An arcade stick thread

[Widegoat]

The Madcatz stock parts for the SF4 stick aren't great. I've got one and the buttons are already starting to stick. I have ordered a TE stick, but I really think that the Hori Fighting Stick EX2 is better than the standard Madcatz offering out of the box.

[Atticus]

I wish there was a simple solution for a retro artwork mod.

I'd love something like this ...

[hudson]

I wondering if there's a decent way to get artwork onto my Hori FS3. Anyone know of any good quality and fairly simple ways?

I made a mock up of the art and colour scheme I'm after. This mock up is a quick one thrown together without any of the proper measurements worked out etc.

I'd like to know how to make this possible.

[randombs]

Does it actually say stereo-of-the-art on the originals? Crikey!

[hudson]

Does it actually say stereo-of-the-art on the originals? Crikey!

Sure does!

[Soundwave]

Hoolak,

There's a guy on Arcade Otaku called Nikos69 who's producing custom overlays for Arcade & Hori Sticks.

Not cheap @ ?25 plus shipping from France but he might be able to help you out...

http://www.arcadeotaku.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2662

You might need to be registered to see the sales thread though

I'm still considering his Ibara one for my EX2.

Neil

[hudson]

Thanks man, I gots excited. However after PMing him about my needs he replied...

I'm sorry but i don't have the FS3 layout, so i can't help you.

[Soundwave]

Arse that sucks

I actually thought the FS3 was the same rough shape as the EX2

Sorry about that.

Neil

[kyo_244]

Sure does!

Class!!

[randombs]

Sure does!

LOL

Reminds me of the original Gameboy. My mate read the 'dot matrix with stereo sound' bit as 'do not mix with stereo sound' and was very excited when telling me how he defied Nintendo's warning by plugging his GB into his hifi

[hudson]

LOL

My mate read the 'dot matrix with stereo sound' bit as 'do not mix with stereo sound' and was very excited when telling me how he defied Nintendo's warning by plugging his GB into his hifi

haha class.

[spagmasterswift]

Just need the art sorted and I'll be all set to get underway..!

[randombs]

Do you not need to file the button holes like with the DC stick? I've seen a few guides on the EX2 and I think they just involve removing the little tabs in the metal.

I'm assuming swapping for Sanwa bits involves completely removing the artwork?

[spagmasterswift]

Just need to file down the tabs, I'm gonna strip off the current art and try and attached some lamenated art FurryGreenMonster has adapted for me. I'll post pics as I go.

[Jurassic]

Just need to file down the tabs, I'm gonna strip off the current art and try and attached some lamenated art FurryGreenMonster has adapted for me. I'll post pics as I go.

I'm gonna have a go at modding my Ex2 over the next week so it would be good to hear how difficult it is to do. Hopefully it'll look something like this when finished: