How I replaced the cable on my MadCatz arcade controller [TE2]

They've been together for many yearsPartnerIsn't that right?

We ran together to the horizonbike· · ·
We got through the tough training togetherspike· · ·
I've been holding it ever since I was an apprentice.Knife· · ·

Speaking of a fighting gamer's best friend
yes!"アケコン'.

My arcade controller has supported me through small social gatherings, large official tournaments, and many other gameplay experiences.
Due to certain circumstances, it was no longer available, but it has now made a surprise comeback, and we would like to share the joy of this with everyone!!

MadCatz Fight Stick TE2

The date was August 28, 2014.
I've been waiting for this moment.
P4U2 (Persona fighting game) specificationsFight Stick TE2Release!

Can be used on PS3 and PS4.
Optional side share button installation.
One-button access to the interior.
As someone who has been using MadCatz arcade sticks since the PS3 days, I had no choice but to jump on the offer.

However, an incident occurred that forced me to give up using this arcade stick.

Disadvantages of special cables

Most arcade controllers, including those from HORI, have the main body and cable integrated into one unit.
However, this arcade controller requires a cable to connect the console to the PS4.The wolfThis is what has happened.

I think they designed it to prevent breakage when carrying it around, but this is the accident that happened because of this design.

You might not understand it just by looking at this, but if you look at the next image it will become clear.

Yes, you can enjoy Okesa Persimmons in the form ofThe black plastic part is missingIt is.
The terminal part, which is the part that is subjected to the most stress due to repeated movement and removal, broke.

MadCatz's collapse and resurgence

Some people may think that if the cable is detachable, it is sold as just the cable.
But it didn't work!
2017: MadCatz goes bankrupt.
With the last remaining stock, MadCatz products disappeared from the market...

But!
MadCatz is not dead!
No, he was thought to be dead, but he rose like a phoenix!

It was only this month that I found out that cable mail order had resumed.
I made a suicide mission to the online shopping site as quickly as possible.
And I got it!

2!
Two in case something happens (bankruptcy)!
Each bottle costs 300 yen, so two bottles cost 600 yen! Cheap!
Together with EVOMouse padAlso purchased!
I was tempted by the free shipping offer for purchases over 2000 yen...

But it was cool and easy to use.

The Miracle of MadCatz's Revival

MadCatz has made a comeback in response to the enthusiastic support of gamers.
As a user, I would like to continue to support them by purchasing their products so that they can continue to bring better devices to the world.
It's almost a miracle that a bankrupt company can be revived.

*With MadCatz MMO7 mouse