An arcade stick thread

[JutmanCustoms]

Hey guys, I was bored and impatient today so thought I would post a custom build I am currently working on (this one is for me and not a customer ..... makes a change lol)

This one is Dreamcast only (wanted to keep this one pure and single format) and is kind of a tribute stick to one of my favourite indie games ever(!).

I will post when fully finished and give the usual spec details and so on, obviously these are 'in progress' pictures, but you get the idea. Stick should be (cosmetically) finished and posted within 1 week (just waiting for the artwork to come back from Hannover).

Peace,

-J

[speedlolita]

Ever thought of just selling cases with artwork?

I'd be interested then, a complete stick is out of my price range.

[JutmanCustoms]

Ever thought of just selling cases with artwork?

I'd be interested then, a complete stick is out of my price range.

Hmmmm, I could do (never really wanted to do this but hey) send me a PM and we can discuss.

Cheers,

- J

[Supergoal]

Hori Real Arcade PRO 3 VLX has anyone got this?

Does it play nicely? I'm looking for a big real feel arcade stick and I guess this is the best on offer. Thing is I live in Japan but can't find any of the buggers..

Added*
I just found it costs 30,000 yen from the Hori store in Japan. Also what's the difference between the two versions?

[Supergoal]

I'm really struggling to come to a conclusion as to what stick to get.

Does anyone have or used a Real Arcade Pro V3 SA?
What if any, is the difference with the one with the red buttons and the one with the blue buttons?

[J0e Musashi]

One is for PS3 and one is for 360.

[Supergoal]

One is for PS3 and one is for 360.

Yeah I noticed after I had posted. The VLX looks like an amazing stick. A huge price though.. sorely tempted though.

[J0e Musashi]

Yeah I noticed after I had posted. The VLX looks like an amazing stick. A huge price though.. sorely tempted though.

It's the same as a Real Arcade Pro V3 SA, just with a bigger base.

[speedlolita]

Real Arcade Pro V3 SA is nicer imo.

[Nu-Eclipse]

Yeah I noticed after I had posted. The VLX looks like an amazing stick. A huge price though.. sorely tempted though.

Me too. Pre-ordering is now available on Play-Asia and I'm seriously considering getting rid of both my Hori EX3 & MadCatz SFIV TE to part-raise the funds.

I don't have that much of a problem with the price of the stick itself, more the import taxes which would be a complete arse-rape (obviously)...

[Kubrick]

I believe the VLX is being released in America, so there's a slim chance it might get released here too

[Supergoal]

Real Arcade Pro V3 SA is nicer imo.

Nicer in what way?

[Supergoal]

I cracked and just ordered the huge HRAP3 Premium VLX stick. I think if I had to pay any delivery charges I would have left it, but I'm considering this an investment.

Compared to my old Hori Fighting Stick 3 it's going to destory it!

[JutmanCustoms]

Hey guys,

Right, here we have something a little bit out of the ordinary and (to me at least) a little bit special. You may or may not know I am a big supporter of the indie scene and one game which I especially like is Dux from Hucast.Net. The game was released last year for the Dreamcast in SE and LE (500 copies only). So after all the latest custom builds for customers, I fancied making a build for me :P
This stick is for the Dreamcast only and has my usual build of custom hand crafted hard maple case with 3mm thk steel top panel and 3mm plexi top panel with of course the underside being the same. Components are Sanwa JLF with octo gate and a single Sanwa OBSF-30 for the start button. Main buttons are Seimitsu PS-14-GN's (with solid pink rim to keep with the primary coloured theme. PCB is hacked from a DC stick and has a VMU internally attached (to allow game saves)

Now the special bit, I asked Ren? Hellwig the Founder of Hucast.NET and developer of Dux, if I could have some official artwork, commission it and then send back for him to sign, and I am pleased to say he agreed !!! I know to some this may not be that big-a-deal but to me I am over the moon!!

Be great to hear what you think!!

Peace,

-J

[Atticus]

Wow. Big tribute to a tiny release. Very nice job