has anyone tried this joystick?

splitblkribbon · Post by **splitblkribbon** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:50 am

http://www.xgaming.com/two-player.shtml

I'm looking to get a joystick, but the hori arcade pro 2 is out of print, so im not sure what to do. Has anyone tried the one I posted above?

MOD EDIT - Changed long URL to a smaller one that links to the same page - Shatterhand

Damocles · Post by **Damocles** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 2:06 pm

I have that version at home, though I havn't used it in a few years. If you're not technically inclined, it suits most purposes. The sticks and buttons are easy to swap out and it's damn sturdy. The only downside is the need to buy X-Gaming converters if you want to use it on other systems, rather than buying a typical converter. ...but that means it's guranteed to work.

BTW, it will only accept sticks with a Happ/IL bolt pattern, so you won't be able to stick a Sanwa in there without modding the case.

Gwyrgyn Blood · Post by **Gwyrgyn Blood** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 2:16 pm

X-Arcade are overpriced, bulky, and have pretty bad parts. I just recommend in general to stay away from them and get something better.

MAS actually makes pretty decent sticks, although they are definitely on the large size. They use Happ parts so they are good quality, and easy to fix.

Custom sticks are a good option, but you'll have to make the effort to track down someone to make one for you of course.

And I'm not sure about most people, but personally for shooters I don't recommend Sanwa or Hori at all. Seimitsu and Happ have been much, much better for me.

P_HAT · Post by **P_HAT** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 3:12 pm

It's crap.

Lordstar · Post by **Lordstar** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 3:41 pm

its a good entry level in to Arcade joysticks for PCs but as its already been said it gets expensive when you want to use it on anything else.
I have one which ive used once (only because its so big and takes over my shoe box room) im in the UK so buying mine is not an option

malcolm · Post by **malcolm** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 1:13 am

It's a piece of crap. But if you must buy one then take mine off my hands. I'll give you a great deal. PM me

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/47/19172 ... 6d.jpg?v=0

destructor · Post by **destructor** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 12:04 pm

Big Crap. X-Arcade team support if something is wrong = super crap.

splitblkribbon · Post by **splitblkribbon** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 5:11 pm

Thanks for the input, I decided to order a hori arcade pro.

stuntman · Post by **stuntman** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 6:30 pm

Good choice (HRAP). The 2-player X-Arcade is just too damn cumbersome.