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Anyone ever build a wall mount arcade game ? / my concept picture
CheffoJeffo:
--- Quote from: Blanka on January 23, 2009, 08:49:59 am ---Please can anyone explain the "Cabaret" concept in cab-land for me?
Where does the name come from?
What is the characteristic element of a Cabaret cabinet?
What is different compared to a regular cabinet?
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In cab-land, cabaret refers to a smaller, less imposing version of the upright cabinet, also referred to as a "mini". Because they are shorter, they typically have the monitor laid back and the top of the cabinet does not protrude as far forward as an upright.
as opposed to
As for where the name came from, I can only guess that the cabinets were designed for use in restaurants, cafes,etc. as entertainment provided in addition to the meal. :dunno
Dartful Dodger:
Great ideas and executions.
Flat screens might actually save arcade games.
I've said this before your kids aren't going to want to have a refrigerator sized machine that plays the same games that are on their watch. A week after you die your daughter-in-law is going to throw that game you’ve spent 100s of hours and 1000’s of dollars on, right into a dumpster.
dreamakuma:
--- Quote from: CheffoJeffo on January 23, 2009, 09:13:03 am ---
--- Quote from: Blanka on January 23, 2009, 08:49:59 am ---Please can anyone explain the "Cabaret" concept in cab-land for me?
Where does the name come from?
What is the characteristic element of a Cabaret cabinet?
What is different compared to a regular cabinet?
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In cab-land, cabaret refers to a smaller, less imposing version of the upright cabinet, also referred to as a "mini". Because they are shorter, they typically have the monitor laid back and the top of the cabinet does not protrude as far forward as an upright.
as opposed to
As for where the name came from, I can only guess that the cabinets were designed for use in restaurants, cafes,etc. as entertainment provided in addition to the meal. :dunno
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Thanks!! I had no clue my cab was a cabaret. It was smaller than my x-men but it was my first cab and I had no clue. I learned something new.
spacies:
--- Quote from: CheffoJeffo on January 22, 2009, 09:12:30 pm ---Well spacies is one of the best cab builders I have ever seen and he is making these and selling them with success in a pretty small geographic market, so my guess is that they work pretty well.
Having said that, your points are well taken.
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Thanks for the kind words Cheffo.
I like to build things different. There are plenty of old full size cabs available so why try and compete with those. Someone is going to see an old cab for $100 or a new one for $1000. People who don't know or care will buy the cheap one. Now if you have something unique, then you instantly get their attention. The only time I build a replica of an 80's machine is if someone asks me to build it. I don't build those to have sitting around because they just don't sell as well.
Today I am delivering a skinny one of these to a local Burger Bar who buy these from me for their stores. Why? Because floor space is an issue.
Here is one on site:
I have built it in their colours and used their logos. Now if it were only full size cabs then you would have this problem.
Full size cab vs Skinny. LMAO, you make the choice. Yes the backs of them were lined up level.
I have several 80's machines and I love the designs, the smell and the way they play. But to replicate them in todays market is business suicide IMO.
Ummon:
Forgot to mention the Terminus one is pretty cool. The CP angle might be a little steep, though. As for Spacies Mspac, and that 'MAME' ghettodish found, groovy.
Oh, and 'Johnny's Arcade' is the one I was talking about last time.