Games
[ Jun 21 2024 ]
Rediscovering: The Seimitsu LS-22
In 2024, joystick maker Seimitsu’s catalogue starts at part number LS-32. In the 80s, they made a rotating ‘loop lever’ joystick, used in SNK’s Ikari Warriors arcade games, which was the LS-30. But I recently found a joystick that has a lower part number than that, and it doesn’t seem like it exists on the internet. Which is interesting!
Games
[ Jan 2 2024 ]
3D Printing: Credit buttons for arcade cabs
I recently picked up a 3D printer, after borrowing one for a few days and having a great time with with it. My second project is a pair of coin input mechanisms for SNK and Sega arcade cabinets.
Games
[ Feb 29 2016 ]
SNK Neo Geo CD Pad Review
The SNK Neo Geo CD pad is amazing to hold and fondle, but in use it’s got significant flaws.
Games
[ Feb 21 2013 ]
The Case of the Missing Neo Geo Pocket Thingy
When the Neo Geo Pocket system came out SNK released two games that were almost completely unsuited to the silly little thumb-stick it used for primary input: Crush Roller and Pac Man. These two games included a little plastic ring that prevented the user from hitting any diagonals, because the wobbly little stick made playing […]