BNS DX Xtreme FUSION + Lite

orb · Trick Member Joined: 20 Nov 2002

cant seem to find the 'item page' for the "sparkle" model; that is just an image of it :\

jpoppyz · Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 6:50 pm Post subject:

i think the sparkle version looks a lot sexier than the fusion. Assuming it has USB and xbox and is the same price, i will DEFINITELY get it instead. I like it because it actually looks different from the typical DDR pad.
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discobiscuits · Trick Member Joined: 07 Sep 2003 Location: phoenix

I just ordered a Fusion pad (the $60 one.)

Just letting you guys know. I'll get some pics and post a review on it once it gets here (CA to AZ should be quick.)

Bought it due to my TX-1000 finally crapping out

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discobiscuits · Trick Member Joined: 07 Sep 2003 Location: phoenix

Firstly, I play with socks. Just like to get that out there, I know some people play on soft pads with shoes, I think that is just stupid. No matter what, soft pads will never be able to handle shoes without aquiring rips/etc.

I just got it today, and did I nice test run on my computer's USB connection. Everything went flawlessly. No pad misses, no lag, nothing. I am suprised it is this good, I never knew soft pads could be this good and responsive.

The raisef buttons are a good thing, too. I played on my friend's little brother's Ignition 3.0, and the buttons were raised up a little too high for my liking. The ones on the BNS are just perfect.

The pad came with 3 parts (8 items total)
-Pad Base
-3 dense foam inserts (ddr pad = 3x3 squares, these = 3x1 rectangles)
-4 of those small sticky circle things that prevent pad sliding (I don't think they're needed).

I don't have pictures yet, but what I found different was how the arrows had the raised area. Here is an image I found and edited to show this...

inside the green stroke is where the raised foam is. it's different, but it isn't noticable at all once you start playing.

going back to the sensitivity, this pad is sooooo amazing. i hope it stays this way for the long run, i'll keep you guys updated or something. for $60, it was a great investment. no more cheap cracked plexiglass to deal with

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orb · Trick Member Joined: 20 Nov 2002

Cool! Should we expect any pictures?

koffan · Trick Member Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Location: Sacramento

Cool! I might buy this, because I need a new foam pad, but i'm concerned with its durability. Anyone have an idea of how durable it is? And the site is worded a bit weird, do I need to buy an XBox adapter too?
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discobiscuits · Trick Member Joined: 07 Sep 2003 Location: phoenix

dj_sammylvr03 · Trick Member Joined: 20 Jun 2004 Location: Connecticut, US

My Ignition 3.0 is finally crapping out after a year. Bought it in July/August of last year after my 2.0 was becoming bad. I don't have the money for a metal pad at the moment, so I plan on getting an Extreme Fusin (the $60 one) fairly soon.

Just remember:

RED OCTANE SUCKS!!!!
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123aaabbbccc · Trick Member Joined: 19 Aug 2005

sounds amazing. looks like they designed a pad even better than their long lost original DX pads (which I had for near 2 hears before I went to metal pad).

koffan:
i think the Xbox adapter is built in, and no additional adapter is needed for USB or Xbox from what it seems. your best off calling them to verify though.
as far as durability, only time can tell, but if this thing is comprable in quality to their original DX pads, then it should last a very long time.

mthegreatone · Trick Member Joined: 25 Sep 2005

i honestly didn't expect to hear such good user input for this foam pad.

limekat · Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 2:50 pm Post subject:

Do you think this would be a good investment for someone who lives in Australia? I've given up on my ignitions - my friends took them away for a reasonable price;; although I have plans for my piso pad, I'd still like something like this to play on - too bad cobalt flux doesn't ship to Australia.

I think I'll wait a few weeks to see if there are any problems with this foam pad.

ChiyoDad · Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 4:08 pm Post subject: Updates?

I'm on the verge of buying one of these after having gone through FOUR (you read right) RedOctane Ignition 3.0's at Best Buy over a span of about four weeks! The quality control at RedOctane must be terrible.

I wanted to check with any BNS owners if they've encountered any problems at all with their pads before I take the plunge. The RedOctane's cost $90 at Best Buy. The BNSs will cost $75 with local shipping.

After this horrible experience with RedOctane, I'm really wary about the pads.
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jpoppyz · Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 4:21 pm Post subject:

the sparkle is out now. i want it.
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orb · Trick Member Joined: 20 Nov 2002

jpoppyz · Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 11:11 pm Post subject: Re: Updates?

jpoppyz · Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 11:37 pm Post subject:

i ordered the sparkle pad yesterday and am eagerly anticipating its arrival.
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ChiyoDad · Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 2:55 pm Post subject: Another review please!

123aaabbbccc · Trick Member Joined: 19 Aug 2005

jpoppyz · Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 6:30 pm Post subject:

im a guy too, but i'm not incredibly masculine and enjoy cute things...and no, i'm not gay.

this pad is adorable. the Fusion is fugly. Blue flames? what the heck? its like those people you see driving down the street in like poopy old cars with flame stickers on them made a dance pad.

WTH!!

anyhow it should be shipping by tomorrow(i ordered in on saturday around 11 PM) soo i cant wait to recieve it!
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