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X-Arcade™ Installation Guide
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16th o May, 2008

X-Arcade Installation

Console Adapters For X-Arcade

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, instead of purchasing a brand new arcade joystick, just get the easy to connect game adapter from XGAMING and you'll be able to use your X-Arcade™ with the latest game system.

How The X-Arcade Plugs Into A Game Console.

The X-Arcade™ is recognized by your console as a regular console gamepad.

1.) Turn off your console.
2.) Locate and plug the included black serial cable into X-Arcade™
3.) Plug the X-Arcade's™ cable into your console adapter.
4.) Insert the game console adapter cords labeled “P1” and “P2” into your game system’s respective “player” controller ports. (Only the "P1" side is used for the Solo™ controller, except on XBOX.)
5.) Power on the game console, a red LED should light on the X-Arcade™. Play!

Be sure to read the instructions for each console!

How The X-Arcade Plugs Into Your Computer.

The X-Arcade™ is recognized by your computer as a standard keyboard. This is a great benefit as you don't need to install any drivers or software!

NOTE: The cable has the option of either a PS/2 connection or USB, DO NOT CONNECT BOTH.

USB PORT CONNECTION (PC/Mac)
1) Plug the X-Arcade™'s included Computer Cable into any USB 2.0 port on your PC/Mac™.
2) (Tankstick only) Plug the X-Arcade™'s Trackball Cable into any USB port on your PC/Mac™ or USB hub.
3) You can connect any other PS/2 or USB mouse/keyboard into the PC as well.

PS/2 PORT CONNECTION (PC ONLY)
NOTE:
There must be a keyboard plugged into the X-Arcade™ for it to work on the PS/2 port.
1) Turn off your computer! Always turn off your computer before connecting or disconnecting any non-USB hardware.
2) Plug your keyboard (PS/2 connector) into the back of the X-Arcade™.
3) Plug the purple X-Arcade™ PS/2 Cable into your computer's purple PS/2 keyboard port.
4) (Tankstick Only) Plug the green X-Arcade™ Trackball Cable into the green PS/2 mouse port.

 

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