SG ProPad 6 Controller - Opinions?

[SEGA.GENESIS1989]

Even though I decided to retire from here I felt I had to log in to rectify the misinformation in this thread.

That's because he said the ProPad's are identical, he never mentioned Programpad in his message.

Same Joypads. (except for some internal changes on the pcb)

Also I'd like to state that I consider these the best Joypads that I've ever had the pleasure of using,
I own builds for the Snes and the Saturn.

Best pad ever, its sturdy and the D-pad to me felt like heaven compared to the original 3 button MD pad. (yes the very very first one, not the one you got with your MD2)

The buttons are just right, and the programmable L & R buttons work great with games that require the pressing of more then one A/B/C/Y/Y/Z button.

Would it have been even better if you could have programmed D-Pad motions? sure, but all the pads that allow for that lack the amazing feel of this one.

so yeah, imo the best pad ever, which is why I'm converting 4 of them for my supergun (4 player nba jam baby).

Retirement? Retirement is for wimps! When I hit 65 years of age, I'll be working until my ticker stops working or until I get the pink slip and am forced out!

I sure don't think you're above the above the age of 65! Show me your birth certificate so I can verify your age! And while your at it, I would appreciate if you could post a picture of your dentures too! You have a tendency to gab alot so I figured that you had all your teeth.

Anyways, thanks for partaking in the discussion and providing additional information with respect to the controllers. Among the third party controllers I own, I enjoy using the Super pad by Performance. While it lacks the bells and whistles of the Propad 2 or 6, it still quite responsive.

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marlowe221,
Judging from the pic, I suspect that the Propad 2 / 6 are just a tad smaller (maybe by a millimeter or two) compared to the official 6 button controllers lengthwise. But widthwise it appears that the controller is slightly bigger to accomodate the programmable buttons. The other benefit that I can see is that the X, Y, and Z button (top row) are bigger than the 6 button controller.

When time avails itself, I'm sure either that Tony H or NeoVamp will take the time to respond to your enquity. NeoVamp seems to be in a melancholy mood (Snap outof it you old goat! ) but I'm sure he'll be back in form in the new year!

[English Invader]

If you want a good third party auto-fire 6 button pad, I recommend the Competition Pro Series III. Built like a tank:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SEGA-MEGA-...item1c4b59015b

[Xalphenos]

How does the overall size and shape of the controller compare to the official 6 button? Or to the official 3 button?

Here are some comparison shots with a official 3 button.



At their widest they are pretty much the same but the propad6 feels smaller in the hands. I'll do some more comparison shots with an official 6 button later. I'll also try to get some actual measurements.

Forgive the dirty propad. I picked up two of them from my local used game store for $2.95 each and haven't done anything with them yet besides verify functionality. The both need a serious cleaning. When I saw them there I thought "hey that's the controller in NeoVamps signature, I'm going to pick those up."

[marlowe221]

Thanks for the size comparison shots - that really helps a lot!

[Gentlegamer]

Does anyone know what company made this controller? I just received one as part of a lot and it seems to work quite well.

[Assman]

Interact made it, as I recall. I used to have one, but I don't know what the hell happened to it.

I don't know if it's been mentioned yet, but there's also a Saturn version called the Eclipse Pad.

[PrinceOfBrains]

You know what, I was JUST about to ask about that same controller - my official 6-button took a dump and I picked that one up for cheap at a comic store to replace it. I like it a lot, the size and shape remind me a lot of the official one and the buttons all feel really solid.

Ironically, before that one I'd been using a SG ProPad 6 and I wanted to also come sing its praises. It's honestly the nicest third-party controller I'd ever owned for a 16-bit system, and that's coming from a guy with his share of weirdass Genny and SNES controllers. The buttons and plastic are all solid, the d-pad is surprisingly comfortable, and I've never bothered with the programming but it was my go-to CDX controller for a very long time - despite the CDX lot I bought coming with a real Sega controller as well. If anyone's looking for a replacement 6-button, I'd recommend either of these easily.

[Mista_Ed]

i like the pro pad...but i prefer the honey bee sg-6 - i have a couple of these - quite small in the hand, but real nice to use!!!

[Mista_Ed]

....and one year warranty!! lol

[Obviously]

i like the pro pad...but i prefer the honey bee sg-6 - i have a couple of these - quite small in the hand, but real nice to use!!!

I've got the slightly modified version that has independent turbo switches, moves the mode button to the shoulder and has a slowdown function on the back (not that anyone cares about that). This one is the same size as the official 3-button. It's the controller I use the most these days because I prefer the size to the official 6-button.

[Mista_Ed]

I've got the slightly modified version that has independent turbo switches, moves the mode button to the shoulder and has a slowdown function on the back (not that anyone cares about that). This one is the same size as the official 3-button. It's the controller I use the most these days because I prefer the size to the official 6-button.

yeh man...theyre pretty good too!!!! i must have most variants of pads these days, love using different ones from time to time! keeps it interesting i guess

[Barone]

I've got the slightly modified version that has independent turbo switches, moves the mode button to the shoulder and has a slowdown function on the back (not that anyone cares about that). This one is the same size as the official 3-button. It's the controller I use the most these days because I prefer the size to the official 6-button.

That's the Competition Pro SG-18.
The major advantage it has compared to most of the other controllers is that its MODE button is rubber-based instead of using that clickable mechanism which tends to break after a X amount clicks and that X is actually a pretty reachable number if you play games which use MODE as an action button.