Would you trust one of these over the other?

JC_Denton46 · Trick Member Joined: 14 Apr 2009 Location: Austin, TX

I'm currently looking for another foam pad since I loved the other one I have

It's like $70 now to get a new one from Red Octane, so I'm just wondering if anyone happens to now or think one of these two would be good or not

http://cgi.ebay.com/PS2-DDR-Dance-Revolution-Deluxe-Thick-Foam-Mat-Pad-New_W0QQitemZ170326618190QQihZ007QQcategoryZ139969QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/FOAM-Dance-Revolution-Pad-DDR-Mat-for-Playstation-2-PS2_W0QQitemZ250360341097QQihZ015QQcategoryZ139969QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Suko · Trick Member Joined: 13 Jun 2003 Location: Lynnwood, WA

I'm a bit confused. You like the current softpad you own? If so, what make/model is it?

I checked the links you provided, the 2nd auction has ended and won't display. The first one looks incredibly similar to the 1st generation Red Octane pads.
http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/6d/4e/Red_Octane_Ignition_Dance_Pad-resized200.gif

However, I don't like the ambiguous stats the thing has.
# Condition: New
# Packaging: In Retail Package. May vary.
# Color: Black
# Manufacturer: Third Party
# Model No:
# Weight: 4 lbs
# Included: 1 PS2 DDR Mat Deluxe
# Platform: PS2, PS2 Slim
# Region: Universal

This sounds like crap to me, no matter what it's appearance. The general rule is do NOT buy any DDR pad off Ebay. If you want to have a quality game experience, stick with known brands. However, if you're really interested in this auction, then at least contact the seller and find out who the manufacturer is. If he can't tell you, then it's almost certainly a cheap knock-off.

As far as softpads go, I always considered the Red Octane Ignition pads the best bang for your buck.

http://www.redoctane.com/Game-Controllers/DDR-Dance-Pads/Ignition-Dance-Pad-3-0-Multi-Platform-Edition

If you like soft pads, this is about as good as it gets.
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JC_Denton46 · Trick Member Joined: 14 Apr 2009 Location: Austin, TX

Suko · Trick Member Joined: 13 Jun 2003 Location: Lynnwood, WA

Well, if you don't have the cash, then you could investigate the ebay one more. But I still say, save up and buy a Red Octane. Perhaps you could post in the marketplace forums here on DDRFreak.com and ask if anyone has a new Red Octane they'd like to sell?

Marketplace:
http://www.ddrfreak.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=31
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JC_Denton46 · Trick Member Joined: 14 Apr 2009 Location: Austin, TX

Suko · Trick Member Joined: 13 Jun 2003 Location: Lynnwood, WA

Hey buddy, I got some good news for you. The ignition pads are on sale for $50 right now at the Red Octane store. See this link for details:
http://www.ddrfreak.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=8959847#8959847
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