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Title: Which trackball is the best choice?
Post by: ambush on October 15, 2011, 04:09:25 pm: I'm looking to buy some parts for my cabinet. http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=114774 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=114774)

I have found 3 different 3" trackballs that seem like good options, but I'm not sure which one to choose.

1. Groovy Game Gear Groovy-TB 3" Trackball (http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=74&products_id=363 (http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=74&products_id=363)) $59.95. It requires the OptiWiz interface (http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=76_85&products_id=260 (http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=76_85&products_id=260)) $14.95.

2. Ultimarc U-Trak "Smartest Trackball Ever" (http://www.ultimarc.com/trackball.html (http://www.ultimarc.com/trackball.html)) $79.00. It doesn't require a mounting plate.

3. Suzo Happ 3" Trackball with USB and PS/2 Interface (http://na.suzohapp.com/trackballs/565600xx2.htm (http://na.suzohapp.com/trackballs/565600xx2.htm)) $185.35

It surprises me that the price of the the Suzo Happ is so much more than the other two. Does anyone have any experience with these and can offer a suggestion?

Thanks.
Title: Re: Which trackball is the best choice?
Post by: wildclay on October 26, 2011, 02:23:52 pm: Great question. I'm in the process of pricing out some 3" trackballs myself. I'll be keeping an eye on your post as I'm interested if the feedback I hope you receive.
Title: Re: Which trackball is the best choice?
Post by: HaRuMaN on October 26, 2011, 02:36:58 pm: FWIW, you can probably get the Happs trackball cheaper from divemaster here at the forum.
Title: Re: Which trackball is the best choice?
Post by: GregD on November 04, 2011, 10:28:23 pm: What about the x gaming usb trackball? Might not be the best but the price is right and no need for a specific interface.
Title: Re: Which trackball is the best choice?
Post by: yaksplat on November 08, 2011, 08:24:59 am: I bought 3 of the 3" usb happ trackballs off of ebay with mounting plates for $110 each, shipped. Brand new. I thought that was a great deal after seeing the retail prices from happ.