Xgaming X-arcade User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

X-ARCADE OVERVIEW 3

X-ARCADE SPECIFICATIONS 4

SETUP - CONNECTING TO A

GAME SYSTEM 5

SETUP - CONNECTING TO A

COMPUTER 6

OPERATION W/ GAME CONSOLE 8

OPERATION W/ COMPUTER 9

PROGRAMMING THE X-ARCADE 10

SYSTEM LEGENDS –

ANALOG/DIGITAL INSTRUCTIONS 12

TROUBLESHOOTING 14

WARRANTY 16

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PURCHASE

The X-GAMING® Inc. team is excited to bring the X-Arcade™ Authentic Arcade Experience into your

home. With the high end, commercial grade design of X-Arcade™ and our commitment to develop

adapters for all game systems, the X-Arcade™ should be in your home for a very long time.

IMPORTANT – READ BEFORE INSTALLATION

• The X-Arcade™ ships standard with the ability to work with a personal computer. Additional

adapters are available to connect the controller to game consoles such as the Playstation 2™,

XBOX™, Dreamcast™, and Game Cube™. The X-Arcade™ and/or other X-MS™ products are

only compatible with XGAMING® branded, X-MS™ adapters. Please visit www.xgaming.com

for authorized resellers and distributors.

• When you purchase a new game system, like XBox 2 or PlayStation 3, be sure to visit:

www.xgaming.com

• PC ONLY: The X-Arcade™ plugs into a standard keyboard plug for a computer. If your keyboard

does not fit, you can purchase an off the shelf AT-PS/2 adapter. If you have problems with your

keyboard PS/2, you can get a USB Adapter.

• ADVANCED USERS: For programming your X-Arcade™, please pay close attention to the directions.

Most notably, when switching between MEMORY MODES you must press the LOAD button located

on the back panel of the X-Arcade™ 2 (TWO) times to activate the MODE.

• When using your X-Arcade™ with a game console, make sure to note the section on

Digital/Analog, which will alleviate many issues you may encounter.

• Using with Emulation (PC Only). In the emulator, choose X-Arcade Player from the options-controls

menu. If you need help with using your X-Arcade with certain software or games, be sure to visit the

support and arcade center sections of our website – www.xgaming.com

• Playing with a game console. It’s important to remember to turn off your console before plugging

in any controller.

• DO NOT clean with any ammonia based products such as Windex.

X-ARCADE OVERVIEW

Included in this Kit:

The first great thing about your X-Arcade™, aside from its original style of hand built arcade wood,

arcade components, innovative design and functionality, the X-Arcade™ does not require the

installation of any special configuration drivers.

When connecting to a home game system, the X-Arcade™ works by acting as a standard game

pad with the advantage of superior arcade control.

PC CONVERSION

CABLE

SERIAL CABLE

X-ARCADETM

SETUP - CONNECTING TO A

GAME SYSTEM

Make sure your game system is powered off before attempting to connect

anything to the console.

1) Insert the game console adapter cords labeled “P1” and “P2” into your game system’s respective

“player” controller ports.

2) Plug the black serial cable into the back of the game console adapter.

3) Plug the other end of the black serial cable into the back of the X-arcade in port B shown above.

4) Power on the game system, a red LED should light on the X-arcade

5) PLAY!

When connecting to a PC, the X-Arcade™ works by acting as A KEYBOARD. So, do not get confused

with references to it being called “The Ultimate Controller”, because inside, it’s setup like a keyboard,

and your computer thinks it’s a keyboard. It is, however, exactly a controller when you use one of the

X-arcade adapters, which are included in this kit.

X-ARCADE SPECIFICATIONS

Arcade Quality Buttons™

• Designed and manufactured for use with the X-Arcade™ unit.

• 1 and 2 player buttons to simulate the arcade feel.

• Replace on site with any arcade grade buttons/switches.

• Lifetime warranty if registration is filled out online.

• Left and right side pinball buttons to replicate arcade pinball machine for applicable games.

Authentic Arcade Quality Joysticks™

• Arcade controllers designed and molded for the X-Arcade™, working like standard arcade parts from

a real arcade.

• 10,000,000 cycle testing and usage.

• Lifetime warranty.

• Commercial grade components replaceable with any arcade joystick.

Proprietary X-Adapter™ and X-Chip™ System

• Our patented X-Chip technology built into the X-Arcade™ provides support for external use with any

next-generation gaming console currently available, and allows us to continue to support upcoming

systems as well.

• Uses standard serial connection from X-Arcade™ to the X-Adapter™, with adapters then converting

the signal to any gaming console.

• X-Adapters™ provide built in support for two players, so the X-Arcade™ will work with dual player

usage on any gaming system

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CONSOLE

ADAPTER

CONTROLLER

PORTS

SERIAL

CABLE

X-ARCADE

CONTROLLER

P1 P2

A. Keyboard Input

This is where you PLUG IN your PS/2 Keyboard. (note, if you do not have a PS/2 Keyboard, you

can purchase an AT-PS/2 adapter and a PS/2-AT adapter) Use this if you are planning to use the

X-arcade with a personal computer.

B. Serial Cable Port:

This is where the included SERIAL CABLE is plugged in. This cable then plugs into either (FOR PC

MODE) the included PC KEYBOARD ADAPTER, or (Console Mode) into the X-Adapter™ purchased

separately.

C. Mode Selector Switch:

This is the MEMORY Manager. MODE 1 is default and NOT PROGRAMMABLE. Mode 2, 3, 4 are

programmable. To Load a MODE, make sure to PRESS LOAD BUTTON TWICE! Modes are counted

1-4 as in picture.

SETUP - CONNECTING TO A

COMPUTER

Make sure your computer is first turned off before attempting to unplug or plug in

anything. You must have a PS/2 Keyboard.

1) Unplug keyboard from the back of your computer.

2) Plug your keyboard's PS/2 connector into the X-Arcade ( A below).

3) Attach the two black cables included with the X-Arcade TOGETHER.

4) Plug the X-Arcade included PS/2 Serial connector into your keyboard port.

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X-ARCADE

CONTROLLER

BACK VIEW

COMPUTER

KEYBOARD

X-ARCADE

CONTROLLER

SERIAL CABLE

PC ADAPTER

1 2 3 4

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OPERATION WITH GAME CONSOLES

Convert your Playstation®, Playstation®2, XBOX™, Gamecube™, Dreamcast™ and more into an

arcade experience! Simply add the adapter for the specified system and you will feel like you are

playing at the arcades.

On gaming consoles, the unit operates just like a standard gamepad, with buttons assigned to the

arcade buttons.

See the appendix for the appropriate button legend for your game system.

Digital vs. Analog Control Overview:

Handheld controllers for newer game systems feature both digital and analog controlling devices. On

the Playstation® Dual Shock™ controller, for example, There is a D-pad and two analog thumbsticks.

Most games use the D-pad and/or left thumbstick to operate a game. The X-Arcade controller features

only one digital joystick per player, therefore adjustments need to be made to select whether this

joystick functions as the D-pad or the left analog thumbstick. We recommend using the handheld

controller for such games. Switching between digital and analog control is easy, and is slightly different

for each console. See the key legends in the appendix for directions on switching between analog

and digital on each console, but in general:

All Adapters (XBOX, Gamecube, Playstation) switch like this:

Side Button + Top 1 = Digital

Side Button + Top 2nd Button = Analog 1 (primary thumbstick)

Side Button + Top 3rd Button = Analog 2 (secondary thumbstick)

OPERATION WITH A COMPUTER

On a PC or MAC, the buttons are assigned to a specific keystroke. When you press a button on the X-Arcade™,

your computer is under the impression you are pressing a button on your keyboard.

Looking at the X-Arcade™ from the top, being able to read the logo, you can reach over to the back panel and

slide the PROGRAMMING/MODE SWITCH completely to YOUR RIGHT, to go to the default MODE 1. To reach

Mode 2, 3, 4 (which are default NOT SET TO ANY KEYS), just slide to your left)

For other games on your computer, you will need to change the buttons to assign then to the actions

or functions you wish to perform. As we haven’t included any software, you must make any changes or

assignments to buttons in the hardware, or the game itself. Programming for each game and how to get to

each game’s menu would be impossible, so it’s important to read this once and understand the underlying

form:

To setup in software: the first time you play the game, you must go to the game’s options menu. Most likely it

will say something along of the lines of SETUP, SETUP CONTROLS, OPTIONS, CONTROLS, etc and lead you to

the menu for assigning actions in games. The majority of windows games require that you first start the game,

and then press either ESC or go to the main menu, where there will be some sort of icon that represents the

OPTIONS for the game or the CONTORLS for the game.

Once you find the game’s OPTIONS, and subsequently, the game’s CONTROLS, you must understand how to

change the pre-programmed default keys to the keys on the X-Arcade™ Make sure the controls are setup to

keyboard, and NOT A MOUSE OR JOYSTICK. Understand this only needs to be done once, and never again,

so you should understand the concept so you can do it easily on other games. If you look at the diagram for

the X-Arcade™ and see which buttons are assigned to which keys. Example, LEFT CONTROL key of keyboard

is actually the 1 PLAYER Main Action button, so if you want to have that first top left button assigned to a

function like FIRE or ACTION, just highlight the action you wish to perform, FIRE (or similar), then in some

fashion it will then ask you to pick the key or button you with to assign it to, then press the button on

the arcade.You must do this for PLAYER 1 and PLAYER 2 (if you are playing a 2 Player game) and set up

all the actions you wish to use.

PROGRAMMING THE X-ARCADE

(ADVANCED USERS)

The X-Arcade™s has 4 memory banks. Mode 1 is factory programmed and non-changeable. Modes 2-4

are fully programmable as many times as you want.

NOTE: If you want to switch MODES after programming, you slide to

that MODE, then PRESS LOAD BUTTON 2 (TWO) TIMES. Don't forget this step.

Remember to HOLD THE BUTTON ON the X-Arcade and KEYBOARD

together until LED FLASHES

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Memory selection is achieved with the switch behind the X-ARCADE™

Programming:

First, remember that MODE 1 cannot be programmed.

Start By Choosing Mode 2, 3 or 4 by sliding the switch toward the single button on back.

1. Press the black button (LOAD BUTTON) on the back of X-Arcade™ (the red LED turns off).

2. Select and hold any button (or direction on a joystick: UP, DOWN, LEFT or RIGHT) on the

X-Arcade™ (keep holding during Step 3!)

3. While holding button in Step 2, Select and hold a key on the keyboard until the LED light

to the right starts to blink. Once the light starts blinking, the button on the X-Arcade™ has

been programmed to the keyboard button selected in step 2.

4. Repeat steps 2 & 3 to program additional buttons. (Do not press load again)

5. Press the LOAD BUTTON to close out and save your entire programmed mode!

All the programmed buttons will be saved permanently in the X-Arcade’s on board memory. If you turn

off the computer, or unplug the X-Arcade™, the programmed buttons will not be lost. The X-Arcade™

can be reprogrammed as many times as you like. This hardware based function was designed to

allow easy use with any Operating System. So, read it over a few times. Otherwise, you can also

just assign keys in each individual game.

NOTE: When switching between modes, you activate the MODE by

sliding the toggle switch to the MODE, then pressing the LOAD button

on the back of X-Arcade twice.) Remember, anytime you wish to

change MODE, after you slide the switch, PRESS LOAD BUTTON TWICE!

PLAYER 1

START START

PLAYER 2

3 4

X-Arcade

Button Configuration

BRACE

L-Ctrl L Alt Space

OPEN

BRACE

SYSTEM LEGENDS

KEYBOARD (PC/MAC)

KEY LEGEND

LEFT

CTRL

LEFT

ALT SPACE

LEFT

SHIFT ZX

ASQ

BRACE

OPEN

BRACE

NUMPAD:

TROUBLESHOOTING

Toll Free Technical Support 1-866-942-6464( M-F 10-6 Eastern Time) or refer to www.xgaming.com

for more frequently asked questions.

Here are some suggestions if you are experiencing problems:

• Make sure you have a functioning, working keyboard plugged into the X-Arcade™.

• Any time you connect or disconnect the product, TURN OFF THE SYSTEM!

• Make sure all your connections are tight and secure.

• Make sure your X-Arcade’s™ serial cable is plugged into the KEYBOARD’s PS/2 PORT (not

mouse). And all connections are made to correct ports!

• If the keyboard lights up, and you can press THE CAPS LOCK/NUM LOCK and see the light flash,

and the X-Arcade’s™ LED light is on, you should have a secure, tight connection. If not, check

and make sure everything is plugged in/powered on correctly.

• Sometimes, Windows® produces some unique effects by pressing the ALT button too many

times in a sequence. If this happens, make sure to disable STICKY KEYS™ (it will pop up if you

have a problem). Note this is a Windows issue and not an issue with the X-Arcade™

• Other use: If you still can’t get the X-Arcade™ to function, and it functions on other computers;

first try a different PS/2 Keyboard, then if that does not work, call 1-866-942-6464 for support.

NOTE: For compatibility issues, if you test on another computer and the X-Arcade™ works, but

it has problems on your computer, you should purchase a USB Adapter. Some keyboards don’t

send enough power to the PS/2 port to run X-Arcade™

• Playing with MAME or emulation software. You must go to MODE 1. In the emulator’s options

menu, find controls. Select X-Arcade™. Also, email the designer of the emulator creator and ask

him to add a button configuration selection for the X-Arcade™.

MY KEYS AREN’T WORKING!

If you notice that you cannot press one button to get response, but can press two buttons at once

to generate key, your keyboard port does not send enough power to run X-Arcade™. You will need

to purchase an PS/2-USB Adapter.

I CAN’T MOVE AROUND IN THE GAME MENU!

The game you are playing may require that you use the digital control to navigate the menu. You might

be in analog mode. Change the mode of your joystick as instructed in this manual.

I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY CONTROLS STICKING

OR FREEZING ON MY GAME CONSOLE

Make sure that you DO NOT have a keyboard plugged into the X-Arcade™ while you are using your

game console. Power the system off BEFORE unplugging the keyboard. Always power the system off

when changing ANY controllers for your game system or computer.

MY KEYS SEEM TO BE PRESSING THE WRONG BUTTONS!

Move the mode selector switch to the far right, as described above. You may be in a programmed mode.

MY CONTROLLER IS TOO HEAVY

Use your handheld controller and hit the gym. Excalibur is a heavy sword. Good luck!

WARRANTY

The X-Arcade™ is supported by XGAMING’s industry leading service and support. XGAMING, INC Orders

For X-Arcade Carry A Lifetime Warranty, serviced exclusively from XGAMING, INC. This means any defects

or problems which occur during the life of purchaser’s ownership of X-Arcade™ are covered under

warranty. The X-Arcade™ warranty coverage is already recognized as one of the game industry’s finest.

Not only does XGAMING® cover your X-Arcade™ for the duration of the warranty, but XGAMING pays all

fees and charges for shipping to/from your location. To explain further, if your X-Arcade™ is ever found

defective or stops working, XGAMING® will arrange to ship a brand new X-Arcade™ to your location,

and include a return shipping label with the new X-Arcade™ so you don’t incur any shipping costs or

fees. Any problems, call Toll Free Support at 1-866-942-6464 Monday – Friday, between 10 - 6PM

Eastern, and you’ll be sure to speak to a live person immediately. You can also find out information on

our website at www.xgaming.com. This service is one of the many reasons XGAMING® has one of the

best reputations in the video game industry.

All claims must be made directly to X-GAMING® within the period of warranty with a proof of purchase

from your retailer or distributor. Any items without a bill of sale will not be serviced and any returns

or exchanges must be accompanied by first obtaining an RMA from XGAMING®, or if you purchased

from one of our show dealers in your locale, please contact them directly on their receipt for quicker

and easier, local service. NOTE: X-GAMING® may deem that any and all warranty work can be done

on site with customer replace-able parts replaced by customer. Please register your product online at

www.xgaming.com to activate your lifetime warranty.

X-GAMING® warrants the X-Arcade™ Controller against defect in workmanship and materials as herein:

Labor: Lifetime; if X-GAMING® determines that the equipment is defective subject to the limitations of

this warranty, it will be replaced at no charge for labor.

Parts: Lifetime: X-GAMING® will supply, at no charge, new parts to replace defective parts, against

defect subject to limitations of the warranty.

These terms are for sales made directly by X-GAMING® and differ from terms you may have to

adhere to from the company you purchase the product from. You must register your product online at

www.xgaming.com to activate your lifetime warranty.

X-GAMING®, Inc., a California corporation, will not be held liable for any incidental or

consequential damages for breach of any expressed or implied warranty of the X-Arcade™

controller, nor an incidental or consequential damages from the inability to use, or ability to use

the controller. Under no circumstance shall X-GAMING® Inc., liability exceed the purchase price

of the product as sold by X-GAMING® Inc. X-GAMING® Inc. reserves the right to refuse to honor

this warranty if any of above exceptions caused the product to no longer function correctly. This

warranty shall be void if the serial numbers are removed, or opened by unauthorized person.

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