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Can someone explain how this machine uses player 1 and player 2 buttons?
pcdoctor:
This is the first mame machine I've seen that has player 1 controls but two player buttons.
How is this acomplished?
How can player two use the same buttons as player 1?
Wait, I think I just answered my own question, the encoder is programmed for the same buttons for both players except the player 1 and player 2 buttons, right?
JamesS:
Back in the old days. There was only one set of controls, before the fighters.
Now what people did is, put in two quarters and hit the 2 person play. Then get this, those people would alternate. When player 1 died, player 2 would get to the control and play.
Crazy, crazy I know. But that is how it was back in the day.
pcdoctor:
So, if I wanted a machine like this, how would this be acomplished with an iPac or some other keyboard encoder?
I wonder what encoder this company is using?
I'm going to email them and ask.
zaphod:
The controls are wired to the Player 1 inputs only. Very straight forward. The MAME emulator is what alternates player one and player 2's turns. Pacman, Dig Dug, Donkey Kong, etc, etc all used this method.
Santoro:
OMG do I feel old all of a sudden.
:(
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