Hey DDR forum, tell me about the MyMyBox BlueShark GXG

I AM THE PROPHECY. · 09-03-2006, 07:43 PM

If I see even one "LOL BUY A CF U NUB" post in this thread I will climb into my router, crawl through the veins of the internet, jump out of your monitor and fuck your eye sockets, so please refrain from doing so. Thanks!

I spotted an ad for this thing right here at some point over the last couple days (I think it was here, but I'm not gonna hammer F5 to see if the banner shows up at the top) and I was sort of wondering whether it was a piece of shit or not. I did a Google for reviews and found a DDRF thread talking about it, saying that it seemed pretty decent except for some control box problems in some batches--excusable, since it comes with a six month warranty. It uses the same sensors as arcade stages and appears to be relatively solidly built.

I dislike the Flux for several reasons, and although the Afterburner isn't as bad as everyone says it is it just doesn't feel quite right. Does anyone know if the GXG a good controller for the money?

LAMBORGHINI FCUKER · 09-03-2006, 08:25 PM

The way the surface of that pad looks reminds me of a pad that had that same style that I liked to play on when I went to Fry's Electronics when they had DDR setups.

Looks alright to me.

HioMrSan · 09-03-2006, 09:21 PM

LOL BUY A CF U NUB

Now thats out of the way, I was wondering that exact same question, a little while ago. I saw the ad on the site etc... I already own an afterburner thats pretty beat up, and was looking to replace it. I've heard the other mymybox pads have been peices of shit, yet this looks a lot nicer.

Take a look at the picture on the bottom, it looks like the metal is tarnished or something.

http://www.mymybox.com/ddrmbsgxg365.html

Thats the one I was considering, built in bar is always good, and its 3 inches thick. Any one own one of these?

ANGRY ABOUT ENGLISH · 09-03-2006, 09:28 PM

...holy shit, it says those guys sell pads from my local Fry's.

I've got a paycheck coming this week, I may swing by and try to grab one (my current pads are dead.) If it sucks, you'll all be the first to hear the bitching!

HioMrSan · 09-03-2006, 09:32 PM

Go order the arcade replica / replacements and tell us. Only 1200 dollars, fuck that costs more than my first car

What the hell is in it? Probably real arcade sensors, four to an arrow, but geez.

ANGRY ABOUT ENGLISH · 09-03-2006, 10:04 PM

To be honest? I'm wondering if these are the guys who mentioned on 6.0 that they were working on a new type of sensor for arcade and home pads.

I haven't heard anything from them in a bit, and suddenly these guys pop up... it makes me wonder.

BLueSS · 09-03-2006, 10:12 PM

I've never used the BlueShark, but I have had their original metal ones http://www.mymybox.com/ddrmt6.html
for about 5 years now, and they have still lasted me to this day. One control box was buggy, and I ended up buying a whole new 3rd one so I have additional parts as well.
I put a solid wooden frame around mine (only problem was they had no support on those, just small cushions, but the blueshark seems sturdy enough for me.
I play in socks, so if you're looking for shoe play, I guess they'd be ok as well. MyMyBox hasn't has the greatest customer support, but they have actually had a decent site and a forum in the past two years so they're a lot better than when I had first bought them (which was support = nothing).

I've never seen why CFs have been *omg so popular* except they're like ipods with the expensive price so they must be good you know. >.<

I AM THE PROPHECY. · 09-03-2006, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLueSS

I've never seen why CFs have been *omg so popular* except they're like ipods with the expensive price so they must be good you know. >.<

They're sensitive and all--really, really sensitive--but they lack any rebound whatsoever, which I dislike. If I can spend a similar amount of money and get something arcade-esque that would be pretty rocking.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fletcher

I've got a paycheck coming this week, I may swing by and try to grab one (my current pads are dead.) If it sucks, you'll all be the first to hear the bitching!

Sweet. If it happens please post impressions.

HioMrSan · 09-03-2006, 11:51 PM

Oh wow they have Pump metal pads, I might seriously have to buy that.

Well 5 plus years is longer than my afterburner has held up. Maybe I'll try the cheap ddr one.

kyj197 · 09-04-2006, 08:37 PM

ddrfreak forum, one guy wrote a review on this blueshark metal pad (MBS-GXG).

tenkyoken · 09-04-2006, 08:49 PM

Yeah, that person said he preferred the Blueshark to the CF any day.
Anyway, here is the pics he took of the Blueshark and Nexan.

http://s115.photobucket.com/albums/n285/vesperka/

I ordered one, so I'll let you know how they are and stuff.

Daniel · 09-04-2006, 09:16 PM

I was just thinking of the Blue Shark pad just today and I just realized that nobody yet has said it sucked. This may be the pad that corrects everything the Cobalt Flux got wrong. I can't wait for some long time usage reports start coming in.

kyj197 · 09-04-2006, 09:23 PM

As far as I know, Cobalt Flux use contact switch and Blue Shark use real Arcade Foot Sensor switch. You can buy this Arcade Foot sensor switch at roxor for $34.99

Akkaraju · 09-06-2006, 07:27 PM

that actually doesn't look half bad O_O

mind that im saying it looks good, hopefully a 400 USD pricetag at least yields something worth buying

ITGNiGhTmArE13 · 09-06-2006, 10:28 PM

I have a Blueshark Metal pad Ver. 1 Currently its busted they say Ver. 1 have problems but the Ver. 2 works alot better From my experience with this pad its the best out there for a home version/PC It can be very quiet yet the bar could use some work, it moves back and forth not too much but a little bit The brackets on these pads are perfect I have some videos of me playing on it when it worked though it was a long time ago

I recommend you get these i want to try their NEXEN but eh I'll stick to the bluesharks for now.