Hello all,
I am in the midst of converting an Xbox for use as a computer to run Mame. Given the nice compact architecture of the Xbox, I figured this would be an excellent platform for a small bartop cabinet.
However, the question has come up in regards to hacking the controller for arcade controls. I have searched on this site and parts of Xbox-scene, but I really haven't found a clear document (with pictures) that would describe how to do this.
So I have a few questions:
For one, I don't know how Xbox mame handles the analog controllers so my concern lies in if I am able to use the two analog sticks and the two analog triggers. In addition, the analog sticks have a button when the stick is pressed down...so I am wondering if those are accessible as well. I figure that the AB,XY, Black/White, Start, Back buttons are all accessible and that would give me 12 buttons, it falls two buttons shy of what I need (I would like 14, but prefer 16 inputs).
Since the Xbox has 4 controller support, I know I could hack two controllers, but again, why do it if I don't have to.
So any links, pointers or advice on doing this would be appreciated.
Just as a reminder, I am doing this on a modded Xbox with an Xbox controller. The mame program I would like to use is CoinOPs Ignite.
Thanx,
Geo