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Title: 2 or 3 buttons for trackball ??
Post by: Nataq on August 11, 2005, 05:07:19 pm
Ive started new topic since my last one was pretty long :)
So thats the question! I dont want a very big control panel so is there a lot/any games using the third button ? I want to use the trackball for games but for windows/interface too. In windows/interface 2 buttons (left/right) is enough. So to save space I would remove the third one from my control panel so instead of having 3 buttons on top of my TB I would place 1 each side of the TB near bottom.

I also assume the third button for games can be mapped at a regular button from P1 or P2 right ?

So is there any real function for that third mouse button ??

Thanks again for all opinions!
Title: Re: 2 or 3 buttons for trackball ??
Post by: NoOne=NBA= on August 11, 2005, 05:16:21 pm
2 is fine for navigation, and you can use 3 of the player buttons for games.

As far as whether there are ANY games using 3 buttons, are you planning to play Missle Command?
Even if not, I'm sure the first person to see your new trackball CP will want to play it.
Title: Re: 2 or 3 buttons for trackball ??
Post by: Bones on August 11, 2005, 05:54:22 pm
I went a third trackball button for no other reason than Missile Command.
Title: Re: 2 or 3 buttons for trackball ??
Post by: Nataq on August 11, 2005, 06:03:32 pm
yeah but then again I can use a third button from P1 or P2 right ?
Title: Re: 2 or 3 buttons for trackball ??
Post by: NoOne=NBA= on August 11, 2005, 06:23:03 pm
Quote from: Nataq on August 11, 2005, 06:03:32 pm
yeah but then again I can use a third button from P1 or P2 right ?

Yes, but I would use all THREE from the bank of player buttons.
You don't want to be bouncing all over the CP trying to hit buttons.
Title: Re: 2 or 3 buttons for trackball ??
Post by: Nataq on August 11, 2005, 06:41:29 pm
For games you mean ? Ok! But im still good with 2 for interface. Allright everythings clear! Thanks for your toughts! Ill remove one button from my CP now :)