Which of these USB interfaces to use with hyperspin

[JackM36]

Hello,

I am trying to setup an arcade machine running hyperspin. I am looking at different controls I can use, and I am between two.

First is the i-Pac. This is more expensive than the other option but seems of better quality. Is it actually better? If yes, how is it better? Does it worth it?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-PLAYER-JOYSTICK-BUTTONS-I-PAC2-KEYBOARD-ENCODER-WIRING-KIT-No9-FOR-PC-/390695725136?pt=UK_Video_Games_Coin_Operated_MJ&hash=item5af747a850

Second option, is this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ARCADE-MACHINE-2-X-JOYSTICKS-14-BUTTONS-USB-INTERFACE-WIRING-KIT/281314107598?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222003%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D6475178022895740777%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D20140122125356%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D251513905017&rt=nc

Is it basically the same thing? Also, i do not know if this is true, but is there a chance that all my configurations will be erased every time I disconnect the USB?

Any help is appreciated

Thanks

[dougan78]

I have an ipac 4 and love it. Like that you can use shifted keys. Like the support from ultimarc. Easy to setup and use. Don't lose the button configs. Based on all my research it was the way to go.

[rfancella]

Jack,

Hello and welcome to the Forums!!!

+1 on what Dougan says. IPac is the way to go for sure.

Thanks,

Ron

[bearzilla333]

IPac is nice, I am a fan.

[JackM36]

Thanks for your replies!

So is there a major advantage of i-pac over the other one, except from shifted keys? It is way cheaper. If I can have almost the same results with both of them, i will have to go with the cheap one.

[dougan78]

Not sure what I would do with out shifted keys. Oh wait I would need a key board. The ability to map f keys, enter, and escape is a big plus. No idea if that usb board holds the config on power off. Personal preference really. I just want to not have problems when playing any games and I got that with the ipac. If u get the cheaper one let us know how it works out would probably help others. Good luck.

[rascaluk]

The second one isn't a keyboard encoder. It will be recognised as a joypad not a keyboard. You will then find (I think) you will need xpadder.

I've just set up an ipac 2. It's awesome. I'd advise spending the extra.

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[woofacyp]

Dear Friends i am using http://www.ultracabs.co.uk/usb-inter...-set-109-p.asp controller for my hyperspin and i have s problem on controlling multi wheel cosoles.For example : If i am in the main menu i control everything ok but when i choose a console my controller goes "dead" and i have to switch of my computer. When i use single wheel it works fine . How can i make it work for multi wheel? Thanks in advance Woofacyp

[woofacyp]

Dear Friends i am using http://www.ultracabs.co.uk/usb-inter...-set-109-p.asp controller for my hyperspin and i have s problem on controlling multi wheel cosoles.For example : If i am in the main menu i control everything ok but when i choose a console my controller goes "dead" and i have to switch of my computer. When i use single wheel it works fine . How can i make it work for multi wheel? Thanks in advance Woofacyp

[JackM36]

Dear Friends i am using http://www.ultracabs.co.uk/usb-inter...-set-109-p.asp controller for my hyperspin and i have s problem on controlling multi wheel cosoles.For example : If i am in the main menu i control everything ok but when i choose a console my controller goes "dead" and i have to switch of my computer. When i use single wheel it works fine . How can i make it work for multi wheel? Thanks in advance Woofacyp

Wow, another cypriot!