Classic Game Room HD - ASCIIWARE PLAYSTATION FIGHTING STICK review

Classic Game Room HD reviews the ASCIIWARE PLAYSTATION FIGHTING STICK for the PS1, the Ascii Stick PS for Playstation 1. This arcade style stick was made for PS1 fighting games like Tekken 2 and Street Fighter II but works with the PS2 and a variety of awesome fighters. Includes auto fire, turbo and slow motion. Each of the 8 buttons (standard Playstation buttons and L1, R1, L2, R2) can be set with their own individual turbo or auto. Adjust the rate of turbo. Adjust the rate of awesome. This is a review of the Ascii Ware PSX PSone PS1 arcade fighting stick w/ joystick joy stick. Used these are a bargain! $8 bill gets back some change. Who has an $8 bill? CGR is on it.

[@ChrisPBacon-nd7qe]

Man Mark is the most original genuine KZbin gamer of all. Bless this man for his existence.

[@chaseman94]

I literally found one of these in a dumpster outside a pawnshop one morning while at work 8 years ago and it works still to this day.

[@sup7463]

Wow

[@rsoub4086]

does it work in PS2?

[@chaseman94]

@@rsoub4086 yes

[@rsoub4086]

@@chaseman94 and with the adapter, does't work on ps3 or ps4?

[@chaseman94]

@@rsoub4086 never tried it before

[@RealCoachMustafa]

I love the clicking sound of that joystick and yes, that should work with a ps3 as long as you have a ps2-to-usb adapter

[@JAC3DG33K]

Man this brings back memories. I love this thing.

[@DDRFreak410]

Great review Mark I'm glad to see another Arcade Stick Review

[@The90sGamingGuy]

I stumbled upon the site that distributes these fighting sticks. They look real nice. Made from authentic Play Station console parts. Looks like this thing is nice for the price. I am going to get one for sure now. Great review Mark!

[@Jadty]

The background music used in the video reminds me of old school dungeon crawling games on PC, not one in specific, but it has that dark dungeon crawling adventure feeling. Nice review as always.

[@TatsunoKonami]

I own both of the Asciiware arcade joysticks and the Namco one and they are all amazing with fighting and platform games, but the dual shock d-pad is way more precise and responsive/faster for Tekken 3 and 5 especially for the up/down-neutral move to go in perspective around the opponents. I also got the Blaze Pro Shock lite rumble joystick (Ps1 only, too bad) on the purpose for Tekken 3. It's quite small, you can handle as a joypad but it has steel stick and arcade buttons so you get all the coinop feeling+the rumble feature (quite strong either holding it or keeping on the desk).

[@netta2158]

at 2:31 & 4:59 the side ridges actually do serve a purpose, you can place your fingers/hand against it for traction for those who prefer thumb play on the buttons. very cool video. cool and thx for the reviews

[@BMR86]

such a good review! and I see it 13 years later! the ASS-KICKING-WARE name really sounds way more appropriate for this! I need to get me one of these!

[@ogcidman911]

I found a used one in December of 2023 and it still works great with my original PS1

[@op2hudson]

I want an askicking stick ! great video as usual

[@dave4shmups]

There's also a Namco stick for the PS1 that I've heard it pretty good as well.

[@ptwob]

lovely clicking sound on the joystick, like the hori or madcats ones for ps3 or xbox

[@Caztro72]

I found this thing at a thrift store for 6 bucks. It's ok. But later on I found a Namco Arcade stick for PS1 at the same store for 8 bucks and THAT stick really ROCKS! Nice review!

[@jozsef55]

I bought one a week ago. :) It is really Asskickware! I'm using an usb ps1 converter for PS3. Tekken 6 is outstanding with it! :)

[@iJeeto]

Love that stick! BA Toshinden never played so good!

[@Snotnarok]

I have an ascii 6 button style SEGA Genesis controller. That thing is badass and awesome. They made some great controllers.

[@jeremiahsanchez9052]

i was lookin every where today for this

[@MVLGAMING]

I just found one of these for £4 at a car boot sale. I intend to use it mostly for shoot em' up games. Wish I'd found it before I made my last Tekken 3 video. Buttons feel a lot better for fighting games.

[@VideoQuestEx]

Awesome review!

[@infiltraitor465]

I'm getting mine tomorrow, so excited to have this at home with a PS2.

[@rsoub4086]

Did it work on ps2?

[@infiltraitor465]

@@rsoub4086 Yes it did worked for PS2, but sadly the stick act as a Dpad not analoge. No use on games that requires a DS2 controller, this arcade stick registers as the OG PS controller, no analog

[@rsoub4086]

@@infiltraitor465 damn, better not ask how it works on ps4 using the adaptor

[@infiltraitor465]

@@rsoub4086 Id be better off with a PC stick with D-input for compatibility via USB. I have not tested an OG controller via PS to USB converter. But DS2 works on PS3 but with PS4 I highly doubt it. Even if it works, you might be missing essential controls designed for ps4 gaming. This arcade stick is not worth it beyond PSOne games.

[@javierortiz82]

This stuff is awesome, also you can hook it to a ps3 through one of those usb adaptors for the pc that allow you to play with playstation controllers on your pc, a nice plus if you ask me.

[@TwistedIdentity]

Just picked one of these up for $5. W00T! It's definitely not Hori, but the joystick itself is excellent and that's the most important part to me.

[@EdenGoldstein]

Love the background music

[@SolidSnake684]

Gonna buy this plus and adapter to use this for my Dreamcast and all of it's fighting games! I wanted to find one with an 8-way joystick for under $50. I have found it!

[@snfullif]

Use a drop level drill bit if you do not like the squaregate on the joystick. With a drop level drill bit, you can change it to a circlegate. Feels much better...

[@KingofPho75]

dude this worked very well back in the day better than the se stick

[@soulreaver18ful]

I own of of this ascii figting stick V jr shipped from US and im using it on my ps2 for the games tekken 5 & marvel vs capcom 2 and it works very fine same like the hori tekken 5 arcade stick. it works well for fighting games for both ps1 & ps2 thumbs up!!!

[@Sultan_salt]

Kevin Striker would love this

[@PixelOutlaw]

It feels different than an arcade stick. There is less throw on the lever and the buttons are a bit gummy feeling. It is a great little stick, just feels very different than something you'd find with Sanwa parts.

[@kidbuu6796]

+PixelOutlaw I had one of these and I threw it in a bonfire. This felt really nasty and made me hate sticks till I used HAPP on arcades which has a long throw. This has a nasty throw.

[@Clay3613]

You're evil.

[@ya64]

I got a namco stick! This looks good as well

[@OutRunner1989]

i used to own one it worked great with the street fighter collections and the alpha games.....and virtua fighter 4

[@CrocoDuck420]

I came every time that joy stick clicked, Its that awesome.

[@JoshCobra89]

Asciiware did great arcade sticks not just for the PS1 but for the SNES and Genesis!

[@emmettturner9452]

Mine says "ASCII SPECIALIZED JOYSTICK" on the bottom label. My issues are: soldered instead of disconnect terminals, no hole for holding the shaft while removing the ball top (with a shaft sleeve that prevents holding it externally), and standard "rubber dome" buttons (not micro switches). Oh! My joystick switches also jam. I don't see any lubrication. Switch brand is "OMRAM," which is the same as the NEO•GEO X Gold arcade stick.

[@RandomizationShow]

I was lucky enough to get my hands on an actual PSX kiosk (the 2-player Pepsi one), I got creative and velcroed 2 of these pads on the lid. With a library as good as the PS1's I'll never need to hit the arcade again!

[@retrocysper3709]

Instead of buying a fuckin expensive Neo Geo. Get these and a PlayStation.

[@GamingPalooza]

i have 2 of these... can't get any better then that with fighting games

[@Clay3613]

Same, thinking about getting a third to mod!

[@Scorpion24]

5 years later and I am still using it for ps2 and PC

[@Izayoink_Saccuy]

Mind if I ask how do you set it up on PC?

[@snipebp]

​@@Izayoink_Saccuy Adapter

[@Eyetrauma]

3:10 dramatic music for a dramatic fighting stick (this song reminds me of something from perfect dark)

[@ghostisblack]

Would this work well with shmups like strikers or raiden? Im thinking building my own little arcade thing with a small tv put on its side for long shmup games.

[@DEFkon001]

"don't even think of using a turbo controller, or I'll know!" hmm I guess Revolver Killed the Turbo Star, or was that Video Killed the Eidson Cylinder ?

[@RJTamm93]

I keep jumping back and forth between my Genesis, Saturn, and PlayStation. 3 best consoles ever released in my opinion

[@thesadtruthliveson]

i loved my ascii pad ! it got broke from doing electrics on ttt.

[@rfratelli]

me too ! i own these very same consoles ! from time to time i need to get my sega rally fix ! LOL

[@ChicoEdge]

If memory serves Asciiware also made the Super Advantage stick for the SNES.

[@emmettturner9452]

The Japanese version of that Saturn stick does have microswitches on the joystick.

[@slangyung]

Bought this for 40 cdn on marketplace last week 👍

[@Noelle_S.]

@Rathian1592 Yeah, works with anything you can plug a PS1/2 controller into.

[@MrMoneyclips]

this is awesome!!! I want it!!

[@ClassicsShow]

ooh...I want one!!

[@CalandoT]

Just bought this today for 6 bucks at a discount store behind my apartment xD it works great with ps1 games, as well as ps2 fighting games :D

[@Its_SuzieBun]

Finaly got my dad to buy me one of thees (along with HDMI cables for my PS3 and componet cables for my wii cheap). Cant wait to kick ass on SSF4, MVC2 with this thing on my PS3 using my PS2/GC/XBOX to usb converter. I should try Megaman 10, Fat Princess and try Brutal Legend with it. Man this will be fun. Expecialy using it on my laptop with some other games.

[@Clay3613]

Works on the computer easily with an adapter. Saves money for casually playing arcade titles.

[@mini-_]

*Looking at suggested video thumbsnails* *only seeing arcade stick* *smile coming on my face*

[@MrRevixxx]

yeah..arcade stick brings a bunch of memories..

[@santisven]

"Only on Classic Game Room". AWESOME!

[@iHardstyleZz]

he made it a little happier..sweet :P

[@AcidGlow]

Nice

[@ScottRidesHonda]

The button layout and company are almost the same as the SNES Super Advantage, only the PS1 Pad has R2 and L2 but the turbo is the same!

[@Starwar9696]

Im gonna pick up one of those :]

[@MazdaArai]

awesome , love the way it looks like a playstation.

[@RamblinRambley]

Anyone know what external mic Mark is using in this video that he shows at 1:05?

[@EddiePrieto]

I just got mine today at a local flea market as well for $1.50

[@BeachBaller]

I actually have this thing in its original box in my closet. Its also in perfect condition.

[@C0untryC1ub]

I actually have this. I got it at a garage sale about 5 years ago for a dollar.

[@DestructiveDan]

i have this for my collection :)

[@ddrusa]

sweet i remember that

[@IamEVILBLANKA]

i have 5 sticks inc high end hori stuff. i must admit im used to the high quality of recent sticks but as an avid fan of fighting games i would rather use my hrap on ps2. it was so much better quality and its backwards compatible so id go for that personally. the tekken 2 challenge sounds fun though :) id love that saturn stick though just for my collection.

[@SilentStreak001]

this is really cool

[@Sorablade14]

@flikkerzout Depends on the gamepad, depends on the connector. Usually you won't need to go through the trouble of searching for drivers. If in any case you do, keep the box and/or write down the model number for future reference. ^_^

[@SolidSnake684]

You lucky bastard! I bought mine off Amazon for $19.99 plus shipping, with a Total Control so i can play dreamcast fighters, all for $38.

[@asseertedwolf]

yeah i remember when i got my first ps1 my mom brung it home and said here i was like games on a disc wtf lol those was the classic days i still have myn and i still got my nes and snes i could go on

[@seelan73]

A gaming gourmet like mike MUST have the x-arcade stick, it works with PC an all consoles (exept xbox 360)

[@DontPaniku]

Just bought the Sega Saturn version of this stick on Amazon. I'm assuming they are of similar quality.

[@Rikimaru861]

Great arcade stick

[@D3Vlicious]

Ever consider doing reviews of more high end stick like the Virtu Stick High Grade, Hori Real Arcade Pro and/or the MadCatz Tournament Edition?

[@EGarrett01]

The background music on these always makes me laugh.

[@Deltax5]

Should I get this or the soal caliber 2 stick. THis still seems better overall I guess the soal caliber 2 one works for xbox and gamecube also. But I rather have a better stick for shoot em ups and fighting games.

[@Dms12444]

I wonder if ASCII has any correlation to ASCII in computing (American Standard Code for Information Interchange).

[@GawrGurasBathTubPizza]

instead of saying the switches were unnecessary (ones assigned for each button) it would of been good to explain what they do. Do they represent double and press and triple press?

[@chronovac]

i need this to play soul calibur 2 and 3 with on my ps2

[@KetwunsGamingPad]

Vectrex technically had one that was pretty much the norm of arcade joysticks of the time.

[@chronovac]

im using this to play the snk arcade collection for the ps2

[@LocalAnonOnTheInternet]

I should buy the fighting analog stick from CGR.

[@BrannanClark3027]

OMG I had that stick back when playstation underground demo disc was the shit

[@KetwunsGamingPad]

Handelds could really do with an arcade joystick, even if it is smaller. Granted I have never seen one. lol

[@Lupucillo]

I think TOBAL No. 1 came with an order for this controller in Europe, at least in Spain.

[@SlyTF1]

They need to make a wireless one of these for the PS3

[@Pimpczar2011]

How about doing a review on the Namco Fighting stick for PS1?

[@kenryu141001]

i bought this stick from a local flee market and bout a pc and ps3 adapter its a good buy i purchased mine for 7 bucks =)

[@LoghanZ]

I have that controller. It's pretty good.

[@tonyatliss3709]

I'm going to get 2 of them

[@theheartpt5]

y

[@chronovac]

i use suction cups to secure it to the table

[@xan1242]

@Sorablade14 And Street Fighter 4!

[@Sorablade14]

@AntichristDemoncore I know, I had a faze, I now use this type of controller for MAME

[@mcstyle24]

@c4rt00nk1d You can buy ps3 usb Adaptor to plug PS1 or PS2 controller or joystick, Same for memory card

[@gb.recordings]

do The arcade joystick work for rival schools

[@stickyle]

i have the blaze double arcade stick which i use for mk3 mkt and tekken 1-5

[@theselfproclaimedretrogame9383]

Finally got one of these after years on my wishing list, just got get used to that as well