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Xarcade dual stick for $99
ChrisK:
Wow, lots of hate for the X-Arcade.
It's not the best hardware money can buy, but it works and it gets you started with zero real effort. Or is that what some people don't like? That it's an easy shortcut?
I've got a tankstick and with it, an old laptop, and a card table I set up a quickie game station playing NBA Jam on a 42" plasma TV. The kiddies loved it. They actually liked it better than my dedicated cab. The screen was too small, they said. (grr ;) )
Sure you can build something better/cheaper, but how many people do you think are willing to do that, versus how many people are willing to buy a $100 joystick? The X-Arcade is great because it lets more people in the door to this hobby.
ark_ader:
--- Quote ---Wow, lots of hate for the X-Arcade.
--- End quote ---
Not really. Most of these posters have probably bought X Arcade or equivalent and haven't even started on a project yet.
I'm surprised mine are still in the original case. But like the above posters say, the unit is great for portability.
I would buy it for the encoder, and the hardware then pop it all in a Weecade, and still make out like a bandit.
DIY isn't $60, especially if you do not have the tools or the room. It is more like $140 as you never finish it.
But the X Arcade is marvellous if you have a console collection. :applaud:
creatine28:
I've been using this for the pass few days and I'll have to say, it does the trick. Very easy to use and very portable.
I've made a few cabs during the past years and I plan to make a cocktail cab for my kids eventually, but in the mean time this Xarcade allows me to bust out some quick games whenever and where ever I want, especially since I just got the adapter to hook to my Wii and Dreamcast. ;D
Tell you what, you cant beat the price for what it can do. Sure you could probably build something better, but from what I've learned from my past building experience, what ever I build, it will never be done. I always tend to find something new to add or tinker with when it comes to this hobby! You got to love it! Oh again i don't work for Xarcade and also I have no plans to drop this into an arcade machine. :laugh2:
Well Fed Games:
Never had an Xarcade but actually had a PS1/PS2 arcade stick that was very similar in layout. I like it still, nice 2 player controls in an easy to move/store setup. I am pretty sure playing Metal Slug X on that thing is what got me re-obsessed with arcade controls in my adult life.
creatine28:
Totally true!
The interface has a few cons, well at least one that I've witnessed while using it in USB mode, but I think the pros out way the cons. I love that I can hook this thing up to pretty much any system and have it work.
I think people get too caught up in the, "Hey I can make that for cheaper etc" and then they bash things before they really see what this thing can do. I was originally on the fence with this, until I saw it for an affordable price and now I'm re thinking it. I mean you have to admit, this thing is pretty versatile. Look how many systems it works with.
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