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How did Neo‑Geo controllers contribute to the feel of arcade gaming?

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The Neo-Geo AES controller featured an arcade-style six-button layout, hefty build, and responsive microswitches traits that felt unprecedented in home consoles. How did playing on that controller at home shape your perception of arcade authenticity, and did it influence how you approached other fighting or beat-’em-up games? Do you think modern fight sticks capture that same magic, or has something been lost in translation?

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The Neo-Geo controller's microswitched joystick created distinct tactile feedback that mimicked arcade cabinets. Unlike rubber membrane controllers from competitors, each directional movement produced an audible click that provided confirmation of inputs. This physical feedback loop was essential to recreating the arcade experience and influenced fighting game execution techniques.

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