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Title: To trackball or not?? Newbie question
Post by: dcsipe on June 14, 2007, 10:10:08 pm

I'm in the process of planning out my first cabinet.  Recently from helpful tips from the folks here, I've decided to build my own CP rather than purchase a pre-built.  However, I'm having trouble deciding whether or not I want a trackball.  The only games I even remember playing with a trackball were Golden Tee and Tiger Woods golf.

What's the consensus here?  Trackball worth the trouble installing?

Also, if I do decide to go with a trackball, with the 2 1/4 inch work on Golden Tee and other games rather than the 3 incher?

Thanks for any input!

Title: Re: To trackball or not?? Newbie question
Post by: nic8612 on June 14, 2007, 10:18:38 pm

I would say definitely go with a trackball, but honestly, its all personal opinion and budget options.  It is definitely necessary if you plan on doing an windows navigation without pulling a mouse out.  Also, tiger woods and golden tee are really fun!  There are also some really cool bowling games you can play. 

I prefer the 3" ball myself  :dunno

Title: Re: To trackball or not?? Newbie question
Post by: cw on June 14, 2007, 10:31:00 pm

go with the 3" 

but if you happen to find one there is nothing like playing missile command with a 4"

Title: Re: To trackball or not?? Newbie question
Post by: ArtMAME on June 14, 2007, 10:36:48 pm

3" Trackball... That what Golden Tee was meant to be played with... :cheers:

Title: Re: To trackball or not?? Newbie question
Post by: btp2k2 on June 14, 2007, 11:31:49 pm

Let's not forget...there isn't just golf that uses a trackball....the afore mentioned missle command, Centipede and Milipede..Tempest actually plays very well with a trackball...many other games....my first cabinet didn't use a trackball, and I regret it everytime I fire it up. The nice thing too, it functions as a mouse so it makes routine PC maintence a snap

Title: Re: To trackball or not?? Newbie question
Post by: BobA on June 14, 2007, 11:52:23 pm

Don't forget Shuuz and Bowling games for the trackball.

Title: Re: To trackball or not?? Newbie question
Post by: jace055 on June 15, 2007, 12:10:25 am

Marble Madness was one of my favorites.  I would do the trackball as well. 

It's the only thing I have hooked up so far and I can't manage to stop playing :banghead:

Title: Re: To trackball or not?? Newbie question
Post by: dcsipe on June 15, 2007, 12:27:04 am

Thanks everyone!  Looks like I am going to be designing a CP with a trackball afterall, hehe.