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Title: Trackball buttons - left or right?
Post by: stevodevo on March 07, 2005, 03:32:31 pm

I'm installing a trackball on my CP and not having used one much before just wanted to get an opinion as to which side the buttons should be on?  Does it really matter?  To me it feels more comfortable using my left hand for the trackball and hitting buttons with my right just like a joystick...only problem is I don't have a lot of room on the right side.  So I guess I must be looking for confirmation that the left side is ok!

Title: Re: Trackball buttons - left or right?
Post by: NoOne=NBA= on March 07, 2005, 03:34:21 pm

Ever seen a Missle Command cabinet? ;)

Title: Re: Trackball buttons - left or right?
Post by: markb on March 07, 2005, 03:37:40 pm

Either or, I prefer to use a Trackball with my right hand and buttons with my left (same as joysticks) however my latest CP had the trackball on the left and buttons on the right.
Whichever way you'll soon get comfortable with it.

Title: Re: Trackball buttons - left or right?
Post by: stevodevo on March 07, 2005, 03:41:14 pm

Good idea about Missile Command!  Yes, the buttons are on the left...cool!

Title: Re: Trackball buttons - left or right?
Post by: NoOne=NBA= on March 07, 2005, 03:53:25 pm

The rule of thumb here is do whatever works for YOU.

I've "reworked" quite a few controls that I felt were less than optimal in the arcade.

I personally like my Missle Command buttons on the right, so I PUT them there because it works better for me.