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Starting my first build...I could use some input on basic questions please...
saurian333:
--- Quote from: mwong168 on January 07, 2010, 11:47:00 am ---...padhacking is possible for any controller the only difference is some are easier to solder to then others.
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Yes, and I've also read that analog controllers aren't well-suited either. Arcade controls with digital microswitches aren't exactly compatible with, say, a Sony DualShock, but work fine with the original PSX controllers. I thought XBox controllers were analog, also. Correct me if I'm wrong on any of these points; I haven't tried padhacking myself, just have a basic understanding.
--- Quote from: mwong168 on January 07, 2010, 11:47:00 am ---I think tightwad should reconsider this since he already has the keyboard encoder as well.
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Between the limitations of the hardware and the extra effort required, I have to agree. Since others have apparently had success, it may still be an option worth considering, but don't forget about those factors in making your decision.
As for whether MAME will run on one, I would assume that it can. Isn't the XBox kernel based on the WinNT kernel? Shouldn't be much of a problem getting most Windows programs to run on it, unless they also require VB or .net libraries and such.
And in any case, there is an XBox specific port (and MANY other emus) listed here:
http://www.xbox-scene.com/software/software.php?page=emulators
tightwad:
MAMEoX works for the Xbox...I just softmodded an Xbox last night, and installed it. Plays arkanoid...it was 3am when I finished so I didn't test many others.
The Xbox is just an interim platform for me, I plan to use a "real" computer in the end....but I wanted to mod an Xbox anyway, so it was a good starting point. Drive space is a bigger killer than system speed at this point, although that can be remedied fairly easily I understand.
I am going ahead with my cab build...gotta get the garage cleaned so I can start cutting/routing/sanding/etc.
Hoopz:
On the pc issue, I have one in my cab close to your 1.8 AMD machine. Running an older version of Mame (.94) would be my suggestion. I went with .94 because the Golden Tee was added around .92 or so. Anything around .102 or .104 or higher would be slower as the audio system changed as did the artwork within Mame.
saurian333:
--- Quote from: Hoopz on January 09, 2010, 01:00:39 pm ---On the pc issue, I have one in my cab close to your 1.8 AMD machine. Running an older version of Mame (.94) would be my suggestion. I went with .94 because the Golden Tee was added around .92 or so. Anything around .102 or .104 or higher would be slower as the audio system changed as did the artwork within Mame.
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If you're running Windows, I'd say that's a good suggestion, yes.
I had a MUCH slower machine running .106 quite well, but it was under a very slim Linux install. System resources went to almost nothing besides MAME and X11.
tightwad:
I don't know Linux, so I am not comfortable using it....wish I did tho as I can see how it would be much less bloated. So far teh 1.8 machine hasn't had a problem running the games my kids play, but I haven't been playing TMNT or anything like that.
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