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Repurpose furniture at right height for lightweight stand-up MAME machine?
snorpmeister:
--- 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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So has anyone purchased this model? If so, what's the final product look like? Or better, how does it function. Although I love the artistry of cabs, I just want something that functions reasonably well and it portable.
GibsonRiddler:
I had something similar for a desk. Same basic style, it served it's purpose but doesnt hold up for a long term use.
snorpmeister:
UPDATE:
I decided to go ahead and purchase a 60-in-1 multicade. Very glad I did. For the price I paid at auction (~$500), it beats anything I personally could have built or set-up myself. Sure would like to add a spinner for Arkanoid... Such a fun game but a lot less so with a cherry ball 4 position joystick--but that stick is amazing for Pacman. Plays just like I remember.
MTPPC:
I recently installed a 60 in 1 in a cabinet with a 4-way joystick. I'm really enjoying mr. do! right now. While the sound leaves a little to be desired, the gameplay is great for a novice like me.
wweumina:
Please let this thread go away. Friends don't let friends repurpose furniture into an arcade 'cabinet'. If u really don't have/don't want to learn the skills then build/buy a control panel and place it on a desk.