Sega Virtua Stick // LEGENDARY ARCADE STICKS

Let's look at the Japanese Virtua Stick (HSS-0136) for the Sega Saturn! This arcade stick not only has a unique layout but it’s also super fun to play. The Virtua Stick was released for the Sega Saturn, PlayStation 2, PC, and even the Dreamcast. We are going to focus mainly on the Sega Saturn and PlayStation 2 models. A lot to go over here, so let’s dive in!
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[@FragBenitez]

Man I binge watched all your videos last night, excellent production! Clear explanations, and I loved the various shots of the sticks. Keep up the good work, I subbed to your channel.

[@ScanlineCity]

Thank you so much! Love hearing these kind comments!

[@FragBenitez]

@@ScanlineCity yeah man, also I gotta say I envy that room, a room tour would be amazing!

[@ScanlineCity]

@@FragBenitez I'm planning it for sure. Would you rather see a highly produced version like the ones iv been doing or something more off the cuff

[@FragBenitez]

@@ScanlineCity oh yeah a more relaxed walkaround type of video would be great, for that behind the scenes look IMO

[@PhysicalMediaOnline]

Loving the content man. Keep it coming!!!

[@calebrocha7518]

how have i missed this channel? Very cool channel, great content and format. Keep it up.

[@analoguebeast3061]

Just found your channel today and damn! I am impressed by your fight stick collection and content!

[@2a03g]

You deserve way more views and subscribers. Please keep the videos coming.

[@chrisbrooks7975]

Loving the channel mate. I just bought a boxed one of these in great condition, can't wait to get it and give it a run on the MiSTer

[@YooShark_]

Yo the quality of your content is killer! Insta subbed! Keep up the good work

[@ScanlineCity]

Thank you!

[@Billy_Dino]

I'm freaking out dude your channel is so f cool!!!

[@Victorino_PL]

I have a Sega Saturn version of this stick. It's truly great! Great video and I really like your channel and videos. Great job! 💪🔥

[@c2ironfist]

Quality videos Loving them a lot Also never knew these came out for the ps2 and pc

[@EvilwaveJOE]

new suscriber!! the channel i didn't know that exist, but what i need in my life!!

[@invalidletterdept2662]

You combine two things I love very much: awesome arcade sticks and retro wave vibes. Love the content man keep them coming

[@ScanlineCity]

Thank you!

[@arcadedbeast]

Exactly! I'm rewatching these episodes on the regular

[@puchomagic1872]

I need to update my.. nice work

[@TVindustries5000]

I got converters just so i could use this stick with ssf4. the seimistu ls56 short shaft joystick is my favorite joystick. i still have the og buttons and iv had to repair it from raging in my late teen years (snapped the buttons from the pcb) also the layout of the buttons is genius. the left bottom button is exactly the AM2 fighter layout along with the neo geo/sf layouts. also unintentionally good for run button for UMK3/Trilogy play

[@mcsweatshop]

Wow awesome video.

[@Haru_VII]

This is such a beautiful stick, especially compared to a lot of the other alternatives during its time.

[@michaelromeo9567]

You forgot the main position of the VIRTUA stick: Virtua Fighter arcade position: Thumb always on the Guard button _Point finger on puch _Middle Finger on Kick. The Hand never moves for faster inputs and faster button combinations. as in Japanese arcades. 😉😎.

[@MugiMo510]

I was wondering if that position was how I was supposed to use the VF layout

[@richardgmiami]

As an owner of two of the American versions of the Virtua Stick, I can confirm that the joystick is super mushy and has no micro switches. Back when I bought them, I got the two with a pc adapter for like $60 altogether. So really no regrets at that price point. Also, if you're into using various console sticks and adapters on PC, you should totally get JoyToKey (joytokey.net/en/). You can map the stick inputs to the keyboard which is good for some games that won't recognize the stick as-is #notsponsored. Also, awesome intro. I subbed just for that.

[@ElectricNikkiGames]

Seeing this in 2023 and I’m thinking that button layout would actually be great for Street Fighter 6. Would be great to have drive party or drive impact on that thumb button below light kick.

[@hapcampbell]

The odd button layout always turned me off to buying one, but I always loved these SEGA sticks (great video, by the way)

[@gameboy8425]

Sick intro!

[@parceromaniaco9667]

Cool video, keep up the good work. Pro-Tip: You can just tap into the main PCB instead of using the button daughterboard for a much cleaner mod.

[@ScanlineCity]

Thanks! That's a great tip. Iv thought about doing that but I worry about my soldering skills with close points haha...guess I gotta try it

[@AlfaTrion]

The B button on my Japanese stick doesn't fire so I'm hoping its just the button and not the PCB that is fried there. Will swap it out soon to see! Great idea to add the quick disconnects. Thank you! Also why is this the first time I'm seeing this awesome channel! Definitely subscribing :)

[@mikedisher30]

That hat is friggin sweet SSEEGA 👍

[@RedRanger2001]

The PS2 version that is black with silver accents and green joystick handle and buttons almost looked like if Sega released the Virtua Stick V2 in the US to match the American Saturn console colors....

[@johndee759]

Thank you for making this Video. I would like to see your room.

[@teddybeer6206]

How am I still not subscribed to this channel? Let's correct this right now.

[@fthprodphoto-video5357]

I purchased 10 if those sticks on sale for 7,99 with the psx adapter included back in 2001, unfortunately I had to sell my video game collection after my hearth surgery in 2011 but I kept my neogeo arcade cabinet and a chipped segasaturn with 50/60hz switch and 4mb of ram ;)

[@loganintheusa]

Awesome video, I have just got two. One is coming with an awesome Seimitsu joystick but the other one is ASCII. If I want to mod the ASCII one I saw the Seimitsu LS-56-01-SC-K in FA, I read that maybe I need to buy a plate compatible? Do you know what plate? Thx man!

[@homehome4822]

gr8 detail

[@reservoirdog1]

To get to the joystick, you just need to pierce the art around the screws and then the LS-56 should be a drop in mod as long as you remove the mounting plate.

[@mukiex4413]

I'm working on a pair of refits - imgur.com/gallery/8dusclP I really love this layout. Somehow Sega made a layout that works for: - Mortal Kombat 3+ (run button!) - Guilty Gear (5 buttons across the bottom!) - Literally every 3/4/6-button fighter

[@jonathanthompson4296]

Nice work! And using a twin-stick body...so boss. That looks awesome!!!

[@mukiex4413]

@@jonathanthompson4296 Thanks so much! My next plan on the LED model is to: - Clean up that 100Yen sticker (Literally printed that one out and quickly taped it over the no-longer-in-use turbo switches) - Add an adafruit powerboost 1000 'n a second battery so the USB cable doesn't need to be plugged in for the lights - White antennas for the bluetooth, which should match the body better. Your video is 100% the inspiration for me gettin' this one. The actual Twin Sticks are hopefully going into a nice custom box that will be compatible with the latest PS4 V-On title (and all the older ones) edit: the top panels look like they use the "universal mounting bracket" you mentioned in the Hori Real Arcade Pro video! I didn't realize what that was 'til I saw it in your vid! 2nd edit: I wish I could buy HSS bodies. ^o^

[@s3np411]

Is there a guide to install a brooks retro board in the hrap3?

[@leonchiu1981]

I love your hat

[@samuraispiritsx]

I hope you will do the Neo Geo aes stick video and talk about if its possible to use a UFB in it.

[@joebombable]

This Video Inspired me to buy the HSS-0136 again, I bought the 0130 & was disappointed at my 136. But I realized I had enjoyed the layout on the 136 more than anything in the world. I modded my new one with a Taeyoung Joystick & Crown Buttons with a wireless brook Mod.

[@ScanlineCity]

Awesome!

[@joebombable]

@@ScanlineCity is $170 usd too much for a ps2 version?

[@ScanlineCity]

@@joebombable I dont think so. That one on ebay right now looks nice too. I'd snag it if I were you

[@namillerable]

I have one currently I'm modding. I bought a universal mounting plate and was able to put a sanwa and or an ls-40 in it. I want to use crown buttons and a wireless brook board like you did. Was it hard to fit the brook wireless pcb in? I'm kinda worried it won't fit.

[@horroRomantic444]

I have this stick. Got it from a Goodwill for $20.

[@Eigengrau608]

I found mine on the side of the road decades ago

[@joebombable]

Got the Playstation 2 Virtua Stick, Modded it with a fight board, I found that 16mm was a clean install in the Start, Select & Turbo. (Which I made Home.) Is there a way to buy new PCB for the Joystick? Also I was thinking about adding Styrene to my Saturn stick overlay. Going to experiment with that, also going to polish and Sand the stick so it feels smoother to the touch.

[@noureddinedaira]

Thanks Joel for info ! I plan also to mod it with UFB. You can order an LS-56-01 and replace the PCB, microswitch.

[@Khinh-xq6lx]

for sega saturn version doesn't wire for button can be disconnect for mod?

[@northdakotabeast1547]

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[@craigjuan5744]

I might get me one of these when I get a Saturn this year. Kinda sucks that I have to peel off that sweet looking art if I want to replace the buttons and stick. I wonder if someone online has printable art for the stick...

[@ScanlineCity]

I know I found one years back...I'll try and find it in my archive...if I was smart I saved it

[@push_start_button_6008]

Welcome. Awesome reviews :) tell me is the usb version the original segi product?

[@ScanlineCity]

Yes it nearly identical to the Saturn version other than no "Saturn" logo and obviously a different PCB. Its also kinda cool that the USB cable has the Sega logo on it

[@mirthadecasper8550]

Do you maybe know when the Dreamcast goblin mod video will be released? Because your arcade sticks videos are AMAZING bro .

[@ScanlineCity]

I love getting these comments asking about new episodes. It's not shot yet so I'd say a few weeks away. VSHG and Virtua Stick Pro are up next and perhaps I can do goblin mod after that.

[@davecosta9362]

Scanline City That would be very nice (Y)

[@zaneiken07]

The L, A, and B buttons are actually in a Virtua Fighter layout.

[@ScanlineCity]

Yeah it would certainly work great for VF2

[@ludensregisluciscaelum7636]

Is this compatible with the DreamCast in someway? Does it need an adapter or fits right away into the DreamCast port?

[@ScanlineCity]

Yes it would but there are many saturn to DC adapters. I'd check out the innovation adapter or total control adapter

[@HKT-4300]

I got lucky and got a Seimitsu stick in mine, but man.. the buttons really do feel like complete garbage.. dunno if i wanna drill into it to fix em...

[@homehome4822]

Hey man, do you remember what grit sand paper you used for the Virtua stick? I looks really good with the clear coat over it.

[@ScanlineCity]

I would use three grit levels. Basically something super rough to get all the gunk off. Something in the middle to make a bit smoother and then something super fine to make it nice and smooth before you apply a clear coat. Very important to apply a clear coat so that it does not absorb your hand oils.

[@homehome4822]

I'm on it 👍 thanks my man!

[@alejandrocruz-lemus9603]

I know this is an old comment, but I just purchased a virtua stick being inspired by this video and want to do a similar mod, any other tips when it comes to sanding it?

[@manuel0578]

which CRTs do you have?

[@mukiex4413]

Edit: Also, someone is working on a plexi plate layer for the HSS-0136, in case you're interested: www.arcade-projects.com/forums/index.php?thread/7690-alberto-s-repro-control-panel-group-buy-discount-available-for-large-order/&postID=172193#post172193 If you're looking to replace the art on that "clean" stick, there's this awesome French dood who made a printable Illustrator file for it from scratch: imgur.com/a/bYhYUN6

[@jasp2003]

I just picked one of these up and was sad to find I got the bad stick :( Is there anything I can do without ruining the artwork??

[@HK-pp1sl]

Can I swap this with Sanwa sticks

[@RetroClash95]

This was my first real arcade style stick. I was so excited to clear games with it, but I ended up hating the feel on the joystick. Shortly after, I realized i got the ASCII version 💀

[@ScanlineCity]

Mod that baby!

[@RetroClash95]

@@ScanlineCity I'd love to! Only problem is I don't want to mess with that original artwork. It probably won't happen 😂

[@ScanlineCity]

@@RetroClash95 ugh...I get it

[@CaseTheCorvetteMan]

Where did you get that hat? Links in the description!!!

[@sinredzone]

I modded this stick and made repro artwork that looks identical to the original

[@ScanlineCity]

Awesome! Nice work!

[@sinredzone]

I can send it if you want it

[@ScanlineCity]

@@sinredzone yes please! [e-mail]

[@flottenheimer]

Could you please review the new SEGA Astro City Mini Arcade Stick. (Recently released in the EU and US - Available again in JP).... Please.

[@ScanlineCity]

I'll try and remember to open mine tomorrow to see how similar it is to the Virtua stick high grade. Not sure it warrants a full video but perhaps a mod video?

[@flottenheimer]

@@ScanlineCity Anything on this stick from you would be much appreciated.

[@andrewksmash8138]

I get the sense that he doesn’t like that the joystick is mounted under the art 🤔

[@sabishiihito]

Ashamed to admit I cannibalized mine for the LS-56-01 inside.

[@ScanlineCity]

Dont worry I have a graveyard of my own arcade stick mistakes

[@herocity1165]

So decided to revisit this series I was wondering are you ever going to do a Neo Geo video to me that stick deserves legendary status everybody knows the Neo Geo clicky joystick

[@ScanlineCity]

Problem is I never liked the OG Neo geo aes stick haha

[@herocity1165]

@@ScanlineCity that's fair, can't wait to order my Mas.. thank you for continuing to do such great work for the community

[@ScanlineCity]

@@herocity1165 I will say though I have been interested in modding that stick to see if I can like it

[@ndrinks5550]

I never got the love for this stick. With the odd layout and finishing work that potentially needs done it just seems easier to either buy a Hori stick or build your own with whatever buttons, stick and artwork you want. I get that owning the original thing itself it pretty cool for collectors, but for actually playing games on anything but the Saturn it seems needlessly awkward.

[@TheRealDustinNunn]

Why did you re-upload this video for? Copyright srike?

[@ScanlineCity]

I uploaded the wrong export cause I'm an idiot. Didn’t mean to include the top plate mod because I ended up hating it haha

[@patrickhawthorneLS]

Im a big sega fan but i hate the virtua stick and its not simple to mod either,the stick is too short and the button layout doesnt line up well with the stick and i expected arcade buttons,not spongy pcb ones. For what i paid for them,i expected alot better and not need to mod it I also dont like sanwa,i my goto arcade cuttons are concave jamma,i wish i could mod it with jamma Great video btw

[@noureddinedaira]

I hate you ScanLine City ! Because of your fantastic video, I just bought the HSS-0136 seimitsu, HSS-0136 PS2 version and HSS-0130 !!!! you have ruined me :) Next step UFB modding

[@ScanlineCity]

That what I'm here for! Blame it all on me! That's an awesome setup! Think of it this way...you can keep them forever and will always be cool.

[@theycallmejpj]

I found the Saturn stick overrated if I’m honest and I got mine cheap about 15 years ago

[@ScanlineCity]

Yeah to me I would never use it unless modded.

[@louiscolangelo2082]

I don't see many people commenting that they have this, sounds like he and I are the only ones. Unfortunately... this stick is awful :( aged very poorly. I found a converter cable from Saturn --> Dreamcast, and it still doesn't feel good.

[@ScanlineCity]

Stock and with and ascii joystick I may agree. But modded along with a seimitsu joystick I think it's pretty awesome....but that's not easy. Either way nostalgia is always a powerful thing. I think it's very fun to use

[@magacop5180]

Shame it’s so damn tiny.