Three-Button-Friendly Games (TBFG FAQ)

esteban · 09/01/2012, 12:15 PM

Quote from: guest on 08/29/2012, 07:58 PMI really want to pick up a 3 button controller.

My goal is to create "3-button controller LUST" amongst all the members of the forum. I don't care if you have a standard controller or one of those crazy 6-button controllers...

LUST FOR 3-buttons

...and my work is complete.

wilykat · 09/07/2012, 06:58 PM

(1) GAME TITLE: Gradius
(2) MAP BUTTON III TO: (RUN)
(3) Function of (Select): pause
(4) Optional, but greatly appreciated... COMMENTS/ADVICE! If your 3 button pad has hold feature, use it for slo motion! Rapid fire on button II works fine as well during slow mo but you may need to hold button I for a second to buy power up.

(1) GAME TITLE: Salamander
(2) MAP BUTTON III TO: (RUN)
(3) Function of (Select): pause
(4) Optional, but greatly appreciated... COMMENTS/ADVICE! If your 3 button pad has hold feature, use it for slo motion! Rapid fire on button II works fine as well during slow mo

turboswimbz · 09/07/2012, 07:56 PM

Esteban, I am amazed at your ability to put these lists together so quickly. Not only informative but, you've got me interested in release dates, the 3 button controller, as well as the sounds of the TG16.

Keep up the great work.

Now off to see if I can find a damn 3 button controller.... Lust has arrived.

esteban · 09/30/2012, 08:36 AM

Quote from: turboswimbz on 09/07/2012, 07:56 PMEsteban, I am amazed at your ability to put these lists together so quickly. Not only informative but, you've got me interested in release dates, the 3 button controller, as well as the sounds of the TG16.

Keep up the great work.

Now off to see if I can find a damn 3 button controller.... Lust has arrived.

You are too gracious, thank you

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Quote from: wilykat on 09/07/2012, 06:58 PM(1) GAME TITLE: Gradius
(2) MAP BUTTON III TO: (RUN)
(3) Function of (Select): pause
(4) Optional, but greatly appreciated... COMMENTS/ADVICE! If your 3 button pad has hold feature, use it for slo motion! Rapid fire on button II works fine as well during slow mo but you may need to hold button I for a second to buy power up.

(1) GAME TITLE: Salamander
(2) MAP BUTTON III TO: (RUN)
(3) Function of (Select): pause
(4) Optional, but greatly appreciated... COMMENTS/ADVICE! If your 3 button pad has hold feature, use it for slo motion! Rapid fire on button II works fine as well during slow mo

Instead of listing the "Poor Man's Slow Motion" for each game, I'll make a general notice about it in the beginning of the FAQ.

BUT DON'T LET THAT STOP YOU FROM FINDING MORE GAMES FOR the humble TBFG FAQ

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PunkCryborg · 10/21/2012, 07:42 PM

I want to add, for valis III run and down is used to slide which is totally ridiculous with a standard pad but with a ave iii it works like a charm

KnightWarrior · 10/24/2012, 03:00 AM

QuoteAir Zonk

MAP BUTTON III TO: SELECT
Function of (Select): Fires rear thrusters to damage enemmies behind you.
COMMENTS/ADVICE: ???
SCREENSHOTS: ???

I gotta try this when I get my Avenue Pad 3

QuoteStreet Fighter II'

MAP BUTTON III TO: RUN
Function of (Run): 3rd kick or punch attack.
COMMENTS/ADVICE: (+) Better than using just the RUN button. (-) Still much worse than using a real 6-Button pad.
SCREENSHOTS: ???

Like playing on a 3 Button Genesis Controller switching with the Start Button

Duo_R · 08/08/2015, 02:28 PM

Would like to revive this thread as there has to be more 3 button friendly games

esteban · 08/08/2015, 03:38 PM

Quote from: Duo_R on 08/08/2015, 02:28 PMWould like to revive this thread as there has to be more 3 button friendly games

Ha!

I bet more undocumented (in this thread) games could be found if folks investigated all the RPG/ARPG that might do something useful with RUN/SELECT.

Psycho Punch · 08/08/2015, 05:43 PM

(1) GAME TITLE: Silent Debuggers
(2) MAP BUTTON III TO: Run
(3) Function of (Select): Fire secondary weapon (Grenade/Sonic/Sleep Launcher)
(4) COMMENTS/ADVICE: Play the game on an Avenue Pad 3 or under/overuse all secondary weapons. It's hard to fire properly and accurately when you have to press RUN to do so.

Duo_R · 08/08/2015, 08:55 PM

(1) Antlantean / Santalantean
(2) MAP BUTTON III TO: RUN
(3) Function of RUN: Emergency Warp (because you almost doomed Atlantis!!!)
(4) COMMENTS/ADVICE! Just discovered this functionality and it works great. This is a great 3 button game. No surprise 3 button pad was supported.

Quote from: guest on 01/29/2011, 01:09 PMI LOVE THE AVE. 3 PAD.

yeah!

Duo_R · 08/08/2015, 08:58 PM

I know the Avenue 6 gets alot of criticism, but any interest? I have a new mod for the Avenue 6.

Duo_R · 08/08/2015, 09:01 PM

That's awesome, I actually just discovered this works really well with Ave 3 today. In fact, with the weird controls it's almost a must have for this game. Nice add!

Quote from: guest on 08/08/2015, 05:43 PM(1) GAME TITLE: Silent Debuggers
(2) MAP BUTTON III TO: Run
(3) Function of (Select): Fire secondary weapon (Grenade/Sonic/Sleep Launcher)
(4) COMMENTS/ADVICE: Play the game on an Avenue Pad 3 or under/overuse all secondary weapons. It's hard to fire properly and accurately when you have to press RUN to do so.

Duo_R · 08/08/2015, 09:06 PM

Special Criminal Investigation

MAP BUTTON III TO: SELECT
Function of (Select): Turboboost
COMMENTS/ADVICE: When starting the game, make sure you select the 2nd control scheme. Now you can boost with button 3
SCREENSHOTS:

Antlantean / Santalantean

MAP BUTTON III TO: RUN
Function of RUN: Emergency Warp
COMMENTS/ADVICE: This is a great 3 button game. No surprise 3 button pad was supported. Helps prevent Atlantis from being doomed / Christmas being ruined
SCREENSHOTS: ???

Quote from: guest on 01/29/2011, 01:09 PMI LOVE THE AVE. 3 PAD.

yeah!

GreatBlue Swirlof99 · 08/09/2015, 08:59 AM

There's a three button controller for PCE? So does it work well with street fighter?

esteban · 08/09/2015, 11:48 AM

Quote from: GreatBlueSwirlof99 on 08/09/2015, 08:59 AMThere's a three button controller for PCE? So does it work well with street fighter?

It would work, but controls are silly.

Get a proper AVE 6 pad if you really want a serious time.

If you are more casual with SFII, then use standard pad.

csgx1 · 08/09/2015, 02:51 PM

Quote from: Duo_R on 08/08/2015, 08:58 PMI know the Avenue 6 gets alot of criticism, but any interest? I have a new mod for the Avenue 6.

I was thinking about this mod before. Seems like it would be an awesome mod. I'm definitely interested in hearing more about it. Are you able to switch between a 3button and 6button mode? Would both run and select be mapped?

Duo_R · 08/09/2015, 03:21 PM

Yep you can switch between 6 and 3 mode.

The bottom 3 buttons become the Button 3 mode and Button 3 toggles between Select and Start.

Quote from: csgx1 on 08/09/2015, 02:51 PM
Quote from: Duo_R on 08/08/2015, 08:58 PMI know the Avenue 6 gets alot of criticism, but any interest? I have a new mod for the Avenue 6.
I was thinking about this mod before. Seems like it would be an awesome mod. I'm definitely interested in hearing more about it. Are you able to switch between a 3button and 6button mode? Would both run and select be mapped?

Digi.k · 01/18/2017, 07:38 PM

Another thread brought back from the dead

Shin Megami Tensei
Map button III to RUN button for the first person town/dungeon map

Arkhan Asylum · 01/20/2017, 12:16 PM

Atlantean uses Run / B3 for Warping

esteban · 01/20/2017, 07:50 PM

Quote from: guest on 01/20/2017, 12:16 PMAtlantean uses Run / B3 for Warping

"Button III"

Is the fancy way to spell it out, but I understood your cryptic message

Quote from: Digi.k on 01/18/2017, 07:38 PMAnother thread brought back from the dead

Shin Megami Tensei
Map button III to RUN button for the first person town/dungeon map

Damn!