Hori Mini Pad

[SuPeRbOoM]

apparantly the L and Z buttons are swapped. It is because the virtual console games all use L as their stand in Z buttons. This of course doesn't matter with the hori pad. I don't mind using L or Z to cancel. They are quarter inch away from each other on the Hori pad. I will probably end up buying this adapter. My friends all like playing on the virtual console, but I want to use this controller. I will write up a brief review of it for you guys, and anyone in the future who wants to know.

Incase you want to change some of your controls you could use this:
http://www.raphnet-tech.com/products/n64_to_wii/index.php

I have this, but I feel it doesn't emulate the stick properly for ssb.

 

[LLDL]

I use this http://cgi.ebay.com/Classic-Linker-...t=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item27b6ef1880

Works perfectly for smash and you can swap any button. The only problem is that the dumb ***** that made it made the swap function START + the two buttons you want to swap. This is very bad for zelda and smash since you press start and buttons a lot. The perfect adapter will be one where the swap button is on the actual base.

 

[Grizzmeister]

Here's a link to some good information about Hori Mini Pads. Oh and this site is where all the hardcore N64 collectors hang out.

Hori Mini Pad Variations; The 11 Known Hori Mini Pad Colors

 

[Shibbypod]

http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Wii-...WMOW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304008889&sr=8-1

no experience with it tho..just saw it the other day

Well after trying this on my Hori Mini, I can say that if you are looking to do the same thing, to stay away from this adapter. The big problem is that the calibration on the joystick is mad effed up. It is very twitchy, and seems to constantly want to move to the right in addition to any other direction you want to move. Good luck getting this to work, i am going to return this asap.

 

[Shibbypod]

http://cgi.ebay.com/HORI-Controller...022?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45fa68b31e

Someone else buy this or I will

 

[firo]

Snagged (by me)!!

Spoiler

Not fast enough ppl

 

[SuPeRbOoM]

$35? owowowoww

 

[Surri-Sama]

Snagged (by me)!!

Spoiler

Not fast enough ppl

This message is too ironic

 

[Shibbypod]

haha. I got ya covered, guys, I look on ebay almost every day. I don't need another hori but I still look and see what they are going for. I got my green one and now my friends who couldn't touch me in ssb64, are just having that much more trouble. I actually DI now (honestly, I didn't even bother trying before I got my hori pad, because I could just feel the joystick falling apart little by little) , and wow what a difference just having a controller like this makes.

 

[firo]

The only reason why I got it really was to test it with the Raphnet adapter since my other hori doesn't work. If this shares the same fate it may be leaving me at some point.

 

[Shibbypod]

has anyone tried the N64 to GC/Wii adaptor on their hori controller?

 

[4 Aces]

Is there a Z button on it? It doesn't look like it, because there's only 2 pronged places where you can hold it.

I'm sure I'm mistaken though.

 

[sharksquail]

yes. there are actually 2 z buttons.

 

[4 Aces]

Oh that's pretty cool then. So you can Shield with one and taunt with the other?

 

[sharksquail]

not really, it's set up like this
|_ R_ | |_ L_ |
|_ Z_ | |_ Z_ |
I use the Z button under L for canceling

 

[Shibbypod]

not really, it's set up like this
|_ R_ | |_ L_ |
|_ Z_ | |_ Z_ |
I use the Z button under L for canceling

I do too. It didn't take me long to get used to holding the controller slightly crooked, to get one pointer finger on left Z and the other pointer on R

 

[4 Aces]

not really, it's set up like this
|_ R_ | |_ L_ |
|_ Z_ | |_ Z_ |
I use the Z button under L for canceling

Ah, I see. That's pretty cool.

 

[firo]

Ok so, I received an email from Raphnet today: we finally have a solution that works with the hori pad and doesn't require multiple adapters! Here's some technical information about why the hori doesn't work with other adapters:
http://www.raphnet.net/electronique/gc_n64_usb/index_en.php#5

And here is the page to order an adapter from the raphnet store:
http://www.raphnet-tech.com/products/gc_n64_usb_adapters/index.php?category=Adapters

The seller is sending me a new adapter. Anyone who bought an adapter from him for a hori mini pad and had it not work should contact him. This adapter now has the most compatibility out of any one of the n64 to usb adapters.

 

[The Star King]

Heh, so you're the "someone who reported problems"?

Damn, I might have to invest in Hori Mini Pad + one of these adapters now.

 

[firo]

Heh, so you're the "someone who reported problems"?

Damn, I might have to invest in Hori Mini Pad + one of these adapters now.

Why yes, yes I am. I've been in contact with the seller for a while and was about to send him one of my pads for testing but it looks like he found one to use. The support he's been giving is great and I'd highly recommend doing business with him (and the gamecube portion of the adapter works great too, even with my wavebirds).

 

[LLDL]

That's awesome. My multiple adapters have been working fine, but I'd like to test one of these out.

 

[sharksquail]

Ok so, I received an email from Raphnet today: we finally have a solution that works with the hori pad and doesn't require multiple adapters! Here's some technical information about why the hori doesn't work with other adapters:
http://www.raphnet.net/electronique/gc_n64_usb/index_en.php#5

And here is the page to order an adapter from the raphnet store:
http://www.raphnet-tech.com/products/gc_n64_usb_adapters/index.php?category=Adapters

The seller is sending me a new adapter. Anyone who bought an adapter from him for a hori mini pad and had it not work should contact him. This adapter now has the most compatibility out of any one of the n64 to usb adapters.

Great work. I was really disappointed when this adapter didn't work. Gonna shoot him an e-mail now.

 

[Ownasaurus]

finally Firo! I would have never fixed it myself lol. Now, let's talk about buying the extra hori....

 

[3mmanu3lrc]

I'm considering to get one of those adapters and a hori-mini right now...
Again, does it work fine?

 

[blaze3927]

ill have a muck around with my arduino delamere and see if i can get one working.

 

[Waxy]

hmmm im considering buy a n64mini, made by zenl0c (he made custom portable consoles).
he post some vid in his channel, showing some features from the console, check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6pgzxWTmd4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWuQ6gQvtt8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP74Cdufx6s

<3 the version in the 2nd revision.
the problem is that are so expensive

he going to make a portable version for the gamecube too

 

[blaze3927]

erm wrong thread
but yes zenloc's portables are some of the smallest/most professional

 

[firo]

Well I got my adapter today and... big success! The adapter works perfectly with the hori mini. Very highly recommended. Watch out online... (galaxy should be up, by the way)

 

[Fynal]

ohhh man

gonna have to get one of these adapters now, thx firo

 

[3mmanu3lrc]

Well I got my adapter today and... big success! The adapter works perfectly with the hori mini. Very highly recommended. Watch out online... (galaxy should be up, by the way)

It's seems like I'm almost going for it then lol

 

[sharksquail]

Just got my replacement adapter in the mail and it works perfectly. buy this if you want to use our hori online. Also, his customer service is great.

 

[twhite90]

I just recieved my hori mini pad and I find that my uairs are extremely hard to pull off without jumping. I was wondering if anybody else had a problem with the up direction to be extremely sensitive.

 

[sharksquail]

You've just got to do u-airs like you do tilts.

 

[3mmanu3lrc]

You've just got to do u-airs like you do tilts.

Well, that wouldn't be a good idea, since you can buffer for tilts.

But I do FF -> U-airs even with a digital pad (PS1 digital controller) without doing a second jump, so...
It's just a matter of practice.

 

[Robsta]

Has anyone bought a mini pad from eBay that was used?

There's one new one there but it's pretty expensive.

 

[blaze3927]

im getting 3 used ones sent from japan soon, i can currently buy a new in box one from their for 3500 yen plus shipping.
ebay=/= over priced

 

[Battlecow]

Has anyone bought a mini pad from eBay that was used?

There's one new one there but it's pretty expensive.

Go for used if it says good quality. The ones I/my friends have gotten work great.

 

[Fynal]

Well I got my adapter today and... big success! The adapter works perfectly with the hori mini. Very highly recommended. Watch out online... (galaxy should be up, by the way)

hmmmm

i ordered one about 3 weeks ago and it hasnt come...

must look at the site, see if theres a tracker or something...


"Ordering: Note: Due to the Lockout at Canada Post, we are currently unable to ship. If the situation persists, we will have no other choice than to start offering alternative carriers but they are very expensive. Order may still be placed and will be prepared normally. (*)"

freaking canadians

 

[Surri-Sama]

Must be REALLY messing with you >_>

I wanna throw rocks every time i seen those fools standing outside the post office screamin "$26 an hour aint enough to walk around town all day!!!!"

 

[Timotheus]

finally my green hori arrived today!
and it's awesome. you have to get used to the feeling of the stick.
after some tries you'll get into it!
the stick is smooth like butter <3