Arcade Controller | Xarcade Tankstick Review

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  • Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
  • I was born a generation late and was never able to enjoy classic arcade games in their heyday back in the mid-80's. Thankfully, companies like XArcade make it easy to enjoy classic bit-blasters with this authentic arcade-class desktop controller. But is it worth the $150 price tag?
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Комментарии • 48

  • @AngryCalvin
    @AngryCalvin 3 года назад +1

    Awesome review. Straight to the point and everything I needed to know. Spent over $100 on gamepads the last 6 years. I've got to get one of these concidering I grew up with arcades in the 80s , collect arcade games on Steam, and the fact this product will last years to come. Thanks

  • @adrianmaule7128
    @adrianmaule7128 9 месяцев назад +2

    "price gouging has made this the worst time to buy or upgrade a gaming computer"...five years later me: "it got worse"

  • @BizAndProductReviews
    @BizAndProductReviews 3 года назад +1

    Yes, old school gaming arcades were really fun. The only thing you didn't mention is that the xarcade sticks can also be used with the game systems such as xbox, playstations, etc. This is definitely the best made arcade stick out there that I know of.

  • @init2wn
    @init2wn 6 лет назад +4

    cost less than the amount of quarters I used as a kid. Very cool!

  • @nitwitloco
    @nitwitloco 6 лет назад +5

    I have had mine for 2 years now. A year ago I replaced the garbage joysticks with IL Eurosticks, it makes it 1000000x better.

    • @hectec69
      @hectec69 5 лет назад

      Dude I did the same

    • @trencher7
      @trencher7 5 лет назад

      nitwitloco was it easy to change out?

    • @vodengc520
      @vodengc520 5 лет назад

      I replaced my sticks and all my buttons with HAPP brand stuff (except for the side, P1/2, and rear buttons), and swapped out ALL the switches with Cherries. Complete game-changer.

    • @squaretops1
      @squaretops1 4 года назад

      is it any good the way it is want a good mortal kombat experience and street fighter 2

    • @vodengc520
      @vodengc520 4 года назад

      @@squaretops1 I'd say it's still a very solid setup with stock parts, but you just can't beat authentic arcade parts. :)
      The main reason I changed my hardware out was I didn't quite like the stock sticks. They're "American-style" bat controllers, and even though the bat-style sticks are what I prefer, the shape wasn't quite authentic. I just decided to also change out the buttons and switches while I was already committed to changing the sticks.

  • @Scorpion24
    @Scorpion24 6 лет назад +6

    I have a tankstick and it's an amazing stick.

    • @squaretops1
      @squaretops1 4 года назад

      is it better than a pandora 6

    • @facehunter504
      @facehunter504 4 года назад

      Scorpion24 I just found one used for $120. Should I get it?

    • @josevalencia8657
      @josevalencia8657 4 года назад +1

      What do you need to to download arcade fighting games? what program or software are you suppose to use?

    • @peterjoyce4223
      @peterjoyce4223 3 года назад

      @@josevalencia8657 mame

  • @JackTheGamer3
    @JackTheGamer3 4 года назад +1

    Yes!! Finally I got this tankstick!!!!! Now I can finally play sega sonic the hedgehog and marble madness and beat it like it’s nothing!!

  • @JDfromtheIE
    @JDfromtheIE 6 лет назад +2

    Great video. I'll be looking into this bad boy

  • @Kiltem
    @Kiltem 2 года назад +1

    Are the joysticks on this only 4 direction or do they have 8 direction as well?
    I'm wondering about twin stick shooter applications for this device.

    • @SuperHyphyOne
      @SuperHyphyOne Год назад

      They are 8 direction. I played Robotron 2084, Smash TV, and Total Carnage with an authentic arcade experience. The only downside is that one would need to have two of these units to have 2-player co-op.

  • @facehunter504
    @facehunter504 4 года назад +1

    I just found one for $120.. I’m thinking of getting it.

  • @westleyjohnstone4719
    @westleyjohnstone4719 4 года назад

    They are ok for what they are. Was not a fan of the joysticks tbh. Swapped them out. The buttons are ok, and never had a issue with the encoder like most.

  • @seddikdiani5341
    @seddikdiani5341 6 лет назад

    Man please , on your white build with the rx580, did u use some white led cable to lighten your case ?

  • @amazinmets8439
    @amazinmets8439 5 лет назад

    My X-Arcade trackball is not working. When I plug the usb wire into the usb port, there is no sound or light at all. And of course, it's not responsive in MAME at all. I recently bought another X-Arcade for a friend, and when I plug that one in the same PC, it works just fine. Does this mean my panel is defective? I bought mine a few years ago and never really tested the trackball until now. What should I do? Any help appreciated!

  • @matthewwolfe6848
    @matthewwolfe6848 5 лет назад +3

    No spinner available?

    • @VIDEOgameDROME
      @VIDEOgameDROME 8 месяцев назад

      The new board has a spot for a spinner so it should be an option at some point

  • @divebomb1000
    @divebomb1000 5 лет назад

    What's the best way to use this with steam pc games without using any extra cables like the xbox 360 adapter I have it but would rather use less cables

  • @OldManTheseDays
    @OldManTheseDays 2 года назад

    Good video, thanks. Unfortunately I’ve had the complete opposite experience. I’ve got one of these and had nothing but issues with it. Whoever wired it in the factory must have been a trainee. When I opened it up to see what was going on, the whole thing was mis-wired, things not plugged in correctly. I’m relatively sure something was soldered incorrectly because the player one and player two are switched in RetroPie and nothing I can do will assign the controllers correctly. I wrote to XArcade and they responded with a wiring diagram. Then they stopped replying. It even had a “QC PASS” sticker on it! 🤣

    • @VIDEOgameDROME
      @VIDEOgameDROME 8 месяцев назад

      Mine came with a loose input switch selector. I bought the trimode upgrade for the PCB board and because I think the selector switch is either loose or missing parts it's stuck in the first mode (I think) and I can't even use the 4th mode that I paid for. I asked them for pictures of how it's supposed to be assembled but they wouldn't help me figure it out. 😭

  • @DrClawizdead
    @DrClawizdead 6 лет назад +1

    A use is a button press.

  • @XxDrEvilxX
    @XxDrEvilxX 5 лет назад +2

    Can I get 2 of these and have 4 player X-Men or tmnt arcade?

    • @afalcongts6436
      @afalcongts6436 4 года назад +1

      Lasombra yes you can get 4 players with 2xarcade tank sticks or a x arcade tankstick with 2xbox 360 controllers

  • @TheRealJPhillips
    @TheRealJPhillips 5 лет назад

    I have a dual stick and a now discontinued solo stick. I nodded them both and I'll never part with em

  • @sumukhshirodkar1075
    @sumukhshirodkar1075 6 лет назад

    Amazing

  • @LatetotheShow
    @LatetotheShow 5 лет назад

    Check out the build I did with the raspberry pie 3 & the Tankstick ruclips.net/video/rZj6e86e0YU/видео.html

  • @needler267
    @needler267 5 лет назад

    lol played on a 80s arcade stick twice. You don't know the beeper and VHS era.

  • @doorman5068
    @doorman5068 6 лет назад +2

    I hate how people use the word "RETRO" It's like why would you call a arcade controller RETRO if it's made in 2017!

    • @andy6576
      @andy6576 6 лет назад +2

      Because of the context in which it's meant to be used, that's why. It's retro-styled to mimic....wait for it...retro systems.

    • @Scorpion24
      @Scorpion24 6 лет назад

      Also because it was made back in 2011. He just reviewed it in 2017

    • @OWD
      @OWD 5 лет назад

      @@Scorpion24 2011? I bought mine back in 2004. Looks like the exact same stick except the old one connected to PS/2 instead of USB.

  • @defo8811
    @defo8811 6 лет назад

    Pandora 5s is better.

    • @Rasle500
      @Rasle500 6 лет назад

      Do you have a link to one with trackball?

    • @100Bucks
      @100Bucks 5 лет назад +1

      Strongly disagree, can you play Mortal Kombat 11 on a Pandora box? No you can't. Pandora can only play those old games. X-ARCADE plays evening. You can map the buttons the way you like. That gives you the power to play everything with it. Look at me using a Amazon fire stick. ruclips.net/video/lgMh0H5d70A/видео.html

  • @mrsensitivity9058
    @mrsensitivity9058 6 лет назад

    Thumbs down looked lonely. Your Welcome

    • @alvallac2171
      @alvallac2171 5 лет назад

      *You're (contraction of "you are," not possessive)