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9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 X-Arcade Dual Joystick is AWESOME!!!!!!!!! Dec 23, 2004
By Robert L. Clayton
"Game Junkie"
Just got mine today and it is like living in a dream. Feels just like the old arcade joystick and buttons. It is made very well and comes with a cable for your pc as well as a few games for the pc.
I got the X-Box adapter and after seeing how well it works on the PC and X-Box, I plan to purchase the adaptor for my Gamecube as well.
If you are looking for a great way to play those Mame Roms or old arcade classics, this is a must have.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Contrary to popular belief--there is no lag. May 06, 2009
By D. Bisciglia
"Swerd Murd"
This is a great product for those unwilling to invest triple its price, but still wanting to replicate the arcade experience. Given that pretty much any 300 dollar Netbook running XP can run Mame, this thing = instant-arcade, complete with easily programmable buttons via a PS/2-connected Keyboard and 4 memory locations for key assignments.
Many of the complaints directed at this product are those directed at its PS2 adapter. While this may have been a problem with older revisions of the adapter hardware, I can say, without a doubt, that it has been adressed. The PS2 adaptor is how it always was--you plug the serial-male into the serial-female in the back of the X-arcade, then connect the 2 PS-style controller inputs at the front to the PS2. If you want to use a PS3, 2 incredibly high-quality PS3 -> PS2/PS2 mem-card adapters are included, which plug into the PS3's USB ports and can be set via the PS menu easily.
I set up my PC, using assorted programs (Joy2Mouse to convert the PS3 signal to a PC-friendly mouse-button click), to test the lag using all assorted adapters. All adapters tested had a delay of less than 7 milliseconds, which is about half the time a frame spends onscreen in a 60fps game. Check this link: [...]which inspired me to do the above test (and basically lays out exactly how to do it including program names) The feedback is realtime given the new equipment.
The button layout is the only thing I'm not huge on--that and, upon original shipment, my 2p joystick "stuck" when the Right direction was toggled. It was easily fixed upon adjusting the throw (which is easily done by unscrewing all 4 feet, complete with intuitively layed-out innards, labels, and quick-disconnects for modding fun. The buttons have a little too much space between them, not to mention the layout is:
O O O
O O O
O O
which is a little tiring to the fingers when maintaining the arcade 3-button position. Still, by using the following buttons:
O O O
X X O
X O
it's a little more comfortable for long periods of time (3 button only, obviously). Still, Streetfighter 4 plays beautifully with it, as does Soul Cal 4, Soul Cal 2 for PS2 and Gamecube, and all emulated Gameboy Advance games through Gamecube/Wii VC games/Sonic Mega collection...the list goes on, and the X-Arcade has breathed new life into all my old games. I'm playing through Final Fantasy 7 with it just for the fun of it!
And no, you aren't as close to your partner while playing as some reviews might let you believe...you definitely have to know the person, but it's not like you'll be making physical contact the whole time you're playing...if you're sitting next to each other on a couch and the X-arc is on a table in front of you, you'll have plenty of room.
Enjoy!
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 Morre advice than review. May 01, 2005
By C. Sparks
First thing is first, if you have a classic arcade jones, or maybe you are like me, and plan on building a MAME machine someday when you don't live on a third floor apartment, just pick up this stick. It's a quality product and is rock solid. That said, I have a few words of advice to impart.
As soon as you place your order or pick it up at your local Fry's, go to Home Depot and buy some rubber mesh shelving liner and a moderate size roll of 3M double sided tape. While the stick is rugged, heavy, and just oozes quality construction, it's way more mobile than I'd like when it's sitting on a smooth surface like a coffee table. I popped the hard rubber screw covers off, screwed the screws in all the way and applied small squares of double sided tape over the screws. Then I applied the tape the short length of the base and a few generous strips between the screw points along the length of the base, in addition to a few generous strips in the middle to help insure the stability. I then applied the shelving relatively taught to the bottom surface. While the stick could weigh a few more pounds for those 2 player sessions, it really isn't necessary after you apply the shelving to the bottom. On my wood coffee table, the stick now stays put wereas before, it would slide all around when I was the only person playing. It was much worse with two people. An adventurous person might look at securing weights within the confines of the joystick cabinet as an added bonus to immobility.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
See below Dec 31, 2009
By Banes
XArcade Solo
2010 will be my 7th year in ownership of my X-Arcade Solo. The stick is built to last forever. XGaming uses parts that are similar to authentic American arcade parts. However, the experienced 2D fighting games can tell the difference. That's not to say that the X-arcade parts are bad, they're just not as responsive as the Happ competition parts. The X-arcade in it's stock form is the perfect platform for those looking to transition from gamepad to arcade-stick. Their customer support is awesome and you get a lifetime warranty.
When I first bought my Xarcade 6 yrs ago, the adapters for the PS2 and Dreamcast were not suitable for competitive play because you experienced missed inputs and latency on button presses. However, 6 years later they offer PS2 and Dreamcast adapters that provide excellent response and zero lag. I have yet to try the PS3 adapter. The X comes with a PC connection, but you have to purchase console adapters separately
The Xarcade works best when used as a keyboard, no input lag and no missed inputs. You plug the X into your pc Ps/2 port and plug your keyboard into the back of the X. Some motherboards will not accept the X as a dummy keyboard so you may have to purchase the USB adapter. The USB adapter is great but some may experience missed inputs. It requires USB 2.0 ports to to work.
If you are a beginner and are transitioning from gamepad to joystick, then the Xarcade is a perfect fit. When you become an expert gamer, you must visit the Happcontrols site and purchase a Competition joystick and convex Competition buttons to match the true arcade feel. You can easily swap these components in the Xarcade by unscrewing the bottom panel of the X-arcade. The parts swap out easily with the help of a phillips screwdriver.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Quality Construction & Free Delivery Oct 11, 2006
By Christopher Fama
I purchased this item direct from the manufacturer using Paypal. Fed Ex shipping was free and I had the unit in two days. I was happy to discover it came with some vintage arcade games like Robotron 2084, which was why I bought this board. I plugged it into my PC and away I went.
I took it to my sister's who has a hard wired keyboard and I had to connect it to the machine in a little bit more complicated way. If your keyboard is USB, you may have some problems getting the X to work as the wires are not fitted for it.
This unit is built with the same fiberboard as a real arcade game, so its totally sturdy. The controls are all high quality as well. I have had no issue with it sliding around as noted by another reviewer thanks to its rubber feet and substantial weight.
When you compare the cost of this unit versus the stand-alone Midway Arcade Classics sold by Costco ($430), this unit if a terrific value.
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