Lag is one issue. Another is that Microsoft does not allow anyone else to make wireless accessories. Plus they have the security chip needed and etc…
Yeah lag tends to be the big concern. It’s probably, as things move forward, going to become less and less of a concern, but currently I don’t know how something would fair if for example you had a wireless controller hooked up to a converter.
cancelling my EBgames order for anybody who cares cause i can order the TE stick in canada now
any red blooded canadian EB is taking preorders for the stick TE but will come in march i’ll save money by cancelling
GO GO GO
For what system craze?
system ps3!!!
sorry i did not get the sku
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This thread gets longer as the days go by. I mean, we have press releases, videos, images of the interior, release dates, insights from Markman… why aren’t you satisfied?!
It’s not in my hands yet.
You tell em skeeter, you tell em!!!
The SF4 sticks going on ebay are selling for through the roof!
Damn Microsoft …such a whore. Whoring my pc, whoring the wireless controllers. Well…back to MS Word :lovin:
Judging by what I’ve seen, the FSTE stick is worth $150 without a doubt. Fantastic price, I wish there were more out there. The only things missing are dual-platform support, and wireless.
That being said, I understand who this product is marketed to, and the limitations of licensing.
Wireless always has that possibility of dropping connection, and can become a nightmare in a tournament setting (The stick -DOES- says Tournament Edition right on it). I also know that the very hardcore believe a single frame of lag would be game breaking (I wish my skill level was to that point).
Finally, from what I understand, Microsoft doesn’t seem to allow wireless 3rd party controllers. Not sure if it’s true or not, but it would seem that way judging from the FightPads**(FP)**.
The FSSE is overpriced. Not by much, but its overpriced. The stick is obviously a quality step up from Hori’s similar offerings, but I am not confident that the internal differences justify the cost increase from a Hori EX2/FS3. That is the direct competition to these FSSE’s in my eyes, and I see maybe $10-20 too much tacked onto these. The quick disconnects and overall modability of the FSSE is a welcome feature, but I don’t feel like it’s much different to manufacture them in this manor. I could be proven wrong if the actual parts on the FSSE are closer to Sanwa in quality when compared to Hori’s.
My personal taste disagrees with white plastic as the housing, but just as many would say the same if they were black so I can’t fault anyone for that choice.
Truth be told, the gripes I have with the FSSE are basically linked directly to the fact that the FSTE is such a thoughtful product.
Little touches like labeling the wiring harness go a long way. Knowing enough to go with -FULL- sanwa, and not “settle” for MadCatz buttons like Hori does with some of their Real Arcade Pro’s shows that you KNOW what the market wants. Universal mounting bracket for Seimitsu support? Yes please.
You mentioned you were curious how we feel about the comparison to the Hori Real Arcade Pro and VirtuaStick High Grade. When put next to a HRAP:SA (full sanwa) or a VSHG there are few things that will put the FSTE above it in terms of “gameplay” improvements. With the HRAP:SA being such a good product ALREADY, the FSTE has little room for improvements, but it’s those small differences that make all the difference. The ability to get inside and change around the FSTE is a bit better, nothing major but better. Features like being able to lockout/turnoff the turbo/home buttons is smart design.
In terms of non-gameplay differences, the TE is beautiful in looks. The ability to change out the art, the Vewlix inspired themes, it’s the bee’s knees. I do have a spot in my heart for the Lindberg inspired VSHG, but the problems with the PCB when dealing with multiple button inputs scared me away from ever purchasing one. The FSTE has all those same advantages over the VSHG that I mentioned about the HRAP:SA.
I really can not wait to get my PS3 FSTE and feel it in my hands. I have high hopes I’ll be able to eventually get one for my 360. If not, the FSSE will hurt a little bit at $80 knowing for a mere $70 more I could’ve had the best stick on the market, but that is the nature of limited run products.
In terms of what I feel is missing … well, the cord is 4m. It would be nice if there was some sort of “roll up” cord management included. My vacuum cleaner for example has the power cord that can retract inside itself. It keeps it coiled up and prevents tangles/knots. (Yes, I just compared a video game arcade stick to a vacuum cleaner. Big whoop?) The -OPTION- for wireless (in addition to wired) would be very nice. I am sure I will find other nitpicks when I get the thing in my hands (nobody’s perfect right?). But I am confident this will stand shoulders above the other “high quality” sticks on the market. It better MarkMan!
There’s a couple of TE sticks on ebay(uk) for 159.99 buy it now.It’s only 10 more expensive than rrp if anyone’s still looking for one in UK.
So it still says the TE stick is backorderd on gamestop.com, I orderd to have it deliverd to my house and was wondering if this backorderd means we well get one eventually or if I should cancell it. this is getting really gay not knowing.
Did MarkMan update us about his writeup? I don’t wanna scroll through the pages, this thread is so long lol 
Do the SE FightStick and FightPad have the same cord length MarkMan?
He’s working on it. Said to possibly expect it around the end of this week (that was a couple pages back).
Oh goddammit. I preordered from them expecting to be charged when the damn thing shipped. There isn’t even an easy way to cancel the order. I just filled in a form demanding they cancel the damn preorder.
I won’t order from this site again, that’s for sure.
hey markman whats the official release date on the tournament edition sticks for Gamestop. I have it on reserve but i dont want Gamestop to pull any shenanigans on me like i got there 2 late and they gave it away or im there to early or something.
They’re supposed to be available on the 11th of February.
Rotendo has posted numerous times about it, unless something comes up, that’ll be the date we can all go pick up our sticks