Hey folks! 
I would love your help re-creating a mini-FAQ for three-button-friendly games. Thanks in advance, you bastages 
The back story: A long time ago, at the magicengine forum, I was compiling a list of games that benefitted from the three-button pad.
Unfortunately, the magicengine forums crashed and we lost ~2+ years worth of conversation (apparently, back-ups were infrequent).
Three-Button-Friendly Games (TBFG* FAQ)  |  | |
AVENUE Pad 3 (NAPD-1001)
(NEC AVENUE) | PC BLASTER (ACP-01)
(シュールド・ウェーブ/タケル) | *Yes, "TBFG"
sounds ludicrous. |
Raison d'être: Three-button pads can re-map SELECT or RUN to BUTTON III. For certain games (such as
Forgotten Worlds), using BUTTON III can make it easier to play (less awkward than using SELECT or RUN). For most games, however, the "benefit" of re-mapping is dubious, at best. Often, using SELECT or RUN is not awkward and therefore does not hinder gameplay.
NONETHELESS, this FAQ lists all the games that could conceivably benefit from BUTTON III. These "three-button-friendly games" give Avenue Pad3 its raison d'être! Yes, you can use button III to adjust thruster speed (Blazing Lazers, Soldier series, Cybercore), activate special weapons (flamethrower/grenades in Bloody Wolf), and toggle maps/status screens (sundry RPG's).
Please follow this format for submissions:[ul][li](1) GAME TITLE:[/li][li](2) MAP BUTTON III TO: (Select) or (Run)[/li][li](3) Function of (Select) or (Run):[/li][li](4)
Optional, but greatly appreciated... COMMENTS/ADVICE! (i.e. Share any tactics/strategy concerning III/Select/Run you use in game)[/li][li](5)
Optional, but greatly appreciated... SCREENSHOTS! (e.g. title screen, button III in action, interesting/rarely documented moments in game, etc.)[/li][/ul]
Please make corrections! Contribute ADDITIONAL info/screenshots!
Afterburner II[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
RUN[/li][li]Function of (Run):
Afterburners[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE: Double-tap to engage.[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Air Zonk[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
SELECT[/li][li]Function of (Select):
Fires rear thrusters to damage enemmies behind you.[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE:
[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Akumajō Dracula X: Chi no Rondo[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
SELECT[/li][li]Function of (Select):
Item Crash[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE:
[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Barunba[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
RUN[/li][li]Function of (Run):
Rotate cannons counter-clockwise[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE:
[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Battle Royale[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
SELECT[/li][li]Function of (Select):
Perform special moves by pressing RIGHT/LEFT on direction pad + SELECT[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE: "You die!"[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Blazing Lazers (GunHed)[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
SELECT[/li][li]Function of (Select):
Adjust speed of ship (cycle through 4 thruster levels)[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE:
[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Bloody Wolf[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
RUN[/li][li]Function of (Run):
Special Weapons (grenades/flash bombs/flamethrower) & dismounting from motorcycle.[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE:
[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Burai (HASAGYAKU NO YUSHI DENSETSU)[ul][li]
[/li][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
SELECT[/li][li]Function of (Select):
Brings up status screen (see below).[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE:
[/li][li]
[/li][/ul]
Cyber Core[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
SELECT[/li][li]Function of (Select):
Adjust speed of ship (4? thruster levels)[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE:
[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Download[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
SELECT[/li][li]Function of (Select):
Adjust speed of ship (4 thruster levels)[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE:
[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Dragon's Curse[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
RUN[/li][li]Function of (RUN):
Inventory Screen[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE:
[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Exile[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
SELECT[/li][li]Function of (Select):
Menu[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE: "There is more than one way to access a menu." --colloquial saying[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Final Match Tennis[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
RUN[/li][li]Function of (Run):
Lob[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE:
[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Final Soldier[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
SELECT[/li][li]Function of (Select):
Adjust speed of ship (cycle through 3 thruster levels)[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE:
[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Forgotten Worlds[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
SELECT[/li][li]Function of (Select):
Rotates character counter-clockwise.[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE:
[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Gate of Thunder[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
SELECT[/li][li]Function of (Select):
Adjust speed of ship (cycle through 3 thruster levels)[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE:
[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Golden Axe[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
SELECT[/li][li]Function of (Select):
Special Attack (Magic Spell)[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE:
[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Gradius II[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
SELECT[/li][li]Function of (Select):
Shoot/Bomb/Power-up[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE:
Go to "Options" menu to configure buttons.[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
John Madden Football[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
RUN[/li][li]Function of (Run):
Passing[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE:
[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Legendary Axe 2[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
RUN[/li][li]Function of (RUN):
Special attack (bombs)[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE:
[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Martial Champion[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
RUN[/li][li]Function of (RUN):
High Attack[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE:
[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Metamor Jupiter[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
SELECT[/li][li]Function of (SELECT):
Morph ship form (3 forms)[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE:
[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Neutopia[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
RUN[/li][li]Function of (RUN):
Inventory Screen[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE:
[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Popful Mail[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
RUN[/li][li]Function of (RUN):
Menu Screen[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE: Saving yourself the extra moment to access healing can save your hide during the action. [/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Riot Zone[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
RUN[/li][li]Function of (RUN):
Desperation Move[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE:
[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
SideArms[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
RUN[/li][li]Function of (RUN):
Brings up WEAPON SELECT menu.[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE:
[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Soldier Blade[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
SELECT[/li][li]Function of (Select):
Adjust speed of ship (cycle through 2 thruster levels)[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE:
[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Spriggan mk2[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
SELECT[/li][li]Function of (Select):
Toggles between weapons (in sequential order).[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE:
[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Street Fighter II'[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
RUN[/li][li]Function of (Run):
3rd kick or punch attack.[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE:
(+) Better than using just the RUN button. (-) Still much worse than using a real 6-Button pad.[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Super Star Soldier[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
SELECT[/li][li]Function of (Select):
Adjust speed of ship (cycle through 3 thruster levels)[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE:
[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Turrican[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
SELECT[/li][li]Function of (Select):
Switches/selects special weapons.[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE: Handy in heated situations...[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Valis III[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
RUN[/li][li]Function of (RUN):
Change character[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE:
Cycle through 3 playable characters--Yuko, Char, Varna--with different abilities.[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
Ys III[ul][li]MAP BUTTON III TO:
SELECT[/li][li]Function of (SELECT):
Brings up MENU screen[/li][li]COMMENTS/ADVICE:
[/li][li]SCREENSHOTS:
[/li][/ul]
