MadCatz StreetFighter IV FightStick is kinda crappy
February 16th, 2009 Posted in Hardware, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
I don’t know about your experiences with MadCatz, but I’ve owned a few N64 Racing Wheels, countless controllers, and a PS2 DDR pad all manufactured by MadCatz, and I must say, they all sucked.
It looks like MadCatz is continuing their traditional of making garbage gaming peripherals as Joystiq readers are reporting that their StreetFighter IV FightSicks aren’t working like they should.
MadCatz, however, said to Joystiq that it’s normal a few (read: a lot) peripherals are defective. They are even urging owners of defective sticks to call MadCatz for repair.
At least you’re trying MadCatz, at least you’re trying.
February 18th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
The tournament edition is FAR better. It uses Sanwa stick and buttons.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
They used to make crap, but their new Street Fighter products are really something special. There is some reports of a very specific quality control issue involving 1 loose washer.
Not even the majority of the sticks exhibit the problem, but if they do, they are paying for 2-way shipping, and fixing the problem for free. That’s quite a bit different from the MadCatz you remember.
And when the washer is secure, the product is outstanding.
February 19th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
[...] MadCatz has recently taken the time to address the community, saying that the problem with defective FightSticks is not as wide spread as originally thought. [...]
March 18th, 2009 at 10:17 am
[...] a small number of displeased buyers, MadCatz’ Street Fighter IV branded FightSticks have managed to fly off the shelves. In fact [...]