Mark E Posted August 14, 2003 Report Share Posted August 14, 2003 Here's an interesting piece of news, apparently Namco has partnered up with Nuby to release an arcade control stick for SC2, decorated with art from the game and such. Really neat bit is that apparently the stick is going to be universal, and will have different connectors depending on your console. Sounds like a nice option for those who are not interested in using a gamepad to play the game, though I have no idea what kind of quality Nuby's controllers are. I'm sure somebody here can give an idea . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camp Posted August 14, 2003 Report Share Posted August 14, 2003 Really neat bit is that apparently the stick is going to be universal, and will have different connectors depending on your console. That is very cool. I would like to see more of that (of course it will never happen for standard pads) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zathras Posted August 14, 2003 Report Share Posted August 14, 2003 Cool news but they should have announced it a bit sooner - bought an X-arcade solo last week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted August 14, 2003 Report Share Posted August 14, 2003 Can't say I can recall ever using a Nuby pad... To me, they're associated with Gameboy tat so I'm curious to see what these sticks are like. I know the offical SC2 sticks from Japan are popular, but they're not by Nuby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Monkey Posted August 14, 2003 Report Share Posted August 14, 2003 The sticks in Asia are made by Hori. Hori rocks. http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=...oducts_id=2839& Different sticks for each system, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted August 14, 2003 Report Share Posted August 14, 2003 Have you /seen/ these pads? Very fugly & nothing like the "Traditional" arcade pad like the Hori ones. Hmmmm. I like the idea of a cross platform stick, save messing about buying adaptors, but hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain rising Posted August 14, 2003 Report Share Posted August 14, 2003 if you haven't seen the new universal one for the US yet, IGNs got some pics posted... http://xbox.ign.com/articles/433/433578p1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelley Posted August 14, 2003 Report Share Posted August 14, 2003 that looks pretty bad. Give me a good ol' ASCI fighting pad anyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Monkey Posted August 14, 2003 Report Share Posted August 14, 2003 Based on that photo, I won't be buying initially. Reviews might sway me, but I'm skeptical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zathras Posted August 14, 2003 Report Share Posted August 14, 2003 Yeah I'm definately glad I bought the other one now. It looks like someone beat that ugly stick with an uglier stick (groooooan) But depending on feel/durability it might be a nice second player stick - the price point is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain rising Posted August 14, 2003 Report Share Posted August 14, 2003 I must have weird taste I'll definitely have to take a closer look at it in the stores but I like the way it looks so far. Quality will make the biggest impact in deciding whether to buy or not, though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenMonkey Posted August 14, 2003 Report Share Posted August 14, 2003 Looks OK to me. I've been holding out on both a GC and a PS2 arcade stick purchase, since I already have a clicky dreamcast stick and an Official Sega Saturn stick sucking up space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldorado Posted August 15, 2003 Report Share Posted August 15, 2003 Looks alright to me. I look forward to reading some reviews. Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 15, 2003 Report Share Posted August 15, 2003 This morning I was looking around and came across an article about the marketing of Soul Calibur II. In the article they mentioned that there would be 'pre-order incentives'. I don't usually pre-order games, but as I plan to buy SCII on launch day anyway, it got me interested. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find any further information. EBGames is advertising Link cell art as a bonus for pre-ordering the GC version, but I'm going to get the Xbox version. Anyhow, if anyone has anymore info, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelley Posted August 15, 2003 Report Share Posted August 15, 2003 you get a t-shirt with the PS2 and Xbox one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 15, 2003 Report Share Posted August 15, 2003 Oh, cool. I found the article again, but no details. Thanks, Kelley. Edit: I just watched the Gamespot video preview for this game, looks great. Anybody with GS Complete should check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsrunner Posted August 15, 2003 Report Share Posted August 15, 2003 Apologize for the slight tangent. I like the idea of different characters for different systems in a way, but in another way I hate it. I have all three of the current gen consoles, and I cannot decide which one to buy! PS2 for the better controller? Gamecube for Link? Xbox for Spawn and the best graphics and sound? AH! Its between the Gamecube and Xbox one for me. I could care less about Heihachi as I don't like Tekken, but Link? Spawn? YES! I can barely afford to buy one much less two. Oh well...I'll just suffer not being able to decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 15, 2003 Report Share Posted August 15, 2003 Gamestop.com is offering a "Limited Edition Art Book" with preorders on all platforms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 Chris, the T-Shirt is in the US only. If you order from EB in Canada you will receive the Art Book and a Lithograph. Plus they're doing a trade in 2, get it for $10 (or 3 for free which is usually a worse deal) which is pretty good offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starhawk Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 It's been years since I had a Dreamcast and played the original Soul Calibur, so I can't remeber what the controls were like. I'm going to probably get the Gamecube version anyway, but what are the controls going to be like on the GC controller? How will that compare to the XBOX and PS2 versions? Anyone buying one paticular version based on control only? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Monkey Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 but what are the controls going to be like on the GC controller? How will that compare to the XBOX and PS2 versions? I can't comment on the other systems, but I played SC2 import on the GameCube. Control was pretty nice (MUCH better than I expected), but I don't care for the GC controller. AnthonyVolpe really likes one of the alternate control schemes (and had a respectable finish on the default control scheme at a local GameStop tourney). I'm personally looking forward to the Xbox version because the Xbox controller reminds me most of the Dreamcast controller. -j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orpheus Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 I played the import Xbox version earlier this summer as well as the Gamecube demo. My personal preference was for the Xbox controller, mostly because the button layout on the GC controller seemed a tad awkward for this game. Personally, I'd rather have an arcade stick, too bad this one is butt ugly and I'm not really a fan of any of the others on the market (they either seem to have crappy sticks or buttons, how frustrating). All comes down to what is comfortable for you in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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