@JasonLee215 not because of the keypad but because (I'm mostly talking about the 360 right now) it doesn't give you hands a cramp after about 5 minutes of playing it.
I really like this controller. The keypad also makes weapon switching in doom much easier. This is still a MUCH better controller than the 360 and PS3 controller.
the pro controller fixed a lot of problems with the original jag controller. and if you think jag controllers were huge, google comparisons with the original xbox controlller. the xbox controller is actually bigger. luckily MS saw the errors of their ways and came out with the the xbox-s controller. and then in a future generation, the excellent 360 controller.
Kind of reminds me of the Atari 5200 and Intellivsion controllers. In theory the 10-key seemed like a good idea with the changeable cards, but gamers hated them because they didn't want to look down at all the control buttons while playing the game. The D-pads are much easier because you could more easily control them by feel and there was little to memorize.
Everybody makes a big deal about the keypad as if it was a really good idea. I never thought so... If you need to switch weapons or bring up the map or whatever, unless you have the layout memorized, you have to take you eyes off the screen to look at which button for which item. If you happen to lose the overlay (easy to do), then you're pressing random buttons trying to find a certain item. Besides, if it was such a great idea somebody else would have copied it by now.
@10072018 It wasn't such a bad idea. It meant that you could switch to a weapon quickly in Doom and Alien vs Predator. Sure it was best to memorise the buttons, but you do naturally through use and if you forget then you have a handy reference. Whar irritated me was when games didnt come with them. I think Tempest 2k and Kasumi Ninja didn't come with them
people may say "more buttons" but on most games these extra buttons were re mapped keypad buttons Im not sure what was what but it wasnt very good in all games
To the best of my knowledge, the Jaguar Pro controller has the most buttons of any standard console controller. It has 22 (8 standard face buttons, 12 number buttons, two shoulders). the Xbox 360, for reference, has 17, if you count each D-pad direction as a separate button, which is how some games use it.
Only console controller of ANY kind I'm aware of with more than the Pro, is the Steel Battalion controller, which has like 40 buttons.
More scarce than the standard but will come up on Ebay occasionally. I bought mine from Telegames UK website 2 years ago. Primal Rage, Atari Karts, and Battlemorph are some of the games that take advantage of the extra buttons.
@DeanoTheLegend87 NBA Jam was meant for this. Sooooo much easier to play than with the original controller. The original only had 3 buttons which made turbo very awkward. with the new controller, you had 6 buttons and the shoulder buttons. with the shoulder buttons as turbo, everything became easier (punching, blocking, etc).
The Pro's Direction Pad is more responsive which generally helps in most games. BUT there are two games that really take advantage of the Pro controller's shoulder buttons and additional XYZ fire buttons; Primal Rage (CD) and Atari Karts (Cartridge)
the fire buttons on that reminds m of the sega saturn controler and is that number buttons, if they are he it is also partly like a 5200
the jag was the first 64bit console and to my kowlage the only sucsessful 64bit console was the n64 god i love the n64! if u think it has bad graphics play turok 2 (ive seen ps3 games with worse graphics)
Wow the pro controller looks really sweet I am going to have to pick one up. The basic controller is actually really comfortable too which one you look at it you wouldnt think so.
@JasonLee215 not because of the keypad but because (I'm mostly talking about the 360 right now) it doesn't give you hands a cramp after about 5 minutes of playing it.
noideac 1 year ago
I really like this controller. The keypad also makes weapon switching in doom much easier. This is still a MUCH better controller than the 360 and PS3 controller.
noideac 1 year ago
the pro controller fixed a lot of problems with the original jag controller. and if you think jag controllers were huge, google comparisons with the original xbox controlller. the xbox controller is actually bigger. luckily MS saw the errors of their ways and came out with the the xbox-s controller. and then in a future generation, the excellent 360 controller.
dirtyvu 1 year ago
Kind of reminds me of the Atari 5200 and Intellivsion controllers. In theory the 10-key seemed like a good idea with the changeable cards, but gamers hated them because they didn't want to look down at all the control buttons while playing the game. The D-pads are much easier because you could more easily control them by feel and there was little to memorize.
MegaEvilBrain 1 year ago
Everybody makes a big deal about the keypad as if it was a really good idea. I never thought so... If you need to switch weapons or bring up the map or whatever, unless you have the layout memorized, you have to take you eyes off the screen to look at which button for which item. If you happen to lose the overlay (easy to do), then you're pressing random buttons trying to find a certain item. Besides, if it was such a great idea somebody else would have copied it by now.
10072018 1 year ago
@10072018 It wasn't such a bad idea. It meant that you could switch to a weapon quickly in Doom and Alien vs Predator. Sure it was best to memorise the buttons, but you do naturally through use and if you forget then you have a handy reference. Whar irritated me was when games didnt come with them. I think Tempest 2k and Kasumi Ninja didn't come with them
friendlybees 1 year ago
OMG, I Never seen this before! this is ultra rare!
rescuehero942 2 years ago
people may say "more buttons" but on most games these extra buttons were re mapped keypad buttons Im not sure what was what but it wasnt very good in all games
Sypran 2 years ago
What's the number keypad for?
panchillo9797 2 years ago
usually the pad was used to select weapons or to fix some options (ex.music) without having to pause
aznjohn15 2 years ago
@panchillo9797 Switching weapons, changing camera angles and other secondary features
CLeRKSfan4life 2 years ago
much better and much less chunky and more light then the original shitty-ass jag controller.
accountuser98 2 years ago
now go and kick some serious ass :D
DaJaeff 2 years ago
NOT ENOUGH BUTTONS
asdfxcxv 2 years ago 5
Cool I had heard of these pro controllers for the Jag before but never seen one before. Nice.
MN12BIRD 3 years ago
To the best of my knowledge, the Jaguar Pro controller has the most buttons of any standard console controller. It has 22 (8 standard face buttons, 12 number buttons, two shoulders). the Xbox 360, for reference, has 17, if you count each D-pad direction as a separate button, which is how some games use it.
Only console controller of ANY kind I'm aware of with more than the Pro, is the Steel Battalion controller, which has like 40 buttons.
lartrak 3 years ago
How rare are these?
Also, do any games use any of the extra buttons?
DeanoTheLegend87 3 years ago
More scarce than the standard but will come up on Ebay occasionally. I bought mine from Telegames UK website 2 years ago. Primal Rage, Atari Karts, and Battlemorph are some of the games that take advantage of the extra buttons.
deanpook 3 years ago
@DeanoTheLegend87 NBA Jam was meant for this. Sooooo much easier to play than with the original controller. The original only had 3 buttons which made turbo very awkward. with the new controller, you had 6 buttons and the shoulder buttons. with the shoulder buttons as turbo, everything became easier (punching, blocking, etc).
dirtyvu 1 year ago
6 buttons, a dpad, start, option buttons, and 2 sholder buttons. that is alot of buttns.
why dud they put in the numeric buttons? that is really a acrssive
kittendeathsquad 3 years ago
should of done a Dr. Ashen style review of it x3
HeshamUchia 3 years ago
That's a whole lot of button mashing there.
kevlareater 3 years ago
this is a little less crappier than the original jag controller
but...
i have this to say it sucking fucks it fuckin sucks and i dnt like it
kidwithalightsaber 3 years ago
I don't get it. Did the Pro controller make games EASIER to play, or did certain games need them?
GameGuyTroy 3 years ago
The Pro's Direction Pad is more responsive which generally helps in most games. BUT there are two games that really take advantage of the Pro controller's shoulder buttons and additional XYZ fire buttons; Primal Rage (CD) and Atari Karts (Cartridge)
deanpook 3 years ago
That Looks Awkward to Hold
dosman434 3 years ago
PSN: SamuraiBubba
Like that S.O.B needed more buttons lol
PdubthePatriot 4 years ago
that looks really hard to hold on to.
the L+R buttons should of been on the grips.
sega31098 4 years ago
oooh clicky!
sega31098 4 years ago
shoulder buttons, well done!
Kluddraider 4 years ago
jaguar 64bit = 16bit system.
seems way too weak to be 64bit neo-geo was 24bit and kicked that things ass.
ffxiholyxx 4 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
The only way a video game system could be 64-bit is if you think about PS2.
sonicfeet 4 years ago
ive got to admit, putting that thing over the numeric buttons was a smart idea
atocombabaya 4 years ago 5
@atocombabaya: Hardly groundbreaking. Intellivision did it in '79.
Shendue 6 months ago
the fire buttons on that reminds m of the sega saturn controler and is that number buttons, if they are he it is also partly like a 5200
the jag was the first 64bit console and to my kowlage the only sucsessful 64bit console was the n64 god i love the n64! if u think it has bad graphics play turok 2 (ive seen ps3 games with worse graphics)
dan171717d 4 years ago
I have both Controllers
az089lisard 4 years ago
I bet it works perfectly with doom.
RetroChump 4 years ago
If they released this controller at the beginning, The Jaguar might have been a success.
Pzkfw5 4 years ago 2
Wow the pro controller looks really sweet I am going to have to pick one up. The basic controller is actually really comfortable too which one you look at it you wouldnt think so.
james74duster 4 years ago 3