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Obstacle on my way to dominate - 360 controller

mlor

mlor

Noob
Hello TYM community!

Few days ago I bought Injustice, damn this game is amazing! I'm just a fighting games casual and today I decided to get better and become a competitive player.
I started to practice few characters in single player mode but it's very tough, even against the AI. However hard I was trying to perform some moves/combos I always failed (endless rage...). I play with the default xbox controller. I fixed it's d-pad with a piece of plastic but it's not really helping, still can't get combos, even in practice mode. I decided to buy some good fighting controller like MadCatz but I found nothing, even on the internet (it's difficult to get stuff like that where I live).
And there's my question, is it even possible to become a good player using the 360 controller? Do you know some? Or there's no hope for to get beyond the casual horizons (lol, I'm stupid). Thanks for your responses and have a nice day! Cheers.
 
AeroGrunt

AeroGrunt

Stay Puft
Hey and welcome to TYM.

It is indeed possible to become good with a Xbox pad, just takes time to get used to it. I believe STB Shujinkydink and MK9-SnOwY play on a Xbox pad. I personally highly suggest buying one of these http://etokki.com/Xbox360/Xtokki360 and a PS2/PS1 pad, that's what I use and haven't had a problem with it (except the headset slot is busted for me). However it's not usually the pad's fault, keep practicing and eventually you'll get your combos going and your execution will become better. :)
 
RadicalFuzz

RadicalFuzz

Aspiring Fighter
Go onto YouTube and watch "Fanatiq" play Marvel vs Capcom 2 or Marvel vs Capcom 3. Those games require way more execution than Injustice but he's a major tournament player on controller. Injustice is a relatively low-execution game for the most part compared to most other fighting games so if you're having difficulty doing combos it's probably on your end. What exactly are you having problems with?
 
rotanadan

rotanadan

Mortal
What Aero said, get an Xtokki and a ps2 pad, the 360 pads are god awful. Also since most tournaments are on ps3 you will be in a good spot because you can also get a converter for your ps2 pad to work on ps3 so it'll be the same as at home. Fuzz I doubt Fanatiq uses 360 pad does he?
 
TheSpore

TheSpore

Nurgle Chaos God of Death and Disease
PAd is great, but don't knock using a stick until you give it a shot. After using one I can never go back to a pad, it just feels much more natural.
 
Wild Card

Wild Card

Noob
If you have a spare wired 360 controller lying around, you can buy a universal converter from Ebay. 360 pads suck in general and I personally perform much better using a ps3 controller.

A good but cheap universal converter costs you about $10 lol


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TheSpore

TheSpore

Nurgle Chaos God of Death and Disease
Wild Card said:
If you have a spare wired 360 controller lying around, you can buy a universal converter from Ebay. 360 pads suck in general and I personally perform much better using a ps3 controller.

A good but cheap universal converter costs you about $10 lol


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Hey now I'm worth much more than that!!
 
mlor

mlor

Noob
Wow guys, I went out to buy something to eat and there's so many responses already, nice site. I found this on the internet http://www.fr.fnac.be/Manette-AfterGlow-AX-1-filaire-pour-Xbox-360/a4082236 is it the one you are talking about 9.95 ? It's pretty cheap and I can get it. http://www.fr.fnac.be/Manette-PDP-RC-bleu-pour-Microsoft-Xbox-360/a5018724 this one also. My friend found MadCatz Street Fighter X Tekken FightPad Poison in the city he lives but it's 2,5 hour from me so but I think it's totally worth to go there. Now I'm gonna check the players you told me and take my decision, thank you guys :)
 
9.95

9.95

Champion
mlor said:
Wow guys, I went out to buy something to eat and there's so many responses already, nice site. I found this on the internet http://www.fr.fnac.be/Manette-AfterGlow-AX-1-filaire-pour-Xbox-360/a4082236 is it the one you are talking about 9.95 ? It's pretty cheap and I can get it. http://www.fr.fnac.be/Manette-PDP-RC-bleu-pour-Microsoft-Xbox-360/a5018724 this one also. My friend found MadCatz Street Fighter X Tekken FightPad Poison in the city he lives but it's 2,5 hour from me so but I think it's totally worth to go there. Now I'm gonna check the players you told me and take my decision, thank you guys :)
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Yes, that's the same Afterglow I'm talking about.
 
mlor

mlor

Noob
RadicalFuzz said:
Go onto YouTube and watch "Fanatiq" play Marvel vs Capcom 2 or Marvel vs Capcom 3. Those games require way more execution than Injustice but he's a major tournament player on controller. Injustice is a relatively low-execution game for the most part compared to most other fighting games so if you're having difficulty doing combos it's probably on your end. What exactly are you having problems with?
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Especially the <> >< moves.

TheSpore said:
Hey now I'm worth much more than that!!
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I know the sticks are great but I don't have enough money at the moment :) I found Hori one for 150€, a bit too much :)
 
TheSpore

TheSpore

Nurgle Chaos God of Death and Disease
mlor said:
Especially the <> >< moves.



I know the sticks are great but I don't have enough money at the moment :) I found Hori one for 150€, a bit too much :)
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Trust me I understand completely, I didn't pay for mine it was a random X-Mas gift.
 
zaf

zaf

professor
AeroGrunt said:
Hey and welcome to TYM.

It is indeed possible to become good with a Xbox pad, just takes time to get used to it. I believe STB Shujinkydink and MK9-SnOwY play on a Xbox pad. I personally highly suggest buying one of these http://etokki.com/Xbox360/Xtokki360 and a PS2/PS1 pad, that's what I use and haven't had a problem with it (except the headset slot is busted for me). However it's not usually the pad's fault, keep practicing and eventually you'll get your combos going and your execution will become better. :)
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too bad they are out of stock atm =[. i needed a new one and tried yesterday
9.95 said:
If you don't want to buy a converter, then purchase the PDP Afterglow pad for the 360. It's the best one I've used yet.
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there are these new 360 pads with an adjustable dpad. those are actually really nice.
BDMao88 said:
google evil dpad.
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this is really sick. i would need to try out out first but i would look into this.
 
Eh SnOwY

Eh SnOwY

PC FGC
Yes, i use Xbox dpad and i love it :D i use a unique Sliding technique on the dpad, works great for me. i find Ps2/3 pads Way harder to use.
 
BDMao88

BDMao88

Filthy Casual
zaf said:
too bad they are out of stock atm =[. i needed a new one and tried yesterday
there are these new 360 pads with an adjustable dpad. those are actually really nice.
this is really sick. i would need to try out out first but i would look into this.
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The only thing I use and I go on and on about it on this forum yet you have stupid fan boys go on and on and never give it a shot. The spacing on it is perfect, it's the same as XYAB buttons.

I even made a thread about it but the mods haven't pinned it...
 
zaf

zaf

professor
BDMao88 said:
The only thing I use and I go on and on about it on this forum yet you have stupid fan boys go on and on and never give it a shot. The spacing on it is perfect, it's the same as XYAB buttons.

I even made a thread about it but the mods haven't pinned it...
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send me your controller, ill send it back. i just want to try it.
 
STB Shujinkydink

STB Shujinkydink

Burning down in flames for kicks
I used to use an Xbox pad but I switched. I played in it for years though. The trick is to not switch controllers because you need yo get used to it and its so different from any other controller, welcome sir :)
 
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