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TheShanMan:
Now that I look more closely at the specs, I'm not sure I can use it. I have a vertical monitor running at 1024x1280 and I'm limited by the ability to run horizontal games on it. So if I were to drop to the 1024x768 resolution that would mean I could only play horizontal games with a max horizontal resolution of 768. So I'm hoping that it actually does support 1280x1024.

Aside from that, I think a consumer version needs to have force feedback (whether I'd spring for those guns or not), and frankly I wouldn't care about ANY inputs (or outputs for that matter), but I don't think they could get away without at least a couple of inputs per gun.
TPB:

They're not solely focused on commercial sales.

They're also looking to service the HOME market (that's us), as they state on the webpage :


--- Quote from: NanoTech Entertainment webpage ---
The adapter an also be used with PC based emualtors such as M.A.M.E. to connect arcade light guns on your home system.


--- End quote ---

http://www.nanotechent.com/opti-gun.php


Keep in mind, that MAME is not licenced for use in a commercial environment.

So any company that promotes their products as being MAME compatible, is inherently seeking to sell the product to the Home market.

TPB:

$199 is pricey.

But if this interface works flawlessly with Arcade lightguns, then it's worth paying.

Sure, a cheaper interface, that's under $100, would be nice.

But that depends upon whether you've got the patience to wait around for another Two Years, until 2010 or later, on the odd chance (that's by no means certain) that a cheaper interface may be developed and sold down the track.

At some point, we all need to decide when it's time to bite the bullet and purchase the "best option that's currently out there", rather than having a perpetual (and constantly growing) wish list of the "perfect" alternative, that never ends up materialising.

wbassett:

--- Quote from: TPB on July 22, 2008, 01:22:20 am ---At some point, we all need to decide when it's time to bite the bullet and purchase the "best option that's currently out there", rather than having a perpetual (and constantly growing) wish list of the "perfect" alternative, that never ends up materialising.
--- End quote ---
Although I agree with most of what you say, I disagree that it will take another two years before someone comes out with something good.  We are seeing a lot of very viable options now and at least one of them will be available soon to compete with ActLabs and EMS.
RandyT:

--- Quote from: TPB on July 22, 2008, 01:22:20 am ---At some point, we all need to decide when it's time to bite the bullet and purchase the "best option that's currently out there", rather than having a perpetual (and constantly growing) wish list of the "perfect" alternative, that never ends up materialising.

--- End quote ---

That's fine if cost isn't an issue for you.  But one also needs to consider the "big picture" of how much capability you end up with after all that cash outlay.  If you can play 6 more games, 2 of which you really like, I would guess it to be a lot easier to wait ;).

And, for the most part, PC compatible means MAME compatible, so I wouldn't read too much into the mention of MAME as an indication of the intended market.  The on-board components, like the audio amplifier, and the price, paint a much clearer picture.  But a sale is a sale, so of course they would mention the possibility of home use.

RandyT
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