The Cover Project
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Madducky on August 09, 2017, 08:38:58 PM
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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1247448559/next-gen-n64-nintendo-64-controller?ref=activity
Looks fantastic. The goal has already been reached so $20 WILL get you a controller. It looks almost like a cross between an XBOX and HORI controller.
This is NOT my kickstarter, but it is too cool to not pass up.
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That does look nice. It's tempting. There are a lot of day left so there is time to think about it.
I notice that there are two Z buttons. I assume they both do the same thing and I guess they are just on both sides so that you can use whichever one is more comfortable.
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Yes both Z triggers function the same way
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjJ5ygSC3iI
Here is how I found out about this.
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The controller looks great. I wonder if they also ship to Euro for a reasonable price.
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I wonder why they're asking so little. $13.000 is a small fraction of what they'll need for a project like that.
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The controller looks great. I wonder if they also ship to Euro for a reasonable price.
Checked that as soon as this topic was posted... and only thing that prevents me for supporting this is that the shipping would be 20 bucks per controller to Europe.. and then would come custom charge 4 Euros + VAT 24% after that.
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I wonder why they're asking so little. $13.000 is a small fraction of what they'll need for a project like that.
Look under "risks and challenges." They are claiming that they don't need that much more funding. But I agree. It makes me a little nervous. You don't want them to run out of money and then you loose out on your "investment."
We already have a pre-release version made that is 100% functional we just need the additional funding to complete the controller and go into production. We will make sure to keep our project on time according to the mentioned timeline schedule.
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They already made the NES controller and people love it (for $24.99). Check the youtube vid
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The controller looks great. I wonder if they also ship to Euro for a reasonable price.
Checked that as soon as this topic was posted... and only thing that prevents me for supporting this is that the shipping would be 20 bucks per controller to Europe.. and then would come custom charge 4 Euros + VAT 24% after that.
One of us can buy some for you, and then ship. as I am most likely going to buy 4+ when the colors become available.
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This looks great. I've always wanted to import a Hori Mini Pad but the price was always prohibitively expensive. This seems like a great alternative. Adding it to my wishlist!
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Well past the first and second stretch goals. It's looking pretty good so far. I'm pretty sure I'm going to back this. Now I'm just deciding if I want to do one or two controllers. It's too bad the shipping is so much, but it still seems like you are getting a good deal.
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I've already backed for one, but if we get a gold color variant, I'll be in for at least one more.
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Interesting. At such a low price, how can I not order?
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They will sell for $24.99 after the kickstarter is done.
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Has anyone looked at the $200 pledge? "Receive all current and future Retro Fighters branded products for free." While it's a lot of money, that has potential to pay off in the long run depending on what this company ends up making. I have no intentions on backing at this level, but I don't think I've ever seen a reward like that before.
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I've seen a few different companies do that stuff... but most of them haven't made any other products since then or even made the original product.
*shrug*
Have they announced any colors yet?
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Pretty sweet! I'll have to get one, or four.
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They are already up to $80k in pledges!
I have a chliq (I think) N64 controller that was $20 brand new. The quality was spot on, it was a very well composed clone and spot on quality.
I am hoping for a similar build quality from these guys.
I added 3 more controllers to my pledge.
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It was starting to look like they owned a money printing press. That went from a few hundred when I saw it to funded the same day I think. I do not for the life of me know why something like this took so long to happen. Everyone wanted to complain about the trident but only Hori did anything serious about it and only in super limited numbers. I bet they sell a boat load of these. And if the rumor of the possible Classic N64 is true then they can just swap out the plug for the Wii plug and sell another boat load of them next year.
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I just pledged $20 for a controller. If it works out and I like the quality, I'll be getting one of their NES gamepads too. I'd like to see one for the Master System or a Saturn version which integrates the 3D Control Pad, but I'm not sure there's a large enough market for either. I'd love to see a good 3DO controller as well, but that's never gonna happen.
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what about a CDI controller? Those things are stupid expensive if you want a wired gamepad.
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what about a CDI controller? Those things are stupid expensive if you want a wired gamepad.
Even less likely to happen than a 3DO controller.
If it works out and the quality is good, I would love to see them do other controllers as well, but I think realistically, they are more likely to work on other Nintendo controllers first, and maybe even do wireless versions of the Nintendo controllers before moving on to anything else. If they go after any brand other than Nintendo, it would most likely be Sega (at least SMS and Genesis could theoretically be knocked out with one controller).
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what about a CDI controller? Those things are stupid expensive if you want a wired gamepad.
Even less likely to happen than a 3DO controller.
If it works out and the quality is good, I would love to see them do other controllers as well, but I think realistically, they are more likely to work on other Nintendo controllers first, and maybe even do wireless versions of the Nintendo controllers before moving on to anything else. If they go after any brand other than Nintendo, it would most likely be Sega (at least SMS and Genesis could theoretically be knocked out with one controller).
I'd love a nice CD-i controller! I used to have the one that looked like a 4 button Gravis PC controller. Someone (as in a guy) made a Genesis to CD-i adapter, but he didn't make many, and I've never seen one.
For 3DO, it's much easier. There was actually an SNES to 3DO adapter sold on stores. That one.I played with when I rented a 3DO oh so many years ago. The SNES controller is pretty much the best controller of all time, so there ya go. If you don't care for that, there's like a million other SNES controllers, or adapters to go into an SNES port that would probably work.
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If it works out and the quality is good, I would love to see them do other controllers as well, but I think realistically, they are more likely to work on other Nintendo controllers first, and maybe even do wireless versions of the Nintendo controllers before moving on to anything else. If they go after any brand other than Nintendo, it would most likely be Sega (at least SMS and Genesis could theoretically be knocked out with one controller).
It seems like so far they've been focusing on replacing "problem" controllers. The NES was too small and uncomfortable, and the N64 could be awkward and had a terrible joystick. The only other Nintendo controller I can see them doing is the SNES, but I don't think anyone has a problem with the original. Wireless would be neat, but I'm not sure I'd pay more for the option unless they manage to completely eliminate any lag. Either way, I'm excited for whatever they come up with next!
For 3DO, it's much easier. There was actually an SNES to 3DO adapter sold on stores. That one.I played with when I rented a 3DO oh so many years ago. The SNES controller is pretty much the best controller of all time, so there ya go. If you don't care for that, there's like a million other SNES controllers, or adapters to go into an SNES port that would probably work.
Last time I looked, the SNES to 3DO adapters were really hard to find, and the few that were available cost more than the 3DO itself. Is there a retailer currently selling them somewhere?
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For 3DO, it's much easier. There was actually an SNES to 3DO adapter sold on stores. That one.I played with when I rented a 3DO oh so many years ago. The SNES controller is pretty much the best controller of all time, so there ya go. If you don't care for that, there's like a million other SNES controllers, or adapters to go into an SNES port that would probably work.
Last time I looked, the SNES to 3DO adapters were really hard to find, and the few that were available cost more than the 3DO itself. Is there a retailer currently selling them somewhere?
I have one, along with the original packaging. It doesn't work with all games, but it's a pretty cool little accessory. It along with my wireless 3DO controllers (which came from here) are among my most obscure gaming items.
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I would love to see a Wii Pro Controller that doesn't have to plug into the Wiimote. I can't be the only one that hated they did that to them.
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Last time I looked, the SNES to 3DO adapters were really hard to find, and the few that were available cost more than the 3DO itself. Is there a retailer currently selling them somewhere?
I don't know, I didn't actually look. I just meant in terms of CDi to 3DO. The CDi one was never mass produced.
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They noted $29.99 when kickstarter is done on some colors (if not all?).
3 hours left (as a heads up).
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I decided to back one controller. Afterwards I received an email saying that for every controller you back, you will receive a coupon to get one of the colored controllers for the same backing price ($20). All of the non transparent colored controllers should be available not long after the original is done, but the transparent controller will take longer because it requires a new mold.
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Has anyone got these yet or know when they are supposed to be available? I didn't back, just want to purchase now.
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each perk says "Nov 2017"
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The kickstarter only ended a few weeks ago. I wouldn't be surprised at all if it takes until 2018 before these are ready.
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I work in the mold industry, and I sincerely doubt they will have them available in 2017. I can't imagine that's even possible.
Anyways, thank you to whoever originally pointed this out. I gladly backed it.
PS: Did anyone else notice they got 5,555 backers?
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PS: Did anyone else notice they got 5,555 backers?
It was brought up instantly after it ended. RF said they might add a special edition print saying 5555 Controllers, or something