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Maybe buying an "Aliens" arcade machine tomorrow and I need more info!
Coin-Op:
The Craigslist listing: http://panamacity.craigslist.org/ele/2025189391.html
I've been talking with this guy for a few days now, and I'm finally going to be able to go look at the machine in person. I've looked up the information in KLOB about the machine, and the only thing irking me is that the picture in the ad looks a bit different then the cab that he is selling. Now then, I look to the gurus of gaming for knowledge on what might be a great or terrible purchase for me. My woodworking skills are so bad that they scare small children, so I planned on using this machine to convert to MAME.
Now, the questions I have about this are:
Is there a way to tell if this is an original or a conversion? The guy says that both sides are painted black for whatever reason.
How easy would it be to remount that monitor in a different position? It looks to be cabaret style, but id like to angle is up so its flat facing out.
How easy would it be to rebuild the control panel and make it bigger? Its got quite the slant on it and I couldn't imagine trying to play a fighter on it.
Should I actually convert it, or restore it and flip it for a different machine?
The guy says that the monitor is "clear and without burn in" but that will be decided tomorrow when I go check it out.
Any information on this would be awesome! Thanks in advance, dudes!
CheffoJeffo:
Looks like a classic TAITO cab. Lots of folks love them, but not great to try and change.
orion:
That seems to me a lot of money to spend on something your just going to gut and convert to MAME. If it was an original cab in decent condition that you could restore, that price isn't so terrible. If you look around I'm sure you can find an empty Neo Geo cab for cheap, or possibly free that would be better suited for a MAME conversion.
Malenko:
--- Quote from: CheffoJeffo on October 25, 2010, 05:46:32 pm ---Looks like a classic TAITO cab. Lots of folks love them, but not great to try and change.
--- End quote ---
spot on. I could totally see that being a jungle king conversion. Its a bit limited for MAMEing and well you can probably get a better cheaper cab that'd be more suited for it. so here's your answers, from me, in order:
Its a conversion, most cabs that get converted have the sides painted black
a giant pain in the ass that will never quite "look right"
see previous answer.
restore and flip sound great in theory, I'd advise just getting a different cab
that's not a question.
good luck either way!
Coin-Op:
Thanks so much for the quick replies! That makes the decision a bit easier to make for sure! I'll keep my eyes peeled for a better machine, but unfortunately, I live in a small town without much for picking up cabs. I guess I'll just have to be patient!