| Component | Recommendation | |-----------|----------------| | Platform | PC (emulator: FinalBurn Neo, MAME) or PS4/5 (ACA NeoGeo) | | Controller | Any low-latency arcade stick or DS4 – avoid wireless if possible | | Recording | OBS Studio (required for proof) | | Timer | LiveSplit (auto-splitter available for MSX, MS3) | | Input display | Show button presses on stream (anti-cheat) |