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Monoprice Dark Matter Arcade Fighting Stick + 0.5' Cat6 Ethernet Patch Cable Expired

$76.30
$121.28
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Monoprice has Dark Matter Arcade Fighting Stick for Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Android (43710) + 0.5' Cat6 Ethernet Patch Cable (7498) for $76.28 when you follow the instructions below. Shipping is free.

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  1. Add both to cart:
  2. Proceed to checkout
  3. Apply promo code DAY
  4. Your price will be $76.28, shipping is free
About This Item:
  • Customizable Vewlix style button layout
  • Directional input toggle switch
  • Easy to manage lockout with the tournament lock switch
  • Features a Turbo Mode option
  • Show your personality with customizable panel artwork
  • Direct USB connection provide a low latency arcade experience
  • Supports Sony Playstation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC's running Windows 7 or Later, and Android 4.0

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    • This offer is $17.21 lower (18% savings) than previous Front Page deal that earned 27+ thumbs up
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    • 1 Year Replacement Warranty
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Please Follow These Instructions:
  1. Add These Two Items To The Cart:
    • Monoprice [monoprice.com] has Dark Matter Arcade Fighting Stick for Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Android (43710) for $99.99
    • Monoprice [monoprice.com] has Cat6 Ethernet Patch Cable - Snagless RJ45, Stranded, 550MHz, UTP, Pure Bare Copper Wire, 24AWG, 0.5ft (Black) (7498) for $1.29
  2. Apply Code DAY

    Subtotal $101.28
    Discount with code DAY has been applied -$25.00
    Shipping Discount -$8.99
    3-6 business days FREE

    Estimated Total $76.28
  • About This Item:
    • Customizable Vewlix style button layout
    • Directional input toggle switch
    • Easy to manage lockout with the tournament lock switch
    • Features a Turbo Mode option
    • Show your personality with customizable panel artwork
    • Direct USB connection provide a low latency arcade experience
    • Supports Sony Playstation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC's running Windows 7 or Later, and Android 4.0
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  • This price beats the previous FP Deal by $17.21
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Model: Monoprice Arcade Fighting Stick Controller, Retro Gaming, Arcade Joystick, USB Port, Compatible with Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Android - Dark Matter Series

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Decided to bite as my Qanba Obsidian [amazon.com] has been acting funky lately with missed button presses and a mushy feeling joystick; thanks OP. There's also 2% cash back via an online site that I find very reliable which I took advantage of. (Can't mention name here)

I was going to pay around $50 shipped for replacement Sanwa parts. But for about $30 more I could get a new stick that also has Sanwa parts and I can switch components between the Qanba Obsidian and Dark Matter as needed to have a working stick for quite a while on the cheap. Well, that's the mildly retarded plan at least laugh out loud

Total order was $93.02 as I got a few other items to take advantage of the free shipping. In particular, I purchased five 2ft extension cords [monoprice.com] as I find them useful for managing large power bricks that take up half the space on a standard power strip. If you are into old school retro consoles you know what I mean and how annoying the problem is. (Looking at you Colecovision)

I also got a 3pack of Hook and Loop Fastening Tape [monoprice.com] to help manage cable clutter. If you do purchase the stick, I recommend getting a few other things that you might need to take advantage of the free shipping as I'm too much of a cheap basterd to pay for delivery costs on those previously mentioned items.

Also, I've heard a few users at Reddit complain that these Dark Matter sticks are using counterfeit Sanwa parts [reddit.com]. It would be nice if people here could confirm or disproves these claims; I'll try to post pics of the parts for future reference at least...
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My friend just told me that the PS5 has a huge flaw with fighting games where the USB ports cause Input lag so trust me no one is going to be playing competitive fighting games on PS5 anyway.
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ihatemyhonda
02-16-2023 at 09:39 AM.
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I think it's great that it's universal. But would it work for the ps5?
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nobigdee
02-16-2023 at 10:12 AM.
02-16-2023 at 10:12 AM.
Quote from ihatemyhonda :
I think it's great that it's universal. But would it work for the ps5?
It works with a ps4 controller connected to a ps5 playing a ps4 game if that's what you're asking about. I haven't tried usb-c cable to connect a ps5 controller though but most likely will not work

With this price, it's a no brainer. it won't make you good in fighting games though lol
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02-16-2023 at 10:16 AM.

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02-16-2023 at 10:16 AM.
Quote from ihatemyhonda :
I think it's great that it's universal. But would it work for the ps5?

It's not compatible to the PS5. https://www.amazon.com/ask/questi...QW2EWYTJ/?
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02-16-2023 at 10:41 AM.

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Quote from ihatemyhonda :
I think it's great that it's universal. But would it work for the ps5?
My friend just told me that the PS5 has a huge flaw with fighting games where the USB ports cause Input lag so trust me no one is going to be playing competitive fighting games on PS5 anyway.
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02-16-2023 at 10:42 AM.
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Does anyone who has this know how the input lag is on this and what kind of PCB board is inside?
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AkemiS
02-16-2023 at 11:24 AM.
02-16-2023 at 11:24 AM.
Quote from wilmer007 :
Does anyone who has this know how the input lag is on this and what kind of PCB board is inside?
I couldn't find any info about it other than that it's a clone of Mad Catz' Ego. Whatever board they're using in there, is in here.

For the price you can't beat getting a chassis with full Sanwa parts for $80ish though, even if you want to drop a Brooks into it.

EDIT: FWIW several reviewers said they didn't notice any input latency since it piggybacks off a native controller. YMMV.
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02-16-2023 at 12:14 PM.
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So this only works via USB connection, no wireless / Bluetooth compatibility?
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02-16-2023 at 12:58 PM.
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Better than the 8bito?
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02-16-2023 at 02:09 PM.
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How is the quality of the joystick and buttons?
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Decided to bite as my Qanba Obsidian [amazon.com] has been acting funky lately with missed button presses and a mushy feeling joystick; thanks OP. There's also 2% cash back via an online site that I find very reliable which I took advantage of. (Can't mention name here)

I was going to pay around $50 shipped for replacement Sanwa parts. But for about $30 more I could get a new stick that also has Sanwa parts and I can switch components between the Qanba Obsidian and Dark Matter as needed to have a working stick for quite a while on the cheap. Well, that's the mildly retarded plan at least laugh out loud

Total order was $93.02 as I got a few other items to take advantage of the free shipping. In particular, I purchased five 2ft extension cords [monoprice.com] as I find them useful for managing large power bricks that take up half the space on a standard power strip. If you are into old school retro consoles you know what I mean and how annoying the problem is. (Looking at you Colecovision)

I also got a 3pack of Hook and Loop Fastening Tape [monoprice.com] to help manage cable clutter. If you do purchase the stick, I recommend getting a few other things that you might need to take advantage of the free shipping as I'm too much of a cheap basterd to pay for delivery costs on those previously mentioned items.

Also, I've heard a few users at Reddit complain that these Dark Matter sticks are using counterfeit Sanwa parts [reddit.com]. It would be nice if people here could confirm or disproves these claims; I'll try to post pics of the parts for future reference at least...
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Quote from QueensGambit :
How is the quality of the joystick and buttons?
It's sanwa parts (the gold standard in all fighting games except mvc2).
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02-16-2023 at 02:20 PM.
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Does anyone know if this uses Sanwa parts?
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pandanub
02-16-2023 at 03:03 PM.
02-16-2023 at 03:03 PM.
Never thought I'd see a fight stick on here, really don't need a 4th but this one is tempting
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