View Full Version : [Dead] Retrocon controller (PS2) $10 shipped free at Circuit City
CheapyD
08-09-2004, 09:06 AM
Cheap ass link (http://service.bfast.com/bfast/click?bfmid=37922609&siteid=40451529&bfpage=datafeed&oid=89152)
Cornfedwb
08-09-2004, 09:07 AM
Ahh damn, need to spend.. less.. money.
jaybird
08-09-2004, 09:13 AM
I think it's only availble for pick-up.
Cornfedwb
08-09-2004, 09:14 AM
I think it's only availble for pick-up.
I already ordered mine, its being shipped USPS free to me.
jaybird
08-09-2004, 09:31 AM
Geez, there must have only been one in stock at the online store.
That went quick!
Masterkyo
08-09-2004, 09:45 AM
My local CC have (1) control left i'll pickup later today b4 is GONE forever ;)
BigHow
08-09-2004, 11:24 AM
Hoo-rah. Snagged one with in-store pick up. Finally fell to a price where I could justify the purchase. :D
swinte
08-09-2004, 01:11 PM
Are these any good? Anybody who has one want to give a recommendation/diss on them?
Fusion GTX
08-09-2004, 01:39 PM
Anyone Know If It Will Work ON A PS-One
Strider Turbulence
08-09-2004, 01:51 PM
Are these any good? Anybody who has one want to give a recommendation/diss on them?
I can give it a diss. I bought one when it first came out and it's almost useless since the D-Pad is too clumsy and the shoulder buttons are too close too each other. The analog sticks are tight and work really well though.
emperordahc
08-09-2004, 02:36 PM
Yea, it'll work on a PS1.
I love the controller; it's completely replaced my official Sony DualShock. (And I do *not* use 3rd party controllers.)
The sticks are super tight, and the buttons are all pretty good. (The D pad is a little rough to use in fighting games, so I can't recommend that.)
The shoulder buttons are really close together, and you have to completely relearn how to use them. In a few hours, you'll be just as fast as w/ a regular DShock controller.
The design is small, almost the exact same size as an original NES controller. However, it works great for me, even w/ my large hands. (Total NES nistalga. Yippie!)
I suggest the controller if you still have your old NES hooked up (and actually play it). It's a great controller, and once you get used to the shoulder buttons, will own you.
impirius
08-09-2004, 04:03 PM
Yep. The d-pad sucks, but the analog sticks are better than the DS2's. Funny.
FriskyTanuki
08-09-2004, 05:42 PM
Is the price the same in store, or do I need to order it for in-store pick-up?
Alien Spider
08-10-2004, 08:46 PM
It's the same price in-store too, $9.99. I just bought it. :)
jimbodan
08-10-2004, 08:52 PM
I got it last time it was on sale, and I love it! I only use it for RPG's though, as the regular duel shock controller feels a little better, but for RPG's it brings back that old school nes/snes feeling.
CouRageouS
08-10-2004, 10:27 PM
I haven't seen one of these in person yet. Gotta check it out cause it looks great for at least a collectors item.
cruzincontrol
08-10-2004, 10:36 PM
I would not recommend it especially for sports games...I don't even use it anymore.
guardian_owl
08-10-2004, 11:42 PM
Circuitcity.com says the the controller is not available online, but you can add the controller to your cart, so I guess it is back in stock online at CC.com, follow CheapyD's link.
Dr. Worm
08-10-2004, 11:43 PM
I love the RetroCon. Too bad it's too hard to get ajusted to it with WWE SmackDown! HCTP. It's still a good controller though.
- Dr. Worm
rabbitt
08-10-2004, 11:49 PM
How much is the GameCube version?
mousin
08-10-2004, 11:50 PM
is this really that good? cause i would get it, and paint the outside caseing. i would leave the buttons alone, but i want to paint it. it is that cool?
Mustang O-Line 75
08-11-2004, 12:24 AM
i picked this up instore today, and the analog sticks are great. Reminds me of my neo geo pocket color.
BigHow
08-11-2004, 03:13 AM
Picked up my online order today and bought a second in-store. I'm digging it so far. Works great for Jak and Daxter. But I can see why people would find the d-pad troublesome.
The best feature though - THE BUTTONS LIGHT UP. RESPECT.
Cornfedwb
08-13-2004, 08:48 AM
Picked up my online order today and bought a second in-store. I'm digging it so far. Works great for Jak and Daxter. But I can see why people would find the d-pad troublesome.
The best feature though - THE BUTTONS LIGHT UP. RESPECT.
Heh, I just got mine last night and tried it out on R&C:Going Commando. I'm amazed by this little thing. The analog sticks, while small, are surprisingly tight and responsive, the buttons all have a nice press to them and personally I love the old-school style d-pad. The shoulder buttons are a bit of a pain in the ass (small side-by-side buttons instead of stacked buttons) and the controller itself is a bit small for my hands for extended play.. but overall I'd give it a 7 for gameplay and a 9 overall just because the light up buttons and the old-school look are just killer.