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mxpxpxpx:

do I need 2 Keyboard Encoders one for each player? how can I tell which joystick I have is it a 2 way, 4 way, or 49 way? I was basicly going to run classic games like namco, nintendo, konami, and console games like NES, SNES, and Genesis games. Will the joysticks I have work or do I need a different one. If I get the Key Wiz Max 1.5 do I need to cut off the end of the cable that is connected to the MK board or just buy an Encoder that I can hook it up to as is?

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--- Quote from: mxpxpxpx on February 08, 2007, 09:38:15 pm ---do I need 2 Keyboard Encoders one for each player? how can I tell which joystick I have is it a 2 way, 4 way, or 49 way? I was basicly going to run classic games like namco, nintendo, konami, and console games like NES, SNES, and Genesis games. Will the joysticks I have work or do I need a different one. If I get the Key Wiz Max 1.5 do I need to cut off the end of the cable that is connected to the MK board or just buy an Encoder that I can hook it up to as is?

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Hey mxpxpxpx,

You need to do some reading. Everything you're asking is answered in Saints book (Saint is the guy who runs this place). You can buy the book here:
http://www.amazon.com/Project-Arcade-Build-Your-Machine/dp/0764556169

You can also do plenty of reading at the wiki:
http://wiki.arcadecontrols.com/wiki/Main_Page

This hobby covers a lot of areas. From woodworking, electrical, and plenty of computer configuration. It's cool your jumping into the hobby and you'll be glad you did some research. Of course, have fun and good luck!



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