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I am assuming you have tested other USB ports if available. Have you tested other USB devices on the same ports to confirm no issues with the same ports? Have you checked Windows Device Manager when inserting the cable directly via PS/2 and with USB adapter? Any device errors showing? Likely it will appear under HID (Human Interface Devices). When you plug in the PS/2-USB combo or just the straight PS/2, have you checked for changes or errors in Windows Device Manager? Have you tried uninstalling/reinstalling the I-PAC2 software/drivers? They will sometimes corrupt over time. Have you reached out to Ultimarc for assistance? [email protected] Seems this is not an uncommon issue with the Win I-Pac2 PS/2 - MAMEWorld Forums - Ultimarc - I-PAC2 / Windows 10 install issue [Solved] How do I get Windows 10 to detect an old PS/2 ipac2 board?

Might be a good idea. Have there been any other updates - driver, or hardware? Maybe try the PS/2 to USB adapter but in a different USB port?

I added another 230 or so to the FTP under /-GameEx-/- Emulator Artwork & Videos -/Microsoft Windows/Logos.

I have been using AI (ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot) quite a bit to help me to pair the right hardware together (e.g., GPU, CPU, motherboard, RAM, etc.) for recent PC builds, creating graphics, and the like. I have even taken a few free introductory online courses to help me fine-tune my queries. You are absolutely right when you compare it to "an incredibly talented employee but a very lazy one who needs a constant kick." One of the course instructors drew a similar comparison to "a very smart intern that is eager to please, but needs specific instructions and knowledgeable oversight." My former company is throwing its lot in with AI, having dismissed many of the lower level developers, just leaving senior developers to handle the coding horrors and oversight. It isn't going very well, as a lot of institutional knowledge has left not only in development, but also in Quality & Business Systems Analysts, Product Owners, and the like. In the end, if you don't have all these parts acting as "guard rails" against incorrect data or data management, the results can be disastrous for the people who depend upon the results the most.

You should be free on the latest PinballX version. Let us know if you have any issues and supply the pinballx.ini and log.txt files should you experience any issues. Otherwise, let us know if it works OK. Thanks!

Might help to update to the latest version and attach copies of your pinballx.ini and log.txt files in reply to this thread is still a problem.

Likely an enhancement request. Please post here:

Gotcha! Since Touchplay is derived from PinballX, you should be able to install LEDBlinky plugin. Here is the link to the LEDBlinky site.

Hi there! Help us help you by attaching copies of your pinballx.ini and log.txt files to this thread so they can be reviewed. Likely, it is something simple, but knowing the details that these files provide help us to ask targeted questions and provide more direct instruction. Thanks!

Likely this will have to be configured via MFME. I just did a brief "bing" search and came up with the following: Ensure your PAC drive is properly connected to your MFME cabinet. You may need to configure the PAC drive settings within MFME to recognize it You can control button lighting with a PAC drive. Load a game in MFME, enter edit mode, and configure the button settings to light up the desired buttons. MFME-Light-Control with Pacdrive - EMULATOR Help & Advice - Fruit-Emu.

Moved! A Touchplay expert will be with you shortly...

Glad it's all sorted! Have a great day!

Not a problem! That is the correct location and files! Try enabling Sample Grabber setting under Display Settings within the Setup Wizard. Or edit GameEx in Notepad & change UseSampleGrabber=False to UseSampleGrabber=True Save and exit, then restart GameEx. Let us know if that fixes the issue. Thanks!

Hi there - two things to remember when reporting an issue: First, make sure you are posting in the General subforum. I found this post in the FAQ subforum. Second, attach copies of your gameex.ini and log.txt files to your thread (no copy & paste of their content, please!). These are often needed to help us help you quickly! This may have been addressed, but I need the files to confirm your current settings first. Thanks!

TIE Fighter Total Conversion news!

Unfortunately, I would use up in gas driving to the nearest Micro-Center to me at a loss of any savings: Jacksonville FL cannot even keep Best Buy alive - actually, that is on Best Buy. They used to be awesome, now they just suck.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 expected to make a comeback in mid-march

First it was TPM 2.0. Windows 12 will be "subscription only" for the core, modular, and require an NPU chip for AI processing... 🖕🏼that! https://tech4gamers.com/windows-12-reportedly-relasing-2026-modular-ai-focused-os/

UPDATE (FINAL) - As much as this has been a learning lesson, I have decided to end this build due to several reasons: First, given the limiting nature of the very proprietary architecture (motherboard, PSU, chassis) I am at the limits of what this system can do. That is not to say that it cannot play any games. It certainly can! BUT, I have another build on an older DDR3 system that knocks it out of the park in comparison, even working well in 1440p! Here is a summary of the anticipated FPS performance (1080p) across various genres of Windows 11 vs. Bazzite for this build: Second, given the skyrocketing costs of RAM, SSD (NVME, m.2 & regular SATA SSD. This is forcing me to dial back some of my ambitions and pull the 1 SATA SSD & 4TB HDD for use in other projects. A 1TB 7200 HDD will be added to replace the 4TB HDD for backups, storage, etc. All other upgrades will be left and the build put up for sale locally. It's been fun, but the home economy dictates a more "draconian" and practical approach going forward for now.

MAJOR REBUILD - Spook – F‑4E Phantom II Tribute Build MK2 *NEW* CPU: Intel Core i7‑4790K “Devil’s Canyon” (LGA1150, 4.4GHz) *NEW* Motherboard: MSI Z97 Gaming 5 (ATX, DDR3, PCIe 3.0 x16, ALC1150 Audio) *NEW* Memory: 32GB G.SKILL Ares DDR3‑2133 (4×8GB) GPU: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC 8GB GDDR6 Primary SSD: TEAMGROUP AX2 1TB SATA III SSD Secondary SSDs: 2× Silicon Power Ace A58 2TB SATA III SSDs HDD: WD Black 4TB 7200RPM SATA III PSU: be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W 80+ Gold (Modular) Case: be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow (ATX, USB‑C, 2×140mm PW2 fans) CPU Cooler: be quiet! Pure Rock 2 Black (120mm PWM) Additional Case Fan: be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM WiFi/Bluetooth: OKN WiFi 6E AX5400 PCIe (Intel AX210, BT 5.3) USB 3.0 Front Panel Header + USB: OKN PCIe to 20Pin + Type-E Internal Card, RIITOP PCI-e x1 to (19+1) Pin USB 3.0 Socket and USB C Type-e (A Key) Front Panel Header Expainsion Adapter 5Gbps *NEW* Monitor: Lenovo ThinkVision P24q‑20 (23.8", QHD 2560×1440, IPS, 60H Chanced upon some new (used) parts for a really good price. Original Spook build guts will be implanted into a Thermaltake V3 Black Edition ATX Mid Tower Computer Case and recombined with some other new (used) parts to put up for sale along with a few other systems COMING SOON!

Per Gemini AI: NVIDIA supports GeForce GTX 10-series GPUs on Windows 10 with driver updates, including Game Ready drivers, until October 2026. While major optimizations for new games may cease sooner, critical security and stability updates will continue until that date, despite Windows 10 itself approaching end-of-life. • Driver Availability: Current drivers can be downloaded from NVIDIA's official website (https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/drivers/) or the NVIDIA App. • Support Timeline: Regular, frequent game-ready updates are expected to transition to quarterly updates, with full support ending in October 2026. • Performance: While the cards remain functional, they may not receive performance optimizations for the newest, most demanding titles as they approach end-of-life. • Recommendation: Keep your drivers updated to the latest available version (e.g., 353.30 or newer) to ensure maximum compatibility. [2, 3, 4, 5, 6] The GTX 10-series (Pascal architecture) has been well-supported, but after 2026, users should anticipate reduced support for new features. [3] Note that AI responses may include mistakes. [1] https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/07/nvidia-announces-end-of-gpu-driver-updates-for-geforce-10-series-windows-10/ [2] https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kAeBtGpkXzE [3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfM31zjlIR8 [4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7sLJlRMMU0 [5] https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/drivers/ [6] https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/drivers/details/86510/ Sorry you asked, yet? But wait - there's more AI blah blah blah for you! NVIDIA’s driver support for GPUs before the GTX 10‑series (Pascal) is now split into two categories: legacy “frozen” feature support limited security‑only support, depending on the architecture. The key point is that no pre‑Pascal GPU receives Game Ready feature updates anymore, and several older architectures are now on long‑term legacy branches. 🧩 Where support stands today (pre‑GTX 10xx) — Kepler (GTX 600 / 700 series) — Fully legacy Kepler desktop and mobile GPUs are now maintained only through Legacy GPU drivers, not the mainline unified driver. NVIDIA explicitly classifies these as Legacy GPUs that receive only periodic compatibility updates for Linux components (kernel, X.org) but no new features or optimizations. Nvidia On Windows, Kepler support ended earlier, and these GPUs no longer receive Game Ready updates. 🧱 Maxwell (GTX 750 / 750 Ti / 900 series) — Feature support ended Maxwell is newer than Kepler but still pre‑Pascal, and NVIDIA has officially ended Game Ready Driver support for Maxwell GPUs as of October 2025. After that date, Maxwell receives security updates only, delivered quarterly until October 2028. Techweez This includes cards like: GTX 750 / 750 Ti GTX 950 / 960 / 970 / 980 / 980 Ti Titan X (Maxwell) 🧱 Pre‑Kepler (Fermi, Tesla, older Quadro) — Long retired These architectures were moved to legacy branches years ago and no longer receive updates beyond occasional Linux compatibility patches. They are effectively end‑of‑life. 🧩 How NVIDIA organizes legacy support NVIDIA maintains several Legacy GPU driver branches, each tied to a specific generation. These branches receive: Kernel/X.org compatibility updates (Linux only) No new features No Game Ready optimizations No Windows feature updates The 470.xx branch is one example, covering many Kepler GPUs. Nvidia 🕒 Current driver lifecycle context NVIDIA’s driver lifecycle table shows that older branches (R550, R545, R535, etc.) have already ended active support, with only LTSB branches receiving extended security updates. endoflife.date This aligns with the broader trend: pre‑Pascal hardware is aging out of active support entirely. 📌 Summary by architecture (pre‑GTX 10xx) Architecture Example GPUs Current Status Maxwell GTX 750/750 Ti, GTX 900 series Game Ready support ended Oct 2025; security updates until Oct 2028 Kepler GTX 600/700 series Fully legacy; no Game Ready support; limited Linux compatibility updates Fermi & older GTX 400/500 series End‑of‑life; legacy only, minimal maintenance 🧭 What this means for your builds (mine specifically but good info) Given your interest in retro‑modern builds and balanced GPU/CPU pairing, this support landscape matters: GTX 660 / 760 / 780 (Kepler) → Legacy only; still fine for retro gaming but not ideal for modern OSes or drivers. GTX 960 / 970 / 980 (Maxwell) → Still viable, but feature support has ended; security updates continue through 2028. GTX 1060 / 1070 / 1080 (Pascal) → First generation still receiving Game Ready updates until October 2025, then security‑only. The key point is that no pre‑Pascal GPU receives Game Ready feature updates anymore, and several older architectures are now on long‑term legacy branches. So there you have it!

UPDATE: I may have landed a Thermaltake V200 Tempered Glass Edition Mid-Tower Computer Chassis. Given the paucity of DDR4-based systems and doubling of RAM & storage, I may scale back to a higher-end DDR3 system with Windows 10 IoT Enterprise which will receive essential security updates through 2032. They are still viable systems for most games and definitely fit in the realm of daily driver with light to moderate gaming. Your thoughts? Stay tuned...

DM sent. No need to hurry. I anticipate that this will take a while to complete but will be worth the effort!

Yes and thank you! I've been going through my own stash(es) sorting through cables, WiFi adapters, keyboards and mice. Monitors. Too damned many - most are office grade with DVI-D and VGA, but no Display Port or HDMI. Some will complete a build or two. Some stuff is heading to a hazardous & e-waste event in a month or two - about time according to my wife.

And the requested pinballx.ini please. Thanks!