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MARINE1142:
I was checking if any one has that arcade legends it suppose to have something like 50 games and is expandable but it does not have all the games I want there for I m still thinking about building one and was check on what the experts think about it.
RetroJames:
Depending on what you want, you might consider this one also:
http://www.mybiggames.com/index2_003.htm
I am not a fan really, but it would give you a working cabinet that you could (presumably) "upgrade" i.e. Mame so you can play all the games you want. It is much cheaper than the AL cabinet.
That all said, I put together my first personal cab, the Omega Mame for less than $150 at the end of the day. Free cabinet, artwork help form the community, very cheap PC, monitor, etc.
MameJunkie:
If you have woodworking/electronic skills & time = build it yourself.
If you have $$$, no time = buy.
javeryh:
--- Quote from: MameJunkie on November 03, 2005, 05:56:47 pm ---If you have woodworking/electronic skills & time = build it yourself.
If you have $$$, no time = buy.
--- End quote ---
I had none of those skills when I started (and I'm not exactly finished yet) but I'd say if you like building things yourself and don't need it right away (these things take time) then I would definitely build one. Everything you need to know is in Saint's book or available on these forums... It's very rewarding and I think I like the process of designing and building better than actually playing! No, wait... forget that last thing...
MameJunkie:
Yea didn't metion it before.
Building it yourself is probably the recommended option.
Its very rewarding when it starts to take shape.
It may not be perfect but I guarante you'll still love it.
Use the designs & hints you see here but don't be afraid to try your own ideas/hacks.
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