Fight Stick

[DividedByMankind]

Hi. People that are good at fighting games. Is it easier with a fight stick than a actual controller?

 

I am not that good at fighting games. Especially understanding controller map lay outs.

 

I have started a game long time ago called Battlefantasia, lets say if i was to get a PS3 fighting stick, will this game be easier in understanding the lay out than a actual ps3 controller? 

 

and if so, any good recomendations on fight sticks?

 

thanks.

Edited May 21, 2020 by DividedByMankind

[DEMON]

You mean an Arcade Stick. There's various kinds you can get, including hitboxes that don't have a stick. But no, if you're not great at fighters, an arcade stick won't help and will likely be more of a learning curve to get into fighting games than a controller is. Unless you have actually had experience using one and know for a fact you can pull off the moves easier with one, but there is no reason to go out on expenses if it's just a "will this make fighting games easier for me?"  because no it won't. It'll definitely make doing combos easier down the line after you have got used to it, but I would get the basics learnt via a controller first, then if you get decent at fighting games on controller, think of investing in an Arcade Stick.

[DividedByMankind]

8 minutes ago, DEMON said:

You mean an Arcade Stick. There's various kinds you can get, including hitboxes that don't have a stick. But no, if you're not great at fighters, an arcade stick won't help and will likely be more of a learning curve to get into fighting games than a controller is. Unless you have actually had experience using one and know for a fact you can pull off the moves easier with one, but there is no reason to go out on expenses if it's just a "will this make fighting games easier for me?"  because no it won't. It'll definitely make doing combos easier down the line after you have got used to it, but I would get the basics learnt via a controller first, then if you get decent at fighting games on controller, think of investing in an Arcade Stick.

ok. Thank you.

[Vergil]

An Arcade stick won't magically make you better. You need to invest lots of time with it to learn it well. If you not gonna play lots of fighting games i don't suggest getting one. I play many fighting games, im just used to controller. 

 

I personally have the Hori fighting commander controller. Really nice one. Its not as expensive as a stick either 

Edited May 21, 2020 by Vergil

[mackenzie129]

Arcade sticks are laid out differently so depends on what you're more comfortable with. I found injustice on PS4 more difficult with a controller than on 360 that I did with a arcade board. But it takes practice

[JavaNext]

Honestly no, a fight stick does not make you a better player. It depends on what you're comfortable with, if you have trouble with button placement on a regular controller, it will be worse with a stick as you have no muscle memory for it.

However, IF you practice a lot it might be better for you in the longo run, but it takes effort.

That said, if you want to try one get a Hori Fight Stick Mini, its very cheap compared to other sticks and youll be able to see if you like how it feels.

Edited May 21, 2020 by JavaNext

[DividedByMankind]

Okey, thanks alot guys, i think im a invest in one then and practice with it instead since i really dont understand these combos in the guide for this game. But thanks again

Edited May 22, 2020 by DividedByMankind

[LoveInHell]

A fight stick. ? The title got me laughing, its cute though. I hope you do well on those fighting games, man. 

[DividedByMankind]

2 minutes ago, LoveInHell said:

A fight stick. ? The title got me laughing, its cute though. I hope you do well on those fighting games, man. 

 

Haha, yeah  

[Hentekorino]

I was in the same situation as you, being a bit unsure on whether or not I wanted to stay with a stick so I ended up buying a cheapo one to see if I enjoyed the new feel of using a stick vs a controller. Decade later I have like 5 random sticks laying around and have built a couple lmfao. They definitely didn't make me better inherently, but I really, really enjoyed the way it felt playing fighting games using a stick over a pad after I adjusted. 

 

Some recs for cheapo sticks that can be easily modded to get better parts (which is what I did with my first stick): Mayflash F300/F500, Qanba Drone.