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Title: What would make a good Horizontal mini-cab replica? (joystick controls)
Post by: Bender on May 10, 2011, 11:32:54 pm: I want to make a Horizontal micro cab to go with my Micro Donkey Kong Cab (http://T-KFiIMtj0R8AICV6B7MFlFgJgO8@r2UzztuDBcl7B2DeU4DxCxstOmkYm6O0kbbcezJ)
There are a couple other nintendo cabs, but I'd like to do a different shape and color
so far I got:

Joust
Jungle Hunt
Elevator Action
Zoo Keeper
Defender (sometimes has a joystick)

Should have joystick controls
any other suggestions?

EDIT:---------------------------------------------

Ok updated list I'm considering, keep the suggestions coming!
I would like it to be 1 joystick and a couple of buttons ( so Robotron is out)
also because the selection is slimmer than I anticipated I'm putting nintendo back in there

Joust
Jungle Hunt
Elevator Action
Zoo Keeper
Defender (sometimes has a joystick)
Mario Bros. (orange cab)
Moon Parol
Berzerker
Neo Geo (wish the art was a little more interesting on these)
Title: Re: What would make a good Horizontal mini-cab replica? (joystick controls)
Post by: opt2not on May 11, 2011, 01:07:09 am: - Street Fighter 2 Champion Edition: in a Dynamo HS-5 (don't know if you can fit a single player 6button control on there)
- Neo Geo 4-slot (red) standup
Title: Re: What would make a good Horizontal mini-cab replica? (joystick controls)
Post by: LeedsFan on May 11, 2011, 01:46:32 am: I would pick something that is considered to be a classic so that it' s instantly recognisable. Of the games you listed there only Defender comes into that bracket (possibly Joust) imo. And the problem with Defender is then people would expect it to be playable. I don't think that control scheme would work on such a small scale. But then again if anyone could pull that off it would be you. :notworthy:

What about Robotron with some buttons placed in between the sticks for other games? Will this be the same scale as the DK? Putting anything more than two action buttons in there could be a problem.
Title: Re: What would make a good Horizontal mini-cab replica? (joystick controls)
Post by: BadMouth on May 11, 2011, 08:57:03 am: Tapper or Berzerk
Title: Re: What would make a good Horizontal mini-cab replica? (joystick controls)
Post by: alfonzotan on May 11, 2011, 10:01:55 am: Moon Patrol.
Title: Re: What would make a good Horizontal mini-cab replica? (joystick controls)
Post by: leapinlew on May 11, 2011, 12:41:48 pm: Rush'N Attack!
Shinobi
Robocop
Ghouls and Ghosts
Altered Beast
Title: Re: What would make a good Horizontal mini-cab replica? (joystick controls)
Post by: Donkbaca on May 11, 2011, 12:54:21 pm: +1 neo geo 4 slot! I think those are the best looking 80's cabs and would really present some challenges in the marquee, credit counter, etc...
Title: Re: What would make a good Horizontal mini-cab replica? (joystick controls)
Post by: Vigo on May 11, 2011, 01:19:48 pm: Quote from: BadMouth on May 11, 2011, 08:57:03 am
Tapper or Berzerk
+1 on tapper
(http://www.arcade-museum.com/images/107/1074101229.jpg)

Some other suggetions....some may be tall orders, but I have seen nothing short of amazing from your mini DK.

EDIT: Sorry, I didn't notice the 1 joystick only part on your post....well, I'll leave my suggestions in tact just in case. ;)

(http://www.arcade-museum.com/images/118/1181242143125.jpg)
Paperboy....not the most impressive side artwork, but mini handlebars would be amazing!

(http://www.arcade-museum.com/images/118/118124210271.jpg)
Death Race

(http://www.arcade-museum.com/images/104/1049004587.jpg)
Crystal Castles. Vibrant artwork...

(http://www.arcade-museum.com/images/109/1092772597.jpg)
Star Wars

(http://www.retrocpu.com/mame/images/roms/t/trog_rev_la5_03_29_91.flyer.png)
Trog...some bias here :)

(http://www.cedmagic.com/history/computer-space-ad.jpg)
Computer Space ;D

(http://www.arcade-museum.com/images/107/1076172362.jpg)
Wacko - I recently found out about this, and couldn't resist adding it to the list ;D

(http://www.arcade-museum.com/images/106/1068214903.jpg)
Gauntlet
Title: Re: What would make a good Horizontal mini-cab replica? (joystick controls)
Post by: Corbo on May 11, 2011, 01:23:19 pm: I'm working on a mini (not micro) Gauntlet cab, so let me know if you go with that I can share plans\art etc.

I'd love to see a micro Robotron (2 joystick CP)
Title: Re: What would make a good Horizontal mini-cab replica? (joystick controls)
Post by: Spacejack on May 11, 2011, 02:42:51 pm: Battlezone with a monocle.
Title: Re: What would make a good Horizontal mini-cab replica? (joystick controls)
Post by: alfonzotan on May 11, 2011, 02:44:07 pm: +1 on Wacko... I double-dog dare you! >:D
Title: Re: What would make a good Horizontal mini-cab replica? (joystick controls)
Post by: Vigo on May 11, 2011, 03:18:11 pm: I never really thought about it before, but there are really not many 1 joystick horizontal games out there.....

The one horizontal 1 player machine that I would LOVE to see is actually pretty uncommon, and I don't think it is even properly emulated yet.. :'(

(http://www.arcadecollecting.com/pics/Laz.jpg)
Title: Re: What would make a good Horizontal mini-cab replica? (joystick controls)
Post by: leapinlew on May 11, 2011, 04:00:22 pm: I think the best horizontal, instantly recognizable arcade game you can do is a Dragons Lair or Space Ace
(http://retromedia.ign.com/retro/image/article/879/879909/dragons-lair-20080606034126327.jpg)
Title: Re: What would make a good Horizontal mini-cab replica? (joystick controls)
Post by: leapinlew on May 11, 2011, 04:00:39 pm: +1 for Dragons Lair!
Title: Re: What would make a good Horizontal mini-cab replica? (joystick controls)
Post by: leapinlew on May 11, 2011, 04:00:57 pm: +2 for Dragons Lair!!!!
Title: Re: What would make a good Horizontal mini-cab replica? (joystick controls)
Post by: dfmaverick on May 11, 2011, 06:48:06 pm: Can he get Dragon's Lair to play on it?
Title: Re: What would make a good Horizontal mini-cab replica? (joystick controls)
Post by: Nephasth on May 11, 2011, 07:10:39 pm: +1 on the Moon Patrol, love the side art!
Title: Re: What would make a good Horizontal mini-cab replica? (joystick controls)
Post by: alfonzotan on May 11, 2011, 07:21:20 pm: Quote from: dfmaverick on May 11, 2011, 06:48:06 pm
Can he get Dragon's Lair to play on it?

If the little computer can play back a DVD VIDEO_TS set, sure. Daphne? Your guess is as good as mine...
Title: Re: What would make a good Horizontal mini-cab replica? (joystick controls)
Post by: yotsuya on May 11, 2011, 07:42:40 pm: Moon Patrol and Elevator Action would be my votes.
Title: Re: What would make a good Horizontal mini-cab replica? (joystick controls)
Post by: Donkbaca on May 11, 2011, 07:43:57 pm: Any Taito cab... love those
Title: Re: What would make a good Horizontal mini-cab replica? (joystick controls)
Post by: Bender on May 11, 2011, 09:21:02 pm: Quote from: leapinlew on May 11, 2011, 04:00:22 pm
I think the best horizontal, instantly recognizable arcade game you can do is a Dragons Lair or Space Ace
(http://retromedia.ign.com/retro/image/article/879/879909/dragons-lair-20080606034126327.jpg)

Quote from: leapinlew on May 11, 2011, 04:00:39 pm
+1 for Dragons Lair!

Quote from: leapinlew on May 11, 2011, 04:00:57 pm
+2 for Dragons Lair!!!!

Dragon's Lair would have been my first choice but I haven't been able to find a way to run that on the wiz yet

EDIT: this just might be possible through a sega CD emulator
oh, if it works we have a winner!!!!!!!
Title: Re: What would make a good Horizontal mini-cab replica? (joystick controls)
Post by: Bender on May 11, 2011, 11:59:26 pm: Quote from: leapinlew on May 11, 2011, 04:00:22 pm
I think the best horizontal, instantly recognizable arcade game you can do is a Dragons Lair or Space Ace
(http://retromedia.ign.com/retro/image/article/879/879909/dragons-lair-20080606034126327.jpg)

DING, DING, DING, we have a winner!!!!!

I did get DL to work on the Wiz!
although the sega CD quality is not as good as the arcade, at that scale it's not bad, also it's not 100% arcade accurate one board is missing and a couple moves are a little different, but I think it will do
Title: Re: What would make a good Horizontal mini-cab replica? (joystick controls)
Post by: CheffoJeffo on May 12, 2011, 08:35:46 am: Quote from: Donkbaca on May 11, 2011, 12:54:21 pm
+1 neo geo 4 slot! I think those are the best looking 80's cabs and would really present some challenges in the marquee, credit counter, etc...

MVS came out in 1990, didn't it ?
Title: Re: What would make a good Horizontal mini-cab replica? (joystick controls)
Post by: Donkbaca on May 12, 2011, 09:33:15 am: I meant to say 90s cab
Title: Re: What would make a good Horizontal mini-cab replica? (joystick controls)
Post by: javeryh on May 12, 2011, 12:14:52 pm: I love the profile of Taito cabs so my vote would be Elevator Action.