How does the TE fight stick compare to MadCatz TE fight stick?
imo AIAB > MK PDP TE > MadCatz TE w/ Combat Panel
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It really depends on what you like.
The Madcatz TE is smaller/lighter/Japanese style buttons/stick. Personally it feels a little more responsive, but mostly because the throw on Japanese buttons is shorter/they aren’t as clicky.
The PDP TE feels very much like an MKII cab. It’s got big clicky buttons and it’s huge and heavy, and the stick feels like it can really take a beating and has strong springs. The memory foam underneath feels nice, and the stick itself is easily twice the size of the Madcatz.
Personally for MK I like the PDP because I played MK (and oddly enough MvCII) on American sticks, and I like the way this stick feels for MK movements, but if you’ve only played with Sanwa parts, it’s going to feel clunky.
You can’t really compare American parts/layout to Japanese parts/layout.
A lot of it is preference too.
They are totally different. I prefer the MadCatz TE with the MK panel. The PDP TE seems like quality, but I just don’t see myself using it in the long run. I don’t think I will ever get used to the stick, and the buttons start to hurt my fingers after a few matches. The memory foam on the bottom is really nice though. Going to order a IL stick and some competition buttons to see if that makes a difference, but I think I’m too used to Sanwa parts at this point.
So uh, if you can still handle American style parts the TE seems like a good choice. If not go MadCatz.
Ive got the MK TE and Im having a hard time adjusting to it…mainly the layout of the buttons…how exactly are you supposed to put your hand over them…
Is there a video somewhere of someone using the MK layout on a stick?
I like my MC TE (modded to feel more american), but I love the PDP TE. The stick feels really good and is super responsive. Granted I probably lean that way from the years of playing in the arcade. Makes me want to make a new stick with Happ parts with capcom button layout. I forgot how good they feel.
Enjoy. I just modded mine. Will create a thread shortly for this.
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How does the square gate of the SF TE feel for the MK move set?
Think it would it be worth swapping in an octagonal gate?
No, the square gate works great.
i love using the MC TE but the button layout is very uncomfortable for blocking.