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gdumont:
Regarding the resolution for the game. I've been playing DL since 1984 and it's looks insane on blueray. It's worth checking out if anyone has Blue-Ray.
genesim:

--- Quote ---And I see your point about better displays, but we're talking about Dragon's Lair here.  It's completely overkill for a game that looked just fine in 1983.  That also applies to MAME.  If you're playing other PS3 games - then that's another story altogether...
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Actually what you say isn't true.    You are aware that film prints have incredibly more resolution then a 400 line of resolution Laserdisc right?

Actually my response was in regard to the game being displayed correctly with no opinion on the actual content!!

It was remastered in 1080p with a widescreen ratio.    Or have you missed this??

Step out of 1983.   There have been lots of changes since then.    The original arcade was compromised because it was put on a frickin' Laser Disc when the original source was FILM!

So yes, there are major improvements to be had here.

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gdumont,

You can use the x-arcade DIY interface.   NOT the Xarcade controller.   This is a totally different story.    I hate the controller layout, so don't use that.

Use the Brains of the operation by simply running the wires out to the microswitches in the original machine!!

http://www.x-arcade.com/byoarcade.shtml

It comes with a wiring harness that you run out to each microswitch.

Then run that out to the PS3 using the adapter.  You will need the PS2 adapter as well.

http://www.x-arcade.com/service/images/adapters/Adapters.shtml

http://www.x-arcade.com/playstation-3-adapter-x-arcade.shtml

This will all cost money, but if it means that much to you, then I say do it right!

And hell yes you can tilt an LCD display.   It doesn't hurt it at all.  
genesim:
Here is a picture of my setup with the xarcade DIY board which I use for the PS2 and Dreamcast.    Look off to the far left.   As you can see, this is not an Xarcade controller!!   And yes, I know it looks sloppy...but it works and you are free to take your time on this.   Trust me, it is easier then you think.




DaveMMR:

--- Quote from: genesim on October 19, 2007, 05:04:20 pm ---Actually my response was in regard to the game being displayed correctly with no opinion on the actual content!!

It was remastered in 1080p with a widescreen ratio.    Or have you missed this??

Step out of 1983.   There have been lots of changes since then.    The original arcade was compromised because it was put on a frickin' Laser Disc when the original source was FILM!

So yes, there are major improvements to be had here.

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Alright that's cool.  When you're all done hooking up Dragon's Lair to your widescreen LCD 1080p displays with 7.1 surround sound, you tell me how long you actually sit there and play it for.  Because it's still just Dragon's Lair and we've all memorized those moves by now - no matter how much "better" it looks.  That was the point, have a great day.
gdumont:
Thanks genesim for the detailed controller breakdown. It looks like I can use the PS3 with authentic arcade controllers. This is huge for me!!

It seems like this whole conversation got out of hand. Here's my take on things. I want a dedicated Dragon's Lair Arcade. These can run anywhere from 1500 to 3500 based on condition. Plus the game runs on a laser disk, which scares the crap out of me. I don't want to deal with the repairs all the time. So the alternative is to build my own. So now I'm faced with the decision to either use a PC or PS3. I just figured why not go with the better technology. I'm looking at 500 bucks for the PS3, 500 for a nice LCD monitor and probably 500 for a junk cabinet, parts, marquee and side art. So that's around 1500, which gets me a kick ass arcade cab, which can play all the Dragon's Lair games. Plus it's not going to break down. That's worth it to me.
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