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: '''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]
 
: '''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]

Revision as of 16:21, 14 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.

Hardware

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