How's the Saturn 3D/Analog controller?...

dave4shmups · Post by **dave4shmups** » Wed Feb 16, 2005 11:22 pm

I have used a regular Saturn controller, but never this one. Kinda looks like the DC controller. The side grips do look pretty comfortable. Plus I've heard that certain games, like Sky Target, control a lot better with this controller. I already have Burning Rangers, and I'm wondering if it would be better for that, too.

And how's the D-Pad on this thing? Looks pretty big, especially for an analog controller.

Post by **BulletMagnet** » Wed Feb 16, 2005 11:48 pm

I personally like it a lot, though I haven't really played enough with the "regular" Saturn controller to compare 'em much: I got "Nights" along with the controller soon after I got the Saturn, and have just sort of stayed with the newer controller since then, as I haven't had any real issues with it. Again, though, I can't really say how much of an "upgrade" it'd be from what you already have...if you're looking to buy "Nights" though, you can usually snag the game and the controller together for pretty cheap, I got the set for less than ten bucks.

Ord · Post by **Ord** » Wed Feb 16, 2005 11:49 pm

Burning Rangers plays like a dream on the analog controler. I can't imagine playing it on digital. Oh and if you havn't already tried it i REALLY recommend Nights Into Dreams. Sonic Teams finest hour imo.

dave4shmups · Post by **dave4shmups** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 12:24 am

Yeah, I've heard a lot of good things about NIGHTS. I gather that it's is a 3D platformer; would that be correct?

Post by **BulletMagnet** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 12:48 am

Not exactly, since you spend a lot of time flying around as opposed to running, jumping, etc. Also, while the graphics are 3-D, most of your movement is on a 2-D plane. I wasn't overly impressed with it, truth be told, but then again I've never been very big on Sonic-style stuff, so I'm in the minority on it.

captain ahar · Post by **captain ahar** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 1:26 am

personally, the only time i would ever use the 3d pad is while playing Nights. i don't really care for (especially for shooters), it's too big and the triggers don't feel right for "fast action" usage. after getting the white saturn, i'll stick with the pad it came with (well, at least until i get an arcade stick

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bigbadboaz · Post by **bigbadboaz** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 3:17 am

The D-Pad is really nice - very much like the regular Saturn pad's. As a digital controller I think it compares very nicely, and I think the buttons are actually superior since they're all the same size and shape. It really comes down to how the "moonpie" form factor works for you. I do think the size of the regular pad is a bit more convenient, and I could see how the analog pad could be compared to the Dreamcast pad in feel - not a good thing for most people.

These things are so cheap and plentiful I don't see how you could go wrong trying one out.

Specineff · Post by **Specineff** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 3:19 am

Rule of thumb: Use the analog controller for games that require/support it only. Everything else is just fine with the japanese-style pad.

FRO · Post by **FRO** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 6:30 pm

I love my 3D controller; in fact, it's the only one I use on my Saturn. I bought an older Saturn w/ the old-style pad instead of the 2nd-generation pad everyone else here raves. You can pick up NiGHTS w/ the pad fairly inexpensively (it can be had for $30 or so) if you look hard enough. Definitely worth your money.

Ganelon · Post by **Ganelon** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 8:35 pm

You can find Nights w/controller for $12 new on Ebay. Definitely not for everybody though.