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RetroBlast Video Review: SlikStik Arcade Cabinet
Minwah:
--- Quote from: PileOfMonkeyCrap on October 07, 2003, 08:17:32 pm ---I always see people post about their lack of "woodworking skills". You're not building a house to live in, you're building a cabinet. Trust me, I had no woodworking skills to brag about when I started building systems and retrofitting cabinets. But you know what, it's not difficult, especially if you're going to follow plans. If you can follow directions, then you can follow plans to build a cab.
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Yeah, I was just in a whining mood before, I realised a few problems with my design...I'm not following any plans ::)
SlikStik-Christian:
--- Quote from: PileOfMonkeyCrap on October 07, 2003, 05:55:22 pm ---I've decided the price isn't fair. I'm just commenting on a public product and a public review and offering my opinion.
Another poster was correct, a *complete* mame cabinet (including monitor/TV, PC, controller, etc) could be purchased for $1300-$1500.
Another person mentioned how much of a time saver it would be. Not really. There's still the PC to load and configure, a light fixture and marquee to add, sound system to install, monitor to install, wiring/connections, sideart, power strips, system power button, etc. Anyone who's built or retrofitted and existing cabinet knows there much more to do after the cab is complete.
After all, it *IS* an arcade cab and has withstood player abuse, moving to and from arcades/auctions/warehouses, been converted, etc.
Just a shame with the adundance of original arcade cabs available so inexpensively, that someone would have to buy a piece of furniture instead of a real cabinet.
Rick
Rick,
Being a handy cabinet builder and arcade enthusiast as I know you are, I just thought I would chime in seeing how you are really downplaying our new cab so much...
It was you who have already purchased 5 SlikStik Classic units already, wasn
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Frostillicus:
--- Quote from: SlikStik-Christian on October 08, 2003, 09:03:10 am --- Being a handy cabinet builder and arcade enthusiast as I know you are, I just thought I would chime in seeing how you are really downplaying our new cab so much...
It was you who have already purchased 5 SlikStik Classic units already, wasn
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hyiu:
--- Quote from: PileOfMonkeyCrap on October 07, 2003, 08:14:55 pm ---I have a full MAME system for sale right now for $1200. Athlon 1ghz PC fully loaded with a Dreamcast + 20 games, MP3s, 800 music videos, PC games and MAME. Uses a Sharp 27" TV (s-video to PC) as the monitor and includes a universal cable descrambler. Watch cable TV, DVDs via the player in the PC, connect any console gaming systems, etc. A 2 player X-Arcade is the control panel and also includes the Dreamcast connection cable, so the Dreamcast games can be played arcade style. An RF wireless keyboard with thumb trackball is included for full PC use. There is a storage area that the keyboard can be placed when not being used, and this is where the Dreamcast, USB hub and Quickcam are stored as well.
Shipping via Yellow Freight to Ohio would be in the ballpark of $300.
Let me know if you're interested and I can provide pics. I'd rather not ship though because I prefer to setup & display the system to my customers, but I'll make an exception in your case since you know what you're doing.
Fresh out of my factory called "The Workshop".
Rick
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if you can include everything and sell at $1200 and make a profit out of it.... plz post a few pics here and let us see what yours look like....
maybe you'll get a few orders !!!.... then we'll see if you can deliver as you said......
anyway... Another nice review.... Kevsteele.....
nice cab.... slikstick.....
PileOfMonkeyCrap:
I can keep the price down down low because I bought a large quantity of excellent Virtua Fighter cabs at a great price. So, no need to build a cabinet since I'm using existing quality arcade cabs to start with. These cabs are so roomy and can accomodate large monitors, large PCs, control panels, console systems, stereo and AV equipment, etc.
Normally I don't sell the complete systems for $1200 though. This is one that I built with a friend and I'm just looking to sell it to recoup my investment in all the parts. I went 50/50 with the friend and he's not able to buy out my half, so I just want to sell it quickly and be done with it.
Rick
--- Quote from: hyiu on October 08, 2003, 10:04:03 am ---
--- Quote from: PileOfMonkeyCrap on October 07, 2003, 08:14:55 pm ---I have a full MAME system for sale right now for $1200. Athlon 1ghz PC fully loaded with a Dreamcast + 20 games, MP3s, 800 music videos, PC games and MAME. Uses a Sharp 27" TV (s-video to PC) as the monitor and includes a universal cable descrambler. Watch cable TV, DVDs via the player in the PC, connect any console gaming systems, etc. A 2 player X-Arcade is the control panel and also includes the Dreamcast connection cable, so the Dreamcast games can be played arcade style. An RF wireless keyboard with thumb trackball is included for full PC use. There is a storage area that the keyboard can be placed when not being used, and this is where the Dreamcast, USB hub and Quickcam are stored as well.
Shipping via Yellow Freight to Ohio would be in the ballpark of $300.
Let me know if you're interested and I can provide pics. I'd rather not ship though because I prefer to setup & display the system to my customers, but I'll make an exception in your case since you know what you're doing.
Fresh out of my factory called "The Workshop".
Rick
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if you can include everything and sell at $1200 and make a profit out of it.... plz post a few pics here and let us see what yours look like....
maybe you'll get a few orders !!!.... then we'll see if you can deliver as you said......
anyway... Another nice review.... Kevsteele.....
nice cab.... slikstick.....
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