Pinball Wizard controller. I'm Tempted!

[Pinball Monk]

Anyone have one of these? If so, what's your opinion?

http://www.nanotechent.com/pinball-wizard.php

Thanks!

 

[bob]

They haven't sold any yet.... The SOLD OUT is just BS so maybe you'll order one in advance.

 

[Pinball Monk]

Aah. Sneaky, which probably means piece of junk. Well, I'm not going to be the test subject. Maybe the MICROPROSE ARCADE PRO? The buttons seem to be too far forward.

http://www.microprosesystems.com/arcpro.htm#arcade

Although it's not pinball-centric, obviously meant for a multi arcade game player. Playing real machines lately makes me want my keyboard buttons on the side. Along with a burger and fries!

 

[bob]

I wouldn't say the Pinball Wizard was a piece of junk, it probably will be pretty cool, but they haven't produced them yet for the general public.

 

[Pinball Monk]

Red flags fly for me if a company makes false statments. You can't be sold out of something if you haven't sold any of product to begin with. If it's true they haven't sold to the general public, then it should be made clear. Otherwise, sold out could mean they made ten of the controllers and sold them to friends. Not saying so, implies that the product has been sold to the general public and they do say they have had at least one production run. Again, implying sales to the general public.

The wording is misleading at least, although this may not have been intentional on the company's part.

Where did you get the info about the non-public sales Bob?

This misleading kind of marketing strongly suggests there's something wrong with the product.

 

[Pinball Monk]

What I would really like is something like the old ThrustMaster Wizzard Pinball Controller that can be configured for VP, Pro Pinball ect.

Anyone, please feel free to develop it.

 

[bob]

Where did you get the info about the non-public sales Bob?

Pinball Wizard is created by David Foley, here is a VPF thread about the controller....

http://www.vpforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45093&highlight=pinball+wizard

 

[Pinball Monk]

Thanks Bob.

 

[Joshua B]

I think this looks awesome. I love my HotRodSE controller (with flipper buttons on the sides) but a plunger and the ability to realistically nudge would be better.

 

[pintdk]

I sometimes use a psx contoller (shoulder buttons) to play VP. I'm still not sure if it introduces lag or not. Certainly more comfy than reaching halfway across my desk.