Neo Geo AES Arcade Stick Mod
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- Upgrading the Neo Geo AES control stick with genuine Japanese arcade parts. This video shows the replacement of both the ball top as well as the stock buttons with my manufacturer of choice, Seimitsu.
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Great video! It's interesting that you went with Seimitsu buttons. When I did this same mod to one of my AES sticks several years ago, I initially went with Seimitsu 24mm buttons but found that they would sometimes bind when pushed down. Unless I pushed the buttons directly in the center, they would catch going either up or down. So no tapping the buttons on their edges. I ended up replacing them with Sanwa OBSF buttons and they worked out far better for me. Maybe something has changed in their production.
Oh that’s really interesting Todd. Had I known that I probably wouldn’t have even ordered these but I’m glad I did. I’ve been playing with the stick for about a week and a half now and thankfully haven’t had any issues. They snapped in pretty easily and really couldn’t even be rotated once secured. Thanks for the tip on the Sanwas, I’ll go that route if I ever need to.
@@ScarletSprites I did this same mod with my AES stick but with Sanwa OBSF buttons like Todd. Unfortunately, I kind of regret not going with the Seimitsu buttons. At first, I really loved the glossy and super soft Sanwas but I found them harder to do simultaneous button presses as compared to Seimitsu. It's not a huge deal but I do notice it on some fast-paced games. I've thought about desoldering the Sanwa's and putting in Seimitsu's but, honestly, it's really not that big an issue or worth the hassle at least.
Yes, I can definitely say that I do. A few days ago I pulled the stock stick and used it for a bit. It’s not bad, but it definitely has a different type of response when you push it. The Seimitsus are a little smaller and tighter, they snap back quicker too.
@@_kikaso Any recommendations where I can order the whole set. The arcade place mentioned in this video doesnt seem to be around?
Spagbowls & parma cheese I bought all of my button hardware from focusattack.com.
The AES sticks have a Seimitsu LS-30 as standard. The stock buttons are pretty darn good as they are, not as good as the Seimitsu buttons you used, but pretty close.
I've done loads of these and funny enough i still prefer to use my stock untouched AES sticks. SNK knew exactly what they were doing there.
Solder has an L in it!
I think you improved the appearance exponentially as the colors just add happiness to my life. I like how you showed the close-up details of every single step you took modifying the stick. Great video!
Thanks man!
I also modded my AES Board also with the 24mm Seimitsu Buttons in "NeoGeo" Colors cause i liked your idea:-) Then i installed a new LS-56 Replacement Spring into the Aes Stick, which now has a little more tension. Very cool Video.Thanks!!!
Nice! I’ve looked at springs as well. I’m considering that for my other stick. Glad to know that it worked out for you.
gonna be seimitsu-izing one of my AES pads tomorrow. i am gonna stick in some quick disconnects to make it easier to switch around in the future. now i just need seimitsu to make a del taco ball top
Beautiful.
Im too much of a p***y to mod any of my sticks in fear of messing something up.
I live vicariously through modders like you.
I feel pretty confident you could handle this!
Thanks for your vote of confidence. In the year since my first comment, I have modded 5 of my sticks.
I still want to put custom art on my ps4 rap but it'll happen at some point.
Fantastic mod. Stick looks way better with coloured buttons and I'm sure plays better too with arcade kit installed. For more durability push the wires through and then wrap around the metal solder tags before soldering. You won't get any connections failing / breaking with that method . Keep up the good work!
Excellent tip, much appreciate the advice! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
A better idea is to use quick disconnects and not solder the cables directly on the buttons. Makes changing buttons if needed way easier.
You can certainly go that route. I didn’t feel like crimping and it’s highly unlikely these buttons are ever coming out.
I liked your button MOD it make the AES controller look so much better.
Thanks man, I really like how the actual buttons feel as well.
I did this mod exactly as you but I took the plate that held the original buttons and taped that inside the case for extra weight. Worked out nicely. Excellent vid. Keep up the great work!!
Thanks Mark. Nice tip on the plate, also doubles as a good storage idea!
Man, I'm really happy you made this video. I just picked up my second bean controller boxed/mint from Japan for the bargain price of $36 plus shipping. I'm getting more used to the bean controllers, but I still don't love them. I want to get an OG AES arcade stick like you have and I want to get a Hori I or Hori II so I can have a chance at beating Magician Lord and they are just so darn cool if you can find one that doesn't have too much cancer on it. I have the full blown Neo Geo sickness... the AES collection is growing quickly. I'm up to 9 CIB carts. Still focusing on the more inexpensive titles until there are no more to buy... then I will promptly switch to MVS since I have the Magic Key. My most recent pickups were... JP Real Bout Fatal Fury, JP King of Fighters 95, US Baseball Stars, US 3 Count Bout and US NAM 1975 which I think was the most recent one I purchased that I told you about. I picked up all of these in the sub $100 range. I'll keep my eyes out for a nice clean AES stick. Would love to muster up the bravery to take on the project having never soldered anything in my life before. There are probably worse projects to take on first. There are some MVS titles that are inevitable purchases because they either weren't released on the AES... or they are just so astronomically expensive that I would never consider anything other than MVS. Are there any titles you can think of I shouldn't wait to get because of prices trending upward? I have an opportunity to purchase an Ironclad which I know is a bootleg of the Neo Geo CD release, but it's not all that common... even as an unofficial Neo Geo MVS game. Thanks again!
You are definitely rolling! That’s a lot of Neo in a short time. I really like Baseball Stars and Nam 1975, those are often under appreciated. As far as MVS musts, I’d probably say grab your Metal Slugs because you’re looking at four figures for their AES counterparts. For the AES sticks I’m showing, I sniped both of them on eBay on auctions that were ending on a weekday. Each were about $60 shipped.
@@ScarletSprites I'll have to keep my eye out for those deals. They are certainly out there! As long as you don't mind waiting 4-5 weeks for them to come to your front door. Still, it's a lot less expensive than buying from a local collector. While I like Baseball Stars Pro, it does have one really frustrating thing... when someone hits a pop fly... while the AI draws your nearest fielder to the ball... the second he appears on the screen... you are on your own for catching the ball which can be frustrating for line drives as you can't predict (theirs no mini top down view that a lot of baseball games have... or a zoom out feature... which I'm really surprised they didn't utilize as it's so heavily used for other games such as Samurai Showdown and Super Dodge Ball). I'd have to boot up the Pi3 to verify if these issues were fixed in Baseball Stars 2 or not. The sequel runs about $50-75 more.
I can’t quite recall if it behaves that way in BS2. I like both games, but 2 is the one I always end up rolling with.
I bought an arcade stick brand new a few years ago that was left over stock for the Sega Saturn. It came in excellent condition in the original box that was covered in plastic wrap.
I put it up until I could get a USB adapter for it so I could play with it on my PC arcade. After a few years had passed and the prices for the USB adapters for the Sega Saturn Arcade stick came down, I purchased one.
I have to say that the stick shouldn't be called an Arcade stick per say because the joystick is a little more stiff than an actual arcade stick. I wonder if I keep on playing with it, will it loosen up more. I also have to become use to playing with an arcade stick again.
Nice mod! After watching you get into that stick, it looks like SNK put a lot of love into that hardware and built it to last (cracked ball top aside). As a fellow arcade junkie, I love watching your vids. Your definitely living my dream! Having Neo Geo and Naomi hardware would rock!!
Thanks for taking the time to say so man. SNK definitely wasn't fooling around back in the day, they went all in. I think that's what's so hard about watching a lot of their recent offerings, but I digress. The Naomi netboot is a great setup as well, I definitely get a lot of bang for the buck out of that one.
I ordered the parts for mine and the only difference is I went with all black buttons as I prefer that original Neo Geo look.
I want those colored buttons for my NEO stick! But I can't solder, never learned how...great job on yours; the only thing I'd change is a red ball top for the stick.🙂🕹🍒
Thanks! True, red would be nice as well. I’ve seen someone use a muted gold that matched the logo coloring. That was pretty nice as well.
You know I didn't know how easy that was until now 😃
I actually quite enjoy the stock neo buttons but this looks fun to do I think I might just get another one to mod like you did. Thanx for the cool video 😃
Thanks man. It’s definitely an easy way to breathe new life into a stick if it’s fading, but I also like the feel of the Seimitsus a bit better than the stocks.
Yeah you know hearing you praise Seimitsu so much in some of your videos that I watched, I want to try them out... I have full Sanwa with a Kowal 1mm oversized actuator on my Blast City and a Sega Dreamcast arcade stick with a full mod of the same thing (all my other arcade sticks for various systems are stock) and I am just so used to them that I never really considered anything else.... but I think it's time to change that.
Yeah you know hearing you praise Seimitsu so much in some of your videos that I watched, I want to try them out... I have full Sanwa with a Kowal 1mm oversized actuator on my Blast City and a Sega Dreamcast arcade stick with a full mod of the same thing (all my other arcade sticks for various systems are stock) and I am just so used to them that I never really considered anything else.... but I think it's time to change that.
Just finished mine tonight. It looks and plays great. Thanks for your tutorial. Please do more of these videos
I've actually replaced my NeoGeoX stick guts with the guts from an AES stick, along with Semitsu buttons and a red bat top. It's now perfect, literaly. It's wonderful and miles better than the stock NeoGeoX stick. While identical in size and weight, the gate is trash and had slop.
I love proper modding, nice job.
That’s a really cool option, I thought about the bat top after I had already ordered the ball top. I’m glad that worked out for you, it sounds like you made the Neo X stick miles better than factory.
For weight: You could also remove the buttons from the plate assembling and then just screw two of its holes into the plastic (flipped so it's backwards). That will let you keep most of the weight without any extra special stuff added. The overall balance might be off, though.
I actually ended up doing a variation of that, although I didn’t screw it into the plastic. I used command strips to keep from ruining the interior.
@@ScarletSprites das a good call
Ohhhhhh you got me tempted now.... I would probably go with Sanwa myself. A great video!
Nice arcade stick mod, man! I wish I had a Neo Geo.
Thanks! I’ve been using this stick more than the original lately. As some others have mentioned, putting in the octagonal gate for the stick is something else to consider.
It’s never too late to get on the Neo train!
Just started with Neo Geo and you don't even need a real Neo Geo anymore to get the full experience. The Mister project has a FPGA core for and with a Bliss box you can even use original controllers.
Dam this is a awesome mod
Thanks for sharing! I am here because I am thinking of performing a Mod on a Neo Geo X Stick with the same parts you used.
Good luck with that! Let us know how it turns out!
Nice Job, the video very informative too! The finished stick looks great with the bigger balltop 👍🏻 I've treated myself to a CMVS for Christmas and have been looking at these on eBay too recently - you were lucky with those being in such good condition!
Even better than the condition was the price. They were only about $60 shipped because the auctions ended mid day in the middle of a week. My advice would be to scout and try to find a low bid auction that does the same. Congrats on treating yourself, you’ll enjoy it!
Scarlet Sprites Thanks! Have got myself a unit (not one of those Chinese ones!) and 2 CD sticks and a CD controller and would be interested in a good AES stick too - on the UK eBay site they tend to be expensive and shabby looking! I'll hold out until I can get a good example of one. I've got my eye on the MVS NeoSD anyway!
Nice video! I got two AES sticks also and I am going to give it a try.
Nice! Did you go Sanwa or Seimitsu?
Seimitsu. I like the idea of having MVS colored buttons that match the attract mode for the games plus real arcade buttons to use the stick with MAME for other arcade games. I never realized how none destructive it would be to modify these sticks.
About the soldering, looks like you're under the impression that you have to paint or spread the solder on the connections/wires. Don't do this. Heat the connection and wire, holding them still, as moving will make possibly functional, but bad joints. While touching the iron tip onto the connection and wire (again they are as stationary as humanly possible), touch the solder onto the connection/wire near the iron tip. Capillary action will suck solder into the connection and you feed the solder into the "puddle" that's created. Don't paint it on, just let it suck into the puddle. I know you talked about the struggle you have with soldering, just thought I would give some tips, no judgement here, it just takes practice and emulating what you see (or hours of trial and error) before you "git gud" as it were. One last tip, if you're using a cheap (meaning like the
No, I get that you’re not supposed to do that. My issue often seems to be that I don’t have a third hand. I struggle with holding the piece I’m soldering, the solder, and the iron. I also probably do this twice a year and I generally despise doing it, so it’s not a great environment for improving. The irony there is if I were to get better at it, I’d probably hate doing it less. It’s just been a vicious cycle.
@@ScarletSprites Alternately if you add Flux on the wire/joint you can pre load a bit of solder on the tip. The reason they say not to do this is the Flux from the core will burn off while the liquid solder sets on the iron. Since you have Flux on the joint and wire, it works fine without issue. This can help free up your hands since you don't have to hold the solder.
That’s good advice. I’m probably going to be replacing four caps on an already non working pcb, so I’ll get some practice in.
You didn't show how you assembled the metal plate back to the top case as those microswitches are longer than the original buttons.
I didn’t add the metal plate back to the casing. It does however fit below the buttons and can be taped down inside for additional weight/storage.
@@ScarletSprites it fits even with those long microswitch connectors? I am waiting for mine Seimitsu buttons and would do similar mods but I am still trying to figure it out before taking it all apart.
Yes, there really wasn’t any magic or tricks not shown. The buttons popped in, wired them up, and then screwed it back together. Todd’s Nerd Cave mentioned at one point that he had trouble closing his, but I had no such issues.
Thanks for the tutorial. Gonna have to grab one and upgrade it. Good stuff! Lack of knowledge on what to buy and how to wire it has held me back lol
I trust you’ll be just fine doing this, it’s pretty simple. Best of luck!
I want to try this but I want mvs style concave buttons and a bat top.
Concave is for sure what most American players are used to, but the convex shape really is a nice change. I even switched the buttons on my MVS to convex and thought I’d hate it but I’ve really grown to love playing with them. It’s all about personal preference and it’s YOUR stick, definitely do what feels right.
Scarlet Sprites I just have a neo cd pad at the moment and I love it. I want to get a stick and am swaying towards the Hori Fighting stick. I think it’s modible.
Why does the D button have two wires going to it?
That’s how it is wired on the original assembly.
This is HOT! Thinking of making a stick with the MVS red & white stripe look.
Do it!
How did you get off the old balltop? On my NG X controller it’s glued.
Screwdriver and twist, this is an original AES stick. If you’re is glued I’d try heating it up with a hairdryer.
I noticed you put ground to every button but the last was that on purpose or you just cut the video short. Thanks!
Probably just didn’t show it. Every button requires a ground.
@@ScarletSprites ok figured but didnt want to screw it up. Got a stick from japan on its way going to do the mod soon. To hook in with my consolized mvs. It wont except any adapters etc. So I have to use genuine snk controllers only. Which is not a bad thing but definitely a expensive hobby.
Hello, thanks for your video it's the easiest and cleaner tuto i've found on youtube. Just one question, to get ground i didn't see you soldering the green button to the blue button with a black cable. Did you do it out of camera ? Hope you'll see my message because i'm about to follow your video very soon
Thanks! Yes, you need to connect grounds to each button. I just didn’t show going one by one.
@@ScarletSprites all good , thank you very much !!!!
I was thinking it would be great to take the one with the slightly faded logo, mod that with the buttons as you did, then paint it red/white just like the MVS cab's controls. LED lighted buttons would make it a bit cooler too!
Oh I know! Getting a paint job or vinyl wrap in the traditional red with the white striping would be awesome. I’m sure someone out there has done that, I’ll have to see what I can find. Thanks for the comment!
Cheapest prices I found these are from Mandrake, and Yahoo Japan... just be sure to properly set up a Proxy Service.
Also, with the name “ Scarlet Sprites” I cannot help but think of the Virtual Boy.
I’m still mad that I allowed a friend to talk me out of impulse buying a Virtual Boy when they were on clearance for almost nothing.
Ouch >_
3:55 are these mechanical buttons?
Wonder if it's possible to replace the actual stick with a new Seimitsu? Or would that involve too much work
I’m pretty sure people have done that. I haven’t looked at it enough to know which mounting plates to use, but am almost 100% certain you can swap out the stock stick.
@@ScarletSprites yeh I can't seem to find much info or videos around swapping out the stick. Would love to get a brand new Seimitsu installed too!
will try to do same but with light buttons ... Great job, for a great result !! BRAVO
Would love to see the light buttons, sounds like a nice addition.
@@ScarletSprites already done on NEOGEO X Stick... look like this www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?240832-Neo-Geo-X-Controller-Mod
Real Nice video scarlet, I bit you’re the one who made this for Joe from Game Sack channel
I actually didn’t, but thanks for the kind comment!
Man... especially good quality sticks? Ballsy mod! At least you kepts the better one as is. Great video!
Thanks man. The nice thing with this is you can revert back to stock fairly easily if you want to. I like the larger ball top and buttons though!
@@ScarletSprites wish I had a video like this when I did my dreamcast fight-stick! Love the content!
Hey Scarlet. an incredible piece of gaming history. The Neo-Geo MVS and Home Rental units available for the first time and introduced to the gaming community on January 31, 1990. It's on post #16,985 for you to see on the Neo-Geo thread on Atariage.com. 8^)
Gotcha! Really nice mod and very informative video.
Thanks man!
Nice, I'd love an original cabinet. Is the AES arcade controller a bad one?
Did SNK choose Sanwa for their cabinets and AES controller?
No, the AES stick is actually pretty nice. People seem more fond of it than the bean controller that came out later, but since I've never used one I can't really say. I'm uncertain what parts were in their original machines. The buttons in mine were worn and I replaced all of them with Happ. The sticks are also Happ competitions, but I've heard that the IL Eurosticks are a little better.
Another good video! -- What are your thoughts on an 8 way gate, like the JNX GOTW? I almost expected you to install one, but i know some prefer the standard square gate. Also, might be a good idea to use some silicone grease on stick stick while you're in there to minimize wear against the metal. Shin-Etsu G-40M is available on some arcade component sites, but it's overpriced - any pure silicone grease should be safe for plastic. It 's overkill, but i figure might as well if you're already taking it apart.
I do like the octo gates, and I use them pretty consistently on my candy cabs. Not being overly familiar with the AES stick prior to getting it, I did want to see how I liked the overall feel of the stock. I may certainly switch the gate at some point in the future.
Awesome! I'm working on one right now with Sanwa buttons and swapping out the microswitches and a Brook Ps3/4/PC Fighting board. My goals are a bit different using the Neo Geo X controller for a Raspberry Pi in a Nego GeoX chassis... I know... :D.
Sometimes half the fun is in the project itself. Best of luck with that, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it when completed!
Thanks for posting this. I did everything you did and it looks great! Curious - do you know what kind of switches the joystick uses? I want to replace those as well.
I honestly don’t, and it’s been a while since I’ve had it open. I’m sure they can replaced fairly easily if yours have gone bad. Glad you got your stick modded though, and thanks for checking out the video!
Yeah i definitely like the new look. I'll do the same. Also, you're not too bad at all with soldering. I've seen a lot worse
The buttons feel better than the stock. Glad you like the nod to the original arcade CP. I think I’ve gotten slightly better at soldering, but am by no means a pro. Thanks for checking this out!
So I want to buy a aes console. Where is a good place to buy one ? What forum should I buy from ?
Anyone have one ?
There are a few Facebook groups but I don’t typically follow forums well enough to recommend buying from any particular one. My advice though would be to get a Japanese AES (they’re cheaper) and then install a Unibios in it. You can likely find one that’s already missed if you’re patient enough.
Scarlet Sprites thx. I'm look for some fb groups. I plan on doing a Unibiosv4 myself
What an incredible video this turn out to be Scarlet. I like your choice with Seimitsu. Everything looks like a professional has done and glad to see your advanced skills in action bro. Well done. 8^)
I posted this up on the Neo-Geo thread on Atariage.com for you.
It's on post #16,934 for you to view.
Thank you again Scarlet. Keep up the great work as always. 8^)
Anthony..
Thanks man! Always appreciated!
Do you think that you can install a phreak mod link?
Ive never used one but I don’t see why not. There is a model that is used for the LS-56 so I would think you’d be ok with using that.
Good good good! I modified my aes controller with a Brooks Universal fighting board that makes it compatible with all the consoles and PC. Thanks for the reply!
Awesome! Speaking of buttons, on your 4-slot do you use standard horizontal Happ buttons, or the vertically oriented Happ Ultimates? I much prefer the Ultimates, because they play worlds better than your standard variety.
I only have the standard Happ pushbuttons on the cabinet. What are the features of the ultimates?
@@ScarletSprites The Ultimate's were the stock buttons used by Koam when they built their cabinets. In my experience they are superior in every way to the horizontal style most people associate with concave buttons. The micro switches are stacked vertically inside the button and are held in with a Phillips screw so the method of actuation is completely different. A lot of the negatives that you hear regarding the horizontal types has to do with how much play the button has when pressing on them, and the fact that they tend to bottom out when pressed (with a metal control panel they tend to "ring" quite a bit too, which I am sure you have noticed). The Ultimates feel much more substantial in the way feel, almost like a high end mechanical keyboard. When I retrofitted my SFII cabinet, they felt 100% correct for the game, whereas the standard buttons felt quite a bit off from what I remember playing with in the early 90's. They are more expensive, (about 3 dollars each) but they are the best non Japanese style buttons I have come across.
Thanks, you probably just cost me $20. Good explanation too. I definitely know what you mean by the ringing sensation. I’m very intrigued now, thanks for the tip.
@@ScarletSprites Haha, best $20 bucks you will spend upgrading buttons for sure. It is probably the best kept secret in Happ's parts catalog.
What I would have done, restore and swap a dilapidated MVS’s controls.
Most MVS panels use the longer pushbuttons, so unfortunately a 1:1 swap probably wouldn’t work in most cases. The Seimitsu buttons I used for this were just a few bucks each and are the same used on my candy cabs.
Scarlet Sprites should have gone with a bat top though. So weird SNK went ball for the AES and bat for the MVS.
Where are my Seimitsu people?
Right here man. I love those buttons and even replaced the 1P side with them on one of my cabs.
@@ScarletSprites I run seimitsu's on my big red. They play great, and have more color options then the Sanwa buttons.
Nice video. Why did you go with the 35 and not the 30 ball top?
In short, my hands are large and the bigger ball top just seems to rest better inside my palm than the smaller stock. I think most people go with the 35mm by default, as the 30mm aren’t always in stock it seems.
Dude, could you help me?. I am looking everywhere for someone who can sell me 1 Neo Geo Aes Joystick Buttom. I need to replace my Reset buttom at my AES console and now I know they are the same of the ones at the joystick. Would you sell one just one of those you just replaced please? Is for a good cause!! :)
No, sorry. I'm keeping the stock parts in case I ever sell or revert the stick back.
ficou lindo Top 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼🥳
Hi, great video as always. I have modded one of my AES sticks in a similar fashion and used a stiff large gauge copper wire as the ground, which helped to hold the buttons in position to stop the rocking issue that Todd mentioned. The newer buttons must have a slightly smaller rim than the old style as you don't seem to have that issue.
If you get a moment please check out my video of a custom built two player AES stick, the video is shot on my phone but could still be of interest to you. Thanks.
Good tip and thanks for commenting. I haven’t had any issues with the buttons since snapping them in actually. I’ve played with the stick for about a week and a half now and no issues. Good to know though incase I do. I’ll check out your video as well, thanks.
Great vid!
Thanks!
well.. why not... but why an "half modding" ? You didn't try to change the FULL joystick ?
i'm surprised ...! Not even the micro switchs ?? :-(
Replacing the stick is a pain in the ass since it almost always requires cutting of the “drop in.” Its almost certainly not worth the effort unless your original is toast.
@@ScarletSprites OK !
i changed the microswitchs on my old AES controller = You can "feel" the difference , even if you don't fully change the joystick.
You should have thrown a GOTW octogate in there while you had it opened.
Someone else mentioned that as well. I’m a fan of JNX as well as octagonal gates, just didn’t have one.
You're welcome bro. Keep up the great work for sure. 8^)
Anthony..
Very cool.
What size is the monitor on that Neo Geo Cab?
That is a 19”
Did you pick up the neo geo shorts?
Hah, no but I have seen those. A nice viewer sent me the hoody I’m wearing in this video.
So what was the reason you went for the larger ball top?
Oh right! I just generally like the feel of it better than the smaller size of the original. I also have larger hands, and I feel like I have better control of the stick with the larger ball top.
@@ScarletSprites Thanks! I'm in exactly the same situation (two joysticks, one in better shape than the other) and was actually thinking of doing exactly the same, so this video came at the right time! :-)
I'm still not sure though.. I'd love to keep one 100% original, and might equip the other one with the bigger ball top and Jamma Nation X's GOTW octogate. On the other hand, when playing with a friend it would feel good to have both sticks physically the same. Choices choices...
I’ll have to get the octo gate as well, I’m really interested in trying one of those out. I prefer them to the squares, even on my candy cabs, which I know is blasphemy to some.
Better use a good Arcade Stick with Seimitsu Parts and buy a Brook PS3/PS4 to Neo Geo Converter... I would go with a Madcatz Brawl or Street Fighter 4 SE PS3 Stick and just put Sanwa or Seimitsu Parts inside. Changed the artworks to a car cabone 3D foil, too... The Brawl stock artwork is ugly ^^
These are very compact but quality Arcade Sticks, with a good amount of weight and easy to mod! But you have to change the stock stick and buttons. Easy done...
This is my SF 4 SE Stick + Sanwa JLF & OBSF 30 Modding: s16.directupload.net/images/190428/hkcid8ug.jpg
And Brawl Stick + Seimitsu LS 32 & PS 15(Same microswitche inside as Seimitsu 14D 24mm buttons) Modding: s16.directupload.net/images/190428/vtgfccg7.jpg
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Love the video! What are your thoughts and feelings about the stock joystick? We do arcade stick videos as well so check them out - i think you will dig it!
I like it more than I thought I would. I really wish I would have bought the octo gate from JNX, I still might. I know square gates are Japanese arcade authentic, but I’ve never really gotten used to them. I definitely want to get the Neo Hori at some point and compare, I’ve heard it’s awesome.
@@ScarletSprites For sure! I'm quite interested in the Neo Hori sticks as well. There isn't a lot of room in those so I wonder how hard it is to mod the joystick while keeping an ideal shaft height.
I’ve seen people replace the buttons, which is usually my primary concern. I have to have those Seimitsus!