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BonzNumber1:


--- Quote from: Donkbaca on November 10, 2010, 01:33:27 am ---Not sure about ps3 controllers, but I know there are USB adapters fit wired ps1 and ps2 controllers. I used to use one before I went the wireless 360 route.

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ps3 cable is usb but it can also connect to a computers blue tooth with the right software in place.  the ps1/2 port usb thingy your talking about is exactly what i'm using im my CP i'm gonna add it to my CP so the port sticks out but i don't end up with an adapter hanging off my CP

justinjstark:


--- Quote from: clickaus on November 08, 2010, 05:48:35 am ---Hey Guys

I am just about to start work on my first arcade but I need some advice on the amount of buttons I should have for each player.
I am building a 2 player cab and looking at running multiple emulators with MA or Hyperspin.
My question is will having only six buttons for each player limit the amount of games I can play.
I see alot of machines with seven and a few with eight is this because of a certain emulator needs the extra buttons.

Thx in advance

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The most buttons I have ever used is six and that is for super nintendo emulation.  Don't overdo it.  I am putting 4 buttons each on my bartop and it will be enough for any game I want to play.  I have 6 buttons each on my upright but I wish I had only put in 4.  The extra 2 buttons just get in the way of where I want to rest the side of my hand.

I find 4 buttons arranged exactly like the 4 left-most buttons in the following diagram to be the most most comfortable.  I use my pointer finger, middle finger, and thumb on the top two and bottom left button and I don't have any fatigue.



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