Arkanoid Controls in 60-in-1 Board

VicShaf

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I usually install just 4-way joysticks & buttons in my multi games. I know some install newer trackballs also. I have a customer asking how Arkanoid would play with a trackball versus a joystick. He also asked if a spinner could be installed / wired into a multi. Anyone have any feedback / tips?

Thanks in advance,

Vic S. (in CT)
 
The last one I built the trackball moved so fast, it made Arkanoid unplayable with a trackball. I am not sure if there is a tracking speed adjustment, I couldn't find one.
 
I used a Groovygamegear Turbo Twist 2 and it worked flawlessly for Arkaniod in a 60-in-1. I used the 60-in-1 trackball wire harness to connect it. I talked to Randy and he set me up with the proper resolution TT2.
 
The trackball works fine. There is a speed adjustment in the menu so you can adjust it to move slower, normal, or faster...
 
I disagree. Arkanoid is unplayable with a joystick and while a trackball is certainly better there is no substitute for the feel and control of a spinner in that game. The TT2 also has an optional felt pad that simulates the drag of the original geared spinner. It helps to maintain the precise feel needed to quickly move and then stop the paddle.

PS I have no connection to GGG. lol
 
Arkanoid Controls

Thanks everyone for the feedback / advice. Not sure which way to go. I will let the customer decide.

Vic
 
I used a Groovygamegear Turbo Twist 2 and it worked flawlessly for Arkaniod in a 60-in-1. I used the 60-in-1 trackball wire harness to connect it. I talked to Randy and he set me up with the proper resolution TT2.

I'd like to know more about this item. Is it a Joystick or a spinner or a combination of both?
 
One thing about 60-1 and Arkanoid, The continue feature does not work. At least I could never get it to work...

And yes, if you are a serious player, you absolutely need the spinner...
 
One thing about 60-1 and Arkanoid, The continue feature does not work. At least I could never get it to work...

And yes, if you are a serious player, you absolutely need the spinner...

Continue works if you:

1) take it off of free play
2) add a credit only on the continue screen then continue.

I can't recall, but you might have to disable all the other games, too...
 
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