how does your back like your hori when you carry it to every tourney
Itās actually not too bad. I only carry it around when Iām up on deck. Whenever Iām not, I set it down somewhere (everyoneās really friendly at the venue I go to, so results may vary).
Iāve contemplated making a pseudo back-strap that connects on one end to the other, but I donāt think Iāll be taking these custom mods that farā¦
lol there was a week where i had serious back pain due to carrying the vlx. i have something to carry it in now. fucking 27+ pounds lol
Modding in seattle area?
Hey all, great thread.
I have a 360 vlx, got it yesterday, and am looking for advice.
I have mostly PS games, and a few xbox, but ordered this as the result of wanting the dual application ability.
My thought is to return this and get a PS3 version.
My question is are any of you familiar with someone technically able to do a dual mod in the Seattle area? (and if not then Iāll just get a PS3 version).
Thanks!
Im not a pro modder but based on the guides ive seen, and little modding i did to my TE-S, it doesnt seem to hard to do if you give it a go. I think that is the way to go, get 360 and mod for PS3 from what ive read. I think lizardlick.com has all you need iirc.
I made a hi-res video of the stick: [media=youtube]1-4kulwGu0s&fmt=37[/media]
Nice video! Here are some pics of mine:
Picasa Web Albums - e.perelezmelendez - Hori Real Arcā¦
I have a ghetto setup using an ironing board until I find something at Ikea next weekendā¦
PS3 edition here. That itās not backwards compatible is a bit disappointing. I know it says itās not right on Horiās site but I was hoping they were just being overly cautious. Sigh. It just wasnāt meant to beā¦
Also Iād like to mention that with some spot tests on the floor the T.E. has a slight stability advantage when making downwards motions towards yourself. Iām guessing this is because the VLX has a shallower footprint front to back and the joystick is closer to you than the T.E. That being said Iād give the VLX the edge in every other direction for obvious reasons. However at the same time, since the T.Eās joystick is more centered, I must note that itās also more consistent as well.
Do keep in mind though that I havenāt tried the option board yet, which may very well fix the problem. The main reason I havenāt is that I was thinking I might return it to Amazon for a 360 version and dual mod with an MC Cthulu and wondered what Hori considered warranty voiding. They very vaguely mentioned āopeningā it on their siteā¦
However I probably wont want or need to since I donāt need to since I have 360 joysticks and itās not the sort of stick thatās really practical for a 4p setup like what I want due to play area, storage and price concerns. Still, concerning the last bit, Iām tempted to horde if not only because I know theseāll be even more impossibly expensive later on in my lifeā¦
Concerning reflections, even the red parts are very reflective with the look of autmotive paint. You could probably shave your own beard or apply makeup using the chrome part under the joystick. Simply a beautiful piece.
I like the storage compartment better on this than the T.E. since the compartment is roomier and the cord is shorter. I donāt have to carefully wind it every time I want to pick up and take it somewhere or put it away. However not reaching the edge of coffee table at full stretch makes this a bit of a double edged sword.
One final note, whatās with those weird screws in the cord compartment, with the universal heads and finger grips on the side? One of them came loose during my shipping and curious to see what theyād do, I ended up taking them all off for a moment to see if they did anything. It looks to me like theyāre there just for show, which strikes me as being even odder since theyāre typically going to be covered by the doorā¦ This deeply confuses me like you wouldnāt believe. I mean, are these like, the screwtificates of authenticity or something? Iāve never seen anything like them before. :wtf:
Those 3 thumbscrews allow for the opening of the top panel. Remove all 3, then flip it open. :wgrin:
Anyone knows if the PS3 version of the VLX stick will work with PS1/Playstation Network games? (not PS2) As long as it works with those (I need my Raystorm, G-Darius, Bubble Bobble, Space Invaders Infinity Gene, DonPachi, Namco Museum Essentials and Final Fight fixes), Iām fine.
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Iām not sure how to tell whether a PCB is common ground or not, but hereās a few pics of the PCB out of my friendās Hori VLX. Maybe someone can tell by just looking at it, not sure~
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/6615/horivlxpcbtop.jpg
what type of connector is the one used on top?
I answered in other Thread.
The closest. :sad:
JST RA.
From seen here.
http://61.215.215.34/games/099/G009926/20100425001/SS/038.jpg
thank you so much, youāre gdlike.
where can i find replacements of such connectors?
now i have some other questions which iāll ask in the hori thread
That connector at the top is a custom make that you wonāt be able to find anywhere else. Unless Hori decides to sell the parts. Iām pretty sure the connectors you see on the bottom are also custom-made. Good luck to you if you do find them, though.
Nope, the bottom are JST PH and JST EH.
Not custom.
Oohā¦ so thatās how you do it. Thanks. Now I wonder why I didnāt consider thatā¦
I just shoved in Star Ocean: The Second Story and my VLX registers inputs just fine so it works with PS1 games. Iāve also used it with my downloaded copies of 1942 and Hitogata Happa, albeit I havenāt tried it online. Iād presume that wouldnāt make much of a difference though; itās an officially licensed stick with a Playstation Logo right on the home button, so it really really should work irrespective.
Also where did you get Bubble Bobble? Thatās probably the most important game included on the Taito Legends disc for me.
There was a PSone disc released around 98-99 that had Bubble Bobble and Rainbow Islands.
Amazon.com: Real Arcade Pro VX SA: Video Games
What are your thoughts on this one? I know its not out yet.
Donāt let the naysayers sway you
Having tried the TE, HRAP2SA, VSHG, and making my own custom as well, I can say this joystick is the coolest one Iāve tried.
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/3755/img2013g.jpg
Pictures do not do it justice. Because most of the joystick is made of metal, it feels super solid and heavy.
The only quibble I have is the top right corner of the panel does flex. I think I could try to bend it back so it sits perfectly flush, but I am scared to try. There is no flex at all in the other 3 corners, and I do not touch that corner while Iām playing so it doesnāt bother me.
Those saying it is not worth it are likely those who havenāt tried it. Itās the best mass produced joystick you can get for PS3/X360. I paid 340 CAD for it and I think it is worth every penny.
^ I like this stick too. I have 8 of these bad boys. I think itās well made.
Itās definitely something nice to have.