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Donkbaca:
Yeah just get that, stick a couple of dictionaries or text books under the x-arcade to get it to the right height and you are good to go
snorpmeister:

--- Quote from: Rando on July 19, 2011, 12:01:27 pm ---To get the games running and looking like they should, you just need a PC and the right software.
To get the games playing like they should, you need to build/buy a control panel for your sticks, buttons, etc.
To get it to feel like it should, you then put those components into a cabinet.

Sounds like you want to stand and play your games, but not have an actual cabinet that everything goes into.  Something like a tall desk/shelf, with the control panel mounted (in some fashion) to it, right?

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Yes, that's it Rando. Thanks for the suggestion. Would love to see photos of folks who have set-ups like that. If this isn't the correct forum for asking, where else should I check? Thanks also to others who've posted. Will definitely consider it all. Maybe it is best to wait. I've seen a $500 unit, I think on Amazon, that doesn't look too difficult to assemble. But I wonder how easy it would be to disassemble when and if I move cross-country.

Weight and size are important. Otherwise I'd have already bought, for example, a sit-down Crazy Taxi at auction or other driving games. Driving games can often go cheaply. The rub is getting them home and through the doorway if you don't have a garage to place it in.

Snorp
Well Fed Games:
No, you're at the right forum. If weight, size, and cost are an issue (and really, they are for everyone, on some level), consider a "bartop" cabinet. Lots of good examples of those here, and kits are available for that sort of thing as well.

Warning, though... first I made a bartop... now I am making a full-size stand up... and am thinking about a cocktail... it is addictive!

robertsig:
I'll help you with question #1, before you even buy a premade control panel (like the X-arcade).

How old are you, or which era of games do you want to play?  What games are important?  Do you want a spinner or trackball?

That'll get you started.

(Note that this question is not as easy as it seems.  You won't be able to play everything you remember.  Driving games may need a steering wheel and gas pedal.  'tis not easy to duplicate on a control panel unless you're a contortionist).
extendedplayarcade:
Actually that is a good frame for a mid sized cab.  Get some wood from home depot or lowes for the sides. Paint it and get some arcade artwork. Slot it for T molding.  Probably could double as a workstation too.  ummm let me know if anyone does something like this.

Arcade type workstation desk.  ummm

 :cheers:



--- Quote from: Vigo on July 19, 2011, 12:03:16 pm ---Yeah, using furniture will just look like furniture with a computer on it. That said, you can probably use just a desk like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Computer-Keyboard-drawer-Casters-Printer/dp/B002SUC7UG



Then just buy an x-arcade. It could possibly look a bit arcade-ish if you wrapped it in black cloth, but don't expect too much.

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