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Thoughts on converting an Arcade1up cabinet
negative1:
--- Quote from: Gilrock on May 03, 2022, 11:35:54 am ---I almost tripped over an Arcade1Up at ZapCon cause I was looking forward.
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are you 7 foot tall.
all their machines now are over 60 inches+ and taller.
later
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Gilrock:
Yeah I guess that kid was 5 feet tall. Haha
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bobbyb13:
--- Quote from: negative1 on May 03, 2022, 07:10:41 pm ---
--- Quote from: Gilrock on May 03, 2022, 11:35:54 am ---I almost tripped over an Arcade1Up at ZapCon cause I was looking forward.
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are you 7 foot tall.
all their machines now are over 60 inches+ and taller.
later
-1
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Even their largest machines are still toys at this point.
There is always the potential for them to step it up and make what could be considered a real arcade machine but thus far that is obviously NOT what their business model is.
They can keep on creeping toward it, but they are in the business of selling a vibe- not a real deal experience with authentic (even if they were reproduction at this point) parts.
Sure, they play a bunch of games we know and love and sure, they are licensed but they are not built with quality components, not full size (sure as ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- not Gilrock size!) and not worth the effort to try to turn into what we all know of as a real arcade machine for a full size human.
Sorry, but ain't nothin' byoac about them.
Zebidee:
Friend of mine I hadn't seen for a while proudly contacted me the other day. He was excited to enter the "arcade cab hobby" as he'd just bought an Arcade1up.
I'm not sure if that's quite enough for membership, but whatever, I smiled and congratulated him anyway. Then let him know that if he ever wanted to get an old CRT for the real arcade experience, I could help him with that.
For him though it is enough. He gets to play the games with minimal headache and rabbit-hole diving, like we do on BYOAC. Its also the right size for his several kids and for an already busy family house. Many people don't want a large arcade machine in their living spaces. If they get bored or it breaks then it will probably get moved to the shed in a few months, and if that happens so be it.
However, if you want to go for "full membership" and do a decent arcade build to your own needs/specs, but don't want to do any major woodworking, then a flatpack is a great option to get you going quickly.
Gilrock:
Yeah I don't have a big hate for Arcade1Up's I just like poking fun at them. It looks the perfect size for that kid I saw playing one. I had to go back and watch my walkthrough video to see if I had captured a picture of them.
BTW I met Haruman from Haruman Customs at ZapCon this past weekend. He's a great guy and I would recommend his flat packs. He had some of his kits fully built at the show and they were so nice I was ready to buy that Minitendo. I own a CNC and can cut my own stuff but I would still consider his products because he's already figured out the designs.
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