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Should I buy this Neo Geo Cab?
TopJimmyCooks:
I have the opportunity to purchase this Neo Geo cab, photo attached. It is 1 slot and comes with Final Fury 2 mvs cart. I would use it as a mame cab keeping the Neo Geo mvs system intact for . . . . posterity, resale, whatever.
Questions:
The CP doesn't look right, different overlay, 4 buttons but in a sort of diamond configuration, but pics show the CP flips forward giving access to the board/cart. Is this a conversion of some type or just a molested control panel?
U360s and new buttons, trackball in a knievel style 2 player CP are planned. Is there any value in using the jamma compatibility able to switch between a neo geo cart and the PC?
How were the monitors on these? looks like a 25"?
Overall, what's the vibe on reversible mame or restorations on these? it's local and seems priced decently, I'm going to look at it Monday. I appreciate any input- Thanks.
Savannan:
FWIW...just to make sure your getting a good deal..i found 2 neogeo cabs on craiglook...
http://texas.freevideoshopper.com/game-consoles/neo-geo-video-arcade-game2-slots.html
http://arkansas.freevideoshopper.com/game-consoles/neo-geo-mvs-2-video-arcade-system.html
TopJimmyCooks:
Thanks for the heads up Savannan. this is was a CL listing as well. It is not in as good a shape as those you linked but is priced appropriately a good bit less. Plus it's 2 minutes from my office - hopefully it's worthwhile when I check it out. Clearly it's a common cab even for a generic.
mgb:
That one from Arakansas looks really nice (from the front anyway) and its only $325
TopJimmyCooks:
It appears that there are plenty of good cabs in much better shape, which makes me less concerned about making changes. If I do buy, I would like to bring back the red/white stripe graphic on the new cp. I kind of like the idea of the patina of an older game for some reason. Maybe use a neo geo style startup vid for the fe, have one gamelist just of neo games, use a small MAME graphic for the single mini marquee, etc.
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