links on our article, so check it out! - http://madcatz.com/mad-catz-arcade-fightstick-ke-a-different-kind-of-leverage/
I can go in depth. I actually have quite a few different levers dating back from as far back as the early 2000s. So I know the differences quite well. I’ll try to come up with something soon.
These things are on sale right now for $100. US and Canada only, still though. Sorry International ppls.
Hello.
I was wondering if it’s possible to just change out the battop-shaft from the Crown shaft to the Fanta Myongshin shaft? The battop and the shaft pretty much fits together so it’s a really simple “mod”. I just want it to be green and I have a Fanta Myongshin.
And also if anyone know where I can get this shipped to europe as well?
I’d personally doubt it…
There was a reason they made custom replacement shafts for the Crown CWJ-303FK – the original shaft wouldn’t let you replace the balltops! The handle was a permanent part of the shaft assembly.
People got the idea of using the JLF shaft in the Crown base since it seemed “so close” but that idea got nixed because swapping parts that aren’t an exact match is never a good idea… It can damage the base parts.
The safer mod is buying the replacement shaft handle for the Crown and using JLF-compatible parts… They may not have the exact shade of green that you want for a bat handle but there are still custom-made aluminum bat handles in multiple colors available in addition to the 3-4 plastic colors Sanwa makes for its bat handles.
Of course, the problem is finding a parts vendor or individual willing to ship to Europe if the European parts vendors don’t have the replacement shafts and bat tops in stock…
http://www.arcadeshop.de/Crown-Joysticks-CWL303-green-Crown_1002.html
Is that the same stick as in the MCZ KE?
No.