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The Avrus Arcade Project "Conquest" [4 player, 3 TB, 2 spinner] (WiP)
Avrus:
I couldn't come up with a decent title, so that seemed appropriate enough.
Basing most of this out of the Project Arcade book of course.
This is my first attempt at a cab, so far so good.
I've started up a project log at avrus.blogspot.com to detail the work and provide photos and costs along the way.
The project will be a 4 player cab with three trackballs, 2 spinners, 1 dedicated 4 way. I'm sure the first reaction of most people is to cringe at the thought of 3 trackballs, but Rampart was one of my favorite games (I'm probably one of the few people) and myself and 2 good friends spent a great deal of money playing it.
The 4 player because I have bi-weekly poker games at my house (for the past 2 years) and it'd be nice for those who get knocked out and may not want to buy in to get some classic arcade gaming going.
My one good friend is employed in the field of CAD so he's taken up the work on the CP so that it's organized and no finger breaking will occur. The cabinet will be based on Lusid's design with some modifications.
leapinlew:
Ouch... that price tag is hurting already.
So the joystick version of Rampart doesn't work for you?
Austin.Wolff:
Klipsch Promedia 2.1 THX speakers
O_O
Pacman will never be the same...
Avrus:
--- Quote from: leapinlew on August 29, 2007, 01:46:46 am ---Ouch... that price tag is hurting already.
So the joystick version of Rampart doesn't work for you?
--- End quote ---
Well there's not much left on the price tag except for the LED lights for the coin door and the 3 trackballs. Pretty much just need to assemble at this point.
Joystick Rampart would be like using an 8 way for Pacman. It's just not the same and those who know better, know better.
Also, joystick rampart is awful. Keep in mind it's not "just" for Rampart. The trackballs will be great for the many shooter games and sports games as well.
--- Quote from: Austin.Wolff on August 29, 2007, 01:52:29 am ---Klipsch Promedia 2.1 THX speakers
O_O
Pacman will never be the same...
--- End quote ---
Lol. Since I was investing so much time and money into it, it's going to double as a jukebox while poker is on. The interface and trackball should add some nice nostalgia for scrolling through the songs.
leapinlew:
While not the arcade experience, me and my buddies loved Rampart on the NES. Good luck with your build, I'll be checking it out.