What do you play with? [Archive]

Kevin

07-27-2009, 09:41 AM

I was looking at one of those on Amazon. I might get that to start with but I think eventually I'll need an arcade stick of some kind. I dont want to spend a fortune but I want something that wont fall apart on me:cute:

It's been a great little investment for me. Had mine 2 years now and it's just as good as the first day I bought it.

I have a controller but its crap.

I cant use it on score mode though.
Has this happend to anyone else aswell or just me?

Hmm... I've ran into a fair share of bugs on this site, but nothing like that.

sezthemank

07-27-2009, 10:10 AM

I use the X-padder thing.
But it still dont work on Score mode!

For some reason the d-pad control works but the other buttons dont work!

Kevin

07-27-2009, 10:38 AM

Are you talking about ArcadeOX score mode? That is the only way I play. :party:

david man45

07-27-2009, 10:48 AM

Keyboard for the arcade. Xbox controller for full mode.
Is there something wrong with Aox score mode to make you use the keyboard or you are just better with the keys?

Darkdragon

07-27-2009, 02:04 PM

Since I have nothing else, I use my keyboard.

Slime Slayer

07-27-2009, 02:14 PM

saitek cyborg fps gamepad, a really great pad, a little pricey at 60$ retail, only issue was a button sticking, but i just played a round of balloon fight with a little butter on my thumb and that fixed it right up

Kugyince

07-27-2009, 04:23 PM

Is there something wrong with Aox score mode to make you use the keyboard or you are just better with the keys?
I think its unfair to play games with a controller when possibly competing against people without one. I will admit though, once in a blue moon I'll play in the arcade or a tournament with a controller.

Timber Wolf

07-27-2009, 04:48 PM

I think its unfair to play games with a controller when possibly competing against people without one. I will admit though, once in a blue moon I'll play in the arcade or a tournament with a controller.
+1, for being a good sport
I usually just use my keyboard, but on occasion I use my Logitech Cordless Rumble Pad 2, it works well, plus it's wireless and I can play on my bed, and it wasn't that expensive it's $30 for the corded and (i think) $35 for the cordless

Kevin

07-27-2009, 06:08 PM

The only time I use the keyboard is for flash games, and the occasional pinball game. I get the keys mixed up to easily.

david man45

07-27-2009, 07:28 PM

I think its unfair to play games with a controller when possibly competing against people without one. I will admit though, once in a blue moon I'll play in the arcade or a tournament with a controller.
Very Commendable, it would be even more so if I didn't think it unfair of me not to give you as much of an advantage as possible, you know, seeing as how you need it. :p

Kugyince

07-27-2009, 09:37 PM

You can use whatever you want. I never said other people shouldn't use controllers, its just my personal choice. In the end, it just gives me more bragging rights. ;)

Slime Slayer

07-27-2009, 10:06 PM

not really, the keyboard controls are just as responsive as a controller, its just a matter of getting used to them

Smittycal

07-27-2009, 11:24 PM

Thanks...ill check this link out in a few

not really, the keyboard controls are just as responsive as a controller, its just a matter of getting used to them

Thats true if you used to them. My only issue with the keyborad however is with fighing games. I want to play Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter but my keyboard isnt going to cut it:sk:

Kugyince

07-28-2009, 04:32 AM

not really, the keyboard controls are just as responsive as a controller, its just a matter of getting used to them
I disagree.

justinm26

07-28-2009, 05:25 AM

i'm getting rather good with the keyboard. still can't do worth a crap on stuff like super mario bros. don't know why those are so hard.

Blue Shoe 2

07-28-2009, 09:14 AM

i use a saitek p880 controllerhttp://images.techtree.com/ttimages/story/Saitek-P880-Dual-Analog-Pad.jpg
not very high end, but it served me well for years.

sezthemank

07-28-2009, 11:11 AM

Mines called a explorer or somthing daft like that.

Slime Slayer

07-28-2009, 11:29 AM

I disagree.

well to be honest, i was just kinda assuming. i suppose it would depend on the game.
1942 -no difference
sf2 -big difference
although i still think that busting out a spinning pile driver could be mastered with the keyboard.

Kugyince

07-28-2009, 06:00 PM

well to be honest, i was just kinda assuming. i suppose it would depend on the game.
1942 -no difference
sf2 -big difference
although i still think that busting out a spinning pile driver could be mastered with the keyboard.

i'm getting rather good with the keyboard. still can't do worth a crap on stuff like super mario bros. don't know why those are so hard.
Answer to both: because you can't rock your thumb to jump while holding down run.

You also can't scrape your nails across a button back and forth really fast on a keyboard either. It's easier to circle a D-pad as well.

DrunkN

07-28-2009, 06:02 PM

Answer to both: because you can't rock your thumb to jump while holding down run.
I've never had this problem. Not once.

Kugyince

07-28-2009, 06:08 PM

I've never had this problem. Not once.
Good for you. You must have small thumbs.

DrunkN

07-28-2009, 06:10 PM

Yeah, well, you know what they say about guys with small hands....

Kugyince

07-28-2009, 06:12 PM

Yeah, well, you know what they say about guys with small hands....
Yes, they have unhappy boyfriends.

sezthemank

07-28-2009, 06:14 PM

Yeah, well, you know what they say about guys with small hands....

No what do they say about guys with small hands!:foot-in-mouth:

Smittycal

07-28-2009, 10:06 PM

I think I found what stick I want to use BUT its 140.00:-X
Ill probably end up getting one thats about 100.00:talktohand:

Or I could just settle for one thats12.50 to 25.00 on amazon :D

I was reading up on the x controler thing you download to make your controlers work and was reading some people were having some issues with them. Is there anything I should watch out for during set up or game play?

Once I get a controller I plan on hitting the arcade hard!:freaked-out::cute:

Winnebagel

07-28-2009, 10:51 PM

I use either an Xbox 360 controller or a wireless Logitech PS2 controller using Xpadder or Pinnacle Profiler.

The only thing I use the keyboard for is Flash games. I just can't get that Retro feeling using the keyboard for classic systems games somehow. To each their own though.

Kong

07-29-2009, 01:36 AM

I was reading up on the x controler thing you download to make your controlers work and was reading some people were having some issues with them. Is there anything I should watch out for during set up or game play?
1. Xpadder will not work with Coin-Op or any of the ArcadeOX score modes. But you don't need it for them because they will recognize your controller. Just push tab while playing one of them and you can set up your controller.

2. The other ArcadeOX Full Mode for the other systems can use Xpadder. But for most of them you do not HAVE to use Xpadder because they will detect the controller on their own.

3. For Java and Flash games the only way to use a controller is with something like Xpadder.

So in other words, once you have a controller you can use it on any of our games but you will have to set most of them up one system/play mode at a time.

Recommended controllers.
Retrozone (http://www.retrousb.com/index.php?categoryID=79) - Nintendo game pads for your PC. (requires )
XBOX 360 (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x/xbox360controller/) - Plugs into a PC too. (requires )
Act Labs (http://www.act-labs.com/scripts/proddetails.asp?pid=38) - Great value.
X-Arcade (http://www.x-arcade.com/) - Arcade style.

If you are going to spend over $100 then check out the X-Arcade.

Smittycal

07-29-2009, 01:54 AM

Thanks KONG:D

:}So many choices lol, Thanks for the info man I appreciate it. I think Im going to get the sf4 game stick. It has the Hori stick and real senwa buttons on it so I wont have to mod the stick later. I wouldnt mind having a d pad for arcade games but I know for fighting games my thumb will wear out xxp.

And thanks for the info on the differnt game modes. I was starting to wonder what the toggle button was for lol

It may be a week or to before I get the stick. I have to wait until I get paid again to get it.:bulgy-eyes:

Kong

07-29-2009, 02:15 AM

When you get your stick let us know if you like it or not.

I was starting to wonder what the toggle button was for lolToggle makes the screen open in a pop up window. After clicking it you can usually go full screen by pressing Alt+Enter. Try it.

Smittycal

07-30-2009, 10:13 PM

Well I had to break down and get the 24.99 controller. I cant use my keyboard at all on a lot of games lol. SO I got the Logitech dual action controller. Im about to set up the xpader thing and see if it works. Wish me luck!

sezthemank

08-07-2009, 09:35 AM

This is my Eliminator gamepad pro.

Sharky Games - '+$ArtG+' - '+$ArtC+' - '+$ArtN+' (http://www.sharkygames.com/hardware/reviews/controller/gravis_ext/)

Smittycal

08-07-2009, 10:48 AM

1. Xpadder will not work with Coin-Op or any of the ArcadeOX score modes. But you don't need it for them because they will recognize your controller. Just push tab while playing one of them and you can set up your controller.

2. The other ArcadeOX Full Mode for the other systems can use Xpadder. But for most of them you do not HAVE to use Xpadder because they will detect the controller on their own.

3. For Java and Flash games the only way to use a controller is with something like Xpadder.

So in other words, once you have a controller you can use it on any of our games but you will have to set most of them up one system/play mode at a time.

Recommended controllers.
Retrozone (http://www.retrousb.com/index.php?categoryID=79) - Nintendo game pads for your PC. (requires )
XBOX 360 (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x/xbox360controller/) - Plugs into a PC too. (requires )
Act Labs (http://www.act-labs.com/scripts/proddetails.asp?pid=38) - Great value.
X-Arcade (http://www.x-arcade.com/) - Arcade style.

If you are going to spend over $100 then check out the X-Arcade.

The more games I play on here Im really starting to see what your talking about. So far the only games I can get to work with my conroller are Genesis games. I bought X padder but I havent really had to use it yet. I did have to use my keyboard for some of the arcade games Im starting to run into and would prefer to use my controller instead. Hopefully after a little more tweeking I'll be able to set it up so I can use it on almost all of the games I play

This is my Eliminator gamepad pro.

Sharky Games - '+$ArtG+' - '+$ArtC+' - '+$ArtN+' (http://www.sharkygames.com/hardware/reviews/controller/gravis_ext/)

Very nice:D

afireinside

08-07-2009, 11:30 AM

My hand that touches the keyboard

Kong

08-07-2009, 02:14 PM

For arcade games just press tab, selct configure controls. select the control you want to change. Press enter. Press the button on the controller that you want to map to it.

If you want the info to save so that it is the same for every game then press escape until the game closes. Otherwise it will reset to the defaults next time you play.

aqua_hedgehog

08-07-2009, 08:30 PM

I just play with my keyboard when I don't have access to my Logitech Dual-analog gamepad. that cheap little thing has sensitive analog sticks and a decent d-pad and buttons. It did good playing on ZDoom until I got my 360 controller working, but i still use it for playing other old-school games here.

Slime Slayer

08-08-2009, 01:34 PM

I bought X padder
you paid for it?

Smittycal

08-08-2009, 04:13 PM

you paid for it?

Lol....yeah I paid for it. I didn't realize you can get it for free in the FAQ section. I don't mind to much though. It was only 15.00 and I'd rather give my cash to the creator of the program directly instead of some company.

Slime Slayer

08-08-2009, 04:19 PM

oh, i always thought it was freeware

Kong

08-08-2009, 05:34 PM

It was originally freeware. He started charging for it recently. The version available in the FAQs is the freeware version. I don't think there is any significant difference between the two. His page says there has been optimized for running on Windows XP and improved language support.

laserboy1134

08-09-2009, 10:19 AM

I just use my keyboard or a logitech controller.

sezthemank

08-10-2009, 05:46 AM

Do you recon my controll will work on score mode?

Slime Slayer

08-10-2009, 01:32 PM

yeah, see kongs post up the page a little

Smittycal

12-12-2009, 10:45 AM

Well I FINALLY ordered my controller:D:D:D:D

PS3 Real Arcade Pro. 3-SA

Amazon.com: PS3 Real Arcade Pro. 3-SA: Playstation 3: Video Games

Merry Christmas to ME!!

Slime Slayer

12-12-2009, 01:33 PM

Well I FINALLY ordered my controller:D:D:D:D

PS3 Real Arcade Pro. 3-SA

Amazon.com: PS3 Real Arcade Pro. 3-SA: Playstation 3: Video Games (http://www.amazon.com/Real-Arcade-Pro-3-SA-Playstation-3/dp/B002FL0T8U/ref=pd_ybh_20?pf_rd_p=280800601&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1501&pf_rd_i=ybh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1AQXP1HYWH1DZTB46H95)

Merry Christmas to ME!!

nice!

Tails

12-12-2009, 01:34 PM

I use the keyboard and my phillips controller.

Smittycal

12-26-2009, 10:51 PM

Well Ive been using my new stick for a while and I must say its SWEET!!

All I had to do was map out my controller in the game menu and I was off to the races. Street Fighter 2 is 10 X's funner with one of these. I plan on revisiting all of the fighting games on my list soon. My only complaint on this stick is that it has a square gate under the stick.

I plan on updating it at some point to a octagonal gate that will make it easier for me to pull off QCF and QCB moves. Other than that for the time being this will be my controller of choice on here. Plus it works on my PS3...I dont think it gets any better lol

CatalystiCam

12-26-2009, 11:17 PM

usually use z, x, c, f... any more and it gets a bit tricky. I use 'Shift' to load states and 'control' by the arrow key to save a state.

Demon-Mask

01-03-2010, 01:53 AM

Keyboard, it isn't the most comfortable way to play games, but you get used to it.

DrunkN

01-03-2010, 02:01 AM

Normally I just use an Xbox controller with a USB.

Demon-Mask

01-03-2010, 12:46 PM

Normally I just use an Xbox controller with a USB.
Could you do that with a PS2 controller?

DrunkN

01-03-2010, 01:22 PM

Could you do that with a PS2 controller?
If you found software for it and you had a Play Station 2 controller with a USB plug, then yes.

Dudebro

01-04-2010, 01:54 AM

If you found software for it and you had a Play Station 2 controller with a USB plug, then yes.
So the real answer is probably not? I doubt you'll find much in the way of software for PS2, if is even possible. I've never heard of a PS1,2,3 controller working with the PC. I know the Xbox one works beautifully though. :arrogant:

sabby

01-04-2010, 08:14 AM

I have yet to use a controller on this site.

TrakMastaTom

01-04-2010, 12:10 PM

So the real answer is probably not? I doubt you'll find much in the way of software for PS2, if is even possible. I've never heard of a PS1,2,3 controller working with the PC. I know the Xbox one works beautifully though. :arrogant:

Oh, it's pretty easy really. You just need to buy a converter like this one:

Amazon.com: Playstation 2 to PC USB Gamepad Converter: Video Games

Then use Xpadder or something similar.

DrunkN

01-04-2010, 05:16 PM

So the real answer is probably not? I doubt you'll find much in the way of software for PS2, if is even possible. I've never heard of a PS1,2,3 controller working with the PC. I know the Xbox one works beautifully though. :arrogant:
Don't go sounding like an Xbox commercial now, it's not entirely unlikely.

Tails

01-05-2010, 06:27 AM

lmao, Dudebro should be it's Ogre mascot. :P

Belmontzar

01-05-2010, 10:12 AM

I use a keyboard and a logitech controller to play. Most of the time for short games I play with the keyboard. But for serious gaming I use my controller. I use it for both lap tops, and am very happy with it^^. Any castle vania be it game boy or not is a Controller affair for me^^ The only exceptions being flash and CV adventure.

Smittycal

09-29-2010, 12:38 PM

I came back to this thread to look for leads on why my controllers arent working just to find out that BOTH of my controllers used to work on this site.....and now they dont lol..

What did I do to deserve this?:love-over:

elrod21

09-29-2010, 02:38 PM

Winnebagel

09-29-2010, 02:41 PM

I personally use a 2-Player X-arcade but I modded it slightly to shorten the height of the Joysticks. I found them a bit tall for my taste.

That's cool that you use one of those Elrod. I hear they are awesome! Did you do the mod job yourself? What did you do, just switch out the joystick? I have looked at maybe picking-up a Solo version. :)

Smittycal

09-29-2010, 02:56 PM

Sorry to hear that Smittycal.. Does the Controller work in other games outside of the site? Does the PS3 controller work on the PS3 still?

I personally use a 2-Player X-arcade but I modded it slightly to shorten the height of the Joysticks. I found them a bit tall for my taste.

Could it be you need to configure the controllers again in Arcade-OX? Hope you are able to solve your problem soon.
I just plugged in my Hori stick and it still works in my PS3. When I tested it with pinnacle it read it but it wouldnt let me configure. It did configure my logitech controller but it still isnt working on games.

How is that X arcaade stick? I was thinking of getting one It looks really fun!

elrod21

09-29-2010, 02:56 PM

Yup, I did the mod myself. All I did is adjust the spacers that were on the joystick shaft so less stuck out of the top.

I have heard of others completely replacing the joysticks with Happs Joysticks, and the way this thing is designed would make it easy to do so. I definitely found I play a lot better with this thing. Particularly Shoot-em-ups.

I am sure you will get even better than you already are if you start using one. :D

Smittycal

09-29-2010, 02:59 PM

I modded mine as well. I changed the gate and put on a different color stick top. I was thinking of replacing the buttons with different colors...but my buttons work great so I figured I'd save the cash for something else.

elrod21

09-29-2010, 03:16 PM

That sucks that it still won't configure right for you. Were you not using X-padder before?

The nice thing about the X-arcade is it maps to the keyboard and you can program it to exactly which keyboard buttons each represents. It made it ideal for this site.

Winnebagel

09-29-2010, 03:29 PM

Yup, I did the mod myself. All I did is adjust the spacers that were on the joystick shaft so less stuck out of the top.

Very cool. Based on the pictures I have seen of the unit, I bet I would probably do the same thing. Good to know it can be done.

I have heard of others completely replacing the joysticks with Happs Joysticks, and the way this thing is designed would make it easy to do so. I definitely found I play a lot better with this thing. Particularly Shoot-em-ups.

I am sure you will get even better than you already are if you start using one. :D

That's nice of you to say. You are an awesome gamer yourself! You have really been tearing it up lately.

I don't mind using a controller/game pad on certain systems and games (i.e. NES is made for this), but those classic Coin-Ops just scream to be played on a nice solid joystick.

From what I saw online, the solo version is the same except it doesn't have a trackball, though it looks like they have a track ball solo too. You guys are convincing me more and more to get one.

Seahawk

09-29-2010, 03:45 PM

When I have the money saved up I'm hoping to buy a bunch of parts and build my own =).

Mareeps

09-29-2010, 04:17 PM

I use a generic PS3 controller. works just fine for me on a pc, it just cant be one of those controllers where the wire is removable.

Demon-Mask

09-29-2010, 05:41 PM

I found a homebrew app for my PSP online that lets me use it as a USB controller. It works well.

elrod21

09-29-2010, 06:11 PM

That's nice of you to say. You are an awesome gamer yourself! You have really been tearing it up lately.

Thanks! That means a lot coming from the top RU player.

I don't mind using a controller/game pad on certain systems and games (i.e. NES is made for this), but those classic Coin-Ops just scream to be played on a nice solid joystick.

That is why I got it. I got tired of playing arcade games in MAME with keyboard and game pads. I just needed that authentic feeling.

From what I saw online, the solo version is the same except it doesn't have a trackball, though it looks like they have a track ball solo too. You guys are convincing me more and more to get one.

Yup, it is the same. I was originally going to just get the single player model, but my kid wanted to play some of the classics 2 players so it made sense to get the dual one. Also when we have people over they always want to try it and play classic 2-player games. That drives my wife nuts though.

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When I have the money saved up I'm hoping to buy a bunch of parts and build my own =).

Cool! When you do let us know how it goes and post some pics. I had thought about doing that too but in the end I just didn't have enough time for such a project.