Post #1 · Posted at 2009-03-04 03:02:05am 16.3 years ago
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My old pad broke like 2 months ago, and I'm extremely annoyed and bored with playing DDR with a controller. Can anyone recommend me some good pads? Nothing to expensive... and as long as it sticks to the floor, I'll be happy.
Post #2 · Posted at 2009-03-04 03:12:24am 16.3 years ago
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If you want to good solid pad and don't want to be arcade accurate, get a red octane 5.0 on redoctane.com
Or get a cobalt flux if you want the best one.
Mymybox bluesharks are liquidating right now, so if you know someone who could pick one up, BUY IT!
Or get a cobalt flux if you want the best one.
Mymybox bluesharks are liquidating right now, so if you know someone who could pick one up, BUY IT!
Post #3 · Posted at 2009-03-04 03:25:45am 16.3 years ago
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I'd say a Cobalt Flux, but they run about 300USD (388CAD).
A cheaper alternative is the Red Octane Ignition 5.0, while a softpad, is 80USD (103CAD), and is compatible with PS2, XBOX (not 360), GCN, Wii, and PC.
A cheaper alternative is the Red Octane Ignition 5.0, while a softpad, is 80USD (103CAD), and is compatible with PS2, XBOX (not 360), GCN, Wii, and PC.
Post #4 · Posted at 2009-03-04 05:49:12am 16.3 years ago
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Nothing too expensive...
Right now, I'm laughing at you guys for even mentioning Cobalt Flux.Post #5 · Posted at 2009-03-04 05:55:16am 16.3 years ago
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Quote: Kyzentun
Quote: Shubox
Nothing too expensive...
Right now, I'm laughing at you guys for even mentioning Cobalt Flux.Post #6 · Posted at 2009-03-04 05:58:39am 16.3 years ago
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Nothing too expensive...
Right now, I'm laughing at you guys for even mentioning Cobalt Flux.Post #7 · Posted at 2009-03-06 02:05:35am 16.3 years ago
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Has anyone actually tried the Ignition 5.0 pads?
1. I didn't even know they already went up to 5.0
2. I heard the 3.0s weren't all that great, so I'm a little "eh" about 5.0.
1. I didn't even know they already went up to 5.0
2. I heard the 3.0s weren't all that great, so I'm a little "eh" about 5.0.
Post #8 · Posted at 2009-03-06 02:31:17am 16.3 years ago
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You just got pwned by the iPod.Post #9 · Posted at 2009-03-06 02:49:13am 16.3 years ago
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lol, I clicked the "Reviews" tab on the page you linked to, and got a bunch of stuff talking about guitar hero. So I clicked the video tab, and got a video that shows a bit of someone doing a 7. Not a 9 where it starts to matter, or an 11 where it really matters what pad you're using, but a 7. And no score screen. Not exactly something to convince a pro that it's a good for hard songs.
Please, don't go around saying any pad is the best unless you have used it and other pads heavily for at least 6 months.
Please, don't go around saying any pad is the best unless you have used it and other pads heavily for at least 6 months.
Post #10 · Posted at 2009-03-06 02:55:43am 16.3 years ago
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Huh, that's strange how GH stuff popped up.
This is the only review the Afterburner got though:
Decent pad for price|Rating:
Comment: It's great for how cheap it is compared to other places. Customer service is decent and helps you rather quickly if you have any problems... usually.
If you're planning on playing on a rather plush carpet, you'll probably need to get a plywood sheet to put it on or else it's really bendy.
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This is the only review the Afterburner got though:
Decent pad for price|Rating:
Comment: It's great for how cheap it is compared to other places. Customer service is decent and helps you rather quickly if you have any problems... usually.
If you're planning on playing on a rather plush carpet, you'll probably need to get a plywood sheet to put it on or else it's really bendy.
An Asian Guy
Portland, OR
Quote: Kyzentun
Please, don't go around saying any pad is the best unless you have used it and other pads heavily for at least 6 months.
FYI, I have used this pad before.Post #11 · Posted at 2009-03-06 03:17:31am 16.3 years ago
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I think this might be out of my league, but I use a slightly modded Fry's Electronic's dancepad. I can manage 
Horatio on it just fine.
Seems simple enough. If you want to stick it to the floor use felt contacts on the bottom of the pad.
Horatio on it just fine.Seems simple enough. If you want to stick it to the floor use felt contacts on the bottom of the pad.
Post #12 · Posted at 2009-03-06 06:29:53am 16.3 years ago
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At this point, I'm willing for any type of pad 
Post #13 · Posted at 2009-03-06 06:36:16am 16.3 years ago
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If you want to stick it to the floor use felt contacts on the bottom of the pad.
I tried that with my DDR Game soft pads and those stickers just ended up collecting dust from the floor; thus, they didn't stick anymore. Post #14 · Posted at 2009-03-06 11:00:08am 16.3 years ago
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Not to mention, you ruin the surface, especially if it's carpet. I thought about taping down my soft pads when I used to play CS a lot, but I doubted it would be worth it.
(I wasn't actually too serious about optimal home play; after a short time, I started playing AC almost exclusively. I am thinking about buying a pad for SM, so I might consider the suggestions in this thread.)
(I wasn't actually too serious about optimal home play; after a short time, I started playing AC almost exclusively. I am thinking about buying a pad for SM, so I might consider the suggestions in this thread.)
Post #15 · Posted at 2009-03-06 11:07:51am 16.3 years ago
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Yes. If I'm not mistaken, the Afterburner can have a USB, but a soft pad will do just as well. The main reason I'm getting a metal pad is because of my ankle, since you can't wear sneakers on soft pads because of possible sensor damage.
Post #16 · Posted at 2009-03-06 12:08:40pm 16.3 years ago
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I think the best DDR metal Pad is DSS SuperNova's pad in Pluit Village. It's the best Pad in Indonesia.
So smooth and challenging, coz there are 60 AAA and 
in that DSS SuperNova Arcade..
for a few month ago..
it was still belong to depok..
but now..
it has been removed to pluit..
just try the pad and enjoy the Supernova Challenge..
So smooth and challenging, coz there are 60 AAA
and in that DSS SuperNova Arcade..for a few month ago..
it was still belong to depok..
but now..
it has been removed to pluit..
just try the pad and enjoy the Supernova Challenge..
Post #17 · Posted at 2009-03-06 01:26:29pm 16.3 years ago
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I am pretty happy with my RedOctane Afterburner. I purchased one with my income tax for 159.99 with free shipping. I bought it on a Thursday and it arrived on a Saturday. It is very sturdy. Looks awesome. The only problem so far is keeping it clean, moving it around and the front connector is a pain. I went to Home Depot and bought some screws for it to stay in the slot. Playing on it is accurate as well. I notice my local Arcade DDR extreme has some misses on it and I play excellently on my new Afterburner. The recessed arrrows help it feel good too. I was very skeptical of this pad because there were "mixed" reviews but all in all I am very happy with it.
Post #18 · Posted at 2009-03-06 11:58:24pm 16.3 years ago
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Not to mention, you ruin the surface, especially if it's carpet. I thought about taping down my soft pads when I used to play CS a lot, but I doubted it would be worth it.
(I wasn't actually too serious about optimal home play; after a short time, I started playing AC almost exclusively. I am thinking about buying a pad for SM, so I might consider the suggestions in this thread.)
(I wasn't actually too serious about optimal home play; after a short time, I started playing AC almost exclusively. I am thinking about buying a pad for SM, so I might consider the suggestions in this thread.)
I got four of these, put them together in a big square, and taped my soft pad to that. Works great.
(disclaimer: the upper end of my comfort zone is currently a slow 8, your mileage may vary)
Post #19 · Posted at 2009-03-07 12:06:38am 16.3 years ago
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My suggestion is don't buy a soft-pad if you want a real DDR experience
Red Octane is a good alternative... but it requires you no bar play...
Red Octane is a good alternative... but it requires you no bar play...
Post #20 · Posted at 2009-03-07 01:57:15am 16.3 years ago
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Bar play can be considered as "minor cheating," if you will, because you get to hold on to something and you're not really moving your body as much as you normally would without a bar.
However, the upside to bar play is that you put less stress on your feet/ankles, so I suppose bar and non-bar play are more or less even.
However, the upside to bar play is that you put less stress on your feet/ankles, so I suppose bar and non-bar play are more or less even.