I guess I will build my own box . I'd like to make one that I can use to play a couple of otherwise hardly playable games with, such as TRON. Besides the joystick, the rotary encoder, and buttons, what else would I need?
Have you gone through the design process outlined
here in the FAQ?
Since you're looking at a standalone controller (or two) pay special attention to step #2.
Make a game list for each standalone controller, taking into consideration what other games/controls you can comfortably add without ending up in Frankenpanel territory or breaking your budget.
For example, starting from the TRON spinner/trigger-stick layout you could:
- Add two buttons for Tempest, Omega Race, Arkanoid, Puzz Loop, Cameltry, Free Kick, etc. (big gain, little cost)
- Add a second trigger-stick for Battlezone, Cyber Sled, etc. (medium gain, medium cost)
- Upgrade to a push/pull spinner for Discs of Tron, Zwackery, Forgotten Worlds, and Kozmik Kroozr (only adds 4 games, high cost)
Scott