Control panel button layout question

[ofConstant333]

Quick question... I'm building my first cab and am about to start cutting holes for my control panel.  I've decided to go with a very minimal layout: 2 sticks, Player 1 and 2 Start, 3" Trackball, and 6 user buttons per side.  At least that had been the plan.

Looking at pics of other controls panels, it seems many go with 7 buttons per side, with 3 across the top and four on the bottom.

My question is why four on the bottom?  NeoGeo?

Thanks

[Hoopz]

My question is why four on the bottom?  NeoGeo?

Thanks

Yep, you're right on.  The bottom four are mapped for NeoGeo games.  It's a preference thing so do what's best for you and the games you play.

[ofConstant333]

Thanks!

Decisions, decisions....