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Amiga News and Community Announcements => Amiga News and Community Announcements => Topic started by: SysAdmin on May 03, 2011, 08:09:45 AM
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We are running a 72 Hour Sale on the Competition Pro Joystick for all real Amiga's and making it cheap and sexy! These are brand new and limited stock is available.
Just $9.95 plus $2 shipping in the Continental USA and Bahamas.
If you live in another country shipping will be extra.
http://www.discreetfx.com/amigaproducts.html
You won't see a price like this again.
Sale ends on May 6th, 2011.
Happy Amiga game playing!
Best regards
DiscreetFX Team
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Nice price, but...
I HATE THE BLOODY THINGS!
They really are the most uncomfortable joysticks to hold and the buttons suck on the one I have.
Someone remake the good old "fighter jet" joysticks with a thumb and index finger triggers and some industrial strength suckers on the bottom to fix it firmly to the desk.
I'll buy a couple.
:)
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I ordered one because at that price it was too good to turn down.
I was actually going to order 2 but you click on it and it throws you straight to "Pay Now!".
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I ordered one because at that price it was too good to turn down.
I was actually going to order 2 but you click on it and it throws you straight to "Pay Now!".
Sorry about, we will try to get that fixed tonight. You will not be charged extra shipping if you order two.
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Sorry about, we will try to get that fixed tonight. You will not be charged extra shipping if you order two.
That's very kind of you. I expected to pay shipping on each item, but I was worried that if I placed 2 single orders then you might think it was an error and cancel one of them. :)
Your ad says $2 for shipping, but my PayPal receipt says I was only charged $1. I'll order another and then you'll get $2 for shipping.
here's the receipt showing $1:
Description Unit price Qty Amount
72 Hour Sale Amiga Joystick
Item# AmiJoySale $9.95 USD 1 $9.95 USD
Subtotal $9.95 USD
Shipping and handling $1.00 USD
Total $10.95 USD
Payment $10.95 USD
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OK, 2nd one ordered and it only charged $1 for shipping again.
Something is up with your website. ;)
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You will be refunded the extra shipping charge.
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You will be refunded the extra shipping charge.
Your ad says "Just $9.95 plus $2 shipping in the Continental USA and Bahamas. " So technically, I've only paid $2 as your automated shop only charged me $1 each for shipping.
Did you mean to say $1 for shipping in the ad?
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Your ad says "Just $9.95 plus $2 shipping in the Continental USA and Bahamas. " So technically, I've only paid $2 as your automated shop only charged me $1 each for shipping.
Did you mean to say $1 for shipping in the ad?
No, if you paid $2 total that is correct.
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No, if you paid $2 total that is correct.
OK, but be aware that your site is only charging $1 per order and not $2. You're losing money!!! :)
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OK, but be aware that your site is only charging $1 per order and not $2. You're losing money!!! :)
Our mistake so everyone gets an even better deal.
:)
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Less than 24 hours left for this offer.
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Does the sell end tonite at midnight? or tomorrow sometime?
I want to order one, but won't have the $$ till tomorrow morning (payday).
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I'd like to order one or two joysticks, but how is that international order? You say it will have extra cost, but I can't see where to change the country or how much it costs? Clicking buy and logging into paypal will give $1 shipping.
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I'd like to order one or two joysticks, but how is that international order? You say it will have extra cost, but I can't see where to change the country or how much it costs? Clicking buy and logging into paypal will give $1 shipping.
After you buy the joystick you will get a Paypal invoice for the actual costs of shipping minus the $2 we cover for you.
@broken
You will have enough time, your order should squeak in before the sale expires.
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Cool - I'll make a purchase here later tonight. Got one free from a contest and it needs a mate! I actually like the joystick well enough. Especially like how rugged it is. While I'm protective of my original 2600 controllers, I don't mind when others play with these! :)
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And for the new Amiga hardware as the Sam boards?
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@broken
You will have enough time, your order should squeak in before the sale expires.
Translation= "Hey, we aren't going to be pricks about this and try to screw people over. So go ahead and order 'cause we are just glad to do something cool for the community."
I get that about right? ;)
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At that price I got 2..
Chris :banana:
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Never was a fan of the Comp Pro. Now this bad-boy (http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/131) would be near perfection if it had two buttons, but I can make do with the one it has.
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Competion Pro joysticks are the dogs bollox when it comes to playing games, I'd never use any other type they're the best Joysticks ever made... :)
The original one were the best though with leaf spring contacts instead of micro-switches, near silent and nothing to wear out... :)
Wish I needed some, at those prices even with shipping that's a real bargain... :)
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Hell franko at those price's get one anyway I got one for the 600 and one for the C128..
Chris
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Hell franko at those price's get one anyway I got one for the 600 and one for the C128..
Chris
Nah... don't tempt me, got more than I can use already and they'd just end up sitting in me big cupboard with all my other Amiga goodies I've forgotten about... :)
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Competion Pro joysticks are the dogs bollox when it comes to playing games, I'd never use any other type they're the best Joysticks ever made...
Glad to hear. I've never had one, so I ordered two. As a kid my favorite was probably the Epyx 500XJ... but those are long gone and/or broken. Recently I pulled out a barely used TAC-2 I stashed away, and was surprised at how sloppy it was compared to the PSX pads I've been using the last several years. I quickly remembered why I always hated the thing. TAC-2 - absolutely sucking the dogs bollox since its inception.
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@ Damion
Well if you manage to break a Competition Pro joystick I then we'll have to rename you The Incredible Hulk... :)
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We are running a 72 Hour Sale on the Competition Pro Joystick for all real Amiga's and making it cheap and sexy! These are brand new and limited stock is available.
Just $9.95 plus $2 shipping in the Continental USA and Bahamas.
If you live in another country shipping will be extra.
http://www.discreetfx.com/amigaproducts.html
You won't see a price like this again.
Sale ends on May 6th, 2011.
Happy Amiga game playing!
Best regards
DiscreetFX Team
I looked at your side to order some but was not sure if you delivered to Europe and how much the shipping the Germany would be.
Can you clarify this?
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@ Damion
Well if you manage to break a Competition Pro joystick I then we'll have to rename you The Incredible Hulk... :)
LOL :) Glad to know they'll hold up.
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Glad to hear. I've never had one, so I ordered two. As a kid my favorite was probably the Epyx 500XJ... but those are long gone and/or broken. Recently I pulled out a barely used TAC-2 I stashed away, and was surprised at how sloppy it was compared to the PSX pads I've been using the last several years. I quickly remembered why I always hated the thing. TAC-2 - absolutely sucking the dogs bollox since its inception.
I have about 20 Epyx 500XJ used + 14 still in there box.. :D. Mind you i also have the Competition Pro + heaps other but the best joystick is the Star Cursor! made is Australia it was an Arcade quality joystick that could take punishment lucky i have 3. Although i have to rewire the 3 one if and when i get time.
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I looked at your side to order some but was not sure if you delivered to Europe and how much the shipping the Germany would be.
Can you clarify this?
One you buy a joystick a separate invoice will be sent to you for the cost. It's wherever the real shipping charge is minus $2.
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I never liked the comp pro. Too much hand strain for long hours, and the buttons get stuck quickly, at least on mine.
Give me an arcade-style joystick or pad anytime.
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Never was a fan of the Comp Pro. Now this bad-boy (http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/131) would be near perfection if it had two buttons, but I can make do with the one it has.
Hmmm... doesn't that look quite much like Konix's Speedking, which has two button (Sega) versions too. Here's (http://jpv.wmhost.com/jpv_computers/buttons.jpg) my two button Speedking and it's working perfectly with WHDLoad games etc with two separate buttons. In recent years I've learned that it's the best joystick ever :) Too bad I didn't have it in "golden years"...
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:bump:
Why... cos ANYTHING is better than having CUSA crap on the front page... :)
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Hmmm... doesn't that look quite much like Konix's Speedking, which has two button (Sega) versions too. Here's (http://jpv.wmhost.com/jpv_computers/buttons.jpg) my two button Speedking and it's working perfectly with WHDLoad games etc with two separate buttons. In recent years I've learned that it's the best joystick ever :) Too bad I didn't have it in "golden years"...
That's a pretty neat looking stick. Wouldn't mind getting hold of one of those. Might make Mortal Kombat a little more fun. Though, I have gotten used to using the CD32 game pad.
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Due to customer requests sale ends May 6th, 11:59 PM Chicago time (CST).
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Have these shipped out yet??
Chris:roflmao:
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Have these shipped out yet??
Chris:roflmao:
They have just started shipping, we kind of got overloaded with orders.
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They have just started shipping, we kind of got overloaded with orders.
Oi! C=USA will sue you for that. They have the copyright to that excuse. :D
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...we kind of got overloaded with orders.
Good to hear!!
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I rather like mine.
I would pay for another if it was set up with two fire buttons for games that support it.
Autofire as a bonus.
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Update Please..
Chris :afro:
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Well, at $9 a pop, I'm in no hurry to get the two I ordered... just thankful to get such a great deal. Thanks again DiscreetFX! :drink:
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Well, at $9 a pop, I'm in no hurry to get the two I ordered... just thankful to get such a great deal. Thanks again DiscreetFX! :drink:
Well if I had 1 working stick I would not worry to much last ninja is call out
to be played...lol
Chris :hammer:
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Well if I had 1 working stick I would not worry to much last ninja is call out
to be played...lol
Chris :hammer:
LOL, yeah, I hear ya. I'd definitely be hurting without a working joystick. Still, I'm curious to give Moonstone a play with the comp pro and see how it compares to the TAC 2 and PS controller.
@Retro_71:
I have about 20 Epyx 500XJ used + 14 still in there box.. . Mind you i also have the Competition Pro + heaps other but the best joystick is the Star Cursor! made is Australia it was an Arcade quality joystick that could take punishment lucky i have 3. Although i have to rewire the 3 one if and when i get time.
That is awesome! I've started scouting ebay for a 500XJ. They seem to pop up there regularly, even NOS. The Star Cursor must be a rare beast... so is the Comp Pro CD32, been searching ages for one and always seem to miss out.
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Anyone received there joysticks yet?
Ok after I posted this I just can't get it out of my head and I may get banned for speaking my
mind about this.
Here's what bothers me Damion said he was thankful but why shood he DescreetFx is a business
they run promo's thats what a business does to promote them self's..
And also I would expect better service since they own this site and would not have been to hard
to update the buyers..
This is the reason I got them here was the price and because of the DiscreetFx name.
Chris :roflmao:
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Yes, expediting has been slow but don't sweat the small stuff Chris!
Haven't received mine yet either, but I know it'll arrive someday :)
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That is awesome! I've started scouting ebay for a 500XJ. They seem to pop up there regularly, even NOS. The Star Cursor must be a rare beast... so is the Comp Pro CD32, been searching ages for one and always seem to miss out.
I managed to win a CD32 comp pro on ebay for decent, but the buttons are really worn out :(
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I just really dislike joysticks. Always been a gamepad sort of guy.
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Anyone received there joysticks yet?
Ok after I posted this I just can't get it out of my head and I may get banned for speaking my
mind about this.
Here's what bothers me Damion said he was thankful but why shood he DescreetFx is a business
they run promo's thats what a business does to promote them self's..
And also I would expect better service since they own this site and would not have been to hard
to update the buyers..
This is the reason I got them here was the price and because of the DiscreetFx name.
Chris :roflmao:
We are trying to get the last of these shipped. We did get a bunch of orders and it did create a backlog. If you have any questions about your order please contact us via the link below with your name and we can give you a status.
http://www.discreetfx.com/contact.html
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I just really dislike joysticks. Always been a gamepad sort of guy.
for me it depends. Something like Chaos engine joystick for sure. I do better at platformers with a stick too usually.
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I just really dislike joysticks. Always been a gamepad sort of guy.
I just can't cope with joypads. They're usually made for left handed and are too unaccurate to control. I bought my new Amiga joypad for kids who haven't ever seen a real joystick, but never played anything with it myself ;) One theory with left hand controlling with joypads could be the heritage from classic arcade games, where manufacturers have wanted to make playing little more difficult to get some more coins ;)
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Yes, expediting has been slow but don't sweat the small stuff Chris!
Haven't received mine yet either, but I know it'll arrive someday :)
Yeah I know but I just wanted to get it before I go on vacation it would
really suck got a stack of disks waiting to be played..
You all know how that is I would be jonesing all that week i'm away..
Chris :swords:
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I just really dislike joysticks. Always been a gamepad sort of guy.
I will take some time getting use to a joystick again I have been playing with my DTV one some just to get use to it..
Chris :swords: