Welcome to the “Ask An Expert” section of our blog! Meet Tom “Button Master” O’Neil, your go-to guru for all things fight sticks. Tom’s journey began with a simple passion for competitive gaming, which quickly evolved into a deep fascination with the mechanics of fight sticks. So, don’t hesitate! Dive in, ask your questions at [email protected] and I’ll get back to you!
Button ghosting occurs when a controller registers unintended inputs due to multiple buttons being pressed simultaneously. High-quality fightsticks typically have built-in mechanisms to prevent button ghosting, ensuring accurate inputs during gameplay.
A wiring harness, in the context of arcade sticks, fight sticks, and gaming controllers, is a collection of wires, connectors, and sometimes protective sleeves designed to transmit electrical signals between various components within the device.
Lever tension, in the context of arcades and fight sticks, refers to the resistance or stiffness experienced when moving the joystick lever. The tension determines how easily the joystick returns to its neutral position (center) after being moved and released
Ball-top and bat-top are two common designs for the top handle of a joystick used in arcade and fight sticks. Each type offers a distinct feel and grip style, catering to different player preferences and comfort levels.
A gate, in the context of arcade sticks and fight sticks, is a plastic or metal component that surrounds the joystick’s base and determines the directional input’s shape and feel. Gates are usually installed beneath the joystick’s dust cover and play a crucial role in guiding the joystick’s movement, providing physical boundaries and feedback to the user.
Sanwa buttons and joysticks are high-quality arcade components produced by the Sanwa Denshi Company, a Japanese manufacturer of arcade parts and accessories. They are well-known and highly regarded in the gaming community for their reliability, durability, and performance, making them a popular choice for arcade sticks and fight stick enthusiasts.
A button layout refers to the arrangement and configuration of buttons on a game controller, arcade stick, or gaming keyboard. The layout is designed to provide an optimal gaming experience by placing the buttons in a way that allows for efficient and comfortable input during gameplay. Button layouts can vary across different types of controllers and gaming devices, as well as between game genres.
The WASD layout refers to a common set of keys used for movement controls in computer games, particularly for first-person shooters (FPS), third-person shooters, and other genres that require real-time directional input. Located on a standard QWERTY keyboard, the “W” key represents moving forward, “A” for moving left, “S” for moving backward, and “D” for moving right.
