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31spoonerstreet:
After finally breaking down and deciding I want to play arcade games on something other than my PC i found this site. I am going to build a cabinet. I have found it extremely helpful in getting me up to speed but I am getting overwhelmed. I figured I could rely on the experts here to try and find out if what I want to do is possible or if anyone has tips on what type of hardware will help me get it done (ie I-Pac KeyWiz etc.)
I am looking to have a Control Panel of 2 players with 6 buttons. I also want a trackball (Golden Tee/Bowling) and a Tron stick and spinner. I assume that is do-able am I right?
Galaga is also one of my all time favorites so would a separate 2way be needed or would a Happ stick do the trick?
Thanks in Advance everyone
Fozzy The Bear:
--- Quote from: 31spoonerstreet on December 13, 2006, 10:47:01 pm ---I am looking to have a Control Panel of 2 players with 6 buttons. I also want a trackball (Golden Tee/Bowling) and a Tron stick and spinner. I assume that is do-able am I right?
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Yes, absolutely it's doable.... BUT you should strongly consider if you should do it all on one control panel. Unless it's a large panel you might find all of that a bit too much for the space.
If you really must have all of those then why not make swapable control panels.
Either the Ipac or the Keywiz will easily accommodate 2 player six button layout. Personally I'd recommend the Keywiz. I think it's better value for money and for me it works well.
--- Quote from: 31spoonerstreet on December 13, 2006, 10:47:01 pm ---Galaga is also one of my all time favorites so would a separate 2way be needed or would a Happ stick do the trick?
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Galaga plays fine on any stick 8 way 4 way etc etc. But you might also want either a dedicated 4 Way stick or a switchable 4 way/8 way, for other games like Pacman or Donkey Kong and quite a lot of others too. They don't play well on regular 8 Way sticks, as you can get stuck, as you go from one direction to another and accidentally hit a diagonal.
Best Regards,
Julian (Fozzy The Bear)
chazbeenhad:
You can also consider the Xgaming Build Your Own Arcade.
I've not used the others, but I would use the BYOA again.
http://www.xgaming.com/byoarcade.shtml
_) (V) (-):
1st off, Welcome!
I'd highly recomend making a mock up and doing some experimentation before you make the actual CP. Mostly because as you see what others have done you'll get all kinds of new ideas of extra things you want to add to your panel. Much easer to 'test drive' them on the mock up panel!
Check out the project anouncments threads, there are tons of cool ideas waiting for you there.
Buddabing:
You might also look at the wiki and see if any examples inspire you.
Link to Examples