Hori Set To Release Wii U Arcade Stick At Launch

With that price I'd rather just stick to my normal gamepad controller...

GamePad all the way.

$100? Not a bad price if it was able to connect to the PS3 and Xbox too.

If it just simply connects to the Wiimote, then will Wii arcade sticks work on Wii U fighting games, too?

Looks like I wont be needing this because I already own the Wii Hori fighting stick. Since this new one is merely a Classic Controller add-on, my old one should work just as this.

@Shiryu I wouldn't be so sure, as the Classic Controller will have to be supported by the games for that to work, then. I'd surmise that this new stick is more akin to the Wii U Pro Controller in its settings so it will work with all games that controller will. I have no idea how many Wii U games will accept the older Classic Controller, but I'd have to think not many, as Nintendo wants to sell the Pro model. Not being mean, I'm just giving you a different perspective, so don't be let down if it doesn't work.

Can't wait to try it out with Smash Bros! XD

All fight sticks are really expensive, but to be honest for 3D fighters like Tekken I find gamepads better.

For people who refuse to accept change.

Speaking of Namco fighting games on the Wii U, I would love to see a port of Soulcalibur V. I had heard it might make its way to the 3DS, but I'd prefer it on the Wii U.

If the stick is the same that appears in the tiny picture, it looks like a revamped version of the sameHori stick I got with Tekken 6 on PS3... and that's not good IMHO because it has microswitches only for the stick and not for the buttons, so it doesn't feel at all like a genuine arcade stick to me...

I'll just stick with my gamepad.

Too expensive, it would be great to have it though...

I still find it pointless to use a stick for 3D fighters.

I was wondering if there will be. Not that I will buy it.

I'll stick with my TvsC Wii Hori stick.

@Burning_Spear #9
Or people who go to tournaments and make money off them.

I use a stick for all the fighting games I have for the 360, except for Dead or Alive. For me to get this stick for Wii U I would have to know if there will be more fighting games on this console first.

@shonenjump86 #19
You mean in the near future, right? There will always be more fighting games eventually.

yeah, cause this kind of control is SO relevant in modern games and surely worth $100. Just like it plays in the arca... wait.

These things are expensive. O_o

it's awesome, but not for the wii-u... i have the mortal kombat arcade stick for ps 3 and a chun-li arcade stick for xbox-360 but for a wii-u i don't want one, simply because of the game pad.

@seronja No one said you had to buy one.

Hmm. Need a bit more info on it before I order one.
Like what is the stick like? Sanwa? Seimistu? or in-house? Same with the buttons. Sanwa or in-house.
If those are cheap in-house parts and not mod-friendly, I'll pass for now.
For only €75 it's nearly impossible to get a stick with high grade components so I'm not all that optimistic.

@bulby1994 A while back I saw the Tatsunoko vs. Capcom one for £20. Of course now availability has dropped soaring prices.

The problem I have with them is size and setup (you ideally need to rest it on something)

Amazing thing, we'll see.

If you already have a Arcade Stick that plugs into the Wiimote i assume it should work with the WiiU also ?

i think it's a good idea. i often play fighting games in the arcades with the stick so i'll be used to this way of playing. really hoping that fingers crossed with tekken tag tournament 2 doing well for the wii U, we will see streetfighter, king of fighters, virtua fighter, dead or alive, soul calibur on the system too.