Author Topic: Digital Controller Q's (Read 5949 times)

raptorspike · « **on:** November 21, 2004, 01:57:03 PM »

Does anyone know if there will be an american-made version of the Hori Digital Controller? If no, does anyone know where I can buy one for as little as possible?

ruby_onix · « **Reply #1 on:** November 21, 2004, 03:34:34 PM »

Is someone at NOA somking something they need to be sharing?

I'm looking for one too, but so far I don't know anything more than what's mentioned in that thread.

UncleBob · « **Reply #2 on:** November 21, 2004, 05:26:49 PM »

I want a second one of these and I *still* haven't seen them anywhere...

Famicom · « **Reply #3 on:** November 22, 2004, 03:16:42 PM »

You mean these things?

Those two links are the cheapest you'll find for an import. Probably.

SgtShiversBen · « **Reply #4 on:** November 22, 2004, 05:58:39 PM »

Actually, I saw one of those at my local Hastings the other day. As I was walking out I was all "Holy Hell!! it's one of these things!!" The good thing was it was only 10 dollars. I should buy one.....but I'm kinda hesitating cause I don't really need it....we shall see what the future holds for me.

ruby_onix · « **Reply #5 on:** November 22, 2004, 08:18:04 PM »

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Originally posted by: Famicom
You mean these things?

Those two links are the cheapest you'll find for an import. Probably.

I think that just about everybody knows (or at least, they should know) that you can import the Hori controller.

But, as was mentioned in the other thread, Hori is supposed to be releasing the controller in America, sometime this month for $15 American. That's the one we're looking out for.

The links are good for reference though.

Bartman3010 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 23, 2004, 02:49:22 AM »

Jeez, I just bought a DS.

Good thing I got some money in my little piggy bank that'll help me there...

Bartman3010 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 27, 2004, 04:18:05 PM »

We're not getting those controllers, are we?

nitsu niflheim · « **Reply #8 on:** November 27, 2004, 04:39:42 PM »

I have one of them and they make RE0 ~ RECVX a pleasure to play, and make GBA games on the GBPlayer feel more comfortable to control. The + Pad is big and responsive, the + pad on the GCN controller is crap compared.

Bartman3010 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 28, 2004, 08:48:26 AM »

Okay, but...is it out in US stores yet?

anubis6789 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 29, 2004, 10:49:30 PM »

I work at a video game store and every day I go in I check to see if these controllers have come in, and everyday I go in I am dissapointed.

I Know that Hori is trying to open a US branch, (I think there first release is the Ace Combat 5 flight stick) but maybe they are having problems shipping them or allocating enough of them. They are also suposed to release the first liscensed memory card for the GCN at the same time and that as well has yet to show up.

I had seen the sale sheets for both these items (the controller and memory card) floating around the internet but I can no longer find them.

SgtShiversBen, If you saw one at a Hastings I'm going to go check the one near me, I will report back tomarrow...err...I mean today. It's always cool finding another gamer from Texas in a message board.

Bartman3010 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 01, 2004, 01:27:35 AM »

Huh, I'm from Texas too, whuddia know? =P

rhiyoshi · « **Reply #12 on:** December 02, 2004, 08:12:44 AM »

Hi Everyone,

Here are the answers to your questions.

1. Yes, this product will be released in the US with an official license from Nintendo of America.
2. The SRP for this product will be $14.99
3. As of now, the only major retailer that has decided to take on this product is GameCrazy/Hollywood Video (If you would like to see this product in more places, we would greatly appreciate your assistance in bugging the retailers themselves, trust me, I have been trying my butt off to get them to carry this product because I know there is a demand for it.) You also might be able to find it in other smaller stores because we have gotten some distribution support for this product.
4. The memory cards will also be released in the next couple of weeks, but as of yet, we have not gotten any retail support and the product probably only be available at smaller stores through distribution.
5. The controllers shipped out right before the Thanksgiving break, but I am not sure when they will start hitting store shelves.
6. The Game Boy Player will be the 4 th product we have released in the US. The 3 previous products are as follows
- Katana: The Soul Controller
http://gear.ign.com/articles/494/494328p1.html?fromint=1

- Vana'diel Forever: The Final Fantasy XI Clock
http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/news/36993.shtml

- Flight Stick 2 for Ace Combat 5 (This was a bundle done with Namco)
http://gear.ign.com/articles/562/562988p1.html

Hope that answers some of your questions. If you have any more, please feel free to contact infous@hori.ne.jp or just keep continuing to post on this Bulletin Board and I will check it from time to time

Bartman3010 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 02, 2004, 03:31:20 PM »

Are they gonna be availible in Texas?

If not, I guess I'll special order one. Thank god for Game Crazy.

Gamer's real best friend =)

Edit, would you know what the register would call the controller?

UncleBob · « **Reply #14 on:** December 02, 2004, 04:25:41 PM »

Well, it's offical name (I believe) is the "Digital Controller"... I don't know how GameCrazy does things in their registers, but I'm guessing if they can sort by console (GameCube), Company (Hori) and/or product (Hardware or Controllers), they should be able to pull it up...

rhiyoshi · « **Reply #15 on:** December 03, 2004, 05:37:00 AM »

For those interested in the product, I just called GameCrazy and they told me that if the store closest to you does not have the controller, you can special order it. The official name of the product is the Game Boy Player controller or it is also just called the digital controller so you can try that out.

SgtShiversBen · « **Reply #16 on:** December 03, 2004, 06:36:08 AM »

I actually saw one of these in Killeen the other day. GameCrazy down there had a ton of them and they gave me a special for picking up Shemue too! WOOHOO 10$ Now I have me my own special little Hori Digital Controller. Ahh, the wonderful world of the SNES is re-opened up to me for the fourth time in my life

I can probably faithfull say that I'm the only one in Lubbock that has one of the bad mofos.

Bartman3010 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 03, 2004, 08:14:09 AM »

Yeah its something like Game Boy digital Controller, and its on sale for $15.

I'll wait till next week to be sure.

rhiyoshi · « **Reply #18 on:** December 06, 2004, 09:03:49 AM »

It seems that people are still having problems tracking down this product at GameCrazy. I apologize for that. If you are interested in the product please ask for the "Controller Game Boy Digital" at GameCrazy and they should be able to order it for you if the store you go to doesn't have it.

Bartman3010 · « **Reply #19 on:** December 08, 2004, 07:11:04 AM »

The manager said I had to wait a month before we could special order it. But...eh we might be wrong
We'll see.

rhiyoshi · « **Reply #20 on:** December 15, 2004, 11:16:58 AM »

Ok got a list of GameCrazy stores that the controllers will be shipped to. If you want to know if there is going to be any in the GameCrazy in your neighborhood, please feel free to email me at infous@hori.ne.jp and I will try to find a store near you. They should be getting to stores early next week.

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Author Topic: Digital Controller Q's (Read 5949 times)