Decent quality fightsticks are generally designed to last a long time. This makes sense considering how expensive they can be. So how long does a fightstick last? The answer is it depends. If we’re talking good quality fightsticks with Sanwa or Semitsu parts, then, without maintenance, and a decent amount of use, it will typically … Read more
The first fighting game that I took seriously was Street Fighter IV. The year was 2009 and it’s fair to say that I was a bit of a scrub. I had played many fighting games before that of course. I was a big fan of Tekken, and even though I was average at best at … Read more
Daigo, Infiltration, Justin Wong, JDCR, Knee, and Saint. These are some of the best professional players in the world in their respective games. And what do they have in common? They all use fightsticks. So what fightstick do pros use? The answer is they all use a variety of different fightsticks. Some have modded sticks, … Read more
I recently went over to a friend’s house to play some street fighter V. As usual, I’m kicking his ass when, from the corner of my eye, I see a familiar object. It’s a Mayflash F300 fightstick but it looks pretty beat up. You see, my friend isn’t a stick player, he plays on the … Read more
One of the first things you need to learn about using an arcade/fight stick is how to hold it. While it may come naturally to some, it’s always good to establish a solid baseline technique. In this guide, I will show a variety of different ways to hold your arcade stick. It’s worth pointing out … Read more
