i've tried newer versions of MAME, and while i can get the HORI Fighting Stick EX2 to work, most games (particularly shooters) run at around 50% speed. turning off sound makes no difference.
thing is on the same computer, using MAME32+ .104 i can run it at full speed... but it won't recognize the controller.
i tried using Joy2Key, but the only things that work are the buttons and not the joystick.
can anyone maybe help? i'm on vacation and really want to play dodonpachi...

and i know this post is dealing predominately in minutiae, so no need to point it out please.