Im looking at an "X-arcade" stick:
http://www.xgaming.com/index.shtml
I/We can get a solo with the Dreamcast adapter ( USB comes standard ) for $79.99 with $9.99 shipping.
This seems like a smart choice at 1st glance. The stick allows for adapters for nearly all game consoles so you can switch it out by just buying another $20 adapter for the console of your choice.
I plan to go with a Playstation someday & I dont want to buy sticks for every console. I can take the DC adapter off & play MAME ROMs on my PC. I can get a Saturn adapter, an XBox adapter etc etc etc...
So this aspect seems to make total sense to me.
So the question is, what about the stick? The online reviews are good enough to make me think its a good stick. Actually, the online reviews say its a great stick!
But what about the real world of Shmuppers? What do the YOU folks think?
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X-Arcade Stick...
It really depends on what you're looking for. If you're looking to use JP sticks, then you're SOL with the X-Arcade...well, you CAN buy/make an adaptor plate, but shaft issues come into play. However, standard Happ sticks and buttons slip right in. I started off with a 2P model way back when...mostly for Robotron. With a Happ Comp and buttons it's not bad. The deck slant I actually found pretty comfortable. Ancillary button placement is a bit awkward, but doesn't impede much.
As you mentioned, it works with nearly every system, and can be programmed for most any key combination on the PC. If you're not looking to custom build a stick or sink too much money into one, then it's not a bad deal.
As you mentioned, it works with nearly every system, and can be programmed for most any key combination on the PC. If you're not looking to custom build a stick or sink too much money into one, then it's not a bad deal.
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So youre saying that an X-Arcade stick dose not work "out of the box" with JAP consoles? Thanks for that info, I wasnt aware of this.
But, my 2 DC consoles are US, my N64 is US & my PC is US & I dont know what the region of my next ( if any ) consoles might be & I dont plan to build my own or buy another 3 or 4 sticks, so this seems like the perfect option for someone like me. I could get a Green Goblin or some other stick but Im just not comfortable buying a used stick with the potential problems that come with it.
Im mostly wanting to get yours & others opinion on the stick itself. Have you had any experience with it? Heard anything good or bad, etc...
I also wanted to be sure anyone looking for a stick knew about the discount cuz Im sure Im not the only cheap assed gamer around!
But, my 2 DC consoles are US, my N64 is US & my PC is US & I dont know what the region of my next ( if any ) consoles might be & I dont plan to build my own or buy another 3 or 4 sticks, so this seems like the perfect option for someone like me. I could get a Green Goblin or some other stick but Im just not comfortable buying a used stick with the potential problems that come with it.
Im mostly wanting to get yours & others opinion on the stick itself. Have you had any experience with it? Heard anything good or bad, etc...
I also wanted to be sure anyone looking for a stick knew about the discount cuz Im sure Im not the only cheap assed gamer around!
Nonono...I meant that sticks like Sanwas and Seimitsus use a bolt pattern that is different than Happ/Industrio Lorenzo sticks. The mounting plate on JP sticks tend to be slimmer and won't line up with the holes designed for a Western stick...such as the Happ Super clones that are standard in the X-Arcade. The X-Arcade works fine with all consoles, no matter the region.
That being said, the stock stick isn't too great. However, it's quite simple to replace it with a Happ Comp, Super, or some other Western stick. Unless you're really finicky, the stock buttons will probably be just fine for now.
That being said, the stock stick isn't too great. However, it's quite simple to replace it with a Happ Comp, Super, or some other Western stick. Unless you're really finicky, the stock buttons will probably be just fine for now.
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Hmmmm, Ive just been reading more reiews on the Solo X-Arcade stick & I cant find any bad reviews from googling "X-Arcarde review". And there are lots of reviews albeit they seem fairly old ones.
As I said before all the reviews are pretty good.
Id like anyone who knows anything about joysticks to tell me why X-Arcade is terrible & should be avoided.
That would be a big help...
Theres always the 30 day no questions asked return policy to fall back on but Id sure like some other opinions...
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As I said before all the reviews are pretty good.
Id like anyone who knows anything about joysticks to tell me why X-Arcade is terrible & should be avoided.
That would be a big help...
Theres always the 30 day no questions asked return policy to fall back on but Id sure like some other opinions...
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Joystick reviews are retarded, and I'd doubt you'd even be able to find a site that reviewed the thing that would know a good stick from a bad one to begin with.
Don't have to take my word on it though, do a search on this forum for X-Arcade and you should get plenty of threads about it, like this one for example. Aside from that, you can check up on the SRK tech forum too for more information. There are tons and tons of joystick threads out there already for you to check out.
Don't have to take my word on it though, do a search on this forum for X-Arcade and you should get plenty of threads about it, like this one for example. Aside from that, you can check up on the SRK tech forum too for more information. There are tons and tons of joystick threads out there already for you to check out.
First and foremost, you have to know what you're looking for.
1.) Do you like Western sticks? Yeah, you can mod the things for Sanwa sticks, but that's another extra step.
2.) How many systems do you want to use it on? I can vouche for for PS/2, USB, Dreamcast, and X-Box adaptors. I have used all of those and can say that there is no discernable lag. Hell...I cleared Under Defeat and Trigger Heart Exelica with it using a Happ Comp and stock buttons. There were reports of lag when it came out. I've had mine for four years now and havn't run across any.
3.) How much are you looking to spend? Custom boxes are pricey, even at the low end. Getting someone to build you a box, hack a pad (which may or may not work with all converters), and maybe do some artwork under lexan or plexi ain't going to be cheap. If money isn't an issue and you want a work of art, go custom. The X-Arcade ain't exactly pretty.
That being said, lots of people hate them. Some complain about quality, some complain about the parts, some complain about the encoder. Most hate the marketing. I only have two complaints with mine. They're not deep enough to accept a T-Stik, and the port in the front used to access the mode switch and adaptor connector is too damn big.
For some perspective: I currently use a custom box running on an Ultimarc I-Pac with an Ultimarc/IL T-Stik and Happ buttons. For PS2 I use a Hori RAP2 with Sanwa buttons. I don't use my X-Arcade any more because the 2P model is so damn big and I don't use Happ/Industrio Lorenzo sticks other than the 4/8-way Spring Action (T-Stik).
1.) Do you like Western sticks? Yeah, you can mod the things for Sanwa sticks, but that's another extra step.
2.) How many systems do you want to use it on? I can vouche for for PS/2, USB, Dreamcast, and X-Box adaptors. I have used all of those and can say that there is no discernable lag. Hell...I cleared Under Defeat and Trigger Heart Exelica with it using a Happ Comp and stock buttons. There were reports of lag when it came out. I've had mine for four years now and havn't run across any.
3.) How much are you looking to spend? Custom boxes are pricey, even at the low end. Getting someone to build you a box, hack a pad (which may or may not work with all converters), and maybe do some artwork under lexan or plexi ain't going to be cheap. If money isn't an issue and you want a work of art, go custom. The X-Arcade ain't exactly pretty.
That being said, lots of people hate them. Some complain about quality, some complain about the parts, some complain about the encoder. Most hate the marketing. I only have two complaints with mine. They're not deep enough to accept a T-Stik, and the port in the front used to access the mode switch and adaptor connector is too damn big.
For some perspective: I currently use a custom box running on an Ultimarc I-Pac with an Ultimarc/IL T-Stik and Happ buttons. For PS2 I use a Hori RAP2 with Sanwa buttons. I don't use my X-Arcade any more because the 2P model is so damn big and I don't use Happ/Industrio Lorenzo sticks other than the 4/8-way Spring Action (T-Stik).
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OK I get it. Its not the BEST stick on planet earth. But frankly, my best stick is an ASCII that I do like. Both of them cost me under $20 each. Im sure a HRAP2 would blow me away. Im sure its a great stick.
So Im not opposed to getting a GREAT stick. But here are my concerns.
1. Im not really interested in buying a used stick regardless of its earlier glory as a great stick.
2. Im not going to mod/build ( anytime soon, I dont think ) my own stick. I just barely have time to play Shmups & not enough of that...
3. I want a stick that will play my DC & my PC. Right now Im using my N64 controller for my PC ROMs & my stock controller for my DC. Both irritate my tendeniitis & have to go & I dont want to buy multiple sticks. At least not right now.
4. If I got an HRAP2, wouldnt I then have to also get an adapter for my DC? Is there also an adapter for the PC? At what cost?
5. And then Id still be looking for another stick for my PC Roms...
Oh the agony!
So help me out here. I really dont know anything about sticks. Couldnt tell could ya!?
How would you, approach the answer to all 5 issues & still get the best stick worth playing Shmups for say the next year while I get more understanding of what I wanted for very long term?
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So Im not opposed to getting a GREAT stick. But here are my concerns.
1. Im not really interested in buying a used stick regardless of its earlier glory as a great stick.
2. Im not going to mod/build ( anytime soon, I dont think ) my own stick. I just barely have time to play Shmups & not enough of that...
3. I want a stick that will play my DC & my PC. Right now Im using my N64 controller for my PC ROMs & my stock controller for my DC. Both irritate my tendeniitis & have to go & I dont want to buy multiple sticks. At least not right now.
4. If I got an HRAP2, wouldnt I then have to also get an adapter for my DC? Is there also an adapter for the PC? At what cost?
5. And then Id still be looking for another stick for my PC Roms...
Oh the agony!
So help me out here. I really dont know anything about sticks. Couldnt tell could ya!?
How would you, approach the answer to all 5 issues & still get the best stick worth playing Shmups for say the next year while I get more understanding of what I wanted for very long term?
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Seconding what P_HAT said. However, a HRAP is probably easier to find than a HRAP2. There's not much difference apart from the appearance and button layout. If you want, you can change out the parts later - it's an easy mod.
To use it on DC, there's this. Then something like this for PC. There are a ton of PS2->USB converters around, I have no idea how well that specific one works.
Also, PS2 is fairly common, you can get adapters for most consoles. I sold my PS2->DC converter because I have a DC stick, but I also use my HRAP on xbox and wii (as a GC controller).
To use it on DC, there's this. Then something like this for PC. There are a ton of PS2->USB converters around, I have no idea how well that specific one works.
Also, PS2 is fairly common, you can get adapters for most consoles. I sold my PS2->DC converter because I have a DC stick, but I also use my HRAP on xbox and wii (as a GC controller).
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I started off (when I was getting back into shmups) with an X-Arcade. I now use a HRAP fitted with a T-Stik and I think it's great. I still have the X-Arcade and it feels bloody awful compared to the HRAP. The X-Arcade stick has so much movement/throw, it's more like a gear stick than an arcade stick.
Don't bomb. DON'T BOMB.
Damn! Should have bombed.
Damn! Should have bombed.
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OK, OK...No X-Arcade stick. I gave my best argument & no one agreed with me so Im convinced that the X-Arcade is NOT the way to go.
That thing about the X-Arcade having so much movement/throw was the final nail in the ol' coffin cuz I HATE a loose stick!
Im still not ready to go all out on a major stick right now until I learn more about what it is that will satisfy my needs. I think Ill visit a few arcades & get a feel for the real thing & do some research on the sticks that have been suggested here.
In the mean time Im going to get this:
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-h5-49-en-70-46.html
and use my ASCII Saturn Stick on my Dreamcast & Saturn.
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That thing about the X-Arcade having so much movement/throw was the final nail in the ol' coffin cuz I HATE a loose stick!
Im still not ready to go all out on a major stick right now until I learn more about what it is that will satisfy my needs. I think Ill visit a few arcades & get a feel for the real thing & do some research on the sticks that have been suggested here.
In the mean time Im going to get this:
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-h5-49-en-70-46.html
and use my ASCII Saturn Stick on my Dreamcast & Saturn.
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THe x-arcade stick is patterned after what you will usually find in a us jamma cabinet that has street fighter 2 in it.
It can be "tuned" to a point by adjusting the metal bars attached to the microswitches.
But genuine Happ parts are better.
If you do not like the US stick style, then it's a bad deal for sure.
The HOtRod (if it's still around) uses genuine parts in it, and is widely regarded as better if yo ulike that sort of thing.
It can be "tuned" to a point by adjusting the metal bars attached to the microswitches.
But genuine Happ parts are better.
If you do not like the US stick style, then it's a bad deal for sure.
The HOtRod (if it's still around) uses genuine parts in it, and is widely regarded as better if yo ulike that sort of thing.
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Seriously, and I apologize to everyone for saying this, ignore everyone, including me, when they say a particular stick is good or bad.
I own an X-Arcade stick and love it. But some people hate them. When I first got it I found the stick had had too much travel in it. So it gave the impression of delay. However I simply opened it up and adjusted the plates that connect to the micro switches and et voila, problem solved, reaction times are instant and I love it. I use my stick to play everything I can use a stick for including shoot 'em ups and beat 'em ups.
I also had a load of consoles to connect to, including a Supergun and my old 8-bit computers and with a bit of modding I managed to get it to connect to everything I own, just about.
But the stick is designed with "baseball bat" shaped sticks, and I know a lot of people prefer the "ball" tops that Japanese sticks have. Some people prefer the sticks tighter and some prefer them softer. The X-Arcade felt just right for me in feedback pressure.
I had the same agony to go through before deciding on X-Arcade. I was told that Dreamcast sticks were brilliant, turns out that, for me, they are hopeless.
I can't remember the make but my friend has 2 expensive (approx £100) Japanese sticks that work with his supergun. They are pro top-of-the-range arcade sticks, I just can't remember the name, and he loves them, but I find them too hard to move, finding myself yanking at the stick to get any kind of movement.
Arcades won't help either, well not U.K. ones because often they differ from machine to machine so you can't get a base line.
If I were you I'd decide on the functionality you want. You seem to want to connect to many consoles. Note that the X-Arcade won't send a "raw" signal to a PCB so it's no good for Supergun or PCB games unless you mod it (which I did), it's designed for mame and consoles (there's no Xbox 360 adapter yet).
Then decide on the configuration you want (USA "bats" or Jap "balls" with the relevant differences in button layout). Then work out where is comfortable for your hands and fingers, maybe draw on a piece of paper where your fingers naturally fall for hitting buttons, it might help you decide on USA or Jap configuration. Different sticks have different amounts of "gap" between the buttons and bigger or smaller (and lighter and heavier) bases. So do you want it on your lap or a table?
Find the sticks that you think meet your requirements, and then try to work out which is highest quality. The chances are though, until you actually play them, you aren't going to find the perfect match, when you get it delivered it could well be different to what the people, like me, say.
If you can test some out then that's your best option.
I've been in the exact same position as you and I feel your pain!
Cheers
Lee
I own an X-Arcade stick and love it. But some people hate them. When I first got it I found the stick had had too much travel in it. So it gave the impression of delay. However I simply opened it up and adjusted the plates that connect to the micro switches and et voila, problem solved, reaction times are instant and I love it. I use my stick to play everything I can use a stick for including shoot 'em ups and beat 'em ups.
I also had a load of consoles to connect to, including a Supergun and my old 8-bit computers and with a bit of modding I managed to get it to connect to everything I own, just about.
But the stick is designed with "baseball bat" shaped sticks, and I know a lot of people prefer the "ball" tops that Japanese sticks have. Some people prefer the sticks tighter and some prefer them softer. The X-Arcade felt just right for me in feedback pressure.
I had the same agony to go through before deciding on X-Arcade. I was told that Dreamcast sticks were brilliant, turns out that, for me, they are hopeless.
I can't remember the make but my friend has 2 expensive (approx £100) Japanese sticks that work with his supergun. They are pro top-of-the-range arcade sticks, I just can't remember the name, and he loves them, but I find them too hard to move, finding myself yanking at the stick to get any kind of movement.
Arcades won't help either, well not U.K. ones because often they differ from machine to machine so you can't get a base line.
If I were you I'd decide on the functionality you want. You seem to want to connect to many consoles. Note that the X-Arcade won't send a "raw" signal to a PCB so it's no good for Supergun or PCB games unless you mod it (which I did), it's designed for mame and consoles (there's no Xbox 360 adapter yet).
Then decide on the configuration you want (USA "bats" or Jap "balls" with the relevant differences in button layout). Then work out where is comfortable for your hands and fingers, maybe draw on a piece of paper where your fingers naturally fall for hitting buttons, it might help you decide on USA or Jap configuration. Different sticks have different amounts of "gap" between the buttons and bigger or smaller (and lighter and heavier) bases. So do you want it on your lap or a table?
Find the sticks that you think meet your requirements, and then try to work out which is highest quality. The chances are though, until you actually play them, you aren't going to find the perfect match, when you get it delivered it could well be different to what the people, like me, say.
If you can test some out then that's your best option.
I've been in the exact same position as you and I feel your pain!
Cheers
Lee
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thank god for your post m8. i've already order an X-Arcade solo stick and it just arrived .. got to pick it up tommorow 21-02-2008. the point is i was reading some reviews about x-arcade joisticks .. and i was really dissapointed about some ppls point of view ... that untill i read ur post .. witch gave me some kind of trust in the dicision i've already done. i will try the stick and make a review for u guys. in case needed, Leeram m8 i will need your help to "assist" me in tunning it up ... again just if i feel that thats needed. thx againLeeram wrote:Seriously, and I apologize to everyone for saying this, ignore everyone, including me, when they say a particular stick is good or bad.
I own an X-Arcade stick and love it. But some people hate them. When I first got it I found the stick had had too much travel in it. So it gave the impression of delay. However I simply opened it up and adjusted the plates that connect to the micro switches and et voila, problem solved, reaction times are instant and I love it. I use my stick to play everything I can use a stick for including shoot 'em ups and beat 'em ups.
I also had a load of consoles to connect to, including a Supergun and my old 8-bit computers and with a bit of modding I managed to get it to connect to everything I own, just about.
But the stick is designed with "baseball bat" shaped sticks, and I know a lot of people prefer the "ball" tops that Japanese sticks have. Some people prefer the sticks tighter and some prefer them softer. The X-Arcade felt just right for me in feedback pressure.
I had the same agony to go through before deciding on X-Arcade. I was told that Dreamcast sticks were brilliant, turns out that, for me, they are hopeless.
I can't remember the make but my friend has 2 expensive (approx £100) Japanese sticks that work with his supergun. They are pro top-of-the-range arcade sticks, I just can't remember the name, and he loves them, but I find them too hard to move, finding myself yanking at the stick to get any kind of movement.
Arcades won't help either, well not U.K. ones because often they differ from machine to machine so you can't get a base line.
If I were you I'd decide on the functionality you want. You seem to want to connect to many consoles. Note that the X-Arcade won't send a "raw" signal to a PCB so it's no good for Supergun or PCB games unless you mod it (which I did), it's designed for mame and consoles (there's no Xbox 360 adapter yet).
Then decide on the configuration you want (USA "bats" or Jap "balls" with the relevant differences in button layout). Then work out where is comfortable for your hands and fingers, maybe draw on a piece of paper where your fingers naturally fall for hitting buttons, it might help you decide on USA or Jap configuration. Different sticks have different amounts of "gap" between the buttons and bigger or smaller (and lighter and heavier) bases. So do you want it on your lap or a table?
Find the sticks that you think meet your requirements, and then try to work out which is highest quality. The chances are though, until you actually play them, you aren't going to find the perfect match, when you get it delivered it could well be different to what the people, like me, say.
If you can test some out then that's your best option.
I've been in the exact same position as you and I feel your pain!
Cheers
Lee
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i've open it up 3 mins ago ... really dissaponinted .... 
(( i'm from romania (europe) and it looks like during the transport something pushed really hard on the stick then the plastic support of the tankstick its brooked ... gonna try to stick it with super glue or something ... i cant belive it ... i waiting long time for this ... and now ... my usual bad luck. ill keep u informed of what i;ve done.. dont make this a "x-arcade suck reason" ... cause i'm sure it brooked cause of the manipulation by postal employes
(( i'm from romania (europe) and it looks like during the transport something pushed really hard on the stick then the plastic support of the tankstick its brooked ... gonna try to stick it with super glue or something ... i cant belive it ... i waiting long time for this ... and now ... my usual bad luck. ill keep u informed of what i;ve done.. dont make this a "x-arcade suck reason" ... cause i'm sure it brooked cause of the manipulation by postal employes-
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unfortunetly the plastic that keeps the "spire that expands thing" (cant remember the word) its brooken too so it looks like i need to replace the whole tankstick. anyone has any sugestions of what should i buy for replacement ? its 7,5cm long in horizontal and 9cm long in vertical ... i know its there are other terms of lenght but cant remember them right now 
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Bought it back in 2004.I didnt know.Sold it immediately.Its nice to look at it but its not that good when you playing STG games.I even replaced its cheap sticks and buttons with real arcade parts .If you want a stick for shmups buy a Hori one.
Now I definetely know:
Japanese sticks > US sticks
My favorite sticks for shmups :
Hori Real Arcade Pro
Hori Real Arcade Pro V2
Green Goblin Official SEGA Dreamcast Arcade Stick
Now I definetely know:
Japanese sticks > US sticks
My favorite sticks for shmups :
Hori Real Arcade Pro
Hori Real Arcade Pro V2
Green Goblin Official SEGA Dreamcast Arcade Stick
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just 2 mins ago i totaly change my mind about x-arcade ... meaning that they ROCK. i just mailed them that the product has arrived and that the joystick its brooken, they asked me to send some pictures ,, so i did... i will let u guys see how seriously they take the relation x-gaming - customer.
Me - Hello. My package arrived today, went to pick it up .. and fortunatly they wanted to tax me for the VAT tax but cause i didnt got any bill they let me have it without paying anything else. The bad part is that the tankstick has been destroyd during the shippement i think, dunno were to send some pics. anyway i dont expect anything from u cause instead of paying 60$ postal taxes to send it backand another 60$ to recive it after repair i rather buy another one if u guys can help in any way pls say so. i was thinking in buying myself another joystick and replace the brooken one. at least can u tell me what other joysticks can fit ? maybe a sanwa or a happ one ? the only thing i'm thining now its to order it from somewhere near my country so i dont get it brooked again.
X-Gaming Employee - You can send pics to support@xgaming.com, please do. What is broken?
HAPP Competition or Supers will work fine in the Tankstick.
Me - I've send a mail with some photoes attached so u can see the parts that are brooken. Please help me in any way, i was eager to play on it ... so much that now i feel so miserable.
X-GE - I got the pics. If the only damage is to the one joystick, I can obviously send you a replacement. Would that be all you need?
Me - yes thank you. 1 question tough, will i have to support any taxes again ? if not i think we can make a good deal in both's advantage. thanks
Me again - the "deal" i'm thinking of its like this i make another order for Arcade Parts Bundle: $34.95 witch ill support transport and u add the replacement joystick in that shippment. that way i will have replacement parts for a long time
X-GE - It has a lifetime warranty, I don't think buying the spares ins necessary. You should not pay fees for the replacement since it is free.
P.S: In my opinion the xgaming arcade solo its the most realistic. i've seen huri and hrap2 and they are small and look like children lastic toys ... again this is in my opinion
Me - Hello. My package arrived today, went to pick it up .. and fortunatly they wanted to tax me for the VAT tax but cause i didnt got any bill they let me have it without paying anything else. The bad part is that the tankstick has been destroyd during the shippement i think, dunno were to send some pics. anyway i dont expect anything from u cause instead of paying 60$ postal taxes to send it backand another 60$ to recive it after repair i rather buy another one
if u guys can help in any way pls say so. i was thinking in buying myself another joystick and replace the brooken one. at least can u tell me what other joysticks can fit ? maybe a sanwa or a happ one ? the only thing i'm thining now its to order it from somewhere near my country so i dont get it brooked again.X-Gaming Employee - You can send pics to support@xgaming.com, please do. What is broken?
HAPP Competition or Supers will work fine in the Tankstick.
Me - I've send a mail with some photoes attached so u can see the parts that are brooken. Please help me in any way, i was eager to play on it ... so much that now i feel so miserable.
X-GE - I got the pics. If the only damage is to the one joystick, I can obviously send you a replacement. Would that be all you need?
Me - yes thank you. 1 question tough, will i have to support any taxes again ? if not i think we can make a good deal in both's advantage. thanks
Me again - the "deal" i'm thinking of its like this i make another order for Arcade Parts Bundle: $34.95 witch ill support transport and u add the replacement joystick in that shippment. that way i will have replacement parts for a long time
X-GE - It has a lifetime warranty, I don't think buying the spares ins necessary. You should not pay fees for the replacement since it is free.
P.S: In my opinion the xgaming arcade solo its the most realistic. i've seen huri and hrap2 and they are small and look like children lastic toys ... again this is in my opinion
Dude, you are so wrong. Not only is the HRAP much more attractive than the X-Arcade, it will also take a beating and keep on going. I have both, trust me.P.S: In my opinion the xgaming arcade solo its the most realistic. i've seen huri and hrap2 and they are small and look like children lastic toys ... again this is in my opinion
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Leeram
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I refer the last poster to my earlier post!
I made a mistake in my earlier post, but the mistake kind of helps prove my point. My friend's sticks are not Japanese. They are MAS Neo and he had them modded to have optical sticks and Sanwa parts (i thinkit was Sanwa). They are superb sticks without any doubt, but I find them too hard to move. He has used my X-Arcade stick and thinks it's great, but he prefers his.
So how does it help me prove my point, well the reason he went for that particular stick, despite the costs and importing from America, is because he wanted the layout to be close to the neo geo.
Like I say, you have to work out your requirements then pick a stick to suit. It is not the case that any particular sticks are the best in all circumstances for all people.
The x-arcade have really good buttons and sticks and are built extremely well. They can be modded relatively easily and are comfortable to use. But that's all my opinion!
Leeram
I made a mistake in my earlier post, but the mistake kind of helps prove my point. My friend's sticks are not Japanese. They are MAS Neo and he had them modded to have optical sticks and Sanwa parts (i thinkit was Sanwa). They are superb sticks without any doubt, but I find them too hard to move. He has used my X-Arcade stick and thinks it's great, but he prefers his.
So how does it help me prove my point, well the reason he went for that particular stick, despite the costs and importing from America, is because he wanted the layout to be close to the neo geo.
Like I say, you have to work out your requirements then pick a stick to suit. It is not the case that any particular sticks are the best in all circumstances for all people.
The x-arcade have really good buttons and sticks and are built extremely well. They can be modded relatively easily and are comfortable to use. But that's all my opinion!
Leeram
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HRAP is small? Here's mine (modified) next to an X-Arcade solo:Kel_Sceptic wrote:P.S: In my opinion the xgaming arcade solo its the most realistic. i've seen huri and hrap2 and they are small and look like children lastic toys ... again this is in my opinion
Notice how the base of the X-Arcade is actually smaller than the HRAP. The overhanging top panel design can cause the X-Arcade to be less stable if you're a bit heavy handed. With a metal top panel and base, the HRAP feels pretty solid to me. It's nothing like a childs toy, although it is fun to play with
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Damn! Should have bombed.
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doodude, I have adapters for use on PC (USB), Saturn and Dreamcast. I can give provide more info later if required, but I'm in a hurry right now. Those are the only systems I use (regularly) but no doubt adapters are available for other popular consoles.
Don't bomb. DON'T BOMB.
Damn! Should have bombed.
Damn! Should have bombed.
And if you use high quality adapters, there won't be any input lag, unlike the X-Arcade's adapters. Additionally you would have the advantage of being able to use other PSX controllers on various systems.
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Gwyrgyn Blood
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