Author Topic: New book coming? (Read 46753 times)

saint · « **Reply #40 on:** January 21, 2011, 05:06:40 pm »

Speak of the devil, my author's copies arrived today! Don't know where the production chain is for the rest but they should be arriving soon

wp34 · « **Reply #41 on:** January 22, 2011, 10:51:49 am »

I received this in my email last night.

Hello,

We have received new release date information related to the order you placed on January 06 2011. The item(s) listed below will actually ship sooner than we originally expected based on the new release date:

John St. Clair "Project Arcade: Build Your Own Arcade Machine (Wiley Red Books)"
Previous estimated arrival date: February 03 2011
New estimated arrival date: January 26 2011

SammyWI · « **Reply #42 on:** January 22, 2011, 05:25:04 pm »

Just got an Email from Amazon saying that the book has shipped.

struisje · « **Reply #43 on:** January 24, 2011, 06:20:47 am »

Quote from: SammyWI on January 22, 2011, 05:25:04 pm

Just got an Email from Amazon saying that the book has shipped.

Yes, I got that Email too, what a nice surprise.

Rando · « **Reply #44 on:** January 24, 2011, 09:13:20 am »

Woot,
Exciting! Planning on ordering my Cab this weekend and starting button/stick organization process. Awesome!

Dan the Man · « **Reply #45 on:** January 24, 2011, 09:34:59 pm »

Got my copy today, great book so far. One thing I noticed though was the lack of info on Japanese parts. No info on the many offerings of joysticks and buttons from Seimitsu or Sanwa parts, which was a bit disappointing.

Dr Zero · « **Reply #46 on:** January 25, 2011, 09:43:21 am »

Greetings from Amazon.com.

We thought you'd like to know that we shipped your items, and that this completes your order.

Shipped via UPS Tracking number: (estimated delivery date: January 26, 2011).

wp34 · « **Reply #47 on:** January 25, 2011, 07:14:35 pm »

Got mine today.

There is a typo on page 490. Bender's real name is Bender Bending Rodríguez.

SammyWI · « **Reply #48 on:** January 25, 2011, 09:51:33 pm »

Got mine yesterday, but I wasn't home until today. Just flipped through, looks good. Over 500 pages of info!

Generic Eric · « **Reply #49 on:** January 28, 2011, 10:40:06 pm »

I'm told the package came on Tuesday the 25th. We didn't get back from vacation until Thursday.

britinva · « **Reply #50 on:** January 31, 2011, 10:40:43 am »

Mine arrived on 25th - so far I like

Rando · « **Reply #51 on:** January 31, 2011, 12:03:16 pm »

Got mine over the weekend, much bigger than expected, and I'm working my way through the control panel chapter in preparation for ordering some buttons/sticks. I especially like the line in the beginning that asks you not to loan the book to friends, you should instead tell them to order their own copy.

Nice!

scream1973 · « **Reply #52 on:** January 31, 2011, 10:53:48 pm »

Got mine today.. lots of good lil tidbits from skimming it already.. i am in the midst of my cabinet build.. just layed down the first coat of poly tonite

BobA · « **Reply #53 on:** February 01, 2011, 12:36:56 am »

Got my notice. In transit from Amazon.ca

opt2not · « **Reply #54 on:** February 01, 2011, 01:46:22 pm »

Quote from: BobA on February 01, 2011, 12:36:56 am

Got my notice. In transit from Amazon.ca

Me too! Just got my notice today.

Shipped
Delivery Estimate: Feb 3 2011

ChicagoDave · « **Reply #55 on:** February 02, 2011, 10:54:01 am »

Just ordered mine. Can't wait...

saint · « **Reply #56 on:** February 02, 2011, 11:16:51 am »

Thanks everyone - hope you all enjoy it

dgame · « **Reply #57 on:** February 02, 2011, 12:05:28 pm »

Just ordered the book.

Donkbaca · « **Reply #58 on:** February 02, 2011, 02:58:42 pm »

Got mine the other night! Very cool!

Epyx · « **Reply #59 on:** February 02, 2011, 10:14:14 pm »

Just ordered and downloaded the Ebook and then promptly ordered the hardcopy

Rando · « **Reply #60 on:** February 03, 2011, 12:00:19 pm »

Finished my first skim of the book, now off to construction phases and more in depth reading.

And today I got an Amazon refund of $0.19 due to their Pre-Order price guarantee... Woot, more money for buttons!

opt2not · « **Reply #61 on:** February 03, 2011, 06:15:12 pm »

Amazon actually delivered when they said they would!

BobA · « **Reply #62 on:** February 03, 2011, 07:30:13 pm »

amazon.ca delivered mine today. 1 day before it was scheduled to arrive.

Epyx · « **Reply #63 on:** February 03, 2011, 10:33:53 pm »

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Amazon actually delivered when they said they would!

Mine says the 7th but hope its before that as it has shipped. Love the 2600 sticks in the background opt2not

opt2not · « **Reply #64 on:** February 04, 2011, 04:23:20 am »

Quote from: Epyx on February 03, 2011, 10:33:53 pm

Mine says the 7th but hope its before that as it has shipped. Love the 2600 sticks in the background opt2not

haha, thanks! It was a secret santa gift at the office. Limited silkscreen print from some gaming-savvy online site ...I figured I'd frame it and leave it on my desk as a tribute. Got my Atari Flashback hooked up beside my desk as well, for some impromptu Yars Revenge, or Asteroids breaks. Though the atari version of Asteroids isn't the greatest IMO. Can't wait till my Asteroids Cocktail restore is done, then it'll be so on!

Epyx · « **Reply #65 on:** February 05, 2011, 05:03:17 am »

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Can't wait till my Asteroids Cocktail restore is done, then it'll be so on!

No doubt!

And looky what arrived 2 days ahead of schedule:

bleargh · « **Reply #66 on:** February 25, 2011, 02:16:34 pm »

Got an unexpected package in the mail today... Saint's new book! w00t!

Unexpected; came as a birthday gift from my brother-in-law (who apparently knows just what I wanted).

Although my cab is basically done (minus some rewiring I need to do to get the LEDs hooked up), I'm going to enjoy reading this. As for my rewiring? When doing it the first time I managed to wire the LEDs up backwards (wrong polarity). All of them. At least I was consistent. Doh!

dextercf · « **Reply #67 on:** March 05, 2011, 07:54:59 am »

Got the book a few weeks back.
One note from me, I'd pay more for a book with colored pictures and the cd-rom is kinda hard to navigate trough..
But a great book, by all means!

saint · « **Reply #68 on:** March 05, 2011, 09:58:51 am »

Yeah, I was disappointed they wouldn't do color photos in the book that's why I insisted on a companion CD with pictures and other stuff.

dextercf · « **Reply #69 on:** March 05, 2011, 01:03:11 pm »

Quote from: saint on March 05, 2011, 09:58:51 am

Yeah, I was disappointed they wouldn't do color photos in the book that's why I insisted on a companion CD with pictures and other stuff.

Sure helped alot!
How did you like that CD content? Kinda goes with the retro feel of the subject of MAME..

blackzc · « **Reply #70 on:** May 23, 2011, 03:55:08 pm »

The first book is great. I use to read it just to read it knowing id use the info later. But i have to know, why are you not my friend?

saint · « **Reply #71 on:** May 23, 2011, 04:09:52 pm »

I never did find out why they put that on the cover

steveh · « **Reply #72 on:** June 01, 2011, 03:36:59 pm »

Ive been gone from the arcade scene for a few years. Whats new in this book. is it worth buying if i already have the old one?

Donkbaca · « **Reply #73 on:** June 01, 2011, 04:11:17 pm »

A LOT of updates, discussion about LCD monitors, updated vendor lists, and yes its worth it, its only 20 bucks and a good reference.

steveh · « **Reply #74 on:** June 27, 2011, 02:32:18 pm »

Ok i bit the bullet and ordered it.

wizkid32 · « **Reply #75 on:** November 14, 2011, 01:24:07 am »

Just found out about this. Great to see an updated version! Borrowing it from the local library. If I like it, I'll order it at amazon...

steveh · « **Reply #76 on:** November 15, 2011, 03:45:24 pm »

Hey i dont have the book near me, and im wondering if it has a pdf copy of the book on the cd? if it does id like to load that into my ipad.

wizkid32 · « **Reply #77 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:40:57 pm »

Ooooohhhhhh. Shiny!

I love the new additions. I will grab the kindle version when I have a chance.

steveh · « **Reply #78 on:** January 17, 2012, 09:14:27 pm »

Finally got around to looking, the cd does not have a pdf version. :-(


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