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- EA_Aljo2 years ago
Community Manager
Hi there, @umaro01
Unfortunately, the NHL 94 controls are no longer available. We will be returning the Hybrid controls near the end of the month.
- umaro012 years agoNot applicable
Why not the 94 controls?
You are making the game unplayable for me and the older generation. I understand you added more to the game and now I can’t play it . And now you’re telling me I’ve wasted my money because of this. Your team is going to lose a lot of people from this. People from
the 70s,80s and 90s that. loved the the 94 controls. This is not good practice.
- EA_Aljo2 years ago
Community Manager
I can't agree the game is unplayable for the older generation. Which, I am a part of. I too have been playing since the 90s and spent many years with the NHL 94 controls, but made the change to skill stick when it was first introduced. I know it's a big change. When you get it down though, you have a lot more in your arsenal as your gameplay options really open up. I understand they aren't for everyone, but these controls have been in the game since NHL 07. There really has been a very long time to get familiar with them. Just to be clear, I'm not talking about those that have mobility issues with their hands. That is obviously a different issue and I absolutely feel bad if your only option was to use the NHL 94 controls.
- Pologorliers2 years agoNew Traveler
no 94 controls .... no buy the game !
@umaro01 wrote:Why not the 94 controls?
You are making the game unplayable for me and the older generation. I understand you added more to the game and now I can’t play it . And now you’re telling me I’ve wasted my money because of this. Your team is going to lose a lot of people from this. People from
the 70s,80s and 90s that. loved the the 94 controls. This is not good practice.
Outside of those with disabilities, I really don't understand why people have used NHL 94 controls. You're limiting yourself and instantly at a disadvantage versus someone adept at skill stick/total control.
- ARCADE17012 years agoNot applicable
Outside of those with disabilities who actually went out and bought the game expecting one thing and getting another, well that's kinda a big blowoff if you ask me I mean never mind if it wasn't going to be there in the 1st place why have the audio stating it was an option to begin with talk about bs.
- 7ueusx878he52 years agoSeasoned Novice
Congrats, EA. You've been taking away things that make the game fun and adding things I don't care about for years, but now you've finally made it unplayable. I've somehow rationalized paying full price year after year, but now that I literally cannot play the game, I don't have to worry about that anymore.
- 7ueusx878he52 years agoSeasoned Novice
@KidShowtime1867 wrote:
@umaro01 wrote:Why not the 94 controls?
You are making the game unplayable for me and the older generation. I understand you added more to the game and now I can’t play it . And now you’re telling me I’ve wasted my money because of this. Your team is going to lose a lot of people from this. People from
the 70s,80s and 90s that. loved the the 94 controls. This is not good practice.
Outside of those with disabilities, I really don't understand why people have used NHL 94 controls. You're limiting yourself and instantly at a disadvantage versus someone adept at skill stick/total control.
You do realize that not everyone plays online, right? Some of us just want to play a game or two after a hard day's work, score a dozen or so goals against the Maple Leafs, and have a little fun. I really don't care to learn how to make my player do lacrosse goals or pass between the legs using a combination of triggers, bumpers, and sticks better suited for a Tekken tournament. - t3ekzie2 years agoNot applicable
This is SO disappointing!! I am not able to play without 94 control so now I wasted a lot of money for nothing. Very big mistake from you and a classic mistake do to, changing something without really thinking!
- Burblehem2 years agoNot applicable
I hear you I’ve been playing for many years and today I bought nhl 24 and I can’t play the game. Lucky I was able to get a refund. Extremely disappointed
- Amantea19692 years agoNot applicable
What is the reasoning behind eliminating the NHL 94 controls ? Time Budget staffing please explain. This company is a money making machine !!
- Amantea19692 years agoNot applicable
So please explain why you can’t have 94 controls again cause I’m confused by this answer. Sounds like your discriminating against people that use NHL 94 controls?
- Amantea19692 years agoNot applicable
And what if my enjoyment is only play against the AI ?
- ludaheadbanger2 years agoNot applicable
Totally agree with you, I spent 3 hrs to practice last night, it is very difficult to control. Bring back the 94 Classic control please!
- grapist242 years agoNot applicable
I’m disabled and need the 94 controls
this is horrible and now can’t play thr game thanks when you pay 100.00 for a game that now will have dust on it
- thescorn362 years agoNot applicable
please bring back the nhl 94 controls for nhl 24. i cannot play the game with the current controller set up due to a disability
- gregory234562 years agoNot applicable
This is dumb I’ve been playing 94 controls forever and now you guys change it. What was the point of changing it you are making people not want to play the game I spent 70 dollars for it.
- jessegodue122 years agoNot applicable
very poor choice EA is a Joke for not having this option. Is it that difficult to throw into an update? Not happy at all
- jessegodue122 years agoNot applicable@EA_Aljo Waste of a 100$ I'll use my copy as coaster on my coffee table
- Amantea19692 years agoNot applicable
You shouldn’t have too you paid for a video game they should be taken to court over this. You work hard for your money sir!!
- professor11772 years agoNew Novice
Hybrid controls? Tell us more.
- SAREK19802 years agoNot applicable
You keep the same bugs year after year, but justify removing controller schemes that would cause zero problems if you kept them. I will never again pay for this game. Not having NHL94 controls at all and not including hybrid controls at launch is a joke. Meanwhile the same celebrations, the same glitches, the same bugs, the same animations every year and no improvement. Shame on you and everyone at EA.
- ARCADE17012 years agoNot applicable@EA_Aljo I'm sure you must feel bad alienating people with disabilities a pretty huge part of the fan base so why not put the option back in then I mean if the audio was there for the option it stands to reason that the 94 control system was there also at one point it's really not a good look for EA Sports in general or is the new tag line for EA going to be EA Sports it's in the game until it's not...
- Zarch67882 years agoNot applicable
Game is complete trash without old controller settings
- AdamMc842 years agoNot applicable@EA_Aljo Complete garbage response. We don’t all work for a video game company for a living. Part of this experience for older folks with normal jobs is playing with my kids. Without the less complicated controls that becomes increasingly hard to enjoy. The fact that you also admit EA has completely alienated those with disabilities is disgusting enough.