Author Topic: Anyone seen these? [Gargantugame] (Read 9486 times)

_) (V) (-) · « **on:** December 19, 2006, 11:10:32 am »

This is the web site for a local business selling what they call :

THE GARGANTUGAME

Just wondering what you guys thought of it:

http://mycomputerguys.biz/garpro.htm

Seems a little pricy to me, and they are very careful to avoid mentioning MAME or and other TM issues.

ChadTower · « **Reply #1 on:** December 19, 2006, 11:18:03 am »

Not well done. Not attractive. Not priced well.

Kaytrim · « **Reply #2 on:** December 19, 2006, 11:32:57 am »

The CP is gargantuan and the worst excuse of a frankenpanel I have ever seen. This thing is but ugly. I went over to MAMEWold.net to look up other vender's of this type of product and there was a link at the top of the page to these guys. I am guessing that if MAMEWorld is linking to them then the issue of MAME being on it must be ok.

steveh · « **Reply #3 on:** December 19, 2006, 11:51:54 am »

it seams as if the first thing those people need to learn how to do is make a decent webpage. just looking at it is making my eyes bleed.

_) (V) (-) · « **Reply #4 on:** December 19, 2006, 11:54:06 am »

Look at the 'game list' and see all the wonderful titles it 'could' play. . .

Donkey_Kong · « **Reply #5 on:** December 19, 2006, 11:55:56 am »

I HATE to criticize negatively...

looks like they definately put effort into the projects!!

Neilyboy · « **Reply #6 on:** December 19, 2006, 12:37:09 pm »

ugh that is ugly.. i wasnt thinking my cab was going to be anythign special but dang that.. lol

neil

Kremmit · « **Reply #7 on:** December 20, 2006, 02:11:19 am »

Those cheap-o crane game joysticks are the suckiest sucks that ever sucked.

Circo · « **Reply #8 on:** December 20, 2006, 03:58:56 pm »

I would pay to have that removed from my house, can't believe that it is a commercial product. Yechh

More Cowbell · « **Reply #9 on:** December 20, 2006, 04:56:05 pm »

At least you don't need a keyboard since it appears that they mapped each and every key onto a seperate button.

mccoy178 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 20, 2006, 06:34:14 pm »

DrewKaree, is that you making these monstrosities? Located in WI I see. Who designed that cabinet? Did you see the junior model? I will give them credit, they at least started a business. I hope their wives make good money.

Angry_Radish · « **Reply #11 on:** December 20, 2006, 09:53:07 pm »

Every so often I see them spamming up the craigslist ads here in milwaukee, I have trouble imagining what sort of person would actually pay money for this..

Ryu-Is-Rad · « **Reply #12 on:** December 20, 2006, 11:58:56 pm »

Yikes. All they need are a few aesthetic/ergonomic changes, as well as a price drop. It's sad to see this kind of business opportunity and effort go to waste like this. I can only see super rich people that have never heard of the MAME scene before going for this rig. Wow, the name even manages to out-suck the actual product, and that should be one of the easiest things to get...not wrong.

tranq · « **Reply #13 on:** December 21, 2006, 01:00:56 am »

Well, just the colors and layout look late 70's. People come up with really curious names and such. I think it's like writing, for example: just cos someone writes something they think is rad, they think someone else'll think it's rad....which is often not the case.

arzoo · « **Reply #14 on:** December 21, 2006, 08:52:07 am »

None of us can copy this awsome design because it's "Patent Pending"

More Cowbell · « **Reply #15 on:** December 21, 2006, 09:13:04 am »

Quote from: arzoo on December 21, 2006, 08:52:07 am

None of us can copy this awsome design because it's "Patent Pending"

I noticed that too. That's why I'm calling my new line of monstrously ugly cabinets
"Gigant-u-normousplay". I figure everyone will love to have that word on their marquee. I'll also be selling them for $9,800 each. It is a solid business plan... mowing the lawn and drinking beer and all that. The end.

Hawkypro · « **Reply #16 on:** December 21, 2006, 12:21:04 pm »

Artwork - late 70's
Control panel - gargantuan
Cabinet - PRICELESS

Circo · « **Reply #17 on:** December 21, 2006, 01:50:29 pm »

Probably sold the first one to Grandma who would do just anything to make her grandson happy and then figured that they were in business.

Next Month on Ebay: Extremely rare Gargantumame serial number #00002 Only the second one ever made!! Don't miss this chance to own a piece of arcade history. Trust us you will be the only one you know with a cab that looks like this. Act now and we will install 10 MORE buttons for the low low rock bottom basement price of $25 each.

Only $6800 signed by the owner of Gargantmawhateveryacallit himself!!!

Stay tuned!

FrizzleFried · « **Reply #18 on:** December 21, 2006, 02:10:09 pm »

Awe come on guys...give these guys a break. At least they are TRYING...

Hawkypro · « **Reply #19 on:** December 21, 2006, 03:10:15 pm »

alright, im sure these are good guys just trying to run an honest business.

More Cowbell · « **Reply #20 on:** December 21, 2006, 04:17:44 pm »

Eff 'em, they stabbed good taste.

arzoo · « **Reply #21 on:** December 21, 2006, 04:25:54 pm »

Quote from: Circo on December 21, 2006, 01:50:29 pm

Probably sold the first one to Grandma who would do just anything to make her grandson happy and then figured that they were in business.

Next Month on Ebay: Extremely rare Gargantumame serial number #00002 Only the second one ever made!! Don't miss this chance to own a piece of arcade history. Trust us you will be the only one you know with a cab that looks like this. Act now and we will install 10 MORE buttons for the low low rock bottom basement price of $25 each.

Only $6800 signed by the owner of Gargantmawhateveryacallit himself!!!

Stay tuned!

I guess they've sold more than one!

arzoo · « **Reply #22 on:** December 21, 2006, 04:26:49 pm »

The people who operate MyComputerGuys.Biz are dedicated professionals with an expertise level that is unmatched in the industry. The meticulous attention to detail and quality craftsmanship insure that each Gargantugame will meet and exceed your expectations.

The president Mark Schneider is a passionate lifetime gamer and computer professional with over 20 years of industry experience. Schneider developed the Gargantugame prototype four years ago and perfected a system that honors the integrity of each original arcade game by playing them to their exact specifications. The games look and play just like you remember them. That was always Schneider’s main goal.

Josh Shutic is our manufacturing supervisor. A quality craftsman and dedicated worker Shutic’s expertise and leadership insure that everyone assembling Gargantugame units follows strict guidelines and produces high quality components.

Gargantugame was in commercial development for 14 months before coming to market over a year ago. The system was tested in the harshest environments and they held up perfectly so you can be assured that you have a solid gaming device that will stand the test of time.

Our tech support is available seven days a week to handle any question or concern that you may have. We make ourselves available to further ensure that your gaming experience is top notch.

Everyone at MyComputerGuys.Biz loves our GARGANTUGAME product and we go above and beyond to make sure that your experience with it is top notch. We design, build, service and support your product as if it were our very own.

Each GARGANTUGAME comes with a one year warranty. Extended warranties are available.

Circo · « **Reply #23 on:** December 21, 2006, 04:30:16 pm »

4I stand corrected....put me down for two then.

FunWithFire · « **Reply #24 on:** December 21, 2006, 05:16:58 pm »

Quote

The president Mark Schneider is a passionate lifetime gamer and computer professional with over 20 years of industry experience. Schneider developed the Gargantugame prototype four years ago and perfected a system that honors the integrity of each original arcade game by playing them to their exact specifications. The games look and play just like you remember them. That was always Schneider’s main goal.

Are they trying to claim that they came up with MAME?

Ryu-Is-Rad · « **Reply #25 on:** December 21, 2006, 09:46:04 pm »

OMG, some of those quotes are hilarious. I guess professional-esque fluff like this can't work all the time. FIRED!

JamIt · « **Reply #26 on:** December 22, 2006, 01:02:06 am »

Quote from: More Cowbell on December 21, 2006, 04:17:44 pm

Eff 'em, they stabbed good taste.

I've been giggling for a few minutes now.

Mind if I use this? With proper credits of course

More Cowbell · « **Reply #27 on:** December 22, 2006, 10:40:50 am »

Quote from: JamIt on December 22, 2006, 01:02:06 am

Quote from: More Cowbell on December 21, 2006, 04:17:44 pm
Eff 'em, they stabbed good taste.

I've been giggling for a few minutes now.
Mind if I use this? With proper credits of course

Anything found on teh innernets is fair game as proven by my stealing it from someone in the past.

Mark Schneider may be one of us. I can't believe that anyone who professes to be a passionate lifetime gamer who builds arcade cabinets would not have made it through this place. So which one of you is it?

Donkey_Kong · « **Reply #28 on:** December 22, 2006, 11:12:24 am »

Quote from: More Cowbell on December 22, 2006, 10:40:50 am

Quote from: JamIt on December 22, 2006, 01:02:06 am
Quote from: More Cowbell on December 21, 2006, 04:17:44 pm
Eff 'em, they stabbed good taste.

I've been giggling for a few minutes now.
Mind if I use this? With proper credits of course

Anything found on teh innernets is fair game as proven by my stealing it from someone in the past.

Will, you make me laugh just looking at you...You don't even have to say ANYTHING! Can i call you Will?

Donkey_Kong · « **Reply #29 on:** December 22, 2006, 11:17:57 am »

Actually what am I THINKING it's not WILL it's Robert!!

GOOO.....LAYYYYYYYYYYYY!!

More Cowbell · « **Reply #30 on:** December 22, 2006, 01:10:58 pm »

Actually it's Ron Burgundy. I'm kind of a big deal. Stay classy San Diego.
The Robert Goulet skits are hilarious too.

Donkey_Kong · « **Reply #31 on:** December 22, 2006, 03:40:35 pm »

Quote from: More Cowbell on December 22, 2006, 01:10:58 pm

Actually it's Ron Burgundy. I'm kind of a big deal. Stay classy San Diego.
The Robert Goulet skits are hilarious too.

No! More Cowbell. Don't act like it ain't really Will I'm chattin' with right here. You are Will which means you ARE Robert Goulet, in your split personality of course. I guess that makes me the REAL Donkey Kong...Damnit, why do I always have to be the big dumb one!

GOULET- I would say, WOULD be 'a big deal' 'ROUND HERE to. yea.

Will Farrel Rocked SNL...

ray_slup · « **Reply #32 on:** January 01, 2007, 05:18:13 pm »

for all you that liv in Wisconsin
they have one of these in southridge mall
i spent about a 30 seconds on it and just walked away

Xam · « **Reply #33 on:** January 01, 2007, 05:33:44 pm »

Quote from: More Cowbell on December 21, 2006, 09:13:04 am

Quote from: arzoo on December 21, 2006, 08:52:07 am
None of us can copy this awsome design because it's "Patent Pending"

I noticed that too. That's why I'm calling my new line of monstrously ugly cabinets
"Gigant-u-normousplay". I figure everyone will love to have that word on their marquee. I'll also be selling them for $9,800 each. It is a solid business plan... mowing the lawn and drinking beer and all that. The end.

LOL! I was thinking more along the lines of "Cabinet Gigante" You know...along the same line as the show "Sabado Gigante"...the show is just not quite as cheesey.

I will say, at least the guy had the testicular fortitude to start a business...not the easiest thing in the world. The product just looks as though it would leave me wanting...with the price tag...I would feel as if I just left the Proc Doc.

Xam

_) (V) (-) · « **Reply #34 on:** January 03, 2007, 09:57:55 am »

Quote

for all you that liv in Wisconsin
they have one of these in southridge mall
i spent about a 30 seconds on it and just walked away

I'd be hard pressed to spend 30 seconds in Southridge mall.
But I may, just to see this monster in action.

Where is it located? Near the movie theatre I'm guessing.

davieboynj · « **Reply #35 on:** January 03, 2007, 05:18:29 pm »

C'mon guys... You cannot beat the convenience and ecstasy that Gargantugame brings you.

kinda sounds like something that would be on zombo.com... YOU CAN DO ANYTHING AT ZOMBO.COM! THE ONLY LIMIT IS YOUR MIND!!!

ray_slup · « **Reply #36 on:** January 05, 2007, 11:37:59 am »

its in the computer store

Quote from: CykoMF on January 03, 2007, 09:57:55 am

Quote
for all you that live in Wisconsin
they have one of these in southridge mall
i spent about a 30 seconds on it and just walked away

I'd be hard pressed to spend 30 seconds in Southridge mall.
But I may, just to see this monster in action.

Where is it located? Near the movie theatre I'm guessing.

It's in some computer store.

I have to go to southridge twice a year to get my wedding ring inspected. I didn't even know they had a movie theatre.

_) (V) (-) · « **Reply #37 on:** January 05, 2007, 02:32:28 pm »

Quote

get my wedding ring inspected

Twice a year?!?

Dang, I've been married close to 20 years and don't think I've ever had this done. Hope that dosne't jinx us!

ray_slup · « **Reply #38 on:** January 06, 2007, 11:34:50 am »

yea my wife makes me do it because we got the diamonds insured, I'd rather just get a new ring if something happened insted of going to southridge twice a year


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