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Playstation 3 Soul Calibur IV Arcade Stick | 
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| From: HORI
Category: Video Games
List Price: $59.99
Buy New: $53.14
You Save: $6.85 (11%)
Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 8471
Platform: Playstation 3
Media: Accessory
Edition: Limited
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: PlayStation 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.2
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0 x 0
MPN: UHP3-40
Model: UHP3-40
UPC: 873124001594
EAN: 0873124001594
ASIN: B0018OCJ60
Release Date: June 24, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Ships Within 24 Hours - Satisfaction Guaranteed!
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| Features:
| • | Licesned by Namco Bandai Games. | | • | Arcade style controller for PlayStation 3 featured with Soul Calibur 4 characters | | • | Turbo function on all buttons and D-Pad. | | • | Turbo can be set up to 3 levels (Fast, Normal, Slow). | | • | Recommended for Fighting, Action, Shooting, and Classic games that are available through download. |
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Product Description
Specifically designed to enhance the fighting game experience. Replicating the look and feel of an arcade!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
 Very Durable and Accurate Joystick July 29, 2008
C. E. Barnes (Chicago, IL)
24 out of 24 found this review helpful
I got this joystick so that I can practice my skills on Soul Calibur 4. When I received it in the mail from Amazon, I was surprise of the quality of it. It seems to be just like a real arcade stick. It is a very good weight, metal base and the design of SC4 is nicely done on the controller, something you will see in a real arcade.
Let get to the facts.
- It is wired. I had a problem with this, but the cord is very long, which was necessary for my setup in my basement. I have my PS3 on a top shelf to keep it away from the kids, yet the cord is long enough for me to sit back on my futon and play.
- It is PS1 PS2 compatible. I believe this was done with a firmware update, but I had no problems playing Street Fighter Alpha Anthologies.
- It is accurate. I played Tekken 5 DR on it and everything works great. I practiced Heihachi's move set and now I realized how people are able to do the combos that they do online, it is because of having such a joystick. The real test was playing Street Fighter. I was concerned when I read reviews about the joystick having a square base and some people complaining about it. To me, it makes things a bit better than a Circle base. It is not as tight as you will feel in the Street Fighter Arcade Joystick, nevertheless it is in no way sloppy, it is just a preference.
- It Clicks. Yes the controller clicks, but the clicking can work in your favor if you make it work. Each time it clicks, the joystick is making a command. If you are seeking accuracy, then you can time it based on the audible clicks the joystick makes. It clicks just enough to make the sound, yet it doesn't get in the way of performance.
- The eight buttons are layered in a downward arc. I read that it is an unnatural position to keep your fingers on all the buttons. I agree with that. If you are one of those players who likes to keep all of your fingers on the buttons, this controller may not work for you. But if you can train yourself to use certain buttons steps at a time, then it is no problem.
If you are new to a joystick and a pro with the control pad, then it may be a bit hard to adjust, but the rewards are there. I am more practiced at a control pad and I had to refresh myself with doing a Dragon Puch facing the right. My left hand isn't conditioned as well as I like so I spent the night just practicing the Sho Ryu Ken. Turns out I benefited from it. Just had to get adjusted.
I like quality products and this doesn't feel like a cheap toy. I only paid around $40 for it, but I honestly feel it could be worth much more.
Be confident when purchasing this August 13, 2008
James Michael Sadek
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I could not have said it better than the two previous reviewers. I am thoroughly happy I spent the money for this and was impressed with Amazon's shipping (if you live in Texas you're in luck since Amazon has a warehouse in Dallas and can get the item to you much quicker than advertized).
If you are a fan of the fighting genre than this is a must buy.
Great joystick September 7, 2008
James Ces
It's a great joystick for Soul Calibur. Definitely worth the 50 or so I paid for it. Another nice thing is that since it is usb other fighting games on the ps3 can use it. And if you have old ps1 or ps2 fighting games and a backwards compatible PS3, you can use this stick on those games as well.
Awesome! September 12, 2008
J. Vos (Dyess AFB)
The Soul Calibur 4 arcade stick makes it so much easier to do the difficult combos. If you're a fan of playing online this is a must have.
Super extra for our game playing! September 19, 2008
Natascha Tomlinson (South Bend, In)
This 'stick' is so much fun that our children fight over who gets to use it over the normal controls. We will be purchasing another one of these very soon!
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