Hit Box - We so S Tier1!

j13901 · October 1, 2011, 5:14pm

Why would half circles be different on a dual mod?

Chaosphere · October 1, 2011, 6:02pm

Wait… isn’t that the whole purpose of a ps360+? So they will be the same?

DmanXIIX · October 1, 2011, 6:35pm

yea I was under the same impression. Someone in here was discussing dual modding a PS3/PC hit box, but then it came up that SOCD would work on 360 if they did that. We were left to believe that the PS360 hit box prevented SOCD on both PS3 and 360.

So Hit box crew, how do things stand? Does the PS360 hit box prevent SOCD on both PS3 and 360? If not is this going to be changed?

MetaMeeks · October 1, 2011, 7:52pm

JohnGrimm:

They are technically selling our layout so I suppose we could, even if that sounds silly to you, but like I said even if we could it doesn’t necessarily mean we’re going to. We’re a growing company and things like that are kinda bad for our business, but at the same time we understand where the customers are coming from. The people who are buying the custom top plates either don’t want to wait a couple months to get an official Hit Box or don’t want to spend the money for one and neither of those things are something we can change to satisfy people.

Right now we care more about people trying it out and playing on it more than people buying from us, because the more people who try it out and like it the more people will want the official product. The more Hit Boxes that are out there the more interest grows and the more people we have coming to us either for our tutorial videos or for placing an order. Some people will of course go somewhere else and that’s not something we’re happy about, but if it gets another Hit Box in someone’s hands it’s worth it.

This is a very true statement. I tried out a non-official “stickless” arcade stick and that’s why I put myself on the waiting list. Just so I could have an official hitbox.

JohnGrimm · October 1, 2011, 9:23pm

The PS360 does prevent SOCD, but not in the way we want it to. Left+Right is left and Up+Down is Up Right. Because of this, half circles are harder since left+right doesn’t give you neutral, and plinking super jumps and such is riskier because you might not want to go up and right.

We’re going to do everything we can to make it so that the PS360+ works the same way that our Cthulu does.

option.iv · October 2, 2011, 12:23am

left+right = left and up + down = up-right?! Wow, that is certainly peculiar. I’m crossing my fingers and I hope you express these concerns to akishop about this predicament. I’m definitely looking forward to the PS360+ version of the hitbox. Keep up the hard work guys.

DmanXIIX · October 2, 2011, 7:35am

Wait so if you fix the issue will up + down no longer = up? That feature I actually liked for the tri jumps.

JohnGrimm · October 2, 2011, 8:27am

We’re trying to make it so that it DOES do that. The PS360 currently does not do that.

DmanXIIX · October 2, 2011, 8:30am

Good to here, hope it works out.

Snuggle_Walrus · October 3, 2011, 1:48am

Hey guys. my hitbox has been acting weird the past few days, i use it currently on the pc for the AE version on steam, but it keeps disconnecting from the pc, and i think either the left or down button is bugged, cause sometimes it seems to pause the game to. I’ve checked the button configs and stuff and its all set up correclty but im not sure…also sounds like somethings loose inside the hitbox itself, maybe some solderings loose and i just need to open it up or re screw something. But i just wanted to check for use with PC do i need to download or install anything extra ? cheers guys.

JohnGrimm · October 3, 2011, 3:05am

It should be fine after plugging it in, shouldn’t have to download or install anything. If you want you can open it up and check for loose wiring or exposed copper or you can send it back and we’ll check it out.

Snuggle_Walrus · October 3, 2011, 3:18am

I live in the UK so I had to wait for it to come and pay extra vat I’m sure somethings just come loose ill open it tommorow and take a look.

inControl · October 3, 2011, 4:46am

Have you tried it on a ps3 or 360? each individual box is hand made and inspected/tested 3 times over before we send it out. There should not be anything that needs to be installed however, you might need to switch the mode on the box so that it works with the PC.

Snuggle_Walrus · October 3, 2011, 4:51am

I don’t actually own a ps3 I got it to use wick my pc for ae unrolled I can afford a ps3 it works for the most part but keeps randomly disconnecting and pausing. I think somethings come loose I can hear something moving when I move the box about

Snuggle_Walrus · October 3, 2011, 9:40pm

right, so i can deff hear something ratteling about when i move the actual hitbox around :/, and it keeps disconnecting from my pc, it was fine for the first day when i had a mate over we had a good 3 hr session w/o any problems, then i picked it up the other day and its not staying connected for more than a few minutes before pausing my game and saying i need to plug it back in the ratteling was allways there to when it arrived. I’m sure its not a fault at your end by the way, its come from the USA to the UK im sure it was just the postage i just hope i can open it up and fix it i dont have the parts right now to even open it as i just moved into a new place recently. Regarding the mode switch? how does this work is there something i should be doing when i connect it to the pc to make it pc friendly? i usally just connect the USB up and then launch SF. thanks guys again im sure this isent your fault just trying to get a idea of if i needed to do something before opening it up and praying i can fix it ><

soraky · October 4, 2011, 2:46pm

I second the request for an art template – need to put some sick art on this baby.

Jamal_Wilson · October 5, 2011, 11:47pm

Got the glory that is HitBox, and man do I suck right now. I was on the waiting list for 10 days, ordered it last weekend, shipped out on Monday, got it today. I have been trying to make an art template with one of the templates that was posted earlier. It should be easier now do to the fact I have my HitBox now. I should have something soon, but feel free if someone else wants to put one up. Just realized that I don’'t have a way to upload the template if I make one. So, if someone does if I could email it to you that would be great.

9thpixel · October 6, 2011, 11:26pm

That was a long wait to get my Hit Box, but definitely worth it. I am in the Noah camp for sure. It just took a minute or two to learn the concept and everything is translating over quite fast. Almost too fast as I will do something and think, “How exactly did I just do that?”. I am happy to say that Soul Calibur players need not worry, there is enough room for you to have one thumb on block (X) and the other on Up. It is an odd feeling to play “footsie” with your thumbs as they rub together some, but you can get used too it. Only bad part is I have had to take a break as my left hand is hurting a bit (almost got carpal tunnel a couple years ago). Though, I am sure it is just a transition period as my hand would hurt this way sometimes when I went back and forth between pad and stick. Really like your product! Kinda funny that my button request is backwards, but I like it a lot. I may make a video and such in the future when I know I can help the “How to Hit Box” cause. Again, really like your product guys, thumbs up for sure.

Snuggle_Walrus · October 6, 2011, 11:53pm

Havnt been able to open my hitbox up yet to see whats rolling about inside (is it a prize like in certain boxes of cereal?!) as i dont have the right screwdrivers any idea what size i need and i’ll post pics if thats ok to see what i can do about fixing it. Thanks !

9thpixel · October 7, 2011, 12:06am

Hmm… I don’t know the official size, but a hex key SAE size: 5/64" seems to fit. Rather surprise how not so tight it is on mine. I hope that is ok. Though, I understand how sensitive plexi can be, so I dont dare tighten it.