Red Octane Afterburner

Geneity X · Trick Member Joined: 21 Nov 2002 Location: @_@

Is it me or do the panels look bowed up? I'd rather not feel those go down when I'm on MAX 300 Heavy doubles. But I'll never get 400 for that anyway =P
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Thomas Hobbes · Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2005 7:26 pm Post subject:

RedOctane Afterburner Metal Pad: Product Link

Product Description:

ou have never experienced anything like the RedOctane Afterburner Metal Pad. The Afterburner Metal Pad gives you both the durability and accuracy of an actual arcade platform, but at a fraction of the price!

EXCLUSIVE FEATURES:

Recessed Buttons
The first thing youâll notice about the Afterburner is its recessed arrow buttons. These recessed arrow buttons accurately recreate the look and feel of an arcade platform and also let you know exactly where you are on the pad at all times.

Increased Sensitivity
The arrow buttons on the Afterburner are the most sensitive buttons RedOctaneâs ever produced, which translates to much higher scores!

90-Day Warranty
The Afterburner features a full 90-Day warranty! If you experience a problem with your Afterburner Metal Pad you have the comfort of an incredible warranty.

PS2, Xbox, and PC Compatibility
No more fumbling with extra cables and adapters, the Afterburner Metal Pad is fully compatible with the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC!

Breakaway Cables
Thanks to the new breakaway cables youâll no longer need to worry about damaging your metal pad if the pad becomes unplugged.

Hot New Look
With the stylish new arrow and brushed metal buttons the Afterburner Metal Pad is unlike any other dance pad.

Included Doubles Bracket
If you own two Afterburners thereâs no need to buy a costly add-on just to play Doubles. The Afterburner comes complete with an attached bracket making it very easy to connect two pads.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:

* Includes control box for PlayStation/PlayStation 2 / Xbox/ and PC (via USB) compatibility (separate control box not required)
* Heavy duty one-piece metal frame for durability
* Extended platform base for increased stability
* Shatter-proof polycarbonate and stainless steel surface for an arcade look and feel
* EVA foam base (non-slip bottom) to help prevent the pad from slipping
* Advanced wiring for maximum sensitivity
* Corner brackets that prevent sharp exposed edges
* No assembly required

Specifications
Â· Compatible with PlayStation / PlayStation 2 / Xbox/ and PC via USB
Â· One piece, all metal pad
Â· Pad comes fully assembled
Â· 8 buttons: 4 directional buttons, X, O, Start, and Select
Â· Non-slip cushion bottom
Â· Dimensions: 34"x38 1/2"x1 1/4"
Â· Weight 44lbs
Â· This product has sharp edges and plates which can cause injury.
Caution should be taken when lifting and handling the product.
Players are strongly advised to wear shoes while playing.
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Dog_E · Basic Member Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Location: MN

Owned!!

I just pre-ordered a RO Afterburner about 5 minutes ago. It will probably be about a month before it arrives but I'll be sure to do a full review of it when it gets here. I'll also keep ya guys (and gals) updated on how the pad works from there on out and let ya know if I have any kind of problems with it.

Im still just a newbie and only play on Light, so theres going to be no way of knowing from my perspective how well it will hold up under the stress of playing on Heavy day in and day out. But I'm sure within a few months I'll get better and be able to find out if it can take Heavy play.

Just a note... I've never played on any other home pads before. My only experiances with DDR have been in the arcade but this seems like a really good choice for a first pad to me. So I wont be able to compare the Afterburner to any other home pads when I finally start playing on it.

But yah, just thought I'd let ya know I've secured an Afterburner

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v4 · Trick Member Joined: 14 Feb 2005

according to the dimensions it still should be smaller than the arcade cabinet's pad

since my redoctane metal pad clone is the same width as the specs that are mentioned in the specs of the afterburner and almost the same length,however it is somewhat smaller than the arcade pad

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evan8642 · Trick Member Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Location: Livingston, NJ

Are those buttons lowered more or less than the arcade?

Thomas Hobbes · Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2005 8:06 pm Post subject:

I'm thinking less then the arcade.
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goodtimesddr · Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2005 11:46 am Post subject:

Hmmmmm.........
Question in my mind is what kind of sensors are on the Afterburner.
The screwing system is very different now, I wonder how it would hold up under abuse.
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ZeroGT86 · Trick Member Joined: 26 Mar 2002

to pre order it, do you need to pay the entire $200, also, do you get ITG free with it(thought i read that somewhere)?

Thomas Hobbes · Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 7:37 pm Post subject:

No, you have to buy the bundle.

If you pre-order you won't be billed the whole entity, but when it gets shipped you will.
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RudeBoie · Vivid Member Joined: 26 Oct 2004

You won't get charged anything until the order ships.

cbrad · Basic Member Joined: 03 Mar 2005

They have just answered an e-mail I sent saying replacement arrows will be sold for the afterburner.
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Shogun · Basic Member Joined: 02 Apr 2005

Pre-ordered mine yesterday. Man I hope it is built well. Please God let it be built well.

Jesus Corralejo · Basic Member Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Location: Houston Tx

I want to buy one too, but I don't have the money, i don't even work

oh i think i have to wait, the pad looks pretty good

I want to have it under my feet

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runwithscizzors9 · Trick Member Joined: 06 Feb 2005

i think it looks very impressive, i like the 3 month warranty, but im nervous that 3 months is all its gonna last, the 6 month warranty with CF makes me feel better, im just wondering if it will be able to stand the beating of 11's 12's and 13's like they say it can

CHUCK BASS · Trick Member Joined: 26 Jul 2004

3 month warranty eh? That's how long it took me to beat up my TX-1000. I like this offer. I'm definatley making a purchase!

doom waffle · Trick Member Joined: 15 Mar 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the afterburner comes with a 90 day warrenty, 3 times as much as the old pad.

cam · Trick Member Joined: 18 Mar 2005 Location: Massachusetts

Ok... so this pad has EVERYTHING I have been wanting in a pad... and it sonly 200$! SO much better than Cobalt... Does anyone know if there is a double pack? I want two fo these pads. It says on the side you can rpeorder and they ship may 2005-
"Availability: Pre-Order: This item will ship May 2005
You may order it now and we will ship it to you when it arrives."

See. So yes all you pre order-ers out there, you'll be receiving it in may! I can't wait to hear reviews on this... its like, making DDR/ITG history making an arcade like pad. We can only hope future pads will only be made more and more arcade exact.