Author Topic: ACT-LABS NEW GUN MODEL (Read 4644 times)

Superdude · « **on:** May 25, 2005, 08:57:10 pm »

Just talked with Act-Labs, they got some of the new guns in. In is a totally different casing. The guns are heavier and look realistic. (IE small .38 cal)

Can't wait!!!!

DreamArcades · « **Reply #1 on:** May 25, 2005, 09:01:09 pm »

Really?
I spoke to one of their lead sales people about 1 week and 1/2 ago. They assured me that if I bought a lot of their pre-order light guns they would send their customers to me.
They said there wasn't much profit in them so they were not going to produce any more.

There's wasn't much of a discount even if I brought 100 guns, so I decided not to proceed. I guess it was a good thing!
-Mike

sc1103 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 25, 2005, 09:15:45 pm »

I wish I had $80 burning a hole in my pocket

(Steals Rampy's line

)

*shrug*

JODY · « **Reply #3 on:** May 25, 2005, 09:18:30 pm »

Can't see how they would have people preorder and then fill with a different model.

Kremmit · « **Reply #4 on:** May 25, 2005, 10:18:19 pm »

Quote from: JODY on May 25, 2005, 09:18:30 pm

Can't see how they would have people preorder and then fill with a different model.

Considering that the number one complaint about the old ones was the casing, they could probably get away with it.

I wonder if that's what they're actually doing, though. Very confusing.

Lilwolf · « **Reply #5 on:** May 25, 2005, 10:42:05 pm »

If you order a new one... but like the older model better.... I'll trade you!

Superdude · « **Reply #6 on:** May 25, 2005, 11:18:10 pm »

When I talked to them today, they stated that they had 500 orders and this was a great success for them. They were surprised at all the orders. They also said pictures will be up of the new gun in a couple of days!!!!

bizquick · « **Reply #7 on:** May 25, 2005, 11:36:30 pm »

I'm confused, does this mean the pre-order will consist of the new gun style ?

IntruderAlert · « **Reply #8 on:** May 26, 2005, 02:35:14 am »

vibez · « **Reply #9 on:** May 26, 2005, 04:06:20 am »

LOL

steptoe · « **Reply #10 on:** May 26, 2005, 09:39:23 pm »

I want one.

Is there if any a distributer in australia

??

ARe act-labs taking orders now

??

Chris · « **Reply #11 on:** May 26, 2005, 10:26:08 pm »

They should make shells available to those who already have the older style...

coasternuts · « **Reply #12 on:** May 26, 2005, 10:35:54 pm »

Would probably get a lot MORE pre-orders if we knew for sure and had a picture of the new casing.

Would probably get a lot LESS pre-orders if the supposed new gun from E3 show would show up. Whatever happened with that?

armax · « **Reply #13 on:** May 26, 2005, 11:16:05 pm »

Quote from: Superdude on May 25, 2005, 08:57:10 pm

Just talked with Act-Labs, they got some of the new guns in.

Crazy Cooter · « **Reply #14 on:** May 27, 2005, 12:48:04 am »

Skeptic!
* points at armax *

Skeptic!
* points at self *

It still shows the old style on the countdown:
http://www.act-labs.com/

paigeoliver · « **Reply #15 on:** May 27, 2005, 12:52:22 am »

The PC lightgun DOES work with the D9200, right?

Kremmit · « **Reply #16 on:** May 27, 2005, 01:24:22 am »

Quote from: paigeoliver on May 27, 2005, 12:52:22 am

The PC lightgun DOES work with the D9200, right?

Pretty sure that's what KevSteele was using when he did his review at Retroblast.

paigeoliver · « **Reply #17 on:** May 27, 2005, 01:28:35 am »

Quote from: Kremmit on May 27, 2005, 01:24:22 am

Quote from: paigeoliver on May 27, 2005, 12:52:22 am
The PC lightgun DOES work with the D9200, right?

Pretty sure that's what KevSteele was using when he did his review at Retroblast.

Ok, wanted to double check that BEFORE I spent $91. I don't even particularly want a lightgun all that much, but my cabinet has a slot cut for one, so I am going to get one.

Lilwolf · « **Reply #18 on:** May 27, 2005, 07:05:28 am »

different people had different results.

I believe you have to combine the h/vsync to get the guns to work. (or something similar)

So its not a problem with the CRT... but with the multiple ways to wire it.

JODY · « **Reply #19 on:** May 27, 2005, 01:31:09 pm »

This just throws more questions in the air. They going to fill the preorders with the old gun and then come out with a new one? Fill preorders with new gun? Too many questions... Don't see how they can show pics of the old case and fill with the new...that is like bait and switch...even if it is what most would want.

Chris · « **Reply #20 on:** May 27, 2005, 01:36:21 pm »

If this is the last run of guns ever, I have a hard time imagining that they'd go to the effort of redesigning them...

dabone · « **Reply #21 on:** May 27, 2005, 01:38:46 pm »

STOLEN FROM RETROBLAST

For you arcade-cabinet enthusiasts, the ACT-Labs light gun works perfectly with the Wells-Gardner D9200 arcade monitor (see review). Unfortunately, I wasn't as lucky with the Ultimarc ArcadeVGA card

Flinkly · « **Reply #22 on:** May 27, 2005, 02:03:47 pm »

well, after such a large tunrout, maybe they'll redesign it all and offer a new gen of gun to us...

of course, that'll probably piss some people off who paid too much to begin with.

Timstuff · « **Reply #23 on:** May 27, 2005, 04:08:16 pm »

I still say $90 is daylight robbery, especially for a gun that flashes your screen white and constantly needs re-calibration. :\

Superdude · « **Reply #24 on:** May 27, 2005, 11:59:49 pm »

If you don't believe it, call the freakin 1-800 number on their site and ask!!!!
Geez....

armax · « **Reply #25 on:** May 28, 2005, 12:19:59 am »

Exactly, someone please call and confirm.

Kremmit · « **Reply #26 on:** May 28, 2005, 01:38:46 am »

Quote from: armax on May 28, 2005, 12:19:59 am

Exactly, someone please call and confirm.

You're someone, aren't you?

NoOne=NBA= · « **Reply #27 on:** May 28, 2005, 01:48:23 am »

I'm NoOne, so I guess I'm out by default.

hulkster · « **Reply #28 on:** June 22, 2005, 04:58:06 pm »

are there any updates on this? did someone call?

AlanS17 · « **Reply #29 on:** June 22, 2005, 05:08:25 pm »

I wouldn't spend that kind of cash on a funny-looking space zapper, but I might consider it for a heavy-duty, works-out-of-the-box gun.

armax · « **Reply #30 on:** June 22, 2005, 06:04:33 pm »

Quote from: Kremmit on May 28, 2005, 01:38:46 am

Quote from: armax on May 28, 2005, 12:19:59 am
Exactly, someone please call and confirm.

You're someone, aren't you?

As are you....

Superdude · « **Reply #31 on:** June 22, 2005, 09:22:26 pm »

If no one else will confirm, I will call and ask were are the pics they said they would post....

Lilwolf · « **Reply #32 on:** June 23, 2005, 09:57:37 am »

I still think they aren't going to change the model.

Why? They stopped taking pre-orders and are ONLY building enough for those preorders...

So why would they? It wont bring them a single dollar more.

Sure, if they did get rid of the ray gun look... more people would preorder (or reorder if they look good enough).... But since they aren't taking any more orders their time is wasted... in fact... they will only get complaints from people who already own one...and want a matching set.

BarontheFirst · « **Reply #33 on:** June 23, 2005, 10:19:07 am »

Well no matter what they do I ordered one.

If it is the last run I had to shell out the green! I am hoping for a new shell but quess what.... It still works no matter what it looks like. Granted I am not all that thrilled about holstering it to the side of my cab as a ray gun so ya it will be pulled out as I need it. As far as a new shell yes I would like to know for sure especially since I would also want a matching set and at the same time not have to buy two more guns.

AlanS17 · « **Reply #34 on:** June 23, 2005, 01:41:47 pm »

I can't find a good reason why they won't just start making them again on a regular basis. Maybe they weren't making too much money to begin with. From my understanding, though, they had no plans of stopping production until some sort of disaster cleaned out their stock. If they were making money, why wouldn't they just keep making them? Something just doesn't seem right.


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