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crumptinite:
     So a guy in my area is selling one of the 12 in 1 arcade cabinets. He wants to trade it for a ps3 and I just so happen to have one that I don't play. Now my dilemma is should i make the trade and repurpose the cabinet for mame, being that I have all the components to make subtle changes. Or should I pass and build my own cabinet. Been looking around for months for an empty cabinet with no luck. If anyone has any b/g info on these cabinets it would be appreciated.

http://media.photobucket.com/image/konami%2012%20in%201%20arcade/TUYEN_TRAN/IMG_9159.jpg

Samstag:
I wonder if it's designed for the top half being removable for transport or if that's some kind of super-lazy patch job.

I'd suggest getting a good look at the thing inside and out before making a deal.  The ugly "splints" and lack of t-molding make me wonder if there are other shortcuts in that build.

crumptinite:
Well the cabinet is a legit item. Not homemade. The inner workings arent official (jamma) and the body is kinda small somewat cabaret style. And looked up and it is shipped in pieces so it can be assembled. Its not a build as in custom built. More of a cheap way to peddle the games. The brain is like one of those things you hook straight to a tv. Would prolly repurpose that part for a cocktail in the future.

CheffoJeffo:
crumptinite is mostly right ... it is not a "real" cabinet, but rather something cheap built for home use. The games are licensed.

I wouldn't choose to use this as a basis for a MAME build -- it is not all that sturdy -- but, so long as you know going in, have at it!

Samstag:
Are 3.55 PS3s worth a premium?  Mine just collects dust.

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