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Anyone played a Simpsons arcade?
StLouisRod:
My Mame cabinet is designed after a real Simpsons arcade game, with 4 players. The two side joysticks (player 3 and 4) are mounted at 45 degree angles so players can be off to the side. Unfortunately, this can be confusing to players who keep saying "It's not going UP!!!" because they are pushing up towards the monitor instead of at 45 degree angle. So my question is, does the real Simpsons force players to twist 45 degrees off axis to play the game, or are the side joysticks mounted just like the other 2? Thx!
meta87:
Here is a pic, looks like the joysticks are all lined up but the buttons are at an angle. (I love this game :) )
StLouisRod:
Thanks, but I've seen pics of the control panel on KLOV, etc. This doesn't necessarily mean that the joysticks are mounted exactly the same, just that the bolt heads line up the same. Granted, the joysticks would have to be some weird custom design with the switches rotated at 45 degrees, but the bolt holes in the traditional locations (all 4 corners).
Your picture actually supports my idea that the joysticks are 45 degree mounts. How could you play straight away with those buttons right where your arm would rest? You'd HAVE to be off at a 45 degree angle to comfortably push those buttons!
meta87:
I used to play this game alot but can't remember.
I was always Bart ;D
spectre:
i was always homer, i love that game! (crazy simpsons head over here lol) i love homer... but marge was easiest with the giant vaccum.. in any case i remember them being straight...but that was years ago, since then i've only seen 2 player cabs...