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Trackball Games and Controller Setup
« on: March 25, 2006, 08:55:36 pm »
I'm putting together a bartop for trackball only games and I need some help with the games list and the controller setup.

First the controller setup; I'm thinking trackball in the center with buttons on each side. How many buttons? Are there any trackball games that use more than three buttons? Should I put three buttons on either side to accomodate both left and right handedness?

Secondly, I need help with a list of all the good classic trackball games. Here's what I have so far:

* Marble Madness
* Atari Football
* Centipede
* Crystal Castles
* Millipede
* Mini Golf
* Rampart
* Golden Tee (not exactly classic, but every trackball setup seems to require this)
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Re: Trackball Games and Controller Setup
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2006, 09:13:59 pm »
omg, how could you leave out Missle Command....thats just sad.  You also might want to check out Shuuz and some of the bowling games.
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Re: Trackball Games and Controller Setup
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2006, 09:26:24 pm »
Quote from: bishmasterb on March 25, 2006, 08:55:36 pm
  Should I put three buttons on either side to accomodate both left and right handedness?

Secondly, I need help with a list of all the good classic trackball games. Here's what I have so far:

* Marble Madness
* Atari Football
* Centipede
* Crystal Castles
* Millipede
* Mini Golf
* Rampart
* Golden Tee (not exactly classic, but every trackball setup seems to require this)

I would definately put 3 on each side if room allows...the lefties will appreciate it.

Cabal is another great track game as well as the aforementioned Shuuz. I know horse shoes sounds boring...but it is great fun with your friends. And yes...a bowling game is obligatory with a trackball  :applaud:

Sounds like a pretty cool setup...let us know how it turns out.

Xam
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Re: Trackball Games and Controller Setup
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2006, 09:58:33 pm »
Ha, I didn't forget about Missile Command, just forgot to actually type it!  :) That's why I was including 3 buttons.

Yes, it would seem I should include a bowling game as well. Any recommendations? I don't remember any by name.
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Re: Trackball Games and Controller Setup
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2006, 11:24:47 pm »
Quote from: bishmasterb on March 25, 2006, 09:58:33 pm
Ha, I didn't forget about Missile Command, just forgot to actually type it!  :) That's why I was including 3 buttons.

Yes, it would seem I should include a bowling game as well. Any recommendations? I don't remember any by name.

World Class (or Championship) Bowling is my favorite in MAME.  Requires a computer with some horsepower.
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Re: Trackball Games and Controller Setup
« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2006, 06:01:24 pm »
Birdie King   :)
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Re: Trackball Games and Controller Setup
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2006, 06:57:19 pm »
Shuffleshot (also not a classic) is one of the most entertaining trackball games IMO.
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Re: Trackball Games and Controller Setup
« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2006, 10:28:19 pm »
Atari Football requires 2 players, so it would be difficult to do on a bartop.

Coors Light/Capcom Bowling is semi-classic, and pretty fun.

If you're going to have buttons on both sides, you might as well put pinball games on there too :)
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