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  1. questionPlaystation™ 3 Adapter Button Layout and Instructions
    PlayStation 3 Instructions & HelpNOTE: The X-Arcade™ comes with a USB connection for PC, but this will not work on the PS3. You need the PS3 adapter for PS3 play. Connection: Connect PS3 adapter to PS2 adapter's P1 connector. (for duals connect 2nd PS3 adapter to PS2 adapter's P2 connector also ...

  2. questionXBOX™ Button Layout


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  4. questionBlank Diagram For PC Mode 2-4 Programming


  5. questionDreamcast™ Button Layout


  6. questionPlaystation™ 1 & 2 Button Layout


  7. questionXbox 360™ Adapter Button Layout and Instructions
    We now offer a PlayStation 2 to Xbox 360 adapter, but it requires an official wired Microsoft Xbox 360 gamepad (Play & Charge will not work) to be connected to it to work (one for each player, so 2 needed for a dual/tank) and one of our PlayStation 2 adapters. Our Xbox 360 adapter will also allo ...

  8. questionWii™ and GameCube™Button Layout, Instructions, and Help
    The Nintendo Wii has GameCube controller ports on the top. The X-Arcade uses these ports to work on the Wii, and therefore only works with games that have GameCube controller support. This includes all GameCube games, Virtual Console downloadable games, and the list of Wii games here: List of W ...

  9. questionHow can I easily switch between 2 or more game consoles?
    For the X-Arcade Controllers: You can purchase a DB9 Serial Switchbox and some extra serial cables to easily switch between one or more game consoles. Simply connect one serial cable between the IN port of the Switchbox and the X-Arcade™, and the other cables between the OUT ports and the consol ...

  10. questionHow can I extend the X-Arcade cables?
    BUTTONS/JOYS: The X-Arcade USB cable for the buttons/joys is very sensitive and cannot be extended with just a standard USB extension cable. Instead use an active USB Repeater Extension Cable. You can also extend the cable when using the PS/2 connection by getting either a longer serial cable, b ...

  11. questionHow can I make the X-Arcade™ joystick more or less sensitive?
    How can I make the X-Arcade™ joystick more or less sensitive? If a joystick is sticking in one direction or you would like to make your joystick more sensitive to movements for a fighting game, adjusting the microswitch sensitivity is your answer. To do this, first open the X-Arcade™ and you wi ...

  12. questionHow do I use the X-Arcade™ with a USB or wireless keyboard?
    How do I use the X-Arcade™ with a USB or wireless keyboard? USB Connection: The X-Arcade™ comes with both USB and PS/2 connection options, it is recommended to use the USB connection if you have a wireless or USB keyboard. Connected this way you do not need to have a keyboard plugge ...

  13. questionTrackball and MAMEoX for Xbox
    There is no trackball support in MAMEoX. The only way to use a trackball in MAMEoX is with the "SmartJoy Frag" for Xbox, but it only simulates mouse movements as analog stick movements, it does not work like a trackball and is a real hassle to use.

  14. questionMidway™ Arcade Treasures - Robotron™
    Unfortunately you cannot use the dual joysticks to play Robotron™ on the Playstation™ or Xbox™ console versions of this game because the controller options in the game do not let you configure it that way. Robotron is included when you buy most of our products, and has dual joystick support.. "W ...

  15. questionAdapters for SNES, NES, Nintendo 64 N64, Saturn, NEO-GEO, ATARI, etc.
    I'm afraid that we do not make adapters for outdated systems currently, nor do we have immediate plans to make any. Many people are playing these games on their PC via emulation software, and the X-Arcade works perfect with all emulators. Although we cannot guarantee nor support them, some of ou ...

  16. questionWhy doesn't my joystick control my character in my game on my game console?
    Why doesn't my joystick control my character in my game on my game console? Handheld gamepads for newer game consoles feature both digital and analog controlling devices. Most games use the D-pad and/or left thumbstick to operate a game. The X-Arcade™ supports only one digital joystick per playe ...

  17. questionI have a loose connection somewhere, how can I fix it?
    I have a loose connection somewhere, how can I fix it? Tripping over the wires, or dropping any product can cause a connection to go bad. If you feel that you have a connection issue, you next want to determine if it caused by A) the serial cable, B) the PC or game console X-Adapter™, or C ...

  18. questionWhy do directions/buttons stop working using the Y-Mouse™ USB Adapter?
    The Y-Mouse USB adapter by default does not keep holding a button/keyboard key, it will stop holding it after a few seconds. All you need to do is change the mode of the Y-Mouse™ USB adapter so that it does hold. To do this, simply open a word editor like notepad, and on the keyboard that ...

  19. questionNamco™ Museum 50th Anniversary Edition help.
    Namco™ Museum 50th Anniversary Edition help. There is a known issue with the 50th Anniversary version of this game, but luckily there is also a work-around. Simply press Select+Start in the game, then press Select+Square, then press Start to play. You might have to do this a couple of time ...