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  1. questionTest Your X-Arcade™ First! - Online Test Utility Program
    We have created the X-Arcade™ Test Utility Program to test the buttons and directions on the X-Arcade™ (microswitches), proper connection to the PC, as well as verifying that it is ready for MAME™. This program should be your first step to solving problems. Requires Java&tra ...

  2. questionX-Arcade™ Tankstick Manual
    X-Arcade™ Tankstick Manual

  3. questionHow do I open the X-Arcade™?
    How do I open the X-Arcade™? The X-Arcade™ was made to be user serviceable, just like a real arcade. It does not void the Lifetime Warranty to open it. To open the X-Arcade™: First disconnect the X-Arcade™ from any systems, and remove the serial cable. Next tur ...

  4. questionHow 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. A good way to test if a microswitch direction is sticking because it needs adjusted is to open our X-Arcade ...

  5. questionHow do I change the X-Arcade™ from 8-way to 4-way mode?
    If you are playing a game like Pac-Man™ or Donkey Kong™ and find that the joystick gets stuck when changing directions, this is because these original arcade games used 4-way restricted joysticks, while the X-Arcade™ is set to 8-way mode by default. You can solve this with the ...

  6. questionX-Arcade™ Programming Guide
    The X-Arcade™ was designed to be used with a variety of games and emulators, and will work with virtually any game or emulator on your PC in the default Mode1 without programming. Always try first to change the control settings in the game rather than programming. However, for the few PC g ...

  7. questionA Button or Joystick is not working (or sticking), what should I do?
    A Joystick Direction or Button is sticking or not working, what should I do? The first thing you want to do is test the X-Arcade™ using the X-Arcade™ Test Utility program. This program can be run on a PC only, but should still be your first step to solving any problems. Download X ...

  8. questionHow can I play pinball games like Visual Pinball and Future Pinball with the X-Arcade?
    How can I play pinball games like Visual Pinball and Future Pinball with the X-Arcade? The X-Arcade works brilliantly with Pinball Emulators due to the native Pinball Side Buttons on the X-Arcade. The Tankstick version has DUAL PINBALL BUTTONS. For the Tankstick: 2 of the buttons are native fo ...

  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 ...

  10. questionThe trackball moves erratically or sticks, what can I do? Opening & Cleaning the Trackball.
    My X-Arcade™ Trackball moves erratically or sticks, what can I do? Opening & Cleaning the Trackball. Your X-Arcade™ Trackball may need to be opened and cleaned. See page 14 of the manual for details. This article covers how to open the X-Arcade Trackball, and cleaning if needed. ...

  11. questionHow can I use more than one X-Arcade™ (4-player) at a time on my PC?
    How can I use more than one X-Arcade™ at a time on my PC/Mac for 4-player play? You can plug in up to 2 X-Arcade™ dual controllers or 4 X-Arcade™ Solo 1-Player controllers on your PC or Mac.You can connect all of them into USB ports, or plug one X-Arcade™ into the PS/2 po ...

  12. questionJoystick Grinding or Making a Noise When Moved
    Find the grind: The X-Arcade™ was made to be user serviceable, just like a real arcade. It does not void the Lifetime Warranty to open it. First you will need to open the X-Arcade™. Once open, the first thing to look for that could be causing the grinding is the cone-shaped piece (sh ...

  13. questionStreet Fighter IV & Super Street Fighter IV: AE - PC Setup
    Super Street Fighter IV™: Arcade Edition Setup: Luckily Capcom® fixed the keyboard problem found in Street Fighter IV™ in Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition™ (make sure you have the latest game patch). Simply be sure to have your X-Arcade™ plugged in before sta ...

  14. questionConnect A Coin Door for X-Arcade™
    The X-Arcade™ Coin Door works with any X-Arcade product! Here is a guide for using any other coin door with the X-Arcade™

  15. question"Device Not Recognized" when I plug In my X-Arcade™?
    Why do I get "Device Not Recognized" when I plug in my X-Arcade™? When you plug the X-Arcade™ into a USB port on a Windows XP/Vista PC, you should get a message to install drivers. There are no special drivers needed, they are built into all modern Operating Systems. Simply continue to press "Ne ...

  16. questionX-Arcade™ Installation Guide
    X-Arcade Installation The X-Arcade™ was built with internal electronics to be compatible with the major past, present and FUTURE game systems. Once you own the X-Arcade™controller, you will never need to buy another arcade joystick again! Use it for life: If a new game system like is released, ...

  17. questionMac Is Freezing, or Running Slow With X-Arcade
    If your Mac is freezing or running very slowly you can disable the agent causing the problems following steps below: Click Mac HD System Library UserEventplugins Highlight the AppleHIDMouseAgent.plugin and delete Reboot your computer This will unload the HIDAgent hogging your resources. (Bug) ...

  18. questionHow do I replace the PCB board and/or cable in the X-Arcade™?
    How do I replace the PCB board in the X-Arcade™? Before you begin, first use the instructions here to open the X-Arcade™ controller. PCB and PCB-Cable replacement procedure: PCB-Cable replacement procedure: Open the X-Arcade. Remove the PCB-Cable's two white molex connectors from the PCB by ...

  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. If your PS2 adapter cables are gray: Simply press Select+Start in the game, then press Select+Square, then press Start to play. You might ...

  20. questionAdd Extra Key Functions to your X-Arcade on PC and for MAME, Including Macros
    Add Extra Key Functions to your X-Arcade on PC and for MAME If you want to add extra key functions to the X-Arcade on PC, download our new X-Hotkeys program which adds the following useful functions: 1P Start + P2 Start = Escape (exits MAME games) 1P Start + Button 1 = Enter (starts a game from ...

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