I had the same issue with some buttons. They just needed to be re-soldered.
Anyone tried using one of these with a Namco?
http://www.mayflash.com/psps2/ps2031/ps2031-3.htm
I wanted me some turbo action for shmups. They’re about $20 shipped on eBay. I’ll probably get one just for the hell of it.
That would be price collusion!! Ban the mod!! J/k j/k!
Nice. Is this some kind of conspiring? I’m just saying that someone could say ‘I have dibs on auction #123’ and then everyone else could leave it alone rather than fighting over it. Similar to the Namcos where we artificially drive up the price.
Damnit, I always get beat to these things.
What’s worse is that meus is also in Canada. The shipping probably would have been cheap.
Also, you guys should hang out in IRC more often.
I forgot about that, even better. Damnit, I just need to get my hands on one of these. I’ll try out that IRC pretty soon too, thanks.
By the way, I just saw you tried to tell meus to sell it to me, thanks for that.
So Kyle, how much did shipping cost you for your Namco Stick from Japan, like total costs?
My total cost was $66.50, not including the mandatory $10 deposit. The final auction price for these is usually around 2000 yen ($22) and the shipping and fees tack on another $40.
Personally I would recommend sticking to eBay due to the engrish and long wait time on the shipping. It is a viable option though for someone who feels like they’re stuck (and doesn’t mind waiting a couple of weeks for it to arrive).
Gigazord, did you get meus’ stick?
Meus hasn’t responded yet so not sure.
add me to the VSHG ebay hunter list as well :smokin:
Haha. I’ll scratch my name off the list if they go that high. I don’t even own a PS3. 
What other sticks are a pain in the ass to obtain? I’ve been looking for a Neo Geo Stick for PS2 (NOT PS3) and they’re stupid expensive.
old style Neo AES sticks are a pain to find, IMHO, and usually go for 50’ish. I personally hate playing on them, but their simple design, simple electronics, and DB-15 compatable connector make them VERY VERY useful for electronics geek work.
I pulled the trigger on this since it was cheap. I’ll post back once it’s here.
so what u guys think about the blaze twin stick. i was able to find a guy selling his blaze and namco stick both for 40 dollars. i really dont like the blaze but like ur guys thoughts on this. thanks
Thanks forthe tip, ill go ahead and try that tonight, i’m done with namco sticks, looking for another VSHG in box if anyone has one.
yo red do u want to buy mines with box. i won yesterday from ebay. i think to ship there will be 173 shpped. let me know
Man that wasn’t a light scratch, looks like the guy thew it at the wall