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Which game for me?
AUKev:
I am a newbie that has decided to get into the hobby after being addicted to video games from when Space Invaders came out...
I won an Ebay auction for NFL Blitz 99 that is in great shape that I got for $150.
On my way to pick it up is a person that has Alley Master,1942 and Silent Dragon for sale. He claims they all play great and he wants $100 each or all three for $250. It is only about 60 miles roundtrip off my route to pickup the Blitz.
Long term I want to do a MAME cabinet for playing many of my early 80's favorites. My custom CP was going to be a 2 player CP with a trackball and spinner.
My original thought was to do it with Blitz (no not tear it up, but build a custom CP and keep as much intact as possible for future dedicated blitz). Now I am wondering if I should keep the Blitz as is (if in as good of shape as quoted) and do a semi-convert of one of the other 3. I have no intention of permanently destroying a working cab, so I figure anything I do will be a temporary convert until I can build a custom cab well down the road.
Based on what little information given above, what would you recommend my course of action. For the next 1-2 years, I will only have room at my house for a single cabinet. Luckily I own a business with warehouse space, so I could store other cabinets in my climate controlled warehouse for free (can even have them plugged in for occasional breaks).
Appreciate your suggestions.
Havok:
Pick em all up - sooner or later you'll get deep into this hobby, and you will kick yourself for passing this opportunity up. Sounds like a great deal. So - I would go for it!
AUKev:
Havok, please do not encourage me. That is the way I am leaning but I was hoping someone with experience would say "Game X is your best option". ;D
I do thank you for your input though. My wife knows about the Blitz, but I am not sure what her reaction would be if I showed up with 4 cabinets. LOL!
Ginsu Victim:
Gotta agree with Havok here. You'll kick yourself later if you past this chance up.
However, if you're only going to have the Blitz, MAME it. It's not a classic, and there are PLENTY of them out there.
pupu:
Wish i found a 1942 for 100 bucks, that is my favorite game. I wouldnt pass them up for sure.