Gutted centipede for $50?

[Rok]

I'm thinking this is a "very yes" but just wanted to double check with you people who know more about pricing than I...

[Level42]

Depends how gutted it is...is the trackball still there ?

PCB ?

Power Supplies ?

[Rok]

Only the cabinet itself with side art, no guts.

[Ginsu Victim]

I'd sure as hell give $50 for it.

[TelcoLou]

That's what I paid for mine

[Level42]

I bet the easiest way to turn it into a Centipede/Millipede is getting a 60in1 and a switching power supply. And a monitor and trackball of course....

[sfrascella]

Where is it? If it's near me I will go take a look and let you know if it's worth it.

[Rok]

I'll let you know if I decide not to grab it

[ptistheboss]

I bet the easiest way to turn it into a Centipede/Millipede is getting a 60in1 and a switching power supply. And a monitor and trackball of course....

You know with people giving away computers on craigslist I imagine the easiest way to turn it back to centipede would get a free comp off craigslist (even a 300mhz is fast enough) and use Mame. I'm sure you could also get a free 19inch monitor no problem.

Then you just need an ipac and controls and speakers. Much easier than getting a power supply and all the jamma stuff. If you really want to use a real arcade monitor get an ATI card and run that 15khz program.

Also if you use dos you can right a batch file that will boot straight into the game. I think the Mame route could be much cheaper (and more authentic that a dodgy 48-1)

[CheffoJeffo]

I bet the easiest way to turn it into a Centipede/Millipede is getting a 60in1 and a switching power supply. And a monitor and trackball of course....

You know with people giving away computers on craigslist I imagine the easiest way to turn it back to centipede would get a free comp off craigslist (even a 300mhz is fast enough) and use Mame. I'm sure you could also get a free 19inch monitor no problem.

Then you just need an ipac and controls and speakers. Much easier than getting a power supply and all the jamma stuff. If you really want to use a real arcade monitor get an ATI card and run that 15khz program.

Also if you use dos you can right a batch file that will boot straight into the game. I think the Mame route could be much cheaper (and more authentic that a dodgy 48-1)

I'll disagree with the "much easier" assessment. Wiring is wiring. I find wiring JAMMA with an authentic monitor to be much easier than messing about with other stuff (I haven't wired a MAME cab anything but JAMMA since my first MAME cab).

As for the computer part ... I would use a 60-in-1 (since ... doh ... the 48-in-1 doesn't support trackballs) or a Centipede-to-JAMMA converter, but same result can be achieved with a low-end PC (and if you want to interface with that PC, I would use a JPac).

As far as specifics with cost goes, I won't say much (!) since saint has asked us not to mention the price of xx-in-1 boards.

I would tend to lend some credence to the advice of Level42 ...

 

[deadkenndys1105]

I wouldn't spend 50 for a gutted centipede unless it was in flawless condition.  I have a hard time spending much for a gutted cabinet unless its really nice.

[emb]

I would say go for it!

My opinion may be a little biased since I don't live in a very populated area (gutted or cheap arcade cabinets are hard to come by around here).

[Rok]

I'm having second thoughts on what I thought to be a steal. It is completely gutted and in not that great condition, a lot of the paint is off or coming off, etc.

If anyone wants it, here is the link http://dallas.craigslist.org/tag/614076634.html

My home only has enough room for one cab max, so I don't want to make a dedicated machine, which is what this one deserves, so I'm going to hope one of you guys picks it up

[Ginsu Victim]

I would say go for it!

My opinion may be a little biased since I don't live in a very populated area (gutted or cheap arcade cabinets are hard to come by around here).

Same here. I had to drive an hour down to Wichita Falls, TX just to get mine.

[Ginsu Victim]

Since that's in Arlington, DEFINITELY hold out.
There are a LOT of good cabinets in the DFW/A region.
Don't settle for that one.

[Rok]

Where would you recommend I look in the DFW area?

[Ginsu Victim]

Man, I see stuff from DFW on ebay all the time being pratically given away.
Look there and keep checking craigslist.
Also, ask on KLOV. That's how I found my Track and Field in Wichita Falls. I drove down from Oklahoma to get it.