I've used both the X-Arcade and the Real Arcade Pro sticks. The Real Arcade Pro stick leaves the X-Arcade in the dust. It is far, far more responsive and being Japanese it makes the slight clicky noise when you hit the directional inputs so you know when you've hit the input right. They buttons are also cirsply responsive and the curve fits perfectly with the way your fingers are arranged. Furthermore the Real Arcade Pro is not by any means light. Unless you're absolutely flailing about when you play, it is not going to move on you.
I have competed in several fighting game tournaments and without fail every single person I've asked has agreed that the Real Arcade Pro is the best stick around. I have one myself and it's worth every penny.







