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How many (dedicated) games do you own? and...On what do you play MAME??
Well Fed Games:
I'm not sure if it is really a "great" debate or not... personally arcade games are fun, period, dedicated or not. I own zero dedicated cabs, and probably won't ever, unless it is a "grail" of mine that falls into my lap extremely cheap. For space, cost, and potential for creativity (I'm into having "alternate" cabs that are one of a kind), I will probably always build machines that play multiple games (they may not always run MAME, necessarily -I've got plans for old and new consoles, plug and plays, and making my own games, hopefully).
I am sure there are some other factors that make me lean towards MAME, such as my (short) attention span, not much of a skill set for restoration, and the fact that I grew up with nostalgia not so much for the arcades themselves, but for the console ports of the arcade games on the 5200 and 7800... no game was ever really a singular experience for me.
That said, if any older collectors out there are looking for someone to inherit your games (and a house to put them in), shoot me a PM! ;D
leapinlew:
Building MAME machines has caused me to strive for authenticity to the point I never looked for in an actual arcade. I can't just use a joystick or gamepad to play the classics. I have to have a hardware restricted Wico 4 way with leaf switches that is 3" tall and a 2" red ball.
In a way, my gaming hobby feels more torturous as I look for the most authentic setup for each game. Unless the game is time pilot, star castle or gyruss - those games should've been made with a spinner.
codefenix:
I built my own Mame cab. Building affords freedom and a sense of accomplishment in the end.
I used to think owning a dedicated Pac-Man would be awesome, but the logical side of my brain always prevailed. If I have to have an enormous fixture in my basement, it'd better be able to play more than just one game, and appeal to more than one guest. It's partly the same reason why I haven't gotten a pinball machine, despite how badly I'd love to have one. That and cost.
Dedicated cabinets have their places: arcades, bowling alleys, bars, Chuck E. Cheese's, Dave & Busters, and in the homes of the most die-hard, devoted collectors.
CheffoJeffo:
--- Quote from: thefearsomefearful on October 04, 2011, 02:28:07 pm ---I'm not sure if it is really a "great" debate or not... personally arcade games are fun, period, dedicated or not.
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Well said.... I happen to prefer the challenge of working on original hardware to configuring a MAME box and 100% believe that original controls are important (I would want to smack anybody who tries to tell me that playing the Exidy440 games with an ActLabs or AimTrack is worthwhile compared to the original gun), but, to each his own, and there are loads of games that I love but would never have dedicated cabs for.
--- Quote from: pinballjim on October 04, 2011, 02:21:15 pm ---I can't conceive of wasting the space on a dedicated vid anymore. Been there, done that, never again.
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Do any of us believe that you have actually done anything ?
>:D
I genuinely know that PBJ has done stuff, but that was just too sweet of a setup to let go!
To answer the original question ... I think (and ain't going downstairs to count) I have 20 or so dedicated cabs right now and no *currently working* (read above re: configuring ... or re-configuring) MAME, except for the 48-in-1 and 60-in-1, which run on StolenMAME(tm).
runawayabc123:
I have my favorite "joystick" games like TMNTs and The Simpsons. I have a LOT of Light Gun games. I tried mame/usb guns and it sucked. Infact, I should sell them.
I just got done playing crypt killer. It was fun. Not sure if the game has a real end or not.
That being said, I don't have a deticated cab either.
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