Super Street Fighter IV Arcade FightStick Tournament Edition S – Black

10 Review to this product

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  Chan Luu
  August 23rd, 2010 on 11:17 pm

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  I like it alot…

  The buttons are solid…I couldn’t be happier.
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  dub shih
  August 23rd, 2010 on 11:42 pm

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  I had the opportunity to try both the TE-S and SE for game play and can safely say that this stick definitely helps in the execution department. It took a little time getting use to the small ball stem joystick but once you got comfortable it was a breeze to pull of the combos you wanted. The SE on the otherhand is utter trash… unresponsive controls and extremely shoddy quality… get a SE stick and I guarantee nerd raged induced tantrums.

  If you’re on the fend… go buy it!
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  Akuma2k
  August 24th, 2010 on 1:35 pm

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  I had the standard edition arcade stick and upgraded it completely with sanwa parts but i wanted the TE arcade stick because of the extra room and longer left edge by the joystick, your hand is more relaxed and comfortable and there’s less tension compared to the shorter edge of the standard edition stick where you have to hold your hand up a bit. I recommend this stick to anyone who still has the SE stick, you won’t be disappointed.
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  Fondu
  August 25th, 2010 on 5:38 am

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  Pros: Great construction, solid Sanwa parts, slick design.

  Cons: Plexi-glass top doesn’t fit flush with the frame can rub on the skin a bit depending how you play. If you sit above the stick you won’t notice it at all.

  Comparison: Same as the Original TE stick, no real reason to get this if you have the older model. Unless you are like me and got it anyway because it looks super slick!
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  Jimmy
  August 26th, 2010 on 12:14 am

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  All Sanwa parts (lever & buttons) so it’s insanely sensitive (a good thing for fighting games). Heavy enough so it won’t move around (I prefer to use it on a flat surface rather then in my lap). Cable compartment’s a bit tight (just like the previous TE’s) but no issues. This is hands the best mass produced joystick (as well as the previous TE’s) on the market & yes, I’ve tried/owned quite a few of them including the HRAP 3 SA (surface area’s too small for my big hands) & also less hollow.
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  Eddie!!!
  August 26th, 2010 on 4:20 am

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  This is my first fight stick purchase. I have been playing fighting games for years and I finally decided to shell out the money and get one. I have visited many message boards figuring out which fighting sticks were the best and most affordable. I discovered that this one( Mad Catz) and the Hori fighting sticks were the best for affordability and performance. I picked the Mad Catz one because it has a storage device for the 12ft wire right in the back of the base, and also the nice art work on it.

  The performance is spectacular. I have always used the d-pad on a controller for fighting games so i was skeptical switching to a analog stick and 2 rows of 8 buttons, plus the fact that I would have to spend $130 to find out if i liked it or not. It did take time getting used to. I spent a good 2 days getting used to the button layout.Other than adapting to the button layout I am not disappointed at all. This stick is worth all $130.

  The cable length is perfect and more than enough. The fight stick itself is light and I usually just place it on my lap. The buttons are really responsive. I mean I barely touch the buttons and I can perform a move. The analog stick is great. The stick is really responsive as well. All I can say is that the fight stick screams precision. Every move, combo, can be pulled off with precision with little to no error. I play Street Fighter for ours and my hands dont get tired or start hurting. When using the PS3 controller my hands would get cramped. No cramping has occurred when using the fight stick, and I have had it since March 12.Arcade sticks can be fully customized and Mad Catz Fight sticks are one of the most fully customizable when it comes to replacing parts and the artwork.

  I fully recommend this Fight Stick for first time buyers like me who are looking into buying one. Put all worries aside. This stick is great for upping your game. This Fight stick will make you play better period. Its so much more responsive than a normal controller and now I can see this is how fighting games were meant to be played. Worth every penny.
  
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  Andrew C. Kesterson
  August 27th, 2010 on 4:30 am

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  If you are looking at this you probably have read a good amount about this stick (or it’s many derivatives) so I’ll keep it short. Amazing, arcade quality build on the stick. Good weight and size. The plexi glass top doesn’t give me any discomfort on my wrists. I play with it on my lap and I have yet to even feel the so-called “sharp” edge of the plexi glass. Sure, you can feel it is a bit rough but nothing to write home about or even bothersome in my opinion. Overall great stick and no more struggling with the d pad!
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  James M. Lee
  August 27th, 2010 on 12:09 pm

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  This new Super Street Fighter IV Fight Stick TE is really nice. Same as the previous TE sticks with some tweaks to the exterior and interior as well. Supposedly there is an update to the PCB board, but I’m not sure if it actually improves over the last stick, since there were no complaints.

  You get full Sanwa (Joystick & Buttons) and the cover art is slick! The actual footprint isn’t as large as I thought it would be, but it is just right. It also has a good weight and doesn’t move around, even when on your lap. I can pull off moves that I was not able to do with the SE stick. These TE sticks, new and old, are the best sticks available in my opinion.

  Cons:
  
  The bezel from the previous generation sticks is absent in this one, leaving a hard edge corner that gets irritating after a while. It looks a little cheap since the corners are exposed and you can lift it up just with a finger. My hands rest right on this corner, which makes me wonder if the 1st gen stick would have been a better choice. Other wise, I would have gave it 5 stars.

  Overall:
  
  The current price for this is a little more than the 1st gen TE sticks. If that is still the case when you buy, I’d suggest going with the 1st gen.
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  Christopher Huanosta
  August 30th, 2010 on 2:18 pm

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  Madcatz sticks are some of the best on the Market. The new sticks still have everything that made the originals great. With a new slim design if you don’t already own a madcatz stick or any other kind this would be the one to get.
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  Pammi
  August 30th, 2010 on 7:25 pm

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  Man… i was scared to invest this much money on this arcade stick but it was worth it.. i am very happy and impressed with this stick. i play with this almost everyday for couple hours with no problems so far.

  thanks again