I want to get a metal pad for my system. I am currently looking at the RedOctane metal pad w/ the PC control box. Anybody have input on that combo? Is there a better combo? Is there a definitive "best under $300"? Thanks.
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You can make your own for around 100. -
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Yeah, if you know how to solder connections, and the right ones at that.Originally posted by emccky
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I had the redoctane pad and didn't like it very much... the fiberglass buttons were arched a little and it required pressure in the center for it to register guaranteed all the time. On the other hand, evilpeer has it, uses it, and likes it, so I don't know what to tell you.
Currently I have a cobalt, and it is the shit. You might want to check eBay and see if there's anything there.Comment
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My redoctane works flawlessly.. except for the fact I now need new panels for it because the ones I have are cracked from overplay. Oh well, they still work anyways. I seriously recommend a cobalt flux though, because they're way more durable and probably have a more arcade feel anyways (red octane's panels aren't on different levels like arcade pads).
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I have a cobalt.
It's hot.
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actually ep the buttons are all at the same level for the cobalt... but it is still > than the redoctane pad. if not for the simple fact that pump it up is impossible on the redoctane pad.Comment
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Pump is impossiable on the cobalt too, there's no middle.
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Oh... I thought that middle panel worked as a button on the CF as well. I guess not.Originally posted by hydrojakep
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So... cobalt flux is the way to go then, eh? Oh, for Hydrojakep and talisman - Pump is possible - there's a wooden block or something holding the center panel up - open it up, remove block, have another button. Or, so says this guy. It's quite a shell out, though.
What do you all suggest for connecting it to the PC (since they don't make a method for it already). Thanks.Comment
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oh I knew pump was possible... I've done it. hydrojakep seems to be the one misinformed here...
as far as adapters go (that's what connects it to the pc), I think there's a thread about them somewhere. I use a redoctane adapter, because it came with my old soft pad. It works just fine, but to play ddr in sm you have to use the code up + start +select once per boot. to play pump, no code is required, in fact with the code in pump won't work.Comment
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Yeh, I found that thread and PM'ed somebody who was going to find out. Though, if anybody finds out what adapters will work without a code, please post here as well.
hydro actually isn't so misinformed, maybe. It seems that the center button is fairly new, as per the CF website.Comment
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