D-pad or stick?

[phl0w]

Well, I got Gradius Collection in a sales bin the other day and playing it non-stop. Awesome port. Gradius III and IV are a shmuper's heaven. Let alone Gaiden. Can't believe I'm typing right now instead of playing the game. Ah well, back on topic. What I wanted to say was, that the PSP's d-pad is unusable for Fighters or Shoot 'em up, so I use the nub for Gradius, which is extremely sensitive and needs precise movements. I fired up Pure for a change and without thinking raced with the nub. I guess I got accustomed because I didn't notice it for quite a while. Will give it a try, if I can crush some of my better times without trying too much, I will accept the nub's reign. ^^

[Mad-Ice]

I think us nub-heads are definitely outnumbered, and in your case outgunned too. Looking at your latest Karbo Pure times - you are definitely the Mad, Bad, Pad Man from Amsterdam. Wow. Great job. That other famous d-padder from Le Havre ain`t going to like it though.

Thanks for the compliment Lunar!! Actually I am from Heerhugowaard, it is nearby Amsterdam. But the funny thing is: if you pronounce Heerhugowaard with an English accent it will be The Mad, Bad, Pad Man from Hereyougoweird!!

And to bug the famous d-padder from Le Havre is my duty!!

[q_dmc12]

Hereyougoweird

well that explains alot

[Flashback Jack]

well, i got gradius collection in a sales bin the other day and playing it non-stop. awesome port. gradius iii and iv are a shmuper's heaven.

Hells yes. If you're particularly otaku, I also recommend Salamander Portable (otherwise known as "Life Force" in the Americas). Japanese-specific title though, but very much worth importing. Life Force and Gradius are virtually identical in their presentatio -- shoot enemy, power up, gain options, lasers, etc.

- F

[phl0w]

OT: Well, I usually prefer tate shmups. Gradius is pretty much the only hori shooter I would play.

Unfortunately, Gradius and Ridge Racer2 keep me a little occupied at the moment (both played with the nub), so I don't get to try out my new l33t nub 5k177z in Pure

[Medusa]

I got asked this in another thread...so - I use the dpad on the PSP, otherwise negcons all the way.
(I should mention all my NTSC WO3 times were made with the analog stick as I didn't have a neggie at that time.)

[zargz]

I'm sure I will use the D-pad whenever i get my psp in the mailbox!

[Mark Of Insanity]

Does anyone else feel that the surface of the nub is uncomfortable? It's like turning with a mini-speaker. Or something of that sort.

[Dr. Angryman]

Does anyone else feel that the surface of the nub is uncomfortable?

No.... It grips well....

[q_dmc12]

I have to agree with the angryman, but I don't use the nub with wipeout

[Xan17]

I use the Analog stick for Wipeout. I tried to use the D-Pad but it felt awkward and it was too slow. =/