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Suggestions for my 1st project, where to start?
CheffoJeffo:
--- Quote from: november on January 02, 2008, 09:49:56 pm ---Should I start with software first and then worry about how/which/what buttons/sticks to use?
I have a computer at home just waiting to be setup/sold and after I decided to do this I knew which fate the computer was chosen for :).
So I've got the actual machine out of the way but I still need worry about what to do next after installing xp or win2k.
Also, which would you use? I, personally, would assume win2k because it's got less aesthetics and whatnot.
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Good questions ... I would recommend getting a computer set up and playing around with the various games in order to get a handle on what you want to play regularly on a cabinet. I know for a fact that my memory isn't good enough to remember all of the good games that I liked and the associated controls. Get a computer up and running, if you don't already have one, and make notes as to what you "must have" and what you can do without.
--- Quote from: november on January 02, 2008, 09:49:56 pm ---Front end, how many are there in all actuality? MaLa, MAMEWAH, etc?
Which is the best, what would be the easiest to setup?
Which would be the best/most versatile to use for emulators of older consoles and their games?
My side-plan is to make this setup have connections for ALL older controllers (NES/SNES/N64/SEGA/Saturn). I'm going to be excluding some older systems like Atari and stuffs (before my time).
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I'l avoid the dreaded wiki-bomb, but be sure to have a look at the software page to get a handle on the software aspect.
I personally like MaLa, but have only set up one cabinet using it (next two projects are queued up though).
--- Quote from: november on January 02, 2008, 09:49:56 pm ---I feel that I have so many unanswered questions and at the same time I'm not fully sure what all else to ask until I get that far.
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I will refer you to the mandatory links, not to be obnoxious, but because they really are useful and will provide enough info to get to your next round of questions.
Before Asking For Help, Read This First! Link to FAQ and bookmarks of interest
The Main BYOAC Site ... sometimes people forget that it is there
BYOAC Wiki
Project Arcade ... definitely worth the purchase ... I have two copies and both have been on loan for the past 8 months ... I'm not expecting to get them back.
--- Quote from: november on January 02, 2008, 09:49:56 pm ---I'm not sure what keywords I should be searching for and I really do not want to read every single thread on every page. :-/
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Kids these days ... absolutely no dedication ... :angry:
I remember when people used to POST in every single thread on every page ... oh, wait a minute ... chad still does that ...
polaris:
--- Quote from: samshaw946 on January 03, 2008, 10:18:57 am ---Several points to make;
5) Use a bare shell, or if you really want to build your own, try and get one in kit form, like a kit from Turnarcades in the UK or Slikstik in the US.
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sam what the ---fudgesicle--- are you on, i'm not dissing your products at turncade, but dont be recommending slikstik in the current climate ;)
this would be why not
november:
That doesn't seem like a good way to go lol. Damn slikstik.
I'm messin' with my neo geo now but I gotta still plan out this cab too. :)
shardian:
Here's my 2 cents.
Acquire an assortment of cheap, used arcade controls. Build a mock desktop panel and go thru the entire mame library. Believe it or not, you will learn ALOT this way as to what you want to play, what controls you want, etc. Plus, you end up with a very tight game list in the end. Lets face it, quite a high percentage of arcade games suck, or are just like 50 other games.
I'd also advise you to ditch all of the hookups for consoles on an arcade machine. There are quite a few console games that work well on arcade controls, and those are fine. If you want an all-in-one console, just go get an x-box and mod it. Keep the console stuff to the living room for goodness sakes.
Good luck and welcome to the hobby!
november:
Thank you for the good info. I like the xbox idea and would save me a lot of time on planning how to get all of the controllers to work with the cabinet and not look like ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---.
I do have an xbox at home but haven't messed with modding them at all, but it's never a bad time to start, lol. Hell, I haven't even used it since I got it, so it may be a dead system :-p.
I'll look into that for sure.
Thanks again. I love getting good infos.
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