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Post by Vendaval Este on Apr 13, 2008 4:59:24 GMT -5
It's so poor trying to play them on a keyboard, so what other options do I have? So far I'm only trying to play on Snes9X.
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Post by Shellshock on Apr 13, 2008 7:47:22 GMT -5
It's so poor trying to play them on a keyboard, so what other options do I have? So far I'm only trying to play on Snes9X. What the hell are you doing trying to play anything on keyboard? I would get an arcade stick for MAME, and the correspondent pad with USB adapter for each console emulator. Also, connect your PC to the TV if possible. I have an old Toshiba Satellite laptop underneath one of my TVs running only 8 and 16 bit console emulators. I have four generic USB pads too.
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Post by DojoCasino on Apr 13, 2008 8:54:44 GMT -5
I would recommend not getting an arcade stick if you're not used to one. I spent a load of money on a namco arcade stick and found it rather awkward to use. After trying to use it for quite a while and still not being able to pull off simple quarter circle motions I just went back to pad, and found it much easier. What I suggest is buying a saturn pad and a saturn to usb converter.
Also, that laptop connected to a TV thing is actually a really good idea... I'm guessing i'd need some sort of special lead for that?
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Post by Weasel on Apr 13, 2008 9:57:56 GMT -5
I've honestly had the best luck, emulator-wise, with a Playstation 2 controller. I mean, if you think about it, it corresponds perfectly with the SNES's controller layout, can easily be adapted for the NES, TG16, Gameboy, and most MAME games' layouts, and if you happen to want an arcade stick to use, you can find any PS2-compatible one and use that instead of going for a costly PC solution like an X-Arcade or HotRod.
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Post by YourAverageJoe on Apr 13, 2008 10:36:36 GMT -5
If you don't want to spend huge wads of cash, you could get a PS2 converter and use a DualShock 2 for anything that's not Genesis or Saturn, and get a Street Fighter pad to use for the rest.
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Post by Vendaval Este on Apr 13, 2008 10:43:58 GMT -5
Thanks for all the posts. I'll look into it, but knowing England, they probably sell jackshit.
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Post by YourAverageJoe on Apr 13, 2008 11:10:22 GMT -5
Please. If I can find a playstation adapter (which I can) in an Elko (AKA Elkjøp and a whole bunch of other names) store, I bet you can find one somewhere in the bigger cities.
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Post by DojoCasino on Apr 13, 2008 11:18:53 GMT -5
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Post by Vendaval Este on Apr 13, 2008 15:09:35 GMT -5
Thanks thank, I appreciate it.
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Post by Shellshock on Apr 13, 2008 17:51:46 GMT -5
Also, that laptop connected to a TV thing is actually a really good idea... I'm guessing i'd need some sort of special lead for that? Lead? The laptop has to have an alternative video output method. Like RCA, or Super Video. For sound you need to connect the laptop's earphone port to the TV's RCA input, so you'll need a "Y" adapter.
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Post by delayedreaction on Apr 14, 2008 22:16:31 GMT -5
PS2 pads are the way to go. I got mine off of RedOctane's site, but I don't think they carry them anymore. Fry's electronics has some (www.frys.com), but I can't vouch for their quality.
Good luck!
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Post by Atma on Apr 14, 2008 23:34:05 GMT -5
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Post by Vendaval Este on Apr 15, 2008 9:50:09 GMT -5
Alright, thanks, then I'll have to see what's the best emulator for them.
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Post by YourAverageJoe on Apr 15, 2008 12:01:58 GMT -5
There's always MAME which does pretty much EVERYTHING, but also might want to try out WinKawaks since it's smaller and can emulate CPS1-2 and the NeoGeo.
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Post by DojoCasino on Apr 17, 2008 19:23:49 GMT -5
I'd recommend not using using MAME if you can avoid it. It's slow, annoyingly picky about roms and generally lacks features other emulators have. It's great in how it can emulate so much stuff, but it can be a pain in the ass.
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