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PS2 USB Energy HD 1″ Foam Deluxe Dance Pad 3 in 1
Product Description
DDRGame is pleased to announce the Enrgy Premium Edition Super Deluxe Dance Pad. The Energy Premium Edition Super Deluxe Dance Pad features the super-sensitive-definetely-no-more-delay technology with our brand new look and offers Three-in-One multi-platform plug that works flawlessly with PS One, Playstation 2, Xbox, and PC/MAC via USB. Thanks to its new and improved stripe surface, the Energy Premium Edition Super Deluxe Dance Pad has been designed for maximum dur... More >>
PS2 USB Energy HD 1" Foam Deluxe Dance Pad 3 in 1
September 29th, 2009 - 02:27
great product. It has raised pads so you can feel it when you are stepping correctly. I’d buy from this place again.
Rating: 5 / 5
September 29th, 2009 - 04:20
This is a high quality DDR mat. I have had it for a few months now and so far it has been completely accurate. Whenever mistakes are made it’s always me, it’s never the mat. I have had combos over 1000 regularly on this mat.
Rating: 5 / 5
September 29th, 2009 - 04:34
This is the best mat ever.
I had the normal version of this mat and i liked it but now this one is so much better. I play on stepmania. I used to only be able to do lv 5 songs but now i can ace lv 8 songs. this mat doesn’t slide and is easy to transport. The foam is a little hard to get in but once its in it works great. The buttons are raised and harder so you can feel where they are so you don’t have to look down. All i can say is if you don’t want to break your budget and you want to be able to travel with it get this mat!
Rating: 5 / 5
September 29th, 2009 - 06:27
First I will start off by saying I’ve had this pad for only 3 days now. I have played with it non-stop and I absolutely LOVE it to death.
Now, a couple of things I wanted to address here.
First, like another reviewer said, there is a strong plastic smell from this pad, so let it air out awhile before you use it unless you like a plastic smelling environment.
Second, I have only played stepmania with this pad. It seems like certain times when I step down on the correct arrow, it doesn’t register. I think it’s because I stepped in the wrong spot cause I don’t look down usually, but I’m not exactly sure. I’ve messed up on a few songs even though I know I thought I hit the arrows right.
Third, and I don’t even really think I should mention this, if you’re playing with the marvelous step timing on, then you might notice a .001 second lag on this pad, because for the most part, i usually have to step a 1/100th of a second before the arrow comes up to get a marvelous step. But other times it’s synced well (it could also depend on how well the song is synced)
It is kind of frustrating to get the foam padding in this pad, but that’s because I’ve never dealt with foam pads before. I can tell you that if you pull too hard trying to force the pad around the foam to zip it up, the pad will rip. (it ripped a tiny bit on me)
In terms of stability, the pad is a little bit different than what you typically see. The arrow buttons have their own curved area so you know where you are stepping which helps, but it also feels like you have to step out farther compared to the arcade pad. Also, this pad hardly moves at all. Only when I’m playing INSANELY hard songs will this pad jiggle. But for the most part, it’s very sturdy.
I’ve heard Ignition pads fail quickly. This pad has worked great for me so far overall, with a couple of flaws but I’ll get used to it.
Worth the money? Yes.
Easy to assemble? Meh, not exactly.
Fun to use? YEP!
Rating: 5 / 5
September 29th, 2009 - 09:23
Background
I own two pads before this pad which are the original Red Octane Ignition (~$80) and the other one (~$60) whose name I don’t remember (something with Ultra or Deluxe, I am not sure). My level is about 7-9 “feet” in Bemania DDR games.
Things I like about this pad:
1) Button Elevation. There are extra foam pads under arrow buttons which feels different from non-arrow buttons. Very helpful. I no longer have to look down to adjust my position. My other pads don’t have this.
2) Good Sensitivity. I don’t have to hit exactly at the center of the arrow buttons in order for it to register. Very good for difficult songs. My other pads are also equally sensitive when they were new.
3) USB Connection. Even though there are plenty of cheap PS2-to-USB adapter, the USB connection is a nice feature.
4) The foam insert seems to be of the same quality as that in my Red Octane pad and is better than that in my other pads.
Things I don’t like:
1) The top surface does not seem as durable as I hope. It seems even thinner relative to my Red Octane pad. However, after modding, it is good to go. Please see the detail below.
2) It is difficult to insert the foam for the first time. I think that the cover might not be stretched enough. Please be careful not to use too much force or you might break the seams.
—-Durability/Modding———
Both of my previous pads last about a year before the top surfaces began to tear apart. (The Red Octane last a bit longer and the other one.) Unfortunately, this new pad does not seem to be more durable than my last two. Therefore, this time I decided to mod it. I have been playing for two weeks and it has been working perfectly. Modding does not seem to effect the sensitivity as far as I am concerned. The only thing is that the effect of extra foam under the arrow is less noticeable which is less than ideal. However, I have gotten used to looking down from time to time so I can live with this.
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In summary, this is a great pad for the money. It will probably last a long time if you are a casual player. If you are an intermediate to advance player, I would recommend modding it.
Rating: 5 / 5