iCade compatibility list/wishlist

[Greyskull]

How does connecting via HDMI differ from Airplay (I have an Apple TV 2)? Also, anyone know if an iPad mini iCade is in the works?

[Connector]

Originally Posted by Greyskull

How does connecting via HDMI differ from Airplay (I have an Apple TV 2)? Also, anyone know if an iPad mini iCade is in the works?

How i think it is is that airplay is its own standard so it is full screen on the tv, seems to be a different resolution to ipad retina (lower), and you can use the ipad as a joystick the screen doesn't show the game at all.

Hdmi, video out, apple tv all support airplay. Mirroring is totally different, and that is where hdmi beats apple tv cause there is no lag or hitches.

[Connector]

@ adams immersive

Wow, if icade works with hdmi, I gotta do some serious research into it cause I only play on my tv nowadays. Gonna give it a serious look.

[yellowknife]

Originally Posted by Connector

@ adams immersive

Wow, if icade works with hdmi, I gotta do some serious research into it cause I only play on my tv nowadays. Gonna give it a serious look.

And if you get the Core version, the cabinet won't get in the way, but you'll still get full arcade controls. The 8-bitty would be another choice if a gamepad is all u need. Less compatible though.

[JasonS]

Hey everyone,

We've just released an update to Pocket BMX that includes iCade support!! We've also included different button configurations for iControlPad and other game pad style controllers. It's a big update with plenty of new features, so check it out.


Also, we're having a 50% off sale for the new years 2013. So grab it while it's cheap .

[masvil]

Originally Posted by Adams Immersive

Jailbreak comes into play only when people want to add iCade support to games where the developer didn't build in iCade support.

... Or if you want play games supporting iCade out of App Store (for example iMAME and emulators), right?

[RayLancer]

Guys a bit help. I just got my iCade Jr, but I seem to be unable to get Shogun to work with it. I went to option to check the option for iCade support... unless it supports only the regular iCade.

Edit: Just looked at the official site compatiblity... nevermind :<

[Adams Immersive]

Pocket BMX looks promising--thanks!

Originally Posted by Greyskull

How does connecting via HDMI differ from Airplay (I have an Apple TV 2)? Also, anyone know if an iPad mini iCade is in the works?

You can try your favorite games now if you have an AppleTV, and see what you think. I forget how you enable Airplay mirroring, but it's simple. The picture froze up on my when I tried it, every few minutes, but this was on a very crowded WiFi network I suspect. On a clear, fast network I don't think that would happen. There will be a perpetual slight delay, which some people may notice. I didn't, but maybe I would have in time? Depends on the game.

I don't think anything has been heard about a mini-sized iCade, but I wouldn't want it anyway, I don't think: the controls would have to be smaller. The great thing about iCade is the big real-arcade controls.

Regular iCade would work with the mini: the slot would accommodate just about any tablet (I even stick my iPhone in it sometimes, silly though it may look).

Better yet: iCade Core. The mini wouldn't look so odd, without the big cabinet to dwarf it.

[Connector]

Greyskull, for gaming and mirroring, get hdmi, it's much better performance wise than apple tv mirroring.

[masvil]

Originally Posted by Adams Immersive

I even stick my iPhone in it sometimes, silly though it may look

Does iPhone work as well as iPad with all games?