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Curses! D-pad revision is 'limited edition, promotional item'
by Xav de Matos 
on Aug 20th 2008 12:00PM
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 12:07PM DeXterminator said
Thanx Microsoft. What the hell are they thinking?
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 12:11PM GiggityGiggityGoo said
I like the color. The green controllers we have in the states are way too bright.
There is no way I'm buying a soccer game to get it though.
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There is no way I'm buying a soccer game to get it though.
Posted: Aug 20th 2008 1:08PM (Unverified) said
That green is pretty close to (if not exactly the same as) the Halo 3 edition green. So you too could own this lovely shade today.
As an aside, I love my green controller/console. It's unique and not at all as "Sickly" as the post describes it. It's more "Spartany"
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As an aside, I love my green controller/console. It's unique and not at all as "Sickly" as the post describes it. It's more "Spartany"
Posted: Aug 20th 2008 12:19PM ZEBRA NINER said
I don't care too much about the D-pad, but this doesn't make much sense. It's like they are saying, "We've giving a much needed improvement to this product!!! Although, we only did it to 5 of them.... have at it consumers!"
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 12:21PM (Unverified) said
well I'm thinking the only reason they arent saying anything about a US release yet is because they're just going to surprise us later.
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Posted: Nov 12th 2008 10:15AM (Unverified) said
I think microsoft is correctly assuming that Pro Evo 09 would more than likely be under appreciated in the US, therefore not offering the bundle there
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 12:22PM Magic Whiskey said
This sucks. I'm going to write my congressman. Get a petition going. Take a nap. Host a bake sale. Form a human pyramid. Paint an inspirational image of a small child petting a white dove and take up Yoga.
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 1:12PM Magic Whiskey said
I might. I just might.
I'll also support Public Broadcasting, give to the Fine Arts Fund, help out Jerry's Kids, and spend time in a soup kitchen.
Thanks a LOT, Microsoft.
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I'll also support Public Broadcasting, give to the Fine Arts Fund, help out Jerry's Kids, and spend time in a soup kitchen.
Thanks a LOT, Microsoft.
Posted: Aug 20th 2008 12:32PM (Unverified) said
Pro Evo 09???? Sports Fans???? How about Fight Fans...Don't know how many Dragon punches I've missed due to this Next-Gen oversight...Basicly..Capcom make some money and your own Controller. O'& just a U.S., release to screw the others back>>>
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 1:02PM (Unverified) said
Capcom, nor any third party can make a controller. This generation Microsoft made all accessories require the ol MS key. Thus only MS and those willing to fork over a shitload of money can make accessories.
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 3:47PM AoE said
@Jay...
Capcom has teamed up with MadCatz to create an arcade stick for SFIV. It is MadCatz making it though, so I think we can all safely expect it to suck?
The good news is, if you're actually serious about fighting games (though I've gotta question that, since you don't already own one) Hori has been releasing pretty nice arcade sticks for the 360 since around the time DoA4 came out. They're only $60, and worth every penny.
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Capcom has teamed up with MadCatz to create an arcade stick for SFIV. It is MadCatz making it though, so I think we can all safely expect it to suck?
The good news is, if you're actually serious about fighting games (though I've gotta question that, since you don't already own one) Hori has been releasing pretty nice arcade sticks for the 360 since around the time DoA4 came out. They're only $60, and worth every penny.
Posted: Aug 20th 2008 12:52PM (Unverified) said
This just confirms a new controller is in the pipes. If they announce it now the old ones in market now won't sell. They won't announce it till the last moment.
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 1:54PM Dano said
Considering any games that we would want to use an uber-directional d-pad with have been modified to support the analog stick(s), this would have minimal impact to games already in the wild. However, I wonder what the impact would be on games that actually leverage the d-pad?
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Posted: Aug 25th 2008 1:24PM (Unverified) said
Ah good god MS, you should've revised that DPad ages ago.
Just apply it to all new pads, go on, you know you want to, go on.. go on...
Everyone will buy a new one.. money.. MONEY.. MONEY!!
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Just apply it to all new pads, go on, you know you want to, go on.. go on...
Everyone will buy a new one.. money.. MONEY.. MONEY!!
Posted: Aug 20th 2008 4:09PM (Unverified) said
Wait, so what's different about this D-pad. It looks the same.
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Posted: Aug 20th 2008 5:06PM (Unverified) said
The d-pad isn't jutting out of its holding spot on the cotroller. It looks like the d-pad is more snug in the plastic casing, hence better functionality.
Look at the revised model above and look at this:
http://geizhals.at/img/pix/164921.jpg
The difference is subtle.
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Look at the revised model above and look at this:
http://geizhals.at/img/pix/164921.jpg
The difference is subtle.
Posted: Aug 20th 2008 9:32PM (Unverified) said
Thanks for the input Crowd..But, yeah already own the DOA arcade cont. since it's release, however I also have issue with that as well...finding the stick a lil' to sloopy.. Atleast for some SFII ... Hori is the way to go though... & I forgot about all that Evil Empire crap MS pulls with 3rd paty gear... Thanx
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Posted: Aug 21st 2008 4:52AM (Unverified) said
Ummmm Pro Ev? Does that game even use the d-pad???? Why not bundle it with SFIV? Or is that far too logical for MS??
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