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X-Arcade™ Installation Guide
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16th of March, 2011

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.

WARNING: DO NOT plug the X-Adapter into more than one
console at a time. Doing so may damage the X-Adapter.

  1. Plug the Console Cable into the Serial Port on the X-Arcade™.
  2.  Plug the other end of the Console Cable into Serial Port on the X-adapter.
  3. Connect one end of X-Adapter Cables into the X-Adapter (only the P1 side needed for Solo).
  4. Connect other end of X-Adapter Cables into your game console’s controller ports. (Only the 'P1' side is used for Solo)
  5. Power on game console, red LED should light on X-Arcade™.
  6. 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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