Nexen and Cobalt

swyn · Basic Member Joined: 26 Aug 2006

I'm a new DDR player and I have been looking into purchasing a decent metal pad that will last. I am a heavy player (240 lb/109 kg) so a flimsy metal pad probably won't last long for me (even though I pretty much suck and lucky to complete a 5-foot).

I've narrowed down my choices to the Mymybox Nexen and the tried and true Cobalt Flux.

Obviously the Cobalt Flux has been used, tested, and found near-indestructable for years. However, the Nexen has just been recently released and I have been unable to find any thoughts on this pad besides "Get a Cobalt" or "Mymypad has made some crap" in these forums and others.

I also do not play in an arcade and actually prefer to play in socks over shoes, which I have read can be a problem with the Cobalt Flux.

Since I'm a cheap bastard

, I'm looking to spend as little as possible on a pad that will last at least a few years, and the Nexen is $200 vs Cobalt's $300.

The stats between these two pads are also almost identical, with the exception of the Flux having the extra sensors for Pump it Up and the like (which doesn't really concern me). Mymybox has even been so bold to say "If you could not decide whether buy this nexen or cobaltflux pad, Try this metal pad. you will not regret it. Save $100 and buy other DDR Games

Happy shopping". The truth to this statement is obviously questionable and both pads also carry the same 6-month warrenty.

I'm not really looking for a Nexen vs Cobalt argument, but would just like any thoughts on the new Nexen pad and if any one has used one yet.

Thank you.

vesper · Trick Member Joined: 06 Dec 2005

I already own a Cobalt Flux and a RedOctane Afterburner (CF is better IMO) and on Tuesday I'm receiving a MyMyBox Nexen and MyMyBox Blueshark. On Tuesday I'll take a bunch of pictures and let you know what I think about tne Nexen.

Dogswood · Trick Member Joined: 22 Feb 2006

gonna break out some quad mode with 4 different pads?

Travelsonic · Trick Member Joined: 08 Oct 2005

I say ignore any hardcore CF fanboys- (

) and try the Nexan. It sounds like, from what I heard, MyMyBox is improving big time on its pads.
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vesper · Trick Member Joined: 06 Dec 2005

jpoppyz · Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 1:16 pm Post subject:

i'm excited to hear about the nexen because I think it's gonna be my first metal pad. It looks like they took a cobalt flux, made it arcade accurate, and dropped the price by $100.
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infusionmanisfat · Basic Member Joined: 23 Aug 2006

anybody know how much this weighs?

vesper · Trick Member Joined: 06 Dec 2005

The blueshark and nexen together weigh 70 pounds, I'm not sure how much they weight separately though.

swyn · Basic Member Joined: 26 Aug 2006

Nice! Thank you so much for your replies. I decided to try out the Nexen and just ordered it today. I hope it turns out to be as nice as it seems and I'll be sure to keep you guys posted also.

vesper · Trick Member Joined: 06 Dec 2005

The Nexen works great in socks, the screws are flat and rest perfectly, unlike the CF which has screws that stick up and hurt your feet if you're barefoot

My Nexen just arrived, you should be happy with your purchase. The arrows register great and it's very easy to move around on

Joshua B · Trick Member Joined: 22 Dec 2005 Location: Hudson, MA, USA

irvineking1980 · Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:23 am Post subject:

I also like to read your full reviews on not only for nexen, but also CF, RO afterburner, blueshark metal pad?

if you can do comparison chart for these four different metal pads, it will be very helpful not only for me , but also other people too.

Thanks

DefaultGen · Trick Member Joined: 06 Nov 2005

MMB has the Blueshark, making the Nexen a mere sub-par model

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ChilliumBromide · Trick Member Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR

On the topic of socks + metal pads:

get 2 strips of leather slightly larger than your feet, beat the living poopy out of them (like you would a baseball glove), then tie them around your feet in a manner that will prevent them from flapping around, and you've got two home-made socks that'll keep you from beating the poopy out of your feet on heavy songs.
I haven't tried this, btw, but it ought to work anyway; if anyone wants to try it and give me results so I could know if it really works, that would be awesome.

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funandsun · Basic Member Joined: 09 Sep 2006

which one is better? NEXEN or CF?

what do you think about the performance of these two pads?

Which pad is the most bang for the buck?

red shoe paul · Vivid Member Joined: 24 Nov 2003 Location: Location:

Go Nexen, then give us a description about it.
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vesper · Trick Member Joined: 06 Dec 2005

I think the CF is a little better than the Nexen, but if you have money for a CF just buy a BlueShark

funandsun · Basic Member Joined: 09 Sep 2006

BlueShark metal pad must be really really good since everyone seems to be happy with it. The CF is $299.99 and Nexen is $199.95. anyone who has both nexen and CF? give us a description about both CF and NEXEN.

funandsun · Basic Member Joined: 09 Sep 2006

can you tell me why CF is better than NEXEN? what are the differences? is there huge differences?