Newbie HELP!! (getting started)

[msloan]

I know what I want.  I want a box I can connect stuff to.  The box already has classic games on it.
I have seen boxes like :

http://www.highway.net.au/arcade-game-boards-kits/combo-boards/game-wizard-arcade-game-board/16386-1.html

but at least some of the members here have BAD things to say about such products.... 

Failing that, a card I put into a pc that does the same thing.

Is there a "one stop"  shop in North America?

I'm sure much of the info I want is here.  Somewhere....

Please  give me a push in the right direction

[Nephasth]

www.google.com

[PL1]

Check reply #2 in the other thread you started here.   

Also be sure to observe rule #5 -- that includes requests/hints/links to ROMs or X-in-1 boards pre-loaded with ROMs.   

BTW the product linked in reply#2 in the other thread isn't pre-loaded. 


Scott

[msloan]

Given that the board I mentioned is pre-loaded, I assumed that such products were legally available.  I was not looking for anything that was not legit.  As a complete nube, it is clear that there is much I do not know. 

[PL2]

Check reply #2 in this thread over here.


Todd

[PL1]

No biggie Msloan -- just warning of potential pitfalls that could result in the BYOAC site being sued/shut down for facilitating the sale/distribution of materials in violation of copyright law.

That's why you're not supposed to post links to X-in-1 boards -- they use copyrighted ROMs and an ancient version of MAME which is not allowed for commercial distribution/use.


Scott

[BobA]

Go for a PC and load it with all the games that you want.  Don't depend on single board solutions that are cheap and will not give a satisfactory result.   You will learn from your experience and you will have full control of your setup.  Using a used computer can result in a setup that is cheaper than a single board solution.

[msloan]

Thanks for the suggestion.  I actually agree with you, but time and skill are limiting factors.  I do like the barcade, btw!