The NEW Build Your Own Arcade Controls
Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: bobotech on November 06, 2015, 12:55:30 pm
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I bought a nice yet older x-arcade stick off Craigslist. No cables though. This stick as the ps2 port and the 9 pin serial port on it. I just want to run it as a usb controller to my computer. Can I make a cable that will work?
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Going off your post, I think you need to get the adapter from x-gaming. I wouldn't mess with a DIY solution for a usb conversion. If you really need to avoid that adapter or if there are truly "no wires," then get a xin-mo and wire it up as if it weren't an actual x-arcade. The box itself and the controls are probably worth more than you paid and you might be able to get something for the x-arcade encoder after you pull it.
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Going off your post, I think you need to get the adapter from x-gaming. I wouldn't mess with a DIY solution for a usb conversion. If you really need to avoid that adapter or if there are truly "no wires," then get a xin-mo and wire it up as if it weren't an actual x-arcade. The box itself and the controls are probably worth more than you paid and you might be able to get something for the x-arcade encoder after you pull it.
^this -- Xarcade sells the upgrade kit for them ( http://shop.xgaming.com/products/x-arcade-usb-adapter (http://shop.xgaming.com/products/x-arcade-usb-adapter) ) but they want $35 +/- for it so is about the same price as switching over to a xin mo encoder. Problem using a homemade cable would be the limitation of the ps2 models which only allows 6 simultaneous keys makes them really bad for 2 player fighting games (which is why no one likes the old ps2 versions and they sell them off cheap !!)
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I have 2 sets of X-Arcade USB PCB and interface cables. You can have a set for the cost of shipping. Send me a PM.
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Get a Kade.
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Get a Kade.
^^^ This. Simple and effective.
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I have 2 sets of X-Arcade USB PCB and interface cables. You can have a set for the cost of shipping. Send me a PM.
I love this forum.
I say go for it! If that doesn't work, then look at alternate options.
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Well i just wanted to update. Thanks to jeremymtc, he is sending me free of charge, the newer USB board and cables for my older X-Arcade. I'm pretty excited to get it. I will finally be able to play my emulators with a real controller. And I can bring the controller over to my nerdy girlfriends house and play on her computer as well.
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Playing on her "computer"...
So a little "emulate and chill"?
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Got the parts from Jermey and they appear to work just fine. Very happy. Now I can finally play games with controls as intended until I get my cabinet built someday.
Thanks again, Jeremy!
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Good to hear it's working for you Bo. I'm happy to have been able to help :cheers: