This stick is less of a follow-up and more of an alternative to the original Panthera as both emphasize different features. Right now the biggest turn off is that the panthera looks like it takes a lot of extra work in order to customize the artwork. If you guys have a panthera and have changed the artwork I would love to know how difficult it was or what the risks of damaging it where.
All rights reserved. The $199.99 price tag, like the original Panthera, didn't help either. No need for unnecessary shapes. Outside of those minor concerns, Razer delivered a capable alternative to OBSF-30 buttons. Nori panels are available as well for the Obsidian, if you're a fan of that layout. If you are looking for a more hardware mod-friendly solution, despite the lack of art customization support, then there is the original Panthera.
Just a little bit of elbow grease, and you're good to go. vewlix layout is so obsolete and stupid, just add more space and it’ll make a world of a difference. I still would have preferred a detachable cable but the compartment works. Similar to Mad Catz' Arcade FightStick Tournament Edition 2 series, the buttons are surrounded by the plexi instead of being stacked on top. The Panthera Evo's approach is a lot more blended-in. Which one of these four would y'all recommend? Upon further inspection, I noticed different soldering points on the Akemi. Since Razer's switches are based on the Cherry MX mechanical switches series, I will look into trying different models out. Today I take a look at the Razer Panthera EVO and give my thoughts on it. You can play games with the Panthera Evo on PS3 but will It even includes the common Japanese mounting structure found on other sticks so you can opt for a Seimitsu lever if you want. I'm thinking about getting the Qanba Obsidian with the Noir plate.
The clean and smooth plexi panel surrounds the common Taito Vewlix arcade layout. Do note that the stick has its own audio playback driver so it must be disabled if you prefer to hear audio elsewhere. Might want a big surface if looking to do mod work. Wanted to ask one last time before I committed. The Panthera Evo feels a bit flimsy when carrying it and sometimes when placed on my lap but it's still manageable. It obviously has flaws but it's by no means a terrible stick.
The only reason why I prefer the other two is because of the Sanwa, The only thing I'm looking for really is the ability to change the face and/or mod things. This in turn prevents full closure of the stick. All original content Copyright © 2008, http://www.iplaywinner.com. After that, changing artwork would be a breeze, with the same ability of being able to easily open it up like a te2+. For what it is, these buttons are very good. In the end, I realized that it's not trying to one-up its brethren. To separate both the top and bottom portions, you would have to disconnect the headset port plus the wires for Start and Share buttons. I'm looking for the ability to change the face and/or mod things. Much like the general body design, the top panel is also aiming for a simple look. If you want a more custom design, Razer also has a template available. The headset functionality is also fully available when plugged into a PC as well which is neat. The straightforward body of the Panthera Evo does come with a drawback. While there is no technical information about the board, it might be possible that they can work with LED controller boards such as Paradise Arcade Shop's Kaimana kit. With the Akemi boards placed on a pure black button and on a stick with subpar internal access, it would be a wasted opportunity if they are restricted to the Panthera Evo. This results in the stick weighing in at 4.6 lbs. Hori RAP 4 Kai vs Razer Panthera vs TE2+ So I'm finally looking into getting my first stick and have it narrowed down to these three choices. This saves players the trouble of going through the PlayStation 4's menu settings by having a quicker and more convenient solution. For players who are bigger framed or just want the stick closer to their stomach, the port's placement helps in avoiding damage to itself and to the headphone cable when in use. When wanting to use the cable, there is an insert hole where you place the cable's strain relief at. 1 - TATSUNOKO VS CAPCOM MOVES COMBOS, YATTERMAN NO. Press J to jump to the feed.
Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. A little more improvement can help in making Panthera Evo better but for what it is now, it's still a capable stick where some of its core features might be up your alley if you desire them. The clean and smooth, With how relatively daunting swapping the parts can be, Razer really wants owners to keep them as-is. Thankfully, there are anti-slip rubber strips on the bottom so it will stay place on your legs or on a surface. There are good things in the Panthera Evo, though, so I had to think about it in a different perspective. Fortunately, they perform solidly. I'm debating on which stick to get.
Thank you! Despite the name, the Panthera Evo looks like it's more trying to pave its own path than carry on the lineage maintained by the normal Panthera. The only thing you would need to do prior to fully inserting your art is cutting the proper holes with an X-Acto knife or a compass cutter. But if your set on these sticks as said by others before it shouldn't be too hard to modify them to add artwork, the process is fairly simple so even if you mess up it's easily fixed. Razer originally wanted to make sticks with modding flexibility in mind.
Honestly I wouldn't recommend adding artwork unless your getting it done by arcadeshock's service. I'd say if you really wanted easy modding, the te2+ is the best for modding both artwork and parts by far if you don't want to use the heat gun for the panthera. Cookies help us deliver our Services. I also replaced the artwork on it all it took was a hair dryer and some goo gone to remove the glue. Fortunately, they perform solidly. This resulted in the ability to easily open its internals with the press of the button found on the Atrox and original Panthera. While the overall look of the Panthera Evo might seem plain at spots, Razer is aiming for a simpler aesthetic which works. Compared to the other stick, the differences in design and features left me disappointed. Panthera is the best choice overall, remove TE2+ since it’s no longer a supported product, better off avoiding it in the long run. The only thing I heard that's better about the Hori is that it is ergonomic. I'd go for the Obsidian in my opinion, Razer does not sell replacement USB wires for the Panthera. Along with the Hori Fighting Edge, the Panthera Evo is another stick that lacks official support for PlayStation 3. Personally, for customization i would go with a Obsidian or a Mad Catz TE2+, Thanks man. The ideal stick for me would be the Panthera with the Noir layout...man I just don’t understand why they can’t just add more space between the lever and the buttons, I don’t care if it’s still the Vewlix button layout since I only need the far left four buttons but I feel the current vewlix is too close to the lever. If you guys have a panthera and have changed the artwork I would love to know how difficult it was or what the risks of damaging it where. All trademarks, trade names, services marks, characters, media and logos referenced on http://www.iplaywinner.com belong to their respective companies. Different from the switches found on Razer's gaming keyboards, the Panthera Evo features exclusive black switches soldered to mini PCBs called Akemi boards, named after the Panthera Evo's codename. I dont have experince with the other 2 sticks so i cant give an opinion. The change makes it easier to hold on to than the very box-y feel that the Atrox and normal Panthera carry. Cherry MX Green switches on Paradise Arcade Shop's OBS-MX board (left) and Razer's black switches on their own Akemi board (right).Judging by the name alone, I initially came into the Panthera Evo thinking of it as a successor to the original model but it's more of a misnomer than anything. Despite the body not allowing suitable modding, I might end up opening the stick down the line to work on these buttons specifically. I personally have a panthera and i love it. I would also be using this to play games like DBFZ, MK, Persona, and other similar games. Can I get an example? Mad Catz TE2+. You can play games with the Panthera Evo on PS3 but will be unable to access the Home button to exit games or turn off the console. A little nice addition to the Panthera Evo is the addition of a 3.5mm headphone port. The new stick is also made up of mostly plastic with a very small metal panel to keep the core arcade parts in place. If your 3.5mm-based headset features a built-in microphone, it will work as intended. Razer Panthera and Qanda Obsidian is for me is expensive and overprice. I narrowed it down to 4 options after watching various videos about it. The Panthera Evo's delivery was not what I initially expected after what was good with the previous design. You can only work off the same design so many times before it feels like a retread. Five years following, Razer finally went back to the drawing board for a new design. It mostly felt seamless. The only thing I heard that's better about the Hori is that it is ergonomic. The views expressed on http://www.iplaywinner.com do not necessarily reflect the views of the companies referenced within content of this site. Just make sure to take your time with the cuts. Even then, Razer's stick will work on the previous generation console but to a limited degree. With how relatively daunting swapping the parts can be, Razer really wants owners to keep them as-is. I came to Razer's newest stick expecting it to be a full-on successor to the Panthera, similar to what Mad Catz had done for the Arcade FightStick Tournament Edition series. Te2 is super easy for modding and a really nice stick. Right now the biggest turn off is that the panthera looks like it takes a lot of extra work in order to customize the artwork. Between the Razer Panthera and Qanba Obsidian. Doesn't matter if it's your first time just consider it a learning experience, just decide which fightstick you like best. It's also a tad bit slimmer than Razer's previous design. Removing the Panthera Evo's stock artwork isn't that hard to deal with...The new body did make a notable change from the original Panthera in the form of the controller cord. The indecision is killing me. Ultimately, full internal access requires the removal of multiple screws from different parts of the stick, with different-sized screwdrivers required for proper swapping.
While other sticks place them towards the player body, Razer opted to have the port on the right side. When it comes to platform support, the Panthera Evo was designed specifically for both PS4 and PC. This allows for the plexi to be easily removed. There are no comments for this journal entry. Starting with the lever, it's the tried and true Sanwa Denshi JLF. Outside of community-driven projects like Gamer Finger's HBFS series and Paradise Arcade Shop's OBS-MX kits, this is a first for a major peripherals company to utilize mechanical switches in a consumer arcade stick. It still carries aspects such as the rounded bottom portion and angled hand rest but it's deemphasized. yea, honestly dude, people make it sound so difficult to put custom artwork for Panthera, when all you need is a hairdryer which im sure almost everyone has, and just a small bottle of Goo gone which is like less than $5 from home depot.