Arrow miss problem with Xbox Konami softpad

[rddr]

So I tried playing DDR Ultramix 3 playing Butterfly on Single Light and for some stupid reason, can't seem to be earning a full combo. Some "symptoms" I've noticed were:

1. On a random right arrow in basic 1/4 note speed I'd get a Miss/Boo instead of Great/Perfect. This problem is intermittent.
   
2. At least once there was a that I did that ended up being a Miss instead of at least a Good. This problem is also intermittent and since this includes a arrow, this problem may be related to the above problem.
   

For a frame of reference, I've owned this pad approximately ever since I've been a member of DDRFreak.

So here's some questions:

1. Any more diagnostic questions you want/need answered about my pad?
   
2. What could possibly be wrong?
   
3. Is there a possible way for me to fix the problem?
   
4. Is there a way for me to prevent this issue (e.g. modding them) with my other pads?
   
5. Is there a way that Konami warranty might cover this problem?
   
   
   
   1. If so, how do I get Konami warranty involved?
      
   
   
6. Konami.com only seems to sell new pads through their Xbox bundles with games, which I don't need. So where is a good place I could get a replacement new Xbox Konami softpad?
   

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Dance Dance Revolution versions owned:
Xbox:
1) DDR Ultramix 2) DDR Ultramix 2 3) DDR Ultramix 3 4) DDR Ultramix 4
Playstation 2:
1) DDR Supernova 2 2) DDR X

[n00byn4t3r]

[yukihime]

Hi rddr

sounds like the soft pad has reached the end of its' days.

Warranty-wise? you've had the pad over a year, so I highly doubt Konami would do anything.

Did you have the pads modded? that's supposed to help the longevity. I tried it and my knees and hips couldn't take the pounding of the thin pad on wood.

I do right now have a 2006 version mmb dense foam pad, but those are made for PS2, the xbox version is "out of stock".

xbox-compatible pads:
http://www.mymybox.com/ddrpadxbox.html

or you could try going the *gasp* ebay route and see if you can find something there. It shouldn't, but it does always surprise me that Konami doesn't sell pads. I mean, who better to make and sell DDR pads than the company that makes the games?!

n00byn4t3r, why do you always have to have some snarky little comment?

rddr has been a member of this community for quite some time and regardless of the time, everyone deserves to be treated with respect when they're posting asking for help or advice on something legitimate.
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