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Mad Catz Controllers


By Beresford - usenet poster


Mad Catz controllers are horrible.  They break so
quickly.  I bought a Mad Catz controller because they were
cheaper.  That was a mistake.  At first the A button
stuck, then the right trigger all within 2 weeks of
purchase. After 3 weeks, it was unusable. I bought another
Mad Catz, dismissing the first as a fluke.  This
controller did not even last a week. I bought 4 XBOX
controllers, same games, more people playing, and these
XBOX controllers still work great.  I took apart the Mad
Catz,.  I found that the A button unsticks, if you pull
apart the casing.  The plastic holders for the triggers
look poorly made.  My brother and I used Safety pins to
reattach the triggers. I was so looking forward to Mad
Catz Wireless controller, but with this example of their
work, I don't think i am going to even waste my time.
I have the same problem.
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posted on Aug 10, 2005
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kcw573

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i totally understand what you all are sayin but . . .

even though i personally have had three madcatz pro
controllers break on me, they feel just so much better
than the enormous xbox controller.  Plus, i just refuse to
learn the tweaked button configuration of the xbox
controller.  Madcatz feels perfect and with a lifetime
warrantee . . . they're gonna get it right sooner or later
so i'm keeping them around cause i'm gonna be there when
they do.  all in all, besides reliability, which i agree
is extremely important, the xbox controller can stick it
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posted on Aug 10, 2005
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Gary10

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Yes! My Mad Catz controller lasted exactly one day. My
two Microsoft controllers show no signs of fatigue since
the launch. Live and learn.
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posted on Aug 10, 2005
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Green1

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I had the exact same problem.  The trigger broke on 2 of
my MadCatz controller.  
They have a lifetime warranty so I'm gonna call the
company and have them replace it, but I won't buy any more
of their controllers.

Mr Rad
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posted on Aug 10, 2005
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lawyer

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I had the same problem with the dreamcast controllers,
especially playing crazy taxi and doing the crazy dash
about 100 times a minute, killed the trigger on about 6 or
7 controllers and kept returning for new ones, then
finally bought the dreamcast controllers, and never had a
problem.

SO, i figured no more mad catz and just bought all regular
xbox controllers, although i am contemplating returning a
couple to get the new wireless controllers coming in a few
months, although its made by madcatz, so who knows.
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posted on Aug 10, 2005
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Peter1

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Huh, no problems with my Mad Catz Pro (w/macro and rubber
grips).  I prefer it over the standard Xbox controllers...
oh, well...
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