RELEASE NOTES FOR THE SpaceOrb 360 3-31-97 ---------------------------------------------------- This Readme file contains Release Notes for the SpaceOrb 360 game controller, and the SpaceWare RealLife 3D Software, version 4.7 At the end of this file are the email, Web and ftp addresses for contacting Spacetec IMC Corporation over the Internet. Installation Procedures: DOS Installation ---------------- Copy Spc47dos.exe to a tempoary directory (a directory with no files in it). Change to the tempory directory and type Spc47dos.exe, then press the enter key. This will cause a group of files to appear in the temporary directory. You then type install and press the enter key, and follow the instructions. To run set up and DOS games --------------------------- 1. Run the DOS Game Launcher in DOS, a) From DOS: type SPACEBAL from your SpaceOrb directory b) From Win95: Choose DOS Game Launcher from the SpaceOrb start menu. 2. If the game is not already in the list, choose Add/Remove Games, then add the game. 3. If the game is in the list, select the game's name, then hit the ENTER key. The following is a list of all the DOS games we support: --------------------------------------------------------- Blake Stone A: FIRE B: TURBO_FIRE C: OPEN D: WEAPON_UP E: SINGLE_AXIS F: PAUSE Movements: Slide Left & Right, Move Forward & Backward, Turn Left & Right Platforms: DOS Versions: All Commercial Versions NOTE: The Mouse must be chosen as the controller for this game. NOTE: Do not touch the ball while in a game menu or the action may be interpreted by the game as a request to QUIT. Corridor 7 A: FIRE B: TURBO_FIRE C: OPEN D: WEAPON_UP E: SINGLE_AXIS F: PAUSE Moves Supported : Move Forward Backward, Turn Left & Right Platforms: DOS Supported Versions: All Commercial Versions NOTE: The Mouse must be chosen as the controller for this game. NOTE: Do not touch the ball while in a game menu or the action may be interpreted by the game as a request to QUIT. Dark Forces A: FIRE B: FIRE_SECONDARY C: USE D: FAST_FORWARD E: WEAPON_UP F: MAP Movements: Slide Left & Right, Jump Up & Crouch Down, Move Forward &Backward, Look Up & Down, Turn Left & Right Platforms: DOS Versions : All Commercial Versions Descent & Descent II Test Flight A: FIRE_PRIMARY B: FIRE_FLARE C: FIRE_SECONDARY D: FORWARD_THRUST E: DROP_BOMB F: MAP Movements: Slide Left & Right, Slide Up & Down, Move Forward & Backward, Turn Up & Down, Turn Left & Right, Roll Left & Right Platforms: DOS Versions: Version 1.4 and All Commercial Versions NOTE (Test Flight Only): You must have more than 8MB RAM to run under Windows 95. NETWORK PLAY: Simply select the MULTIPLAYER OPTION in the game. Descent II A: FIRE_PRIMARY B: FIRE_FLARE C: FIRE_SECONDARY D: AFTERBURNER E: FORWARD_THRUST F: MAP Movements: Slide Left & Right, Slide Up & Down, Move Forward &Backward, Turn Up & Down, Turn Left & Right, Roll Left & Right Platforms: DOS Versions: All Commercial Versions NOTE: You must have more than 8MB RAM to run this game under Windows 95. NETWORK PLAY: Simply select the MULTIPLAYER OPTION in the game. DOOM & DOOM II A: FIRE B: TURBO_FIRE C: OPEN D: FORWARD_THRUST E: WEAPON_UP F: BACKWARD_THRUST Movements: Slide Left & Right, Move Forward &Backward, Turn Left & Right Platforms: DOS Versions: All Commercial Versions and Versions beyond 1.4 NETWORK PLAY: Select Add/Remove Game from the Launcher Menu and install the. You may then select Net DOOM from the Launcher. Duke Nukem 3D A: FIRE B: CENTER_VIEW C: OPEN D: JUMP E: INV_RIGHT F: INVENTORY Movements: Slide Left & Right, Jump & Crouch (v1.2 only), Move Forward & Backward, Look Up & Down, Turn Left & Right Platforms: DOS Versions: Shareware v1.1 & Up & All Commercial Versions DOS NOTE: WHEN FIRST PLAYING THE FULL VERSION (not shareware), run setup.exe in the Duke3D directory, select Controller Setup, select Choose Controller Type and then select Keyboard + External. Select Controller Setup, then select Change External Program Name and type in spwduke.exe. NETWORK PLAY: Select Add/Remove Game from the Launcher Menu and install the network version of the game. You may then select Net DUKE from the Launcher. Heretic A: FIRE B: TURBO_FIRE C: USE D: FORWARD_THRUST E: WEAPON_CYCLE F: ARTIFACT_USE Movements: Slide Left & Right, Move Forward & Backward, Look Up & Down, Turn Left & Right Platforms: DOS Versions: v1.2 & Up NOTE: The Heretic 1.2 patch is provided on the SpaceOrb CD-ROM NETWORK PLAY: Select Add/Remove Game from the Launcher Menu and install the network version of the game. You may then select Net HERETIC from the Launcher. Hexen A: FIRE B: TURBO_FIRE C: USE D: FORWARD_THRUST E: JUMP F: ARTIFACT_USE Movements: Slide Left & Right, Fly Up & Down, Move Forward & Backward, Look Up & Down, Turn Left & Right Platforms: DOS Versions: DOS: All Commercial Versions NETWORK PLAY (DOS ONLY): Select Add/Remove Game from the Launcher Menu and install the network version of the game. You may then select Net HEXEN from the Launcher. Hive A: FIRE B: not_used C: not_used D: not_used E: not_used F: not_used Movements: Move Left & Right, Move Up & Down Platforms: Windows 95 Versions: All Versions MechWarrior 2 & MechWarrior 2 Mercenaries A: FIRE_WEAPON B: CYCLE_WEAPON C: THROTTLE_UP D: THROTTLE_DOWN E: NEXT_TARGET F: TARGET_RETICLE Movements: Turn Left & Right, Look Up & Down, Look Left & Right Platforms: DOS Versions: DOS - All Versions NOTES (DOS ONLY): 1. While holding down the C button, push the PowerSensor forward to adjust throttle speed. Hit the C button once to reset the throttle. 2. While holding down the D button, push or pull the PowerSensor forward or backward to adjust the zoom factor . 3. While holding down the D button, push or pull the PowerSensor up or down to adjust pilot's view. Hit the F button once to reset the pilot's view. 4. This game is not customizable and can only be run in HORIZONTAL mode. Choose the Options menu in the game and choose Cockpit Controls. Select Custom Configuration and choose Load Custom 4 at the lower left part of the screen. Quake A: Attack B: Jump/Swim Up C: Look D: thru F: not used Movements: Forward & Back, Look Left & Right Platforms: DOS, Windows 95 Versions: DOS: v1.06 and up (shareware & retail) Win95: GL Quake v3.28, WinQuake v1.0, QuakeWorld v1.5 NOTE: Shareware v1.0 can only be used with the SpaceOrb with the Generic Mouse Driver installed and running. To switch the Forward/Back directions on the PowerSensor, hit the OFO button once. Check our Web site for the latest info. Rise of the Triad A: MAP B: FIRE C: OPEN D: SWAP_WEAPON E: AIM F: PAUSE Movements: Slide Left & Right, Jump Up & Crouch Down, Move Forward &Backward, Look Left & Right, Spin Left & Right Platforms: DOS Versions: All Commercial Versions NOTE: This game is not customizable and can only be run in HORIZONTAL mode. Spear of Destiny A: FIRE B: TURBO_FIRE C: OPEN D: WEAPON_UP E: SINGLE_AXIS F: PAUSE Movements: Slide Left & Right, Move Forward &Backward, Turn Left & Right Platforms: DOS Versions: All Commercial Versions NOTE: The Mouse must be chosen as the controller for this game. NOTE: Do not touch the ball while in a game menu or the action may be interpreted by the game as a request to QUIT. Strife A: ATTACK B: TURBO_FIRE C: OPEN D: USE_INV E: JUMP F: CHANGE_WEAPON Movements: Slide Left & Right, Jump, Move Forward & Backward, Turn Left & Right Platforms: DOS Versions: All Versions Tekwar A: SHOOT B: USE/OPEN/CLOSE C: RUN D: CENTER_VIEW E: JUMP F: MAP_MODE Movements: Slide Left & Right, Jump Up & Crouch Down, Move Forward & Backward, Look Up & Down, Spin Left & Right Platforms: DOS Versions: All Commercial Versions NOTE: Customization & activation of the SpaceOrb is done through the Setup Utility in the Tekwar game directory. NOTE: This game is not customizable and can only be run in HORIZONTAL mode. Wolfenstein 3D A: FIRE B: TURBO_FIRE C: OPEN D: WEAPON_UP E: SINGLE_AXIS F: PAUSE Movements: Slide Left & Right, Move Forward & Backward, Turn Left & Right Platforms: DOS Versions: All Commercial Versions NOTE: Do not touch the ball while in a game menu or the action may be interpreted by the game as a request to QUIT. NOTE: The Mouse must be chosen as the controller for this game. X-Wing A: FIRE B: TRACK C: MOUSE_MODE D: WEAPON_CHANGE E: FIRE_CHANGE F: PAUSE Speed Up & Down, Turn Up & Down, Turn Left & Right, Roll Left & Right Platforms: DOS Versions: All Commercial Versions NOTE: The Mouse must be chosen as the controller for this game. _________________________________________________________ Contacting Spacetec IMC over the Internet Email - mail@spacetec.com, spaceorb@spacetec.com Email any questions or comments to the above address. Make sure to have SpaceOrb 360 in the Comment Line. 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