Official Street Fighter IV FightSticks & FightPad Thread (More on the way!)

Counterhit · January 13, 2009, 10:01pm

GS told me I will get mines the 10th.

System_1 · January 13, 2009, 10:05pm

That Cinebox site seems shady, why is it so much cheaper than in the US? =/

If they’re told they’re getting some… then we will probably hear something about EB Canada, etc, soon?

Koga316 · January 13, 2009, 10:06pm

sniff I called GS and its true, they stopped pre-orders yesterday…and I just got the money for it last night after pulling extra shifts at work just to get the stick cuz my bday is on Valentine’s Day and no one would get it for me because most of my fam believe gamign is something to grow out of and fine it to be a waste and/or just don’t want to pay so much for a stick. I’m sad now. They stopped pre-orders on the regular too I believe. I wish I would have known ahead that pre-orders were going to end yesterday. Well, I guess it wasn’t ment to be. sigh And due to shippin, I wouldn’t have enough. I’m barely able to get it for $150…I need a hug.

BuckyLastard · January 13, 2009, 10:07pm

I know a lot of people that order dvd and blurays from this site , I dont think its shady , maybe a price error , but the site is legit

SouthFLpix · January 13, 2009, 10:15pm

Same thing for me. Actually they told me to come in on the 11th and it would be waiting for me. As I said before, I’m skeptical, but it sure would be nice.

craze · January 13, 2009, 10:20pm

looks like the order was updated back to

so maybe:party:?

final_cut · January 13, 2009, 10:21pm

Yeah, they did that shit to me. A game came out early, they held it for like ONE DAY and then sold it. They didn’t even call me. Do your best to get it there ASAP.

System_1 · January 13, 2009, 10:21pm

THANK YOU! Picked up my second stick. I got one from Amazon and one from GS now so I can have the full arcade experience!

SteveTren · January 13, 2009, 10:21pm

GS has no control over when Madcatz ships the sticks. They are just guessing at this point, but getting it early would be nice.

ShinBlanka · January 13, 2009, 10:24pm

jhferry:

NOTE: FINAL INFO WILL COME AFTER CES

QQ
:lovin:

FAQ

Are these joysticks PC Compatible?
YES. YES. YES.
At most you might need to download drivers from Microsoft’s site for the 360 versions.

Are these joysticks wired?
Yes, USB for both 360 and PS3.

How Much do these things cost?
The regular Fightstick is 70 for the PS3 and 80 for the 360. The Tournament edition is 150 bucks.

What are the SKUs for these?

Why is the 360 one ten dollars more?
Because Microsoft has higher licensing fees for accessories than Sony.

When are these going to be available?
Around the same time as Street Fighter 4 is released.

Where can I get one of these?
Amazon has them up for pre-order, if brick and mortar is more your style Gamestop are taking pre-orders as well. You’ll have to put down fifty dollars for the Tournament stick in advance, which goes towards the purchase.

Can I walk in on that day and pick one up?
Very unlikely. Stores will only stock the Tournament edition if you pre-order, and while some of the more popular Gamestops might have a few of the regular edition in stock, it would be best to pre-order to make sure you get one. Supplies will be limited.

What about those of us outside of the United States?
The sticks WILL be available in the UK, but details are still scare. Other than than not much has been said.

Will there be a territorial lockout on the sticks?
No, they’ll work on any region system.

Why does the Tournament edition cost twice as much?
All the reasons have not been revealed yet, but what we’ve heard so far:
-Genuine Sanwa arcade joysticks and buttons, the same ones found on official Street fighter 4 arcade cabinets in Japan
-Larger and heavier base (heavier than an HRAP)
-Other neat things like a compartment in the back for storing the cable, a switch which disables the pause and guide buttons, an ability to connect two Tournament edition sticks together side by side(or did I hear that wrong?) and more that hasn’t been revealed.

When is that stuff going to be revealed?
-Mad Catz is holding the info until January, likely around the time as CES (Consumer Electronics Show, January 8-11)

Does that mean the regular edition is crap?
No. According to those who are in the know, it’s a better stick out of the box than Hori’s Fighting stick ex2 or Fighting stick 3. In addition it is easily moddable, as in replacing the joystick and buttons (wired up using a 5 pin connector and quick disconnects, just like the Tournament edition).

Do the 360 joysticks have headset ports?
Yes.

Are the sticks four-way or eight way?
They have square gates, which are the norm for Japanese sticks. (By the way, that’s still eight way, but you can feel the corners.) If you so choose you could replace the gate with a Octagonal Restrictor Plate to make it feel more round.

Is the top panel (the artwork) of the Tournament edition still replaceable?
Unclear on this one, it was a feature originally promised but might have been cut as a compromise for one reason or another.

Why don’t these joysticks work with both systems (like the anniversary stick)?
Because Microsoft won’t allow it, security chips needed to have a controller work on a 360, Etc…

What if I want to mod the joystick to work with both 360 and PS3?
You should probably get the 360 one.

Are the PCBs in the sticks Common Ground?
Yes.

Are there Six or Eight buttons?
Eight.

Eight? Why?! (whine…)

Besides, too many pages were already spent arguing about that.

What sort of button layout is it using?
Reportedly, a layout very similar to a Vewlix Cabinet.

What is the case made out of?
Plastic with metal panels on the top and bottom.

Are the buttons Screw ins or Snap ins?
Snaps.

Can I put a Seimitsu Stick in either version?
Yeah.

Are these joysticks PC Compatible?
Yes.
Yes.
YES.

Are these the same measurements as the real vewlix
Yes

Final TE stick:

http://www.lizardlick.com/images/8838.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/azuntt/TEStick.jpg

Unboxing:
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Final regular FightStick

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51CsxvLuibL.SS500.jpg

I didn’t see if happs ultimate joystick will fit in the TE harness. I hate japanese sticks, but I watched the vid with seth and he said it would be easy to mod with any joystick that sold me on getting the TE stick. I prefer using happs ultimate with a heavy springs. I don’t like japanese sticks because they are normally to loose for me. Is it true I can’t put a happs ultimate in the TE? I’m getting my money back if that is the case! All street fighter players don’t use japanese sticks! :wtf:

buyproduct · January 13, 2009, 10:33pm

markman said no to putting happ/IL sticks in the TE. What seth meant in that video was that you could swap the japanese ball top for a japanese bat top. Sell your preorder to Koga316.

System_1 · January 13, 2009, 10:33pm

I was wrong.

System_1 · January 13, 2009, 10:45pm

Just spoke with gamestop, they stated that the backorder rushdown was created by the B&N mess up, and if your status is ‘open’ and not ‘closed’ - you are in good standing.

Professor_Jones · January 13, 2009, 10:53pm

What is the cheapest way to get the TE stick for Europeans ?

craze · January 13, 2009, 10:55pm

alright i just order from cinebox to hedge my bets even if i have two i’ll sell one

BuckyLastard · January 13, 2009, 11:04pm

cinebox so far

Infini · January 13, 2009, 11:04pm

Same question here…

EDIT: Oops posted at the same time

EDIT 2: This cinebox? http://www.cinebox.net/

But aren’t they Canadian based? How’s overseas shipping?

BuckyLastard · January 13, 2009, 11:10pm

25$ via fedex , you can choose normal post for cheaper

System_1 · January 13, 2009, 11:12pm

Is it safer to use normal post than fedex/ups regarding tax/fees ?

Infini · January 13, 2009, 11:14pm

Well, it seems nice but custom rates would raise the price by about 25% :sad:

I guess I’ll wait for some EU based site to start accepting orders