happ controls with X-arcade pcb..the universal joystick??

[ssjgoku1983]

i bought the x-arcade pcb and need to know if i will encounter any problems i bought the x-arcade pcb simply because the i-pac or keywiz is not console compatible..

i will be using happ super sticks along with happ competition buttons.

i have looked at alot of joysticks and it makes the most sense buying the x-arcade pcb and a few console adapters then buying a hrap 2 for the ps2 and cheap chinese made xbox sticks...

has anyone else put together customs sticks for the xbox/ps2/dc using the x-arcade pcb?

[Ginsu Victim]

The X-arcade encoder is mostly crap. Some people have reported problems, while others like it just fine.

The Ipac IS console compatible. There are several adapters on Ultimarc's site.

[RetroGreg]

I used an X Arcade encoder in my panel for the same reason. You will have no problem with using Happ parts. I've experienced no ghosting or any other problems and would say I am quite happy with it except that it is a bit of a pain to wire up due to it not using only 1 ground wire. Other than that it's great for me.

[Hunk_4TH]

I have an X-arcade panel in my cabinet (temporary) and on the player one side I have Happ buttons and a Happ joystick and haven't had any problems so far.

[Goz]

There is nothing wrong with the XArcade PCB. I've used them a number of times and they have always performed admirably. Never any ghosting issues, etc...


I'ved used it with PS2 / XBOX / DC.

[MameMaster!]

I'm with Goz. 

[versapak]

The X-arcade encoder is mostly crap. Some people have reported problems, while others like it just fine.

The Ipac IS console compatible. There are several adapters on Ultimarc's site.

I haven't ever used an X-Arcade encoder, but I have never heard/seen them described as crap by anyone that has.

[Ginsu Victim]

Don't shoot the messenger. Just repeating what I've heard.

I've never used one, but have read reports of ghosting problems and directions not registering. Also, the Retroblast review wasn't very favorable.

It has been debated in many threads, but the fact I was bringing up is that some have had these issues. The Ipac, which is also console compatable using adapters, is a solid encoder without the issues of the X-arcade.

[Goz]

I'd still recommend the X-Arcade encoder not only on reliability, functionality, but also price point. The only problem I can actually say is a legitimate complaint around the Xarcade encoder is that the wire harness that comes with the unit some of the wires are a little on the short side.

Every product I'm sure has its share of defects and perceived issues but literally everyone I have spoken with that has actually ever used one has no complaints of ghosting, etc. I also like the IPAC which is a great product, but the price point and ease of use has to go to the Xarcade.

[RetroGreg]

I have used 2 X arcade encoders. The first in the X arcade "Solo" stick I bought about 4 years ago that got me into the hobby. No problems with it yet, so I bought another x arcade encoder to put in my cabinet because I like the ease of using their console adaptors. No problem with the second one yet.

I thin kmost of the time the people complaining are hardcore fighter fans who have said there are delays in the response of button pushes, but I have never experienced any. That being said, most people on this board are not hardcore fighting fans. If you are, I think the best thing would be to hack a controller for the system you are playing on rather than using any type of encoder.