Decent cheap shmup pad / stick for the Xbox360?

[charlesr]

I'm finding the pad on my 360 controllers a bit lame for shooters. It's not terrible, but just could be better.
Is there a decent pad (maybe without analogue sticks like that GC Hori controller) or stick that doesn't break the bank? I'm used to the DC stick which I like a lot, but it's bloody huge.

[speedlolita]

http://www.gametronex.com/PDP-Versus-Controller-Fight-Pad-for-Xbox-360-p/xb3-a1037.htm

Microswitches like a NGPC. Also known as the MvC3 pad in the UK.

[charlesr]

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-28-...j-70-4ji3.html ??

[charlesr]

That PDP one looks good. Do you have one?

[charlesr]

Or http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-28-...j-70-3u0y.html ?? ?50 still seems a bit steep.

[charlesr]

Anywhere in the UK with a similar range to that gametronex site?

[speedlolita]

I got my PDP pad from CeX for ?20, I padhacked it for my arcade stick though.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Versus-Fighting-Pad-Marvel-Edition-Marvel-Vs-Capcom-3-/251052563139?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3a73e61ac3

This one, postage is killer though.

The reason I recommend it is that the microswitches make small movements VERY easy, superior to even a stick IMO. Certainly not a loose stick like a sanwa JLF. Seimitsu LS-56-01/LS-32-01 aren't as bad.

[moonwhistle]

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-28-...j-70-4ji3.html ??

I'd recommend the madcatz pad. I think it's great for fighting, shooting and anything 2D. That one on play asia is a ripoff though are they are very cheaply made. You can pick them up on ebay for ?10-?15 (the older street fighter 4 models).

Also, was the PDP pad ever released in the UK? I fancy trying it out but only if I can find one for a reasonable price.

[speedlolita]

Not really sure, which is why I bought it in CeX.

[moonwhistle]

Not really sure, which is why I bought it in CeX.

Online or in store? I had a quick check on the website and couldn't even find a listing for it.

How did you find it as a pad before modding it? Does that weird d-pad actually work well?

[speedlolita]

In store. I found the pad to be good for shmups, but not so much for fighters really. That's mostly due to the shape though as I was holding it at a sort of weird angle. I'm sure you'd get used to it though.

[moonwhistle]

In store. I found the pad to be good for shmups, but not so much for fighters really. That's mostly due to the shape though as I was holding it at a sort of weird angle. I'm sure you'd get used to it though.

Thanks. I'll give it a punt if I can find it for sale for less than a pound of flesh.

[charlesr]

Managed to find one on ebay for ?33 delivered. There were more available.
Thanks for the tips.

[Decider-VT]

Nuts. I would've suggested a Hori EX2 pad. The d-pad has been excellent for shooting games.

[Fader209]

I didn't even know Hori made pads like that. The Dpad looks a lot better than a normal 360 pad.
Got myself an official wired 360 pad for my PC last week and am liking the weight of it without the battery pack on it.