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  1. question How 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 plug one X-Arcade™ into the PS/2 port, and any others must go into the USB ports using the USB p ...

  2. questionGameTap™ Help
    How do I use the X-Arcade™ Tankstick with GameTap™? GameTap ditched their awesome client software in favor of web browser-based gameplay to the distaste of many (including us). These web versions don't currently have support for in-game configuration of keyboard keys. So to use the X-Arcade wi ...

  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 turn the X-Arcade™ over on your l ...

  4. 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. Our trackball ...

  5. questionHow to play ANY emulator, game, or other program with the X-Arcade.
    On a PC or Mac™, the buttons and joysticks are assigned to keyboard and mouse keys, think of the X-Arcade™ as an integrated keyboard (and if you have a trackball, it just acts like a mouse). When you press a button on the X-Arcade™ your computer thinks you are pressing a key on your keyboard (mo ...

  6. questionHow can I use the rear pinball (mouse) buttons with Visual Pinball or Future Pinball?
    How can I use the rear (mouse) pinball buttons with Visual Pinball or Future Pinball? Unfortunately Visual Pinball and Future Pinball do not have native mouse button support for gameplay. But this does not mean you can't still use the X-Arcade™ Trackball for these games, thanks to a progr ...

  7. questionGreat Games To Play With Your X-Arcade Trackball™
    Trackball Games

  8. 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.

  9. questionMAME™ Help
    MAME™ Help

  10. questionCan I replace the trackball in the X-Arcade with a translucent or illuminated trackball?
    The X-Arcade controllers use standard 3" trackballs that can be replaced with any other standard 3" trackballs. As for lighting a trackball, you can mount an LED to the bottom of the trackball housing for this, but you must be sure to get the power for the LED from a safe location (either from t ...

  11. questionConnect A Coin Door for X-Arcade™


  12. questionHow can I make the X-Arcade™ Trackball more or less sensitive on my PC?
    How can I make the X-Arcade™ Trackball more or less sensitive on my PC? Go to the "Mouse" section of your Control Panel in Windows™, under the "Pointer Options" tab adjust the "Select Pointer Speed" bar to faster for more sensitive movement, less for slower movement. This menu may ...

  13. questionA Trackball direction is not working (ball only moves the cursor in one direction).
    A Trackball direction is not working (ball only moves the cursor in one direction). The Horizontal Disabler button on the back of the X-Arcade™ disables the left and right Trackball movement when it is held. Here are some other tests to correct movement: If left/right movement is not working, ...

  14. 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 ...

  15. questionHow do I replace a microswitch?
    How do I replace a microswitch? To replace a microswitch: Open the X-Arcade™ as instructed. PIC: Pull back the tallest plastic part holding the button in place. PIC: Lift the front part of the microswitch back. PIC: Remove the microswitch. PIC: To remove the the wires from the switch, use y ...

  16. questionHow can I disable "StickyKeys"?
    The "StickyKeys" shortcut is activated by hitting the Shift key 5 times on your keyboard. To disable it: Hit the Shift key 5 times to activate the StickyKeys shortcut (if it does not come up, then you do not need to continue). Click the "Settings" button On the next window that appears click t ...

  17. questionProduct Manuals
    Product Manuals

  18. question"How To" Guides
    "How To" Guides