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guitarman74:

--- Quote from: Haze on August 19, 2013, 02:37:19 pm ---
--- Quote from: BadMouth on August 19, 2013, 02:21:28 pm ---
X-arcade says "Pre-Configured Arcade Software (MAME Rom-Ready)" which means they've set things up so that all you have to do is drop the roms in the MAME folder.  You'll have to find the roms on the internet yourself.  It does include 200+ classic games, but they are PC versions and are probably in a separate PC game list.


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They're up to that trick again? Sounds just as shady as the guys the original poster bought from.  I'd avoid them too.

Here's a hint, any company selling stuff with the emulators / roms included is a scummy outfit and regardless of what they charge you're going to get something awful.

In this case they've overcharged you for an underspecced recycled computer and a bunch of software (including MAME and frontends) that have strict NO COMMERCIAL licenses and shouldn't be sold under any circumstance. (not to even start talking about all the ROMs)  I'd be surprised if the OS was even licensed (even if it has a license sticker from the original college PC those aren't transferable)

They don't care about quality, they don't care about doing things by the book, all they care about making a wad of cash off you and taking whatever shortcuts they can in order to do it.  The OP got scammed, many others get scammed.

I know it's a case of 'didn't know any better' but unfortunately this is exactly the type of person companies like the one mentioned prey on.

My advice, see if you can just sue them for misleading you into buying an illegal product.  If they were advertising it as if it was a completely above board quality solution where you could purchase thousands of arcade + console games legally then that's flat out false advertising.  Beyond that it doesn't even sound like it was fit for purpose when they sold it you.

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I agree, but having been down a legal entanglement on a home remodel project, I can tell you it ain't worth it for a few thousand bucks... the legal fees and stress and time etc.... it is mind boggling what you must go through to get something done in the legal system.

Also, just got off tech support with x-arcade... they said the listed 200+ games are included on a pc, and said it runs off MAME using Maximus... also includes a ps2 with the game discs of those same games, but you don't need to use them.  Maybe that is their way around including those games via MAME... they bought the ps2 versions and are selling those to you?  I guess you can also add actual consoles with adapter connectors they sell, but not sure why I would want to play a modern day console on a 30" CRT.  Anyway, they also said they offer support in adding stuff to mame... sounds like a solid company with real support in place, so it has me interested. 

They even said I couldn't go wrong with either their machine or one from dream arcades... mentioning a competitor, which was refreshing to hear.

I do appreciate the offer for help by jdbailey...

Vigo:
Sorry to hear about your grief. You might be able to sell the cab minus the computer and at least reclaim some money back.

yotsuya:
Good luck to you, man.

404:

--- Quote from: guitarman74 on August 19, 2013, 01:15:24 pm ---
--- Quote from: CoryBee on August 19, 2013, 12:54:16 pm ---Dream Arcades is my local competitor. I think I have been taking a lot of their customers lately......

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do you have a website I can take a look at what you offer?

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I told him some time ago to get his own page together or at least a facebook page in order for people to at least check out some of his past work. But noooooooo he said ::)  :laugh:

CoryBee:

--- Quote from: 404 on August 19, 2013, 03:41:41 pm ---
--- Quote from: guitarman74 on August 19, 2013, 01:15:24 pm ---
--- Quote from: CoryBee on August 19, 2013, 12:54:16 pm ---Dream Arcades is my local competitor. I think I have been taking a lot of their customers lately......

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do you have a website I can take a look at what you offer?

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I told him some time ago to get his own page together or at least a facebook page in order for people to at least check out some of his past work. But noooooooo he said ::)  :laugh:

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Haha, I just didn't want to deal with shipping anything.....Although I still should have a page dedicated to showcasing my builds.

Also, I don't like the prospect of having a facebook......gives me shivers......

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