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is the trackball even worth the extra space on a 4p CP?
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sdweim85:
I'm about to start building a new dynamo showcase cab, and was going back and forth between having the 3' trackball in the center or not.  I really don't want it to be large, which is why Im just doing 6 buttons for 1,2p and 4 buttons for 3,4p. 

Are the trackball games even worth it, I've never even played any of them.  Also is there an alternative to a mounted trackball, could I just buy a trackball, mount it in a small box and have it off to the side?  I have a spinner like that, and it works out great.  Doesn't clutter the CP and I can still play those games.  I enjoy a very clean look.
ids:
If you don't play the games, it's not worth the space and money.  Some people have made the add-on box as you've described. Go with that, if you ever want the trackball.

I always loved the trackball games, so it was a must for me, but to each their own.
yaksplat:
I'd think there'd be more occasions to use the trackball than there would be having 4 players at once.  But it's all up to your personal value.
sdweim85:
I enjoy the 90s 4 player games like TMNT, X-men, Simpsons.  So having the 4 players is invaluable.  The only trackball games I can think of I'd play are rampart and marble madness.
yaksplat:
I also like having my trackball double as a mouse.  Are you only using MAME?  Would you consider setting up other systems that may use a mouse?  Could this also be used as an htpc?
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