MasterHeroBrave
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I've heard the lightweight feel is only because the controller has no rumblers. Not a deal breaker for me.
Isn't that a good thing? I've always had problems when buttons feel soft or spongy. The stiff ones always seem next to bulletproof.
That's almost vague enough to disregard. I've seen a few unboxing videos and as far as you can see and hear; the sticks seem to have a strong, solid, springy click reminiscent of the old school gamecube controllers. As opposed to the loose, shifty garbage sticks you see everywhere from department store usb controllers to Gamestop brand. As far as the shoulder triggers go; PDP pads seem to take after the original directly. Nothing like those Playstation Dualshock-esque triggers on the Hori Battle Pads.
I don't really care. Fashion is a nice option, but function comes first.
Of course. I only accepted buying the Wii-U used because Gamestop gives a two-year warranty. Obviously they warranty new as well, but that's just not affordable for me.
Now you see why I'm so enamored with them. I'm sure you can get lucky buying cheap used Nintendo Brand controllers online, but you can also get unlucky. I can't risk blowing money on something that won't work after a month.
Then I also need the adapter. Around $20 depending on the source. I have a maximum budget of $80. Give me a link to buy four brand new Nintendo Gamecube Controllers for $15 each and I will worship you.
I'm not trying to start a collection. I can't afford to collect nice things. I just want my crew to be able to play Sm4sh (with something besides these dreaded Wiimotes) without having to constantly buy replacements, racking up wasted money after time. Sure I'd like Nintendo Official. Everyone would. I have one that we got for $11 when we bought our Gamecube something like 15 years ago. It outlived the Gamecube itself and powered through Brawl's lifespan. But 15 years and it's ready to die. Obviously I don't expect that kind of life from PDP, but at least a few years. This review says he has already (as of writing) gotten some significant (albeit unspecified) time out of his. Are you telling me decent quality products at a reasonable price just isn't possible anymore?
Maybe you're the wrong person to ask... I don't think you've logged enough time into a PDP Pad to really know in where it falls short. And that's really what I need to know. How long do these things last? What typically breaks down first? My original Silver controller lost the D-pad (mostly) about a year ago, and recently the stick doesn't go left. Everything else on it is practically perfect. I feel like you're just writing off the PDP Fightpad because it's not as good as the best. But I already know that. I need to know just how close it comes. Second best is still far greater than anything I have now. And If you have any better Ideas at any better price, I would be eternally grateful to you.
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Here come my prices incl shipping.