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Considering Trackball & Spinner for my cab... TOP 10 games for each?
f4phantomii:
Here's my control panel.
I operate two rotary joysticks and two trackballs.
I find the trackballs work very well for spinners and steering wheels.
I have an analog flight stick that I plan to add to the upper deck and I was going to add a spinner as well, but after using the trackballs, I'm not sure a spinner adds anything other than a coolness factor.
I'm using two Xarcade 3" trackballs that also function as regular 3-button mice in windows. I've been nothing but pleased with them and they were far less expensive than authentic Happ trackballs.
The rotary joysticks are nice since they function as regular 8-way joysticks for most games, but let you have a spinner-like function if needed in some games where both hands are already occupied with joystick and buttons and you can't use a spinner or trackball.
erictrumpet:
I'm always surprised at how few people list Discs of Tron among the lists of must-have spinner games. It is one of the best games ever! The unique control setup differentiates it not only from modern Xbox/Playstation stuff, but it even stands apart from other MAME titles. With so many people incorporating a top-fire joystick into their control panels (or, more appropriately for DOT, a flight stick), all you need is a push-pull spinner. Get the Apache Blackhawk! I absolutely love this spinner. Build quality is top notch and resolution, spin times, etc are on par with the best out there. Definitely check it out, you won't be disappointed...
http://www.apachecontrols.com/
http://retroblast.com/reviews/apache-070106-01.html
Eric.
ARTIFACT:
unclet:
what spinner do you recommend that wouldn't break the bank but be good for playing arkanoid and centipede?
I see the TT2 is ~ $70 ... that's getting close to "gotta have it then" :) ... smaller footprint indeed! looks small
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=86&products_id=268&zenid=5f4093be3791fb9622076140dd44883b
thanks.
Havok:
The TT2 is the ONLY aftermarket spinner that matches Arkanoid's native resolution...
pboreham:
--- Quote from: Havok on August 07, 2007, 10:53:40 am ---The TT2 is the ONLY aftermarket spinner that matches Arkanoid's native resolution...
--- End quote ---
Plus, with the TT2, you can get the steering wheel attachment which will be (i hope) excellent for games like APB, Indy Heat, Iron Man etc...
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