i still don’t get how you’re supposed to differentiate the QD’s from each other if they’re all the same color.
I think it looks better that way with one unified color… that green is sexy… color coding isnt the only way to figure out what goes where… just like a TE you can have symbols on the barrier strip…
Speaking of the look of the case… I dont know why anyone would hate it for “looking like a TE” the top panel has a lot of room for hand placement… it looks a lot thinner than a TE… and the TE isnt really an original design… it was based off a arcade cab panel as well… its comfortable to most with a lot of space for some good looking artwork…
Actually with as easy as it is to change the buttons, that’s a good point that the button layout doesn’t mean anything on this stick.
you could always move the buttons
like you would if you got an MvC2 TE
I was not even aware of this. What was their reasoning?
First idea probably isn’t happening. Common ground, probably, but connectors is not a wise idea.
Cord compartment? It isn’t a big deal, sure, it makes it look better for storage, but I don’t by my sticks because they have a slot to hold a cable.
I do see a high probability for stainless screws, however, as razer prides themselves on quality.
Picture 1: I had to re-post this picture because of how much noobness there is to the guy that installed these buttons with gap. Razer, if you’re listening, make sure your people know what they’re doing.
Picture 2: What kind of circus are you running in there? All microswitches should face the same direction. This is why I dumped my last stick maker.
Lastly your button layout isn’t up to par. I’d also fix the buttons to…
[X Y RB] [LB]
[A B RT] [LT]
*LB and LT not necessary
http://p.twimg.com/AZXYctMCEAE95Ef.jpg
It was the two remappable shoulder buttons that caused MLG to ban it, as they reasoned that cheaters could modify those buttons for rapid-fire or macros, and it would be difficult to monitor.
something to do with programmable buttons… dont quite remember…
Is it me or does it look like the control panel is made of plastic?
I think he mentioned something about the panels being replaceable with clear plexi/polycarbonate of some sort, so it’s possible that it’s made out of plastic.
yeah it looks really plasticky. B15 you DEFINITELY need to be on the beta. matter of fact they should actually hire you on for the product design. They would make the siiickest stick we’ve ever seen. lol.
@ James - yeah they should keep the layout the same as the TEs, the Hori-styled button layout is pretty terrible. I actually rewired all my sticks to the TE/madcatz layout just to make things simple. I’d assume most of the razer guys are still all PC heads and majority don’t even play fighters still. (some of my PC gamer friends hate consoles for some reason…), at least they’re trying and reaching out to the community to learn tho.
I’d buy an acrylic Razer stick for $400 USD. Can’t say the same about anyone else, though.
I probably won’t buy this unless it’s made out of kevlar and can fit my F-150 stereo wiring harness in it.
@ Razer_Water
Can we some specs of the prototype sticks?
Dimensions, build materials etc?
Its not Hori style, its mandated microsoft layout. Razor cannot change that layout without licensing the stick.
edit: Even TE’s have to use that layout
(Lurker, but love the forum.) In the video they mention removing the faceplate, so I imagine something that is less plasticky will be in order. A way to secure the top panel better than just the latch would be nice, but it doesn’t look like the pneumatics offer too much resistance, though it could still make the top panel a bit bouncy. It’s good they are doing the trial with the 360 version, because really there will be no warranty to void by making it more compatible yourself. >=)
Razer never struck me as dummies. (A bit overpriced, but not dummies.) They are sending this out to people like us folks for a reason. In fact I am sure some of the more obvious flaws are there to pick out who is going to give them feedback, haha! At least I hope so.
Either way, I have a few ideas myself. I like that someone with a big name in peripherals aside from Madcatz is putting arcade sticks out again. A little non-niche competition in the states will only mean good things.
Using turbo in a shmup is as dick as 8 buttons. 
I have RSI. I use turbo in shmups that require mashing, when I know I could mash it the same way if I had to. IDGAF. But I’d never use it in a competitive vs game.
I wonder how to go about doing a rj45 mod on this. Normally I’d replace the select button with the rj45 jack like on TE’s, but that button is on the side which would be a terrible spot to have the jack installed. In the back the hinges take up most of the space. Probably would have to remove the pcb housing (along with the usb jack) and install it there and it most likely will be sideways.
I like how it opens though. I don’t need to waste time undoing screws to open up the stick.
Hopefully there’s enough room to fit pcbs in there. Even though its mostly empty, because of its low height the buttons and joystick might take up most of that space limiting where pcbs can be placed. Much like with the VSHG, it had plenty of empty space until you had to close it and watch out for the joystick and buttons. I had to bend the legs on the microswitches so that they wouldn’t hit the pcbs.
yh ima apply ha