Some of the stuff i'm showing isn't recent but i figure i'd take some pictures finally.Btw the joystick is the (hori real arcade pro 3 special edition) PS3 version
Those HRAP3s are very nice, but eishh on the $150 tag back then. Now you can get them for $80-$100, which is a much nicer price. I just use a Hori EX2 DOA for Xbox 360 and I have no problems with it. It works just as well as my Neo Geo old style controllers. My only minor complaint is the stick is a little looser, but that could be fixed with clickier micro switches. Also, I could add a 8-way plate to it if I wanted to improve it. Still, I pull off my moves with no problems. When i get a PS3, I will definitely get one of the HRAP3 models.
Is there a good place to get PS2 Hori sticks of high quality? I keep finding there aren't any available or they are jacked up to $150-$200.