Congratulations for your effort Jon...Much appreciated my friend...So how can we know which is the 1.1 and which is the 1.0 when we are seeing them in front of us at the stores?
You're quite welcome, VJ! I mention this very briefly in the video but didn't drive it home: If you spot the buttons in the correct red/white/blue sequence, I'm pretty sure that directly corellates with the revision of the entire unit. That's a safe bet, but save your receipt just in case! 😀
Really impressed at how My Arcade addressed and fixed the issues, think I will pick up the revised SF II unit now. Too bad about the slightly differing screen quality but hey, ya win some ya lose some. Hopefully this is also a sign of more good things to come quality wise with their upcoming new lineup that was previewed at the trade shows a few months ago.
I received one of these as a Christmas gift, and one of the plastic microswitch tabs on the joystick snapped off that very day rendering the game unplayable, and I didn't think I was being particularly vigorous (was shaking to wake up from dizzy etc, but wasn't really slamming it), it's a neat looking little device so I was very disappointed, but opening up the unit and seeing how cheap the tabs for the joystick microswitches are (seriously, the plastic looks the quality/thickness of the piece of plastic you break off to start a can of compressed air), I'm not surprised. All so they could save a few cents on plastic. Apparently these things aren't actually meant to be played but set on a coffee table.
@@GenXGrownUp Unfortunately it's well past the 120 day warranty period at this point, and I didn't want to bother the person who had gifted it to me for the purchasing details required on their form. I might try to jury rig some kind of fix with a piece of metal or something in the future, chances are even if they replaced it the replacement would use the same cheap, thin piece of plastic that would break in short order anyway. I have the street fighter anniversary collection on my PC and both Capcom Arcade Stadium collections on my Switch as well as an 8bitDo Arcade Stick so I certainly have a better way of playing this game, it's just a shame that this thing doesn't seem durable enough for serious play.
I have the exact same problem on BOTH of my two units. I reached out to MyArcade support and they never responded. I'm trying to fix mine with a newly printed 3D part. But how frustrating that a unit this cool is rendered useless by such a cheap part. The Amazon reviews on this unit also confirm that this is a real problem.
@@davidbloom7365 Yeah, I was really surprised when I opened it up just how cheap the plastic they use is - it is literally like one of those tabs you have to break to start canned air etc. - how they thought that would hold up to moderately vigorous play is beyond me, especially since you have to shake the stick to wake up when dizzied etc. - it's like they didn't even test this thing. It's a shame, as I said, because it makes a neat coffee table interactive discussion piece kind of thing, but if mine broke with not even an hour's play....yikes.
The new version is broken as well! Now when you jump and press up-right and roundhouse, you get forward kick! Figured this out within 2 minutes. Who is testing this garbage at Myarcade?!
I bought version with buttons in the right street fighter order but it still has main board problem (movement and key combination) . Still don't know how to recognize the v.1.1 version without opening and playing
What are dimensions of an original joystick spring: diameter, height? Do one need to open only the two front screws to change it and make a joystick rigid?
I hope my arcade makes more cabinets like Street fighter with similar (fixed) stick and buttons. The earlier releases that contained NES versions were awful.
The old one screen looks brighter then the new one / the new one looks graphically better / in my opinion i perfer the buttons to be white blue & red going across it makes more sense to me
I see a lot of comments asking "can you mod this" on various products. The short answer is, "absolutely!" Anything can be modded with the right know-how and investment. I always consider the value proposition: If I spend the time and money to modify this product, is the end result worth it or would I be better off spending that money on a more expensive product that already has the benefits & features I'm looking for?
The firmware version won't be visible on the listing, but it seems to be the general consensus that if the buttons are in red/white/blue order, you're likely getting the 1.1 revision. amz.run/6sHv
wow, I was looking for this. So is this the ones at Target? Thanks for helping me identify the difference. I was going to get one used, v1 is a no go. Will search for v1.1
Any rumors of another My Arcade SF2CE and/or SSF2CE version that keeps the upgrade of the Pro cabinet but retains the arcade software of the championship edition? The Pro versión of SF2CE/SSF2 was great but the software was atrocious!!!
Well this is annoying . Now I have to spend another 40 to get this . Who is the clown that released this with such a loose control stick ? How did they not notice that
NOPE! The new version is broken as well! Now when you jump and press up-right and roundhouse, you get forward kick! Figured this out within 2 minutes. Who is testing this garbage at Myarcade?!
Excellent breakdown. I have one of the original ones and changed the buttons, changed the spring and added small pads to the joystick underneath to make it a better playing experience. I think I will try to find a revised one now that some of these issues are taken care of and will be good to have two for another player. Thanks for the video!
NOPE! The new version is broken as well! Now when you jump and press up-right and roundhouse, you get forward kick! Figured this out within 2 minutes. Who is testing this garbage at Myarcade?!
A bloody excellent video, mate! I commend a company for listening to fans’ feedback and/or criticism; it shows that they care and are willing to address a products problems, thereby finding a solution to rectify them. Blimey! Time sure does fly - I remember your My Arcade Street Fighter II video from two years ago. Seeing this updated improvement from its predecessor model is much welcomed! Mister Jon, you’ve earned yourself a new subscriber! You seem like an affable bloke. Take care, Giovanni Marino, M.D.
This company is garbage. They fixed one glitch and made a brand new one. Now when you jump and press up-right and roundhouse, you get forward kick! Figured this out within 2 minutes. Who is testing this garbage at Myarcade?!
It sucks that they couldn't fix the logic of the buttons thru a firmware update :( definitely gonna hit up Lowe's for those springs though :) Thanks Jon
refresh rate on the new model screen looks faster/better in the recording/not sure how it is to the naked eye - but you were correct its not as bright... but ill take a faster refresh rate over brightness...
How do we know which version are we buying online, they look exactly the same didn’t get the buttons color order you spoke about both had same order 😂 3:15
There is no swap out program as they did not manufacture the control decks seperately. YOu will have to find, and buy a new unit to get the upgrades. It's a whole new unit.
Same answer here from support "Unfortunately, we do not manufacture or sell replacement parts for any of our products. The upgrades are only available in the new units."
@GenXGrownUp I mean at $50 or less at a lot of retailers I don't see being much of a problem purchasing a new one and further supporting a company doing its best to give us what we are asking for. 😉
Hey man, I was wondering if you could perhaps make a video addressing another major flaw in the machine, only because you would have way more influence over them than I would, but on those machines and it’s happening to multiple people, when they did the upgrade from v1.0 to 1.1, as you mentioned, they updated the joy stick switch actuator from one with curved arms to one with flat arms. That was actually a terrible design decision for multiple reasons, I’ll explain. While flat arms may have improved actuation consistency a bit, by going flat instead of curved, meant that structural integrity was lost. A curved surface is exponentially stronger against perpendicular forces as a flat one. Now that it’s flat, the force on that 90 degree joint is maximized. Now, this may not have been a problem, if they kept the thickness of the plastic the same as before, but they decreased it to the point where with just a little bit of force, the arms snap off. The same type of force one might apply using a charge character like Guile, Blanka, or Boxer. One of mine snapped, so I took it apart and when I tested the other arms, they were so weak at the joint that only one of them felt strong enough to handle any kind of reasonable pressure. 3 of 4 were so weak that by just using a fingertip and wiggling it yo would see a white line form at the joint signifying that the plastic is creasing which will snap with enough wiggles. I can take a video of this for you, but the company doesn’t seem to think it’s a problem, when it’s obviously a design flaw. If they just made the part with double the thickness, this wouldn’t be an issue.
@@GeeTBase Of course. I forwarded your thorough description to My Arcade engineering already. As you know, it may be a bit late to address the current models, but having this sort of user feedback helps them to improve their products with each new wave.
@@GenXGrownUp That’s awesome. Thanks again. On a side note, rather than making them replace the entire unit, I just needed a flat sheet of hard plastic that was thicker than the arms of the actuator. I found one, a plastic shelf from one of those plastic drawer systems you can get at Walmart, and using a Dremel, I cut out a piece large enough to trace the outline of the actuator on, cut it to length, cut a whole in the center large enough for the spring to go through, proceeded to snap off the last remaining arm, and then placed the new piece over top of it, giving it 4 new arms that are much sturdier and rigid than the stock ones and now it plays perfectly. It doesn’t quite look ultra professional, but I’m, proud/happy that I came up with a successful solution. =)
Hey Jon, great video. I have the older version, any chance you'd be able to help us out with sourcing that new spring? Assuming you might have better communication channels with MyArcade(?) Thanks for all you do!
if they have a usb or usbc port to connect to an external controller would be even better. Or if someone can hack it so it can connect to one would make this a fully playable portable on the go. Oh. if the external connection can have for 2 controler to make the 2nd player useable is even a better idea.
Thank you for the video I would like to ask that I am thinking of find this mini arcade but I don't know how to tell the new one from the old one can you help thank you
@@GenXGrownUp Thank you for your help I was wondering if you could tell me what the correct order of the button should be for the revision thank you again
Has anyone hacked this? Someone came up with a really nice hack for the Namco Museum cab, but that hardware is rather wimpy... it can't handle CPS games, and it doesn't really do fighting games, unless Yie Ar Kung Fu counts.
The Big problem of this units is the uggly frame rate and the MyArcade custom ROM, they change stages and sounds.... Is not for play, beautifull but not playlable
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Great video Jon. Thanks for all the effort to make this and keep up the awesome work :-)
Glad you enjoyed it, Jamie. Thanks for watching and for your continued support! 😀
As a new collector I’m just happy to have one. Maybe I bought 2.
Thanks for the update. I didn't buy one because of the problems. But I am ordering mine today.
Wonderful! Please consider using the affiliate link in the description and I'll get 3-4 cents! 😜
Congratulations for your effort Jon...Much appreciated my friend...So how can we know which is the 1.1 and which is the 1.0 when we are seeing them in front of us at the stores?
You're quite welcome, VJ! I mention this very briefly in the video but didn't drive it home: If you spot the buttons in the correct red/white/blue sequence, I'm pretty sure that directly corellates with the revision of the entire unit. That's a safe bet, but save your receipt just in case! 😀
Really impressed at how My Arcade addressed and fixed the issues, think I will pick up the revised SF II unit now. Too bad about the slightly differing screen quality but hey, ya win some ya lose some. Hopefully this is also a sign of more good things to come quality wise with their upcoming new lineup that was previewed at the trade shows a few months ago.
I received one of these as a Christmas gift, and one of the plastic microswitch tabs on the joystick snapped off that very day rendering the game unplayable, and I didn't think I was being particularly vigorous (was shaking to wake up from dizzy etc, but wasn't really slamming it), it's a neat looking little device so I was very disappointed, but opening up the unit and seeing how cheap the tabs for the joystick microswitches are (seriously, the plastic looks the quality/thickness of the piece of plastic you break off to start a can of compressed air), I'm not surprised. All so they could save a few cents on plastic. Apparently these things aren't actually meant to be played but set on a coffee table.
Did you reach out to My Arcade support?
@@GenXGrownUp Unfortunately it's well past the 120 day warranty period at this point, and I didn't want to bother the person who had gifted it to me for the purchasing details required on their form. I might try to jury rig some kind of fix with a piece of metal or something in the future, chances are even if they replaced it the replacement would use the same cheap, thin piece of plastic that would break in short order anyway. I have the street fighter anniversary collection on my PC and both Capcom Arcade Stadium collections on my Switch as well as an 8bitDo Arcade Stick so I certainly have a better way of playing this game, it's just a shame that this thing doesn't seem durable enough for serious play.
I have the exact same problem on BOTH of my two units. I reached out to MyArcade support and they never responded. I'm trying to fix mine with a newly printed 3D part. But how frustrating that a unit this cool is rendered useless by such a cheap part. The Amazon reviews on this unit also confirm that this is a real problem.
@@davidbloom7365 Yeah, I was really surprised when I opened it up just how cheap the plastic they use is - it is literally like one of those tabs you have to break to start canned air etc. - how they thought that would hold up to moderately vigorous play is beyond me, especially since you have to shake the stick to wake up when dizzied etc. - it's like they didn't even test this thing. It's a shame, as I said, because it makes a neat coffee table interactive discussion piece kind of thing, but if mine broke with not even an hour's play....yikes.
Superb video! Really appreciate it!
Thanks for the update Jon. Those issues held me back from purchasing, do you think the updated models are in stock now?
They certainly are. This updated is months old. Please consider using my link in the video description through Amazon. 😀
The new version is broken as well! Now when you jump and press up-right and roundhouse, you get forward kick! Figured this out within 2 minutes. Who is testing this garbage at Myarcade?!
I bought version with buttons in the right street fighter order but it still has main board problem (movement and key combination) . Still don't know how to recognize the v.1.1 version without opening and playing
Can you power it up with a power cable as well is the battery the only way to keep it charged? Thanks for your video.
Nice, I may just pick up a second one now.😊
I haven't picked up one of these yet. I'm going to see if I can pick one up at a good price.
MSRP is up to $60, but at the link in the video description, it's currently only about $55. Go for it!
@@edwardmclaughlin719 What about helping ME out? 😉
@@GenXGrownUp With my income of only $10,000 annually and being 59, I help the needy. Keep up the good work.🤑
@@edwardmclaughlin719 I'm unemployed after being laid off at the end of last year. I've got you beat in the lowest-annual-salary department! 😉
What are dimensions of an original joystick spring: diameter, height? Do one need to open only the two front screws to change it and make a joystick rigid?
Afraid I didn't take measurements. I'd recommend you remove yours and then visit your hardware store to request a similar but tighter one.
How can you tell from the outside which one is the new which one is the old?
Not definite, but anecdotally, it seems that if the buttons are in the red/white/blue order, that wave is around when the new version shipped.
I hope my arcade makes more cabinets like Street fighter with similar (fixed) stick and buttons. The earlier releases that contained NES versions were awful.
Did you see these upcoming products from CES? ruclips.net/video/RMg1MZnYDYE/видео.html
The old one screen looks brighter then the new one / the new one looks graphically better / in my opinion i perfer the buttons to be white blue & red going across it makes more sense to me
Hello ther eanyway to add more roms or any future version whit more roms or games?
I see a lot of comments asking "can you mod this" on various products. The short answer is, "absolutely!" Anything can be modded with the right know-how and investment. I always consider the value proposition: If I spend the time and money to modify this product, is the end result worth it or would I be better off spending that money on a more expensive product that already has the benefits & features I'm looking for?
I have looked online for the 1.1 version where to buy ?
The firmware version won't be visible on the listing, but it seems to be the general consensus that if the buttons are in red/white/blue order, you're likely getting the 1.1 revision. amz.run/6sHv
@@GenXGrownUp someone replied on amazon and said if the buttons are red, white then blue it's version 1. 😂
Do you know if there is a difference between SF II' and SSF II? the last one seems like a SNES ripoff.
SSF II was the introduction of the four new playable characters: T.Hawk, Cammy, Fei Long, and Dee Jay.
Podria ser mucho mejor para el precio que sale.
👌
wow, I was looking for this. So is this the ones at Target? Thanks for helping me identify the difference. I was going to get one used, v1 is a no go. Will search for v1.1
I couldn't get absolute verification, but I believe if the buttons are in the correct order, you're looking at v1.1. Save that receipt just in case!
Any rumors of another My Arcade SF2CE and/or SSF2CE version that keeps the upgrade of the Pro cabinet but retains the arcade software of the championship edition? The Pro versión of SF2CE/SSF2 was great but the software was atrocious!!!
Nothing I've heard yet.
where can i buy this new version?
You can buy it from the link in the video description. This is the model currently shipping.
Well this is annoying . Now I have to spend another 40 to get this . Who is the clown that released this with such a loose control stick ? How did they not notice that
I get your frustration, and it's not unfounded. The silver lining is at least we know My Arcade is listening and trying to improve.
The fact you've got the left player on the right machine and the right player on the left machine......
Really bothers me. 😂
Please Review dreamGER
Thanks for asking. I don't know what a dreamGER is, though.
If this was a tiny neo Geo 98 percent of the games would be fighting games.
100 percent of the games on this are fighting games😂
NOPE! The new version is broken as well! Now when you jump and press up-right and roundhouse, you get forward kick! Figured this out within 2 minutes. Who is testing this garbage at Myarcade?!
Oh, no. Really? In my spot testing I didn't notice this. You're certain you have the new revision?
Excellent breakdown. I have one of the original ones and changed the buttons, changed the spring and added small pads to the joystick underneath to make it a better playing experience. I think I will try to find a revised one now that some of these issues are taken care of and will be good to have two for another player. Thanks for the video!
Glad it helped!
Just bought one because of this video. Only $46.63 including tax and 2-day free shipping from Target. Hard to beat. Yes, it is the updated version.
NOPE! The new version is broken as well! Now when you jump and press up-right and roundhouse, you get forward kick! Figured this out within 2 minutes. Who is testing this garbage at Myarcade?!
@@hellokittybot7032 Guess yours is defective. That will happen.
A bloody excellent video, mate! I commend a company for listening to fans’ feedback and/or criticism; it shows that they care and are willing to address a products problems, thereby finding a solution to rectify them.
Blimey! Time sure does fly - I remember your My Arcade Street Fighter II video from two years ago. Seeing this updated improvement from its predecessor model is much welcomed!
Mister Jon, you’ve earned yourself a new subscriber! You seem like an affable bloke.
Take care,
Giovanni Marino, M.D.
Well, thank you, Doctor G.
This company is garbage. They fixed one glitch and made a brand new one. Now when you jump and press up-right and roundhouse, you get forward kick! Figured this out within 2 minutes. Who is testing this garbage at Myarcade?!
@@GenXGrownUpit has multiple sf2 games right like ssf2 turbo
That co-op is really cool! This is a fun little device! I like just playing a few rounds in passing while cleaning. Great video as usual!
Thanks for watching!
It sucks that they couldn't fix the logic of the buttons thru a firmware update :( definitely gonna hit up Lowe's for those springs though :) Thanks Jon
For sure, Khaz. Thanks for watching!
Does anyone know if the joystick on this can be replaced? Having trouble finding a similar joystick online....
refresh rate on the new model screen looks faster/better in the recording/not sure how it is to the naked eye - but you were correct its not as bright... but ill take a faster refresh rate over brightness...
How do we know which version are we buying online, they look exactly the same didn’t get the buttons color order you spoke about both had same order 😂 3:15
how can i see if it is the version 1.1 without opening it??
I wonder what would happen if you hooked up the contra unit to the street fighter cab being that they used that same wire 😊
Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... MASS HYSTERIA!
@@GenXGrownUp 😂
@@GenXGrownUp "Yes it's true. This man has no ____"
This review is awesome 👍. Thanks for doing the comparison.
Thanks for watching!
Still has a 16:9 screen for a 4:3 game which makes baby Jesus cry....
Hahaha!
Yep still enjoying mines
There is no swap out program as they did not manufacture the control decks seperately. YOu will have to find, and buy a new unit to get the upgrades. It's a whole new unit.
Same answer here from support "Unfortunately, we do not manufacture or sell replacement parts for any of our products. The upgrades are only available in the new units."
@SuperEddDA it makes sense. Most people wouldn't have the technical know how to replace the control deck.
That's my understanding as well.
@GenXGrownUp I mean at $50 or less at a lot of retailers I don't see being much of a problem purchasing a new one and further supporting a company doing its best to give us what we are asking for. 😉
I don't live in USA. It costs a lot much here...
Probably my last myarcade for some reasons plus the lack of support.
Hey man, I was wondering if you could perhaps make a video addressing another major flaw in the machine, only because you would have way more influence over them than I would, but on those machines and it’s happening to multiple people, when they did the upgrade from v1.0 to 1.1, as you mentioned, they updated the joy stick switch actuator from one with curved arms to one with flat arms. That was actually a terrible design decision for multiple reasons, I’ll explain.
While flat arms may have improved actuation consistency a bit, by going flat instead of curved, meant that structural integrity was lost. A curved surface is exponentially stronger against perpendicular forces as a flat one. Now that it’s flat, the force on that 90 degree joint is maximized.
Now, this may not have been a problem, if they kept the thickness of the plastic the same as before, but they decreased it to the point where with just a little bit of force, the arms snap off. The same type of force one might apply using a charge character like Guile, Blanka, or Boxer.
One of mine snapped, so I took it apart and when I tested the other arms, they were so weak at the joint that only one of them felt strong enough to handle any kind of reasonable pressure. 3 of 4 were so weak that by just using a fingertip and wiggling it yo would see a white line form at the joint signifying that the plastic is creasing which will snap with enough wiggles. I can take a video of this for you, but the company doesn’t seem to think it’s a problem, when it’s obviously a design flaw. If they just made the part with double the thickness, this wouldn’t be an issue.
Thanks for the detail. I'll share this information directly with my contacts at My Arcade.
@@GenXGrownUp Thank you so much! That would be amazing if you. Much appreciated! Cheers.
@@GeeTBase Of course. I forwarded your thorough description to My Arcade engineering already. As you know, it may be a bit late to address the current models, but having this sort of user feedback helps them to improve their products with each new wave.
@@GenXGrownUp That’s awesome. Thanks again. On a side note, rather than making them replace the entire unit, I just needed a flat sheet of hard plastic that was thicker than the arms of the actuator. I found one, a plastic shelf from one of those plastic drawer systems you can get at Walmart, and using a Dremel, I cut out a piece large enough to trace the outline of the actuator on, cut it to length, cut a whole in the center large enough for the spring to go through, proceeded to snap off the last remaining arm, and then placed the new piece over top of it, giving it 4 new arms that are much sturdier and rigid than the stock ones and now it plays perfectly. It doesn’t quite look ultra professional, but I’m, proud/happy that I came up with a successful solution. =)
Anyone know of a way to get a new controller? The plastic part broke off. Game doesn’t work correctly anymore 😔
Have you contact My Arcade Support?
myarcade.com/pages/customer-support
How would the joystick feel if you swapped the switches for linear ones like Cherry Reds?
I wouldn't hazard a guess without the ability to feel it first-hand. I doubt it would be substantially different for anyone but the most discerning.
Did you try some combos? That's my biggest issues with these consoles. But yeah better joystick helps.
I didn't have trouble with combos in my original review, but the stiffer spring is as easy or easier.
Great Video John Massive inspiration to us smaller creators, keep up the great work 👍
Hey Jon, great video. I have the older version, any chance you'd be able to help us out with sourcing that new spring? Assuming you might have better communication channels with MyArcade(?)
Thanks for all you do!
Howdy, Alex. I have inquired on your behalf. Already got back an "I will check" response. I'll update you when/if I learn more.
@@GenXGrownUp you, sir, are a gentleman and a scholar. Many thanks
@@alexferreira4235 I have my moments. Here's hoping I get good news back.
It was cool that My Arcade did listen to people and revised this unit.
Hi my forward button is not working can you put a video on that😊
To the studio! 😜
(Seriously, contact My Arcade support.)
if they have a usb or usbc port to connect to an external controller would be even better. Or if someone can hack it so it can connect to one would make this a fully playable portable on the go. Oh. if the external connection can have for 2 controler to make the 2nd player useable is even a better idea.
thanks for take time to create this video
It's my pleasure! Thank you for watching.
What kind of spring would I be looking for?
Thank you for the video I would like to ask that I am thinking of find this mini arcade but I don't know how to tell the new one from the old one can you help thank you
Sure. There's no sure way to know, but in general, it's believe that if the buttons are in the correct order, then it's likely the revision.
@@GenXGrownUp Thank you for your help I was wondering if you could tell me what the correct order of the button should be for the revision thank you again
@@neonlfc2366 🔴⚪🔵
@@GenXGrownUp Thank you very much
Imma gendlxgamer also😁. Your collection is flawless👍🏾
Thanks for watching, Archie! 😀
Has anyone hacked this? Someone came up with a really nice hack for the Namco Museum cab, but that hardware is rather wimpy... it can't handle CPS games, and it doesn't really do fighting games, unless Yie Ar Kung Fu counts.
Not yet that I've seen.
@Draxxon Lives That would be fun. The NES versions of DK & DK Jr. are particularly nice and would be fun to mod with.
Sweet review. Keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
The Big problem of this units is the uggly frame rate and the MyArcade custom ROM, they change stages and sounds.... Is not for play, beautifull but not playlable
What's customized about the ROM? I've not done a side-by-side comparison, but it feels & sounds authentic to me.
There is no premiun edition. Fake
You're right. There is no "premiun edition" available. 😉