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N64 Controler Layout - Any Suggestions

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Zeno:

Sounds like your mind is made up.

DarkBubble:

For some games, especially those that are arcadey and would be even moreso with a big analog stick or wheel, tossing them into a cab isn't such a bad idea.  The problem you run into is how to do so effectively and practically while maintaining a setup that is capable of handling multiple games.  I think that of all of the systems to try to adapt to an arcade setup, N64 is probably going to be one of the hardest unless you stick to games where the analog stick isn't necessary or you're going to stick with the racers.

Kaytrim:


--- Quote from: PsychoAU on June 18, 2007, 04:48:43 pm ---Maybe someone could explain it to me...

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It is called lack of space and "One Cab to Rule them All".  Personally I agree in the fact that consoles are supposed to be next to the TV but they can also be put in a cab if the owner chooses to do so.

SodaPopinksi:

I love old console games, snes, nes, genesis they have just as big a place in my heart as the old arcade games. However, when it comes to N64, PS or PS2 I definately break out an adapter and that console's controller. There are exceptions though, like Castlevania Symphony of the Night plays pretty well with arcade controls. For an N64 setup though you could use an Ultimarc 360 for analog. Especially like the thought of a swappable control panel with this kind of control setup, but it would be expensive.

ahofle:


--- Quote from: PsychoAU on June 18, 2007, 04:48:43 pm ---Why do people want to run console games in a cab, anyway?  I thought the whole idea of building a cab is to recreate the experience of the original arcade games.  To me, consoles have no place in a cab.  Maybe someone could explain it to me...

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Because you can.  I never understood why people think some "law of arcade cabinets" is broken just because you run console emulators in them in addition to MAME.  Many of the older console emulators are far better when played with real arcade controls, and the newer console emulators can be run just fine with USB gamepads (or the original controllers with adapters).  None of this takes anything away from the cabinet's ability to "recreate the experience of the original arcade games".  This is of course all ignoring the obvious fact that the alternative, having a stack of consoles and dozens of cartridges to wade through, is not very practical for most people.

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