Y'know, if the controller has a high-quality D-Pad and can connect to a PC, you could justify most of the $100 on it.
What existing D-Pads do you consider high-quality? Because there are adapters for pretty much every classic controller for PC use for much cheaper than $100.
Currently, I have two SNES controllers and an adapter. However, it's much less convenient than a wireless device would be, and the SNES controller doesn't have analog sticks.
It's ridiculous. That kickstarter is all vague marketing gibberish, but it's taking in a lot of people who WANT TO BELIEVE and don't understand what the reality of a product like this would be.
I can summarize the attitudes of every type of person backing this project. "Yeah! Indie games!" "Yeah! Open-source!" "Yeah! Fuck Apple!" "Yeah! Console nostalgia!"
Yeah that's the version of the controller I got with mine circa 1996. I loved the hell out of it, I bought a Street Fighter IV fight pad simply because it vaguely resembles it. I only used the original US version once, and hated the D-Pad.
So the Saturn controller was basically the Genesis 6-Button with some raised shoulder buttons? I never owned one, but always picture that disc-shaped controller with the analog stick.
That being said, the Genesis 6-button is a pretty great controller. Kicks the crap out of the awful standard Genesis one, so it it's a good base to start with.
I can't believe this Ouya. It's boggling my mind. I saw various links to it, and read the page, but hadn't kept up. Now I just worked out that it doesn't have a graphics card.
Really?
Please don't reply to this. I'm just voicing my astonishment that anyone could pay money for this. I mean in advance. If it was for 99 dollars in a store and I wanted it, sure. But paying the money in advance? Sounds crazy to me.
Sadly I never had a six button Genesis controller. Had to play Street Fighter II without the ability to pause the game, instead using the start button to switch the face buttons from punches to kicks (to this day I will never pause in the middle of a fighting game match.) But anyway, I'd back the shit out of this if it came with a controller that looked like this:
So the Saturn controller was basically the Genesis 6-Button with some raised shoulder buttons? I never owned one, but always picture that disc-shaped controller with the analog stick.
That's the special NiGHTS 3D controller, as illustrated by ColumbianShadow above. The same basic design was later used for the Dreamcast controller.
That being said, the Genesis 6-button is a pretty great controller. Kicks the crap out of the awful standard Genesis one, so it it's a good base to start with.
I wouldn't say it kicks the crap out of the standard Genesis controller, per se. For a 3-plus-start button controller, the original Genesis controller was quite good. Frankly, at the time it was released, 3 buttons was enough for just about all the games that were out. It was the same total number of buttons as the NES controller, for example, which was viewed as the main competition the time.
Summarizing - They are transferable, but you must be the one that picks them up at the show, each show. They are not good for PAX Prime 2012. The five-year period begins on January 1, 2013. No, you would not be eligible for the Omegathon.
Sounding like a VIP pass setup without the VIP access.
It also appears that for $2500 Robert Khoo will analyze your business plan. That actually might be a steal at that price...
Transferable does not sound like VIP. The VIP badges I recall had photos like an enforcer badge would.
I believe you're thinking of the ALL ACCESS pass, which only Penny Arcade/Reed employees have. VIP passes are like regular/expo/etc passes, but I think they're lime green.
So the Saturn controller was basically the Genesis 6-Button with some raised shoulder buttons? I never owned one, but always picture that disc-shaped controller with the analog stick.
That's the special NiGHTS 3D controller, as illustrated by ColumbianShadow above. The same basic design was later used for the Dreamcast controller.
That being said, the Genesis 6-button is a pretty great controller. Kicks the crap out of the awful standard Genesis one, so it it's a good base to start with.
I wouldn't say it kicks the crap out of the standard Genesis controller, per se. For a 3-plus-start button controller, the original Genesis controller was quite good. Frankly, at the time it was released, 3 buttons was enough for just about all the games that were out. It was the same total number of buttons as the NES controller, for example, which was viewed as the main competition the time.
I have two problems with the original Genesis controller: 1) It is not durable. I've had several with buttons that failed, but no such issues with other consoles. 2) I found it to be too large, but I also have the clinical condition known as "bitch hands."
So the Saturn controller was basically the Genesis 6-Button with some raised shoulder buttons? I never owned one, but always picture that disc-shaped controller with the analog stick.
That's the special NiGHTS 3D controller, as illustrated by ColumbianShadow above. The same basic design was later used for the Dreamcast controller.
That being said, the Genesis 6-button is a pretty great controller. Kicks the crap out of the awful standard Genesis one, so it it's a good base to start with.
I wouldn't say it kicks the crap out of the standard Genesis controller, per se. For a 3-plus-start button controller, the original Genesis controller was quite good. Frankly, at the time it was released, 3 buttons was enough for just about all the games that were out. It was the same total number of buttons as the NES controller, for example, which was viewed as the main competition the time.
I have two problems with the original Genesis controller: 1) It is not durable. I've had several with buttons that failed, but no such issues with other consoles. 2) I found it to be too large, but I also have the clinical condition known as "bitch hands."
My favorite gaming controllers of all time were the original XBOX controllers. They were the first controllers to fully fit my hands and not give me cramps during marathon gaming sessions.
It annoys me that everybody screamed about them and that the 360 controllers are based on the Controller S.
Penny Arcade Kickstarter hit its minimum goal but seems to be petering out a bit. I am still not huge on the whole concept of tying these new projects to ad removal, but I wish them good luck on hitting their further stretch goals, of which they have revealed several more.
There are still a bunch hidden in the $1.1M+ range, though. I've gotta think, that last super-lofty $1.4M goal: PAX 3. Wonder what sort of shot in the arm that will give the project if/when it was revealed.
If it were an entirely separate kickstarter for PAX 3, I'd get behind that. I'm not actually throwing money at the current kickstarter. I might, if I had $2k to burn for passes for five years.
If it were an entirely separate kickstarter for PAX 3, I'd get behind that. I'm not actually throwing money at the current kickstarter. I might, if I had $2k to burn for passes for five years.
Kinda lame that Creative Commons License is all the way up at 9k
I have two problems with the original Genesis controller: 1) It is not durable. I've had several with buttons that failed, but no such issues with other consoles. 2) I found it to be too large, but I also have the clinical condition known as "bitch hands."
I can't say anything about controller size -- that's a personal preference thing. However, I will differ on the durability of the Genesis controller. I got my Genesis the first Christmas it came out and the controller lasted me at least 6-7 years (probably more if it wasn't stolen, but I digress). There was sometimes a situation where wear and tear on the buttons may result on a bit of a black dust buildup on the pressure switch inside the controller, but it took me all of 5 minutes with a screwdriver and a q-tip dipped in rubbing alcohol to fix that. Good as new after that.
First party controllers from Nintendo, Microsoft, and SEGA have all had equal durability in my eyes. Only SONY has had some problems for me in this department, but even those are still light years better than third party pads.
First party controllers from Nintendo, Microsoft, and SEGA have all had equal durability in my eyes. Only SONY has had some problems for me in this department, but even those are still light years better than third party pads.
1. Nintendo 2. Sega 3. Microsoft (I have a controller on its way out) 4. Sony
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Currently, I have two SNES controllers and an adapter. However, it's much less convenient than a wireless device would be, and the SNES controller doesn't have analog sticks.
Well, whatever. The project is in Los Angeles, so I'm going to try and get in there and maybe interview them.
All this talk about the Ouya is making me want to go out and buy a HTPC and hook it up to my TV to play games.
That being said, the Genesis 6-button is a pretty great controller. Kicks the crap out of the awful standard Genesis one, so it it's a good base to start with.
Really?
Please don't reply to this. I'm just voicing my astonishment that anyone could pay money for this. I mean in advance. If it was for 99 dollars in a store and I wanted it, sure. But paying the money in advance? Sounds crazy to me.
But anyway, I'd back the shit out of this if it came with a controller that looked like this:
It also appears that for $2500 Robert Khoo will analyze your business plan. That actually might be a steal at that price...
It annoys me that everybody screamed about them and that the 360 controllers are based on the Controller S.
There are still a bunch hidden in the $1.1M+ range, though. I've gotta think, that last super-lofty $1.4M goal: PAX 3. Wonder what sort of shot in the arm that will give the project if/when it was revealed.
2. Sega
3. Microsoft (I have a controller on its way out)
4. Sony
Also Kickstarted Pixel Lincoln and up my bid on Tezuka for both Unico & Atomcat.
The art is just gorgeous and I'm a sucker for high-concept science fiction.