I just got this game and really want an arcade stick. I see some Hori ones on play-asia and wonder if I should import.

Whether you should import or not somewhat depends on which Hori stick you're looking at.  I have the Hori Fighting Stick EX2, which I found in a local Gamestop for $60.  You can also find it at Amazon and a number of other places (it might be branded with Virtua Fighter or even Soulcalibur IV, but it's the same stick).  It's not exactly the best quality stick ever made, but for $60 I'm plenty happy with it.  It's a lot of fun to use and feels like it should be fairly durable. 

They have a stick that's a step up from that, but it's at least double the price and does require an import (I think it's part of their Real Arcade Pro line, although I don't remember the exact model number or anything).  I don't have any hands-on experience with it to tell you how much different it is, but it probably depends on how much money you're willing to spend and how picky you are about your arcade sticks.  For most people, I would say the EX2 would be just fine and is a good bit cheaper and easier to find.

Im on the same boat as Ravioli Sumo.
Theres a Hori PS3 Fight Stick 3 on amazon for like 40$, is that one any good? How does it compare to those more expensive fighting sticks. Is it similar?
im not a hardcore fighting fan , and was thinking of picking up SCIV and prolly a stick. what should I go for?

The EX2's are pretty good my friend has had one since the start of DOA4 and its still in good condition today. Ill be purchasing a SCIV one from Play Asia hopefully in the next few weeks when I get the money.

The EX2 isn't too bad. I got a copy of VF5 and the Hori Stick for $60 a while back and it's worked well for me.

Hori sticks are pretty amazing for me, although I'm not very picky when it comes to sticks. Although I do prefer concave buttons with a ball stick.

The EX2 ones are decent.

If you are on ps3 and want a really good stick, either get an HRAP3, or the Virtua Stick High Grade.

That is my preference.

I cant stand the Fight Stick Pro on the PS3 because of the button layout.

I am currently using a t5 stick with a ps2/ps3 converter.

The Hori EX2 is awesome.  I'd picked one up if i were you.

I just found some really high quality sticks.

These are hard to come past, but you should not hesitate to pick one up.

http://sdtekken.com/2008/07/29/great-deal-new-exclusive-hori-real-arcade-pro-sticks/

Its leagues better then a shitty EX2.

I picked up the EX 2 [soul calibur] ed one this week and I like it a lot, I am working on modifying it 

"I just found some really high quality sticks.

These are hard to come past, but you should not hesitate to pick one up.

http://sdtekken.com/2008/07/29/great-deal-new-exclusive-hori-real-arcade-pro-sticks/

Its leagues better then a shitty EX2.
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"The EX2 ones are decent.

If you are on ps3 and want a really good stick, either get an HRAP3, or the Virtua Stick High Grade.

That is my preference.

I cant stand the Fight Stick Pro on the PS3 because of the button layout.

I am currently using a t5 stick with a ps2/ps3 converter.
"

I cant recomend the Hori EX2 enough.  I have not playd SC4 with anything other than the arcade stick.  Its also nice with most of the arcade games in the Xbox arcade, so when trying to decide between a PS3 stick or 360 I went 360.

"InuFaye said:

"The EX2 ones are decent.

If you are on ps3 and want a really good stick, either get an HRAP3, or the Virtua Stick High Grade.

That is my preference.

I cant stand the Fight Stick Pro on the PS3 because of the button layout.

I am currently using a t5 stick with a ps2/ps3 converter.
"

T5 as in Tekken 5? I wasn't sure if a converter would work.
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Hmmm.. I've contemplating buying this as well.