The search for a decent stick

Momijitsuki · Post by **Momijitsuki** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:50 am

Okay, I'm just going to say right now that I am absolutely 100% clueless when it comes to hardware, so go easy on me, here. =X

I'm looking for a nice stick that can work on the PC (for MAME), but it would also be nice if it could work on a PS2 (for Mushihimesama and ESPGaluda) as well. Is this possible, and if so, how much would one cost? Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I'm totally lost here.

croikle · Post by **croikle** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 3:03 am

HRAP for PS2 + Super Joybox Pro 3 gets you compatibility with both.

Momijitsuki · Post by **Momijitsuki** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 3:10 am

Isn't there a possibility for input lag with the converter, though? Just wondering...

brokenhalo · Post by **brokenhalo** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 5:03 am

the mayflash is another possibility. pc/ps2/ps3 compatibility right out of the box. but the stock parts are pretty crap, so you'd either have to mod it or have another forum member do it for you

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Momijitsuki · Post by **Momijitsuki** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:35 pm

Okay, I have some ideas now ;D

Also, this is just me wondering here, but is there some way to mod a stick so it works with PC and Dreamcast?

jonny5 · Post by **jonny5** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 6:35 pm

get a PS2 HRAP and then just get the super joy box for USB PC compatibility and get a total control plus to use it with a DC

its your best option unless you want to mod stuff....this gets you a great stick out of the box and then you just need the adapters to use it with everything you want pretty much

Momijitsuki · Post by **Momijitsuki** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 1:34 am

Okay, I see... and there's no input lag at all through the adapters? I just want to make sure before I start spending money, here...

jonny5 · Post by **jonny5** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 3:01 am

i have a super jox box myself....no lag whatsoever

brokenhalo · Post by **brokenhalo** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 4:04 am

i can vouch for the total control plus. works perfectly.

Momijitsuki · Post by **Momijitsuki** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 5:19 am

All right, that settles that.

What about the stick and buttons? Is it important that I mod those as well?

jonny5 · Post by **jonny5** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 5:33 am

stick is fine....buttons are.....ok....easy mod to put in seimitsu or sanwa buttons

Momijitsuki · Post by **Momijitsuki** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 10:28 pm

What's the difference between Seimitsu and Sanwa buttons?

poodude · Post by **poodude** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 12:36 am

Seimitsu are more firm when depressing the plunger, and are generally preferred for shmups. Sanwa buttons tend to have a looser spring, so they depress more easily. They are usually preferred in fighters, so you can do very quick combos, but not so much for shmups becuase you can accidentally drop bombs when resting your finger on the button.

Momijitsuki · Post by **Momijitsuki** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 1:33 am

Okay, so I need a HRAP2 with a Super Joy Box Pro 3 and Total Control Plus, and Seimitsu buttons.

Is there anything else I need to take into account?