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Any N64 specific control panels?
markronz:
I'd have to agree with the theme here that others are talking about. Theres just too many buttons for it to be fun with arcade controls. There are always exceptions however. Like I currently use an N64 emulator for the "The New Tetris" game thats on N64, and I control it with my arcade controls just fine. But that's only because there are 3 buttons that you use in the game. So is it technically possible to do the N64 thing with an arcade, yes, but it is friendly or intuitive, depends on the game, but usually no.
On a side note, I have no problems emulating SNES, Genesis, Nintendo and anything older. I especially enjoy playing NES on mine, and it works fine. Thats the general point where I stopped trying to emulate anything newer though.
ragnar:
I think what is needed is a study into various games that use alot of buttons on the N64. Does Nintendo have a standard that other people are supposed to follow? I think Nintendo does this with one button always being jump, the other fire, etc.
I almost think that some smaller buttons would work. When I say small, I am talking 1/2 inch. Maybe less. kinda like this:
_O_O_O_
__X_X__
_O_O_O_
O_____O
The buttons would be packed better than the above image. Trying to illustrate the concept. But those X's could fit in between the buttons that would be part of the layout and be assigned to buttons that are used infrequently.
Todd H:
Add a USB hub and buy some N64 controllers and USB adapters. Trust me. I've fought that battle already.
r32:
--- Quote from: Todd H on February 03, 2010, 07:51:40 pm ---Add a USB hub and buy some N64 controllers and USB adapters. Trust me. I've fought that battle already.
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I agree. I found some N64 > USB adapters years ago and tried them out. They work great! In fact I'm designing my first cabinet right now and there will be front accessible USB plugins for playing all of the console games.
You can find N64 USB adapters on Ebay. Just type in "N64 USB". You can find other adapters too.
My line of thought on planing console games like Sega, Nintendo, Sony, etc, is that most of them are best played with the original controls, which is what they were designed for. I think that enhances playing the games more-so than using joystick arcade control setup (...most games).
Bender:
--- Quote from: Todd H on February 03, 2010, 07:51:40 pm ---Add a USB hub and buy some N64 controllers and USB adapters. Trust me. I've fought that battle already.
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+1
although there are a few games that are fun and playable with a joystick and couple of buttons, you can do both if you go with above suggestion