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Title: Strange button configurations?
Post by: Magnet_Eye on April 30, 2003, 02:17:31 am

what games have odd configurations, or use just buttons only for control? I need to design a button layout to the left of my Trackball. I was just gonna put two buttons, but perhaps I should do something else since I have the space..?

Any ideas?

Thanks!

Title: Re:Strange button configurations?
Post by: paigeoliver on April 30, 2003, 02:21:38 am

A large percentage of Space Invaders type games used buttons only.

Then there are the vectors. A lot of vector games were button only.

A set of two on the left (left, right), with three on the right (thrust, fire, hyperspace) should work for most button games.

Title: Re:Strange button configurations?
Post by: u_rebelscum on April 30, 2003, 02:30:39 am

Missile Command (trackball game) has three buttons to the left of the TB.

Wasn't a couple all button games with six buttons: left, right and reverse on the left side, fire and thrust to the right side, and hyperspace in the middle?  You could do a three left and three right button arangement.   That's what I have on my "test" trackball CP, all painted and, um, still in "testing" phase. Not sure when the non-test TB cp will be made...

Title: Re:Strange button configurations?
Post by: SirPoonga on April 30, 2003, 02:51:38 am

asteroids

Title: Re:Strange button configurations?
Post by: Magnet_Eye on April 30, 2003, 02:58:40 am

yes i am aware of asteroids..and it has 2 on left, 2 on right, one in middle. What other games are there?

Also note, I only have space to the LEFT of my TB, the right of it has a 4-way stick/buttons in place..

 ??? Arent there some that are like this:

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OH, and while we're at it, what is the maximum # of buttons I would need for any of the 4-way games? I was planning on placing only 2. I can't think of any 4-way games that use use more then 2 buttons.

-M

Title: Re:Strange button configurations?
Post by: paigeoliver on April 30, 2003, 03:28:57 am

There are a few 4-way games that use 3 or 4. I had to clear a few of them from my ROM folders when I set up my 4-way 2 button cabinet.

Title: Re:Strange button configurations?
Post by: Magnet_Eye on April 30, 2003, 03:47:37 am

Can anyone name these games?

 ;)

Title: Re:Strange button configurations?
Post by: Lave Laar on April 30, 2003, 08:03:56 am

Not an answer to your last question but Track & Field uses 3 buttons and no joystick.

Title: Re:Strange button configurations?
Post by: paigeoliver on April 30, 2003, 08:07:48 am

Quote from: Magnet_Eye on April 30, 2003, 03:47:37 am

Can anyone name these games?

 ;)

Tetris Plus and Tetris Plus 2. Both of which are 4-way with 3 buttons.

Title: Re:Strange button configurations?
Post by: Thenasty on April 30, 2003, 08:59:22 am

Quote from: Magnet_Eye on April 30, 2003, 02:58:40 am

yes i am aware of asteroids..and it has 2 on left, 2 on right, one in middle. What other games are there?

Also note, I only have space to the LEFT of my TB, the right of it has a 4-way stick/buttons in place..

 ??? Arent there some that are like this:

   o
 o  o
   o


OH, and while we're at it, what is the maximum # of buttons I would need for any of the 4-way games? I was planning on placing only 2. I can't think of any 4-way games that use use more then 2 buttons.

-M

This button config is for Vanguard.