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Is there a resource that lists the number of buttons every game uses?

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Dcpmark:

My current HotRod SE panel has 7 buttons per player, and I don't think I've ever used more than 3 for any game I've ever played on it for the last 12 years. I'm building a new CP and cramming a lot of controls into a 2-player panel, so I'm trying to hit the sweet spot for player buttons. I did just add NES and SNES to MAME in the cab, but I'm still not using more than a couple of buttons for the games I'm playing. I'm only planning to run MAME, Model 3, NES, and SNES for sure, and might add Dolphin and ePSXe later.

Is there a list somewhere that lists all games by the number of buttons it uses? If not, seems like that would be an extra resource to start.

shponglefan:

6 is the most you'll likely ever use, which is the standard for Capcom-style fighting games.  I could see going up to 8 for certain consoles, just cover all possible bases, but most console games that use that many buttons should probably just be played with controllers anyway.

Dcpmark:

The thing is that I don't play fighting games, and the other Capcom and SNK games I play don't require more than 2 or 3 buttons, if my memory is correct. That's why a list of games with the number of buttons they use would be handy because you can reduce the number of button you need depending on the games you actually play. If I don't play any 6-button games, I can put in 5 buttons and use the 6th spot for a spinner. If I don't play any, or just a couple of 4 and 5-button games, I can decide if it more worthwhile to play those few games or add a steering wheel input for games that I REALLY like to play.

DarthMarino:

You can do a search at klov.com by number of buttons.

PL1:


--- Quote from: Dcpmark on February 15, 2013, 11:32:50 am ---Is there a list somewhere that lists all games by the number of buttons it uses? If not, seems like that would be an extra resource to start.

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Somebody recently posted a link to a site that allowed you to sort console games by number of buttons required IIRC.   :dunno


Scott

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