TvC stick -- worth it?

Classic Fighting Games Tatsunoko VS Capcom
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I’m using the Gamecube controller right now, and although it’s a lot better than I expected, it does leave a lot to be desired. Is anyone else having trouble with consistency using it, or just me?

I’ve been convincing myself I don’t need to spend money on one, but I’m getting extremely fucking tired of doing my 6C instead of [4]6C on Tekkaman, among a slew of other obnoxious screw-ups that cost me more matches than I can tolerate.

Which sticks do you guys use? Which would you suggest? Do I just need to practice execution more and keep the GC controller?

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There’s only one of these out now for the game. It’s called the TVC fightstick.
Alternately, you could use a ps2 stick and a ps2-gcn controller port converter (the kind that came out in the cvs2 days).
I would think any stick used for marvel 2 would work since it’s versus series.
Also, try asking in the newbie saikyo dojo about this.
Finally, I would presume that the classic controller is a bit better for fighters that aren’t smash, seeing as how it is pretty much a mimic of the ps2 control pad.

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Apparently people are having problems with the TvC stick having disconnect problems, that’s madcatz for you. I use the wii hori stick, also yeah, like TNB said, there’s converters.

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I’ve been thinking about buying a TvC stick too, only if you can program ABC into one single button. Is it possible to do that?

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Couldn’t you just adjust for that in the game’s controller config?

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Yeah, why wouldn’t you be able to? The stick has 6 face buttons, so you can use the 2 extra ones for taunts/ABC or what have you.

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So far I’ve had 3 out of the 8 buttons malfunction on me. I had to scew open the bottom and rearrange the buttons a number of times. Other then that, It’s something you ought to get. The GC controller’s awkward buttons and small d-pad make it inconsistent to use, and the CC’s d-pad doesn’t tend to diagonals very well. I recommend getting some replacement parts for your fightstick if you decide to get one.

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I’d buy a PS2 stick solely for compatibility. Go the converter route and pick up a PS2-GCN and a PS2-PS3 converter.

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Like M.D. said I have heard that the buttons on these sticks are pretty prone to failure.

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I haven’t had any issues with the stick so far. And I’ve had it before the game was released.

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Just got mine yesterday. Loving it so far. I’m pretty new to arcade controls, how are the Sanwa parts better? Is it mostly a matter of joystick sensitivity? I noticed you need to get pretty close to the gate to register. Still, the stock controls seem pretty fine to me.

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The stock TvC stick is better than the standard SE garbage. The joystick is pretty legit, not as good or precise as a real JLF, but considerably better than most knockoffs. The buttons don’t fail as much as the SEs. Also all the parts are replaceable.

That said getting a PS2 with adapter stick is the best option

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I’m using a 10 button ps2 mas w/ adapter but certain times I experience horrible input lag on versus/single player matches on HDtvs. Anyone having similar problems and know of a solution?

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did you get the HD cables for the Wii man, they help a lot and if that doesnt work then may be converter or something else.

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I’ve been playing on the new “classic controller pro” that just came out. This game only having 4 buttons makes it pretty playable on a pad. The layout on the gamecube controller was terrible, it plays much better with the classic controller.

I still wish I had a stick but, It’s not worth the money for 2 Wii games that I really only play occasionally (GG AC+ and TvC).

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I use a GC pad for this game

I fucking rock

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I assume they’ve improved them since the Japanese CC Pro’s then. The original CC Pro’s had essentially nonfunctioning d-pads.

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Hori Stick is pretty good to be honest. 40$ if I recall.

But if you’re interested in fighters outside the Wii, I would find a way to get your hands on a PS2 stick.

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TVC stick is pretty good. I’d say it’s better than the Wii Hori based on parts, it’s easier to mod, and it’s a lot hard to accidentally set a turbo setting to on, haha. Plus since you can change the stick input, it’s better for other types of games, like Star Soldier R, that only accept one type.

I snagged one, and am satisfied with my purchase.

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It’s definitely a good purchase. I’ve used mine for various homebrew, and buying a Mayflash Classic Controller->PC adapter makes it so I can use it on PC as well.
The adapter also makes it work on the PS3 too. Haven’t had any issues. Too bad I can’t use it on the PS2 (outside of emulating a PS2 on a PC anyway), but I’m satisfied at the build quality and being able to use it for Wii/PS3/PC games.