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Re: Wii Neo Geo Joystick Coming in April

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:29:36 GMT

I like my Hori Fighting Stick, do I don't think I'll have any need of the NeoGeo one.

With the Hori stick, I can play my VC games with Arcade precision, and I can even use it on my computer with Bluetooth for just about anything I want. What more do I need?

By SergeEXE

Re: Wii Neo Geo Joystick Coming in April

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:42:32 GMT

We don't have our Shaft sticks yet, they're still being produced, so we're told!

By Damo

Re: Wii Neo Geo Joystick Coming in April

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 04:04:15 GMT

This fighting stick would be awesome. What ever happened with that "shaft" fighting stick you guys reported on? Is it any good? or what about the hori fighting stick for wii?

By JJ

Re: Wii Neo Geo Joystick Coming in April

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:06:03 GMT

The_Indigo_Effect - The 6 button setup isn't the 'common' setup for fightings games - it's the config for Capcom fighting games. There's loads of amazing titles on the NG that obviously use the 4 button setup. Who knows, Capcom may release a six button stick like this, but for the time being this is a Godsend as we should be seeing many killer SNK fighters on the VC.

By Damo

Re: Wii Neo Geo Joystick Coming in April

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 08:38:27 GMT

"18. Sariku United States - 31 Jan 2008, 14:24 GMT

Bleh, don't we already have the Power Glove and Fighting Pad accessory?"

Tell me where I can get it, please =D

By Bensei

Re: Wii Neo Geo Joystick Coming in April

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 22:41:16 GMT

You make a valid point, Kenryoku.

By The_Indigo_Effect

Re: Wii Neo Geo Joystick Coming in April

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 17:33:13 GMT

Any decent accessory is welcome in my opinion

By JangoSolo

Re: Wii Neo Geo Joystick Coming in April

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 15:49:19 GMT

"But don't all the N64 games on VC use the Gamecube controller, which is best rendition of a Nintendo analog controller so far?"

Well, I'd say yes and no." The GC controller is nice and technically is superior to the N64 Analog. But the 64 Analog lasts longer and is less sensitive. While that's not important for games like Zelda, Mario or even Smash Bros so much, it makes a big difference for a fighter. I bought CvsSNK2 for the GC, and if you ever tried to pull off complex moves with the GCs sensitive Analog (say Hibiki or Geese or Athena) many times it would just register a half circle as you pressing multiple directions somewhere in the process.

The N64 Analog, like these Arcade sticks, was rubbing across solid plastic and always pointing to one direction. Not rolling on whatever the GCs Analog thumb thing is and sliding into different positions. Great for many other games, but not for fighters. And the GCs D-Pad was even worse...

By Kenryoku_Maxis

Re: Wii Neo Geo Joystick Coming in April

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 18:39:10 GMT

Well, there's only one row of four buttons to pull off basic attacks. Typically, there's a total of six buttons or two rows of three buttons on an arcade stick. The top set would allow weak, medium, and fierce punching attacks while the bottom provides the same setup for kicks; to me, one row of four buttons seems limiting. Also, it really looks like I would have to place my right hand in what looks to be an awkward position. It would seem advantageous to have these buttons placed horizontally rather than at an angle. To be fair, I've never actually used this controller, so I suppose there's a possiblity that I might gel with it. However, based on the button placement, I'm skeptical about how it would perform.

By The_Indigo_Effect

Re: Wii Neo Geo Joystick Coming in April

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 08:59:16 GMT

Indigo Effect - "Not optimized for fighting games"? You're kidding, right?

This stick design has seen more fighting game action than any other controller in the history of videogames!

By Damo

Re: Wii Neo Geo Joystick Coming in April

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 07:42:00 GMT

I like a good arcade stick, but the button layout is pretty strange compared to what I usually see; it seems like it would be uncomfortable to use. Quite frankly, the controller doesn't look optimized for fighting games which would be my only justification for buying something like this. I guess it would work good enough for Top Hunter or Magician Lord. If I'm not mistaken, I think Hori arcade sticks for the Wii are still available for purchase, and they retain a more traditional design.

By The_Indigo_Effect

Re: Wii Neo Geo Joystick Coming in April

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:13:54 GMT

This is good news but it would be good if we had other console controllers for that authentic feel. I mean playing a Megadrive game on a controller based on a Snes controller doesn't feel right. While the Snes had the advantage of 6 button controller out the box the Sega 6 button controller was much better for fighters in my opinion.
Also theres nothing quite like playing N64 game with the original controller. It doesn't seem to sit quite right with the classic controller

By wAmbAm

Re: Wii Neo Geo Joystick Coming in April

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:33:31 GMT

Hi everyone! I'm noob here.
For oldskool fighters I like D-pad best for its accuracy and speed(thats why I'm excited to try Smash bros. with just wiimote).

But some top down arcade shootem'up games, like Guerilla Wars, had one function that cannot be properly performed with anything else, and that is: Rotating joystick. I have always hoped that somebody would make that kind of arcade controller for home consoles(and some games that uses it of course).

By Varoennauraa

Re: Wii Neo Geo Joystick Coming in April

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:35:38 GMT

"I just hope that this controller works like a charm with SF:Hyper Fighting"
You won't be able to use strong kicks or punches with this controller, due to the lack of buttons.

By ICEknight

Re: Wii Neo Geo Joystick Coming in April

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:24:26 GMT

Bleh, don't we already have the Power Glove and Fighting Pad accessory?

By Sariku

Re: Wii Neo Geo Joystick Coming in April

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:54:42 GMT

I cant wait to hook up a proper joystick, I use the gamecube controller right now, it is ok but not perfect for fighting games.

By sam

Re: Wii Neo Geo Joystick Coming in April

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:34:56 GMT

Nice, I just hope we get something like that for N64 games,
I found the classic controller terrible for StarFox64, so much in fact I haven't gone back to playing it and regret my purchase, I had no problem with it using a N64 pad back in the day either.

So, fingers crossed for a N64 pad, I can't see the N64 FPS games working very well without it, I believe this could be the reason why there are NO FPS from the N64 catalogue on the VC.
I wants some Turok 1 & 2 and Doom 64...

By D00M

Re: Wii Neo Geo Joystick Coming in April

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 04:25:53 GMT

" Deadeyerobbie - 30 Jan 2008, 16:46 GMT
I would perfer an N64 controller for the wii, but its better than nothing."
But don't all the N64 games on VC use the Gamecube controller, which is best rendition of a Nintendo analog controller so far?

About the stick though, white or black, it doesn't matter to me. I just hope that this controller works like a charm with SF:Hyper Fighting, and with subsequent Capcom iterations to follow. ;)

*here's a brain fondle: try using this on Smash instead of the classic controller... OMG!

By Stevii's Father

Re: Wii Neo Geo Joystick Coming in April

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:03:12 GMT

I just stick to my trustworthy Classic Controler .
Perfectly fine for all my VC games (even N64).

By Kawaiipikachu

Re: Wii Neo Geo Joystick Coming in April

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 23:58:00 GMT

I want this! It would be really boss to play some fighters with that!

By Mirokunite