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CP for lap (not cabinet)? Is it possible?
hydralisk:
This may be a crazy idea, but I am thinking that it would be fun and convenient to play games on my regular TV instead of a cabinet where people would need to stand. It would essentially make the cabinet into a console type setup (like the wii, xbox, playstation, etc). People could sit on the sofa or chair in the family room and game.
So I have two questions regarding this:
1. Would it be possible to make a CP that would sit over one's lap with a joystick and buttons? Or would it be hard to stabilize the unit for the joystick? If so, I am thinking that I'd have to go with just a handheld device with a thumbpad.
2. If I do go with a handheld device, would something like a USB Microsoft Sidewinder be ok? And would 4 of these all work at the same time for 4 player games?
Thanks.
Kajoq:
Theres a number of joysticks like this available. I use my hori real arcade pro on my PC all the time with a USB adapter
If you prefer HAPP style controls to Sanwa, check out the sticks that MAS systems makes
Jack Burton:
I am going to assume that you have already seen the literally hundred or even thousands of commercial and homade joysticks and arcade panels that are around.
So could you be a bit more specific and tell us what exactly you mean by a control panel that sits in your lap?
I am thinking you mean some large cabinet minus the monitor and speakers that can move around the room easily, scoot up to the couch to game, etc. Sort of a "half-cabinet" with only the controls and the internals housing the boards or consoles. If so, then I am working on designs for this very thing at the moment and could get up scans if you are interested.
BORIStheBLADE:
I was thinking about making a CP with a mini computer in it, but i think tha if you make a two player CP and want to rest it on your lap its going to be pretty heavy. Maybe a table?
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