aj1701
Noob
So a while ago I ordered an AIAB arcade stick. It finally arrived yesterday. Its not a custom job, just a standard one you can buy. I'm going to post here with my observations, problems and impressions while trying to learn to play on this thing. Until know I've been using the stock dual shock PS3 wireless controller (to play online, no less).
The stick is a Sanwa JFL square gate, with Happ Convex buttons, in an MK layout. One thing to note is that the L1 and L2 buttons aren't included. On the left side of the box, you have Select and the PS button, on the right is Start. For those of you considering buying from AIAB, know that you can't get the MK layout with Sanwa buttons, which is what I originally ordered. Also plan to be patient, it was about six weeks from order to delivey.
First impressions
Its very well built. The 10' cord is enough to reach from my PS3 to my couch... but just enough. For those ordering a 360 or hybrid version, you'd probably want to get the optional extension cable so the standard is 6' for those.
I immediately noticed a difference playing. Its so much easier to do things like JK~fan or JK~Sai throw. Button pushes respond immediately. The stick itself is very sensitive. I read that the Happ is a better choice for beginners like me after I had already ordered, of course. It seems that the Sanwa is of better quality though, which is why I went with it.
Of course moving the stick is taking some getting used to, but not as much as I though. It didn't take long before I was doing fan tosses and square boost. For some reason, it took me a bit more time to get things like dash and fan lift, but not much longer. Also, it seems as though for df or db type moves, you can go directly to the diagonal and hit the button and the move comes out. I was doing it pretty consistently to throw out shadows using Noob. Mileenas ball roll it seems can't be done like that though.
As stated earlier, the buttons are really snappy. The only problem I'm having to adjust is hitting 4. Seems a bit awkward, but I'm sure its just because I'm not used to it, and I haven't found the ideal position of my hand yet. I'm really liking them though. I had to assign the tag button to the run button location (R2) as this is the only thing you need to use an extra button for. Throwing can be down with 1+3, Xray is 3+4+BLK, and switch stance is 3+4. So if you want tag, you'll need to use another button config.
So overall I'm very happy with it. I'm hoping I learn quickly though, as my game is definatly down as I relearn how to play. I'll post a follow up in this thread everyone once in a while, I hope this will help others considering making the switch!
The stick is a Sanwa JFL square gate, with Happ Convex buttons, in an MK layout. One thing to note is that the L1 and L2 buttons aren't included. On the left side of the box, you have Select and the PS button, on the right is Start. For those of you considering buying from AIAB, know that you can't get the MK layout with Sanwa buttons, which is what I originally ordered. Also plan to be patient, it was about six weeks from order to delivey.
First impressions
Its very well built. The 10' cord is enough to reach from my PS3 to my couch... but just enough. For those ordering a 360 or hybrid version, you'd probably want to get the optional extension cable so the standard is 6' for those.
I immediately noticed a difference playing. Its so much easier to do things like JK~fan or JK~Sai throw. Button pushes respond immediately. The stick itself is very sensitive. I read that the Happ is a better choice for beginners like me after I had already ordered, of course. It seems that the Sanwa is of better quality though, which is why I went with it.
Of course moving the stick is taking some getting used to, but not as much as I though. It didn't take long before I was doing fan tosses and square boost. For some reason, it took me a bit more time to get things like dash and fan lift, but not much longer. Also, it seems as though for df or db type moves, you can go directly to the diagonal and hit the button and the move comes out. I was doing it pretty consistently to throw out shadows using Noob. Mileenas ball roll it seems can't be done like that though.
As stated earlier, the buttons are really snappy. The only problem I'm having to adjust is hitting 4. Seems a bit awkward, but I'm sure its just because I'm not used to it, and I haven't found the ideal position of my hand yet. I'm really liking them though. I had to assign the tag button to the run button location (R2) as this is the only thing you need to use an extra button for. Throwing can be down with 1+3, Xray is 3+4+BLK, and switch stance is 3+4. So if you want tag, you'll need to use another button config.
So overall I'm very happy with it. I'm hoping I learn quickly though, as my game is definatly down as I relearn how to play. I'll post a follow up in this thread everyone once in a while, I hope this will help others considering making the switch!