Has anyone tried this PS3 Versus fightpad?

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Has anyone tried this PS3 Versus fightpad?

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it's made by PDP, who understand can be pretty hit or miss. Though it is licensed by Sony. I saw one at GameStop and it lets you feel the d-pad through the packaging. It has a really nice clicky feel to it. And I kind of like that it's wired (if it's not bluetooth, then wired is best). Anyway, curious if anyone has one/has thoughts?
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That does look cool, though I'm not sure how effective it would be since I've never used any third party controllers on any console before. I don't have any way to compare is what I mean.

Though I must say, from the picture you posted, I don't see a d-pad anywhere. Or a right stick for that matter (Though obviously one isn't needed for fighters). Is the d-pad on the back of the controller or something? Also, how much did it cost?
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fight pads don't have the left or right analog sticks. They are made with the sole intention of playing .... fighting games! :)

I have the MadCatz wireless SF4 pad now, which I actually like a lot. I'm interested in this though because (A) it's wired, which is very reliable for online play and (B) the clicky d-pad so cool feeling. Reminds me of like, NGPC or something. Y'know? Seems an interesting feature.
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I have one of those. The joystick is spectacular [I like it because I am a huge fan of the Neo Geo Pocket, and I wanted those controls on a console]. My only complaints are that the buttons, while low enough to the base of the controller to allow for quick commands in fighting games, do not have as good of a tactile feel to them, and feel a bit cheap. Other than that, it is a great controller, and I enjoy it.
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noiseredux wrote:fight pads don't have the left or right analog sticks. They are made with the sole intention of playing .... fighting games! :)
Then whats the stick looking thing on the left side? You know, the small round gray coloured part?
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MrEco wrote:
noiseredux wrote:fight pads don't have the left or right analog sticks. They are made with the sole intention of playing .... fighting games! :)
Then whats the stick looking thing on the left side? You know, the small round gray coloured part?
The d-pad.
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Why get some crappy third-party knock-off when you can get the real thing? :)

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By far my favourite controller this entire generation. If you like the clicky neo d-pad style, you owe it yourself to get one of these.
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irixith wrote:By far my favourite controller this entire generation. If you like the clicky neo d-pad style, you owe it yourself to get one of these.
how much? Where?
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Looks to be import only. And checking NCSX and Play Asia it's been discontinued. I'd try eBay, but an initial search doesn't show anything.
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noiseredux wrote:
irixith wrote:By far my favourite controller this entire generation. If you like the clicky neo d-pad style, you owe it yourself to get one of these.
how much? Where?
http://www.nin-nin-game.fr/japanese-imp ... d-usb.html

Seriously, well worth it. If you don't have enough, save what you're going to spend on the cheap thing until you've got whatever the difference is.
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