Mayflash F300 Mod Upgrade - Sanwa JLF and Button

[@nibbity8356]

I just have to say this was an amazing video. Every question I had was covered completely

[@JoystickNY]

I am very happy to hear it was helpful 🙏❤️ thank you for the support

[@dcashley303]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@JoystickNY]

Thank you 🙏

[@valtearalte0657]

probably someone's already mentioned this, anyway for anyone buying this in 2023, it comes with an extra octagonal gate which fits perfectly into a sanwa stick...NO NEED to get a sanwa gate

[@umutg.8201]

Tysm man

[@robertbode2716]

That is the one of the reasons I want to get an elite f500. All the Mayflashes come with it

[@fohstick]

sanwa components are durable AF. My stick is still going strong for 10 years

[@thissmithymanga7119]

Yeah my jlf Is about 12 years old I just clean it and lube it every couple years and still works like a dream

[@crimsonECH1DNA]

I got the F300 to start out and I see that switching out the Stick and buttons is way simpler than i was anticipating. Thanks for the video!

[@ArtySh00t]

Hello! I think that is a great idea to custimize a mayflash F300, here is why: first of all lets say that you paid 50 dollars for the stick, it is your first stick and you dont know for sure if you are going to like to play fighting games with a stick. For 50 dollars you have an ok quality buttons and lever, compatibility with: ps4, ps3, xbox one, xbox 360 and for sure, PC. If you feel comfortable playing whit a stick and you improved thanks to it, then go ahead and customize it. If you didn't? Well you can resell it for a good price. Lets say that are going to customize it, you gonna pay aprox 25 dollars for a sanwa lever and aprox. 20 dollars for the 8 sanwa buttons at your choice. This price added to the first 50 that you paid for the mayflash itself, goes for 95 dollars. More or less the price you would have paid for a mayflash F300 pro, but fully customized whit your style! And for a decent price you got the chance to test if you like the arcade stick usage! That is why i think that the mayflash F300 its a perfect entry arcade stick. PD: We bought the same sanwa pink buttons xd

[@JoystickNY]

ArtySh00t well said 👍 perfect answer for someone who is thinking about what to buy for their first stick 🙏❤️ thank you for watching and sharing

[@StaplesofDoom]

This is exactly what I did with the F500. Wasn't sure I wanted to commit to stick or fighting games in general, but as I've fallen in love with both, wear and tear happened pretty fast. So tonight I set it up with an all new stick and buttons for about 80$, and I paid 130 for the stick. Good investment.

[@JoystickNY]

I agree, and its multi console too. Good investment for sure 😊

[@svnbit8408]

@@JoystickNY hi, will my jlf and buttons from an older ps3 stick work? Have a madkatz te fight stick, not sure if I can use that stick and buttons without other parts? Thanks

[@JoystickNY]

svnbit they should be able to work, buttons and lever doesnt have software attach to it, it basically a open or close circuit of electricity when u press a button or hit a microswitch

[@Eth3realwarrior]

Clean layout, plenty of room, and another entertaining and informative video. Thx!

[@JoystickNY]

Eth3realwarrior thank you brother 🙏❤️🕹

[@nickwright4581]

I've got a f500, love the video, I used it to upgrade my f500 w/ Sanwa buttons and lever. Keep the content coming man, you're channel is awesome!

[@JoystickNY]

Appreciate you 🙏❤️

[@asdasddas100]

Wow that looks SUPER easy. I just ordered this stick and it looks promising, but I'm glad I have this option to upgrade my parts just like my GC controller

[@JoystickNY]

Yea, cant go wrong with this fight stick for this price 🙏❤️

[@CaptainSkelly]

I think smaller sticks and cheaper stuff should get love too. Everyone wants the newest fanciest stuff but it's nice to know something like this is all you need. I have a Panthera but I modded an F300 and now that's my main stick! Lightweight, doesn't crush my thighs, easy to carry around and travel with. Easy to unscrew the back and get to the inside and easy to mod everything. Great stick imo not just for beginners and new people but literally anyone who wants a fun little project stick, or something with lighter and/or smaller form factor.

[@JoystickNY]

Well said, thank you for sharing,

[@snipebp]

This was my exact way into it. I have a custom built korean lever stick that's way too bulky to comfortably play on for long periods of time. I had an old Hori Tekken 6 stick that I somehow have managed to put authentic Sanwa parts in them. Now I essentially only use the Sanwa stick because of how light it is.

[@kevvchann825]

Almost dropped 200+ on a arcade stick then came upon your videos and now saved me a ton of money, I ordered this and the sanwa upgrades much cheaper with quality parts! Thanks man

[@JoystickNY]

Kev Baer how come you didnt get the elite instead? 🙏❤️

[@kevvchann825]

JoyStickNY eh ain’t want it lol plus I’d be spending more cause me wanting the quality parts of sanwa in it

[@JoystickNY]

Kev Baer the elite is actually cheaper tho, the elite already has sanwa in them, and its half of the cost of the actual parts

[@kevvchann825]

JoyStickNY ah damn well to late besides I would’ve bought them anyways cause I want my parts green lol, everything comes in Tuesday :) I’ll make sure next time I talk to you first causeeee I could’ve gotten a. Better deal

[@JoystickNY]

Kev Baer then its good, if you want certain colors, then i think its worth it 👍

[@Withir]

I've bought a Mayflash f300 some time ago to check if I can switch from a pad. I took ma about one month to get used to it and about 3 months to be as good as on a pad. First I replaced the buttons for Sanwa which made a big difference. Then yesterday I installed Sanwa JLF. The stick lever is a bit shorter than the Mayflash one. Quality is better. It's less loose. Movement is easier with it. In genral replacing the buttons makes bigger difference than replacing the stick. Thank you for the tutorial. Your videos helped me with choosing the stick and modding it. I am really happy with it!

[@JoystickNY]

Love it 🔥❤️

[@venum8344]

I can't say it often engouh, your vids and tutorials are awesome. Worked totally fine, i got only problems with the conectors which where sticked very tight on the buttons, everything else was a piece of cake after i watched this video twice. Thanks mate !

[@JoystickNY]

Kush on the Rummel any time, glad it helped ❤️🙏

[@luisreis7428]

This video convinced me to go with the Mayflash F300. Also watched your comparison video. It's the best fit for my setup and price point. Subscribed to your channel. Thanks and keep at it.

[@luluacv2]

Probably the best explained video on how to mod the mayflash. Could you do a mod video for a detachable usb cable next. Great video

[@JoystickNY]

Luis Acevedo thank you, i will add that to my to do list 🙏❤️

[@luluacv2]

@@JoystickNY thank you for you consideration

[@danyroma]

just getting into arcade sticks and this will be my go to channel , thanks

[@JoystickNY]

Appreciate the support 🙏❤️

[@Deadbol]

Everything I needed to start modding is in your channel. Thanks and more power!

[@JoystickNY]

I am happy to hear they help 🙏❤️ thank you

[@emperorsheol]

Just got my Mayflash F500 V2 and full Sanwa stick and buttons. Great guide! Will be following along when my shipment gets here! :)

[@myinnocentdevil]

Did it work out for you

[@SUPERMANxSONIC]

this video helped me so much thank you!!! the sanwa parts feel SO much better and a octagonal gate made my inputs so much cleaner. your videos are the best!

[@JoystickNY]

I am happy to hear the videos helps, thank you for watching 🙏❤️

[@redgear4566]

But the mayflash comes with an extra octagonal gate in the box. I installed. Didn’t yours come with it ?

[@JoystickNY]

It seems like some doesnt

[@drseussicide]

i appreciate your thoroughness very much. your reviews have helped me decide that this is a great first stick and a solid shell to tinker in for the future. it's not often enough that review channels show the inside of things so i appreciate that very much.

[@JoystickNY]

Thank you for the support; will make more 🙏❤️

[@ordi8725]

When I saw I would have to do some soldering in order to put a new lever I was worried but using a 5 pin FtF is so much more efficient. I really appreciate this, thank you.

[@JoystickNY]

Happy to help

[@alexandervillagran6502]

Excellent tutorial. I have the Mayflash F500, and the steps you provided work the same. There are more things inside, but the procedure is the same!

[@JoystickNY]

Thank you 🙏❤️

[@misar1421]

Just finished modding my F300 following this video. Thank you so much!

[@JoystickNY]

Glad I could help

[@dooley5297]

If you're having problems with a quarter circle or any circular commands, I highly recommend removing the rectangular inner part of the restrictor gate. I think Sanwa levers come with a rectangular restrictor gate that makes the lever highly favour 4 directions (up, down, left, right). By removing the inner part of the restrictor gate, the lever can move to corners with ease, making it register 8-ways much easier. Before you do this, I highly recommend checking youtube videos about arcade stick restrictor gates. edit: covered by JoyStickNY already in 'Arcade Fight Stick Mod Beginner Guide Sanwa Buttons' video

[@8thlvlMage]

The F300 comes with an octagonal gate as well. It's an immediate improvement!

[@JoystickNY]

Appreciate the love 🙏♥️

[@Morior-Invictus]

I'm hoping this alleviates the trouble with inputting diagonals. It's oddly difficult and I hope this fixes the issue so I can play some games!

[@AspiePilo82]

​@8thlvlMage how do you install it?

[@Morior-Invictus]

Is it worth upgrading the pivot and actuator?

[@Bokenza]

I didn't know much about joysticks until this morning I've watched few of your videos, because of your review and this tutorial ive chosen this as my first joystick it meets my budget, thank you

[@JoystickNY]

I am happy to hear the videos helps, thank you for watching 🙏❤️

[@cmongeezer]

Probably the best video tutorial on modding an f300, just modified mine using your vid. Big ups JoyStickNY

[@JoystickNY]

Happy to help thank you for watching 🙏❤️

[@AlexWazHere]

Getting back into fighting games and wanted to get a stick and after your review on this one in your other video I had to grab it. Great comprehensive tutorial, I was definitely intimidated about switching my buttons and lever. Feels mg a lot more confident now! Thanks!

[@JoystickNY]

No worries, is hard to mess up, they are not fragile

[@The_Other_Dan]

Fantastic video. I'm a complete noob when it comes to modding controllers but this guide helped me understand what I was needing to do in order to replace the stick with a CardiMod all button set up. Thanks

[@JoystickNY]

Happy to help

[@yurnero7897]

Just did my build thanks to your video! OSBFS + JLF works like a charm! TYSM!

[@JoystickNY]

Thank you, happy to help

[@nobodyinparticular80]

Thanks! As usual, this was exactly what I needed.

[@TheWordPlay]

These tutorials are great! If I build my own stick I'm coming back to this video

[@JoystickNY]

Thank you for the support ❤️🙏

[@ahzekahriman5840]

I like the F500 a lot. Pretty easy to go from playing on the PC to the consoles if you want to do so. NeoGeo mini compatability is a surprise but a welcome one. Hefty, solid stick for good price.

[@JoystickNY]

Ahzek Ahriman for sure, a lot of people love the f500, multi console and a good weight and size, best value 🙏❤️🕹

[@berryblast6740]

still works great, parts fit in perfectly. the octagon gate that came with the f300 fit into the sanwa stick, so it's not needed to buy a sanwa gate

[@tutoklk]

You're the best man, thanks! Did the replacement with ease thanks to your vid.

[@JoystickNY]

Thank you for watching, i am happy to hear it helped 🙏❤️

[@johm0151]

I just switched to arcade stick and man it feels amazing execpt for games like marvel vs capcom where I’m doing more quarter circle inputs then other fighters still getting used to that but once I do I’m definitely re watching this video to help me mod it !

[@JoystickNY]

Love it, love to hear that, keep going my friend 👏

[@TheRealDustinNunn]

Try installing a sanwa JLF lever, an eight-way restrictor plate and hayabusa buttons into your other arcade sticks and test them out.

[@JoystickNY]

Dustin Nunn thank you for watching 🙏❤️

[@Redeemartstudios]

Awesome video man! So glad I subscribed to your channel! Awesome content!

[@pgoogler]

So satisfying when everything fits perfectly 😌

[@JoystickNY]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@bobacrow79]

I really like my Mayflash 300, but I've considered modding lately with at least a Sanwa stick. Great video!

[@JoystickNY]

Go for it, all you need is sanwa lever and 6 new buttons, and you got your self pretty much a f300 elite 👍🕹

[@yolando1263]

Hello, is the mayflash 300 good arcade stick in your opinion? i played tekken 7 and i want to have a good quality arcade stick. I bought PXN arcade stick before and just about 2/3 month usage, the button did not work properly...quite frustrating... perhaps you can give me opinion about mayflash 300

[@JoystickNY]

The mayflash f300 is the good stick for its price, its a good beginner budget friendly stick. Is probably better than the pxn 39$ stick, but probabaly not by alot. If you play on ps4 only, i would recommend the qanba drone

[@yolando1263]

@@JoystickNY Great !!! Thanks for your opinion.

[@DizzyingLogic]

Thanks for the video! I wanted to journey into arcade sticks and picked this one up on sale along with sanwa replacement stick and buttons based on your other videos. Thanks for all the good info!

[@DizzyingLogic]

I am wondering if you also recommend changing out the springs. Now that I've been watching videos for modding sticks, spring changes are becoming a topic of interest. Do you keep yours at the default or change it to a higher point spring?

[@JoystickNY]

I use everything default on the sanwa, don mess with it yet, play with it for a long time and then run test to see how its diff

[@mr.horseshoe2301]

Thank you so much for the tutorial. Upgrading my Mayflash to get ready for Street Fighter 6!

[@JoystickNY]

Lets to do ittttt 🔥

[@The0Bagwell]

Great video! I'm replacing my gate tomorrow on my f300 like I said. Buttons are next then joystick!

[@JoystickNY]

FrickinBagwell nice, let me know how you like it , how long have you had your stick for? 🕹🙏❤️

[@The0Bagwell]

@@JoystickNY It's my first stick. I've only had it for about a week. The octagonal gate is helping me a ton. I have to throw more for diagonals but I'd rather be able to do specials consistently while I get used to the button layout.

[@JoystickNY]

FrickinBagwell keep practicing you will master very soon 👍

[@The0Bagwell]

@@JoystickNY I was feeling myself playing fighterz today. Street fighter still alludes me!

[@JoystickNY]

FrickinBagwell i wish i bought dragon ball fighter back then, never gotten a chance to get in to that game ❤️

[@ezraho8449]

For those who are curious. This tutorial also applies to the Mayflash F500 as well. Internally the stick is almost exactly the same.

[@JoystickNY]

Thank you for sharing 🙏❤️

[@TruSuCiO23]

I was just about to ask this very question, thanks for the input!

[@ezraho8449]

@@TruSuCiO23 funny haven’t thought about this video in a while. I can’t believe it’s been a year since I modded my stick.

[@MrTripcore]

Great video. Motivating me to upgrade. Pink looks nice on black

[@JoystickNY]

Tripcore maybe wait until the ps5 comes out first 😊🙏🕹

[@MrTripcore]

JoyStickNY Hmm. Well, it depends how good the next street fighter is I suppose. I play sfiv instead of sfv for example

[@JoystickNY]

Tripcore i will play it no matter how bad it is lol, i probably play it until my fingers cant move when i get old lol 😂

[@BowmansWorld]

Awesome mod tutorial man, love your vids.

[@JoystickNY]

Thank you for the love and support 🙏❤️🕹

[@jdizzle5842]

Thank you for the vid! I got a mayflash f500 and I can't wait to modify it!

[@JoystickNY]

J Dizzle thank you for watching ❤️🙏🕹

[@chronology556]

Is modding the F500 similar to Qanba Drone?

[@rfs8194]

Very helpful video! I bought a used Mayflash F300 Elite earlier this year, the one that comes with the Sanwa parts pre-installed. But the stick was a bit squeaky, and I wanted to fix it. I found a disassembly guide for Sanwa sticks, but I couldn't figure out how to lift the bottom plate from the F300 case. That's where this video came in! And it's good to know all the rest, in case I have to replace anything in the future! Of course, I forgot to tighten the ball-top before screwing down the bottom again 🤦‍♂ But now everything is fixed! Too bad there haven't been any new videos. I hope you're alright!

[@JoystickNY]

Thank you for asking, i am comingback very soon ❤️🙏

[@rkrleg8]

The f300 was my go to worked on xbone with controller and pc with. Nothing then i got a qanba drone to cut out the controller i loved the feel but not all pc games supported it but my ps4 was fine and then the qanba crystal filled all the roles and less hand cramps with the full size of the stick and i love all three they all have there purpose they all are great

[@JoystickNY]

rkrleg8 nice collection there, thank you for sharing 🙏❤️

[@RedRanger2001]

I think the perfect way to use either the Seimitsu LS-32 or the Hori Hayabusa as following-- 1. Swap the stock PCB and replace them with four microswitches. 2. Buy the 5-pin to .187" wiring harness.

[@JoystickNY]

RedRanger2001 doesnt it already have 4 micro switches? And a 5 pin connector by default? Please explain again❤️🙏

[@RedRanger2001]

@@JoystickNY 5-pin to .187" wiring harness: paradisearcadeshop.com/home/electrical/wiring-power/harnesses/588_jlf-187-micro-harness Microswitches (Hori Hayabusa; buy four): paradisearcadeshop.com/home/electrical/components/microswitches/zippy/1010_heavy-touch-microswitch (if you don't want to add the LS-55 spring) paradisearcadeshop.com/home/electrical/components/microswitches/zippy/745_zippy-light-touch-microswitch (if you want to add the LS-55 spring) Microswitches (Seimitsu LS-32; buy four): focusattack.com/seimitsu-ls-32-ls-40-187-fastener-microswitch/

[@SGGNoodle97]

Great tutorial. Easy understandable to modding and......nice combo😁

[@JoystickNY]

Thank you 🙏❤️

[@anwarstoned]

Thanks man! I just got this one on Christmas, a gift from my GF. My first fightstick tho. And since I'm planning to play it a lot I was curious about changing parts. You made it look pretty easy! Really greatfull for the info! Have my like, my good man!

[@JoystickNY]

Thank you so much, more videos to come 🙏❤️

[@Cres99]

An f300 with sanwa parts was my first stick, got it for free from a family member since they upgraded, so i just added sanwa parts and it’s been great. Gonna upgrade to another stick but def happy i did that since it got me into using stick and playing fighting games more.

[@JoystickNY]

Umbasa i think you should be good with that for now, i recommend wait for more ps5 news

[@JoystickNY]

Umbasa i think you should be good with that for now, i recommend wait for more ps5 news drop

[@Cres99]

@@JoystickNY I play mostly on PC, but I may do that Im just not very patient haha, have my eyes on a certain stick bid on ebay for a decent price.

[@JoystickNY]

Umbasa ok, dont get too carry away, u will be sad if ps5 release some nice stick and u spent too much now 🤣

[@Cres99]

@@JoystickNY Got a TE2+ for 160

[@andyacosta90731]

Good video, i watched your other video review of the f300, very helpful in making my desision to purchase. Thank you!

[@JoystickNY]

Thank you for watching🙏❤️

[@fparad0x228]

Very informative and interesting to see it that way. This calm and patience of you I find great! Can you also mod my head and hands? I would need more skill 🤣

[@JoystickNY]

🤣 thank you for the support 🙏❤️

[@leollc7574]

Bro thanks for doing this videos you helped decide which arcade to pick and since i have a switch and an xbox one it did help alot

[@JoystickNY]

Any time ❤️ happy that the video was able to help 🙏🕹

[@alucard1282]

very good video i have a F300 and I'm in the upgrade process to sanwa

[@darenlim1584]

How about installing a Korean lever? I always wanted to try one out.

[@JoystickNY]

Daren Lim i havent gotten in to korean levers yet. But after i finish all my japanese parts video, i will be going in to korean levers. ❤️🙏 thank you for watching

[@firekiri]

I modded my old F300 with a crown bat-top lever with no problems. Just remember to get the connector cable for it like in the video.

[@JoystickNY]

Thank you for the info 🙏

[@parksonian]

It's been a couple months, but be careful about trying this. Traditional Korean levers require a different sized hole than a Japanese lever to be mounted in a stick, as they have a big "collar" that sticks through. In the last few years, Korean levers that can be mounted in a Japanese setup have become more popular, so make sure you're getting the right one for your purposes. Look for something in the description that mentions it being compatible with Japanese mounting solutions, and avoid the ones with a fat collar.

[@darenlim1584]

@@parksonian just two days ago I modded a qanba drone with the Korean lever. I drilled out a bigger 35mm ish hole, had to bend some of the switches pins but got it all in and working. Interesting feel, I kind of like it. DP motion seems more consistent for me, still can't Korean backdash in Tekken , but will keep practicing. I somehow keep sidestepping. I had the high collar one lying around already. If modification on my TES+ or Hrap, I might get the Knee lever.

[@traderghost]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you for this wonderful video!

[@JoystickNY]

Thank you for watching 🙏❤️

[@kumaSOevl]

Thank you for this. I was looking for a budget build to travel with to accommodate my switch.

[@JoystickNY]

This would work great 🕹👍

[@bladeroberts1690]

Good video , I bought the elite version so I shouldn’t have to change out anything but it’s nice to know how easy it is

[@JoystickNY]

Thats good, 🕹👍 yup is easy, i ll review more parts so you guys have more options to look in to later on ❤️🙏

[@Algenit]

Great video! I'm always afraid to mess around with this stuff but you made it seem easy. Thanks! Also, where do people get decals?

[@JoystickNY]

Alex Porter you can try focus attack, arcade shock, or ebay, paradise arcade shop, check their websites ❤️🙏

[@shrimppaste1692]

Perfect video! Just what I was looking for!

[@JoystickNY]

Thank you for watching 🙏❤️

[@hisamezero3388]

The video went from a tutorial to straight up just flexing combos. Jokes aside, great video!

[@JoystickNY]

🤣 thank you for watching 🙏❤️

[@damtl88]

Thanks very nice explanation ! Keep it up

[@JoystickNY]

Thank you brother ❤️🙏

[@Redkoinzell]

thx for this video, i just did the same mod and it was amazing, very nice video!

[@JoystickNY]

Happy to help 🙏❤️

[@DarwinAlcazarArt]

Great, now I wanna buy an f300 😅

[@JoystickNY]

Darwin Alcazar 🙏👍

[@clockpin785]

God getting those sleeves off the buttons was a PAIN

[@JoystickNY]

I feel you

[@Thebearwand]

This is a good entry level stick and used this with sanwa lever/ buttons for a long time. honestly though Id recommend the f500. It’s not much more expensive and it’s a much better stick to personalize and keep long term

[@JoystickNY]

The f500 is not bad, but at that price , there will be alot of other options, because after u mod the f500, it becomes like 120-130$, but for people who needs a stick for many platforms, then it would be the best choice ❤️🙏

[@VetsRage]

This is a pretty good video for people that dont have any experience building pc's (its a similar concept just different application than this). I watched it anyways.

[@JoystickNY]

Thank you for the support 🙏❤️

[@lsfearls]

I have to say thank you I forgot to grab a 5 pin connecter pissed as hell since I have to wait two more days but soon all sanwa

[@JoystickNY]

Nice nice 🕹❤️ worth the wait

[@lsfearls]

@@JoystickNY Yes 100% worth, got full Sanwa buttons, plus a new sanwa stick with a sanwa octi restrictor plate. Total cost was $48 for the mayflash f300 on sale and for parts about $43 a total of $91 invested makes it still cheaper than most base sticks.

[@sarahf7524]

@JoyStickNY Do you know how the F300 would handle a Seimitsu joystick and buttons? Also thank you for your super helpful advice and videos!

[@JoystickNY]

Sarah F it should handle similar to a sanwa, but seimitsu has a tighter tension, so if you prefer a less loose stick, you can actually buy a higher tension spring on your sanwa. It comes in 2Lb 3Lb 4LB, so you can get very close to the seimitsu feeling if you already own a sanwa, and seimitsu will be the closeted to korean levers because it has the metal tabs on the switches

[@sarahf7524]

@@JoystickNY After looking at your Sanwa vs Hayabusa Vs Seimitsu video, I became interested in the metal tabs and the possible "directional precisioning" Seimitsu offered. The feel of it is less of a issue for me as I think could get use it, so long as I get some sort of resistance or feedback as a response when it moves.

[@JoystickNY]

Sarah F ok, then seimitsu shoukd be what you are looking for, give it a shot, u wont which fits your style until you try diff options 👍

[@WheeledHamster]

American Happ Stick and Concave button for the Ultimate 90s arcade experience, don't forget the cigarette burn.

[@JoystickNY]

Yup, those memories and quarters 👍❤️

[@LouDominquez21]

Wonderful explanation! I want to do this for SFV

[@JoystickNY]

Thank you 🙏❤️ you should, enjoy it friend 👍

[@patkelley8293]

I just ordered the F300 Elite. It was 100$ on Amazon. Not the 500 Elite but it should be fine for a first stick.

[@akimikan1000]

Great guide! The one issue I ran into is that even when I try wiggling the wires on the buttons, they still don't come off. Is there a fix for this?

[@JoystickNY]

Use a plier and lighting pull it, or use a flathead to pry it lightly

[@akimikan1000]

@@JoystickNY Thanks! You're a lifesaver!

[@CarlHammarstrom]

When it comes to the Hayabusa and the LS-32 you didn't think about the clearance between the connector and the buttons.

[@JoystickNY]

Carl Hammarström great point, possibly maybe rotating the lever to the other and take rotating the microswitches around? I havent test that out on the seimitsu yet. I mainly use hayabusa and sanwa 🙏❤️🕹 let me open it back up on the weekend to check it out, great observation btw

[@Icevampir]

Could you please elaborate? I'm about to get my first stick for playing Shmups on Switch, so I would love to have a Seimitsu LS-32 and a circle gate. Could I install a Seimitsu LS-32 in this stick or F500 Elite? Are there other options, preferably without soldering? What did you mean by "clearance"?

[@CarlHammarstrom]

@@Icevampir If there is enough space between the lever and buttons for the 5 pin connector to fit without bending or breaking.

[@chrislee7222]

Hey there again. I already have been using Sanwa so I know that it feels good to me. but I want to venture out and try Seimitsu Stick and mod my f300. @ 0:47 Is it the same 5pin cable to use for the seimitsu stick?

[@JoystickNY]

Yup, a 5 pin seimitsu lever will work the same 👍🕹

[@chrislee7222]

@@JoystickNY ok thanks! I am kind of heavy handed so the stiffer Seimitsu might work for me but i will see soon. Do you have an affiliate link I can buy from? so that maybe you get something too?

[@JoystickNY]

Not at the moment, thank you You can just buy it from where you normally buy parts 🙏❤️

[@lupepedraza3404]

Thank you so much, you're an angel

[@JoystickNY]

Appreciate the love and support ❤️🙏

[@MrTripcore]

One thing you missed I think was mentioning which restrictor plate the Sanwa lever comes with by default, I think it's octagonal

[@JoystickNY]

Tripcore its actually the square gate 😊

[@MrTripcore]

JoyStickNY When you but a Sanwa stick it doesn't come with a restrictor gate?

[@JoystickNY]

Tripcore it comes with a square gate, which i use square, i have octagon and circle gate at home too. I have too many parts, which i m going to talk about them soon, so many videos to make, so little time 😭

[@MrTripcore]

JoyStickNY Isn't it preferred to have octagonal for fighters, or is it personal preference? I'm using square, which I believe is Japanese standard for fight games. But I think for the western market they use octagonal for fighters? I know octagonal is preferred for shooters, so I'm guessing octagonal is better, because it covers fighters and shooters.

[@JoystickNY]

Tripcore u r right, square is standard is Japan, octagon is definitely more beginner friendly. I am too used to square, it feel weird for me to use oct. i dont remember what gate was in the old american arcades, it felt like circular gate to me back then.

[@TheTrampingPony]

Great job, thank you !

[@JoystickNY]

thank you for watching 🙏❤️

[@avivmizrachi4382]

I love the clear and informative video, I have this stick and want to make it heavier. What's your advice on a clean and safe way to make this or any stick heavier?

[@JoystickNY]

You can probably duct tape some metal pieces inside or buy a dumbbell plate and stick it inside, that way, it you travel, you can remove it.

[@Gatrax]

great video, I was able to replace my stick however the connecters are to tightly connected to the buttons, no amount of wiggle or grip will make them budge so my new sanwa buttons cannot be installed. if you have any suggestions for replacement cables I can use and just disconnect them entirely. please let me know

[@YennaAvyeon]

I am having the same issue.

[@Gatrax]

I was able to fix this, I found a reddit thread having the same issue. I did what they suggested and although scary at first, becomes easier the more you do it. Get some needle nose pliers and grab onto the flat part of the connector below the wire. not the base where it's actually connected to the switch. Get a VERY firm grip. pull straight up slowly and slightly wiggle while pulling up, you're going to feel like you're going to break it but it'll be okay.

[@JoystickNY]

Sorry about the late reply: glad you found a solution, i usually just slip in some thin metal or use small flat head screw driver

[@Gatrax]

@@JoystickNY I had tried this method first and even that wasn't enough leverage

[@jamescencil5119]

Amazing review sir and can you do the same thing as your Hori Rap 4 too?

[@JoystickNY]

James Cencil for sure, let me add that to my list 👍🕹🙏

[@bena5150]

Hello good Sir, just wondering if you have tried the Razer Raion pad? so torn between buying this $100 pad or buying Mayflash stick

[@JoystickNY]

Dr. Acula i have not, i dont use pad that much, maybe when i go to friends house and they only have 1 stick, or at work if coworker brings laptop and ps4 controllers to work. but if i have a choice, i will go with stick tho. And also, have 6 buttons on the front is really appealing to me, one day i would love to try that one. 🙏👍❤️

[@ramiabdalla2661]

god damn those button cables are sooooo tight, I'm scared im going to break them trying to pull them out

[@JoystickNY]

Take your time, dont pull too hard and you should be good 👍😊

[@ramiabdalla2661]

@@JoystickNY lol thanks, I was able to get my hands of some needle nose pliers and they did the trick, it was successful in the end! :)

[@ebenezerj]

Does your affiliate link only work with the White and Black buttons or with all the colors available? Btw I bought a Mayflash F300 last year because of your video. Thanks for the good content

[@JoystickNY]

I am actually not sure, i just link a few randomly, i think if you click the link, and buy something else, it may count too, but not 100% on that, thank you so much for being thoughtful ❤️🙏

[@linzengren]

Qanba drone or Mayflash F500? Or something better? I’m looking for budget sticks on amazon!

[@JoystickNY]

Niloc L the mayflash f300 is very budget friendly, the f500 is the same, just bigger, check razers website, they have the panthera evo for 100ish. 🙏❤️

[@JoystickNY]

L.P. Cooper thank you 🙏❤️

[@linzengren]

JoyStickNY Thank you!

[@linzengren]

JoyStickNY I Just got the Razer panthera! It’s actually on sale now at least $140 off, sweet!

[@JoystickNY]

Niloc L yup, it was on sale 2 days ago, good stick 👍

[@Licatisi]

using the mayflash f300 you have to consider that it has a lot of input lag. can you tell me what you think? and if the qanba drone has less input lag?

[@JoystickNY]

Francesco Bonelli i cant really tell, it seems okay to me. Are you playing on a strong connection, r u playing on a big screen tv? To me qanba drone and f300 feels about the same, i would really have to make it a test to find the data 🙏❤️

[@Licatisi]

@@JoystickNY thanks a lot for the answer, yes i play on a big TV but 10 years old, my connection for now is not good i actually pay for 200 mbti, but i get only 80 mbti i hope to solve the problem.

[@JoystickNY]

Francesco Bonelli the stick it self probably have a slow response compare to more expensive sticks, but is very minimal for it to count in casual play. One day i hope to get software and hardware to test out response times for arcade sticks. But try getting a fast monitor for fighting if you play alot, i m using the benQ monitor that they used in evo. Its was like 150$. Pretty good for premium monitor 🙏🕹

[@Licatisi]

@@JoystickNY thank you for the information, i will consider buying a benQ monitor.

[@JoystickNY]

Francesco Bonelli you dont have to buy benQ, there are a lot of monitors, look around tho, the one i am using is the benq zowie 2460, but you can look into the 2455. Do some research

[@handsomeknight2473]

How bout changing the gate? Not a fan of Sqaure gates I gonna get a octagonal but I have no clue how to put it on

[@JoystickNY]

I will have videos on gate, but it may be a few videos down, in the mean time, do a search on youtube, there is alot of videos on it 🙏👍

[@kimitachi22]

as always very interesting video and good tutorial to improve the F300 , i get the Elite version because it's look more serious premium and because it's already sanwa in your opinion , who win between the f300 mod upgrade sanwa or the F300 elite ? ( in term of feeling control games ) is it really the same for you ? or is there still some difference that put one or the other above ?

[@LodanZark]

Same parts, same feeling, if the enclosure has the same thickness and same plastic will sound the same too, probably it's cheaper getting the elite than getting the standard f300 then buying the sanwa parts later.

[@kimitachi22]

@@LodanZark Ok thanks you for your information

[@JoystickNY]

kimitachi22 great questions, after that mod the it actually feels the same to me. Mod = elite pretty much, the only difference i feel is the texture of the plastic, i have both, but if i didnt buy them to review, i would probably buy the f300 because i use hayabusa parts more than sanwa. And i have many sanwa parts at home already. But the answer is mod and elite is the same pretty much ❤️🙏👍

[@JoystickNY]

Orlando Vieira ya, save abit of time and money ❤️🙏🕹

[@gustavomoreno2658]

Great video! Would you recommend sanwa or seimitsu buttons/stick for modding the mayflash f500? I want to play street fighter but also shmups and other arcade games that requiere precision

[@JoystickNY]

I recommend sanwa JLF, its feel just right for everything, seimitsu is abit tough and stiff for my taste, seimitsu is very popular among retro games, sanwa is more popular among fighting games 🙏❤️

[@gustavomoreno2658]

@@JoystickNY thank you for the recommendation! Please keep making such informative and entretaining videos!

[@mr.director6548]

Is the process the same for an F500

[@JoystickNY]

Mr. Director i dont have the f500, but i just check a video for you, seems like the same thing, with the same 5 pin adaptor cable for the f300

[@mr.director6548]

JoyStickNY thanks dude really cool of you

[@malikgreen1215]

please help me ive been following this video for two weekes i got the wire to connect the jlf to the pcb and they both dont fit. the guys form videogames newyork recommended me. what this wire called?

[@fernandocasillasjr]

Try searching for "5 pin JST XH 200mm".

[@killermatt1422]

Does most of the guide apply to the f100

[@JoystickNY]

I never seen the inside of a f100, but if you open it up, and its the easy to plug and play , then it should be similar , if you see soldering, then it a different system 🙏❤️

[@Raijustchillin]

Great video! Although I am having a hard time finding the connector used in the video, ive gone to best buy, micro center and walmart. The link seems to show a specific part for joysticks. Could any 5 pin header cable work just as well?

[@JoystickNY]

RaidaGAWD that part i am not sure, have you try amazon and focus attack site ?

[@Raijustchillin]

@@JoystickNY yes I was able to find it on focus attack after some digging around, thank you!

[@JoystickNY]

RaidaGAWD also arcadeshock is good too, and ebay and amazon, i rotate around depending what i need

[@ultraspinalki11]

@@JoystickNY Can you explain why the Mayflash F300p's joystick had 4 cables, one for each direction, but then the one you installed only had a single cable instead of four?

[@JoystickNY]

Paulo Penado there is a adaptor cable you have to buy, its about 5$, check the description for the link, u can find it on focus attack and amazon 👍

[@alexnostalgix]

2 minutes in already like boiiiiiiiiiiii

[@JoystickNY]

Alex Nostalgix thank you brother 🙏❤️

[@EnriqueMancilla]

Is there a way to replace the buttons with glowing ones? Buttons that light up?

[@giuseppevaldetara6125]

hello !! first of all congratulations on your channel ... great ... i have a hori fightsticker mini can i edit it like this one you showed ?? thanks a lot

[@JoystickNY]

Hi friend, i dont have a mini yet, but i do plan on getting one this year for a review, but i seen some footage, it looks like it requires soldering. I heard the mini is not standard size, if that is the case, i recommend not upgrading it and spend the money on a standard size stick, for example, qanba drone, mayflash f300

[@giuseppevaldetara6125]

@@JoystickNY Hello Master !!! thank you very much for answering me ... I have a play 4 and I play dragon ball Fighter Z and I wanted something more precise ... since the mini is welded I wait for your next video and at most I change it ...

[@mattheodiaz3823]

Great Video! Did have a question kinda related to one I've asked previously I've done further looking since your last reply and found the Mayflash F500 Elite. Now in terms of it vs the Hori Rap 4 which do you recommend?

[@JoystickNY]

I personally like the rap 4 becuz i play mainly ps4 and i use hayabusa. For people who use sanwa and plays xbox and other consoles, the f500 elite would be a better choice. Becuz it would be a waste of money if someone buys a rap4 to swap out for sanwa. U know what i mean?

[@Douphipp455]

Great video!!

[@JoystickNY]

Cpt Ahab thank you as always 🙏❤️

[@Ryune_aye]

Would u recommend getting a f500 with a magic boot and customizing it with a cheap translucent bat top, sanwa buttons and some artwork or the f500 pro?? Btw love ur vids you are super underrated I'll make sure to use your link in the future when I decide to get one, thx 😁.

[@JoystickNY]

lilkumquat those are great options if there is no sale, but becuz theres been alot of sales going on recently, you can actually look around on qanba and razer. The evo was 100, double check their website, unless you need the mayflash for multi platform consoles. What console do you play on?