Quoted from xsvtoys:I've read a lot abut the X-Arcade, good and not so good. Here is the big question: Can you play Centipede/Millipede with that trackball and does it work just as expected?
I have been looking at all sorts of different ways to set up a MAME system as has been covered in this thread already. There are lots of options. But to me here is the biggest drawback of the typical cabinets that are based off the original arcade games, whether you build it or buy it: They are huge and heavy. That might not be an issue for many if you have the space. But if you think about it, you really don't need all that mass. Don't get me wrong, they still look awesome. But when using modern components, you can cut a lot of it down to size. All you need is the control panel and the monitor with speakers. If you use a pi it is so small it can be stuck anywhere.
For now I am playing some MAME games on a typical TV setup using an Xbox 360 controller. It works surprisingly well for some games. But only some, others need real arcade controls for sure.
Yes... with a computer setup. I'm using an XBox, so the trackball doesn't work. I bought an X-Arcade controller with a trackball because they were running a special and it was cheaper than the controller without a trackball.
So yes, depending on how you set everything up, games like Centipede and Golden Tee will work fine.
Springfield, VA
