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General thoughts of japanese candy cabinets?
Stingray:
--- Quote from: Goz on May 01, 2006, 11:49:21 am ---
Of course all you are getting in this thread is opinions and your's is the only one that counts for your project.
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Agreed. I for one don't like them at all. They look cheap and junky (while actually being quite expensive) and they don't look at all retro. So that's what I think, not that what I think should matter one bit to you. Build & play what you like, tell the rest of us to get bent. :)
-S
aumameman:
I too think they look cheap, but they're practical, which is why theyre used commonly in japan. Go with what you like is my advise, jullian is 100% correct!
DarkBubble:
Personally, I always thought I'd hate them. I just thought they'd be cramped, uncomfortable, and make it a chore to play effectively. However, on a recent trip to Indonesia, I did get to play on some and was proven wrong on all counts. Of course, the cabs were in various states of functionality, some with great buttons and sticks with no angles, others with great sticks and stuck buttons, but that's the fault of proprietor, not the cabinet.
My experience, however, is based on the fact that I am not a big guy. I'm barely 5'7". I also never had the chance to play against anyone, so it was always just me at the machine. The wife's tiny, so even if she were to play, I'd still be comfortable. My 6'6" friend, however, would be a different story entirely. All in all, though, it wouldn't matter, because it would pretty much just be me on the machine.
I think that if you plan on having more than one person, though, you should consider sticks with a short throw. The above-mentioned bohemoth would beat me to death with his elbow on an upright Street Fighter Alpha 2 cab, and that was with whatever they used in U.S. cabs. On a candy cab, space is a bit more precious, especially since you can't take a half-step to the side mid-game if you're getting elbowed. The Sanwas, which I'd also never used and figured I'd hate, worked really well, at least on the machines that hadn't fallen into disrepair.
My final verdict on the candy cab was that it was like what I'd always dreamed of when I pictured having a stick for my consoles that wouldn't slide all over the table or flip around in my lap. Sitting down is kind of important, as my knees have been shot since I was 15. Unless I get an upright cheap to MAME out and just use barstools, I'll probably go with candy dimensions when I finally have the time and money to build.
In the end, it's really up to you on the candy cab decision.
GrantJ:
:blah: I must admit I think candy cabs are great, I have seen loads of home made cabinets which always cost much more than planned and look a bit rough round the edges. At the end of the day if you are a craftsman then make your own but if you are not dont bother. The key to a good cab is whats inside it, when your mates come round its all about what you can play on it, not really what it looks like.
Glaine:
It is and it isn't. I think the cab should be expressive & sleek. These things are to me as cars are to most people: beautiful objects of desire. Sure the game and the screen especially are what gets the most eye time, but I still spend alot of time just looking at my cabs.
And back on topic, candy cabs look awesome to me, especially when you can just flip the top back to mount the monitor. I also like the 2 person fighter types with the built in stools.
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