The Sanwa/ebten GGXrd LE stick vs MCZ TE2

[tokin fuyou]

Did anyone else get this stick? Has anyone opened it up and looked inside at the parts? What I really wanted to know was what they thought of it compared to the Madcatz TE2. Supposed to be the same lever and buttons, but I noticed something about the lever in particular--the control seems to be much more responsive on this stick compared to the TE2, especially when it comes to motions and diagonals. I really want to find out why that is.

 

My execution was crap on the TE2 but it becomes decent merely by switching sticks. I don't need to ride the gate to do motions and I can IAD 3/4 of the time now just from that little change. I tested it with three games: GGXrd, SFIII:3SO, and AH3LM with the same results across all three.

 

Maybe my TE2 needs a new JLF or something? Unless I know why there's a difference, I won't know what to fix.

[tokin fuyou]

It looks like the stick is back in stock.

http://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/japanese-import-playstation-3-accessories/13015-guilty-gear-xrd-sign-arcade-stick-ebten-limited-ps3-ps4-en.html

[blackraen]

 

Maybe my TE2 needs a new JLF or something? Unless I know why there's a difference, I won't know what to fix.

 

I would suspect that it is probably just a difference in how you execute between the two controllers.  Looking at the online pictures for the Ebten excusive GGXrd stick, I'd assume it's probably an Exar, and that the whole body is a nice solid metal, similar to my Exar stick.  Depending on how you hold/play, the additional weight and surface on the GGXrd special controller may feel more like it gives you more control, and/or differences in the case acoustics may be giving you better feedback on where you are with the lever.

 

I would doubt technical issues with your component parts as the cause since that would manifest a little more significantly.

 

I'm not a fan of the Exar stuff because the cases feel a little blown to me, but if that is your preferred case type, they do make them nice and big.

[tokin fuyou]

Well, I can't say it's an issue of perspective or execution. I put the two side-by-side and measured the distance needed to get a diagonal registered. The Ebten/Sanwa stick didn't need to be pushed as far to get the diagonal compared to the TE2 (which has to rest on the gate to register on mine). I'm currently looking into locating the screw holes on this thing so I can open it up.

 

I was also told to try swapping the JLF's pcb between the two and see if there are any changes. It could also be a difference in mounting height as well. In any case, I need to buy some new tools and do some actual comparisons. If I find anything, I'll take and share photos.

 

BTW, what's an Exar?