why is the x-plorer so bad

**eddiethed** · Joined: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 284

i have seen loads of posts saying about how rubbish it is but as im new can someone tell me?

sorry if its in the wrong topic

**mikepalermo1** · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 981 Location: Toronto

It's just generally rough to play with.
-Frets need to be pressed too deep.
-Shape is uncomfortable
-Often unresponcive
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**Strykerx** · Joined: 02 Jul 2007 Posts: 3110 Location: Pants

Select button is smaller than my pinky finger's nail.
Whammy is very unresponsive and most of the time, late.
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**DemonHybrid** · Joined: 19 Aug 2006 Posts: 2871 Location: Matamoras, PA

I happen to like the explorer...=\

**mikepalermo1** · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 981 Location: Toronto

I prefer the X-ploerer over my currently barley working LP
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**affinity2412** · Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Posts: 273 Location: Wichita, Kansas

this is why a next-gen compatible SG controller needs to be made

**Defenestrated** · Joined: 27 Jan 2008 Posts: 7

The other problem with the x-plorer is that it is very hard/uncomfortable to play while sitting down.

**silverfk** · Joined: 09 Jan 2008 Posts: 167 Location: Texas

I like mine as well. My Les Paul on the other hand is a piece of crap.

SG > X-plorer > Les Paul
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**TJShultz** · Joined: 13 Dec 2007 Posts: 1261 Location: Seattle, WA

I just recently switched from the LP (my Wii's Les Paul broke) to the X-Plorer, and there are ups and downs. The pro is that it works. The cons, like others have said, are that you have to push the buttons much harder than you do for the LP, you have to push them further to get them to register, the shape is awkward and uncomfortable, and on mine, the buttons tend to stick somewhat. It just doesn't feel like the fretboard moves very quickly, especially compared to when my LP was working.

Personally, I'm thinking about either buying GH3 for the 360 so I can use the LP again, or just waiting until next month when they start selling the LPs individually, same result. In any event, I hate the x-plorer, but I keep using it because it actually works.
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Alright, let's review.

1) You're using numbers in place of words.
2) You're spelling at the second grade level.
3) You're posting in CAPS.
4) This post is in the wrong place, and should have been in Software.

Conclusion: Custom songs are not your "cup of tea", and I'd suggest undertaking a much more simpler hobby. Perhaps tree watching.

**0v3rki11** · Joined: 06 Dec 2007 Posts: 747 Location: Morrristown, NJ

I don't like the Explorer for a couple reasons... the first, and most important, is the Select button being both tiny and indented into the body so I can't press it with my palm... and 2nd, the frets don't move as smoothly as I'd like... I like a good SG the best, and I like the LP too (the Wii one that I play on is actually quite good), but the Explorer just bugs me
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**nath247** · Joined: 13 Jan 2007 Posts: 323 Location: Cheltenham, UK

I seem to be able to move my fingers a bit quicker on the X-Plorer and Im better at fast strumming passages on it, But I hate the whammy bar it doesn't keep still and is very loose.
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**duck** · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:32 pm Post subject:

my xplorer is my baby...

although lately its been strumming for no reason..

**Smeddy24** · Joined: 31 Dec 2007 Posts: 1778

I like my explorer alot, though when the LP's are good, they're great. It's awesome on Wii. And I liked the kramer alot too. But my xplorer is still really new (Just over a month now) so everything is sweet and responsive.

**BigSnatch** · Joined: 08 Jul 2007 Posts: 1569

**sprinter461** · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 188 Location: Iowa U.S.A.