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Bgnome:
for me, i dont feel like i will ever approach the point where bandwith will cause noticeable differences.  it is all a matter of convenience.  i have a ps/2 port so i will be using it.  i also have a limited number of usb ports.  i could use a hub but i choose not to.  i like the option of choosing ps/2 or usb depending upon availability.  i hope the reviews do not delve too much into the quality of such connections since that, to me at least, is nowhere near as important as quality of functionality..
PixelCloud:

"I'm sorry your salesman was able to convince you that less options was actually a "feature" on the system you bought.  Better luck next time.  Meanwhile, 90%+ of current ystems still have the full complement of ports."


only one thing i woudl like to comment on here...

there is no need for legacy ports anymore. I mean if you need legacy ports you probably have a computer that supports them anyways ;). But if you are buying a new one there is really no point, (USB keyboards are cheap)

Bgnome:
to paraphrase what paigeoliver said in another thread: buying computers for mame is stupid.
i think that there are still a whole lotta people, myself included, bringing life back to old, outdated systems.  dont leave us out of the loop..
RandyT:

--- Quote from: patrickl on August 13, 2004, 07:04:33 pm ---Randy,

I'm not trying to prove USB is better for gaming (although I do feel having USB at least as an option is a must in an encoder which is supposed to last at least a decade). However, I am out to refute the vague claims that PS/2 is the only way to go. Unless there is some actual proof to the contrary, Andy Warners explanation that there is no discernable difference is valid (at least in the case of the I-PAC).

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I won't argue with someone vicariously through another.  I only want you to think about the scenario you gave me and conduct the test as I outlined it.  You can then give me your own conclusions.  I have no interest in what you were told or by whom.


--- Quote ---For me the demise of PS/2 was the deciding factor, for others it's a rotating control panel needing a single cable to connect all controllers, again others don't have enough connectors of a certain type and then there are some who worry about vague claims that there might be a problem. I just hope the latter category understands that that's just pure nonsense so they can base their choice on more important matters.

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Err...before you call them nonsense again, do the test I mentioned.  Be sure to look through the posts of all the individuals experiencing problems with connecting their encoders via USB and pay careful attention to the solution provided to them by other readers (I'll save you the trouble, they are told to use the PS/2 port.) Sorry Patrick, but there is nothing vague there.  This is not to say that it happens to all or even a majority, but the issues are real and seen all the time.

RandyT

(P.S. do the test ;) )

RandyT:

--- Quote from: patrickl on August 13, 2004, 08:59:07 pm ---I'm not interested in pressing more than 14 or 22 buttons
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If you think its anywhere near 22, then you really need to do the test.  Why not just check it out and report what you see?  It's not that hard to do, and will put this to bed once and for all?

If I do it and post the results, you'll just call me a liar.  Why the aversion?

RandyT
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