iCade compatibility list/wishlist

[aceyprime]

Originally Posted by crunc

The iCade cabinet allows you to position the iPad either portrait or landscape, FYI. Probably you already knew that, but figured I'd mention it just to be sure. There's a ridge where you prop the iPad for landscape. It's annoying to have to switch it, but it's doable.

Thanks crunc. I wasn't impressed with how the iCade looks when using the iPad in landscape and so far have enjoyed just using my iPad stand. Using the iCade control panel by itself reminds me of the NES Advantage joystick many years ago - so much fun.

I still have more iCade games to try but Forget-Me-Not, Super Crossfire HD, Mos Speedrun, Stardash and (of course) iMAME have been great so far. I wasn't as impressed with Arcade Jumper - just didn't feel right to me...maybe it's the physics/jumping implementation.

[psj3809]

Cant find it on the front page so i thought i would mention it, the ipod game Interstellar Force works with the iCade, doesnt look too bad zoomed up on an ipad and plays well.

[crunc]

Originally Posted by aceyprime

Thanks crunc. I wasn't impressed with how the iCade looks when using the iPad in landscape and so far have enjoyed just using my iPad stand. Using the iCade control panel by itself reminds me of the NES Advantage joystick many years ago - so much fun.

I hear you. It doesn't bug me - the look - but I could do without ever needing to switch to landscape, so hopefully all iCade games will do the right thing and add portrait mode. One advantage to using the whole cabinet, though, is that it gives weight that makes the thing feel really solid. I'm not sure I'd want to use it without that, though I suppose you could weight it down with something.

[darebear999]

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Just had to share this. Sometimes this kinda stuff can be pretty lame and while I would want to listen to it all night this is pretty cool!

[raskinny]

Originally Posted by aceyprime

I got an iCade yesterday and after opening it I wanted to test the controls so I played a bit using only the control panel (no cabinet). I'm considering not even building the cabinet and just using the control panel as-is since I have a stand I use that can prop the iPad in either orientation. It definitely makes it more portable and would be perfect if I ever get an Apple TV to mirror iPad 2 games to. The only thing that bothers me a little is how the top of the control panel slants away from you if you have the control panel in your lap, but it's not bad at all. Anyone else using only the control panel? I'm curious if anyone modified their control panel to be a little more ergonomic.

Funny thing is when I got my icade a few months ago, I was thinking of using just the control panel but never tried it. Now after reading this from you, I tried it and I love it. I can sit back relax on my couch with my feet up and watch/listen to my tv while playing with the just the control panel and my ipad stand. Thanks for the suggestion it's awesome (especially with imame).

[SKELETOR68]

Just grabbed Terra Noctis because of iCADE support, ohhh yaaaaaa, come on Ms Pac-Man.

[darebear999]

Originally Posted by SKELETOR68

Just grabbed Terra Noctis because of iCADE support, ohhh yaaaaaa, come on Ms Pac-Man.

You can get Ms. Pac-Man going in imame. Both she and Mr. play just fine.

[SKELETOR68]

I hear ya man, and got them both, but I am hopen more of this games in the app store like Galaga 30th, and Ms Pac Man get iCADE Support just like Pac Man did.

[psj3809]

Originally Posted by SKELETOR68

I hear ya man, and got them both, but I am hopen more of this games in the app store like Galaga 30th, and Ms Pac Man get iCADE Support just like Pac Man did.

Hopefully it'll happen. I was really happy when a big company added iCade controls to Pacman, surely they'll do that to their others.

[darebear999]

Originally Posted by SKELETOR68

I hear ya man, and got them both, but I am hopen more of this games in the app store like Galaga 30th, and Ms Pac Man get iCADE Support just like Pac Man did.

I find the paid apps are pretty much the same thing as the mame roms with a few minor enhancements; and between either owning various versions of these games or pumping in quarters at the arcade I've paid for most of them several times over. So, I don't have any ethical dilemma about using mame. Now, if Namco or the other companies want to release some NEW games with icade control my wallet's already half open. I'm still waiting for an ipad version of pac-man championship edition with icade control. I have a feeling I'll be waiting a good while longer though.