RedOctane Ignition v3.0 (PS/Xbox/PC)

AceJay · Trick Member Joined: 15 Oct 2004 Location: Princeton, NJ

Yeah, you'll notice, and If you ask for it, just say "The RedOctance Ignition Dance Pad 3.0, it's orange."

I actually wanted the old DDR arows, but ITG is alright I guess...
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Nemo4ever · Trick Member Joined: 07 Dec 2004

Ugh, I hate the new design on the face of the controller. The old design was perfectly acceptable IMO.

AceJay · Trick Member Joined: 15 Oct 2004 Location: Princeton, NJ

True, but RedOctane is with ItG now.
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CoasterKrazy · Trick Member Joined: 27 Dec 2004 Location: Northeast Ohio

I just bought this pad last night. Got it at best buy for about $90, which is even cheaper than when I bought my 2.0

But anyway, heres my review:

Design - The padding is almost exactly the same as 2.0's padding. Mine seems almost a little thinner, but it feels softer than 2.0's. The arrows are raised just like 2.0's as well, but seem to be a little more "out there". Maybe its because I haven't broken it in yet. But I have been playing for a good 2-3 hours now.

Compatibility - Works flawlessly with StepMania, Works Flawlessly with PS2, and I'm not sure about X-Box because I do not own one. It does not lag when it sends the hits to the computer either. Highly recommended if you need a new pad and want to play on the computer.

Sensitivity - Seems to be pretty sensitive. Nothing like the arcade or a metal mat, but pretty close.

Over All - Seems good so far, it does not miss fire, stick, or anything like that so far. My only suggestion is to make sure you keep the wires nice. With my old 2.0 the wire that came out of the pad started to wear away, thus making the up arrow non responsive.

I'll update this if anything bad happens, which I'm hoping wont be too soon *knocks on wood*
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Thomas Hobbes · Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 6:43 pm Post subject:

Good luck. I've been returning mine every single month now.

The people at EBGames even recognize me and go, "Pad problems again Ricky?" -_- They're charging me $10 to extend my warranty from now on. =[
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CoasterKrazy · Trick Member Joined: 27 Dec 2004 Location: Northeast Ohio

My best buy wouldn't let this pad go on the extended warranty thing. Its alright with me, because I plan on buying a metal pad around Christmas time

But I hope you have better luck with your pad in the future!
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AceJay · Trick Member Joined: 15 Oct 2004 Location: Princeton, NJ

vader · Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 6:22 pm Post subject:

is this actully a good pad and does it tear easily if wearing socks or barefoot?
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On Standard and Starting on Heavy mode....

Thomas Hobbes · Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 6:33 pm Post subject:

I play with socks on. None of my pads have ever ripped, they've just become too unresponsive for me in certain areas so I just return them as I don't want to deal with it.
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danburi · Trick Member Joined: 26 Dec 2004 Location: Manchester, NJ

Thomas Hobbes · Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2005 6:53 am Post subject:

It gives me pad way offs and misses when I know they should of been fantastics or excellents. WHO THE HELL BREAKS THEIR BLUR COMBO ON WHY ME WITH A WAY OFF?
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Daabomb101 · Trick Member Joined: 09 Jul 2005

so we got a 2.0 in march and it lasted a couple months i think...i was away at college so basically my fatass brother is the one who messed it up...but anyway they got it taken in and replaced with the warranty...but now this new pad is screwed too. the down arrow is basically dead. anyway i think it's out of warranty...but is there any way for me to get it replaced anyway? go into eb games and be like "heyyyy dudes...i'll give you 10 bucks if you replace this..." ...yeah i don't think so. tell me if there's anything i can do...but at this point i figure i'm better off slashing a hole through the messed up sensor than begging for a replacement

Thomas Hobbes · Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2005 10:23 am Post subject:

Manufacturer's Warranty: Contact RedOctane and ask for it. I think it's like six months.

If you didn't purchase the warranty from EBGames, you only have a warranty for 14 days (two weeks).
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danburi · Trick Member Joined: 26 Dec 2004 Location: Manchester, NJ

Actually Red-Octane warranty for Soft Pad is 60days.

bobbydigi · Basic Member Joined: 10 Jul 2005

does anyone know a good way to mod the ignition v3.0? i I velcroed the pad to a piece of wood but i dont know what i could use to protect the surface from heavy use.

Thomas Hobbes · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 6:52 am Post subject:

Check out the Rychan Mod.
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bobbydigi · Basic Member Joined: 10 Jul 2005

umm k! do you know where i could find it? sorry i'm new to the board.

Thomas Hobbes · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 5:32 pm Post subject:

I believe that you can search for the user "Rychan" and its in her signature.

In addition, I believe she is a contributor with a FAQ on how to do her mod. You should check in the FAQs section to see if it's there too.
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Paladin · Basic Member Joined: 12 Jul 2005

i have ignition pad v3.0 and all i see is the playstation 2 and x-box plugs but i don't see the usb plug. do i need to buy a usb plug? or is it in a secret conpartment? thanks

danburi · Trick Member Joined: 26 Dec 2004 Location: Manchester, NJ

Your Ignition3.0 should came with extra connection with USB plug. Just remove (unplug) Xbox connection right below XBox and PS2 connection separates and replace it with USB Connection. Hope this made sense