| PS3 Street Fighter IV Round 2 Arcade FightStick Tournament Edition | 
| From: MadCatz
Category: Video Games
List Price: $149.99
Buy New: $136.98
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New (4) Used (1) from $119.99
Seller: Forrest-Electronics
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 9,494
Platform: PlayStation 3
Media: Accessory
Edition: Tournament Edition
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Operating System: PlayStation 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9.9
Dimensions (in): 18 x 11.6 x 6.2
MPN: SF48838000A1/02/1
Model: SF48838000A1/02/1
UPC: 728658020026
EAN: 0728658020026
ASIN: B002WB20RQ
Release Date: December 4, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Authentic Japanese-style joystick & buttons | | • | 8-button layout with additional multi-speed Turbo functionality | | • | Premium-quality components with genuine arcade layout | | • | Controller lock/unlock switch prevents accidental button presses | | • | Storage compartment for efficient cable |
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Product Description
SFIV Rnd2 Arcade Fightstk PS3
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 Best thing MadCatz has ever put its name on... July 28, 2010
RagingStormX
These sticks stand with the very best arcade controles you can buy from a brick and motor store. Second only to Hori's premium model arcade controllers. Comes with top of the line japanese sanwa parts (buttons and joystick). Very good stick.
Solid stick with excellent craftsmanship July 20, 2010
Real Name (Mexico City, CA)
Case in point: The TE Stick round 2 is a very well built stick. As you probably already know, its made with high quality Sanwa parts. I has a decent weight and just about the perfect length to fit in your lap.
Round 2 TE vs. Round 1?
When I bought this stick, I was wondering if there was any difference between the TE round 2 and the TE round 1, but for some reason, I couldn't find any info on this. Sadly, I've never even used a TE round 1, but if you're concerned about build quality and functionality, this stick is almost perfect in that respect. Looking at the pictures of both of these sticks, the button layout/stick proximity to the buttons looks basically the same, as does the shape of the box. I can't confirm that they're exactly alike, but I'd definitely bet money on it.
A note on the compatibility of this stick with PC
This stick works with my PC, as opposed to the several reports that the TE round 1 didn't work with the PC. Now, I'm not guaranteeing that the round 2 is going to work with your PC, but it seems that there's a possibility that the round 2 TE stick might work. I'm running XP Media Center Edition 2005, in case you're wondering. When testing this stick for compatibility with your PC, make absolutely sure that you don't plug it into a USB hub, as it didn't work when I did so. I'm guessing that the reason for this might be that they changed something about the innards of the round 2 to make it compatible with PC, or perhaps its just my own setup.
PROS:
-Stick is pretty meaty, making it not move around very much.
-Made with high quality Sanwa parts
-Good button layout
-Possible PC compatibility (See above!)
-Aesthetically very pleasing to look at
-Comes in a pretty nice case w/ COA, making it easy to store if need be.
CONS:
-Might not be an issue for you, but the joystick itself is placed very low, which is pretty typical of most sticks. Not sure how hard its going to be to change this, but I know there are shaft extenders out there is this is really an issue for you.
-Less expensive to build a custom, but ONLY if you have the tools and knowledge to do so. $134.99 is still a bit much, but considering what you get its very worth it.
Conclusion:
Don't be afraid to buy the round 2 TE just because there are more reviews for the round 1! This thing works like a charm.
 Solid gear for street fighers fans but still can't justify its price July 19, 2010
Dae H. Choi (CA USA)
Pros:
- Close to arcade experience though not quite the same.
- The weight is quite light compared with its size. Still stable on a surface or my lap.
- Both the stick and the box have good look and color.
- The red seam cover protects my skin: the reason I bought this instead of the edition S.
Cons:
- Can't justify $150 MSRP price tag. $99 seems reasonable price.
- Madcatz needs to pay more attention to details. I can easily tell the product build quality is not on a par with official Sony products.
- Out of new box, the rightmost two buttons already had some scratches.
 Worth it for sure June 28, 2010
JunPW
I got this arcade stick to improve my gaming experience with SSTF4 and other fighting games. So far all I can say is the only thing keeping me back from doing just that is my level of skill at the moment. I love the stick, it's great, does exactly what it says it's going to do. The only thing is some of you may not be used to playing on a square gate, it's easy to replace, just check [...] for a GT-Y Octagonal Restrictor Plate. Other than that I Love the graphics and layout of it. It really gave me that arcade feel. I gave it a rating of 4 because I only have it for few weeks so am waiting to see how it stands up to the abuse and test of time.
Advantages:
1. Very stable, stick doesn't go flying all over the place.
2. Very visually pleasing, great graphics, just a bit dark.
3. Very responsive play.
4. Minor mods was simple, changed my square gate and bubble top to a bat top.
5. Seaming-less response times between action presses and on screen display.
Disadvantages:
1. Joystick shaft is just a might short and the bubble top kinda made my shoulder hurt with extended play.
2. The compartment for the usb cable is kind of cramped.
3. Modding is kind of a hassle because of the amount of screws and this is minor mods am talking about.
So if you're looking to raise you level and got the cash. I highly recommend this product.
pricey but worth it February 27, 2010
M. Abbott (SF area)
0 out of 7 found this review helpful
Buttons feel so nice. If you play street fighter this is essentially a required peripheral. I play guile so the default configuration is perfect. For the price though they should include a bat joystick and a round restrictor plate. If you play a non charge character (most every other character) ur going to want to get the round restrictor plate, or you'll have to listen to your friends complain about how they cant do a fireball (and they'll blame ur awesome joystick and make fun of you for spending 150 bucks!).
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