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Title: Old Skool Aftermarket TG16/PCE controllers: Any good?
Post by: Trenton_net on February 26, 2020, 01:41:10 PM

Hey everyone,

So I noted that a company called Old Skool had released some aftermarket TG16/PCE controllers. Does anyone know of these are actually good? Or do they feel significantly different than real PCE control pads?

Title: Re: Old Skool Aftermarket TG16/PCE controllers: Any good?
Post by: Necromancer on February 26, 2020, 10:24:43 PM

I don't know if they're good or not, but the price seems decent for a new pad and with the adapter.  Hopefully someone here can give some first hand deets.

Title: Re: Old Skool Aftermarket TG16/PCE controllers: Any good?
Post by: Trenton_net on February 27, 2020, 02:19:34 PM

Quote from: Necromancer on February 26, 2020, 10:24:43 PM

I don't know if they're good or not, but the price seems decent for a new pad and with the adapter.  Hopefully someone here can give some first hand deets.

The price does seem nice, considering they give the adapter for free. However, I heard that their first batch of controllers were not compatible with the multi-tap due to a defect. So if you plan to pick these up, make sure you get the fixed version because the unfixed one is significantly worse off.

Title: Re: Old Skool Aftermarket TG16/PCE controllers: Any good?
Post by: Necromancer on February 27, 2020, 05:11:10 PM

Only if you have friends.   :-\"

Title: Re: Old Skool Aftermarket TG16/PCE controllers: Any good?
Post by: braindead on February 27, 2020, 09:32:37 PM

They're pretty good. Feel pretty much the same as OG

Title: Re: Old Skool Aftermarket TG16/PCE controllers: Any good?
Post by: Keith Courage on March 04, 2020, 03:47:13 AM

I prefer the Hyperkin ones. They have a longer controller cable so no extension needed.

Title: Re: Old Skool Aftermarket TG16/PCE controllers: Any good?
Post by: Trenton_net on March 04, 2020, 02:53:17 PM

I actually found a good review comparison for both controllers here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJQcGmnWetI

Aside topic: Speaking of which, does anyone know what music is playing at 4:12 in the video? Is this from a game, or is it just a remix from someone?