Gaming For SFIV: Xbox 360 Controller, or Fight Pad?

[[M]artin]

I've been playing SFIV on and off at a friends house since launch and I've gotten pretty used to the 360 D-PAD. Some of those moves that require PPP input (mainly Ultras) tend to cramp the shit out of your hand at times, not to mention the D-PAD does a number on your thumbs after a while. That's my biggest complaint.

Also, anyone have tips concerning player screen position? I can pull off all moves just fine when I'm standing screen left, but once I'm thrown onto screen right, I tend to flub most moves for some reason (including Ultras, not good). I dunno if this is because I'm used to being 1P and being auto-right most of the time or what...

 

[squirt1000]

This is what im using on the PS3 version, And its lovely!!

 

[[M]artin]

This is what im using on the PS3 version, And its lovely!!

Hey! I have the Ken version of that for the PS2. Those work on the PS3, no problems?

 

[Gaisuto]

artin]
Also, anyone have tips concerning player screen position? I can pull off all moves just fine when I'm standing screen left, but once I'm thrown onto screen right, I tend to flub most moves for some reason (including Ultras, not good). I dunno if this is because I'm used to being 1P and being auto-right most of the time or what...

Besides the "Just practice in training mode", what I did was to just do the motions a tad slower until I got the hang of it. Pretty much nothing but it, you just get used to it. So Martin you have it on the 360? Wanna fight? ^^

 

[squirt1000]

Yep, Just get a decent ps2 to ps3 converter and job done! Mine is made by a company called pega.

Well worth using as its probably one of the most comfortable pads Ive ever used

 

[GameDragon]

As for which is better, it's all about personal comfort. The D-Pad on the 360 Controller is a joke, but analog stick works just fine and moves are still pretty easy to pull off. Though, if you prefer a D-Pad or a 6 Button step up, then go for the fight pad. Both work pretty good.

 

[fuuuuuu]

This is what im using on the PS3 version, And its lovely!!

Dam that looks like a baby! Where do i sign up!?

 

[squirt1000]

Sadly ive not seen these "new" for a few years, Ive got a full set of 4 but have only opened this one to use as I have a spare

Might have to get the full set of the new controllers too

 

[[M]artin]

You can find 'em all over Ebay. That's where I bought mine when Anniversary Edition (for the PS2) came out. They might be a bit more expensive now that SFIV has been released...

 

[bubbleboy]

Why is the Xbox360 D-pad so crappy? There's two analogue ones.. make the digital one 8 directional and accurate to a T. Can't be that hard can it?? The SNES one was better!