Hori Real Arcade Pro EX for 360

Elixir · Post by **Elixir** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 12:06 pm

PC Engine Fan X! wrote:What a wacky and complex setup you got there, Elixir...a dedicated 360 arcade stick would simply things a lot easier, don't you think? If you're happy with your current setup, then so be it. ^_~

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

It matches the rest of my house, really..

A Saturn pad is more versatile, I think. I couldn't imagine playing Bomberman or Puzzle Quest with an arcade stick. I may end up purchasing this when Ketsui is released, but maybe the demand for the XFPS will rise with that.

On the forums, I mean. I've already had 3 people ask about it.

CC_Devil · Post by **CC_Devil** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:54 am

Well, Play-Asia seems to have sold out of preorders too!

When I checked yesterday the preorders were not even open.
It now displays "This is a product with limited availability and our allocations have been presold. If you have preordered this item, your order has usually been confirmed. If you plan to purchase this item, please check back on the item's release date for possible restock."

Was anybody able to get in on the action?
What was the price?

Etrian · Post by **Etrian** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 7:37 am

Wow! That sold out FAST.

I didn't even get an opportunity to see their price..

Muzza · Post by **Muzza** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 3:21 pm

Hi guys, first post!

I manage to snag/preorder one of these before they sold out.

They went for $189.90 US. Went to check my order status a few hours later and it was already sold out.

Would like to replace they buttons with some Sanwas. Can anyone tell me what I can replace them with?

Tnx in adavnce!

Muzza

CC_Devil · Post by **CC_Devil** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 5:24 pm

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Muzza · Post by **Muzza** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:43 pm

Received the stick today. Some quick impressions!

Played some Ikaruga on 360, nice and smooth!

Plugged it into PC for some MAME action to test the waters, from Dodonpachi to Streetfighter 2, worked straight out of the box, was surprised to see it come up as REAL Arcade Pro. EX Arcade stick once it was plugged in. No extra driver installation required.

Gonna take some time to adjust to a stick after playing MAME and 360 with a pad most of the time!

Elixir · Post by **Elixir** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 3:51 am

So is it still possible to get these without pulling out your own teeth? I've been looking around, and aside from Yahoo Japan, I can't seem to find anywhere. Guess I'll keep looking.

Ed Oscuro · Post by **Ed Oscuro** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 3:54 am

Muzza wrote:Plugged it into PC for some MAME action to test the waters, from Dodonpachi to Streetfighter 2, worked straight out of the box, was surprised to see it come up as REAL Arcade Pro. EX Arcade stick once it was plugged in. No extra driver installation required.

That's the way all 360 joysticks are supposed to be, rite

Muzza · Post by **Muzza** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 10:37 am

Ed Oscuro wrote:
Muzza wrote:Plugged it into PC for some MAME action to test the waters, from Dodonpachi to Streetfighter 2, worked straight out of the box, was surprised to see it come up as REAL Arcade Pro. EX Arcade stick once it was plugged in. No extra driver installation required.
That's the way all 360 joysticks are supposed to be, rite

I remember reading at the shoryuken forums that you had to fiddle around to get the Fighting Stick EX to work with windows 100%.

Was expecting the same for the Real Arcade PRO EX, not the case though as it was plug and play straight away. Worked perfectly for me!

Battlesmurf · Post by **Battlesmurf** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 7:22 am

These sticks are available at Amazon for pre-order right now. $129.99 + free shipping with prime. Don't know if this is a good price or not- but it sounds better than NCSX and Play Asia's prices.

Thoughts?

thamasha69 · Post by **thamasha69** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 9:10 am

Whoa certainly seems like a decent price to me.