SNK fighting joysticks tempt PlayStation 3 importers

Got a bit of couch cushion change weighing you down? Need a little something to revitalize that PS3 love affair? You've come to the right place, friend. SNK has just unleashed a new duo of fighting sticks over in Japan, and both are downright drool-worthy. The new controllers are being launched alongside King of Fighters XII this July, with one featuring artwork from the title and the second boasting a Neo Geo throwback vibe (pictured after the jump) that should resonate quite well with gamers of yesteryear. The tandem is priced at ¥6,279 ($65) and ¥5,229 ($54), respectively, though we get the feeling it'll be import or bust for us Yanks.

[Via Joystiq]

[(Unverified) Posted May 15th 2009 4:11AM]

vista is gay

[(Unverified) Posted May 15th 2009 4:22AM]

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[(Unverified) Posted May 15th 2009 4:40AM]

I can see this turning into a 3 page flame war over OSes.

[Level 5 Posted May 15th 2009 6:03AM]

Says he with the ZOMGCUTEPUPPEH!!!!! icon. Idiot.

[(Unverified) Posted May 15th 2009 4:11AM]

Where can I order one that can shipped to U.S?

[(Unverified) Posted May 15th 2009 4:44AM]

Why does one pad have 6 face buttons, and the other 4 face buttons? Last time I played KOF ('99 version, that came out in.... 2000), there was just 4 buttons anyhow?

[(Unverified) Posted May 15th 2009 4:49AM]

I see 8 and 9 buttons. I wonder what the P9 buttons is for? I guess it's programmable combo button or something.

[(Unverified) Posted May 15th 2009 5:05AM]

I said face buttons, i.e. the big face buttons; you wouldn't really want to use the small buttons on a joystick in a beat 'em up as main buttons.

I'd imagine you'd program those for 3x punch, etc, if you wanted, whereas people who don't like using that kind of thing (poeple who like it as close to the arcade as poss, perhaps?), would stick to the big buttons.

So, why the discrepency between the number of BIG face buttons?

[(Unverified) Posted May 15th 2009 6:35AM]

One is a standard six button arcade stick the other is the neo geo 4 button deal, i guess

[teradome Posted May 15th 2009 11:21AM]

I looooove the throwback model, but I hate that it's only 4-buttons. Seems like there's still room for bringing up two more full buttons so we can Capcom on it as well. (I know, I know, blasphemy.)

[Reisa Posted May 15th 2009 7:15AM]

POWAH DUNK!

[(Unverified) Posted May 15th 2009 7:55AM]

@ Samo: The classic Neo Geo stick (4 big buttons) can still be applied to any King Of Fighters game (or any other SNK fighter for that matter) because they utilize only 2 punch and 2 kick buttons, unlike Capcom fighters which usually utilize the 3 punch/3 kick formula. I'm guessing the reason for the 6 button stick is because SNK realizes Street Fighter IV is uber popular right now and are trying to appeal to both Street Fighter fans and King Of Fighters fans with that stick.

Personally, I like the classic stick better anyway. Ash being on the 6 button stick messed it up for me.

[(Unverified) Posted May 15th 2009 9:07AM]

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I will be selling these, when they become available

[(Unverified) Posted May 15th 2009 1:06PM]

@ martiniex: How much?

[MrJones390 Posted May 15th 2009 12:00PM]

dreamGEAR has an Arcade Fighter stick and classic pad coming out for Wii and PS3 as well. It is pretty much exactly like the one pictured. I expect it to pop up on http://www.dreamgear.net and in stores soon

[peepeeland Posted May 15th 2009 2:38PM]

100 MEGA SHOCK!!!

[(Unverified) Posted May 15th 2009 6:56PM]

No thanks--I'll keep my TE SF IV stick.

[(Unverified) Posted May 26th 2009 12:08PM]

i just purchased a TE sfIV fighting stick and the think sux arse... i returned it right away. X- Arcade stick is much better

[(Unverified) Posted May 26th 2009 12:23PM]

Well, I love mine--no problems with it whatsoever. Quality parts. Durable. Functional. Great button layout.