Official Street Fighter IV FightSticks & FightPad Thread (More on the way!)

[dtampinco]

I just want to say big thanks to Markman and the rest of the Madcatz peeps for showing up at Busby's to preview the sticks. I was really lucky I live in the area so I was able to check it out. Unfortunately I only have iPhone pics.

Let me just say that I was on the fence as far as purchasing these sticks as I already have my TMO, HRAP3 and my lowly FS3...BUT (and I like big buts, I cannot lie) after playing on these Madcatz sticks, I am hooked!! I have to get one of these bad boys as soon as they come out. These were according to Markman, close to production, but not quite, as in the plastic will be slightly different (probably something thats a little more dense and/or weighty, I was fine with what was there). They feel very solid and very well made. At one point, they opened the stick up to tighten the ball top (unfortunately I did not get a shot) and I got a good look at the quick disconnects and wiring, very clean, looks very easy to work with if you ever wanted to change the buttons. Some notable things I noticed and/or Markman shared with me--if I'm wrong he will correct me I'm sure, and unfortunately I am not as learned as some of our more experienced members, but here goes:

- lots of space to rest your hands
- headphone jack for the xbox guys right in front, none for ps3 thanks to bluetooth
- compartment in back for storing the cable
- lock switch so you won't accidently turn on turbo or even the home button while playing
- top panel removable via allen wrench
- you can also access the buttons via removing the bottom panel (I'm not 100% percent sure about this but I believe that is what I heard)

As far as the controllers:

- unfortunately, I didn't get to play with them as everyone was loving the joysticks
- lightweight
- ergonomically sound and have a cool rubbery back thats easy to grip
- feels like the saturn d-pad
- shoulder triggers like mouse buttons, like saturn pad

Crappy iPhone pics with lowlight:











Again thanks to Markman for letting SRK know about the shindig and for bringing the sticks, it was a pleasure meeting you and the rest of the Madcatz staff who came with you.

If you guys have any questions, I will try to answer them as best I can.

[dodgers2213]

What version of SF4 was playing? lol

Oh, and here is a stick question. I'm sure its been answered, but is the artwork changeable? I went back and saw it on wish lists but never found the definitive answer

[Hazank0]

nights like tonight make me wish i lived in california

fuck you all

[dtampinco]

What version of SF4 was playing? lol

Oh, and here is a stick question. I'm sure its been answered, but is the artwork changeable? I went back and saw it on wish lists but never found the definitive answer

SF4 Trial Version, basically arcade style, no versus, if you won and wanted to change characters you had to restart to the title screen.

Art didn't look changeable to me, since there was no plexi on top. Maybe Madcatz will sell top plates? I am not sure.

[dodgers2213]

Selling top plates would be cool. I'm not digging the TE artwork too much....but it sure beats some of the other eye sores from other sticks

I really want an Alvin Lee Cammy as my faceplate

enough of my rambling, thanks alot man.

[Halvie]

Looks like the dpad changed again on the pads++

[MarkMan]

dtampinco for president, thanks for the pics/feedback again!

[Onslaught35]

If you guys have any questions, I will try to answer them as best I can.

I can't tell from your picture, does the stick have a shaft cover? And the thick dust washer plate? Thanks.

[pesser]

NEED MORE INPUT

didt get to try the standard stick at all or was it only TE's

[JoeMasters]

nights like tonight make me wish i lived in california

fuck you all

this.


Im sold Markman. I just hope my gamestop doesnt run out of pre-orders

[wjl976]

on the hrap and the vshg, the bottom first button lines up with the dead center middle screw. i think the layout on these should be moved rightwards to maintain the same balance.

[*Onslaught*]

I'm buying 2 pads and 1 TE stick. They both look so sexy.

[Crisium]

As far as the controllers:

- feels like the saturn d-pad

Really? Reaaally? Because that is what I wanted to hear. I will totally buy one of these pads if it can compete with the greatness that is the Saturn pad.

[Strata]

Excellent stuff dtampinco!

Wish I could have gone, but I live far far away =(

It's nice to hear some new feedback and to see some new pictures of the sticks and pads.

Unrelated side note, awesome avatar and name Hazank0.

[iag25]

NEED MORE INPUT

didt get to try the standard stick at all or was it only TE's

+1. I'd expect the TE sticks to be great, but what about the standard non-jap parts one

[Chunstoppable]

This is my third time asking but are these sticks usable on the lap or do they HAVE to be on a table? :(

[Dentron]

ASS! i wish i saw this earlier... oh well, ill make sure to keep a closer eye on this thread. need to preorder...

[jhferry]

- lots of space to rest your hands
- headphone jack for the xbox guys right in front, none for ps3 thanks to bluetooth
- compartment in back for storing the cable
- lock switch so you won't accidently turn on turbo or even the home button while playing
- top panel removable via allen wrench
- you can also access the buttons via removing the bottom panel (I'm not 100% percent sure about this but I believe that is what I heard)


If you guys have any questions, I will try to answer them as best I can.

MarkMan, can you at least answer this one? If the panel can be removed is the Art a permanent part of the Panel of can it be removed. Like If I remove the panel, I can place my own art over it.

[craze]

I've lurked all 66 approaching 67 pages:

I'm a old ST player trying to live the glory days ;-P

I was going for a hrap3

MarkMan amongst others have swayed me.

ordered from ebgames.com (hopefully it will reach canada without the frost bite)

the standard edition not the TE i don't think I’m worthy as of yet.

and if do feel i need to get something better I’ll simply mod the SE from what I've read the SE is easily moded... but I’ve been known to be wrong...

i'm excited for sf4 and the new madcatz stick

I play ST online on pad so if your looking for someone to beat up on psn:wBENDERw

[deadfrog]

dtampinco: Thanks for the post, dude!

[pesser]

aahhh there do cute

loving giefs beard

http://www.ripten.com/2008/11/28/lit...hter-sackboys/

[dtampinco]

dtampinco for president, thanks for the pics/feedback again!

Your the Player President...I'm just a witness!

I can't tell from your picture, does the stick have a shaft cover? And the thick dust washer plate? Thanks.

Yes it does.

NEED MORE INPUT

didt get to try the standard stick at all or was it only TE's

There were no standard edition sticks to play with unfortunately.

This is my third time asking but are these sticks usable on the lap or do they HAVE to be on a table? :(

There was no couch to sit on, only bar stools and tables to use for this particular event. In my opinion, it would be very usable on the lap.

dtampinco: Thanks for the post, dude!

No problem, I was glad to be there and I owe it to Markman for hooking us up with some bad ass sticks!

[pesser]

thanks for the reply

SF4: CE £69
standard edition stick £54 but really want the TE
the sackboys god know how much they'll charge for them

[Xierces]

Just went to Gamestop and preordered the tournament edition stick, but they wouldn't let me preorder the Fightpad saying it wasn't in their system. I guess I'll end up having to preorder the Fightpad online.

[pesser]

IT NOT FAIR I WANNA PRE ORDER STUFF TO

comon markman cough up some info for us limeys