Tournament Winning Arcade Sticks And Controllers

[@xroman_]

Nice to see arcade sticks are still kicking ass despite leverless existing.

[@JoystickNY]

i was suprise too 🤣

[@asambi69]

Sadly I think as the playerbase gets older, there will be fewer and fewer stick players.

[@flyingfrogofdeath9616]

It's only due to these tournament players having so much experience, often over a decade, playing their chosen game with stick. It's the players not the device. Though I do agree it's cool to see still, it's something that will dwindle with time.

[@hanzohattori9576]

​@@flyingfrogofdeath9616leffen wasn't a stick player. He was a pad player all his life. We also don't know the background of other players. I have met people who legit agree that pad is the worst controller for them because it tires them easily.

[@flyingfrogofdeath9616]

@@hanzohattori9576 I'm talking about for the vast majority. Practically every stick player that competes at the highest level has played on stick for years. Regarding the people you are refering the operative is "for them". Of course if you aren't used to playing on pad, then they aren't going to do well with pad... Incredible insight. On the other hand looks at Joka the Tekken player who beat the best players in the world, this past weekend using pad. Chikurin won EVO Japan with a pad a couple weeks further back. The point I am making is that those who compete at the highest level who are using stick are only using stick because that is what they are accustomed to. It's the weakest controller mechanically due to the it's fundamental design and the need for a physical lever to be manipulated to travel. Again, it's the player and their experience with the controller that counts more than anything. The more players that join the FGC, they will more likely be pad players, at least to start and the new age enthusiasts will gravitate towards the more optimal controller of the leverless style controllers, which is the same niche that stick used to fill before pad took over due to home console popularity overtaking arcades. Before that of course, stick was the preferred device due to the arcade scene, for a while, being the only and most accessible way for players to play and compete in fighting games. Stick has remained popular due to poorer pad design during the first few iterations of home consoles but the PS4 pad was the advent of a truly excellent pad for fighting games. We are still in the fallout of stick being the enthusiast device but the past few years, the leverless has become that. In a few more years, when most leverless competitors have 5 years + competing with their device, we will see a lot more. I imagine stick will be the least popular controller of those three styles in 5 years. That's the way things are trending and have been for a while now.

[@orbajo]

Damn, you spoiling us the past week or 2 lately with so much content! Always love your vids

[@JoystickNY]

dont jinx it lol, dont remind me lol

[@sinatra187]

Instant like the moment you upload any video 👍 Keep it coming.

[@JoystickNY]

always appreciate you

[@KylePloehnArt]

I finally upgraded from a mayflash f300 to the Hori alpha. Love it. I’m fight stick stubborn. I just love that nostalgia of wailing on that joystick like I’m 12 again and street fighter 2 turbo cabinets were the coolest thing at the local pizza parlor.

[@JJ1NE]

Just got my victrix fs last week!

[@JoystickNY]

top tier 👍

[@Runk3lsmcdougal]

How do you like it, what are you coming off of? I have an 8bitdo with sanwa jlf. What stick did you use before?

[@vicvic889]

So sick bro. You better drill drill and more drill

[@okanut]

I love seeing the variety in the games!

[@JoystickNY]

thank you

[@YourTamedLion]

I found my interest in sticks and controllers again. So glad about your upload ❤

[@JoystickNY]

Thank you for watching

[@toshikikarukawa8148]

I understand that in the tournaments one opts for the best possible option to increase the possibilities of winning. But as a regular player, I will always play with what I enjoy the most, and in my case, it is by far an Arcade Stick. I have a leverless, a gamepad and a Hori Alpha, and I have tried everything in SF6. By far what I have the most fun with is the arcade stick, but I guess that depends on each person.

[@JoystickNY]

You are totally right, that is why i use stick, it just feels more fun.

[@FhargaZ]

Well, i bought my Hori rap n hayabusa years ago because of your review and it has been awesome 😊 I bought a korean lever to mod it now and see the difference, specially in Tekken 8.

[@JoystickNY]

top tier for tekken for sure

[@wtfdoihavetodohere]

Do the Korean levers have a smaller dead zone and a somewhat tighter feel? I think I remember hearing about that somewhere and I'm always looking for different levers to try with shmups.

[@Nightmaroid]

@@wtfdoihavetodohere don't quote me on this but I believe they use softer rubber bands so the stick comes back to neutral faster than others which makes it amazing for Mishima players.

[@theovonskeletor3709]

@@wtfdoihavetodohereKorean levers use a stiff rubber grommet while the Japanese one use a spring. Korean levers give a faster neutral

[@kdes3040]

I've been looking for a video like this, thanks for the upload. I managed to get a brand new Qanba Pearl😁

[@JoystickNY]

Most popular stick in tournament basically, u got the the best weapon

[@moil6384]

i'm learning stick (after years on dpad) and i love your videos. your combo trial videos show me how much room there is to grow with regards to technique--you are so relaxed and at ease when you move the stick, it looks like you barely doing anything at all. i would love even more content about how to develop fight stick technique since most of the videos on youtube are quite old or only go over introductory things, but i'm not sure how to practice and refine my skills (using wine glass style grip, but might try your open palmed method since you make it look so effortless). anyway, would love to see some content about fighting stick technique/practice/drills if you have the time, or if you don't, even more videos of your handcam while playing matches would be great to see (and they are very ASMR).

[@alexandrost6137]

Ah man you upload just when I was going to sleep… well I have to watch now xD

[@JoystickNY]

the video has so much numbers it might put u to sleep 🤣

[@alexandrost6137]

@@JoystickNY very interesting video though! I am glad to see that arcade stick is still preferred! :)

[@zetsu_u]

This info was so helpful. Keep it up king (:

[@JoystickNY]

♥🙏 appreciate you

[@duransquared2063]

Really cool to see a good amount of diversity in the FGC!

[@JoystickNY]

yup ♥🙏

[@alterstate7]

Please do more of these videos maybe for this years evo or other majors. I'm always rewinding and checking out players controllers. Its really interesting to me.

[@alterstate7]

Do you know if Tekken players mainly use Korean style joysticks or do they use Japanese style as well?

[@Runk3lsmcdougal]

Ty for this video! I love when you talk about hardware

[@JoystickNY]

Appreciate you

[@ratfink2079]

Just subbed yesterday, nice to see u post

[@JoystickNY]

really appreciate you

[@3615codepeura]

I played a sf6 tournament last week, the winner was using a stick, he is maybe one of the best Juri in my country. Arcade stick still fire, Im using it and I'm 34 ( not old enough for the arcade golden era )

[@JoystickNY]

go sticks ♥🙏 team stick for me lol

[@Lorenzovonmatter]

Good to see new videos from you. How about a review of the Mayflash F700?

[@PedroAndrade25]

What I took from this is that the more fast paced a game is the more predominant arcade sticks become. Probably due to it being more motion friendly.

[@peterscissorbike2405]

Super interesting! Didn't know that stick is still so extremely popular! Almost every streamer plays leverless, so me as a stick player was starting to feel fomo. I tried leverless but it just never clicked (over a 100 hours) l. Went back to stick and started kicking ass again.

[@JoystickNY]

yea, stick just feel right for me too ♥🙏

[@iNENDOi]

There are a few reasons that the Obsidian 1 is so pervasive and they all revolve around the fact that it has been on the market for so long and has been in continuous production even after a new console generation began. They have gone on sale dozens of times from many different retailers and they can be found for very cheap on the second hand market due to people upgrading to newer models. Love your vids. Keep it up.

[@iNENDOi]

I forgot to mention that many of those players are likely sponsored by Qanba. 😁

[@JoystickNY]

appreciate the info, ♥🙏 qanba does have a lot of exposure and ads everywhere too

[@returningwhisper]

Would love to see a video of your impressions of a leverless, all button controller. I have yet to try one.

[@JoystickNY]

I am messing around with them, i will make a video in the future , i am quite behind schedule 🙏❤️

[@blindguitarfox]

I really like learning about this kind of stuff!

[@JoystickNY]

♥🙏 thank you for watching

[@hermontarmand2404]

The content I've been waiting for. I always wondering what the top players have been using.

[@JoystickNY]

♥🙏 thank you for watching

[@johnlund3088]

Great video 👌😀👍 I also enjoy watching what the players are using even if it only tells half the story. Since we don't know what parts they are preferring, still very enjoyable and somewhat relaxing to listen to after a long day. So cutos Joystick NY 🕹

[@JoystickNY]

appreciate the love and support ♥🙏

[@tiagoj8020]

Your video jacked up the resell value on Obsidian 1 on eBay lol!

[@sentakuselect]

Hori RAP.N Hayabusa is the true successor to the original RAP, RAP.3 and RAP.EX in my opinion and Qanba Obsidian = 8th gen/PS4's MadCatz Tournament Edition status. The Obsidian kinda follows the same design structure as the TE stick like simple design, high quality, customizable at good price (it was always on sale), I've had 2 Obsidians in the past until my friends needed a fightstick for PS5 (sold one and gave one to my best buddy).

[@JoystickNY]

great info, ♥🙏 i used to have a hori ex, i loved it, it was great for its time

[@TalentedAndHot]

great video, super interesting & surprising info

[@JoystickNY]

thank you

[@8-bitwhale]

Be honest is really cool to hear how many people won

[@JoystickNY]

thank you for watching♥🙏

[@friskydrinklunkybank1108]

I love the message at the end. At the end of the day it all comes down to preference.

[@JoystickNY]

It really does lol, i hope people dont just follow the hype

[@BrandonCarter-m7d]

Love using gief and Hugo with arcade stick no lie with shoto I feel a little weird

[@KetsubanSolo]

Quick note about tournament legality: While EVO currently lets you use anything as long as you can connect to a PS5, Nintendo tournament rules were recently updated to ban all controllers that aren't licensed by Nintendo, even if they work. That means your only legal stick options for the Switch are the PowerA Fusion or the Hori Rap N, and there is no approved way to play leverless. Keep this in mind if you enter a Smash Bros tournament or a (if they still do this) Pokken Tournament

[@JoystickNY]

Great info, i guess the 8bitdo also works, and the rap4 for switch

[@TranceCore3]

I had a Q4RAF a long tome ago, wish I never sold it to be honest. Probably my favorite arcade stick period.

[@JoystickNY]

Stick usually last a long time, keep it around 👍

[@devincurrie4145]

Neat to know what controller the players are using at the tournament. I was surprised to see that many were using gamepad at the tournament instead of fight stick. Now I'm curious to know which are the popular gamepads?

[@rickyrobles8108]

I am still using my Razer Panthera. I am considering learning leverless with the Haute 42 pads.

[@JoystickNY]

i heard good things, try it out and see

[@inksword6029]

Notes taken :] amazing video as always!

[@JoystickNY]

appreciate you

[@LiranBarsisa]

What about the sticks grips? Which are most common or the top ones that professionals use?

[@Ninmyst]

Nice breakdown!

[@JoystickNY]

♥🙏 thank you

[@edwardwongliupepelutivrusk1262]

Well its quite depends on what that person has been using over the year. To switch for another controller while you have 20 years of muscle memory with Arcade Sticks is crazy. But theoretically Leverless for precision, Arcade sticks for intuitive and fluent movements especially in Tekken with Korean lever. I don't know about what advantage pads would give tho.

[@hermontarmand2404]

Don't forget in KoF you need to do hops and pretzel motions, and that is easier with arcade stick.

[@hsiangyuchen4198]

ET is using the Vetash arcadestick from Taiwan. You can customize the layout to use lever, leverless, wasd, or hitstick.

[@JoystickNY]

good eyes, thank you i havent seen that stick in the usa♥🙏

[@laflre]

Jibrill was using a MadCatz TES+. Picked up one as well lol.

[@JoystickNY]

good eyes, i almost forgot about that stick ♥🙏

[@rlam905]

I also be curious to know if they swap out the stock parts of these sticks for different levers and buttons or if they do any other kind of mod to these sticks.

[@gryphon123456]

I tried quanba 1. The stick and buttons were way too close to feel comfortable. I tried their titan stick but the quality was so poor I had to sell it.

[@JoystickNY]

what are u using now ?

[@gryphon123456]

@@JoystickNY I went to the Hori alpha. I swapped the buttons w some sanwa silent gen2 and upgraded the joystick to a sanwa w otto V5. Feels super now and didn’t break the bank. Alpha is just solid for the money even without the swaps.

[@rmcf3972]

Is getting qanba obsidian 1 still worth it? Only holding me back is its vewlix layout. I want a noir. I cannot find qanba pearl.

[@SalvationTenshi]

Justin Wong is using the etokki omni as his preferred arcade stick now.

[@JoystickNY]

good to know, thank you , i notice he is always switching up too ♥🙏

[@SpectreMK23]

Cross/up is my favorite, because of the extra buttons. 🕹

[@malagebidi]

ET's arcade stick is a brook fighting board based stick, maybe brook p5 plus

[@wmorales3074]

Hello sir, just want to ask if the qanba obsidian pearl is compatible with ps5 games like tekken 8? I know it is compatible with SF6 and KOF15 because those are also playable on ps4 but how about tekken 8 only in ps5? Thanks for your anwer

[@fuedal6579]

Hi I wanted to ask why was the obsidian 1 video taken down I’m interested in buying it and the obsidian 1 looks awesome

[@jsr450]

Well this proves to me that Qanba is the king of fight sticks

[@JoystickNY]

according to the data so far, you not wrong lol ♥🙏

[@accent-guy]

so can we say stick is no no for mortal kombat? wondering if lever is good for MK

[@Khinh-xq6lx]

i think xiao hai should stick with the dragon is more compact

[@JoystickNY]

he loves the dragon, i seen him with the dragon alot on videos

[@mekagoten]

thoughts on Nacon Daija ?

[@JoystickNY]

review just uploaded, ♥🙏 it solid, but need more work on the menu buttons

[@simonb.8868]

Very interesting and informative video. I thought there were many more leverless controllers, so basically old players still use stick while younger players may use pad and leverless too. Tokido is an old player that wants to look young 🤣

[@JoystickNY]

lol, i think he wants to test it out, every chance they can get is helpful in their lvl

[@zipsnap]

I think for the lone RAP 4 representation, it's probably because people would opt for the RAP N instead, factoring in the comfort of extra wrist space in my opinion

[@johanseth3277]

Still have my Hori Rap 4 (Without the PC switch) and it's still an excellent midrange fightstick. I think the input delay on Qanba sticks is pretty minimal at best that's why it's preferred.

[@JoystickNY]

good input, thank you, i love the rap4

[@tiagoj8020]

Tried the Hori Alpha but my forearms kept rubbing on the corners.

[@ko-yoshi]

Angry bird sold me on the Hori rap n after he won. Found one on eBay for $60 a few months after and couldn’t be happier 😊

[@JoystickNY]

rap n has own many majors , def a top tier

[@mukburbur696]

i play both stick and leverless, and i will say the only part of my game that leverless really helps with is DPs (because of the shortcuts), buffering supers and buffering in general, and chun li’s up kicks. i find i actually block a little worse worse on leverless but is probably a product of still getting used to it after using arcade stick for 20 plus years.

[@JoystickNY]

Thank you for sharing; i dont think i would ever get used to the lever less

[@SalvationTenshi]

Wow no HORI Fighting Edge?! That's insane! I didn't expect the HORI RAP N to be better.

[@JoystickNY]

i saw a lot of edge pre covid

[@momo.ru-kun]

If you started with a stick and used it for years, then you will always be better at it. Same with leverless and controllers. I learned with a stick, but shifted to leverless due to nerve issues and wrist pain. The biggest advantage of sticks is the circular movements which leverless doesn't always capture correctly because the movement is linear on sticks, and not simultaneous. The only real advantage of leverless are dashes and footsies. But, motions will always be better with sticks.

[@JoystickNY]

Great input 👍

[@TheLaw210]

Nice video. I tried everything and I came to the conclusion that I’m a Pad controller player.

[@JoystickNY]

that works, use what is comfortable for you ♥🙏

[@gigimamukashvili605]

Hi there. I have just got Nacon daija and I’m playing Tekken 8. I thought changing a lever could improve my performance. Can you suggest any better aftermarket lever for it?

[@GamingNightsNeoMasaki]

I tried leverless, it was fun while it lasted. I just like the feeling of holding a stick.

[@JoystickNY]

ayo ? hehe lol me too, stick just feels more fun

[@ninetendopesaitama2107]

I'm using haute 42 hitboxes and they really are a comfortable way to play games . For fighting games and even dead cells. I was sceptical first but now I think it's nice to have as controller option. ☮️

[@JoystickNY]

i heard good things about them too, 1 day i will try out more leverless and see

[@ninetendopesaitama2107]

@@JoystickNY for the price you can't go wrong and the quality is very good. Now I think the kitsune is overpriced af. And the kitsune uses proprietary switches. The small and middle sized hitbox of haute 42 which I bought uses regular keyboard switches. ☮️

[@tremolo664]

Nice review, I love there is a channel for fightsticks! Do you know why the Fighting Edge is rarely seen in tournaments? I mean, I know it is discontinued, but so are many others featured in this video.

[@JoystickNY]

edge is very popular, pre-covid i saw a lot of players using it, i think its because its an older stick, and its discontinue, and the older players are not competing as much.

[@xkoan-yy7lg]

yeeeeeeeee great content

[@JohnDoe-z2r]

Maybe do a comprehensive overview of the PS5/Xbox whatever SF6/Tekken 8 gen fightsticks?

[@JoystickNY]

the qanba, hori, and nacon, recently release some ps5 and xbox, i also did reviews on them so far if you have time to check them out ♥🙏

[@hooksnfangs6006]

I tend to use different controllers for different games. Keyboard: mainly used for most non fighting games. Stick: Tekken, SoulCalibur Pad: SF, KoF, Marvel

[@JoystickNY]

that is impressive, for me is all stick ♥🙏

[@hooksnfangs6006]

@@JoystickNY I'm slowly transitioning to playing more 2D fighters with stick, but I'm not quick enough for Marvel yet lol

[@florianfischer5593]

Id love to have an obsidian but that is so goddamn expensive and i cant find the 1 anywhere💀

[@JoystickNY]

The 1 is hard to find, and the 2 is very expensive

[@SEWSHIN]

Would also like to add to Tekken Players playing Arcade Stick a lot of Players Use Korean Lever myself included.

[@braveheart0317]

And UMA uses stock sanwa's on the titan.

[@JoystickNY]

I think he probably does , default buttons and lever 👍

[@gammawolf2563]

I roll with an 8bitdo Arcade stick. I can honestly say I'm glad I bought a cheap Arcade Stick, I didn't know if I was gamepad or arcade stick player. After having it for more than a year I can honestly say I'm a Arcade stick player. I can't perform as good with a gamepad. I'm looking to upgrade, I haven't made up my mind yet but looking at the options in this video.

[@ToffeeGoblin]

You'd probably be better just upgrading your 8bitdo with better parts. They're pretty easy to mod, this channel has a good video demonstrating how to do it. Itd be a fraction of the price of buying a new stick.

[@gammawolf2563]

@@ToffeeGoblin I did upgrade my 8bitdo with Sanwa parts. I just don't like that there isn't much space to the left of the joystick. It causes friction with my wrist. It has taken some time to get used to it. Not sure if it make much of a difference, I just feel it's a comfort thing.

[@ToffeeGoblin]

@gammawolf2563 If it's a size comfort thing, then maybe you could get something larger as the 8bitdo is a more compact stick. Dunno if you have it on you lap or on a table/desk but if it's rubbing maybe see if there's something soft like a wrist pad or similar padding you can maybe stick on side or edges?

[@JoystickNY]

no rush my friends,take your time ♥🙏

[@harpsitardo]

Nice video. Lotta Qanba! I assume the upper-end Qanbas have good quality? I'm very hesitant about Qanba - my ex had a Qanba Crystal and when it was not having endless issues connecting to the PC, it was falling apart and the stick was making horrible squeaking noises against the collar and becoming loose and inprecise. The buttons lit up, but everything else about that stick was awful. My cheap Mayflash (with a Seimitsu stick) was more reliable than that Crystal. 🤣

[@JoystickNY]

possibly a bad batch sometimes, i havent had issues with them, they seem to be pretty solid, but i am just not feeling their new sticks last year interms of design

[@Defender_928]

Recently Joka and chikurin won Tekken8 tournaments with Gamepad controller last week...!!

[@JoystickNY]

Dang He is good 👍

[@rDanny]

Respect to the players who carry the dragon around

[@JoystickNY]

Yea its huge lol

[@sayonaras]

another great video! can you review the new Sanwa JLX and maybe comparison with original JLF at some point? would really like your opinion on differences / improvements if any 🙏

[@JoystickNY]

i will add it to my list, i am actually using it too, havent notice a huge diff yet ♥🙏

[@sayonaras]

@@JoystickNY thats what I have been hearing, they are very similar except maybe pivot piece is smoother and bigger actuator

[@ksochannel6748]

nice video man, can you make video of old arcade stick that still working on tekken 8 on ps5

[@JoystickNY]

basically all ps4 licensed stick should work on ps5 with tekken 8

[@SquattingxBear]

Do you still compete in any open tournaments at all, or just content?

[@JoystickNY]

i am just a avg joe that love fighting game 🤣

[@SpectreMK23]

#ArcadeSticksForever!

[@JoystickNY]

go stick lol 😍

[@tizianovittoria3248]

In last Evo Japan Chikurin won Tekken 8 wit Hori Fighting Commander Octa that i thing it's a really good product foe the price (40-50 $)

[@JoystickNY]

Great info, and great observation 👍

[@MetalFacedGamer]

There's some kid playing loverless right now and that will be his Norm. But I think arcade sticks will be around with levers. The click and clank is just fun

[@JoystickNY]

when 2xko comes out, we are going to see a lot of leverless with league players coming in,also keyboards ♥🙏

[@duxnihilo]

I got a Qanba Obsidian 1. ... I've never won anything.

[@JoystickNY]

🤣 lol maybe the time hasnt come yet

[@reddragoner1932]

I have no idea how the RAP N is so far high. I mean, yeah, it was my first Arcade Stick too and it performs great but the screws on the bottom edge are horribly placed. I had to unscrew the lower left because that's where my arm rests. I unscrewed it AFTER I slice my arm open. Now I have the HORI Alpha SF 6 Edition and it just feels better, smoother and the SF6 design is sure the golden topping on it. (I'm sorry RAP N. I still love you somehow.)

[@hafiy50_luck]

making video about legal controller in tournament and how far can someone do with their controller and still legal to join tournament

[@oscarmike7980]

Sanwa ftw

[@dclan2592]

KOF has system issues on D pad arcade stick is basically the only way to go

[@JoystickNY]

Good to know; the inputs r so hard on kof; pad would be crazy to use

[@natas12rm]

Mayflash 500 should be there. lol idk but it feels nice to me. Do any pros use a modded mayflash?

[@JoystickNY]

mostly not, they usually use more of the licensed arcade sticks

[@ToffeeGoblin]

I think the Mayflash and 8bitdo sticks are a great base and easily modible. They're still really great stock though, and way more affordable. I think part of the reason you see so many sticks Qanba is partly because they sponsor events and players. Not that theyre necessarily bad, i just wouldnt shell out the price brand new for some like an obsidian 2 (£300+ where i live). Im thinking on buying another 8bitdo as my old mad catz pro stick (circa late 2000s) is showing age. I think of the stuff with more premium parts sort of like buying a mechanical keyboard, not super necessary but a bit better feedback. Buying a Qanba over a Mayflash or 8bitdo wont magically make you a better player.

[@Rex-golf_player810]

If pros are to use mayflash they would likely be using one with a different board (whether it be brook or gp2040 or whatever) to reduce lag The stock mayflash board is not the greatest

[@RompecuelloPR]

Got myself 2 sticks and kept playing pad the transition hurts to much

[@Kenoji8]

You have to pretty much eat, sleep, and repeat arcade stick usage and just use a variety of games using stick if possible. Beat 'em-ups and side-scrollers help, too. Don't just stick to fighting games, but try to throw variety in there. I even found a way to play games like Sengoku Basara using stick (with some adjustments) and even some RPGs. The more you use it in various situations, the more acclimated you will become to using it.

[@JoystickNY]

kenji8 made a good point, beat em up is great to help u get in casually

[@RompecuelloPR]

@@Kenoji8 that’s actually the best advice I ever heard but the struggle feels brutal I’m a decent sf player 1700 mr range and playing with a stick feels like playing with the pad upside down, im 29 been playing forever with pad

[@Kenoji8]

@@RompecuelloPR -- I have too, since I first played Street Fighter 2 Turbo on SNES when it had been out for a few years as a kid. It is going to be a slog because you're not used to it. It's like trying to go work out for the first time: you have no idea where to start, what exercises to do, nothing. And that is normally where people who are first starting to try to work out fail...because they don't have a plan. Your focus, primarily -- right now, is to build MUSCLE MEMORY. You're in the gym, trying to find out how the stick works, how to press buttons, timing, combos, navigating the device, questioning "WHY THE HELL AM I EVEN DOING THIS?!" It's not going to come together right away. You won't see results right away. It's not going to happen, even within a few months. That's like people going to the gym thinking they're going to get shredded in a month. That ain't happening. You have to keep it up EVERY DAY. And man, go through the gauntlet of games, I don't care if it IS playing Street Fighter II, Third Strike, Street Fighter Alpha 2, Darkstalkers, Cyberbots, Star Gladiator...any fighter or non-fighter that you can get your hands on and FORCE yourself to use stick and nothing else. And I guarantee, through hard work and prep and repetition...it will click one day and you'll be somewhat acclimated to it. But you played with pad to so long that you built that muscle memory. Just time to build it for another device if you think it is worth it.

[@Kenoji8]

@@RompecuelloPR -- Streets of Rage is my favorite beat-'em up series of all time and I pretty much love ALL of them (even SOR1, which I've played on Hard more times than I can say). And I've beat ALL of them (Arcade-wise) on stick. That's where I pretty much started apart from trying to play like Street Fighter IV and such. I HATED playing fighters using stick starting out because I was trash at it. I'm still not "the best-the best," but I've gotten more used to it. And I stuck with using a PlayStation emulator and going back playing my childhood favorites: Street Fighter Alpha 2 & 3, Street Fighter EX Plus Alpha, Star Gladiator, games like that, with the occasional going back to Streets of Rage games and other classic beat-'em ups and platformers, even a few OpenBOR ones like Ultimate Double Dragon. Heck, I even played SONIC 2 using stick! So I've been around the block with my usage despite my initial frustration and apprehension using my stick. I even have a playthrough of The Takeover on my channel. THAT playthrough was all played with stick. So you just gotta get it in if you feel it is worth it. Just put in the time, and man, you'll get it.

[@AN7HON7]

Yeah I go stick. I use Quanba for tekken and HORI for SF6. It’s weird but it just works good that way for me.

[@JoystickNY]

as long as it work lol ♥🙏

[@johanseth3277]

AK won T8 combo breaker And it's a Qanba Pearl he's using for years. Idk with the othwr fighting games. But it seems Qanba is just too good for some reason

[@JoystickNY]

Yea lol even alot of older tourys; i notice there is alot of qanba

[@RICHUNCLEPENNYBAGS77]

Theoretically I guess leverless is advantageous but I think I am still actually better playing with a stick.

[@JoystickNY]

I think is advantageous in terms of execution and input, i feel that stick is more natural over all

[@BabyBoyJr.]

KOF is really better on arcade sticks because of the short hops and super jumps.

[@carlosbarreto4695]

I have been playing KOF since 95 (I just watched others playing KOF 94, as I disliked the lack of custom team). To me, it's OK to make a hop to the left, but it's harder to the right. I believe it's much easier to do hops using a Hitbox or a CrossUp (which is what I'm considering to build).

[@JoystickNY]

very true ♥🙏

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

If this video tell us anything its that the controller doesn't really matter as long as you are comfortable with it.

[@vicvic889]

Bro now I see why you said qanba is a really good choice lol😂

[@JoystickNY]

They are very popular, but sad they r so expensive now

[@vicvic889]

@@JoystickNY I luckily found one at a 3rd party gaming store for $130.00 lol amazing. And can you please find out the akuma match up for Ken. Cause I use Ken and akuma is giving me the most problems even players that just mashes is giving me issues. Can you figure out the match up and let us know in a small 2 to 3 minute video? Please.

[@sandycrash8868]

Arcade stick to me will always be better then lever less . If you ask me levers is only a extreme advantage in smash bros

[@JoystickNY]

For me is always going to be stick lol

[@alb1reo]

With HxH and 2KXO having no motions, I'm sticking with leverless for now. Already used to it

[@JoystickNY]

excited for those 2 games, 2xko needs a better name lol

[@superhyperultra4857]

Only reason MK is played on pad is because of the necessity of block button.

[@JoystickNY]

Good point, probably same with smash 👍

[@Alomamola]

Leffen's arcade stick is so sick, it's a custom AFS build by Bearwitt (pinned on his Twitter!) with lots of custom parts and a custom layout :0

[@JoystickNY]

Thank you so much, yea i figured it wasnt some generic brand stick 👍

[@ralph30903]

After playing on keyboard, I want a leverless controller with extra buttons. 2 on top of light punch mid punch and 1 under light kick.

[@JoystickNY]

if you started with kb, you will prob love leverless

[@skinmoba]

I hope in next evo turnament.. some pro player win using keyboard..😊

[@JoystickNY]

Might be hard, it is very hard to connect a keyboard to a playstation, i tried, it didnt work 🥲

[@SammySnowsa-gf8pw]

Seems like the whole "cheatbox is phasing out other options" argument is just a myth

[@JoystickNY]

they both are great, i think both have pros and cons, its just not for me unfortunately , thank you for watching