I am a bit of a newbie so please be gentle.
I have a handful of requirements if I go ahead with a build. The sticking points are that I want to emulate the N64 and Atari 5200 in addition to MAME. The N64 because I simply want to and the 5200 is from my childhood. I still have mine! And a couple of spares.
I think the 5200 was pure analog. I am assuming this based on my super breakout memories which seems to have had many, many positions along the x-axis supported.
What kind of controller is needed for the N64? Is this a pure analog stick or a 49 way stick? If it is 49 way, could an analog stick be used?
I am thinking that an analog stick is needed at this point. But I still want 4/8 way support.
People seem to like the UltraStik 360. Is it really that good. I can't imagine that it can do a wonderful job of doing 4/8 way games. Good, yes. Just not wonderful. Does it interface well with front ends? Seeing hoe each game might need a different setting for this joystick.
I've already talked myself down from supporting Ikari Warriors via a rotary joystick. Maybe on a follow up box.
I'll say nothing more and just see where the conversation goes.