HORI Xbox 360 Fighting Stick EX2

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Product Description

• XBOX 360(TM) ARCADE STYLE FIGHTING STICK
• CREATED IN THE SAME STYLE AS ARCADE DESIGN
• RECOMMENCED FOR FIGHTING & CLASSIC ARCADE GAMES THAT ARE AVAILABLE ON XBOX LIVE(R)

Customer Reviews

Reviewed on 2008-07-05 Great arcade stick for your 360 and your PC This is another high quality fighting stick from Hori that upholds the reputation of their fighting sticks for other platforms. If you love arcade style games (especially fighting games), you will enjoy the feeling of using this control. One of the best things about this product is that it will increase your enjoyment of all your arcade style Xbox Live Arcade games as well as current fighting games. It can also be used with your PC. The quality of the arcade stick is more of the same for Hori. The stick itself is very responsive and well suited for fighting game moves that require finesse. The control face features the B,X,Y and A,RT,LT in typical fighting game configuration, great for practically all fighting games. However, RB and LB are located at the top edge along with Start, Back, and the Dashboard button which effectively places LB and RB out of reach during heated play. A feature that I always felt was overlooked in Hori fighting sticks is the heavy plate on the bottom of the control. This prevents you from lifting or moving the stick around on your desk or tabletop surface during play. Of course, the joystick functions as a D-Pad, not an analog stick. This (like other Hori fighting sticks) is an EXTREMELY accurate and responsive control which makes it wonderful for most players. However, I have encountered some guest players who were not accustomed to using an accurate control and needed a little time adjusting to it. The controller is NOT wireless and uses a USB cable to connect to the Xbox 360 console or PC. The Xbox Live headset can be connected to the controller on the edge facing you. When connecting to your XP (and probably Vista) PC, it is recognized and given a default driver that works great with practically any application. Some software might require the use of a different driver. There are custom drivers out there if you don't mind doing some tinkering. Overall, this is a great product that will provide you with more accurate control than the D-Pad and more fun playing arcade style games.

Reviewed on 2008-06-17 Must have accessory for fighting games & classic arcade games I received my Hori FS EX 2 yesterday and must say that I really like it! It has a very solid feel to it and it simple to use. The joystick is really responsive and makes a clicking noise that reassures you that you made the correct movement. I've played this stick on the following fighting games: * DOA 3 * DOA 4 * Virtua Fighter 5 * Rumble Roses XX Pros: - Auto-recognized on DOA 4. When playing VS mode, you'll now see a picture of the FS EX 2, as opposed to the wireless game pad on the screen. I thought that was cool, even though the picture reflected the original DOA FS EX 2, which has been discontinued. - Real easy to use and customize (granted if the game allows you to customize the functions of the buttons). - Solid base and non slip rubber points on the bottom. Cons: - The clicking noise does get annoying after a while - The FS EX 2 is not compatible with all games - especially games that use the left analog controller. You'll be able to start the game, but you won't be able to move the object (craft, person, etc.) - Not wireless Over all, I'm giving this fighting stick a 5. I think it's well worth the money and a must have for fighting games and classic games that you'll find on Xbox Live (like Galaga, Pac-Man, Asteroids, etc.) For fighting games, this stick makes it much easier to perform your moves, when compared to the game pad.

Reviewed on 2008-06-04 The Hori Fighting Stick in my opinion I'm new to the fighting game genre being mainly an FPS (First Person Shooter)gamer, but I decided to try Dead or Alive 4 for the Xbox 360 and as most fighters know the 360 controller isn't exactly ideal for these types of games so I had many options as far different controllers go, but since I like to explore different ways to play I choose the more traditional arcade stick. Basically since I purchased this peripheral my execution has improved dramatically. It takes a little getting used to as far as learning how to hold the actual joystick, and where to put the entire unit(lap or table), but once you get used to it you should notice improvement in your game. Also and I haven't confirmed this, but I have heard that this is almost neccessary for most to effectively play Virtua Fighter 5. In conclusion I am satisfied with my purchase.

Reviewed on 2008-04-07 Hori Fighting Stick - the only choice I play Virtua Fighter 5 - I love Virtua Fighter 5. I am looking forward to Street Fighter HD, Street Fighter V, Samurai Showdown 3D, and the like. . . As such, I think this joystick is a worthy investment. I may not have the reflexes of a lot of the other Virtua Fighter brothers out there - but at least with this joystick I can do the moves and actually compete. Oh - if only to be 18 again.

Reviewed on 2008-02-29 Excellent Quality The fighting stick is a little on the expensive side--especially since it is not wireless--but it is a quality product and well built. I wish it had all the buttons a standard XBOX 360 controller had because this fighting stick can be used for hours w/o your hands cramping up.

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