Drybonz Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 I was just happy to get a big joystick and trackball to use on my computer monitor... haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmonkus Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Lol yeah the addiction sets in. I started with just my pc and a controller which has evolved into the X-Arcade stick and now i'm planning on building at least a couple of bartop cabs for different game types. One for 2 player fighting games with 6 buttons each player. One for 4 way joystick vertical oriented with 3 buttons for games like Pac-Man, Galaga, Black Tiger. One for twin stick shooters like Robotron and Smash TV One for spinner type games like Tempest and Arkanoid One for 2 player horizontal brawlers like Final Fight. Then who knows from there lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drybonz Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 That sounds really awesome, but I have to stick to the basics. The 4-way joystick thing is an issue though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmonkus Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 So I haven't bothered using my X-Arcade stick in a while but I got it out today to mess around on it and fired up Pac-Man thinking about this discussion and I really had no issues with controls whatsoever. The version of Mame I was using is 168 MameUiFX and my TankStick is relatively new, less than a year old (no idea if it being a newer version has any bearing on the matter whatsoever). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drybonz Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 Well, I thought I would follow up here with what I have done so far, in case anyone that happens to read this wants to mod their X-Arcade. I went with 2 Zippyy classic arcade joysticks. Supposedly, they are cheaper imitations of Seimetsu controllers but actually have a pretty good reputation for the cost. You can get 2 Zippyys with switch upgrades (quieter) and balltop handle upgrades from here: http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=371 shipped for $40. You will want to get an adapter plate from Paradise Arcade (their site is down so can't link). You want the Il version plate. It's a direct universal adapter that fits the X-Arcade with no modifications. The job is a bit of a pain, but something anyone can do. You just have to mount the joysticks using the adapter plate, then transfer the wires from the default X-Arcade sticks to the new ones, making sure you mark the positions of each wire. The X-Arcade has 2 prongs to transfer but the Zippyy had 3 prongs. I had to look it up but you want to match the bent prong on each one (that's the ground) and then use the second prong (closest to the bent one) for the second wire. The third prong is not used. I will attach a pic of what I ended up with. The sticks are low, like I wanted them, like a classic arcade stick... they do sell optional long shafts though. They play and feel much better than the default sticks, IMO. This was a pretty inexpensive upgrade, but I may eventually install 2 of the Ultrastiks, just because they are so cool. I can use the same mounting plate for those and the job should be a lot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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