JonathanEngr Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Hi, all. I have a SlikStik quad cab (if anyone remembers those--it may have been the last one shipped before they closed in 2006) with a 27" multi-mode Wells Gardner arcade monitor. The monitor is capable of 1024x768, but looks best at 800x600. I'm currently using Hyperspin as my front end, but it can be a bit glitchy and buggy. LaunchBox interests me because of the continuing updates, and IMHO, it's well worth the cost moving to Big Box. However, I've mainly found installs to be on PC's and higher resolution screens. Before taking the time to install and migrate everything over, will LaunchBox/Big Box look gook/work well with my setup? I'm assuming it also works with quad joysticks, trackballs and spinners...? Has anyone on here that has used Hyperspin give me their opinion vs LaunchBox/Big Box, as well as any recommendations, tips or tricks moving from one to the other? I've thought for quite some time now about updating my MAME cab to an LED Screen, but it was built around a 4:3 screen and will require some modifications to make it fit properly. I may eventually move to a 16:9 placed vertically, but would like to go with what I have for now. If I do migrate to a vertical 16:9, will Launchbox work with a vertical display? Any input would be appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou silver Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 (edited) I'd leave the cabinet alone and get a tv , a pc and some controllers, spend a little on a swiveling wall mount for the tv too Ive used Launchbox vertically it looks really cool although you'll be limited to vertical games hence a swivel mount suggestion It's relatively easy to import hyperspin art vids and games all have their own folders and the file structure is pretty simple in LB I would recommend downloading current emulators and using LB tutorials for setting them up. Message me for some other goodies and info. Edited February 17, 2020 by lou silver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanEngr Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Lou--Thanks!!! I'll PM you in a bit. Regarding a screen that's turned vertical, it should still play games like PacMan, etc., correct? It just shrinks to fit the width of the screen. Or so I thought... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namedos Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 JonathanEngr - if you decide to move on from your Wells Gardner, let me know. I’ve got a cabinet just for Mame and would love to have the multi-sync monitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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