MameFighter Arcade Machine - First Project

[exian]

Hi Guys

I have been working on my Arcade Cabinet since January 2004 and have just got my web site up detailing all my past activites and the work in progress as it happens. Check it out via the link below:

http://mamefighter.squarespace.com

[CthulhuLuke]

Looks pretty cool so far, how do those t-stiks feel for fighting games?  I've heard Ultimarc's joysticks have pretty loose springs so I imagine they'd play pretty well.  If you really wanted the fighting game affect, I'd say go with Perfect 360s, although they are way expenisve.

[exian]

Thanks for the comment CthulhuLuke  

I've done a bit of testing with the T-Stik Plus and Street Fighter and it feels and reacts well and all the special moves can be done with no issues so far.

I'm Just about to finalise my Control Panel layout and then start making it, so stay tuned guys and i'll let you know how I'm going...

Who makes the Perfect 360's? I might have to think about upgrading to them later when I have some more money to spend on the project.

[CthulhuLuke]

Well I know happs doesn't make them.  Happs however is the only place I know of that sells them, the patent is Perfect 360 Incorporated patent so maybe they make them.
   Yeah perfect 360s are the ultimate way to go for fighting games in terms of feel, but they will take a decent chunk out of your wallet unfortunately.  If I could afford them that's all I would get, but I'm not going to make a p360 panel till I have a large sum of money to work with.

[exian]

Just had a look on the Happ website at the price (US$ 45.95) and they are a bit expensive compared to the T-Stick Plus (US$24) and the T-Stick (US$16), so I will have to save up if I want to upgrade to these Sticks.

Anyone else have any good or bad things to say about the Perfect 360's?

[exian]

Update: 24 MAY 2004

I have just Started on my Control Panel, so any comments would be great!

[exian]

Finished Mounting my Joysticks and Buttons...

[CthulhuLuke]

Lookin pretty slick man.  Oh btw, perfect 360's are 24.99 on sale till July 31st, although they're out of stock right now.  I just got my 2 p360s for some solo sticks, and I'll be wiring them up soon to test out how they do.

[Nefesis]

i'm deciding which controls to get, so i have a question for you if you are willing to answer it: how do the t-sticks feel too you? do you think the throuw is too shoirt and that they are a bit noisy?

[dogg0]

the throw is very short, which should be taken into account. I don't mind the noice. They are big and comfortable. I personally like them, but they dont feel right to some people.

[Postalp]

Happ's Perfect 360's are on sale for practically half off until the end of this month (less than $25 ea.)!!