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KenToad:
Hello,

  I'm writing the 49-way review with the interfaces, etc. for Retroblast right now and was inspired by another thread here to create this poll.  What I'm really trying to understand is who just gets nostalgic about the games and wants to recreate that by purchasing arcade controls and/or accessories that feel like they remember--and who wants the controls that will let them get the best scores and/or the best performance in a certain game or set of games. 

  I think this poll is valid, especially since there are so many new products on the market that were never used on the original arcade boxes.  I'm referring to products like the 49-way joysticks with RandyT's encoder enabling switchable modes and Buddabing's and others' LED project not just for the games that had blinky lights, but for every game either for instructional or coolness factor.

  My vote is for Option #2.  I want to do well in the games, especially the 80's classics and 90's fighters.  Setting up anything like an arcade in my house is definitely not a priority, although sometimes I like to see the old, nostalgic artwork from classic games at full size.

Cheers,
KenToad

*Edit* for clarity

KenToad:
Come on now, click ... vote.  Now I see why we have such problems with turnout at elections. ;)

Cheers,
KenToad

SirPoonga:
Why not 1 and 2?
I have accurate controls for the games I play along with the bling to add to the experience.  Heck, I am adding a qbert knocker now.
This could be interesting.

KenToad:
SirPoonga, thanks for the suggestion.  How about letting everyone vote twice?  Could you make the change as a global moderator--either my suggestion or yours?  I don't know how to do it, if it's possible on my end as a member.

Cheers,
KenToad

KenToad:
More than 40 views and less than 15 votes--even the election turnout last year was better than this.  I need to take this poll to a third world country, where they take voting seriously. :D

Cheers,
KenToad

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