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This page should contain brief descriptions of various lightguns available, and details of their setup. If any one portion of the page starts getting a little too long, a seperate page may be started for that topic. | This page should contain brief descriptions of various lightguns available, and details of their setup. If any one portion of the page starts getting a little too long, a seperate page may be started for that topic. | ||
| − | + | ==Act-Labs Lightgun== | |
| − | + | '''Pros:''' | |
| − | + | * These have been around for a while - so they have been more thoroughly tested/supported. | |
| − | |||
| − | + | '''Cons:''' | |
| − | + | * Only works on either a TV or a CRT Monitor - not both (corresponds to which model you buy) | |
| − | + | * Does not allow continuous tracking | |
| − | + | * Expensive | |
| − | + | '''Related Links:''' [http://www.act-labs.com/products/gun1.htm Act-Labs Webpage] - [http://www.retroblast.com/reviews/actlabs.html Retroblast! Review] | |
| − | + | ==LCDTopGun== | |
| − | + | '''Pros:''' | |
| − | + | * Allows for Continuous tracking | |
| − | + | * Works on ALL display types. | |
| − | + | '''Cons:''' | |
| − | + | * Relative newcomer, still working out kinks - shouldn't be long before these are the standard. | |
| − | + | * Requires you to stand far away from the monitor. | |
| − | + | '''Related Links:''' [http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=266&products_id=8565& Lik-Sang Webpage] - [http://www.wizardsworks.org/chod/gun/topgun.htm Unofficial FAQ] - [http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=48982.0 BYOAC Forum Thread] | |
| − | + | ==GunCon2== | |
| − | + | '''Pros:''' | |
| − | + | * Cheap - You might already have these sitting around your house. | |
| − | + | '''Cons:''' | |
| − | + | * Requires hardware to work with CRT Monitors. | |
| − | + | '''Related Links:''' [http://xoomer.virgilio.it/smogdragon GunCon2PC Driver Webpage] - [http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=37872.0 BYOAC Forum Thread] | |
== Software Settings == | == Software Settings == | ||
Mame Lightgun Setup | Mame Lightgun Setup | ||
Revision as of 18:15, 31 March 2006
This page should contain brief descriptions of various lightguns available, and details of their setup. If any one portion of the page starts getting a little too long, a seperate page may be started for that topic.
Act-Labs Lightgun
Pros:
- These have been around for a while - so they have been more thoroughly tested/supported.
Cons:
- Only works on either a TV or a CRT Monitor - not both (corresponds to which model you buy)
- Does not allow continuous tracking
- Expensive
Related Links: Act-Labs Webpage - Retroblast! Review
LCDTopGun
Pros:
- Allows for Continuous tracking
- Works on ALL display types.
Cons:
- Relative newcomer, still working out kinks - shouldn't be long before these are the standard.
- Requires you to stand far away from the monitor.
Related Links: Lik-Sang Webpage - Unofficial FAQ - BYOAC Forum Thread
GunCon2
Pros:
- Cheap - You might already have these sitting around your house.
Cons:
- Requires hardware to work with CRT Monitors.
Related Links: GunCon2PC Driver Webpage - BYOAC Forum Thread
Software Settings
Mame Lightgun Setup
