I just got into DDR

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

and I suck... hahahaha

BTW, anyone got any recommendations for some decent pads? I'm using stepmania on my comp.

 

[Zolty]

I am curious as well could use some cardio.

 

[Tiamat]

heeh, actually 9 years late

The non-arcade pads are terrible (they slide around), truthfully when I was "into" DDR 6 years ago, I just played at the arcades.

A "good" pad would be one that is heavy, and durable (metal + lexan).

 

[iamaelephant]

Double Data Rate? Developers Diversified Realty? Dance Dance Revolution?

I hate guessing games.

 

[Tifababy]

Everyone says that soft pads fall apart in a matter of weeks. But I put mine on 1/2" plywood and stapled some thick stair liner plastic and they've been going strong for 5 years now.

If you want to read more about pads, start reading the forums over at www.ddrfreak.com

 

[JohnAn2112]

For home use, I'd recommend this.

http://redoctane.com/ignitionpadv3.html

But yeah, I used to just play at the arcade when I was into this game.

 

[AkumaX]

Golfland

 

[Mo0o]

Originally posted by: Tifababy
Everyone says that soft pads fall apart in a matter of weeks. But I put mine on 1/2" plywood and stapled some thick stair liner plastic and they've been going strong for 5 years now.

If you want to read more about pads, start reading the forums over at www.ddrfreak.com

Yep. Play w/ just socks on and those pads will last a good amount of time.

 

[NiteWulf]

Definately go with the Red Octane Ignition pads if you're willing to spend the money. I don't have any major complaints with the cheap pad I bought at Toys R Us (has the thick padding, $20 iirc). I think one of the buttons isn't releasing correctly all of the time, but I haven't played for a while to test it

 

[Shawn]

DDR is already outdated.

 

[Dessert Tears]

Originally posted by: JohnAn2112
For home use, I'd recommend this.

http://redoctane.com/ignitionpadv3.html

Since that pad seems to include the USB connector, it's not as overpriced as I thought it was.

BuyNShop.com is still around, and their prices look competitive.

2 archived threads:
http://forums.anandtech.com/me...did=2001244&arctab=arc
http://forums.anandtech.com/me...did=1984382&arctab=arc

 

[RallyMaster]

Originally posted by: Shawn
DDR is already outdated.

DDR3 FTW?

 

[RadioHead84]

lol more then 5 years...the US was late on it and that was a long ass time ago!

Go for a red octane those things are nice. I have one but its a older version and not as good...but still works.

Just go to the arcade its better.