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[ammonk]

I just got my hands on an X-Men 4 player arcade machine and am looking at converting it into a Mame Arcade. I have been living on this website trying to figure out what I need to do to get started. I'd like to use the current controls for now (4 - 8-way joysticks w/ 3 buttons each) but make sure I build this so I can expand in the future for more buttons, trackball, etc. I am also debating if I should use the existing arcade monitor or swap it with a 19" Mitsubishi monitor I have. I'd love to get some feedback or some suggestions on what would be the best thing to do. Thanks!

[vidmouse]

Is it working and/or in good condition?

If so, you might be better off keeping it / selling it and building your
own cab from scratch or some other cab that is more of a carcass.

While X-Men isn't exactly a classic to all, I'm sure it's a  classic to some...
and it may be harder to refit than to build new, just one person's opinion.

I think there's a thread already going along those lines somewhat recently...

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=70661.0

[ammonk]

It is in pretty decent shape. It works and plays well. I have posted a few pictures on here on the cabinet and the inside.




I am sort of leaning on using this cabinet as I don't have all the tools to cut and make a cabinet from scratch.

[jfh2112]

From what I can tell from the pictures, it looks like it's in really good shape. And, if it plays well, I'd agree with vidmouse - sell it if you don't want it, and find another cab to MAME (pun intended).

Apparently, these Konami cabs are quite durable - my MK is in one & it's held up well also.

[Austin.Wolff]

I'd find a new cab to MAME.

That thing is beautiful.

BUT, if that is the style of cab you are looking for and have no reason/room to collect, I'd say MAME it.

[DaveMMR]

I'm not a big fan of that game but it is in such good shape that I would just see if you could sell it since any modifications will effectively lower the price you'd get for it.  I'm sure there are comic book fans that would be interested in this (much in the same way I'd probably be willing to pay a little more for a Simpsons cab in good condition than most people). 

That being said...  if you are to MAME it, I highly recommend you make it reversible.  Definitely keep the monitor in there (don't replace it with a 19"), replace the control panel if you want and throw a computer in the back. 

But my recommendation is with the others.  Find something else to MAME.

[Hawk Daddy]

I'll trade you my galaga for it, mine would be worth alot more fixed up, but yours is already fixed, as long as yours works of coarse.

Hawk