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Improving on the X-arcade, advice needed.

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shponglefan:

Having tested a handful of joysticks/buttons, my preference for fightsticks is the Sanwa JLF-TP-8YT joystick and 30mm Seimitsu PS-14 buttons.

Skitterleap:

JD: Although that doesn't show the brand of buttons, that is still an incredible resource. Thanks!
Shpongle: Many thanks. It's true what JD said, that different people will have different preferences, but I really appreciate the personal opinions such as this. As I don't really have a set opinion of my own, I think as long as I get an upgrade that is generally recommended as being "Good" (Like Shpongles recommendation here) to avoid the traps if there is that one button that no one likes, I'll probably learn to love whatever I get.

BadMouth:

Be aware that the Japanese buttons require a larger mounting hole than what is currently in the x-arcade.
Mounting depth could also be a concern if using the screw-in versions.
Look up the measurements for the buttons you plan to use before buying them and make sure they will work.
I don't recall anyone ever swapping Japanese buttons into an x-arcade, but I'd like to see it done.

For the joysticks, JLFs are generally considered the best for fighting games.
You'll have to make your own adapter plate to mount them in the x-arcade.

Here is my thread about mounting JLFs in an x-arcade:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,106307.msg1126516.html#msg1126516

...and another x-arcade modding thread:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,120271.msg1276100.html#msg1276100

ark_ader:

The only mod I can think about is getting cherry micro switches for your controls.  I hate the clicky-clack on the joys and buttons, but once I sourced a bunch of cherries, it was all ...cherry gravy.... :P

The only other suggestion is to wire a KADE in your X Arcade if you have the USB version.  It seems the kids on this site like mashing more than 6 connections at one go, which the poor X Arcade USB controller cannot keep up with, but with the KADE for $20 you can add another USB port on the back of your Xarcade just for PC use.  It works great for trackballs and spinners (mouse hacks). 


Skitterleap:

Thanks, Badmouth, that was the kind of information I needed. To be honest, I was hoping to be able to more or less just replace the gear. Drilling out the holes a bit to fit a slightly larger button wouldn't take much, but fitting the stick in there looks like a great way for me to ruin my tankstick. If it takes that much to do it, I might as well take it that final step more and build something. I think I'll look into making a modification for my livingroom table by cracking a console controller open and jerryrigging the buttons to it.

Thanks everyone for the insight! I'll take off and leave you to it until I've made this new project reality.

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