r4ytrace: the Q3 is a MDF stick with a high-gloss paint. XS version only xbox / pc. drivers not needed. no 3-in-1 support.
jambit: actually, you’re the first person ever to report problems with static charge because of the bottom cover. never had any problems with that whatsoever.
In response to Jambitboom. When did you buy your Qanba? For what I can count there are at least 4 different models (all the differences are all on the pcb and the wiring inside). In the latest 2 there are so many grounding that I cannot see happen what you describe.
Hey,
The model I got is the Q4 RAF black, I bought it from your website in February. Everything was packed great so I don’t think that this is a problem that resulted from something jarred loose in shipping. It could be that the chair I play from creates a lot of static. As far as I’ve been able to tell, the shocks occur after I’ve been playing for awhile(aka after a lot of friction has taken place between the stick and I), or after I’ve been sitting in the chair for awhile, and always when the system is on and the Q4 is plugged in. I know this is one of the older models, and I haven’t opened it up yet, so if you have any ideas that would help eliminate this problem, I’m all ears.
Now that 2 people have said this to me, I have to wonder if its a problem with my individual stick. Any ideas on why this would happen?
Ok great thanks a lot for your answer so both the Q4 and Q3 - when they install in Windows 7, they’ll just come up as ‘Arcade Stick’ or somesuch under controllers?
Wear leather soled shoes. Periodically touch a door knob with a pencil to release the static you’re apparently building during gameplay. Or touch an opponent’s stick once in a while and pretend it’s a super power.
Sorry for the not-exactly-helpful response. I’ve just never heard of this happening. 
Hi, i wonder if the pcb’s in the q4 are fully common ground.
i need this for a dualmod with another pcb
thx
:eek: There’s a good chance this is just your environment.
I used to play at a LAN center for several hours a day and experienced the same thing with regards to static. Unfortunately, I think I’ve even taken it a step further and actually managed the short the stick. Every so often it will disconnect and have to be manually reconnected or it will just press the Start button on its own. I think the area where I was playing combined with the particular material of the sofa I was sitting on at the LAN center was more the cause than the actual stick. As far as the stick goes, it may just be very delicate or sensitive.
Can anyone tell me what website I need to go to in order to purchase the Quanba q4 ELIVEPRO?
I’m pretty sure VideoGamesNewYork has them.
If I can’t get it to stop happening then I’ll definitely pretend its a super power.
Do all versions that are currently for sale have a carrying handle on the top? I passed on getting the cool blue because I researched was under the impression that it does not have a handle. I later saw one at a tourny and I was mistaken. Anyway, If someone could tell me which models have it and I’ll just narrow it down from there, thanks!
You’re probably right about the environment. I started using my leather computer chair while playing and I noticed it significantly reduced the shock factor. I’m going to test it out at my buddy’s place to see if I can eliminate it entirely outside of my house, and maybe try different fabrics of pants.
Its actually kind of funny that I’m thinking about changing my wardrobe over a fightstick…or kind of sad…
I am who I am people!
hi everyone, i have a qanba Q4 RAF for my PC and it is worked well for SSF4 AE PC version, but few months ago I unplugged it from my PC and when I trying to plug it into my PC again, it said “unrecognized USB device”. It is likely that my PC cannot locate a proper driver for the Qanba Joystick, how could i solve this problem then? Thanks a lot.
Is the slider switch still set to PS3/PC?
no, my qanba joystick is for PC use only =(
Both sides are recognized by pc, such PC/PS3 and Xbox360 are pc compatible, you must have 360 drivers on the xp, seven dont need them!
I am using [LEFT]Qanba Q4 Ice Blue PC version which is designed for PC use only, therefore should not be related to 360 drivers problems =([/LEFT]