Comments on: A Brief History Of Virtual On Twin Stick Controllers http://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/04/a-brief-history-of-virtual-on-twin-stick-controllers/ The secret level in the world of video game news. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:27:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Parablehttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/04/a-brief-history-of-virtual-on-twin-stick-controllers/comment-page-1/#comment-614645 Parable Wed, 05 Aug 2009 01:34:05 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=43431#comment-614645 Virtual On arcade machine... if you have a spare $1,450 you can own it. I almost would if i had the space and that much cash.<br><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Virtual-On-Arcade-Video-Game-Coin-op-Machines-SEE-STORE_W0QQitemZ380119652789QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5880e599b5&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262" rel="nofollow">http://cgi.ebay.com/Virtual-On-Arcade-Video-Gam...</a> Virtual On arcade machine… if you have a spare $1,450 you can own it. I almost would if i had the space and that much cash.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Virtual-On-Arcade-Video-Gam…

]]> By: Namehttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/04/a-brief-history-of-virtual-on-twin-stick-controllers/comment-page-1/#comment-614643 Name Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:34:29 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=43431#comment-614643 Lol, I actually have the saturn controller. Most durable controller I have Lol, I actually have the saturn controller. Most durable controller I have

]]> By: TurkeyPotPiehttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/04/a-brief-history-of-virtual-on-twin-stick-controllers/comment-page-1/#comment-614644 TurkeyPotPie Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:47:50 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=43431#comment-614644 The odd thing is how the distance between the sticks seems to vary between the two Hori prototypes (and compared to the older Saturn and DC sticks). I would assume they would try to match the arcade cabinet's stick placement?<br><br>Anyway, I never saw a Virtual On arcade cab, and I could never get into the Saturn or DC ports. I bought the DC Twin Sticks thinking that maybe they would help me "get" the game, but I never found the DC game all that fun (it didn't help that none of my friends were interested in playing the title). However, as the posters above have noted, a heavier base is a definite plus especially given how you move the sticks for this game. I doubt a smaller stick would have resulted in much of a price reduction; the high price is probably due more to the limited numbers and Hori knows they can charge a high price to people who are fanatical about this game. The odd thing is how the distance between the sticks seems to vary between the two Hori prototypes (and compared to the older Saturn and DC sticks). I would assume they would try to match the arcade cabinet's stick placement?

Anyway, I never saw a Virtual On arcade cab, and I could never get into the Saturn or DC ports. I bought the DC Twin Sticks thinking that maybe they would help me “get” the game, but I never found the DC game all that fun (it didn't help that none of my friends were interested in playing the title). However, as the posters above have noted, a heavier base is a definite plus especially given how you move the sticks for this game. I doubt a smaller stick would have resulted in much of a price reduction; the high price is probably due more to the limited numbers and Hori knows they can charge a high price to people who are fanatical about this game.

]]> By: Badfishhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/04/a-brief-history-of-virtual-on-twin-stick-controllers/comment-page-1/#comment-614647 Badfish Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:29:18 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=43431#comment-614647 Agreed. I believe you should have a sturdy controller. I too remember playing this at the arcade and dreamcast. Agreed. I believe you should have a sturdy controller. I too remember playing this at the arcade and dreamcast.

]]> By: Parablehttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/04/a-brief-history-of-virtual-on-twin-stick-controllers/comment-page-1/#comment-614646 Parable Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:50:12 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=43431#comment-614646 Playing Vitual On without the giant arcade machine just sounds sad to me. I've been a big console gamer my whole life ever since I got a Sega Master System but I have fond memories of Virtual On at the arcade. And honestly, with how easily pissed people get at games and the furor with which some people play games, wouldn't a heavier and/or bulkier Dual Stick Controller be more likely to increase handling and improve gameplay? This is one of the few times that I don't believe smaller/thinner is better. Of course this is my personal opinion and I know it may not hold true for most people. Playing Vitual On without the giant arcade machine just sounds sad to me. I've been a big console gamer my whole life ever since I got a Sega Master System but I have fond memories of Virtual On at the arcade. And honestly, with how easily pissed people get at games and the furor with which some people play games, wouldn't a heavier and/or bulkier Dual Stick Controller be more likely to increase handling and improve gameplay? This is one of the few times that I don't believe smaller/thinner is better. Of course this is my personal opinion and I know it may not hold true for most people.

]]> By: Parablehttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/04/a-brief-history-of-virtual-on-twin-stick-controllers/comment-page-1/#comment-576385 Parable Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:34:05 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=43431#comment-576385 Virtual On arcade machine... if you have a spare $1,450 you can own it. I almost would if i had the space and that much cash.<br><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Virtual-On-Arcade-Video-Game-Coin-op-Machines-SEE-STORE_W0QQitemZ380119652789QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5880e599b5&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262" rel="nofollow">http://cgi.ebay.com/Virtual-On-Arcade-Video-Gam...</a> Virtual On arcade machine… if you have a spare $1,450 you can own it. I almost would if i had the space and that much cash.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Virtual-On-Arcade-Video-Gam…

]]> By: Namehttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/04/a-brief-history-of-virtual-on-twin-stick-controllers/comment-page-1/#comment-576382 Name Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:34:29 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=43431#comment-576382 Lol, I actually have the saturn controller. Most durable controller I have Lol, I actually have the saturn controller. Most durable controller I have

]]> By: TurkeyPotPiehttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/04/a-brief-history-of-virtual-on-twin-stick-controllers/comment-page-1/#comment-576377 TurkeyPotPie Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:47:50 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=43431#comment-576377 The odd thing is how the distance between the sticks seems to vary between the two Hori prototypes (and compared to the older Saturn and DC sticks). I would assume they would try to match the arcade cabinet's stick placement?<br><br>Anyway, I never saw a Virtual On arcade cab, and I could never get into the Saturn or DC ports. I bought the DC Twin Sticks thinking that maybe they would help me "get" the game, but I never found the DC game all that fun (it didn't help that none of my friends were interested in playing the title). However, as the posters above have noted, a heavier base is a definite plus especially given how you move the sticks for this game. I doubt a smaller stick would have resulted in much of a price reduction; the high price is probably due more to the limited numbers and Hori knows they can charge a high price to people who are fanatical about this game. The odd thing is how the distance between the sticks seems to vary between the two Hori prototypes (and compared to the older Saturn and DC sticks). I would assume they would try to match the arcade cabinet's stick placement?

Anyway, I never saw a Virtual On arcade cab, and I could never get into the Saturn or DC ports. I bought the DC Twin Sticks thinking that maybe they would help me “get” the game, but I never found the DC game all that fun (it didn't help that none of my friends were interested in playing the title). However, as the posters above have noted, a heavier base is a definite plus especially given how you move the sticks for this game. I doubt a smaller stick would have resulted in much of a price reduction; the high price is probably due more to the limited numbers and Hori knows they can charge a high price to people who are fanatical about this game.

]]> By: Badfishhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/04/a-brief-history-of-virtual-on-twin-stick-controllers/comment-page-1/#comment-576369 Badfish Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:29:18 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=43431#comment-576369 Agreed. I believe you should have a sturdy controller. I too remember playing this at the arcade and dreamcast. Agreed. I believe you should have a sturdy controller. I too remember playing this at the arcade and dreamcast.

]]> By: Parablehttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/04/a-brief-history-of-virtual-on-twin-stick-controllers/comment-page-1/#comment-576366 Parable Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:50:12 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=43431#comment-576366 Playing Vitual On without the giant arcade machine just sounds sad to me. I've been a big console gamer my whole life ever since I got a Sega Master System but I have fond memories of Virtual On at the arcade. And honestly, with how easily pissed people get at games and the furor with which some people play games, wouldn't a heavier and/or bulkier Dual Stick Controller be more likely to increase handling and improve gameplay? This is one of the few times that I don't believe smaller/thinner is better. Of course this is my personal opinion and I know it may not hold true for most people. Playing Vitual On without the giant arcade machine just sounds sad to me. I've been a big console gamer my whole life ever since I got a Sega Master System but I have fond memories of Virtual On at the arcade. And honestly, with how easily pissed people get at games and the furor with which some people play games, wouldn't a heavier and/or bulkier Dual Stick Controller be more likely to increase handling and improve gameplay? This is one of the few times that I don't believe smaller/thinner is better. Of course this is my personal opinion and I know it may not hold true for most people.

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