Arcade Box Shell, no Wiring

http://www.arcadeinabox.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=34

Basically, new to VF, but not really to fighting games in general. I've been wanting to buy a Stick for a while, and this seems like the perfect opportunity.
Basically, I was wondering what exactly I would have to do to get this to be operational, or if this is even a good idea in general.
Anything is appreciated really.

 

First off they don't give you detail on what type of buttons or joystick it is. Most VF players prefer Sanwa but this one might have Happ. You need to check up on that.

Second off you need a wired circuit board to make this work. You can do it yourself if you want to learn a little bit about soldering and electronics. However it's probably wiser to get a pre-wired one from sites like SRK.

Third off, if you really don't want to go through a lot of trouble than you can just order a mod/custom from 001 or others.

 

My only problem at the moment is money, or lack thereof. If I could get the stick and mod for around 150, I'd be happy.
But you enlightened me, that's way too much trouble. Guess I'll go bother 001 or someone on SRK.
Thanks.

 

This looks pretty nice to me for $150:

http://www.arcadeinabox.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=42

 

if you wanted to shop around for a full custom comparable to arcadeinabox i'd check here.

http://forums.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=131127

you might have to register since it is for members only.

 

The sticks look nice enough. I don't think you can get a happ stick in them though (I never heard of this magna or whatever brand they have listed).