MAS (Multi Arcade System) // LEGENDARY ARCADE STICKS

An absolute legend! M.A.S. (Multi Arcade System) arcade sticks. If you grew up in the American arcades this will certainly spark nostalgia. MAS was truly a pioneer in the fighting game community.
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[@BlackCrystalAlchemis]

i'm the daughter of Thao & Lynn, & i don't think i fully understood the kind of impact they had on the FGC until now. the amount of love & support & generosity that has been shown to us since that night is.. overwhelming (in a good way). thank you all so much for your kind words, your donations & your shares, & for allowing them to live on. reading all the comments, both on here & on the gofundme, has brought me to tears. i wish i could show them how much of an inspiration they were & always will be.

[@vidtuby]

Condolences to your family. We miss the magic your parents brought to the world.

[@BlackCrystalAlchemis]

@@vidtuby thank you Juan. that means a lot.

[@CreateNowSleepLater]

@@BlackCrystalAlchemis I used to talk to Lynn. I remember she always referred to your Dad as the engineer. This is like super early 90's when I bought my first one. I lived in NJ and it was all over the phone. I had an issue with mine and had to send it in years later and they threw in the yellow dreamcast button. Truly nice people. Sorry for your loss. I still have two original sticks. I cherish them and even have video of my own kids playing on them.

[@brentcanfield8883]

Hi Kris.I bought a MAS stick many years ago directly from MAS.I just wanted you to know what an amazing job they did with communication, making sure I got exactly what I wanted, and of course, the quality of the stick itself. (FYI, I went with a completely black stick, including the buttons).To this day, I still have it, and still regard it as one of my very most prized items in my entire video game collection.Thank-you so much, and God bless you and your entire family.

[@BlackCrystalAlchemis]

​@@brentcanfield8883 hi Brent! thank you. that really does mean a lot, & i'm sure it would mean a lot to my parents too. much love! x

[@ThePhantomnaut]

RIP Thao and Lynn. Your legacy with MAS and the fighting game community will not be forgotten.

[@BigHushAffiliate]

I actually live close by where they died. RIP.

[@Salesman]

What happened? :(

[@julianborges1569]

@@Salesman don't be childish

[@Justice89D]

Thanks for the shout out!

[@jtsales6781]

Please bring these back!!

[@nathanjw2200]

Had these sticks with MAS supergun setup i put buttons and stick's and buttons into a jamma cab i bought still got the stick boxes upstairs might fix them up for my saturn.you should bring some new models out again.And hi from the uk and most of our cabs had happ controls.

[@tog2842]

One of these days, this channel is going to explode. Such high quality content, love it!

[@ScanlineCity]

I sure hope so!!!

[@StarshipGhost]

@crazycasey_77 Cause KZbin favors uploading videos multiple times a week. It sucks cause people who upload once in awhile with super high quality content usually get pushed to the side. He would have to branch out his videos to more gaming topics and probably upload at least one a week. Judging by what he has, I don't think he needs the money from youtube chump change.

[@ScanlineCity]

@@StarshipGhost Yeah I think your right. Hard cause I'm a really busy guy with my work but I also only like to release high quality stuff. That said perhaps I start releasing some off the cuff casual stuff thats simple to fill the gaps between my top quality stuff. As long as people don't think I lowered the bar.. Perhaps in a seperate playlist?

[@StarshipGhost]

@@ScanlineCity It is hard when you are filming these shots with lighting and editing. Not easy to pump out videos often, especially with a regular job. I would say just do whatever you enjoy and have time to do. I wouldn't worry about if they aren't as high of a production. Just try to have fun with it.

[@StarshipGhost]

@@ScanlineCity You could also make a Twitter for promotion, even though it is a cesspool of negativity... if you stick to retro game interaction for promoting the channel it will be fine.

[@usagi704]

I remember ordering my one and only MAS stick over the phone in 2006.

[@ScanlineCity]

Thats sooooo cool!

[@funnyguy150]

I'm a simple man. I see Scanline City, I click.

[@kotaibushi940]

You and me both, sir.

[@Justice89D]

RIP Thao and Lynn Nguyen. Thank you for everything you’ve done for the FGC and me. You’re both no doubt pioneers and legends to the community. I will miss you greatly my friends.

[@Salesman]

What happened? :(

[@Justice89D]

@@Salesman they passed away in a fire accident.

[@cataract]

This is great! Despite being somewhat familiar with them, I had no clue that the MAS sticks were all made by one person rather than a company. Now it makes more sense why people are so fond of them.

[@ScanlineCity]

Was really hoping someone would say this. Thanks!!!!

[@itssteveufool]

Wow! At 2:23 my eyes opened wide! That is footage from the Street Fighter Alpha 3 tournament finals held in the arcade I managed. I never actually saw any of the recordings.. Even though I remember there being a camera crew there from Japan. The arcade was Nickel City in San Jose, CA... Initially opened by Capcom. I'm glad I stumbled across your video today.

[@bogard84]

Holy cow, I spents HOURS as a kid there!

[@85futureshock]

Thank you Thao and Lynn. You helped shape so many childhoods and an entire community. We will never forget you.

[@mahdiyussuf9804]

YEAH! I remember these! All the homies in the "scene" had one. Except me...I built a custom Happ box w/ a p360 and custom art. From user "dreaded fist" off SRK!

[@dikinebaks]

Rewatching this after the MAS revival announcement. It really signals that the heart will be involved in the upcoming project.

[@DJKiske2]

1:36 I recognize that arcade. That's the "Casino Arcade" at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. NorCal Represent!

[@Lukecage83]

I'm an avid Street Fighter player. Been playing since 93, but didn't really get serious and competitive with the game until maybe the early 00's (main games being ST, A2-3, 3S, USFIV, and XvSF). I'd always played on pad until one day I decided to get an arcade stick. My first stick was the little CVS2 ASCII joint, which I thought was decent enough at the time. I really didn't know any better. But I rocked it. Wasn't until I seen a buddy of mine bring this big ass joystick to our friend's house that looked like it was ripped right off an arcade cab. "what the fuck is that?" I asked....He told me "this is a Mas - this guy out in OC makes them..." he gave me the info and I must've ordered one on the spot. I got my hands on my own Mas around 02, and been a fan since. It's a shame that the man retired, but I understand. He's a lot older now (mid 60's), and the competition since 09 kind of slowed things down for him since everyone flocked with japanese style parts like Sanwa and Seimitsu (which are also great, but I still favor IL parts - Happ not so much any more). I came up in american arcades, so naturally, those are the parts I like. But these sticks are still sought after; especially by folks in the MvC2 community. Since the creator stepped down (seems like), they are even more rare. I had about 10 of them but sold 6 (to which I kind of regret), so now I'm down to the 4 slimmer versions he made, and 2 of the originals that I'm refurbishing as I type this (recently acquired these). All in all, I love these rare gems, and I'm still on the hunt for more myself being a stick collector and all. They are still the best if you ask me.

[@spongebobskywalker]

It's such a shame that this is such a niche hobby/interest because the quality of these videos is absolutely incredible.

[@kotaibushi940]

Right?! What we don’t create in numbers we show in appreciation though, ya know? Scanline City videos are literally some of the best on KZbin. Period.

[@iNENDOi]

10/10 video. Need more Gus!

[@ScanlineCity]

I will speak with him a negotiate a canned food contract. He is very high demand!

[@THENAMEISQUICKMAN]

Just watched Capcom vs SNK 2 finals at Evo last night, John Choi placed second (the legendary Bas winning yet another Evo tournament) and he was still rocking the MAS.

[@tipnsunny2107]

Happ buttons may be harder to push, but no other button is as satisfying to press.

[@ScanlineCity]

Damn right!

[@Chavelo_00]

It's legitimately impressive to see how much you have improved since you started this channel with the HORI VLX sticks. You're killing it, dude.

[@ScanlineCity]

Thanks! Just gotta figure out how to get subs up haha

[@1UpBebop]

One of the best overviews of MAS sticks. If you're wondering why you're getting more views, it's due to people, like me, reminiscing about these sticks after just finding out Thao just recently passed. His family has put up a GoFundMe and many in the FGC are doing charity events for it. Perhaps you can throw it in the description.

[@AntiNicolefanClub]

Theres a mas stick for sale at my local video game store. Some person sold their entire fighting stick collection and it had very nice fight sticks

[@DRS-wy7cn]

I put alot of miles on my MAS stick, and the thing still looks and feels like new. Top quality.

[@mahdiyussuf9804]

Sad to hear about the passing of Thao & Lynn. I didn't have a MAS stick back in the day, but all my homies did. I loved them!

[@TheFrenchy82]

I'm always amazed by your joystick collection ! You have so much legendary joysticks....... impressive !

[@kaworuscott]

I REALLY miss your content man, I know arcade sticks and modding will never get the viewers you deserve but you make fantastic content. And it's sorely missed.

[@ScanlineCity]

I'll be back! Very soon

[@mosesh06]

love your channel!! thank you for the insight. Much respect to you and the underrated M.A.S. sticks!

[@filekko5412]

The Quality of theses videos is pure gold, i love it. Running street of rage on Sony Tv in the background make me smile.

[@Ste_Va]

Awesome to see you growing connections in the community! This channel deserves so much love. I think we need to hear more from Gus I bet he has some real insight.

[@BagofSchmidt]

Just watched all of your videos. They are great. If you ever come back you should cover more hardware beyond just sticks. This was my favorite episode so far.

[@sportsracer5]

Wow, another fantastic video. I learn so much from these. Thanks and keep up the great work.

[@johndee759]

Thank you for making these documentaries.

[@mayanking213]

You never fail to impress me, thank you again for another amazing episode, i can't wait 'til the next one, in the meantime I'll just keep rewatching the older episodes which never get boring!

[@magicalgirl1296]

These really seem like some of the coolest collector fight sticks you could get.

[@Kaiesis]

This and the hori VLX are the best arcade joysticks ever made. I'm still looking for a perf 360. You're really fortunate.

[@dethbotx171]

Really high quality video, keep on keeping arcade culture alive

[@AllAboutTKK]

It's crazy. I own the two sticks he posted at the end of this video. Max Luv

[@LouisZezeran]

As my love of arcade sticks grows, I go back and rewatch your full classic stick collection every 6 months or so. Great videos mate

[@ScanlineCity]

That makes me sooooo happy!

[@mokujon]

I had a PS2/DC MAS stick with a wico P360 8 button layout. I loved that stick. Wish I still had it.

[@melvinblackburn195]

Superb information. Your channel got me hooked on finding the right arcade sticks for my gaming needs.

[@arioca]

I just subscribed to your channel today after looking for videos about the PlayStation Namco Arcade Stick. I'm really glad I found your channel, amazing reviews. I used to have the MAS (standard size white model with 6 buttons) back in the day compatible with the Genesis, SNES, Neo Geo AES, 3DO, PlayStation and Saturn; I've never seen a good review about it on KZbin before yours!

[@somepixelatedpokemon5327]

I can't wait for your next video, dude! I'm really excited for what you might be covering next!

[@Cyclopz0rs]

always enjoy watching these vids, very educational and the production quality is on point

[@jenslorbeer5307]

That’s quality right there, keep up the good work!

[@dikinebaks]

Another quality video. Thanks dude!

[@alexj0101]

Always look forward to these! 🐈

[@KingsRight]

i had a two-player arcade stick for neo-geo made by MAS Systems back in the 90s.

[@kabirbarry8142]

Awesome quality video like always! I have a big MAS and mini (for Pac-Man). Swapped the insides many times and added plexi. I bought the empty cases directly from MAS in Garden Grove (i think) in 2010. Was always a trip how underground they seemed as a company. At times I remember seeing the son show up in SRK Tech Talk.

[@frankcastlesos]

Awesome episode dude! Keep them going!

[@notsuoh16Bit]

First video I have watched, very good quality, I subscribed for more 🇦🇺😊👍

[@fXoKDM]

This is my favorite episode of Skylinecity The memories and information that is shared for the FGC is all I care about and I'm happy that people are starting to see these beautiful arcades things that we had to play on back in the day especially if you competed thank you so much Theo and Lynn for recreating an arcade experience in your home back in the day when nobody was doing it rest in peace Theo and Lynn 🙏🙏🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@nickr4837]

most legendary stick of all time and Thao is the most legendary builder as well imo , great vid !

[@ScanlineCity]

100%

[@Viledisgorgement]

Never knew about these, awesome video

[@Amiiben]

Your videos are so helpful! Production quality is outstanding and these are fantastic resources. I'm getting into collecting arcade sticks and want to have the best one on all my consoles. I'm about to get a ps2 virtua stick and I wouldn't've even known about it if it weren't for you. Keep up the great work.

[@GameEscape]

Great video. You're one of the most impressive gaming channels these days.

[@kotaibushi940]

One of your best vids yet man, I was looking forward to your next vid and this one didn’t disappoint. Just awesome stuff. And sharing a bit of nostalgia? Right there with you man. This channel should be getting millions of views, but with that being said- the views you do get are DEEPLY appreciated. Keep up the great work, sir.

[@Firestrom1]

I need to upgrade my MAS to new gen. I still love to use it for my Dreamcast, PS2. Great video as well.

[@Sakurazukamori2424]

Still have both of mine from the 2000s and still use them in tourneys today!

[@sgtearache5303]

Aw man! I had a MAS stick back around 2000 I guess. I used it with my Dreamcast...it was the first time (after many years of dreaming lol) I actually achieved that real arcade feel at home! I couldn't agree more with your point about the special nature of those arcade controls. It's just a special thing that until then you couldn't get outside of the arcade.

[@UNDFTDGordon]

MAS sticks are legendary. I like arcades and the original machines were like these so that’s what I prefer. I don’t play video games anymore but I’m all for American style sticks.

[@DijaVlogsGames]

Great video! We didn’t really have arcades here in Germany (gambling laws), so I never grew up with arcade sticks. I bought one a few years ago and the movements you can do compared to a stick are great. I mainly use it for Tetris.

[@Clos93]

How TF do you only have like 2.5k subs? Such amazing production values and editing my man. I really want one of those MAS Dreamcast sticks. Japanese sticks are fine, but I want that American style arcade experience.

[@COLOFIDUTI]

i got one here in Brazil, had no idea where it came from! Thanks for the lesson! Mine is a ps1/saturn mod

[@StriderRyu7]

Subbed to the channel as soon as I found you! Waiting with bated breath the MAS joystick release…. While I enjoyed the SFIV TE Stick,this will be right up my alley as I grew up with battops in the arcades.Great FG’s on the horizon,the best possible netcode and proper tools\hardware for the job….. A great time to be Fighting Fan!🔥 Hope you review the new release,as well.

[@phlipzero2045]

awesome ep as always! love your videos bro. and gotta love the way cats sneak around like furry ninjas

[@Ken-zg3ze]

Fantastic video. Subbed. I would prefer if the background music was a slightly quieter but that's just my preference.

[@Zevaeros]

Used to have two of these with Saturn connectors and later Dreamcast; I sent them in to get new connectors added around 2007 and...we never got them back. Though I've built or bought new controllers, those will always have a place in my memories.

[@JunJP02]

WICO...that's the name I needed to know. Thank you for this video!

[@Salesman]

Wow what a great video. I saw the MAS and instantly clicked on this. I still have my one and only and it has been modded many times for newer systems. I've always preferred American style sticks to asian style ones mainly because I grew up smashing these buttons. I can't stand how sensative the Asian parts are

[@kmart014]

So nostalgic it gives me the chills

[@illproducer]

I love the video and this channel. Thank you for the awesome content on arcade culture

[@Ozyrus]

1:29 The guy in the video clip crossing his hands over, to use his right hand with the stick instead of the left, tried it an found my dominant right hand is way better at the qcf and hcf despite many years of arcade gaming with the left, not as comfortable a position for wrists though, probably sacrifices muscle memory for strength but interesting so far. Used to play guitar so my left fretting hand so feels slightly better with the button presses than the right, worth giving that a try you might suprise yourself! I imagine maybe some people reverse the inputs to use an inverted arcade stick? Or just make a totally custom reversed one, I have no idea if there is a mass made one like that. Great channel, a real celebration of arcade culture

[@Sune]

Amazing video, I def learned more today! And RIP to Thao and Lynn 🙏🏼 I guess JP-style arcade sticks are the standard now, but I wonder if these American-style sticks will ever make a comeback in the future. Maybe one day MAS could even make a comeback (although I'm not sure what it'd take for the family to set that enterprise up again).

[@TalesOfMrE]

A true testament to its quality especially as I had always thought they were manufactured, because I've seen them used in tons of MVC2 tournaments! Never knew they were all done by one person!

[@Av.gameenjoyer]

WHY AM I ONLY FINDING YOUR CHANNEL NOW???😭 where have you been?? lol awesome stuff!

[@ForestTekkenVideos]

Liked and subscribed! 👍

[@BillB808]

Ridiculously awesome as usual...

[@freemarketmarx1]

The people have spoken, and they demand More Gus. Great episode! I've gone on the same journey that I suspect a lot of 90s retro gamers have, originally preferring the American-style bat tops and buttons because ... well, it's what I grew up playing. I've come around to the Japanese style now, especially after multiple visits to places like Akihabara Arcade in Denver and Arcade UFO in Austin that have candy cab setups, but there's definitely still something really nostalgic about the MAS style.

[@ScanlineCity]

Best comment ever. More Gus!

[@pumpSHO]

I had one for the SNES and the PS1 Good times, good times

[@dvnnvhvn]

YES! this is the stick that got me into arcade stick collecting! I tried making these back in college cause I couldn't afford them. MVC2 approved

[@Adamsnadler214]

How’d your home made one come out?

[@northdakotabeast1547]

This channel really deserves a blow up of some sort. I'm always lookin' out for a new vid from Scanline

[@Xaekid]

On January I was reading an old EGM2 magazine (Feb. 97) and there's a little Ad from a store I assume was (is?) located on Novato, CA and it does show the price these sticks had back then; $119.99. Back then I was only a student so I didn't have that kind of money but it would have been awesome to own one. Never thought I would see them here, and oh man those 2 sticks at the end of the video; freaking amazing job with those.

[@ScanlineCity]

Thanks for sharing that. So cool!

[@z80player]

In Barcelona (Spain) there's a Factory called Oakem, they manufacturates sticks similar to MAS, with Industrias Lorenzo parts and Sanwa/Seimitsu parts. Spanish people grow up with IL parts.

[@DJKiske2]

I believe a lot of Europeans grew up with either Suzo or iL/Happ back in the day but that's dope man. Glad to see people are keeping American style parts alive

[@ScanlineCity]

I need to check that out! How do I get one?

[@z80player]

@@ScanlineCity check in instagram: Oakem_studio. And there's another Factory in Barcelona (Terrassa city) called Factory Arcade, the are one of the most important factories in Spain, they make a new version of the 80's Telemach 200.My sister designed its box.

[@fostrike]

In Italy we use to have these... www.edierre.it/prodotti.php?id_categoria_prodotto=1 Playing Hyper Olympics with the one without balltop give you a nice skin burn in the middle of your palm, but for shumps was incredible effective. Nice part is that you only need a single hole to fit them

[@shaideyfresh1]

This is a great KZbin video, good production and I want one of these on #xbox

[@theycallmejpj]

Your content is superb

[@CreateNowSleepLater]

These sticks hold a special place in my heart. I had one of the white super nova ones. We are talking like 93 or so. I was like a king for having one of those. I've modded it many times. Maybe I'll re-finish it. It needs new trim and a new overlay.

[@tomotombo]

!!!!!!! I need one of these and or a neo mas also been looking for them for yrs

[@fenriswolfretro6729]

I actually had one of these sticks, before! Although mine didn't have any decal on it, and I just modded it for Supergun use much later. Originally it was configured for SNES.

[@arcadedbeast]

I don't collect any American arcade parts but most cabinets were imported from America in my country, so they are a part of my childhood. I fell in love with Japanese parts when i lived in Japan and have been obsessed with Seimitsu and Sanwa ever since.

[@mideonv]

Your channel is dope.

[@oediCatman]

I have the MAS Super Nova system with one MAS arcade stick. This system allows you to play JAMMA boards on your composite TV. I haven't used it in a while, probably 6 months ago testing my JAMMA converted Sega Genesis with new games I acquired. I'm considering putting it up for sale since it needs some tender love and care.

[@AquaticMammalOnBicycle]

I can’t wait for Scanline City to review the new 8bitdo arcade stick with the retro style, which is coming out soon

[@cmutt1]

These MAS sticks actually came out way before the fighting game scene seriously switched to consoles, which was around the early 2000s. The arcade version of these sticks came with what was called the "MAS Supernova", which was one of the first superguns for playing Jamma arcade games on home TV monitors. In fact, one of these systems was given as the 1st place prize in either 1993 or 1994 at one of the major tournaments in northern California for Super Street Fighter 2, or Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo. There is a clear picture and description of it as the prize in one of the old Street Fighter Guide books from that period. So yeah, they're definitely classic... and they've been around almost since the beginning of the SF2 era.

[@HeavensAscension]

I would be so happy if this channel convince him come out of retirement

[@ScanlineCity]

Working on it!

[@ByWhatDesign]

You should cover classic fightpads too. The Sega Saturn controller continues to be cloned to this day from Play Sega (never used it but seems like it would be good) to Hori Fighting Commander that has spanned multiple consoles (PS3, 360, XB1, PS4 to now on the newest Xbox Series X with the Hori Fighting Commander Octa) to 8bitdo m30 (seems decent but it's cheap and has both wired and wireless versions). Honorable mention for the old stock Dual Shock 3 for PS3 (General Thrillah uses a Dual Shock 4 for Marvel vs Capcom 2 I think) that had a good d-pad and decent buttons but just didn't have 6-button layout.

[@mechanicalpants]

Thanks for this this video, I've been trying to find out more about arcade sticks specifically from the late 90's and early 2000s. Were there USB arcade sticks back then like these that you could use on Windows PC's and MAME? I know about the X-Arcade 2 player sticks (that seem to come out around 2003) that were compatible with Windows but I'm talking about the single stick variants like these MAS sticks. Did Hori or MadCatz do Arcade sticks for the PC back then (late 90s Early 2000's) or even for the Saturn or Dreamcast or PS2 or Xbox? Because I can't find any information about it. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

[@otterdonnelly9959]

Anyone who grew up using these for Marvel vs Capcom 2 on Dreamcast remembers that infamous yellow button lol. It would jack up your game.

[@Sinisteve]

I love a bat sticks! Just fitted them to my Egret 2 MVS setup Love this channel dude, you should review the shika stick👍

[@ScanlineCity]

Thats really neat. I don't think iv ever played on a candy cab with bat tops

[@KING_KONK]

wow unreal never even heard of these puppies bravo bravo

[@rubenmejia4881]

I would love to own a Mas stick I just discovered your channel thank you for this video. I own a couple jlf's and set them up everywhich way possible, I don't like them one bit. I grew up in the 90's with arcades, the iL eurostick is where it's at for me since happ and iL split I saw the quality difference between them. Is there a way to get a hold of a Mas shell to build up or are there some available for sale? I'm old-school grew up primarily playing street fighter 2 & both marvel vs capcom games.

[@hhdrathktekken7964]

still got mine, lol. best stick ever

[@cMARVEL360]

This video is fucking tripping me out! I'm still new to Fight Sticks due to owning Marvel Vs. Capcom Arcade 1up since Dec, and then in March buying a Arcade stick for the Xbox. After all this time... I got to a point where I ditched the Sanwa PCB for 75gCherry Switches Placed a 4lb Spring with an Extended Shaft, and a Battop on my Arcade stick, but 6lb springs on my A1up... Just to recreate an American feel to the joysticks. I also have Happ Competition Buttons on my A1up. Now I come to find all this history on MAS..... Damn... Arcade 1up has really blown up my interest in Arcades, their set ups, Arcade Sticks and it's all leading me to this video.... And my Want for one of these MAS Sticks!!!!! Y'all even Got Marvel Vs. Capcom in the back ground. Damn.