Hi there,
Finally at a point in my life where my wallet, time and living space can actually allow for a real arcade-sized machine.
I was hoping to offer the parameters of my Dream Machine and solicit advice on how to go about either Building it -- I've Zero experience with assembling electronics but could be willing to learn, with directives toward a tried-and-true manual or instructions (I'd need a pre-existing cabinet or a cabinet kit, as I haven't the tools/skills to cut one from scratch) -- or else Buying it from an experienced person looking to build and sell.
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CABINET: Upright, standard to arcade size. Wood grain or faux wood grain look.
MARQUEE, DECOR: Mr Do! theme
CONTROLS: Red ball joystick, Red/Green Player Buttons. (Optional bonus might be trackball for Centipede)
MONITOR: CRT, sizeable. (I don't mind spending the extra $ and dealing with the weight considerations of an 80-lb monitor, over a lightweight LCD because if I understand correctly, it will lend more to the feel of an arcade experience)
GAMES: I'm an early '80s guy: Mr. Do!, Pooyan, Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Time Pilot, Space Invaders. Simple arcade action. (Not interested in the later wave of Street Fighter, X-Men/Capcom, fighting/driving/shooting/dancing stuff. Nor do I need emulations of various home gaming systems like Nintendo, Sega, etc.). Reading about ArcadeSD, maybe that would fit the bill?
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Thanks in advance for any and all advice.
MrDoFan (John in NY)