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| cpepper:
Hi, I'm very new at this and am about to build my first control panel. I can't decide if I should get an IPAC that connect with USB or PS/2. Any advantages or disadvantages of one vs. the other? |
| andrewonawall:
no usb in dos, which some emulators run on. research which you want to use and go from there. i don't know of any other reason, but then again, i'm new at this too. ;) |
| microwrx:
From what I've read here there have been a few people have problems with USB but I don't remember any issues with PS2. Most of the USB issues have been with drivers though I think. Am I wrong or is the only difference in ordering one or the other the fact that Andy sends the cable for USB or PS2? So it doesn't really matter what you get if you're willing to buy the other cable as well? I've only ever used PS2 and never had any issues. I had an IPAC2 in my old cabinet but have a JPAC and MiniPAC in my new 4 player cab daisy chained using PS2. I think if you use a MiniPAC with a trackball you have to use USB though, not sure on that one. |
| JustMichael:
The I-PAC2 is either USB or PS/2. I would suggest sepnding the $4 more for the USB. This will get you the conversion cable. Then in the future you could go either USB or PS/2 depending upon your future situation. |
| Minwah:
I seem to recall that technically in USB mode it can't handle as many simultaneous keypresses, although in game the limit is high enough that it wouldn't be a problem. Programming used to be quicker in USB mode, I am not sure how the latest IPAC's work, but I would expect USB to be quicker for programming still. Another difference is that USB mode enables keyrepeat (if you hold a button down while in notepad you will see the character repeat). In PS/2 mode the key doesn't repeat. Personally I use PS/2 mode, which is perfect for me as I never unplug the IPAC. If you were to want to hot-swap the IPAC then USB would probably be the way to go. I agree with JustMichael, buy the version with the USB conversion cable, just in case ;) |
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