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Kickstarter project - Ultimate Mancave, need tips please

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yotsuya:


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--- Quote from: Gravity123 on September 22, 2014, 09:20:22 am ---Are my pledge levels OK?  Are they clear or do they leave you with a lot of questions, etc.  Video to long/short, too much info, or anything else that just stands out as a mistake?  I'm hoping the price points are reasonable, I haven't seen a whole lot of Kickstarters with $1500 and up items.  Not sure how it will go so I made some lower level items such as the analog buttons and single player controller.

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I only have a minute so quick thoughts:


* Kickstarter might not approve this as it seems like more of a store/marketing than an attempt to launch a new product.  You might be able to frame it as the new hardware to upgrade you existing hardware.  The overbuild explanation thing isn't a selling point as much as it seems like you are trying to repurpose a bunch of stock you are stuck with.
* you need options between $10 -$250
* what do I get for the $250 DIY ARCADE CONTROLLER pledge?  What about this hardware is so unique?  Is the encoder plug and play between pc and xbox 360 on the fly?  The mention of a "timer board" makes me think of cheapo laggy crap
* PC specs?
* monitor specs?
* I'd redo the video and show the viewer a few examples of why the analog buttons are innovative and what else about the setup is unique and desirable.

I have many other opinions about this project.  I do not think it will be successful as it stands.

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I agree with Sharpfork's points. You'd probably have more success with a Kickstarter to get the analog buttons made and sold then you would the full machines.

Generic Eric:

I think if you had posted this as a project here, you would have received many questions about which encoder you were using, which stick, which TV and you switch from XBOX to PC.  I did Google you and saw that retroblast did a review on your (other) cab in 2005.

It looks neat.  I've thought something similar, who hasn't?  Putting a console in a cabinet.  I think you are working against the stream though.  Successful or not, Xbox/Microsoft has made an effort to take the game out to the arcade an bring it into the living room.  You are trying to take that experience out of the living room and put into a box, in the basement.  They've also made an effort to keep some of there console games off the PC, but I digress.

The game controllers are out of place as noted by others.

Where is the sync button for wireless players 3 & 4? Can all players be wireless?

I'd like to see more info about switching from players and audio from PC to xbox and back.

You should showcase scenarios where your analog buttons are a game changer.  Play one game from a cold start showcasing this cabinet.  PC or xbox.  I've seen xbox live.  Unless they have custom skinning, I know what to expect.  I've made numerous posts to the software forum posting suggestions for PC games that give you that arcade experience.  Some are better than others.  It seems like everyone uses a few buttons too many.

$250 for fight stick.  If you want buyers at that price, I think you'll have to show them more as to why its so much.  Where is the value?

In general, things that allow people to charge for MAME are met quickly citations of MAME license and general disdain if not virtual pitchforks and torches.

I hope you do well in your endeavors.  You may yield better results by selling the buttons, encoders, and your switching electronics than a whole cab, here at least.  If nothing else, search x-arcade here to see the responsive given when someone wants more.

I think that is a neat cab design.  You should consider reaching out to some of these cool cats that do the CNC cutting and working out a licensing deal on your cab design to be sold as flat-paks.  $0.99 or even $1.99 to every Joe Blow that thinks he wants to build a cab like yours but never gets around to cutting wood.  Monetize this or be content that someone got close enough by looking at the pictures.

+1 for request of PC and Monitor specs. 

+1 on advice for the video.  I mean you need a video, but it definitely looks like your trying to unload unused stock.  Beyoncé that video ASAP or sooner!

yotsuya:


--- Quote from: Generic Eric on September 22, 2014, 12:18:36 pm ---I think if you had posted this as a project here, you would have received many questions about which encoder you were using, which stick, which TV and you switch from XBOX to PC.  I did Google you and saw that retroblast did a review on your (other) cab in 2005.

It looks neat.  I've thought something similar, who hasn't?
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>:D


--- Quote ---Putting a console in a cabinet.  I think you are working against the stream though.  Successful or not, Xbox/Microsoft has made an effort to take the game out to the arcade an bring it into the living room.  You are trying to take that experience out of the living room and put into a box, in the basement.  They've also made an effort to keep some of there console games off the PC, but I digress.

The game controllers are out of place as noted by others.

Where is the sync button for wireless players 3 & 4? Can all players be wireless?

I'd like to see more info about switching from players and audio from PC to xbox and back.

You should showcase scenarios where your analog buttons are a game changer.  Play one game from a cold start showcasing this cabinet.  PC or xbox.  I've seen xbox live.  Unless they have custom skinning, I know what to expect.  I've made numerous posts to the software forum posting suggestions for PC games that give you that arcade experience.  Some are better than others.  It seems like everyone uses a few buttons too many.

$250 for fight stick.  If you want buyers at that price, I think you'll have to show them more as to why its so much.  Where is the value?

In general, things that allow people to charge for MAME are met quickly citations of MAME license and general disdain if not virtual pitchforks and torches.

I hope you do well in your endeavors.  You may yield better results by selling the buttons, encoders, and your switching electronics than a whole cab, here at least.  If nothing else, search x-arcade here to see the responsive given when someone wants more.

I think that is a neat cab design.  You should consider reaching out to some of these cool cats that do the CNC cutting and working out a licensing deal on your cab design to be sold as flat-paks.  $0.99 or even $1.99 to every Joe Blow that thinks he wants to build a cab like yours but never gets around to cutting wood.  Monetize this or be content that someone got close enough by looking at the pictures.

+1 for request of PC and Monitor specs. 

+1 on advice for the video.  I mean you need a video, but it definitely looks like your trying to unload unused stock.  Beyoncé that video ASAP or sooner!

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All good points, GE. But what does "Beyoncé that video" mean? If he likes it he should put a ring on it?

Generic Eric:



dkersten:

Maybe I am missing something here, but what would you need an analog button for?  Are there games that actually use them?

The more I think about it, I can see using it in lieu of an analog gas pedal in racing games, but otherwise I can't think of a use for it.

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