+SpiceWare Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Just got word from Think Geek that my iCADE has shipped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Very nice. Let us know how it works out for you when you get it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGameCollector Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 That thing actually makes an ipad seem desirable for once! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Yeah, I'll be interested to hear what you think. How long ago did you order it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 I put myself on their iCADE notification list and pre-ordered it on April 19th when they sent out that they were taking orders for May delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 How cheap can one get a used iPad these days? AX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowMvngTarget Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Mine is on the way too! I'll post some reactions once it arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keilbaca Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Didn't this start out as a April Fools joke? If I remember right, it did.... And that's amazing that if it did, for it to become a legit product. Looks amazing. I can't wait to see some reviews! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowMvngTarget Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Indeed it was an April Fool's Joke at first. ThinkGeek have had a few real products come about that way. Has anyone heard of any other apps supporting iCade controls besides the Atari Collection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iesposta Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 My iCADE has shipped too! Already have Atari Greatest Hits... I hope iMAME4all gets a quick update. I've tried Atari Greatest Hits with Wii remote, but no luck. Is this program looking for a bluetooth keyboard? Apple's first bluetooth keyboard (which I have) isn't compatible with the iPad. Has anybody tried Greatest Hits with the newer bluetooth keyboards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarian63 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 need a DroidCade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowMvngTarget Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Brief impressions and unboxing photos here: http://toucharcade.com/2011/05/23/thinkgeeks-icade-unboxing-photos/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Interesting comment in there Stuart Carnie 12 hours ago in reply to TKO I've ordered mine to add support to C64 when we release the iPad version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 their review just went up. I haven't read it yet http://toucharcade.com/2011/05/24/a-review-of-the-icade-from-thinkgeek/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Sounds promising! The weight of the unit combined with four rubber foot pads keep it from budging while the joystick and buttons are being manhandled.... I'm happy to report that it's a quality situation going on at the control deck. The buttons — all eight of them — feel exactly like those that you'd find on an old Defender cabinet. The stick feels rugged and substantial, if somewhat less "stiff" than some you might find in an arcade. ... I found tearing through these classic games on the iCade to be everything I'd hoped it to be. On the whole, it's just an awesome experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 They love it, apparently. Here's to hoping more games support it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowMvngTarget Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 My iCade arrived today. It was pretty easy to assemble, and looks great. I love the "coin slot" in front that serves as a power indicator. The games in the Atari's Greatest Hits app are much improved with these controls! I've had a blast. Bring on some more compatible apps.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowMvngTarget Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Ok after a bit more time with thecontrols, the only caveat I have is that the joystick is not ideal as a trackball replacement for games like Centipede.. and I think this could be improved with a patch for the app. Still, I had a blast playing it last night. Especially enjoyed Major Havoc, Asteroids, and Tempest. TIP: Many games default to landscape view (i.e. Tempest), but if you want to keep the iPad in portrait orientation, there will be a setting for that in the game's options. If there isn't a "landscape/portrait" setting, change "Controls" to "Arcade". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowMvngTarget Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Just noticed at the bottom of this page, more games are iCade-compatible now: http://www.ionaudio.com/products/details/icade I can attest that Compression HD and Mos Speedrun control well with the iCade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Runs on batteries huh? No dock that plugs into the wall for continual power? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 (edited) My first iCADE didn't work on batteries, so I used an AC adaptor until my RMA was processed. Second one works correctly with both power sources. Back of iCADE AC adaptor, set to 3V Barrel plug, Tip negative Edited July 11, 2011 by SpiceWare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 (edited) Just noticed at the bottom of this page, more games are iCade-compatible now: http://www.ionaudio.com/products/details/icade I can attest that Compression HD and Mos Speedrun control well with the iCade! Thanks for the heads up! Those 2 games sure seem to be much more responsive to it than the Atari games. The control lag on some of the games, like centipede, is pretty bad. I think they need to revamp their "iCADE to trackball" code. Edited July 11, 2011 by SpiceWare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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