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PsYcHoAthlete07
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1160.  Posted: Sun May 09, 2004 2:57 pm Post subject: |
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(prolly sounds like a complete n00b but here goes  ) I don't need a playstation, right? Just the xbox and adapter will allow me to play the BNS DX pad? |
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whitewulfe
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PsYcHoAthlete07
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| 1162. Posted: Sun May 09, 2004 3:31 pm Post subject: |
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| The BNS DX pad comes with an adapter? If it doesn't would I have to order one from i.e., RedOctane? And what do you mean people on XboxLive would complain about me having a "controller?"(I don't have XboxLive but your statement made me feel curious) |
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whitewulfe
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| 1163. Posted: Sun May 09, 2004 3:46 pm Post subject: |
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| PsYcHoAthlete07 wrote: | | The BNS DX pad comes with an adapter? If it doesn't would I have to order one from i.e., RedOctane? And what do you mean people on XboxLive would complain about me having a "controller?"(I don't have XboxLive but your statement made me feel curious) |
The BNS pads may or may not come with an adapter... The latest ignition style pads have both PS2 and Xbox connectors on them... I can't say either way which ones the BNS pads have..
Myself, I ordered my pads back end of January (they're dead now due to how much I play, but still), and I had to purchase adapters...
Best option I'd say is this... If you want to know for sure, give buynshop a call. It's not toll free, but then you'll know for certain.
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PsYcHoAthlete07
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| 1164. Posted: Sun May 09, 2004 3:50 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you muchly I'll see if my parents will let me call haha  btw where did you buy your adapters from? |
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whitewulfe
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PsYcHoAthlete07
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| 1166. Posted: Sun May 09, 2004 4:38 pm Post subject: |
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| Ok thanks a lot for all the info it will help me a lot in my decision for what dance pad I want! |
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whitewulfe
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Rivendor
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| 1172. Posted: Mon May 10, 2004 8:58 am Post subject: |
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I'm new to ddr and Im looking into getting a soft dance pad for use with stpemania. But I don't want the pad to feel like a diaper, and to slide and bunch up, I also want to be able to use shoes. 
I had an idea, what if I shaved off the spikes on the bottom of my chair mat, that would be on my pad, and put my pad underneath the mat (there would be about three inches of extra mat around all edges of the pad). Would it work, I think my carpet is cheap enough that it still would be able to register the arrows. It would keep the pad from bunching up and sliding, and allow me to use shoes not directly on the pad. And give it a hard, close to arcade feel.
What do you think, would it work? 
Need more info?
Any help
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jas
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| 1173. Posted: Mon May 10, 2004 12:33 pm Post subject: |
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I just bought the Dual Platform Ignition Pad, and so far so good.
My back doesn't hurt anymore. :D
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HitokiriX
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| 1174. Posted: Mon May 10, 2004 12:34 pm Post subject: |
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| Rivendor wrote: | I'm new to ddr and Im looking into getting a soft dance pad for use with stpemania. But I don't want the pad to feel like a diaper, and to slide and bunch up, I also want to be able to use shoes.
I had an idea, what if I shaved off the spikes on the bottom of my chair mat, that would be on my pad, and put my pad underneath the mat (there would be about three inches of extra mat around all edges of the pad). Would it work, I think my carpet is cheap enough that it still would be able to register the arrows. It would keep the pad from bunching up and sliding, and allow me to use shoes not directly on the pad. And give it a hard, close to arcade feel.
What do you think, would it work?
Need more info?
Any help
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okay, the only dealer i know of that sells pads you can use shoes on would be BNS. there pads are pretty good at 50 dollars a piece and if you buy the cover pad for it you can use shoes. its jus like what you wanted to do except its like a sticky plastic sheet.
unfortunately whatever you do u won't be able to make a soft DDR pad look or feel like a real arcade pad. it jus doesn't work
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HitokiriX
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| 1175. Posted: Mon May 10, 2004 12:37 pm Post subject: |
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do any of you have thoughts on the BNS DX-extreme soft pad? can you give me advice on anythin about it? how it is, how long it lasts, etc.
i want to get this pad along with DDR Max and a ps2 soon, so tell me if its good for me. |
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vsamaco
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| 1176. Posted: Mon May 10, 2004 1:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Rivendor wrote: | I'm new to ddr and Im looking into getting a soft dance pad for use with stpemania. But I don't want the pad to feel like a diaper, and to slide and bunch up, I also want to be able to use shoes.
I had an idea, what if I shaved off the spikes on the bottom of my chair mat, that would be on my pad, and put my pad underneath the mat (there would be about three inches of extra mat around all edges of the pad). Would it work, I think my carpet is cheap enough that it still would be able to register the arrows. It would keep the pad from bunching up and sliding, and allow me to use shoes not directly on the pad. And give it a hard, close to arcade feel.
What do you think, would it work?
Need more info?
Any help
please. |
You can check out this version of a chair mod here.
| HitokiriX wrote: | do any of you have thoughts on the BNS DX-extreme soft pad? can you give me advice on anythin about it? how it is, how long it lasts, etc.
i want to get this pad along with DDR Max and a ps2 soon, so tell me if its good for me. |
Its a pretty good pad for its price. Mines still works after 6 months of moderate-heavy use after fixing a minor issue with control box. Like many ignition pads, the fabric underneath the circuitry will tear after time, but duct tape seems to address the problem. It's still pretty responsive (no ghost steps yet) and the inserts underneath the arrows haven't moved. It does have a plastic feel surface, where it'll stick to your feet if you don't wear socks. And the hard dense foam is a must for any ignition pad. If the pad is built perfectly, then it should last quite a while if you take care of it. Try to avoid folding the pads, to prevent further creasing. And take care of the cord, because I learned that it can pull wires connected to control box and cause the pad to malfunction. I dunno if there is a way to prevent insert underneath from moving, I guess just hope that they made the pad with enough adhesive
Overall, I highly suggest the BNS DX pad. |
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whitewulfe
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| 1177. Posted: Mon May 10, 2004 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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| HitokiriX wrote: | do any of you have thoughts on the BNS DX-extreme soft pad? can you give me advice on anythin about it? how it is, how long it lasts, etc.
i want to get this pad along with DDR Max and a ps2 soon, so tell me if its good for me. |
My opinion of the BNS pads is that they suck, but that's my opinion... In total (four pads, two initial, two replacements), my four pads didn't even last two months.
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HitokiriX
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| 1178. Posted: Mon May 10, 2004 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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| so what would you say is a good soft pad that ISN'T a DX?? they all seem a bit too high for me. can anyone tell me the best non DX soft pad?? also the pad should still have like the anti-slip bottom for less slipping. i know they are out there because my friend has one. its got green arrow start and select buttons i think.... |
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vsamaco
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| 1179. Posted: Mon May 10, 2004 2:35 pm Post subject: |
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| HitokiriX wrote: | | so what would you say is a good soft pad that ISN'T a DX?? they all seem a bit too high for me. can anyone tell me the best non DX soft pad?? also the pad should still have like the anti-slip bottom for less slipping. i know they are out there because my friend has one. its got green arrow start and select buttons i think.... |
non DX as in no insert foam? |
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