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Binding: Accessory Brand: Hori EAN: 0873124001822 Label: HORI Manufacturer: HORI Model: UHP3-07 Platform: PLAYSTATION 3 Publisher: HORI Release Date: December 29, 2008 Sales Rank: 578 Studio: HORI
Features:
*Hi-end next generation arcade style controller.
*Turbo (20times/sec) function can be set up on all buttons.
*The 8 main buttonds are designed and placed on same layout as the arcades.
*With toggle switch, the stick control can be directed to PS3 controller's directional pad, left stick, or right stick controls.
*Recommended for fighting, action, shooting, FPS, and other games that are available through PlayStation Network.
Rating: - Very clunky joystick
I've never played with such a clunky, robotic joystick. When moving the joystick in a qcf (quarter circle forward, think ken/ryu from SF2) it feels like i can only move the stick in a square. There is no smooth or fluid motion with the stick at all.
The buttons are responsive but that's about the only good thing. The curved layout makes me more likely to hit the wrong button rather than on a normal arcade where they are just in a line. Half the time, I'm more focused on trying not to hit the extra two buttons on the side rather than what move I need to do next.
Rating: - Great stick!
This stick is excellent. Even with the stock hori buttons it works really well. Most people could use this stick without any complaints without doing any modding to it all. However, I just put in some sanwa snap-in buttons last night, and it is as close to the arcade as you can get in the comfort of your own home. This is a must-purchase for any 2d fighting fan.
Rating: - Wow ...amazing I love this stick
I mostly use this with my pc but man this is amazing for its price, just swapped out the buttons with the sanwa ones...the ball and square gate takes some getting used to can't really pull 360's too well, it will take some time, but if you are looking for the best bang for the buck this is it.
Rating: - Great Fighting Stick!
For 90 dollars you cannot go wrong so get this stick while it lasts. I'm a big fan of Hori products especially there joysticks. They are great for ps2 fighting games, ps3 fighters like Tekken 5, Soul Calibur, SSF2HDR, and upcoming games like Street Fighter IV. If you have a HRAP2 then it is pointless buying this stick unless you just want the ability to exit a game without having to use the ps3 controller, but if that does not bother you then just purchase the ps2 to ps3 adapter. This is pretty much the same stick except that the HRAP3 has the home button. The buttons do not bother me as much as other players, but if you want, you could always swap them for sanwa buttons. Overall this as close to arcade perfection as you could get and it beats having to pay $130 for the import version of this stick.
Rating: - Stick with Hori...
Street Fighter II HD Remix, and Street Fighter IV have fueled the fire for fighting games again and people are once again looking for a good quality stick. For the money, you can't beat this stick. All of you searching for an arcade quality joystick without breaking the bank can look here. The Hori Real Arcade Pros were easily over $120 in Japan so this is a bargain. It uses a Sanwa joystick which is one of the best if not the best quality joystick around. It uses buttons which are made by Hori which are a tad spongy to me, but the beauty of this stick id that you can easily swap them out for Sanwa or Seimetsu buttons if you want a true arcade unit in your home. Sanwas can take millions of presses.
For the average person, this stick will be more than fine, for the hardcore fighter, this stick will serve as a base for upgrading. Being a Japan stick, you get the ball type stick rather than the typical US baseball bat. WHen I first tried the ball type years ago, I didn't like it. Then I got used to it and it offers a bit more speed and control when playing fighters. I refuse to use anything but the ball type now. Buttons are arranged in the Japan curved arcade cabinet style which again, I prefer now compared to the straight button layout. Add turbo functions for shmups and you've got yourself a fine stick for the price. I personally also have the Sega Virtua Stick High Grades (available only through Japan imported) and those are all Sanwa with a 6 instead of 8 button layout. SImply the best. Second is the Hori here, and about $50 cheaper.
THose looking at the upcoming Street Fighter IV Mad Catz ones...I'm a little weary as Mad Catz doesn't exactly scream quality but supposedly they are all Sanwa Parts as well. I'd hold off until they are out. That and they are sixty dollars more than this. Avoid the cheaper SF IV ones, those are not made with arcade parts and your stick will most likely fail at some point.
Pros:
Curved button layout
Sanwa Japan style ball stick and convex style buttons
Hori quality
Upgradeable buttons
Price
Cons:
Hori Buttons (not a bad thing except for the most hardcore)
Limited availability
- Very clunky joystick
- Great stick!
