nickspoon
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Do the world a favour and shoot yourself.
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Gp2x Stick Replacement Petition
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Winterkid
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I second that, unless he sticks to the GP32 and XGP sections of the board
DBH
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Im getting the impression JagMs is just a hater because 1. He has no GP2X and probably can't afford to get one? (who knows), 2. Sees so many people here enjoying their GP2X and 3. Is a jealous piece of shit and wants to try and put doubt in peoples minds.
Quite concise if I do say so myself
Quite concise if I do say so myself
GeminiDomino
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Im getting the impression JagMs is just a hater because 1. He has no GP2X and probably can't afford to get one? (who knows), 2. Sees so many people here enjoying their GP2X and 3. Is a jealous piece of shit and wants to try and put doubt in peoples minds.
Quite concise if I do say so myself
Troll or not, the stick still sucks.
Signed.
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Wite_Noiz
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I think a d-pad lends itself to portable devices more than a joystick because they're less likely to break off (the number of times I've popped my cap [teehee] off when putting it in my pocket), and small joysticks (like the current one) don't feel quite so strong as a full sized.
Obviously, that last one's a no-brainer, but I am worried about getting too enthusiastic in some games and just breaking it off.
Personally, I don't think the current one is a failure - it works fine for the games I play - but a proper 8-way d-pad (not a four-way with the diagonals simulated) would be very welcome (even as an option/mod).
Obviously, that last one's a no-brainer, but I am worried about getting too enthusiastic in some games and just breaking it off.
Personally, I don't think the current one is a failure - it works fine for the games I play - but a proper 8-way d-pad (not a four-way with the diagonals simulated) would be very welcome (even as an option/mod).
kevcal
Coding " Abduction;Retrieval "
Having bought my son a Mk2 a couple of weeks ago (from gp2x.co.uk); during my ('ahem') testing whilst getting the SD cards setup, I found no problem with the stick. Did notice there is another stick inside the box with (I think) text on it "GP2X"? - but haven't bothered changing to use it..
Maybe the stick (un)popularity is dependant on what games you tend to play?
As a side not - his Mk2 had a sheet of film on it (slightly larger than the screen) - I take it this was just for packing(?). I have seen many discussions on the screen protection, but can't see any other film on the screen - I guess it's there though and I can chuck the packing film...?
And another note - looks to me (during the _very_ short time I have been on these boards) that JagMS is indeed some form of troll.. Why does someone frequent a forum concerning something he doesn't own? If indeed he has a GP32, I would think he should be spending more time on that area of the board unless he's asking questions with the mind to purchase a 2x..
(Never mind, I find it amusing reading all the responses to his posts)
Kev
Maybe the stick (un)popularity is dependant on what games you tend to play?
As a side not - his Mk2 had a sheet of film on it (slightly larger than the screen) - I take it this was just for packing(?). I have seen many discussions on the screen protection, but can't see any other film on the screen - I guess it's there though and I can chuck the packing film...?
And another note - looks to me (during the _very_ short time I have been on these boards) that JagMS is indeed some form of troll.. Why does someone frequent a forum concerning something he doesn't own? If indeed he has a GP32, I would think he should be spending more time on that area of the board unless he's asking questions with the mind to purchase a 2x..
(Never mind, I find it amusing reading all the responses to his posts
)Kev
kevcal
Coding " Abduction;Retrieval "
But you like gp2x threads...?
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Wite_Noiz
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And, of course, it's important for you to comment on everything incase we never find out your opinion on the matter.
Edit: Hang on... your comment doesn't even make any sense
Go figure
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Winterkid
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Yeah, it's really annoying when idiots post messages about things they don't know about in forums they have no business even being in, huh?
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PSyMastR
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nickspoon
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I don't see your logic. You dislike GP2X threads, so you go into the GP2X forum.
It's quite obvious that your mind works on higher levels than mine, so I must ask you to explain.
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That is just not true. If it was then there could be no d-pad on the Megadrive, Lynx, Game Gear, Nomad, PC-Engine, PSX, Dreamcast, 3DO, Saturn, PSP, on and on. It is only the SHAPE that is patented (crosskey) that is it. You can have a d-pad on the GP2X it just can't be the "plus" design.
The stick on the M2 is useable and is not THAT bad, but a pad would be better.
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I agree, in the short amount of time I have been using my GP2X, I've thought that a d-pad would've been a better control option than the stick. However, this may because I was primarily playing SNES, NES, genesis emus and a d-pad just seems more natural. The stick may be more "authentic" for the older emus.
trooper
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nickspoon
vultum stultum habes
I'm not going to sign, for the simple reason that what I have already is fine.
Just my opinion.
Just my opinion.
Epicenter
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I could understand if GPH can't afford to make any sort of revision to the GP2X, at least not yet due to the PCB changes involved. But what about a modification that doesn't require PCB alterations like Radek's d-pad 'kit' but something that'd work through the existing hole for the stick? Something similar not requiring soldering or cutting of the faceplate. Mass-produced by GPH, it'd become standard fast like DaveC's cap did, making a standard improved control scheme easier to develop for at the very least...
Oh, and they did have the money to produce quite a number of these breakout boxes based on a community design (Techfreak's apparently) and they seem to be quite high quality. This costs money..
Also, yes.. I'd like to reiterate that it is NOT illegal to use a directional pad-- or just about every game console would be a patent violation. Just don't use Nintendo's exact shape. Rounder designs are better for diagnol presses anyway ...
Oh, and they did have the money to produce quite a number of these breakout boxes based on a community design (Techfreak's apparently) and they seem to be quite high quality. This costs money..
Also, yes.. I'd like to reiterate that it is NOT illegal to use a directional pad-- or just about every game console would be a patent violation. Just don't use Nintendo's exact shape. Rounder designs are better for diagnol presses anyway ...
