I think I'll be ordering one for SF2 HD... I'm just fiddling around in Photoshop trying to design a custom overlay with my Gamertag in it... once I nail it, I'll be placing my order!
... but, look at the options!(all of which are guaranteed not to offer a true arcade feel).
I don't mind paying Ferrari like prices, just as long as I receive Ferrari like performance! When I receive my stick, I'll post a review along with some pictures (and I won't go easy on it either, especially if I think the thing wasted my money!).
I picked one up one of the Hori 360 sticks from the recent VF5 batch and they arn't too bad. Definately not in the same league as the Japanese PS3 stick I use on the PC, but its good compared to the usual cheap shite that gets passed off as arcade sticks in this part of the world and it performed more then adequetely when I tested it with a few hours of Third Strike.
As for SF4, i'll reserve judgement until they actually start showing the game.
Yeah I've seen some of the shots and it does 'look' amazing.
tbh though I've kind of gone off fighting games. Its too much about quick reactions and counters and things these days and well...I suppose Im just not good enough to find them enjoyable.
DOA4 is pure impossible for me!! Even the easiest setting I find really tough, especially towards the end. I end up just button mashing like a noob. Last fighter I really enjoyed was MvsC2 on the Dreamcast.