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X-Arcade USB PC ADAPTER? where to get them?
« on: February 14, 2006, 02:27:11 am »
I built an arcade last month, powered by a barely able P3 450mhz PC.  After seeing it lag so bad and not able to play some 2 player games, I upgraded it to a new P4 3.0ghz and new 128mb video card.  It runs great now, except my X-Arcade Control Panel doesn't work with the new PC.  I borrowed my buddines USB adapter and it solved the problem.  he said he got it from X-Arcade for like $20.  Their site says they are completely out of stock until next month.  They offer a replacement, but the y want $50!  (WOW is that high for what you get!)

Does anyone else make a similar adapter?  They say you can't use a normal PS/2 to USB adapter.
Why would this be so expensive?

Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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Re: X-Arcade USB PC ADAPTER? where to get them?
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2006, 05:11:06 am »

If your in the UK (or if they ship abroad) you could try www.gremlinsolutions.co.uk

they are a UK X-arcade stockist
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Re: X-Arcade USB PC ADAPTER? where to get them?
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2006, 06:37:31 am »
if you are in the UK, they are selling the two player panel for
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Re: X-Arcade USB PC ADAPTER? where to get them?
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2006, 07:50:53 am »

in maplin?  I cant find a link on their website.  Believe it or not that would be a cheaper way of upgrading to a four player cab.  Buying just the x-arcade interface is more than that.
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Re: X-Arcade USB PC ADAPTER? where to get them?
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2006, 08:07:27 am »
Quote from: Teebor on February 14, 2006, 07:50:53 am

in maplin?  I cant find a link on their website.  Believe it or not that would be a cheaper way of upgrading to a four player cab.  Buying just the x-arcade interface is more than that.

Thats because its a clearance item. Thats why its so cheap. I saw one today in tottenham court road/ london .
Just ring the maplin help line and they can trace one to a store for you
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Re: X-Arcade USB PC ADAPTER? where to get them?
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2006, 09:11:12 am »
Thanks, I'll try that website.

btw, darthbane2k, been trying to contact you.  Can you PM or email me?  I'd really like to ask you about the menu/instructions on the bezel of your cab. I msg'd you a couple times, but no response (or my email is blocking them).
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Re: X-Arcade USB PC ADAPTER? where to get them?
« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2006, 11:13:03 am »
Quote from: MPTech on February 14, 2006, 09:11:12 am
Thanks, I'll try that website.

btw, darthbane2k, been trying to contact you.  Can you PM or email me?  I'd really like to ask you about the menu/instructions on the bezel of your cab. I msg'd you a couple times, but no response (or my email is blocking them).

ive replied to you several times.. gotta be your email filter. Send us another PM to remind me to email you again when I get home from work today
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