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Title: Separate trackball enclosure?
Post by: robertsig on February 04, 2011, 05:32:04 pm

I'm getting a cocktail cabinet built and there is no room to put a trackball, even a 2¼".  So to supplement the cabinet, I was thinking of buying (can't build crap) an enclosure with one or two trackballs in it.  I like Rampart (2 player) as much as Missile Command and Centipede.  I could just plug it in via USB when needed.  I was thinking a self-enclosed box with just a USB port, unless extra power was needed.

Does anyone make such an animal on the Internet?

Title: Re: Separate trackball enclosure?
Post by: bkenobi on February 04, 2011, 05:37:07 pm

An arcade trackball would obviously feel different, but you could just opt for one of the larger PC trackballs.  I have a Kensington that I haven't used yet, but that's more or less how I will be using it when I get around to it.  This one is similar to mine (I don't think the one I have is sold anymore).

http://us.kensington.com/html/2200.html (http://us.kensington.com/html/2200.html)

Title: Re: Separate trackball enclosure?
Post by: VanillaGorilla on February 04, 2011, 05:48:11 pm

Is this thing still around?!?

(http://www.gamingnexus.com/Images/Article/916/unit.jpg)

Title: Re: Separate trackball enclosure?
Post by: BobA on February 04, 2011, 06:06:32 pm

Quote from: VanillaGorilla on February 04, 2011, 05:48:11 pm

Is this thing still around?!?

(http://www.gamingnexus.com/Images/Article/916/unit.jpg)

Don't think so.  A while ago they were selling them off for less then the price of a bare trackball.

Title: Re: Separate trackball enclosure?
Post by: Donkbaca on February 04, 2011, 06:50:54 pm

I have an x-arcade trackball controller.  Got it off ebay.  I am thinking about maybe selling it, as I am not sure if I want to use it or not, I am on the fence when it comes to trackball games...

Title: Re: Separate trackball enclosure?
Post by: Donkbaca on February 04, 2011, 06:52:01 pm

low and behold, there are three of them on ebay right now.  90 bucks and one is yours.

Title: Re: Separate trackball enclosure?
Post by: robertsig on February 04, 2011, 06:53:47 pm

I hate to be picky.... but how good is the trackball on these things?

Title: Re: Separate trackball enclosure?
Post by: Donkbaca on February 04, 2011, 06:57:18 pm

its great, 3 inch betson imperial clone.  arcade quality. 

here is one on amazon with reviews:
http://www.amazon.com/X-Arcade-Trackball/dp/B000CD53RA (http://www.amazon.com/X-Arcade-Trackball/dp/B000CD53RA)

I have one, I like, it works great, just not sure if I am into trackballs...

Title: Re: Separate trackball enclosure?
Post by: robertsig on February 04, 2011, 07:43:12 pm

I wasn't too thrilled with the placement of the buttons for Missile Command, but I can't go wrong with the price!  I bid on the cheap one.

Anyone know what kind of keyboard/mouse controller they use?

Title: Re: Separate trackball enclosure?
Post by: Cisco on February 04, 2011, 07:44:41 pm

I love mine!

Title: Re: Separate trackball enclosure?
Post by: Donkbaca on February 04, 2011, 07:53:19 pm

Its USB, plug and play baby!

Title: Re: Separate trackball enclosure?
Post by: VanillaGorilla on February 05, 2011, 12:10:56 am

glad i could help :woot

Title: Re: Separate trackball enclosure?
Post by: boardjunkie on February 12, 2011, 10:28:14 am

I use a Wico home model trackball that I converted to USB. It just velcro's to the control panel. It doesn't get used a whole bunch, so I didn't wanna dedicate panel real estate to it. Just "rip" it off and set it aside.....

onna these:
http://www.fast-autos.net/diecast-cars-models/diecast-car-image-large/new-nib-unused-trackball-controller-commodore-atari_260668942996.jpg (http://www.fast-autos.net/diecast-cars-models/diecast-car-image-large/new-nib-unused-trackball-controller-commodore-atari_260668942996.jpg)