Should the joystick or mouse port be displayed first?

FrodeSolheim · 06 February 2013, 18:09

I'm reviewing some user interface choices, and here's an open question:
- Should the joystick port (port 1) device selector be displayed above / before the mouse port (port 0) selector

(Currently, port 0 is displayed before port 1, simply because 0 < 1).

What would make most sense for new users? Of course part of the question is also: is it worth switching from todays behavior?

This question applies both to FS-UAE Launcher and the on-screen menu in FS-UAE.

nexusle · 06 February 2013, 19:00

I voted for the first point because I think the Amiga is in first line a computer and not a game console

prowler · 06 February 2013, 22:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by nexusle

I voted for the first point because I think the Amiga is in first line a computer and not a game console

Ditto.

thevoice · 06 February 2013, 22:17

well, since generation iphone hits the emulator scene the amiga uses roms.
so it's actually a console xD.

ontopic: ofcourse the mouse should be in port 0

FrodeSolheim · 06 February 2013, 22:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by thevoice

ofcourse the mouse should be in port 0

Of course

-I wasn't suggesting to renumber the ports or anything, just looking for thoughts on what is the most intuitive and/or suitable *display order* for Amiga setup.

People currently need to think (a bit) to understand that player 2 (usually) uses the device in the top selector, and player 1 the one in the lower.

Possibly just a problem for "console users"

View Poll Results: What order should the joystick port selectors have?
Display the mouse port (port 0) first, then the joystick port (port 1)	4	80.00%
Display the joystick port (port 1) first, then the mouse port (port 0)	1	20.00%
Voters: 5. You may not vote on this poll

06 February 2013, 18:09	#1
FrodeSolheim FS-UAE Developer Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Førde, Norway Age: 43 Posts: 4,043	Should the joystick or mouse port be displayed first? I'm reviewing some user interface choices, and here's an open question: - Should the joystick port (port 1) device selector be displayed above / before the mouse port (port 0) selector (Currently, port 0 is displayed before port 1, simply because 0 < 1). What would make most sense for new users? Of course part of the question is also: is it worth switching from todays behavior? This question applies both to FS-UAE Launcher and the on-screen menu in FS-UAE. Last edited by FrodeSolheim; 06 February 2013 at 18:31.

06 February 2013, 19:00	#2
nexusle Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Earth Age: 46 Posts: 500	I voted for the first point because I think the Amiga is in first line a computer and not a game console Last edited by prowler; 25 August 2013 at 23:55. Reason: Rewind.

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06 February 2013, 22:17	#4
thevoice Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: germany Posts: 149	well, since generation iphone hits the emulator scene the amiga uses roms. so it's actually a console xD. ontopic: ofcourse the mouse should be in port 0

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