games  anime  |  toys
Destructoid is gaming news, community, videos, and sometimes love. Take the tour or jump in with Facebook:

 



Japanese accessory maker Hori is releasing an arcade pad for the PS3, called the "Fighting Stick 3." It'll connect to the PS3 via USB port, and will run for about $45 USD for the cheapo version, while the high end one will run for about $70 USD, and even features a nicer name, "Arcade Pro 3." The sticks will be available on January 8th, right around when Tekken 5: Dark Ressurection is coming out. This'll also be nice for playing any old PS1 and PS2 fighting games, since it can get past the problem of having to press the Playstation button that other specialty controllers have been having. 

[Via Engadget] 


LAUNCH GALLERY (3 IMAGES)
Photo Photo Photo
 

Continue: More Arcade stories





prev next

12 comments | showing # 1 to 12

Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 12/13/2006 19:01
This reminds me, I so need to get a classic arcade stick for my PC. Been meaning to for years now.
Niero's Avatar
Niero at 12/13/2006 19:22
Just in time for Street Fighter II: the eighth port!
nightmareci's Avatar
nightmareci at 12/13/2006 19:37
Mxyzptlk, get an X-Arcade (try and get their all new Tankstick, if you can afford $200), although mine has a slightly broken joystick, their totally awesome warranty will cover the cost of the parts needed for the repairs, and when the joystick wasn't kinda broken, it NEVER failed me, and it's GREAT for basically all arcade games, including dual-joystick games, and Neo-Geo. So, although this stick looks great for PS3 owners, if you don't have a PS3, X-Arcade is THE way to go, because it's multi-console (got GCN adapter recently for Ikaruga) and has a lifetime warranty. Yeah, I'm sounding like an advertiser, but I really do love that thing.
Cruds's Avatar
Cruds at 12/13/2006 20:14
Still got my Namco one from my PS, use it with a little adapter now it's USB too. Only thing I dislike are those micro-switchers, noisy as hell
Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 12/13/2006 20:31
@ nightmareci:

Yeah, X-Arcade is exactly what I've had my eye on for a while now. :) The Tankstick with the trackball is hawt. The price is what's been keeping me from getting one, but I know I will eventually. It'll be nice to play Street Fighter 2 on GameTap and actually be able to pull off the special moves.
Kurse318's Avatar
Kurse318 at 12/13/2006 21:06
Oh Yes! Hori makes DAMN good arcade sticks. Well worth the price if you care about precision. The HRAP 2 (Real Arcade Pro) are very nice sticks.
nightmareci's Avatar
nightmareci at 12/13/2006 22:23
Mxyzptlk, the price of the 2-player one held me back a while too, but I managed to get mine refurbished at $100 directly from them, and the sw33t thing is I still get the same warranty! And don't fret about the quality of their joysticks, they are more than capable of the proper rotation moves used in fighting games, as I've experienced.
Static X's Avatar
Static X at 12/14/2006 01:28
Why wouldn't you just build your own? Then you can use better joysticks and buttons(Sanwa/Seimetsu/Happ). X-arcade are the new Mas Sticks. Only difference is they use cheaper parts and have a worse button layout. If you are lazy and want a prefab stick, I would go with Massytems or Hori over X-arcade 10/10 times.
jamisu's Avatar
jamisu at 12/14/2006 02:45
I agree with Static X. I've used x-arcade stuff, and never really liked it. Massystems is where it's at. That, or you can just buy a playstation to usb adapter at radioshack for 9 bucks. and use the awesome tekken 5 stick.
5lectro's Avatar
5lectro at 12/14/2006 06:13
If they make one that's compatible with all 3 next(aka this) gen consoles, i'm sold. Until then, i will keep sucking at Street Fighter.
PSIq0ut's Avatar
PSIq0ut at 12/14/2006 08:43
I dunno, I've got a hori and an X arcade and I find my self using the hori for tekken, but then I think the X arcade is better for 2d fighters.
P-dubble39's Avatar
P-dubble39 at 12/14/2006 12:31
Wow just like the NES Advantage!
prev next

Comment with Facebook





Click connect and comment instantly!

Comment with Dtoid





New? SIGN UP - it takes 5 seconds

Comments policy

Destructoid is an open discussion community. You don't need to "audition" to post a comment - just speak your mind. We respect differing opinions on the site, so have at it. Be smart, funny, insightful, clueless, or cute -- but back it up with substance. Keep your cool, keep it fun. We only ask that you act respectfully and above all: don't be a troll and ruin it for everyone else. Don't bring down gamers or we'll, you know, gently shoot you in the face and stuff you into a flaming mailbox. Each comment is your opportuntity to make this community awesomer. Is that even a word?

Avoiding the banhammer only requires common sense: spamming, trolling, racism, NSFW stuff, and other forms of sucking will not be tolerated. If anyone is griefing please report abuse. Be good. Don't suck!

 
New on Destructoid.TV play all videos

Loading
Loading Destructoid Videos



    Win this!
    Reminder: We're giving away six copies of Magnacarta 2!



    Dtoid Twitter    Got news?   tips@destructoid.com

    Reviews & Previews
    Mahjongg Artifacts 2 review
    Dragon Age: Origins review
    Lost Winds: The Winter of the Melodias review
    Osmos review
    Space Invaders Extreme 2 review
    Half-Minute Hero review
    JU-ON: The Grudge review
    Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble review
    Thexder Neo review
    Domino Rally review
    more reviews
    PS3's 256-player MAG
    Rooms The Main Building
    Skate 3
    Hudson's bringing back the Bonk
    James Cameron's Avatar
    Bomberman Battlefest
    Calling
    Bad Company 2's multiplayer
    Partying like it's 1959 in BioShock 2's multiplayer
    BioShock 2 through the eyes of Big Daddy
    more previews


    - The Dtoid Army is 49519 strong -

    Showing Cblogs with 3+ faps   show all

    Call for entries: do the wrong thing
    New to Dtoid? Read the survival guide




     Originals
    Jim Sterling: Ten 'classic' games that did not age well





















    More Destructoid Originals



     Popular now more
























    Destructoid's editorial lovefest is:
    Nick Chester
    Editor-in-Chief    		 Jim Sterling
    Reviews Editor
    Dale North
    News Editor    		 Hamza Aziz
    Community Manager
    Anthony Burch
    Features Editor    		 Rey Gutierrez
    Video editor & director
    Niero
    Founder, publisher
    Letters to the editors
    tips@destructoid.com
    Associate Editors
    Ashley Davis Jonathan Holmes
    Brad Nicholson Jonathan Ross
    Brad Rice Jordan Devore
    Chad Concelmo Matthew Razak
    Colette Bennett Tom Fronczak
    Conrad Zimmerman Topher Cantler
    Dyson Samit Sarkar
    Contributors
    Adam Dork
    Ben Perlee
    Daniel Lingen
    Joseph Leray    		 Joe Burling
    Mikey
    Will Maddock
    Stella Wong





     

     
      get involved

    register or login
    post a blog
    post a forum
    enter a contest
    contribute a news tip
    suggest a feature
    be a guest editor
    		 support

    new member's guide
    login assistance
    tech support
    report abuse
    email our editors
    read our dev blog
    nuclear crisis?
    		 keep in touch

    RSS feed
    Twitter
    Facebook
    Myspace
    Flickr
    Game nights
    Meetup+play online     		seriously

    about Destructoid
    advertising
    terms of use
    privacy policy
    jobs at MM
    buy our crap     		our network

    Tomopop
    Japanator
    Despingation?



    Destructoid is an independently-run publication forged by our love of video games and the gaming community's need of accountable enthusiast press
    living the dream since March 16, 2006