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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Colonol Dekker on July 06, 2010, 06:20:45 pm

Title: Site advise, has anyone bought from here before?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on July 06, 2010, 06:20:45 pm: It's just too cheap to be true IMHO. (http://www.gamesbasement.co.uk/accessories/pc-mac/super-nintendo-usb-pc-controller-PD-3130.html?utm_source=Froogle&utm_medium=marketing_medium&utm_campaign=froogle) So I'm a bit dubious as if i should use it...............

Has anyone here used them before. i just found it by googling USB Snes control.........

I've wanted one of these since about 1996/7.
Title: Re: Site advise, has anyone bought from here before?
Post by: Locutus of Borg on July 06, 2010, 06:47:05 pm: If it's too good to be true, then it probably is
Title: Re: Site advise, has anyone bought from here before?
Post by: BloodEagle on July 06, 2010, 09:48:20 pm: Initial googling gives varied results.

On the one hand, a lot of people (a good many only have 1 post in their respective forums) say that it's legit.

On the other hand, a review site is riddled with 'it's a scam'. Though, it's apparent that most of those are written by the same person under multiple account names.

You could try buying something really cheap. And if that shows up, then buy the thing you want.

Meh.
Title: Re: Site advise, has anyone bought from here before?
Post by: Mongoose on July 06, 2010, 11:06:06 pm: $36 doesn't seem all that cheap to me. :p
Title: Re: Site advise, has anyone bought from here before?
Post by: Bobboau on July 07, 2010, 01:38:58 am: yeah, that seems about what I would expect that product to cost.
Title: Re: Site advise, has anyone bought from here before?
Post by: Titan on July 07, 2010, 11:23:03 am: I wouldn't buy it.

Too expensive. :p
Title: Re: Site advise, has anyone bought from here before?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on July 07, 2010, 01:24:01 pm: http://www.sitejabber.com/reviews/www.gamesbasement.co.uk

BAH!

Well if anyone else knows where i can safely get a usb SNES controller from i'll happily paint your barn.
Title: Re: Site advise, has anyone bought from here before?
Post by: Galemp on July 07, 2010, 02:08:15 pm: I would just get a DualShock-to-USB converter and use that.
Title: Re: Site advise, has anyone bought from here before?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on July 07, 2010, 02:57:32 pm: I've got two dual-shock style usb controllerz already.

But i need, Nay CRAVE that original Snes feel. Games like Killer Instinct and Super Metroid are just unplayable as my muscle meory has trouble pulling off a 78 hit ultra for fulgore with a PS1 style control.
Title: Re: Site advise, has anyone bought from here before?
Post by: Wobble73 on July 07, 2010, 03:13:15 pm: Quote from: Galemp on July 07, 2010, 02:08:15 pm
I would just get a DualShock-to-USB converter and use that.

PS2 to USB converter and PS2 pad FTW! :yes:
Title: Re: Site advise, has anyone bought from here before?
Post by: Mura on July 07, 2010, 03:43:09 pm: geez, *click* (http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Smartjoy-PC-Controller-Adapter-Converter/dp/B0009VIZSY) google is your friend
also : DIY (http://www.raphnet.net/electronique/snes_nes_usb/index_en.php) version... this are for adapters, so you still have to get a regular pad, which shouldn't be too hard... there's also retrousb.com, but i don't know if it's trust worthy

later and good luck~ (btw, i want my barn in yellow with purple polka dot)
Title: Re: Site advise, has anyone bought from here before?
Post by: Colonol Dekker on July 07, 2010, 03:51:56 pm: /me cleans the dust off of the freashly leapt cannon.

I'm more than aware of the how-to guides. But i want to pay to save myself the hassle and time involved. Fun it may be. But i'm a wanta my ownee controllah.

See what you did? You made me go Jar-Jar.......... :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Site advise, has anyone bought from here before?
Post by: Mura on July 07, 2010, 04:20:28 pm: uhm, there are adapters, sadly the controllers are sold out @ retrousb.com but you can still get a "to usb" adapter and plug your own controller without butchering it...