Fightpad?

IdolsLoveMyRice

I was thinking about investing into a fightpad. I find myself mashing on an arcade stick vs. me not mashing on a dualshock 2 controller. Also using a xbox360 controller for SSF4AE/UMVC3 is starting to make me pretty agitated due it not blocking correctly. I'm still new to the advance scene of fighting games, but blocking on the 360 d-pad is terrible. I would like to improve my game but the curve to improve with a 360 controller is very... high. I was wondering if anyone has one and can answer a few questions.

Which brand should I look at?
Notes: All I have seen/heard about is the MadCatz ones.

Durability. Does it break easily?
Notes: I find myself mashing on an arcade stick vs. me not mashing on a dualshock 2 controller.

Is the d-pad a similar feel to the dualshock 2?
Notes: This is what I started/grew up with. And would like to continue on with it.

I use an xbox360, is there an adapter to use a dualshock 2 controller for the 360? Does it have input lag?
Notes: I also would have to buy a new dualshock 2 (if they even sell those anymore)

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Narcowski

There are a lot of converters that suck, but the Xtokki one is great. (The InPiN PS2 -> PS3 converter is great too, and I recommend picking it up in conjunction with the Xtokki; many tournaments ban wireless controllers, plus the DS3's L2/R2 are nothing like the DS2's)

http://etokki.com/Xtokki360

Get one of those and keep using your DS2 if you want to play on something which feels like a DS2. You can get a new-in-box DS2 on Ebay, at the very least, but I'm sure other places still have them as well.

awkward_combo

To be honest, I have a pad and its better than the original controllers. The thing is, you're better of practicing on your stick than using a pad. I've heard stick users take awhile to get it fully down. Just keep practicing man. Trust me. :)

Rapture Panic

I agree with awkward_combo, if you absolutely must play with a controller then so be it, I even know a few who do, but at this early stage give sticks another chance. There is a period of time where your game play will suffer and your brain will tell you everything is wrong, but the grass on the other side is both sweet and green.

CJ Phipps

I would love to use a stick but, I can't afford it.
I've been using the SFxT Madcatz fightpad and I am decently happy with it. The D-pad is kind of a mix between the joystick and d-pad on an xbox controller. It took me a little getting used to. I still don't like the d-pad very much. I miss inputs more than I should. (It could just be my fault though) No signs of the fightpad breaking or being faulty. I've had it for about 3 or 4 months.

petran79

you can even use a keyboard like this Zangief user here

GordonsBeard

They do sell Hitboxes, which are basically fightstick without a stick, you just have buttons for :d:L and R. And there was that guy who showed up at EVO this year with an actual keyboard as his controller.

ninja v

don't do it man - well maybe with the new sfxtekken ones since they are smaller but... i've tried them all and you just can't beat a fightstick, or the original 360/ps3 controller. i swear those fightpads are a waste of money.

H2O teaCher

I got a SFxT Pro Line stick off newegg.com for 99$ shipped..... probably the best deal out there right now for a solid stick with all sanwa parts.

It is going to be my first stick too.

ninja v

that is a pretty solid deal...

petran79

GordonsBeard, post: 7257745, member: 70048 wrote:

They do sell Hitboxes, which are basically fightstick without a stick, you just have buttons for :r:. And there was that guy who showed up at EVO this year with an actual keyboard as his controller.

you can use a keyboard and mouse on console as well

http://xim3.com/

IdolsLoveMyRice

Well I just saw this while looking around for something to use. http://store.gameshark.com/viewItem.asp?idProduct=5146&idCategory=97

Has anyone used the d-pad on this gamepad?

And for the record I do not own a fight stick I just borrow a friend's TE from time to time.

Thanks for all the input guys! Had a casual fightinf game day on Sunday. Did pretty well with the DS3. Still terrible with the fightsticks however due to the layout and being unfamiliar with them.