Rating: - The Two Mad Catz Dream Pads
As one reviewer has stated, there are two versions of the Mad Catz Dream Pad -- one great, one not so great. The not so great one only comes in white. The great one comes in a variety of colors. With the former, the directional pad is much too stiff and unresponsive, making it impossible to consistantly perfom special moves in fighter games. The second version is as commendable as the controllers for the Sega Saturn. My advice, if you are going to get a Mad Catz Controller, the safest thing to do is to make sure it is not a white one.
Rating: - not bad, if it is your last resort
Finding a good Dreamcast controller these days is kind of rare, and finding a good Dreamcast controller for the killer fighting games for the Dreamcast is near impossible. The Dream Pad is decent. It's comfortable, and the inclusion of Z & C on the face are great, but they still are in an odd position. One can get used to it, but this would be a second choice for me, or even a third what with the now super rare ASCII Pad FT for Dreamcast (only released in the Asian market) or a Nuby Tech Street Fighter controller for PlayStation and PS2 + a 3 in 1 Dreamcast controller adapter, which accepts PS2 and Saturn controllers as well as a VMU, which can be found at some import gaming web sites. But if all that is too much a hassle for you, then what the heck, get a Dream Pad, since they will not be in stock forever.
Rating: - Super Nice Controller for 2D fighting games =)
Out of all the Dreamcast controller, including the original one, the Madcatz Dream Pad is the BEST controller for fighting games for two reasons - the excellent D pad and the 6 buttons layout.
PRO: Most of the Dreamcast controllers D pad sucks - period! The D pad for Dream pad is good - actually VERY good, almost as good as the Sega Saturn D pad (I know, Sega, what happen to the Dreamcast controller D pad??). It is very accurate and smooth. The side grip of the controller is confortable rubber and make holding on to the D pad really nice and easy. I just love the D pad on this controller.
Second, the 6 buttons lay out is almost a MUST for Capcam fighting games!! Sega MESS UP big time on the original Dreamcast controller by not putting 6 buttons lay out. It is almost impossible to play games like Street Fighter 3, or Capcom VS SNK, with any good skill since most of the require FAST all 6 buttons access. I mean, how hard it is to put 6 buttons lay out on the controller?? (MadCatz did it)
CON: Actually, the over all feel of the controller VERY good. If there is one thing to complain, it would be the analog sticks is a little bit loose compare with original controller. However, it is not a big problem to me and it only took me a short while to adjust to it.
OVERALL: This is the BEST Dreamcast controller I ever used. I give it an A+++.
(WARNING) I just found out that There are TWO versions of the Madcatz Dream Pad.
The version 1 (only in white color) comes with a suckie RUBBER D-pad and it is not controlling well.
The version 2 (white and other color available), comes with a NEW rubber/plastic mix D-Pad and it ROCKS!! So if you are looking for Madcatz Dream Pad. Make sure you get the version 2!
Rating: - better then a standard
Better then a standard. Very comfortable also like it more buttons like saturn controller no offense sega .worst part the d-pad will not be a straight cross but leans to the side at that top if you hold down long. My grips havent come off. people hands that sweat like pig get this.
Rating: - better then a standard
Better then a standard. Very comfortable also like it more buttons like saturn controller no offense sega .worst part the d-pad will not be a straight cross but leans to the side at that top if you hold down long. My grips havent come off. people hands that sweat like pig get this.
- The Two Mad Catz Dream Pads
- Super Nice Controller for 2D fighting games =)
- better then a standard
- better then a standard
