I’ve had an Omni for about two years, that I bought used and completely modded it. I have a 309 Help Me Lever, a Brook UFB with an LED mod, and I bought a separate anti slip pad for the bottom.
This Etokki Omni Korean Edition is my main fightstick. I bought it back in late 2017, and it really is legendary. Korean levers are lovely. Solid video.
I grew up in the UK playing Arcade games in the 90s with Sticks similar to this, I’ve tried a few JPN sticks over the years with square gates and they just don’t feel the same as what i grew up with, just can’t get used to the movement of the stick being in a square and having a ball top, I think something like this with it’s round movement would be a closer match to what I’m looking for
It drive's me nut's that so many stick's come out with vewlix layout and not noir layout. I have no idea why so main stream sticks come out like that and don't give the option for the noir layout.
Justin Wong uses the white gold version of this with a Japanese lever, or at least visually with a round ball top. Not exactly sure if it is true Japanese. He says it's heavy enough that it never slides out of his lap and he uses it for basically all of his gameplay and streaming nowadays. I know Core-A-Gaming stuck half of a mouse pad underneath his for even more stability.
I'm glad I have an Omni, but I'm glad I bought it second hand. It's shortcomings would be way more glaring if I paid full price, no detachable cable (my cable sleeve is already split in two), slippery feet and an uneven base, some of the screws for the plexi were near impossible to get out... But damn, it looks sexy though
The cable didn't break even after 4 years of use for me. But if it did for you for some reason, it's just a printer cable, you can replace it very easily well like anything else in this stick
Ive just been on the eTokki website and they are selling anti-slip tape and replacement USB cables in the miscellaneous.... Awaiting confirmation but it looks like the cable is now detachable.... Maybe they have put in a compartment too?!?
My friends ask me how I can even play on it. I just say "The Force guides me" I'm only half kidding. Recognizing where the lever is based on the grommet's tension is a big part to knowing how much/little you should move it.
@@nina_summers its great :). Only problem is the rubber around the cable breaks easily so you have to be careful. The korean lever is also a bit weird if you're used to the japanese ones.
The new crown switches with speed switches (mx) have replaced all sanwas in my sticks and the Omni has become my favorite stick next to the dragon. Great products 👍
Personally, I hate cable compartments. I'm a huge fan of cable wraps, just like the Qanda Dragon. So I drilled some drawer knobs in, and it works perfectly. I also want to add a carrying strap, because I don't like carrying it like a baby. Just need to find a good handle. Also, since the stick is so heavy, the grip isn't such a big deal to me. Fixing that is really cheap and easy though. Just need some felt and glue.
Teayoung is great. Good for mishima characters. However it's pretty a challenge hitting simple diagonal moves. You have to practice a lot. And I find player 1 movement easier than player 2 movement on k stick
The lever is a Myoungshin Fanta. I would leave the lever just the way it is and swap out the sanwa buttons for Hori hayabusa buttons. And by the way, Korean levers can work on 2D fighters as well. Look up a RUclipsr named VesperArcade. In one of Vesper's videos, he has a Korean lever installed in his Hori Fighting Edge arcade stick and he tested out the lever on Ultra Street Fighter 4 and the Street Fighter EX series.
Dustin Nunn o actually switched mine out for a 309 help me lever and I love it mainly play tekken, buttons are still the same but I like it other than the color have had this stick for a good while now favorite one so far
@@iceslayer12 If you want a heavy lever it's great . It is a 7mm shaft 14.5mm actuator setup. It feels a lot more precise than the golden lever setup I had with same setup. The thing that impressed me most is how 'even' the directions feel.
Just ordered this stick.Its gonna cost me a lot importing this in Europe but yolo. Does anyone has already made artworks to share with me. My plan is to make a sega astro city themed one.
@@nina_summers if you’re not used to the Korean sticks it’ll be awhile to get used to. But it’s a dream to build in very simple and lots of space if you want to change or migrate old parts
@@NONAME-vl5dn Thank you for this reply! I have Razer Panthera or Qanba Obsidian in mind I'm just contemplating which one. This will be my first time using an arcade stick, switch from PS4/ Razer Raion
So to change to sanwa you buy the 5p to qd converter?? Is it that simple? Im confused on the qd side what you need to connect the 5p male end wiring into the qd ends?
I have had the stick for awhile and the cable was definitely an issue and like you said it had some wear and tear so I had to switch out the cable and got a braided one so it was a lot more sturdy, but I agree with you I got this stick for tekken not for any other game but I do like 2d games so I try to make it work but I might need to a Japanese based stick or a mix box, also what are your thoughts on the pricing for universal sticks right now? The avg is 350$ I think
I've been using this very stick for about 6 months now. It's good but it has some downsides. Many people think this is the stick to get if you play tekken, but I disagree nowadays. I wouldn't buy it again, but not because it's bad. No, this stick is fantastic, but I don't think it's worth the $300 I paid to get it to me. In hindsight I would much rather get a hori rap N, drill open the hole and buy a crown 309 helpme. Much cheaper overall and just as good for tekken as this. Hell, even a 309MJ which you can put in without drilling the hole, is fantastic and will satisfy most of your k-lever needs. But now that I have it, I will probably use this stick forever. Every single part is an arcade part and can be swapped out without a problem. Once the PS5 comes out, I will get a brook PS5 board and put it in there. The taeyoung is fantastic but the crown 309 series does something for me that I just prefer over it. It's a bit tighter and I prefer that. So I got rid of my taeyoung for now and use it with the helpme lever. Overall this is a stick you should get if money isn't an issue and you just want to use one stick Indefinitely. There is no small parts such as ps4 buttons or whatever that you can't replace once they break (and they will break eventually), so this stick is really build for eternity.
At the end or the day is a matter of personal preference. I've being using this stick for 9 months in tekken and i completely love it. The taeyoung is the best stick i've ever used. Recently i tryed a 309MJ on my hori rap N and didn't like it as much as i do like the taeyoung. The throw distance is quite short compared with taeyoung, the overall feeling is a bit different but the throw distance is to me the biggest difference. May be because i got used to the tae, but i would never change it for a 309, though the 309 is also a great stick. I also agree with the video that the usb is cheap, mine started to worn out after 8 months.
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Cool little vid. Im a fan of the Omni series. I think everyone will agree that Etokki needs to start installing a neutrik type usb port on it. In this day and age we are past that. Plus im not a fan of cable doors. Just another weak point on the stick to break. Think of it flashing like in Karnovs Revenge after its taken alittle of a beating. Etokki sells anti slip tape for the Omni on their site, but for the price point it should be included in the box for the user to decide if they want to use it or not. One big positive about this case that you didnt mention at all is the stick mounting surface. The Omni allows pretty much all Japanese/Korean lever to mount up in it. The important thing being at the correct height. Too many sticks on the market these days may have JLF mount height correct but ls32 will be correct. Or they may all be alittle short. Take a look at the Nrap. Either way cool vid. You should check out Retro Arcade Stick Collective on FB if you havent.
Good point about suggesting Etokki use a neutrik type USB port. As an Etokki Omni Korean Edition user, I 100% agree. I've been wanting them to add that myself.
@@shinbakihanma2749 yeah I had to drill a acouple 24mm holes for neutriks on my rev 5. And I just used one of the existing 24mm holes on my rev 1. It's def a hassle but we'll worth it
Laptop stands off of amazon! you can also use laptop coolers like thermaltake makes. for the ones in the closet they're just resting against the wall on a textured lining for the shelving.
Cuz there is almost no reason to buy the omni japanese version. You can get japanese arcadesticks everywhere and they're much cheaper and you don't have to ship them around half the planet to arrive at your place.
@@Ryodakun Agree. That's also the reason why I decided not to buy it. Do you have any good recommondations of a solid arcade stick? I looked for Hori RAP 4 and Razer Panthera.
@@RabbitConfirmed for PS4? I have a Qanba Obsidian and a Hori Rap N, and I find myself using the Hori more, honestly. Noir layout is more comfortable, buttons I find less accidental presses compared to the Sanwa for some reason, and I seem to drop combos less. Everyone says Sanwa is the golden standard, and I still love the Sanwa stuff. But Hori gets a lot of shit where it doesn't always deserve it. They're both amazing sticks
WOW I watched a video from earlier in your show and you looked like an hells angel who was going to seriously **** some chinese company up for producing some crap Arcade Joystick,on this upload I notice you have a MAN BUN and you look focused/calm and almost in HEAVEN, What a difference 24 little hours can make or £200 pounds more lol:) PS SQUARE GATE OR OCTAGONAL??(Your thoughts would be most appreciated and as a true connoisseur of joysticks you will appreciate my question) I was unsure but have bought one of BOTH LOL:) me and my youngest son play Street fighter The new contenders and he uses the latest XBOX pad but I still KICK HIS ASS using my Fighting Stick 3 BUT, and it is a big BUT he mashes me on Mortal kombat:( PPS my first Joystick was a KEMPSTON PRO and I miss a rubber ring that the joystick shaft sat in as I felt it gave it a predictable and nice resistance feel that I think a lot of the latest joysticks are missing! I would also like to inform you as you are a good chap, leaf contacts are quicker in activation than micro switches/YES SIR. You Must admit Micro switches and a spring supporting the movement shaft don`t give you a satisfying movement/resistance in my day the movement resistance and CLICK gave me the confirmation I had carried out the movement!:) Still love the show my friend, keep it up, sir:)
Hello, do you recommend this for my first Fighting game stick? I'm thinking of buying my first Joystick but I don't know a good one, do you recommend this to be a "First fighting game stick purchase" ? Please I really need opinions
@@hollowtrees6669 it really is a good stick, no problems with it at all, good functions, was my 1st stick, I adapted in just 1 WEEK, fantastic, I recommend
hmm cool review dude was gazing at the sticks in the back to omg is that a T5 stick in box!? 👀 and i believe one of the few videos when you go over various sticks at different prices and one was a mayflash f101 stick or it was from my browsing around it's a nice ok stick for the bit i paid for it to i play on PC and it's said to be moddable which is a plus keep up the vids i'll deff buy a shirt to if a hoodie if still up!
A Victrix is better in my opinion than this stick because of the ergonomics of the Victrix. This Ettoki has just a genetic square body. I'll take the body of a Victrix any day over this stick.
The restraint of almost every arcade stick reviewer to never ever push the buttons or touch the stick is infuriating.
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I’ve had an Omni for about two years, that I bought used and completely modded it. I have a 309 Help Me Lever, a Brook UFB with an LED mod, and I bought a separate anti slip pad for the bottom.
This Etokki Omni Korean Edition is my main fightstick. I bought it back in late 2017, and it really is legendary. Korean levers are lovely.
Solid video.
I grew up in the UK playing Arcade games in the 90s with Sticks similar to this, I’ve tried a few JPN sticks over the years with square gates and they just don’t feel the same as what i grew up with, just can’t get used to the movement of the stick being in a square and having a ball top, I think something like this with it’s round movement would be a closer match to what I’m looking for
It drive's me nut's that so many stick's come out with vewlix layout and not noir layout. I have no idea why so main stream sticks come out like that and don't give the option for the noir layout.
Zaoying noir layout is sweet. But yes, it should be more common as an option for mainstream sticks. Lots of people like the noir layout.
Is the noir more of a tekken thing?
Justin Wong uses the white gold version of this with a Japanese lever, or at least visually with a round ball top. Not exactly sure if it is true Japanese. He says it's heavy enough that it never slides out of his lap and he uses it for basically all of his gameplay and streaming nowadays. I know Core-A-Gaming stuck half of a mouse pad underneath his for even more stability.
The white gold version is Sanwa Lever by default, and I couldn't find a Korean version for it.
You can buy a cheap mousepad and cut it in half and then glue it on the bottom for anti slip material. It ain't much but it's honest work lol
It says steel on etokki website, not alluminum
I wonder how the combo of korean lever + gamer finger (cherry blue switches) would feel on a Panthera Evo or maybe a Dragon, Victrix also looks good
This is the only stick that stands atop all
You look like Borracho from MKX. He was one of my mains in that game.
I'm glad I have an Omni, but I'm glad I bought it second hand. It's shortcomings would be way more glaring if I paid full price, no detachable cable (my cable sleeve is already split in two), slippery feet and an uneven base, some of the screws for the plexi were near impossible to get out...
But damn, it looks sexy though
P Slizzax how much did you pay second hand?
The cable didn't break even after 4 years of use for me. But if it did for you for some reason, it's just a printer cable, you can replace it very easily well like anything else in this stick
Like for the printer cable my thoughts exactly
Ive just been on the eTokki website and they are selling anti-slip tape and replacement USB cables in the miscellaneous.... Awaiting confirmation but it looks like the cable is now detachable.... Maybe they have put in a compartment too?!?
I like it cus its small and heavy and the case is solid steel and wont ever break
Circle gate. That's interesting. That makes half circles and full circles easier but Electric Wind God Fists and Shoryukens much harder.
My friends ask me how I can even play on it. I just say "The Force guides me"
I'm only half kidding. Recognizing where the lever is based on the grommet's tension is a big part to knowing how much/little you should move it.
Just ordered this stick after finding out about it from this vid, thanks!
How was it??!!!
@@nina_summers its great :). Only problem is the rubber around the cable breaks easily so you have to be careful. The korean lever is also a bit weird if you're used to the japanese ones.
The new crown switches with speed switches (mx) have replaced all sanwas in my sticks and the Omni has become my favorite stick next to the dragon. Great products 👍
Personally, I hate cable compartments. I'm a huge fan of cable wraps, just like the Qanda Dragon. So I drilled some drawer knobs in, and it works perfectly. I also want to add a carrying strap, because I don't like carrying it like a baby. Just need to find a good handle. Also, since the stick is so heavy, the grip isn't such a big deal to me. Fixing that is really cheap and easy though. Just need some felt and glue.
Which is better, Makestick Pro or Etokki? Makestick has Airbag lever (MyoungShin Fanta) and the Etokki One has Taeyoung Fanta
Teayoung is great. Good for mishima characters. However it's pretty a challenge hitting simple diagonal moves. You have to practice a lot. And I find player 1 movement easier than player 2 movement on k stick
Are they running a removable cable now on this arcade stick.
Why is every unboxing for this stick the korean version holy shit.
Love the Pai music there
Great info, gonna be picking one up soon
Just bought a shirt bro, happy to receive it soon ! :)
Thanks bro, I appreciate it!
The lever is a Myoungshin Fanta. I would leave the lever just the way it is and swap out the sanwa buttons for Hori hayabusa buttons. And by the way, Korean levers can work on 2D fighters as well. Look up a RUclipsr named VesperArcade. In one of Vesper's videos, he has a Korean lever installed in his Hori Fighting Edge arcade stick and he tested out the lever on Ultra Street Fighter 4 and the Street Fighter EX series.
Dustin Nunn o actually switched mine out for a 309 help me lever and I love it mainly play tekken, buttons are still the same but I like it other than the color have had this stick for a good while now favorite one so far
The new ones are 100% Taeyoung. I have this stick. I swapped out the lever for a Fujin v3.
Hitoyomi i heard those are pretty good what’s your opinion on the Fujin?
@@iceslayer12
If you want a heavy lever it's great . It is a 7mm shaft 14.5mm actuator setup. It feels a lot more precise than the golden lever setup I had with same setup. The thing that impressed me most is how 'even' the directions feel.
Hitoyomi thank you for your opinion!
lol great video on the sticks. Crack me up when he loses his train of thought.
building your own stick wont cost you $300
Have to give thumbs up for that thumbnail picture xD
Just ordered this stick.Its gonna cost me a lot importing this in Europe but yolo. Does anyone has already made artworks to share with me. My plan is to make a sega astro city themed one.
YES FINALLY I LOVE MY ETOKKI!!
Omg I wanna buy this. Is it beginner friendly? :)
@@nina_summers if you’re not used to the Korean sticks it’ll be awhile to get used to. But it’s a dream to build in very simple and lots of space if you want to change or migrate old parts
@@NONAME-vl5dn Thank you for this reply! I have Razer Panthera or Qanba Obsidian in mind I'm just contemplating which one. This will be my first time using an arcade stick, switch from PS4/ Razer Raion
Is it a circular gate or an octagonal gate
Are you going to review the Nacon Daija arcade stick?
So to change to sanwa you buy the 5p to qd converter?? Is it that simple? Im confused on the qd side what you need to connect the 5p male end wiring into the qd ends?
I have had the stick for awhile and the cable was definitely an issue and like you said it had some wear and tear so I had to switch out the cable and got a braided one so it was a lot more sturdy, but I agree with you I got this stick for tekken not for any other game but I do like 2d games so I try to make it work but I might need to a Japanese based stick or a mix box, also what are your thoughts on the pricing for universal sticks right now? The avg is 350$ I think
I've been using this very stick for about 6 months now. It's good but it has some downsides. Many people think this is the stick to get if you play tekken, but I disagree nowadays. I wouldn't buy it again, but not because it's bad. No, this stick is fantastic, but I don't think it's worth the $300 I paid to get it to me. In hindsight I would much rather get a hori rap N, drill open the hole and buy a crown 309 helpme. Much cheaper overall and just as good for tekken as this. Hell, even a 309MJ which you can put in without drilling the hole, is fantastic and will satisfy most of your k-lever needs. But now that I have it, I will probably use this stick forever. Every single part is an arcade part and can be swapped out without a problem. Once the PS5 comes out, I will get a brook PS5 board and put it in there. The taeyoung is fantastic but the crown 309 series does something for me that I just prefer over it. It's a bit tighter and I prefer that. So I got rid of my taeyoung for now and use it with the helpme lever.
Overall this is a stick you should get if money isn't an issue and you just want to use one stick Indefinitely. There is no small parts such as ps4 buttons or whatever that you can't replace once they break (and they will break eventually), so this stick is really build for eternity.
At the end or the day is a matter of personal preference. I've being using this stick for 9 months in tekken and i completely love it. The taeyoung is the best stick i've ever used. Recently i tryed a 309MJ on my hori rap N and didn't like it as much as i do like the taeyoung. The throw distance is quite short compared with taeyoung, the overall feeling is a bit different but the throw distance is to me the biggest difference. May be because i got used to the tae, but i would never change it for a 309, though the 309 is also a great stick. I also agree with the video that the usb is cheap, mine started to worn out after 8 months.
Is it easy to change these korean lever into a ball top?
Can it work on pc
What is the pillow thing your playing on ?
Oops, looks like editing a comment will unpin it. And here I was just trying to save all my typos from being on display to the world. Anyway, keep up the good work. Like the channel.
How could I missed this video I'm failure as a human being😂
Cool little vid. Im a fan of the Omni series. I think everyone will agree that Etokki needs to start installing a neutrik type usb port on it. In this day and age we are past that. Plus im not a fan of cable doors. Just another weak point on the stick to break. Think of it flashing like in Karnovs Revenge after its taken alittle of a beating.
Etokki sells anti slip tape for the Omni on their site, but for the price point it should be included in the box for the user to decide if they want to use it or not.
One big positive about this case that you didnt mention at all is the stick mounting surface. The Omni allows pretty much all Japanese/Korean lever to mount up in it. The important thing being at the correct height. Too many sticks on the market these days may have JLF mount height correct but ls32 will be correct. Or they may all be alittle short. Take a look at the Nrap.
Either way cool vid. You should check out Retro Arcade Stick Collective on FB if you havent.
Good point about suggesting Etokki use a neutrik type USB port. As an Etokki Omni Korean Edition user, I 100% agree. I've been wanting them to add that myself.
@@shinbakihanma2749 yeah I had to drill a acouple 24mm holes for neutriks on my rev 5. And I just used one of the existing 24mm holes on my rev 1. It's def a hassle but we'll worth it
@@adrianmasera146 Wow, so you already put in mod work on your Etokki. Would love to see some pics of that one😊
@@shinbakihanma2749 i have some pics in the group i help my buddy manage.
facebook.com/groups/RASCofficial/
Search my name and you can see my Omnis
Can you put a magenta paradise lever in here
yo brother just got my omni , when you move the lever is the dust cover supposed to be loose?
What do you use to prop up the arcade sticks in the back? im thinking of doing a similar setup. Great review!
Laptop stands off of amazon! you can also use laptop coolers like thermaltake makes. for the ones in the closet they're just resting against the wall on a textured lining for the shelving.
They sent you a review stick?? That's *clout*!
real clout will be if Victrix sends me a FS Pro lmao
Why everyone has the Korean version?
Cuz there is almost no reason to buy the omni japanese version. You can get japanese arcadesticks everywhere and they're much cheaper and you don't have to ship them around half the planet to arrive at your place.
@@Ryodakun Agree. That's also the reason why I decided not to buy it. Do you have any good recommondations of a solid arcade stick? I looked for Hori RAP 4 and Razer Panthera.
@@RabbitConfirmed I guess panthera would be better than hori
@@RabbitConfirmed for PS4? I have a Qanba Obsidian and a Hori Rap N, and I find myself using the Hori more, honestly. Noir layout is more comfortable, buttons I find less accidental presses compared to the Sanwa for some reason, and I seem to drop combos less. Everyone says Sanwa is the golden standard, and I still love the Sanwa stuff. But Hori gets a lot of shit where it doesn't always deserve it. They're both amazing sticks
I'm getting sanwa version with UFB
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WOW I watched a video from earlier in your show and you looked like an hells angel who was going to seriously **** some chinese company up for producing some crap Arcade Joystick,on this upload I notice you have a MAN BUN and you look focused/calm and almost in HEAVEN, What a difference 24 little hours can make or £200 pounds more lol:)
PS SQUARE GATE OR OCTAGONAL??(Your thoughts would be most appreciated and as a true connoisseur of joysticks you will appreciate my question) I was unsure but have bought one of BOTH LOL:) me and my youngest son play Street fighter The new contenders and he uses the latest XBOX pad but I still KICK HIS ASS using my Fighting Stick 3 BUT, and it is a big BUT he mashes me on Mortal kombat:(
PPS my first Joystick was a KEMPSTON PRO and I miss a rubber ring that the joystick shaft sat in as I felt it gave it a predictable and nice resistance feel that I think a lot of the latest joysticks are missing! I would also like to inform you as you are a good chap, leaf contacts are quicker in activation than micro switches/YES SIR.
You Must admit Micro switches and a spring supporting the movement shaft don`t give you a satisfying movement/resistance in my day the movement resistance and CLICK gave me the confirmation I had carried out the movement!:)
Still love the show my friend, keep it up, sir:)
Hello, do you recommend this for my first Fighting game stick? I'm thinking of buying my first Joystick but I don't know a good one, do you recommend this to be a "First fighting game stick purchase" ? Please I really need opinions
I’m looking into sticks now too
What did you end up getting?
@@hollowtrees6669 I ended up buying Hori Rap 4 Pro Kai
Rafael Cunha what are your feelings on it?
@@hollowtrees6669 it really is a good stick, no problems with it at all, good functions, was my 1st stick, I adapted in just 1 WEEK, fantastic, I recommend
Rafael Cunha awesome dude thanks I was looking into that one since it’s 149 on amazon
What that last link in your favorites toolbar 😏
Was wondering how long it would take people to notice.
hmm cool review dude was gazing at the sticks in the back to omg is that a T5 stick in box!? 👀
and i believe one of the few videos when you go over various sticks at different prices and one was a mayflash f101 stick or it was from my browsing around it's a nice ok stick for the bit i paid for it to i play on PC and it's said to be moddable which is a plus
keep up the vids i'll deff buy a shirt to if a hoodie if still up!
A Victrix is better in my opinion than this stick because of the ergonomics of the Victrix. This Ettoki has just a genetic square body. I'll take the body of a Victrix any day over this stick.