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For the most part, do people think these are real arcade machines?

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DougHillman:
First off, they are real arcade machines.  They're built from real arcade parts aren't they?  And they play real arcade games don't they?

Secondly, (since I do understand what you mean) the vast majority of people would never even consider that someone would build something like this for their home, so they assume that it must be something commercially produced.

Thirdly, why is it important that people believe it's an actual original commercially built cabinet?   I'd bet that most people would be far far more impressed that you personally built the thing than if you'd just bought it.

the3eyedblindman:

--- Quote from: DougHillman on September 12, 2004, 04:47:07 pm ---First off, they are real arcade machines.  They're built from real arcade parts aren't they?  And they play real arcade games don't they?

Secondly, (since I do understand what you mean) the vast majority of people would never even consider that someone would build something like this for their home, so they assume that it must be something commercially produced.

Thirdly, why is it important that people believe it's an actual original commercially built cabinet?   I'd bet that most people would be far far more impressed that you personally built the thing than if you'd just bought it.



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I was waiting for a responce like this, thats why i left an example in my original post, mortal kombat and NBA Jam. What I mean is real commercially produced arcade machines. You know what I mean. Ones that you dont build. Yes, i know ours are real machines, but you know what i mean when i said "real". I was just wondering how many people thought that these were authentic, real, coin operated machines, like ones youd find in an arcade or back of a restaurant or club.

the3eyedblindman:
And its not really important if people think its a real arcade machine, as you pointed out, it was just a question ive always had, just to see peoples opinions and comments. So keep postin peoples reactions on your cabs  ;D

Stingray:
Mine is always mistaken for a real arcade machine the first time anyone sees it. At this point pretty much everyone I know knows that I built it (converted it actually) myself. The other side of that is that now I own a genuine Space Invaders machine, and everyone assume that I built it.  :-\

-S

paigeoliver:
How your handbuilt or converted cabinet is viewed will largely depend on the quality of job you do. If you have an X-Arcade bolted onto a cabinet, or they can see the TV or PC monitor then it is really going to hurt the effect.

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