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Seen this posted on a couple of forums but MarkMan made a basic breakdown of the new SF4 Tournament Edition Fight Sticks compared to the Hori Real Arcade Pro and Sega Virtua Stick High Grade. The breakdown shows the dimensions and weight between the 3 sticks.

It's interesting to see how the Madcatz Fight Stick Tournament Edition shares some attributes with the other sticks. It's as if the design is a blending of the best of both worlds.

So are you one of those who thinks size really matters?

"Here's some quick data I had.... If anyone cares...

WEIGHT COMPARISON
1) Official Street Fighter IV FightStick Tournament Edition

• 6.5 lbs; 2.95 kg

2) Hori Real Arcade PRO

• 5.7 lbs; 2.59 kg

3) Virtua Stick High Grade

• 6.5 lbs; 2.95 kg

MEASUREMENT COMPARISON
HEIGHT (measuring from bottom of base to tallest point on panel)
1) Official Street Fighter IV FightStick Tournament Edition

• 2.75 inches; 69.85 mm
• Including Joystick: 5.0 inches; 127 mm

2) Hori Real Arcade PRO

• 2.75 inches; 69.85
• Including Joystick: 5.0 inches; 127 mm

3) Virtua Stick High Grade

• 2.25 inches; 57.15 mm
• Including Joystick: 4.5 inches; 114.30 mm

VERTICAL LENGTH

1) Official Street Fighter IV FightStick Tournament Edition

• 10 inches; 254 mm

2) Hori Real Arcade PRO

• 9.0 inches; 228.60 mm

3) Virtua Stick High Grade

• 9.5 inches; 241.30 mm

HORIZONTAL LENGTH
1) Official Street Fighter IV FightStick Tournament Edition

• 16 inches; 406.40 mm

2) Hori Real Arcade PRO

• 15.75 inches; 400.05 mm

3) Virtua Stick High Grade

• 13.75 inches; 349.25 mm"

Props to MarkMan for going above and beyond to keep the community informed about the sticks.

I wonder if we'll see another comparison between the standard Fight Stick and the Hori EX2/Fighting Stick 3 and Mayflash budget minded sticks.