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Re: Playtest: The Shaft Virtual Console joystick

Sat, 17 May 2008 13:52:20 GMT

Any news if it works with MEtal Slug anthology?

By Betagam7

Re: Playtest: The Shaft Virtual Console joystick

Thu, 15 May 2008 04:03:00 GMT

if i had $40 id go to ebay and get myself one of those super famicom Classic Controllers.

By Gameoverkid95

Re: Playtest: The Shaft Virtual Console joystick

Thu, 15 May 2008 01:23:45 GMT

Woo, love that this stick works with Gamecube games, since I'd rather play my disc copy of F Zero GX than download F Zero X. However, will Aussie see any of these arcade sticks in our stores (complete with over inflated Aus prices) or are we doomed to online purchasing?

By dark moogle

Re: Playtest: The Shaft Virtual Console joystick

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:09:50 GMT

I'm waiting for an actual Wii-Zapper that plugs in through a GC port and looks something like an actual zapper, not an assault rifle. ;)

By stinssd

Re: Playtest: The Shaft Virtual Console joystick

Sat, 10 May 2008 17:31:13 GMT

@SmaMan - That's hilarious! You make the title sound so bad, though!

By Clayfrd

Re: Playtest: The Shaft Virtual Console joystick

Sat, 10 May 2008 09:53:36 GMT

@Tim:
Well, no wonder. That's what I get for expecting things to be fine out the gate. This happened with Melee, too. Stupid Player's Choice edition.

...I hope it's not a trend.

By Big=Sexy

Re: Playtest: The Shaft Virtual Console joystick

Sat, 10 May 2008 09:45:18 GMT

The Shaft had some delays in production but from what I understand they are now in stock and shipping normally.

By Dazza

Re: Playtest: The Shaft Virtual Console joystick

Sat, 10 May 2008 08:26:09 GMT

Did it really take 5 months to get your shaft or do you think it won't take that long now?

By Bensei

Re: Playtest: The Shaft Virtual Console joystick

Sat, 10 May 2008 06:15:20 GMT

@Clayfrd
Forget "The English Language Cop", you're our friendly neighborhood "Grammer Nazi!"

By SmaMan

Re: Playtest: The Shaft Virtual Console joystick

Sat, 10 May 2008 03:37:54 GMT

@Dazza- Easy! I might just have to correct your morals! You ought not to stereotype! As you know, we Americans have a very clean history in terms of treating others equally. Alas, that is not true. Many of my fellow countrymen probably couldn't tell Mario from one of "those dern tuhrrists." Perhaps I am not helping my country's image by bashing it. That said, let it be known that not every American is as corrupt and "ill-advised" as our President!
I would also like to suggest that you improve your grammar if you want to continue being an internet journalist! I suppose I will have to let you off with a warning. I have been called "The English Language Cop" by a few of my friends and relatives, by the way. The main reason I am letting you off with a warning is because you seem to be awfully busy. Almost all of the recent articles have been written by you, unless I am mistaken. I believe I will have to correct my own mistake! My parallelism is awful! How could I change from active to passive voice like that? I digress.

I do not intend to be rude. Keep up the good work, and continue to keep us posted. By the way, have you heard about the next Mortal Kombat? It looks atrocious! Look it up if you haven't already. MKII would be a good game to use with the Shaft.

By Clayfrd

Re: Playtest: The Shaft Virtual Console joystick

Sat, 10 May 2008 03:07:43 GMT

" wonder how playing Resident Evil 4 would feel like?"

Wii version blows the old style controls out of the way. So why bother?

By sailingtheseaoffools

Re: Playtest: The Shaft Virtual Console joystick

Sat, 10 May 2008 03:06:51 GMT

For the one saying Punch out is lagging what av inputs are you using plus what type of TV? HDTVs have lag issues unless you use the right inputs plus certain ones have a game mode that disables what causes the lag or you have to do it yourself if the tv manufactorer allowed you to.

By sailingtheseaoffools

Re: Playtest: The Shaft Virtual Console joystick

Sat, 10 May 2008 01:50:05 GMT

I wonder how playing Resident Evil 4 would feel like?

By E-dawg

Re: Playtest: The Shaft Virtual Console joystick

Fri, 09 May 2008 19:58:58 GMT

@Clayfrd - An American correcting my grammar again! I definitely need to resit my GCSE English exam now. :D

I don't have a GCN laying around to plug it into anymore but I am sure it will work just fine as it is essentially a Gamecube controller.

By Dazza

Re: Playtest: The Shaft Virtual Console joystick

Fri, 09 May 2008 19:40:26 GMT

@Dazza-
In sticking with tradition, I'd like to correct you. "Well I am a little rusty so I would say I did pretty good..." should say, "Well*,* I am a little rusty*,* so I would say I did pretty well." It's all in good fun! Anyway, the shaft looks very nice. Perhaps I can slip a birthday hint to someone... I would really like to play F-Zero X with it. Have you tried plugging it into a GCN?

By Clayfrd

Re: Playtest: The Shaft Virtual Console joystick

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:34:16 GMT

@Big=Sexy

Bluetooth operates in the 2.4Ghz range. The first Wavebirds released operated in the 900Mhz range. Maybe you have one of those. Nintendo eventually switch the Wavebird over to 2.4Ghz later on in its life cycle.

By Tim

Re: Playtest: The Shaft Virtual Console joystick

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:34:14 GMT

Real competitive nuts can notice lags in wireless controllers that use radio frequencies. It becomes an issue particularly in fighting games, where being a half second off can mean the difference between a connected hit or a punishable whiff. (In case you're wondering, yeah. I'm one of them.)

While I enjoy using my WaveBird (I like the grips of the GC controllers) I've switched to using my Classic Controller for Brawl because Bluetooth has a lower lag difference than radio does. I don't notice any lag at all using the CC, even when compared to my wired GC controller. (as opposed to my WaveBird, grr...) So, I don't really understand where this "better than wireless" problem comes in - at least, with a Wiimote enabled hookup, anyway.

Also, the lag on Punchout!! is rather odd. I always assumed it was because I was used to Mike Tyson's Punchout!!, but it may be something else altogether. I doubt it's the controller's fault, but it could very well be.

By Big=Sexy

Re: Playtest: The Shaft Virtual Console joystick

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:25:59 GMT

I got the Hori stick, and it was worth every penny. I just dont like how the Shaft here looks, So unless I get some kind of gift card, ill pass.

By Phalyn

Re: Playtest: The Shaft Virtual Console joystick

Fri, 09 May 2008 06:55:44 GMT

Reply to Shiryu:

There are a few different programs out there that will let you use your Wii Remote with your PC as long as you have a bluetooth antenna or a bluetooth dongle. Let the power of Google guide you.

By Jace

Re: Playtest: The Shaft Virtual Console joystick

Fri, 09 May 2008 05:57:52 GMT

@ zss_shadow
Well, if your expert NES uncle thinks there is lag I won't argue with him because I'm not an expert myself at NES games. It is possible that after all these years he is a bit rusty if he hasn't been playing recently.(joking)

@ Mirokunite
They used IR prior to the 32bit era which required a clear line of sight like a TV remote. Early RF controllers used the low 900Mhz frequencies which wasn't quite enough for a lag free experience. Ever since they moved on to the higher 2.4Ghz range (WiFi) I think it has become a thing of the past. Unless of course you have a wireless device creating interference with the 2.4Ghz range.

By Tim