I still think Qanba is easily one of the, if not THE tournament standard when it comes to arcade sticks. However, its unfortunate that it's 2024 and these stick companies refuse to introduce easy modding access to all their sticks. We've seen it with the Nacon Daija, Dragon and the Victrix, idk why we can't get quality of life features
I think it WAS the tournament standard... that's definitely changed by now. It's definitely going to keep changing if they try to keep selling this thing for $350, IMO.
@andrewgiovannini6613 100%. The Obsidian 2 is just $50 shy of the Vitrix pro. For the Obsidian 2's price, you're better off getting a Vitrix stick or a custom stick
really appreciate you, my setup is very noob lol, its very embarrassing, my bed room is just blankets and bath towels all over the place to reduce sound, and my desk is 20$ from Ikea, I am using a legion 17 inch gaming laptop, I mainly use the hori rap 4 when I play. 🙏♥
@@JoystickNY Hey man, don't say it like that, idk if you remember but we used to talk 4 years ago and how there is no way for me to import stick in my country. I finally got 8bitdo and some sanwa parts to mod it. Some will call it embarrassing and noob but just rock what you got as long as you enjoy it!
This is my favorite stick because of how it feels. Its really nice and solid. It sound like a dumb reason, but it has a really nice "damped" acoustic when you play on it. It doesn't sound cheap and hollow like for instance the Hori alpha. A Korean lever fits, however you cannot put on the lever hatch in the back. It touches the shaft of the lever. I put a round sticker over the hole. I tried this with a golden lever and the knee lever, both have the same "issue".
thank you for sharing, great info, it is definitely a excellent stick in build and effectiveness, i just think qanba is not very inspiring with the 2023 release in their design department lol
I use this with KRM buttons, a Knee lever and my custom artwork and I gotta say it’s my all time favorite stick. Love how informative you are though. Did a really good job going in depth with the review.
My man’s designing a $500 arcade stick hahaha. I just ordered one of these now that they’re going for $250. That seems like a great bang for your buck versus other sticks available. I don’t think I’d change too much from the design, aside from something I’d like to see in most arcade sticks. To me, this looks like the most premium stick since the Hori VLX Premium. Seeing as it’s trying to replicate the Vewlix arcade panel, I’d like to see the stick and buttons shifted a bit to the left, to allow room for a Start button on the right, much like the arcade cabinets, and Hori’s VLX and RAP 4/V. So many sticks leave a lot of unnecessary empty space the left of the stick. Either make room for a start button, or center everything for a bit of symmetry. Anyway, I appreciate your reviews, bro. Keep up the excellent work.
Hey, I was entertained! Honestly have enough arcade sticks but find your videos relaxing and informative. Even if I don't plan on buying its good to know a little bit more about the current state of controllers.
First of all, thanks for all the work you put in when reviewing arcade sticks. I love your attention to detail and you explain things very eloquently. Bro. How do you do your dp cancel into special art? I know your execution is crisp. Sorry, I know this question is totally unrelated. I know how to do it but I can't do it consistently to the point I stopped. I think it has to do with the way I dp. Think of clock, I go from 3,4,5,6,5,4,3 in a quick motion to dp. Not sure if that helps you understand. I can do it very consistently on hitbox though. 😅
Thank you so much ❤️🙏, have you seen my video how to use the arcade stick, the short for dp to super section? Where u basically do a forward fire ball, and then a fireball again? Really appreciate your support
for that price, i also expected WAYY more from a reputable company like Qanba. hopefully your words make it to them and we can get more bang for our buck with future arcade stick. amazing video as always!
Stick is really nice but for the price it’s definitely not worth it. You can get a custom stick for less money and many of the features of the Obsidian 2 are just a gimmick.
@@zfranke3dome Junfood Arcades ain’t bad, JonyFraze makes excellent sticks.. idk there are just so many haha. At this point I think all of the major retailers have their own cases. I would just look it up on Google and see what you like best. I used some guy off a forum years ago and been happy since Also now I use a hori rap n and a Snackbox for 2D games
It’s great to see you back I really missed ur videos a lot. I think the stick is great but I do agree with ur criticism. Just a suggestion, you should do a review on a hitbox type of controller.
I'm honestly surprised that Qanba didn't put their own buttons and lever in this stick. I bought a Drone 2 and upgraded the buttons to Qanba Gravity KS and the lever to a Qanba Gravity Silent lever and it made the stick feel a lot more premium to me (though I'm very new to fighting games and arcade sticks). It's also very quiet now, makes me a lot less self conscious about clacking away at Street Fighter when my spouse is watching TV. What surprises me the most is that the Gravity buttons and lever are a standard option on the Qanba Q8, a $200 stick which includes full color LED lighting, the only difference being the Q8 is PC only and doesn't have the touchpad. It's frustrating that years into the console's life cycle, PS5 compatibility is still being sold as a premium feature with a surcharge to match.
I was seriously thinking about getting the Obsidian 2 but a couple of Qanba Pearl stocks dropped recently in my city so I picked that instead. It looks like I made the right choice.
It just seems like a no-brainer to make the stick easily mod-able. They raised the price, didn’t include their gravity series buttons / levers (which I love). While I love my Pearl. I haven’t changed anything in due to not wanting to deal with taking it apart. Great review. I feel the same way.
glad your channel is still going strong, brother!!! since i can't really justify paying 100+ dollarydoos for sticks i just settled on a pxn. I've always been watching your vids cause it's fun to be part of the community 💪💪 thank you for the review!
Brother, I am entertain, I just get very serious about fighting games and you were one of the first Chanels I follow, you display information in an amazing way and try to improve designs in your own way, which is something not many people could do ❤
If someone is in the market for a new stick, skip the obsidian 2 and get the original obsidian! You can get some really good performance mods from arcade shock. You can get an extended vewlix layout so it’s more ergonomic, noir layout, all button conversion etc. probably gonna be my next purchase once I’m done modding my panthera.
Great video as usual. The biggest problem with the Obsidian is apparent at first glance; all that real estate but they put the stick and buttons so close together, which is why I always prefer Hori arcade sticks with the noir layout. Unfortunately Hori still hasn't put out a great stick this generation.
I’ve recently purchased this and after just a month, only thing I can complain about is the cable management and price. Everything else is great, no complaints from me. If you have the money to spend, I highly recommend it. Also glad I got this and not the victrix because now I have a reason to get the victrix when the Tekken sticks drop!
It’s a really good stick. It’s just yeah the price is up there. At the same time, it’s not like a duel sense controller where you have to replace it. Once you get it, it’s a very reliable ps5 stick for the long run. Very good investment in a stick.
the original obsidian still looks so cool. i really don't understand why they phased out the sleek steel look. like having the new one just be a black slab of plastic makes it come across as way cheaper than it should for something that costs this much.
Honestly, the reason I go to your channel first before looking anywhere else is exactly because you don't really entertain or pad watch time talking about nonsense. I just got done watching this one stick review that irritated me so much with all of the fluff that I wound up skipping like half the video JUST so I could get to something that mattered, and even then those details were scarce. And they never said anything actually negative about the device, like they were scared to. I love the fact that I don't have to worry about that when you do a review, and I hope more people grow to appreciate your to-the-point style
The headphone cable should go underneath and up, not on the side or over the top. Also you can put defused RGB channels down the sides and across the top where the detachable sides are facing up so you can see the RGB when you press the buttons. Honestly I really like this new obsidian, I like that there are parts that stick out because in a dark room it will give me a tack tile feel as a point of contact to feel across to the menu buttons.
Honestly was supposed to get this due to how it seemed pretty safe for an end game stick. But I still wanted silent buttons and the new JLX lever, sadly with those additional purchases the price just sky rockets. Settled for the Hori Alpha instead so I could fit in those parts with the budget, was totally worth it 👌
i feel like stick manufacturers need to prioritize unique features rather than just parts. It's easy enough to buy any old stick and install sanwa buttons with your lever of choice and have it function like any "premium" stick these days
what i would like to know if this has the same internals as the obsidian 1 since i will be most likely changing out the lever to a korean lever since i have the Crown 309MJ HELPME V2
They just announced a new obsidian 1 variant that's PC only for 169 (I have a converter) and the obsidian 2 dropped to $250. Do you still recommend the obsidian 1 over the 2?
thanks for this video! you saved me so much money! Qanba come one guys hire him! he already designed the whole experience for you. Amazing video! my only little feedback, please fix your focus. makes the video look bad quality and hard to watch. Beside that all amazing!
I paid about $80 less than you mentioned in the vid, but overall I came away feeling the same, and your vid made me feel even worse xD. To add insult to injury, Qanba's return policy is nearly non-existent, and they seem to punish the consumer for trying their products. Outstanding review process, and I will be watching many of your vids trying to decide on my next purchase. EDIT: They should hire you to redesign their premium sticks. Your ideas are incredible.
Great Vid. Do not say you don't make this videos entertaining bc to me they are very very entertaining hahaha. And I also like that you point out that they lack a lot of features for the money... Idk why even cheaper Sticks like the 8bitDo do better quality of life features being under the 100$ price point...
Keep in mind that KLevers like the 2 variations of Knee Levers fit but you will need to take off easy access cover for removing the ball/bat top. Or else the lever will scratch on the cover.
You should review the Hori Fighting Stick Mini. There is a RUclips video that shows you how to install a Sanwa JLF lever into a Hori Fighting Stick Mini.
@@Ghostofenzo Sounds great! But still i cant decide which Arcade stick should i get as Newcomer, Somesay that Hori Alpha is great but it just not worth for the price and its Plastic-y Build.
@@IXXIDylan My advice for newcomers is to pick up the drone 2 and once you develop the muscle memory to naturally use it, mod it with Sanwa parts. Yes it’s an entry stick but it will do just as good of job without spending over $250 or more.
I completely agree with your review, qanba is one of the best brands of arcade stick but this generation of their sticks are a step backwards. The obsidian/pearl is still the best all-round arcade stick out there in my opinion that's why I didn't upgrade from my gen 1. I'll rather mod my mine with a quick open latch and removable cable and wait for the gen 3 obsidian/pearl.
great review, it's def a pricy stick but the quality is still there like any qanba product. One thing that I would love to see is if you incorporated a microphone attatched to your shirt or something, sometimes i can't hear your commentary clearly because it gets a bit quiet, but the videos are still great quality.
Don't know if you're working on anything rn but I would love to hear your opinion on the Nacon Daija arcade stick. It has a lot of features that I think you would enjoy (ie detachable cable, easy access to parts, profiles, etc.) But I would also like to see what you dislike about it because it looks really cool but you go very in depth on the pros and cons of every controller.
I saw a lot of comments about this stick, I heard they are sold out on some places, let me see if I can pick 1 up on sale next time ,sorry about the late reply 🙏♥
the 9:10 time stamp i am holding a lever, do you mean the metal plate on the lever? it is require to mount the lever on the case. if that is the question, if not, let me know
Great review JoyStick! I have a question on arcade sticks in general. I am new to fighting games and love my arcade stick, but I can't seem to find success with it sitting in my lap and my desk is far too high. Are there any tables, mounting brackets, or other methods that you recommend? I want to continue to use it, but I don't want to risk injury or poor posture. Loved your review on this one. Cheers 🍻
very good question, I think for me I play 50% on my lap, and 50% on a table, but a lower table, not a dinning table height,, make sure you are not bending your back, if you feel soreness, then it means that position is not comfortable for you, sorry about the late reply 🙏♥
Nice video and review, and I agree with your points. I had the chance to play with an obsidian 2 and it is really good, but really not 300 dollars good
Really awesome in depth review about the stick, it would have been nice if this one was cheaper because of its lack of premium access. ( also can you review the nacon daija stick? )
I’ll be honest. I bought it but not really for fighting games. My PS4 has a bunch of Arcade Archives games installed and I use this for that plus the great M2 shooters like Ketsui and DoDonPachi plus the TMNT arcade collection. Its an amazing stick.
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Qanba really dropped the ball this generation with their sticks. The amount they’re charging for what you get is crazy. Good video!
the matte black should have been a color choice with the pearl for the ob1. imo
Not just quanba though it’s the whole industry right now officially licensed arcade sticks are just overpriced
I still think Qanba is easily one of the, if not THE tournament standard when it comes to arcade sticks. However, its unfortunate that it's 2024 and these stick companies refuse to introduce easy modding access to all their sticks.
We've seen it with the Nacon Daija, Dragon and the Victrix, idk why we can't get quality of life features
Imo qanba is too overhyped. ☮️
I think it WAS the tournament standard... that's definitely changed by now. It's definitely going to keep changing if they try to keep selling this thing for $350, IMO.
yea, they did kinda went backward alittle bit
@andrewgiovannini6613 100%. The Obsidian 2 is just $50 shy of the Vitrix pro. For the Obsidian 2's price, you're better off getting a Vitrix stick or a custom stick
if you are looking for a stick with easy modding i gotta recommend the hori alpha
This guy got me into FGC and Arcade Sticks 4 years ago, would love to see a video of your current setup and what stick you are using the most!
really appreciate you, my setup is very noob lol, its very embarrassing, my bed room is just blankets and bath towels all over the place to reduce sound, and my desk is 20$ from Ikea, I am using a legion 17 inch gaming laptop, I mainly use the hori rap 4 when I play. 🙏♥
@@JoystickNY Hey man, don't say it like that, idk if you remember but we used to talk 4 years ago and how there is no way for me to import stick in my country. I finally got 8bitdo and some sanwa parts to mod it. Some will call it embarrassing and noob but just rock what you got as long as you enjoy it!
The G.O.A.T is back! 🔥
your too kinda
I really like the "how I'd design this" sections you are adding. I'd be intrigued by a video of what the "perfect stick design" would look like.
i actually always day dream about it, it would be a dream some day if i can create a stick of my own
It looks great, but no easy access to the internals and no detachable cables is insane for such a costly stick
for reallll lol
Hori Alpha is still the king of sticks.
This is my favorite stick because of how it feels. Its really nice and solid. It sound like a dumb reason, but it has a really nice "damped" acoustic when you play on it. It doesn't sound cheap and hollow like for instance the Hori alpha.
A Korean lever fits, however you cannot put on the lever hatch in the back. It touches the shaft of the lever. I put a round sticker over the hole. I tried this with a golden lever and the knee lever, both have the same "issue".
thank you for sharing, great info, it is definitely a excellent stick in build and effectiveness, i just think qanba is not very inspiring with the 2023 release in their design department lol
I use this with KRM buttons, a Knee lever and my custom artwork and I gotta say it’s my all time favorite stick. Love how informative you are though. Did a really good job going in depth with the review.
That is awesome, definitely a solid stick for effectiveness
My man’s designing a $500 arcade stick hahaha.
I just ordered one of these now that they’re going for $250. That seems like a great bang for your buck versus other sticks available.
I don’t think I’d change too much from the design, aside from something I’d like to see in most arcade sticks. To me, this looks like the most premium stick since the Hori VLX Premium. Seeing as it’s trying to replicate the Vewlix arcade panel, I’d like to see the stick and buttons shifted a bit to the left, to allow room for a Start button on the right, much like the arcade cabinets, and Hori’s VLX and RAP 4/V.
So many sticks leave a lot of unnecessary empty space the left of the stick. Either make room for a start button, or center everything for a bit of symmetry.
Anyway, I appreciate your reviews, bro. Keep up the excellent work.
Hey, I was entertained! Honestly have enough arcade sticks but find your videos relaxing and informative. Even if I don't plan on buying its good to know a little bit more about the current state of controllers.
appreciate you, you guys keep me going
First of all, thanks for all the work you put in when reviewing arcade sticks. I love your attention to detail and you explain things very eloquently.
Bro. How do you do your dp cancel into special art? I know your execution is crisp. Sorry, I know this question is totally unrelated. I know how to do it but I can't do it consistently to the point I stopped. I think it has to do with the way I dp. Think of clock, I go from 3,4,5,6,5,4,3 in a quick motion to dp. Not sure if that helps you understand.
I can do it very consistently on hitbox though. 😅
Thank you so much ❤️🙏, have you seen my video how to use the arcade stick, the short for dp to super section? Where u basically do a forward fire ball, and then a fireball again? Really appreciate your support
You were the reason for my first arcade stick! Welcome back!
thank you so much
Love these videos. Keep it up brother!
thank you
Glad you are back! Another awesome video and thanks for the thorough review.
appreciate you
I’m just happy you’re still alive. We might just get that Cammy trial 😉
We miss your videos GOAT 😎
appreciate you, i was working and moving some stuff at home, back again
for that price, i also expected WAYY more from a reputable company like Qanba. hopefully your words make it to them and we can get more bang for our buck with future arcade stick.
amazing video as always!
appreciate you, they got lazy this time
Your the best guy doing these videos! Thank you for the info
sorry about the late reply 🙏♥thank you so much
I especially like how you showed us the improvements you made to Qanba Obsidian 2 through PhotoShop. 🙂
appreciate you, with my newbie photoshop skills haha
Yes, maybe you are Not the biggest Entertainer. But your Videos helped me so much the past years. Thank you for that brother. Keep going 😊
you guys keep me going, appreciate you
Stick is really nice but for the price it’s definitely not worth it. You can get a custom stick for less money and many of the features of the Obsidian 2 are just a gimmick.
yea, i expected more from them
@@JoystickNY great video though! I love your content, keep up the great work!
Any recommendations for custom sticks?
@@zfranke3dome Junfood Arcades ain’t bad, JonyFraze makes excellent sticks.. idk there are just so many haha. At this point I think all of the major retailers have their own cases. I would just look it up on Google and see what you like best. I used some guy off a forum years ago and been happy since
Also now I use a hori rap n and a Snackbox for 2D games
@99wilson it depends on where you are, there's nearly always a good option near you though. I got mine from a guy like 15 mins away.
Thank for all of the great info! I was considering an Obsidian for an upgrade, but might explore some other options now.
sorry about the late reply 🙏♥ its definitely a excellent stick, but kinda pricey
It’s great to see you back I really missed ur videos a lot. I think the stick is great but I do agree with ur criticism. Just a suggestion, you should do a review on a hitbox type of controller.
appreciate you, thank you, i would like to go over some hitbox topics down the road, i am just kinda falling behind lol,
Nah your good man take your time. I could wait months to see another video and even still I’ll be happy and excited to see it
Happy New Year @joystickNY ! Always gets me hype to see a new upload from you. Wish you the best :)
really appreciate you
Love your videos bro! And welcome back!
sorry about the late reply 🙏♥thank you so much
Your content is very relaxing to watch. It's not boring.
appreciate you friend
always happy to see you upload ❤❤❤
sorry about the late reply 🙏♥ thank you so much
Our King is back! Hope all is well! Thank you for your new video, I probably go for Nacon Daija for PS5
i kinda want to pick one up to check it out, price and spec seems pretty solid
I'm honestly surprised that Qanba didn't put their own buttons and lever in this stick. I bought a Drone 2 and upgraded the buttons to Qanba Gravity KS and the lever to a Qanba Gravity Silent lever and it made the stick feel a lot more premium to me (though I'm very new to fighting games and arcade sticks). It's also very quiet now, makes me a lot less self conscious about clacking away at Street Fighter when my spouse is watching TV. What surprises me the most is that the Gravity buttons and lever are a standard option on the Qanba Q8, a $200 stick which includes full color LED lighting, the only difference being the Q8 is PC only and doesn't have the touchpad. It's frustrating that years into the console's life cycle, PS5 compatibility is still being sold as a premium feature with a surcharge to match.
If they don't put Sanwa buttons, purists (like myself) aren't even going to consider buying it.
@@duxnihilo Q8 solved that problem too! There's an option for all Sanwa, all Qanba, and a mix.
@@JoelGaller Also, that stick has a start button that is an actual arcade button. This is huge for me.
@@JoelGaller But the qanba obsidian (the original) is still GOATed.
gravity buttons is very very more quality than sanwa@@duxnihilo
100 percent agree with your opinion on the product. At this price, it’s punching into territory where you can build something with better features.
for real, the price is high for what it offers
I was seriously thinking about getting the Obsidian 2 but a couple of Qanba Pearl stocks dropped recently in my city so I picked that instead. It looks like I made the right choice.
sorry about the late reply 🙏♥ you def did, the ob 1 will work the same
It just seems like a no-brainer to make the stick easily mod-able. They raised the price, didn’t include their gravity series buttons / levers (which I love). While I love my Pearl. I haven’t changed anything in due to not wanting to deal with taking it apart.
Great review. I feel the same way.
thank you
1st gen obsidian sometimes goes on sale for $159 for anyone willing to wait. just in my opinion, it's more comfortable to use over the hori alpha.
great info
glad your channel is still going strong, brother!!! since i can't really justify paying 100+ dollarydoos for sticks i just settled on a pxn. I've always been watching your vids cause it's fun to be part of the community 💪💪 thank you for the review!
appreciate you
Brother, I am entertain, I just get very serious about fighting games and you were one of the first Chanels I follow, you display information in an amazing way and try to improve designs in your own way, which is something not many people could do ❤
sorry about the late reply 🙏♥ thank you for the kind words, I try to improve and make better video for everyone
If someone is in the market for a new stick, skip the obsidian 2 and get the original obsidian! You can get some really good performance mods from arcade shock. You can get an extended vewlix layout so it’s more ergonomic, noir layout, all button conversion etc. probably gonna be my next purchase once I’m done modding my panthera.
yes, obs1 is amazing
Your redesign sounds so good!
appreciate you, i need shoryuken their designer lol haha
Thanks for the in-depth look. Are you planning to review any Victrix sticks?
i would love to, but its kinda expensive haha, hopefully down the road thank you
Glad to see ya back, brother
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I really like the redesign segment, that is a cool concept to see in reviews.
appreciate you, i am glad you like it
Qanba or another company should hire you for their designs, J! 😂. Great video man!
i would take the job in a heart beat lol
Great video as usual. The biggest problem with the Obsidian is apparent at first glance; all that real estate but they put the stick and buttons so close together, which is why I always prefer Hori arcade sticks with the noir layout. Unfortunately Hori still hasn't put out a great stick this generation.
I appreciate your videos so much, helped me choose my MayFlash 300 Elite and I love it.
thank you so much
Great video, I love the ideas you gave at the end of what they could have done with the Obsidian 2.
thank you so much
I’ve recently purchased this and after just a month, only thing I can complain about is the cable management and price. Everything else is great, no complaints from me. If you have the money to spend, I highly recommend it. Also glad I got this and not the victrix because now I have a reason to get the victrix when the Tekken sticks drop!
definitely a top tier stick in performance, i already see people using it in tournament's, i m just picky on the designs, enjoy it my friend
It’s a really good stick. It’s just yeah the price is up there. At the same time, it’s not like a duel sense controller where you have to replace it. Once you get it, it’s a very reliable ps5 stick for the long run. Very good investment in a stick.
Thanks for the video!! Great insight as always!
appreciate you for watching
Damn your redesign is sooo much better looking
i try haha thank you
Just started getting into fighting games recently, love your videos!
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Glad to see you back brother.
appreciate you bud
Hey! It’s good to see you back👍🏻
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the original obsidian still looks so cool. i really don't understand why they phased out the sleek steel look.
like having the new one just be a black slab of plastic makes it come across as way cheaper than it should for something that costs this much.
Thank you for the honest review! Please continue putting out awesome and honest content sir, we all look forward to a breath of refresh air. SUBBED
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Honestly, the reason I go to your channel first before looking anywhere else is exactly because you don't really entertain or pad watch time talking about nonsense. I just got done watching this one stick review that irritated me so much with all of the fluff that I wound up skipping like half the video JUST so I could get to something that mattered, and even then those details were scarce. And they never said anything actually negative about the device, like they were scared to. I love the fact that I don't have to worry about that when you do a review, and I hope more people grow to appreciate your to-the-point style
appreciate you for noticing, it means a lot, i try not to just make "another random video" on the internet
Great to see another video from you
thank you
Cool review mate, best fight stick reviewer on yt
appreciate you my friend as always
Crazy how my Madcatz te2+ is still elite🔥
and razer panthera but like the width of the qanbas for sure
classic stick , solid
ATTENTION! JoyStickNY posted his first video of the year. Great review!
haha
The headphone cable should go underneath and up, not on the side or over the top.
Also you can put defused RGB channels down the sides and across the top where the detachable sides are facing up so you can see the RGB when you press the buttons.
Honestly I really like this new obsidian, I like that there are parts that stick out because in a dark room it will give me a tack tile feel as a point of contact to feel across to the menu buttons.
good points, thank you for sharing
very detailed analysis and great presentation!
thank you
Really like your videos. Great content. Good job!
sorry about the late reply 🙏♥ thank you so much
Another great review from the GOAT
you are too kind, appreciate you
best review as always
appreciate you
Always happy to see you post man, keep it up!
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Honestly was supposed to get this due to how it seemed pretty safe for an end game stick. But I still wanted silent buttons and the new JLX lever, sadly with those additional purchases the price just sky rockets.
Settled for the Hori Alpha instead so I could fit in those parts with the budget, was totally worth it 👌
you made a good choice, yea, if u mod it, it will be over 400 dang
i feel like stick manufacturers need to prioritize unique features rather than just parts. It's easy enough to buy any old stick and install sanwa buttons with your lever of choice and have it function like any "premium" stick these days
very true, more quality of life feature is always good, cuz we can always just replace the buttons
Thanks for the heads up
Looks like quanba is holding back features just to sell them in a later model 😢
i hope the price wont be crazy lol .
If they sell the noir panel separately in their site they should allow a noir option before buying the stick
very good idea, they need to allow more customization
We really need you to review the Mayflash F700! Your reviews, information, knowledge, experience, and clear presentation, are excellent.
let me take a look hehe, I hope its not too expensive 🙏♥
yay another video!
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what i would like to know if this has the same internals as the obsidian 1 since i will be most likely changing out the lever to a korean lever since i have the Crown 309MJ HELPME V2
I believe it should, or at least very close, arcade stick normally don't change too much inside sorry about the late reply 🙏♥
They just announced a new obsidian 1 variant that's PC only for 169 (I have a converter) and the obsidian 2 dropped to $250. Do you still recommend the obsidian 1 over the 2?
can you review the victrix pro fs
thanks for this video! you saved me so much money! Qanba come one guys hire him! he already designed the whole experience for you. Amazing video!
my only little feedback, please fix your focus. makes the video look bad quality and hard to watch. Beside that all amazing!
I paid about $80 less than you mentioned in the vid, but overall I came away feeling the same, and your vid made me feel even worse xD. To add insult to injury, Qanba's return policy is nearly non-existent, and they seem to punish the consumer for trying their products.
Outstanding review process, and I will be watching many of your vids trying to decide on my next purchase.
EDIT: They should hire you to redesign their premium sticks. Your ideas are incredible.
Great Vid. Do not say you don't make this videos entertaining bc to me they are very very entertaining hahaha. And I also like that you point out that they lack a lot of features for the money... Idk why even cheaper Sticks like the 8bitDo do better quality of life features being under the 100$ price point...
yes, for real, if 8bitdo can pack wireless, detachable cable in a 89 stick, they can do it on a 300 lol
$350, What a slap in the face.
yea, that is alottt i can get 3 120 ones
@@JoystickNY Just the lack of features for that price is criminal.
Keep in mind that KLevers like the 2 variations of Knee Levers fit but you will need to take off easy access cover for removing the ball/bat top. Or else the lever will scratch on the cover.
great info, thank you so much sorry about the late reply 🙏♥
Great video man 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
sorry about the late reply 🙏♥ thank you so much
You should review the Hori Fighting Stick Mini. There is a RUclips video that shows you how to install a Sanwa JLF lever into a Hori Fighting Stick Mini.
thank you Justin, I will look into it, quite behind schedule lol sorry about the late reply 🙏♥
@@JoystickNY That's "Dustin" with a "D".
I already got the Obsidian 1, Pearl and Sanwa modded Drone 1. And imo, they look better than the newer versions.
i say the older looks cooler too lol
Is the Obsidian 1 compatible with PS5 Game such as Tekken 8?
@@IXXIDylan Yep! It’s compatible with all fighting games on PS5
@@Ghostofenzo Sounds great! But still i cant decide which Arcade stick should i get as Newcomer, Somesay that Hori Alpha is great but it just not worth for the price and its Plastic-y Build.
@@IXXIDylan My advice for newcomers is to pick up the drone 2 and once you develop the muscle memory to naturally use it, mod it with Sanwa parts. Yes it’s an entry stick but it will do just as good of job without spending over $250 or more.
Would love to know if you would choose the Obsidian 2 or the Hori Alpha now that the Obsidian 2 is being sold for $250.
Long subscriber here bro! Can i ask if the obs 2 can fit crown's newhelpmev2 klever?
Bro you are amazing, qanba should hire you for products designer.
I wish lol, they prob hate me
I completely agree with your review, qanba is one of the best brands of arcade stick but this generation of their sticks are a step backwards. The obsidian/pearl is still the best all-round arcade stick out there in my opinion that's why I didn't upgrade from my gen 1. I'll rather mod my mine with a quick open latch and removable cable and wait for the gen 3 obsidian/pearl.
ya, hopefully 3 is gonna give a surprise
great review, it's def a pricy stick but the quality is still there like any qanba product. One thing that I would love to see is if you incorporated a microphone attatched to your shirt or something, sometimes i can't hear your commentary clearly because it gets a bit quiet, but the videos are still great quality.
Great suggestion, thank you, glad i dont put music in the background, i dont know how other people talk over music
Don't know if you're working on anything rn but I would love to hear your opinion on the Nacon Daija arcade stick. It has a lot of features that I think you would enjoy (ie detachable cable, easy access to parts, profiles, etc.) But I would also like to see what you dislike about it because it looks really cool but you go very in depth on the pros and cons of every controller.
I saw a lot of comments about this stick, I heard they are sold out on some places, let me see if I can pick 1 up on sale next time ,sorry about the late reply 🙏♥
These controllers are amazing!
Sadnees i cant get any of these, they re so expensive 🗿
they r getting too expensive for real
Are there any downsides to having these metal plates on sticks? Like the one in 9:10
the 9:10 time stamp i am holding a lever, do you mean the metal plate on the lever? it is require to mount the lever on the case. if that is the question, if not, let me know
I feel as if the new line of qanba change their sticks for the worst while increasing the price for no reason
very rushed product imo
@@JoystickNY hey I'm a pad player, and I'm thinking about switching to stick. Would you recommend the mayflash f500?
Great review JoyStick! I have a question on arcade sticks in general. I am new to fighting games and love my arcade stick, but I can't seem to find success with it sitting in my lap and my desk is far too high. Are there any tables, mounting brackets, or other methods that you recommend? I want to continue to use it, but I don't want to risk injury or poor posture. Loved your review on this one. Cheers 🍻
very good question, I think for me I play 50% on my lap, and 50% on a table, but a lower table, not a dinning table height,, make sure you are not bending your back, if you feel soreness, then it means that position is not comfortable for you, sorry about the late reply 🙏♥
Dear JoyStickNY,
I need your help. Do you recommend the Qanba Obsidian 2 or the Hori Alpha Stick SF6? I really need your assistance.
Thank you.
Doesn't the bottom part of the Korean lever hit the base of the cover?
Nice video and review, and I agree with your points. I had the chance to play with an obsidian 2 and it is really good, but really not 300 dollars good
great in performance, lacks some creativity
If Qanba made an Obsidian 2 profile stick with a hinged door in noir or sega 2p layout and a detachable cable I would buy 3 of them immediately.
I would too lol, they didn't put much effort on the ps5 series
Welcome back!!!
thank youuuuu
How’s the joystick on obsidian 2?? Is it loose and inaccurate on diagonal moves like hori fighting stick alpha?!
You gotta make your own stick man! You have such great ideas
i always day dream about it, that would be a dream come true
you should, would love to see what a custom stick from you looks like@@JoystickNY
Damn you can do a workout with this thing 😭
Good informative videos keeps the good work ! 🔥
it was pretty heavy, i think 7.4 LB is a bit heavy for a stick.
Really awesome in depth review about the stick, it would have been nice if this one was cheaper because of its lack of premium access. ( also can you review the nacon daija stick? )
Thanks for watching, let me save up some money and take a look
Yay he’s back!
appreciate you
I’ll be honest. I bought it but not really for fighting games. My PS4 has a bunch of Arcade Archives games installed and I use this for that plus the great M2 shooters like Ketsui and DoDonPachi plus the TMNT arcade collection. Its an amazing stick.
its a excellent stick in term of performance for sure