Difference between revisions of "Dream Pad"
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| − | The '''Dream Pad''' is a third-party controller manufactured by [[Mad Catz]] for the [[Sega Dreamcast]]. Dream Pads are among the most common third-party controllers for the system and were sold in a variety of colours, including white, red, orange, green, blue, purple, black and transparent. | + | }} |
| + | The '''Dream Pad''' is a third-party controller manufactured by [[Mad Catz]] for the [[Sega Dreamcast]]. Dream Pads are among the most common third-party controllers for the system and were sold in a variety of colours, including white, red, orange, green, blue, purple, black and transparent. The white addition came first and was packaged in a cardboard box - subsequent colours were distributed in blister packs. | ||
| − | As well as providing the user with all the basic Dreamcast controller functions, it re-introduces {{C}} and {{Z}} buttons, | + | As well as providing the user with all the basic Dreamcast controller functions, it re-introduces {{C}} and {{Z}} buttons, can act as digital versions of {{L}} and {{R}}. These two buttons are programmable via a discrete semicircle button near the {{Start}} button, making the pad more useful for fighting games. It also has rubber grips and larger than the standard pad, making it arguably more comfortable to hold. |
The controller is not without its flaws. Though the thumbstick has a rubber layer on top, this layer is prone to falling off after repeated use. Furthermore the back triggers can get stuck. | The controller is not without its flaws. Though the thumbstick has a rubber layer on top, this layer is prone to falling off after repeated use. Furthermore the back triggers can get stuck. | ||
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| + | A small batch of Dream Pads were sold to North American Toys R Us stores with High Frequency branding. These versions lack the programmable features and rubber grips. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:MadCatz DreamPad White.jpg|White model | ||
File:MadCatz DreamPad Red.jpg|Red model | File:MadCatz DreamPad Red.jpg|Red model | ||
| + | File:DreamPad DC Red HighFrequency.jpg|Red model (High Frequency) | ||
File:DreamPad Orange.jpg|Orange model | File:DreamPad Orange.jpg|Orange model | ||
File:DreamPad Green.jpg|Green model | File:DreamPad Green.jpg|Green model | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Physical Scans== | ==Physical Scans== | ||
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| + | | front=DreamPad DC Box Front White.jpg | ||
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| + | | console=Dreamcast | ||
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| + | | front=DreamPad Black DC Box Front.jpg | ||
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| + | | console=Dreamcast | ||
| + | | region=(red) | ||
| + | | front=DreamPad Red DC Box Front.jpg | ||
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| + | }}{{Scanbox | ||
| + | | console=Dreamcast | ||
| + | | region=(green) | ||
| + | | front=DreamPad Green DC Box Front.jpg | ||
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| + | | console=Dreamcast | ||
| + | | region=(blue) | ||
| + | | front=DreamPad DC Box Front Blue.jpg | ||
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| + | | console=Dreamcast | ||
| + | | region=(purple) | ||
| + | | front=DreamPad Purple DC Box Front.jpg | ||
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| + | }} | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | File: | + | File:|Front of packaging (red) |
| − | File: | + | File:|Front of packaging (green) |
| − | File: | + | File: |
| − | File: | + | File:|Front of packaging (purple) |
| + | File:|Front of packaging (black) | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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Revision as of 16:21, 14 May 2012
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| Made for: Sega Dreamcast | |||||
| Manufacturer: Mad Catz | |||||
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The Dream Pad is a third-party controller manufactured by Mad Catz for the Sega Dreamcast. Dream Pads are among the most common third-party controllers for the system and were sold in a variety of colours, including white, red, orange, green, blue, purple, black and transparent. The white addition came first and was packaged in a cardboard box - subsequent colours were distributed in blister packs.
As well as providing the user with all the basic Dreamcast controller functions, it re-introduces 
and 
buttons, can act as digital versions of 
and 
. These two buttons are programmable via a discrete semicircle button near the START button, making the pad more useful for fighting games. It also has rubber grips and larger than the standard pad, making it arguably more comfortable to hold.
The controller is not without its flaws. Though the thumbstick has a rubber layer on top, this layer is prone to falling off after repeated use. Furthermore the back triggers can get stuck.
A small batch of Dream Pads were sold to North American Toys R Us stores with High Frequency branding. These versions lack the programmable features and rubber grips.
Gallery
White model
Red model
Red model (High Frequency)
Orange model
Green model
Blue model
Physical Scans
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| Dreamcast, (red) |
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| Dreamcast, (green) |
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| Dreamcast, (blue) |
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| Dreamcast, (purple) |
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