The Twin Sticks are mine.

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02 May 2002, 06:16 PM
Metal_Slug

The Twin Sticks are mine.

Finally.

VGD actually had a pair (not really a "pair," but anyway) for $60 (Saturn one[s])...

Who could pass that up? No manual, said the description.. But I am assuming (hoping, too) that the box is included...

http://www.videogamedepot.com/shop/p...=01I005813110&

I'll need a TC3, but until then the Saturn version of VO should tide me over...

Only $10 for a new Netlink version (or Seganet, says VGD [d'oh])...

Actually, can anyone explain the reasoning behind the differnt prices for the different versions?

http://www.videogamedepot.com/shop/g...Saturn&PO=&LS=
02 May 2002, 06:35 PM
Tain

Nice deal. As I said in your other post, no real differences between the versions, aside from the Modem-To-Modem play.

Yes, that's correct... It's not even true netplay. It's a direct-dial connection.

Erm, welcome to VO! That's not to say you need the sticks to enjoy the game... Anyways, read up on some faqs and whatnot. Oh, and check out www.virtualon.net.
02 May 2002, 06:49 PM
Metal_Slug

The game is decnt and everything with the DC pad... but it is about time I experience VO to the fullest...

Mmmm...
02 May 2002, 07:03 PM
MechDeus

Reargh! I still some DC Twin Sticks! There were some floating around Ebay a few months ago for $50-60, but I haven't seen any in a while... :(
02 May 2002, 07:20 PM
Metal_Slug

Quote:

Originally posted by MechDeus
Reargh! I still some DC Twin Sticks! There were some floating around Ebay a few months ago for $50-60, but I haven't seen any in a while... :(

I feel your pain...

First: NCS had them. The DC ones. Could not convinve mom to pay for half for birthday. Could not convince her to let me pay the amount myself. (It's her credit card after all..)

Second: Sega-parts.com had them. $50 for SS pair... Hesitated and... sold out.

Damn, it's been a while... And now I finally have them...

Some day, Mech! I think I know of two other sites that have them if you are intersted... a little pricey.. but I think they are brand new...
02 May 2002, 07:25 PM
Metal_Slug

Ah! Here we are, Mech!

http://www.gamechoice.com.hk/saturn.html

Very nice price.. but shipping will cost a bit, I can imagine...

And don't mind the wrong picture is my guess...
02 May 2002, 07:28 PM
Metal_Slug

And here we have the pricey alternate..

http://www.toysnjoys.com/access_dc.html
02 May 2002, 07:40 PM
MechDeus

Hmm... $100 for the DC sticks (which I've heard are a bit better), or $75 for Saturn sticks plus Total Control Adapter. Decisions, decisions...

Thanks for the links! Anyone know of any reputation for these companies?
02 May 2002, 07:49 PM
Metal_Slug

Quote:

Originally posted by MechDeus
Hmm... $100 for the DC sticks (which I've heard are a bit better), or $75 for Saturn sticks plus Total Control Adapter. Decisions, decisions...

Thanks for the links! Anyone know of any reputation for these companies?

I personally would e-mail Chan at GCC and ask him how much the shipping would be for the SS pair... If it is over $25, I would pass. I haven't heard anything negative about GCC... they have a lot of nice stuff and Chan is good about replying to e-mail...

TNJ- Only if the shipping is over $25 at GCC I would go for the DC pair here... The shipping will probably be quite a bit... As for the actual site, don't expect any e-mails replys... But I did recieve one order on a timely manner when I ordered from them once... Fairly timely..
02 May 2002, 07:56 PM
MechDeus

Coolness, thanks!
02 May 2002, 08:00 PM
Metal_Slug

Quote:

Originally posted by MechDeus
Coolness, thanks!

Be sure to tell me how everything works out...
02 May 2002, 11:47 PM
icarusfall

:eek: Holy Rolling Balls Of Hell!!!!!! The arcade sticks for the DC are worth that much!?@!?

I've got 4 of the damn things :idea:
02 May 2002, 11:55 PM
MechDeus

You wouldn't want to part with any of them, would you? ;)
03 May 2002, 12:24 AM
jcudney

I bought two sets of saturn sticks from sega-parts before they sold out, last summer I was able to get a set of DC sticks for, get this $25! I then sold one of my saturn sticks to Burgundy.

The DC sticks are prefferable, though I have never had any trouble with the Saturn sticks. They are a bit smoother, and they just look and feel a lot nicer. Its also nice to not have to deal with the Saurn adapter.

VO:OT is one of my all time favorite games. Its fun with the DC pad, but it is on a totally different level with the twin sticks.

Happy hunting!

Also, I would love to here a report on how the netlink works out.
03 May 2002, 12:27 AM
MajinRyu

Quote:

Originally posted by phoenix angel wing
:eek: Holy Rolling Balls Of Hell!!!!!! The arcade sticks for the DC are worth that much!?@!?

I've got 4 of the damn things :idea:

How much for one of them???
03 May 2002, 01:46 AM
icarusfall

Let the bidding on an arcade stick start!

PM me some offers.

I'm lookin' for SNES stuff (Check the must have SNES games thread), SFC DBZ 3, Tobal #2. etc...
03 May 2002, 03:55 AM
MarsKitten

On a Similiar note.... a Winnar its me!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1348890692

Joy ^^ Agetec dreamcast stick for me...
03 May 2002, 06:20 PM
Metal_Slug

Hell yes.. the sexy box is included!

http://abacus.sj.ipixmedia.com/abc/M...e3d596/i-1.JPG

Auction!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1350152698
03 May 2002, 06:28 PM
Tain

The DC sticks are marginally better for VOOT because there are more instances where the sticks should be returned to neutral position.

If you want to play VOOM, which is closer to VOOT's goodness than most think, get the Saturn sticks.

MaijinRyu, I envy you. A lot. Why in God's name would you need four Twinsticks, when people who are willing to drive halfway across the nation for a small VOOT tournament don't even own a DC pair! :)

Ah well.

Oh, and Metal_Slug... Something big is will soon happen for VO. No, not the Japanese VOOT re-release. No, not VO: Force (Well, okay, Force is a big thing). I'm sure the man behind this "big thing" would be a tad angry if it got too much attention, so I won't mention it just yet... Once it's ready, I'll make the world know.
03 May 2002, 08:42 PM
George's TIA

Another source for DC Twin Sticks is HyperGameAction.com. They've had the things forever, the price now is $99. A bit pricey I guess, but they're new. I bought my set from them about a year and a half ago and had no problems.

I'd avoid Toys N Joys though. I had problems getting them to cancel a backorder (very slow and somewhat rude customer service), and a few people I know have also had various problems with them over the years.
03 May 2002, 10:06 PM
Metal_Slug

I've always wanted to get into VO more... These Twin Sticks will definitely bring me closer... I just need a damn TC3 (but the SS version should hold me for a while..)

It simply is not the same with the pad. You just can't get full-blown into it.. for me, that is...
03 May 2002, 10:08 PM
Metal_Slug

Tain... how do you know? What... When...

Huh? You just confused me very much.
04 May 2002, 06:32 AM
FuSoYa

Re: The Twin Sticks are mine.

Quote:

Originally posted by Metal_Slug
Finally.

VGD actually had a pair (not really a "pair," but anyway) for $60 (Saturn one[s])...

Who could pass that up? No manual, said the description.. But I am assuming (hoping, too) that the box is included...

http://www.videogamedepot.com/shop/p...=01I005813110&

Congrats! Welcome to the world of true VO.

I snagged my VO twin sticks (Saturn) several years back for twenty bones when Japanese retailers were clearing them out for next to nothing. Next up, TC so I can play VO:OT.

And yes, the box is sexy.
04 May 2002, 01:39 PM
Metal_Slug

Re: Re: The Twin Sticks are mine.

Quote:

Originally posted by FuSoYa

Congrats! Welcome to the world of true VO.

I snagged my VO twin sticks (Saturn) several years back for twenty bones when Japanese retailers were clearing them out for next to nothing. Next up, TC so I can play VO:OT.

And yes, the box is sexy.

I gotta start reading up...

(*example:)

Is the big green guy in the original VO?
04 May 2002, 03:02 PM
TheSCHLONG!

you know whats really sad? back in the day NCS basically bought stock in the saturn sticks expecting them to fly off the shelves. they didnt....and they were price dropped to a few dollars....still didnt sell and they sat in a warehouse getting all "moldy and dusty" so they basically just threw them all out to save space. imagine the loot one could have had off ebay nowing what we know today. it's sad really.
04 May 2002, 03:08 PM
TheSCHLONG!

Quote:

Originally posted by jcudney Also, I would love to here a report on how the netlink works out.

i used to play the netlink version all the time back in the day. the bad thing was that the modem was direct dial and there were only 2 other people in my city that had one...and the good thing was that it was direct dial. on any of the netlink games there was simply NO LAG at all. you couldnt tell you were playing against someone across town. there were no warping cars in daytona.....the games were just flawless. the biggest mistake was that they make duke nukem a net link game but not Quake :( and i believe you can still Netlink since there were never any servers....so why dont you all go out and buy the damn things for $5 on ebay and well start a Netlink revolution :)
04 May 2002, 05:29 PM
NGEFreek

Re: Re: Re: The Twin Sticks are mine.

Quote:

Originally posted by Metal_Slug

I gotta start reading up...

(*example:)

Is the big green guy in the original VO?

By "Big Green Guy" I assume you mean Grys-Vok, no, he's not in VOOM, but Belgdor is, he's not the same, but as close as your gonna get in VOOM, enjoy! ^_^
04 May 2002, 07:26 PM
StriderKyo

Ah, whatever, it's all about Cypher and Specineff anyway :cool:
Are there online strategy vdeos of this game anywhere online? Because I seriously get the feeling that I'm missing a whole lot in this game, and there aren't any VO:OT machines in this city that I know of, only VO:OM.
04 May 2002, 09:15 PM
jcudney

Quote:

so why dont you all go out and buy the damn things for $5 on ebay and well start a Netlink revolution :)

Thanks for the impressions

I'm going to hunt one down once I finish finals, it would be awsome if a lot of people were to start playing.
04 May 2002, 09:37 PM
1CCOSA

Can you direct dial with netlink VO out of state and if so any lag with that?
04 May 2002, 10:18 PM
Metal_Slug

Holy crap...

You are absolutely right.. no servers!

All you need is the software/hardware then, I guess...

Crap guys... Who's in?

Thanks, Tain.... That's him.
04 May 2002, 11:41 PM
FuSoYa

I have a netlink and VO Netlink edition, as well as Sega Rally, Bomberman, and Duke 3D. If you're long distance though, forget it. I'm not footing the bill. :)

The only netlink game I've played is Duke, and the 2D sprites make it a pretty lame experience.

I have a local friend with Netlink/VO. I may give him a ring to see if he wants to play, but I'm afraid my pride might be damaged in the process, i.e. my Virtual On skills are not complete.
05 May 2002, 12:40 AM
1CCOSA

D'OH! That's right, if you dial out of state you pay LD. :sweat:

*Kosh who wishes mass death upon the idiots at Seganet who have made Bomberman Online almost 100% unplayable, a game he only got to play online ONCE briefly due to the horrible server.*
05 May 2002, 02:28 AM
TheSCHLONG!

Quote:

Originally posted by Kosh_H
Can you direct dial with netlink VO out of state and if so any lag with that?

you can dial to anybody anywhere with a phone number. being that its only a 28.8 modem im sure there would be a bit of lag (depending on distance of course) but within the city i never noticed any at all. thats why it infuriates me so that people never bought the damnned thing. i love my netlink, it was actually the first thing i ever used to surf the net :D
05 May 2002, 02:51 AM
Tain

Quote:

Are there online strategy vdeos of this game anywhere online? Because I seriously get the feeling that I'm missing a whole lot in this game, and there aren't any VO:OT machines in this city that I know of, only VO:OM.

All too many people had missed out.

No, the videos aren't exactly easy to find. On the other hand, you can download VOOT replays directly to your VMU and view them in the game... MUCH better than downloading some video.

Anyways, there was once a place called "The Virtual On Archive", which had tons of great replays. Sadly, it's looking for a new home, as it's previous provider went down.
05 May 2002, 03:00 AM
Shooting Love

Quote:

...still didnt sell and they sat in a warehouse getting all "moldy and dusty"

yeah, that must be why the circuit-board graphic-overlays on mine are curling up at the corners. I can just imagine the stacks of those boxes in some SouthEast Asian warehouse.

You can count me in on the NetLink Revolution!
.er that is right after I score one from Ebay, I have seen 'em not sell for like $4.99, oi, I can't wait.

(hrmm, I wonder if this thread will cause a price spike:eek: )

edit:
errm, I mean the Control-panel overlays.
05 May 2002, 01:36 PM
Metal_Slug

D'oh!

Long distance.. forgot about that small detail...

Anyway, Twin Sticks: Anyone have a list of games that support them but it is just undocumented? I remember reading that Outtrigger supports them...
05 May 2002, 01:47 PM
TheSCHLONG!

i tohught i remembered Daytona supporting them......i think. :rolleyes:
05 May 2002, 02:57 PM
NGEFreek

Rez is a totally different game using the twinsticks, much more challenging IMHO ;)
05 May 2002, 03:26 PM
StriderKyo

Quote:

Originally posted by Tain

All too many people had missed out.

No, the videos aren't exactly easy to find. On the other hand, you can download VOOT replays directly to your VMU and view them in the game... MUCH better than downloading some video.

Hey, good solution! Can anybody point me to the FAQ that details how to hijack your PC's broadband for DC? I really don't wanna get another dial up account.

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