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X-Arcade Tank Stick Opinions?

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shfifty:
I currently own a dual tankstick, which is what got me into the hobby. I bought it before i knew of BYOAC or the mame community in general. But i'm currently building a custom CP to replace it.

PROS:

* USB, PS2 connectivity and console adapters if you wish
* The encoder is programmable its quite nice
* Its nice and heavy
* Build quality is damn good
* None of the components have failed, i have given it a real hard beating, plus it was second hand when i got it
* You dont have to build it yourself 
CONS:

* I hate the joysticks - Large throw, large deadzone, spongy feel and no restrictor plates, they just suck in general
* Button layout is not very ergonomic
* I dont like the big 'X-Arcade' logo
* The buttons sound cheap when you press them
* Its kind of expensive compared to other options
* you dont get to build it yourself
* The parts arn't Japanese, nor even industry standard HAPP
To conclude i would say that for fighters this stick sucks, its just not precise enough so if you play a lot of street fighter like myself then get something with sanwa/seimitsu sticks straight up. On the other hand, its a well built reliable stick if you dont need the precision required for fighters. Mine will probably be recycled into a cocktail or classics cab in the future... 

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