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[Chairhome]

I've been using my old custom MK stick I had built for UMK3 when it launched on X360 (and got it signed by Ed Boon himself when I worked at CNET/GameSpot!).

IMO it works really well, so I imagine the TE stick will be just as awesome when it shows up. I also configured my DJ Hero case/pedestal thing to be about the same height as an arcade unit (including stick), and even angled it as such so it tilts slightly toward me (individually adjustable legs ftw!).

For those curious how I laid out the buttons on the stick, I wanted it to be as close to the "classic" style MK as possible, so I went like this:

LP=FP=(A on my joystick)
HP=BP=(X on my joystick)
HK=FK=(Y on my joystick)
LK=BK=(B on my joystick)
BLK=BLK=(RB on my joystick)
Run=Tag=(LB on my joystick)

It makes throwing a tad harder (LP+HK), but I got used to it. X-ray is easily done with BLK+HK+LK. Yes I'm using classic descriptions for those buttons, but its what I know!

See attached pix:

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Awesome setup! Is that where your username is from? :-D

Question though about your button setup, does it kind of mess up how some special moves are performed? I know at PAX East, the layout had punches on top, kicks on bottom, but the special moves were still mapped to how they would be if a classic layout was used. For example, you would do Sub's freeze move by pressing D,F and back kick, because that was where the original low punch was. Did they change the buttons for special moves? Or are you just going to adapt to that?

 

[MMaRsu]

Portal Kombat..hehehe

I'd buy that

 

[Aske]

I've been using my old custom MK stick I had built for UMK3 when it launched on X360 (and got it signed by Ed Boon himself when I worked at CNET/GameSpot!).

That is a sweet setup, and a beautiful TV. I don't think I've seen a Samsung with that slick, ultra thin bezel before. MK looks hot as hell on it!

 

[DasRaven]

Amazon confirmed my tournament edition has shipped! Looks like I'll be getting it tomorrow instead of the 21st!

Mine's still marked "shipping soon" but I'm hopeful of the same. I'm going on vacation on Thursday, so I'd like it to get here Tue/Wed so it doesn't sit on my porch for 4 days til I get back.

 

[AEREC]

TRU deal tomorrow for anyone interested.

Nice...thats actually pretty tempting.

 

[silenthill1979]

Attention German GAF, the Online Pass doesn't work in Germany!
This means you can't play online and aren't able to unlock online achievements. I haven't found any solution yet. Has anyone an idea?

 

[dralla]

Nice...thats actually pretty tempting.

but you have to make that creepy walk of shame to the games section where you feel like a pedo for entering a Toys R Us by yourself

 

[Xater]

Attention German GAF, the Online Pass doesn't work in Germany!
This means you can't play online and aren't able to unlock online achievements. I haven't found any solution yet. Has anyone an idea?

What do you mean by doesn't work? You tried using it with your german account and it didn't work? Then create a UK one. There probably will be a small file download associated with it and then try playing with your German account.

Edit: Just saw on the Spielegrotte.de forum that my solution should work. You have to use the code on any other European store because the game has not been officially released in Germany. You will still be able to play with your German account.

 

[BuzzJive]

Anybody seen a moves list online anywhere? I'm hoping to find something printable, but that's easy enough to make once I find the moves!

 

[infinityBCRT]

STOP!



That's better.

Shades of Konami? lol.

 

[Diablohead]

Anybody seen a moves list online anywhere? I'm hoping to find something printable, but that's easy enough to make once I find the moves!

collectors edition of the guide comes with move cards for each character, one reason why I bought it.

 

[Chairhome]

Got this from CheapyD at CAG.

Mortal Kombat

$10 credit + Reptile Klassic at Amazon

$10 gift card + Subzero Klassic at Best Buy

Scorpion Klassic at GameStop

Spend $40/get $15 ($120/$60)* + $10 off $20 XBLM or PSN card

Kitana Klassic + $15 gift card with Portal 2 or Mortal Kombat purchase, buy both, get a $50 card at Toys R Us

$10 gift card + Mileena Klassic at Walmart

 

[GrayFoxPL]

Shades of Konami? lol.

I guess it's too late for thread title change. Mortal Kombat - You will be sucked (by Milleena!).

 

[silenthill1979]

What do you mean by doesn't work? You tried using it with your german account and it didn't work? Then create a UK one. There probably will be a small file download associated with it and then try playing with your German account.

Edit: Just saw on the Spielegrotte.de forum that my solution should work. You have to use the code on any other European store because the game has not been officially released in Germany. You will still be able to play with your German account.

Yes, it worked. I can play online now. But you must know that everyone who activates the online pass via a foreign account, violates the terms and conditions of Microsoft.

 

[S1kkZ]

too bad some of the story cutscenes have awful compression. the realtime cutscenes look so much better (360).

 

[Xater]

Yes, it worked. I can play online now. But you must know that everyone who activates the online pass via a foreign account, violates the terms and conditions of Microsoft.

Oh you are on Xbox? I was just sure about the PS3. I think their terms say similar things and I have been doing shit like this for years.

 

[dark10x]

too bad some of the story cutscenes have awful compression. the realtime cutscenes look so much better (360).

This could be due to lack of space, but I suspect the real reason is to keep the videos playing smoothly while the game loads. High bit rate video may not play back smoothly while the engine is loading level data.

 

[Xater]

This could be due to lack of space, but I suspect the real reason is to keep the videos playing smoothly while the game loads. High bit rate video may not play back smoothly while the engine is loading level data.

Does anyone here already have the PS3 version? Would be interesting to know if there is a difference. I suspect mine will not arrive before next week.

 

[BuzzJive]

collectors edition of the guide comes with move cards for each character, one reason why I bought it.

That sounds pretty cool actually, but I don't think it's in my budget right now. Somebody with that guide has surely put the moves online by now though, right?

 

[S1kkZ]

This could be due to lack of space, but I suspect the real reason is to keep the videos playing smoothly while the game loads. High bit rate video may not play back smoothly while the engine is loading level data.

the transition between realtime and recorded is seemless. i dont think the cutscenes will look much better on ps3 (i get the ps3 version tomorrow), since the ps3 version isnt that much bigger. anyway: the game looks stunning on 360.

 

[Keldor]

Just comfirming that my PS3 Tournament Edition has shipped from Amazon. It should be here tomorrow.

 

[Square Triangle]

Anyone know a legit site to download the original Mortal Kombat song? Amazon and iTunes has nothing but generic techno remixes.

 

[The Lamonster]

How is the online lag on the 360 vs. PS3 versions? Any reports yet?


For the PS3 version of King of the Hill, are there any ways to customize your tiny MK avatar? I've been watching 360 footage and I like how there's a lot more variety in the little characters.

 

[GrayFoxPL]

Anyone know a legit site to download the original Mortal Kombat song? Amazon and iTunes has nothing but generic techno remixes.

What song? From the movie?

 

[FINALBOSS]

How is the online lag on the 360 vs. PS3 versions? Any reports yet?


For the PS3 version of King of the Hill, are there any ways to customize your tiny MK avatar? I've been watching 360 footage and I like how there's a lot more variety in the little characters.

You do? I think it detracts from being in the MK theme and mood.

 

[sixteen-bit]

You do? I think it detracts from being in the MK theme and mood.

I love avatars, I imagine they'd be fun to hang out while spectating, especially if you know those people IRL.

 

[Square Triangle]

What song? From the movie?

Yeah the main theme song.

 

[cantona222]

Great Thread OP. Now I'm excited for the game. Keep it up.

 

[The Hermit]

The hillarious part is that this kinda happens in the game...

 

[Squall ASF]

Is anyone able to access the full gaming portion of GAF? I got to this thread from subscription but gaming says there is scheduled maintenance.

 

[Ilive1up]

Anyone pre-order from Amazon?

 

[LowParry]

Anyone pre-order from Amazon?

Yes. And have to wait till tomorrow

 

[W Hudson]

Anyone pre-order from Amazon?

Yep, 360 TE shipped about an hour ago, I chose one-day shipping, scheduled to be here tomorrow.

 

[Frank "Trashman" Reynolds]

Anyone pre-order from Amazon?

Yes, my MK KE and Portal 2 are listed as shipping soon.

 

[FINALBOSS]

I love avatars, I imagine they'd be fun to hang out while spectating, especially if you know those people IRL.

Well then I'd just be picturing how they look IRL....not their XBOX avatar... lolz

 

[GrayFoxPL]

Yeah the main theme song.

Ah then no. I guess you'll have to get it the illegal way. So dirty.

 

[B_Rik_Schitthaus]

but you have to make that creepy walk of shame to the games section where you feel like a pedo for entering a Toys R Us by yourself

Then abduct a child, buy the game and then release them in the car park.

 

[Ilive1up]

I chose Amazon, too.

I'm digging the original reptile outfit, and the 10 dollar credit isn't too shabby.

 

[kunonabi]

I gave up on avatars early on. It was impossible to make an avatar that even remotely resembled me so I just made mine a hot red head with glasses.

 

[MrMephistoX]

Is anyone else using their SF TE sticks for this?

Yep I tried it on the demo with the default layout and it worked good enough to get a feel for it. Glad the buttons are customizable though.

 

[Snaku]

That is wonderful. Tuesday will be a perfect day.

 

[Xater]

Is anyone able to access the full gaming portion of GAF? I got to this thread from subscription but gaming says there is scheduled maintenance.

Clear the cache of your browser. The same thing happened to me but with PMs. When I tried to access them I got that message.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Well then I'd just be picturing how they look IRL....not their XBOX avatar... lolz

Videogames killed my imagination

 

[Khezu]

http://www.giantbomb.com/chat/

Brad and jeff are going to be playing some MK games today live, didn't say which ones though.

 

[Squall ASF]

Clear the cache of your browser. The same thing happened to me but with PMs. When I tried to access them I got that message.

Damn, no permissions to clear it here at work Thanks anyway.

 

[Raidy]

Awesome setup! Is that where your username is from? :-D

Question though about your button setup, does it kind of mess up how some special moves are performed? I know at PAX East, the layout had punches on top, kicks on bottom, but the special moves were still mapped to how they would be if a classic layout was used. For example, you would do Sub's freeze move by pressing D,F and back kick, because that was where the original low punch was. Did they change the buttons for special moves? Or are you just going to adapt to that?

I did have to adjust to the special move locations a bit, however it was most important to me to have D+HP still be uppercut, and B+LK still be sweep, etc. The basics, if you will. Plus a good amount of the character's specials arent really close to the originals anyway, so I'd have to be adjusting regardless... all in all, I'm quite happy with the setup.

Also it may go without saying but just in case it doesnt - when you remap controls, any trainers, move lists, etc in the game will show your corresponding buttons correctly. Example, one of Scorpion's fatalities that normally would result in a final button press of Y, correctly changes to show a final button press of X due to how I remapped.

One caveat I've noticed is some of the like "Press A to continue" screens dont always change to reflect that - such as when I beat the arcade ladder and it says Press A, I have to actually press Y for it to work. lol.

And yes, it is my username origin Basically the shortened, friendly version my pals would refer to me by in IRC/etc.

 

[HeresSomeWeapons]

Nice...thats actually pretty tempting.

FYI, Best Buy is matching this deal tomorrow as well.

 

[Lyte Edge]

Anyone pre-order from Amazon?

I did; the 360 version I got with release day shipping went out this morning. The PS3 version without release day shipping is scheduled for the 21st, but it's already in the "preparing for shipment" stage, so it may be earlier.

 

[Chairhome]

I did have to adjust to the special move locations a bit, however it was most important to me to have D+HP still be uppercut, and B+LK still be sweep, etc. The basics, if you will. Plus a good amount of the character's specials arent really close to the originals anyway, so I'd have to be adjusting regardless... all in all, I'm quite happy with the setup.

Also it may go without saying but just in case it doesnt - when you remap controls, any trainers, move lists, etc in the game will show your corresponding buttons correctly. Example, one of Scorpion's fatalities that normally would result in a final button press of Y, correctly changes to show a final button press of X due to how I remapped.

One caveat I've noticed is some of the like "Press A to continue" screens dont always change to reflect that - such as when I beat the arcade ladder and it says Press A, I have to actually press Y for it to work. lol.

And yes, it is my username origin Basically the shortened, friendly version my pals would refer to me by in IRC/etc.

Cool, just wondering. I'm using a Tekken stick so I'm trying to figure out what my layout is going to be. Thanks!

 

[Squall ASF]

Would someone mind resizing this to avatar requirment? I'm at work so don't have access to a program to do it myself. Much appreciated!