HOw does the Mini Controller stack up in the long run?

[PICASIO PICASIO]

I really, REALLY want to play Pop'N. However, I don't have enough money for an ASC yet.

I was wondering, if I used the Mini for about a year, how long would it take to switch to the ASC? Would it be impossible or really really simple?

UPDATE: I think I might just buy an ASC soon.

So here's the next question:
djDAO
DASC
or KASC?

[Arbel]

The transition is really tough. I used to play on a Mini when I first started, and I basically restarted the game from the beginning when I got my ASC. Plus, the entire game experience is different.

I'd highly recommend trying to save up and search for a super cheap used controller, as the price won't be bad compared to getting a new mini. But if money really is a huge issue, I suppose mini's are moderately fun. You'll probably tire out before a year tho.

[bert]

the transition was not tough at all for me

i go back and forth from playing on my mini2 at home to playing at the arcade .. i had no problem transferring. there are obvious adjustments that you will have to make when playing but most of it just boils down to muscle memory and common sense

[herored]

Its just better to buy an asc. Its impossible to do harder songs without it.

[Alex]

Originally Posted by herored

Its just better to buy an asc. Its impossible to do harder songs without it.

Not necessarily, but it's definitely a lot harder to grasp the patterns, since the idea of the charts forcing you to use your hands in a specific way breaks down when the buttons are the size of IIDX keys.

Regardless though ASC is more fun anyway.

[cupcake]

As everyone has stated, it requires different techniques.

The updated version of the mini controller is excellent; don't hesitate to buy one.

A couple of key advantages make it worth having one on hand -

- It's relatively quiet, or can be played relatively quietly, though it's still pretty loud. ASCs tend to be loud when playing hard stuff.

- It's portable.

[PICASIO PICASIO]

I think I might just buy an ASC soon.

So here's the next question:
djDAO
DASC
or KASC?

[zorahk]

dj dao because the others are not arcade accurate

[herored]

But this person is on a budget though.

But a desktop arcade DASC.

Many people are selling theres in the trade forum for less than what they are actually worth. Good asc to start off with.

But I'm saving up for a Dao myself.

I really recommend a ransai though.

[zorahk]

ransai is not arcade accurate, button spacing is 5.75 on ransai, wtf?

[Alex]

Originally Posted by zorahk

ransai is not arcade accurate, button spacing is 5.75 on ransai, wtf?

Older ransais are 5.75" spaced, newer ones are 5.5". If I recall correctly, one is standard for Pop'n Animelo cabinets, the other is standard for a normal Pop'n cab; although I don't remember which is which.

EDIT: I definitely recommend a Ransai personally, I love mine. You'll have to get one used though since orders aren't being taken any more. I've heard good things about both DA and Dao too, so you really can't go wrong with whatever you get.

[zorahk]

Well personally, I would not play on anything other than a dao.
If you ever play on the arcade, you will know why, only the dao is able to properly replicate it.

The other ones just feel cheap.

[Alex]

I have an arcade about an hour away and my Ransai feels the same to me (and in some ways better because the machine isn't in amazing condition). Results may vary, I suppose.