Author Topic: Whats an arcade game you would want but can't have? (Read 5740 times)

subzero23 · « **on:** December 20, 2004, 12:09:54 am »

For me I think the BEST "Arcade" game is Star Wars Trilogy arcade game in full stereo cabinet setup

paigeoliver · « **Reply #1 on:** December 20, 2004, 01:07:58 am »

Trilogy gets old. I can beat it on one credit every time now, half the time I don't even take any damage (unless the game decides I get to take a hit during the vader tie fighter confrontation).

I would want a 51" "Pump it Up". I don't really care which version.

NoOne=NBA= · « **Reply #2 on:** December 20, 2004, 01:25:49 am »

A full blown D.A.R.T. system.
It's a bowhunting simulator that you use your real bow to shoot into a kevlar backdrop, that shows video, and tracks the hits based on the time/location that your arrow hits the backdrop.

Generic Eric · « **Reply #3 on:** December 20, 2004, 01:37:08 am »

L.A. Machine Guns

Or Terminator 2, but I'd just need to hack the T2 guns I have in the garage

El Bucle · « **Reply #4 on:** December 20, 2004, 01:47:39 am »

A cool game I played recently was Ninja Assault, a 2-player light-gun-type shooter.

There's just something magical about ninjas with guns.

Gunstar Hero · « **Reply #5 on:** December 20, 2004, 03:24:37 am »

Galaxian 3...

...but it's bigger than my apartment.

Xiaou2 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 20, 2004, 03:58:59 am »

holo-girl 5000 ... opps, hasnt been invented yet. : )

for real tho ...i missed an oppertunity to grab a "Ninja Gun". An old electromechanical gun game. If anyone knows where one is... please let me know. thx.

seibu · « **Reply #7 on:** December 20, 2004, 05:12:25 am »

8 player Daytona?

Pump It Up seconded (I always meant to build one and run Stepmania in the cab. Maybe one day, eh?)

sasuke_kun12 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 20, 2004, 05:12:59 am »

for me it would be metal slug 4. astrocity style with the stool and all! oh yeah!

paigeoliver · « **Reply #9 on:** December 20, 2004, 05:26:07 am »

Quote from: lp_maniac on December 20, 2004, 05:12:59 am

for me it would be metal slug 4. astrocity style with the stool and all! oh yeah!

Why can't you have that? That is a very acheivable goal.

wboy · « **Reply #10 on:** December 20, 2004, 07:48:33 am »

Quote from: lp_maniac on December 20, 2004, 05:12:59 am

for me it would be metal slug 4. astrocity style with the stool and all! oh yeah!

Well I have personally achieved metal slug 5. astrocity style with the stool and all! oh yeah!

okay, I tell a lie, I dont have the stool (honestly, I don't, but the rest is there!)

As for wants, full support of Tekken Tag. Would save me the swapping my harness from the JPAC to my TTT PCB...... with any luck that day will come soon.

paigeoliver · « **Reply #11 on:** December 20, 2004, 07:53:47 am »

Yeah, I don't see why that would be so out there. I have a Candy Neo Geo, all I would need is the Metal Slug 4 cart.

Those candy cabs are light, compact, and aren;t THAT expensive. They are good buys actually. As they tend to be newer and in MUCH better condition than US cabs with the same size screens.

Buddabing · « **Reply #12 on:** December 20, 2004, 08:49:49 am »

Quote from: subzero23 on December 20, 2004, 12:09:54 am

For me I think the BEST "Arcade" game is Star Wars Trilogy arcade game in full stereo cabinet setup

I like "Police 911". That game has motion sensors which can detect when you are crouching, ducking, or dodging. It takes up way too much space to ever have in my game room.

The same goes for DDRxxx.

ChadTower · « **Reply #13 on:** December 20, 2004, 08:54:52 am »

Star Wars cockpit with 27" screen.

ErikRuud · « **Reply #14 on:** December 20, 2004, 10:02:21 am »

As I alway reply to these threads, I would want a full 8 pod Tesla II or Tesla III system! A Tesla 4 would also be acceptable, but I think I like all the buttons and digitla led readouts in the older pods. The Tesla 4's have several multi function isplays instead.

Even though I was a big fan of the Amiga, I don't want the original Amiga based pods.

This is actaully an attainable goal, but it would require a lottery jackpot or long lost rich uncle at this point.

I think they would all fit in my basement, but then my wife would get half of them in the divorce that would follow if I did it with out the jackpot or uncle.

http://www.virtualworld.com/

http://www.virtualworld.com/faq.shtml

TOK · « **Reply #15 on:** December 20, 2004, 10:07:28 am »

Showcase version of House Of The Dead II. Love that game.
I'm stuck with a MAME cab because it's all I can afford and have space for.

danny_galaga · « **Reply #16 on:** December 20, 2004, 10:10:24 am »

Quote from: seibu on December 20, 2004, 05:12:25 am

8 player Daytona?

Pump It Up seconded (I always meant to build one and run Stepmania in the cab. Maybe one day, eh?)

yeah, linked daytona would be cool. did it go up to 8 players? wow!

something else i thing would be cool would be prop cycle. and not that impossible i suppose. would be great becaue i just bought a little gym set. what a great way to warm up (",)

ChadTower · « **Reply #17 on:** December 20, 2004, 10:21:29 am »

Wow, I would also really like a Prop Cycle.

jimmyjet · « **Reply #18 on:** December 20, 2004, 10:32:35 am »

I really want Satan's Hollow. Wife won't go for it due to the satanic theme. I told her the goal is to defeat the evil dude, but she says no. She lets me keep 10+ other games, so I let her win this battle.
I can also never have a playboy pinball.
jim

ChadTower · « **Reply #19 on:** December 20, 2004, 10:40:47 am »

Mmm, control issues...

RayB · « **Reply #20 on:** December 20, 2004, 10:51:15 am »

A Juno First machine!

It's unattainable because the machines are RARE! I found a converted cab, but the nut selling it is asking way too much for it, and shipping would add too much too. Then finding a board is equally difficult.

~Ray B.

RacerX · « **Reply #21 on:** December 20, 2004, 11:13:04 am »

Two words: Turrett Tower!

mozzer · « **Reply #22 on:** December 20, 2004, 11:14:45 am »

I want a skee ball lane....

13 feet long takes up quite a bit of space!

javeryh · « **Reply #23 on:** December 20, 2004, 11:48:59 am »

I'd like a DDR set up but that's nopt happening. Something attainable when I have the space I guess would be a professional shuffleboard table...

cbmeeks · « **Reply #24 on:** December 20, 2004, 11:52:09 am »

Quote from: jimmyjet on December 20, 2004, 10:32:35 am

I really want Satan's Hollow. Wife won't go for it due to the satanic theme. I told her the goal is to defeat the evil dude, but she says no. She lets me keep 10+ other games, so I let her win this battle.
I can also never have a playboy pinball.
jim

Man, I would kick her --I'm attempting to get by the auto-censor and should be beaten after I re-read the rules-- out the door! No woman going to tell me I can't have a game...or playboy!! LOL

Mine would probably be an original, in super mint condition Donkey Kong. Yeah, I know DK is easy to find but a mint condition one with everything working and no burn in is a little expenisve (well, considering I am poor...lol)

cb

clanggedin · « **Reply #25 on:** December 20, 2004, 12:11:35 pm »

Holographic Time Traveler is the ultimate game for me. I know it is insanely hard, but it's one of the coolest games ever

walls83 · « **Reply #26 on:** December 20, 2004, 12:32:54 pm »

The full blown Golf simulator.

The one that cost 40 grand

Wyluli · « **Reply #27 on:** December 20, 2004, 12:46:50 pm »

Well, there are too many to choose from. I always wanted a huge basement so I could have a room full of arcade games and a pool table. We moved to Florida, land of no basements, so there went that idea lol.
One game I would like to have is Demolition Derby. Sure, it's repetitive, but very addictive. Having one of the original 4 player machines with the steering wheels would be great. I have not seen one of these in years.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #28 on:** December 20, 2004, 12:53:30 pm »

Hard Drivin

or

Daytona

Brax · « **Reply #29 on:** December 20, 2004, 12:58:25 pm »

This is easy: Marble Man!

The arcade version of the great white whale!

http://www.safestuff.com/marbleman.htm

http://www.toadstool.net/games/marble/marbleman/

DYNAGOD · « **Reply #30 on:** December 20, 2004, 01:28:07 pm »

DUAL VIRTUA ON

RetroJames · « **Reply #31 on:** December 20, 2004, 01:37:27 pm »

VARKON!!!!

http://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=2721

http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?letter=&game_id=6401

microwrx · « **Reply #32 on:** December 20, 2004, 03:51:55 pm »

A dedicated Gyruss machine. Sounds attainable, but they never made it to Australia (we only got kits) and the shipping is prohibitive.

Minwah · « **Reply #33 on:** December 20, 2004, 04:18:21 pm »

An R360 would be pretty cool

I would probably most like the moving sit-down OutRun...

Of course I don't have room for either

Wyluli · « **Reply #34 on:** December 20, 2004, 05:08:16 pm »

Oh yeah, and Spyhunter would be nice. I remember playing that one a lot!!!

Dartful Dodger · « **Reply #35 on:** December 20, 2004, 05:26:40 pm »

The Lobster Zone

Shape D. · « **Reply #36 on:** December 20, 2004, 06:20:40 pm »

I'd love to have a Magic Sword, but I live in an apartment w/ a wife and two kids. no room.

JustMichael · « **Reply #37 on:** December 20, 2004, 07:36:49 pm »

I want "The Last Starfighter".

NIVO · « **Reply #38 on:** December 20, 2004, 07:49:16 pm »

I have always wanted the Hercules pinball game. It is freakin humongous, if you havent seen it, youve missed out. The ball inside is like a bowling ball(yes im exaggerating) but it is one awesome pinball machine.

the3eyedblindman · « **Reply #39 on:** December 20, 2004, 08:06:50 pm »

Michael Jackson's moonwalker, although i dont think any exist anymore. Atleast I have it in mame I guess.

Will · « **Reply #40 on:** December 20, 2004, 08:10:50 pm »

720 in mint condition and a disc of tron enviromental cab.There are moonwalker cabs still around saw one for sale last year.

zvar · « **Reply #41 on:** December 20, 2004, 08:29:08 pm »

I would have to say Star Wars Pod Racer, but if course one would have to have 2 of them to make it fun.

paigeoliver · « **Reply #42 on:** December 20, 2004, 09:21:04 pm »

Quote from: NIVO on December 20, 2004, 07:49:16 pm

I have always wanted the Hercules pinball game. It is freakin humongous, if you havent seen it, youve missed out. The ball inside is like a bowling ball(yes im exaggerating) but it is one awesome pinball machine.

I know a warehouse that has two of them in it. No description can prepare you for how large they really are.

Just like photographs can't prepare you for how small candy cabs are.

the3eyedblindman · « **Reply #43 on:** December 20, 2004, 09:25:30 pm »

Quote from: Will on December 20, 2004, 08:10:50 pm

720 in mint condition and a disc of tron enviromental cab.There are moonwalker cabs still around saw one for sale last year.

How much was it do you recall? How much are older (around 1990) upright cabinets roughly at auctions? Are they very expensive, NBA Jam or Moonwalker for example, how much roughly do these kind of cabs normally cost at auctions?

sasuke_kun12 · « **Reply #44 on:** December 21, 2004, 12:16:03 am »

if i was to buy an astrocity cabinat with metal slug 5 with stool and all, well lets just say that it would take me a while to get it. I live in Australia so you can imagine how much it would cost.................. mmmmmmmm ghost squad.....

Tailgunner · « **Reply #45 on:** December 21, 2004, 01:37:16 am »

I can think of a few I want but don't have *yet*.

But can't have?

A maintanence free electro-mechanical pin.

nipsmg · « **Reply #46 on:** December 21, 2004, 03:56:23 am »

Steel Talons.

Dave_K. · « **Reply #47 on:** December 21, 2004, 04:43:04 am »

Hands down, the Namco O.R.B.S. (Over Reality Booster System). It was (and still is) a prototype brought to several tradeshows 2-3 years back.

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20011102/orbs.htm

stroh · « **Reply #48 on:** December 21, 2004, 04:47:13 am »

no doubt, golden tee, a current version.

DYNAGOD · « **Reply #49 on:** December 21, 2004, 06:57:17 am »

ahh, i forgot all about the orbs! good call..
shame it only plays rail shooters.

Lilwolf · « **Reply #50 on:** December 21, 2004, 08:14:24 am »

My first choices would be a pinball machine. And why I can't get them is my wife allowing me to put that much cash on a game.

Games that are in my reach... be worth more then using a mame machine?

Good shooting game. But most will get old I would guess... But still fun.

ChadTower · « **Reply #51 on:** December 21, 2004, 09:39:35 am »

Quote from: Lilwolf on December 21, 2004, 08:14:24 am

My first choices would be a pinball machine.

Sephroth57 · « **Reply #52 on:** December 21, 2004, 10:05:03 am »

Quote from: NIVO on December 20, 2004, 07:49:16 pm

I have always wanted the Hercules pinball game. It is freakin humongous, if you havent seen it, youve missed out. The ball inside is like a bowling ball(yes im exaggerating) but it is one awesome pinball machine.

they have one of those in an arcade near me, its so cool. but its really boring if youre good cause the old style playfields are so boring without cool ramps and stuff. i played 1 ball for like almost 10 min one time, and this one gives you 5 balls for 50c.

I would want.. an Initial D ver 3 machine, and IIDX machine, and a PopN Music machine =)

fredster · « **Reply #53 on:** December 21, 2004, 10:52:21 am »

Any driving cab machine, I just don't have the room for it.

unclet · « **Reply #54 on:** December 21, 2004, 03:43:13 pm »

Stunt Cycle ...... loved that as a kid.

I believe paigeoliver has this arcade game in his playroom. I understand it is not emulated since it is all coded by circuitry (?) and does not have any Roms. Although, I bet since someone could emulate Pong (which I think pagieoliver has as well), then someone could spend some time and emulate this great game and put it in the "NoName Mame" distributable.

paigeoliver · « **Reply #55 on:** December 21, 2004, 05:24:48 pm »

Yes, I have a Stunt Cycle. Stunt Cycle has a ROM I believe, but it has no CPU. The 1975-78 era saw quite a few games that did use roms, but did not use CPUs. These games are very difficult to emulate because you have to build the ENTIRE BOARD in software, and it all has to be correct. You have to emulate each circuit, each component, EVERYTHING.

Microprocessor games are cake to emulate, because the processor is running a program, one command after the next. A non microprocessor game has no commands at all.

Of course it is certainly possible to emulate these games, it is just more difficult, and made doubly so by the fact that few coders have much practice at such a project.

A good programmer with access to a machine and the rom data should be able to make a very good clone without too much trouble.

Now, next issue. Candy Cabs in Australia. They are much cheaper in Au. You are so much closer to the source. Some Au game companies in import the suckers just for the monitors and then throw the cabs away.

Ok, yes I have Stunt Cycle, and I have 2 different Pongs. Want to make a deal? North American van lines can ship 2 games for around $300 total.

subzero23 · « **Reply #56 on:** December 21, 2004, 08:49:28 pm »

does anyoine remember a game in arcades where you shot ghosts? I KNOW it was behind a plexi/glass screen but I Honest to god couldn't tell if it was a video game or some kind of other contraption

ErikRuud · « **Reply #57 on:** December 22, 2004, 11:17:24 am »

SubZero,

I think you might be referring to Haunted House by Midway - 1972

There is a collectibel toy store/museum in Elmhurst, IL that has one, but it is not for sale.

GGKoul · « **Reply #58 on:** December 22, 2004, 11:26:32 am »

Indoor Golf Simulator

Any 2/4 car linked driving game - Daytona/Virtua Racing/Indy 500

Elvis Pinball

RacerX · « **Reply #59 on:** December 22, 2004, 11:27:12 am »

I have the ROM images for Stunt Cycle. I forgot where I tracked them down. I believe they are more for keeping score in the game than anything else, if I recall correctly.

HaRuMaN · « **Reply #60 on:** December 22, 2004, 12:33:37 pm »

Quote from: DYNAGOD on December 20, 2004, 01:28:07 pm

DUAL VIRTUA ON

Hell yes! I kick ass at that game.

I would love to have one!!

unclet · « **Reply #61 on:** December 22, 2004, 12:41:29 pm »

paigeoliver: I do not think I could place another arcade game in my home while remaining married

subzero23 · « **Reply #62 on:** December 22, 2004, 03:35:02 pm »

Quote from: ErikRuud on December 22, 2004, 11:17:24 am

SubZero,

I think you might be referring to Haunted House by Midway - 1972

There is a collectibel toy store/museum in Elmhurst, IL that has one, but it is not for sale.

Nope it's gotta be something else
it's so strange I've never seen it again

ErikRuud · « **Reply #63 on:** December 23, 2004, 10:05:46 am »

Ok then, How about this one?
Coney Island, 1976 Chicago Coin Acade Company

Or this one?
Laser Ghost - 1989 Sega

Or possibly one of these?
Ghost Hunter - 1994 LAI
Miner's Revenge, 1996 LAI

A little more decription might help.

subzero23 · « **Reply #64 on:** December 23, 2004, 07:41:56 pm »

Most of those didn't have pics so I honestly couldn't tell


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