Relatively cheap metal pad that actually works :S?

[UncertainKitten]

Well, Essentially, I'm wondering if there is a metal pad in the $150~$200 area that works pretty well. I'm looking for something that is as close to an arecade pad as I can get, so that I'm not quite as thrown off. Essentially, I'm trying to get one as a Christmas gift, and raise the odds of it happening by being in a relatively cheap zone . So, any help is indeed appreciated.
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[quote:c3308359af="R@YGOLD"]
because a lot of people go on youtube for a lot of reasons, most of the retarded.[/quote]

Just so he'll change his name.

[jpoppyz]

get a pair of BNS DX pads. Metal pads are bleh if they dont include the words "Blueshark", "cobalt flux", or home-built.

www.buynshop.com

get the fusions or the sparkles.
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[ChilliumBromide]

Another option would be a MyMyBox Nexen.

If you think you're up to learning how to disassemble and repair/customise pads, you can get them on eBay for about $70 apiece.
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I used to be active here lol

[UncertainKitten]

ok, I think I'll go with the BNS Fusion arcade pad, but...is that price going to stay relatively static, or is it a special sale price?
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[quote:c3308359af="R@YGOLD"]
because a lot of people go on youtube for a lot of reasons, most of the retarded.[/quote]

Just so he'll change his name.

[cpr.]

the mymybox one looks real nice. i think i might get one. does anyone have this? i fsomeone does id really apreciate some information on the durability, feel, and materials used.

edit: wowies im definately buying this. my initec is starting to crap out after one week
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Current Mat: Intec Arcade Style Dance Platform

[ThePandemonium]

The BNS Fusion always has the same price, I have one and it is wonderful
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[DarkCore]

I'd get a Nexen if I were you. They are ten dollars off the original price making it even more cheap.

[cpr.]

so is the nexen worth buying...were there problems with the timing or ghost steps or anything?
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Current Mat: Intec Arcade Style Dance Platform

[DarkCore]

[cpr.]

I dont use the bar.
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Current Mat: Intec Arcade Style Dance Platform

[Minger]

I don't see what all the hate is on the TX-1000s - I bought one off of Ebay a year ago for $70 shipped, and it still works perfectly fine to this day...

[kyj197]

This nexen metal pad look very cheap on thier weibste.
http://store.mymybox.com/nexen.html


After I saw this, I changed my mind. It looks nice

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n285/vesperka/IMAG0008.jpg


what are those two buttons for? green and red

http://s115.photobucket.com/albums/n285/vesperka/?action=view&current=IMAG0016.jpg&refPage=&imgAnch=imgAnch3

[cpr.]

okay im really looking into buying one of these but ive had bad experiences with dance pads. im kind of scared to buy one of these cause i dont know if its crap or not. my dad doesnt want to buy one off the internet because he doesnt want to hoave to ship it back to the company when it breaks. im really confused right now and i dont know whether its worth it to just buy this one or just go ahead and buy the blueshark (since i was going to buy one in a year or so anyway) so if anyones has any really helpful information please say it.
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Current Mat: Intec Arcade Style Dance Platform

[redmania]

I am also looking into buying one of these. I think there are so many different kind of metal pads. BNS, redoctane afterburner, some cheap metal pads like $50. RedOctane Ignition pad is even cost more than $70. what kind of metal pad only cost $50. I doubt their metal pad quality. After checking AfterBurner forum, I do not even consider buying afterburner metal pad.


There are three metal pads that I need to check.

1. Blueshark
2. CobaltFlux
3. Nexen


It will take sometime for me to check all of these three metal pads.

BlueShark: So far I do not see anyone complain about blueshark metal pad, but I will wait.

CobaltFlux, most of people seems to be happy with thier pads. It seems that cobaltflux also has some problems too.

Nexen pad, not many people talk about it. So far it has great feedback on it. so I will also watch this product. why? this pad is the cheapest metal pad among these three metal pads.

if anyone can give me your experience with any one of these three metal pads, that would be great.

[DarkCore]

[cpr.]

^thanks, its going to take some smooth talkin to persuede my dad to buy it but i'll try.
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[DarkCore]

[cpr.]

[ChilliumBromide]

Vesper has a very detailed review thread of the Blueshark and Nexen in this very forum. (title: BlueShark and Nexen First Impressions)
The Cobalt Flux's Arcade Mod shouldn't void the warranty because it's an official CF product; that's like if the BlueShark's warranty were to be voided by getting an MMB BlueShark bar.
Nonetheless, it would be better to ask, because people have a lot of tricks they can pull to get money.
But then again, the CF hardly needs a warranty anyway.
It should last 3 years under bad conditions before any part of it breaks, although sensitivity may be lost with age.
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I used to be active here lol

[UncertainKitten]

Wow, I'm glad this thread is still helpful to others . Yeah, I WISH I could get a CF, but that is like $300, isn't it?
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[quote:c3308359af="R@YGOLD"]
because a lot of people go on youtube for a lot of reasons, most of the retarded.[/quote]

Just so he'll change his name.