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      domodan
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      If I get two Control Block to build a 4 player arcade style cabinet, do I also need a PowerBlock? Or does the ControlBlock essentially INCLUDE the PowerBlock?

      Also, what's the power button that you guys would recommend?

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        dantropie @domodan
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        @domodan the control block includes powerblock capabilities. And I believe you'll need two control blocks if you plan on doing 4plyr unless two of the controls are usb based. Someone let me know if I'm wrong.

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          petrockblog Global Moderator
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          Yes, you need two ControlBlocks to support 4 players. The capability for stackable ControlBlocks was recently added.

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