Hey thanks for the game and for this info; it looks like I might be able to edit an existing skin to make a version with 2 joysticks (for robotron!), but I'm not sure what the numbers in the controller_*_.txt files indicate. They don't appear to be pixel/screen coordinates. Any chance you could give me a hint on what the numbers represent? Thanks again!
Ok. I'm on the road now. I'll write a little how to. To make a dual stick skin you need to do do some trickerimg but it is possible.
Playing old school games with my kids. Made them pretty happy seeing MAME on the ipad. Thanks again mate!
If the game info is any color but green then chances are it has some issues. Games that show yellow may or may not work.
Any clue how I'd set up decent controls for the original Tron? If anyone has advice that would be great. It's playable...but not very. The arcade cabinet had the big handle controller on the right (with a trigger) and a dial on the left. Even two joysticks ala Robotron wouldn't really cut it I don't think, due to the trigger.
That's strange. I changed mine to Free Play and it still has a blank screen for about 5-6 seconds. I even reset. ??? The game works great (iPad 2) but it still has that delay.
Is there a way to force a US bios for Neo-Geo games? A few newer games allow the equivilent from soft dip settings, but it's the older games like Bust A Move that I'd like to force into US mode.
Why do you want to do that? Use europe. Europe allows for blood in games that have it and has english titles and subtitles. There's no need for the USA bios setting.
Because I do. I asked if it could be done, not for BIOS recommendations. I'm aware of the differences.
Ok, then just place the USA bios in with the roms and remove the other bios's. Shouldn't be too difficult.
Super Mario Bros 3 tip: Trying to rock your thumb from run to jump as you would for physical buttons really stinks. I bound joystick left and right to run (see the screenshot) and it's like run is always held down. It's not ideal - there's a lot of unwanted tail flicking, plus on the map screen you have to press B then hold left or right to move. But for me this makes the game much more playable. You can still use the run button to carry shells and stuff.
