Author Topic: My First Arcade Project - Bye bye Kangaroo Cab (Read 4349 times)

sayitaintjonas · « **on:** April 21, 2009, 11:07:47 pm »

Hello everyone. I'm still new here, but I've noticed a lot of people getting flack for converting Atari cabinets into Mame machines.
I recently picked up a 4 slot Neo Geo and an original Kangaroo machine for $100. I plan on restoring the Neo Geo, but I'm not too fond of Kangaroo and I think it'll be receiving a makeover, but before I begin, I wanted to see everyone else's opinion on converting this cab.

ivwshane · « **Reply #1 on:** April 21, 2009, 11:41:14 pm »

I can't help you but I love that cabinet design, although I think functionality wise it wouldn't be that comfortable.

foleykoontz · « **Reply #2 on:** April 22, 2009, 12:04:47 am »

Though mine was not very good, these cabinets are just fine and comfortable. I have a Dig Dug that I used and it was the exact body type of this one though not near in as good of a condition. Mine had nothing in it or on it except for the glass. but ya I had no trouble using this.

ivwshane · « **Reply #3 on:** April 22, 2009, 03:37:22 am »

How tall are you?

foleykoontz · « **Reply #4 on:** April 22, 2009, 04:17:18 am »

Quote from: ivwshane on April 22, 2009, 03:37:22 am

How tall are you?

6' 1" and no problem with that height.

TOK · « **Reply #5 on:** April 22, 2009, 07:39:08 am »

I don't like Kangaroo, and think the Sun electronics era is the low point in Atari's arcade history. However, that is a pretty clean and complete cab that would be nice for someone thats a fan of bad games.

If you can trade it for a clean JAMMA cab, it'd be a deal that would probably work for both parties.

CheffoJeffo · « **Reply #6 on:** April 22, 2009, 08:43:02 am »

Quote from: TOK on April 22, 2009, 07:39:08 am

I don't like Kangaroo, and think the Sun electronics era is the low point in Atari's arcade history. However, that is a pretty clean and complete cab that would be nice for someone thats a fan of bad games.

If you can trade it for a clean JAMMA cab, it'd be a deal that would probably work for both parties.

+1

at all of the kids killing Atari cabs this week.

sayitaintjonas · « **Reply #7 on:** April 22, 2009, 08:59:33 am »

I don't plan on doing any work (killing) to this one for a couple months as I'm more interested in my Neo Geo. Besides Craigslist, are there any good places where I could find a trader interested in an Atari cabinet? There doesn't seem to be much arcade activity in South Carolina.

Gatsu · « **Reply #8 on:** April 22, 2009, 11:51:59 am »

Quote from: sayitaintjonas on April 22, 2009, 08:59:33 am

I don't plan on doing any work (killing) to this one for a couple months as I'm more interested in my Neo Geo. Besides Craigslist, are there any good places where I could find a trader interested in an Atari cabinet? There doesn't seem to be much arcade activity in South Carolina.

Dude...whereabouts are you in South Carolina? I'm in Aiken. We'll have to hookup and work on some cabs sometime.

sayitaintjonas · « **Reply #9 on:** April 22, 2009, 01:55:38 pm »

Quote from: Gatsu on April 22, 2009, 11:51:59 am

Dude...whereabouts are you in South Carolina? I'm in Aiken. We'll have to hookup and work on some cabs sometime.

I live over in Spartanburg. I see you make custom controllers too. I'm hoping on finishing up my SFIV controller this weekend.

IG-88 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 22, 2009, 05:26:05 pm »

Quote from: TOK on April 22, 2009, 07:39:08 am

I don't like Kangaroo, and think the Sun electronics era is the low point in Atari's arcade history. However, that is a pretty clean and complete cab that would be nice for someone thats a fan of bad games.

If you can trade it for a clean JAMMA cab, it'd be a deal that would probably work for both parties.

+2

So you want to restore a God awful Neo-Geo and makeover the Kangaroo?

I think I'm gonna throw up....

mr_doles · « **Reply #11 on:** April 22, 2009, 08:13:02 pm »

Quote from: sayitaintjonas on April 22, 2009, 01:55:38 pm

I live over in Spartanburg. I see you make custom controllers too.

That is insane I live in Boiling Springs, SC. If I ever get the chance to get back to work on my machine (job issues) I may have to look you up.

sayitaintjonas · « **Reply #12 on:** April 22, 2009, 08:58:53 pm »

Quote from: mr_doles on April 22, 2009, 08:13:02 pm

That is insane I live in Boiling Springs, SC. If I ever get the chance to get back to work on my machine (job issues) I may have to look you up.

Feel free to hit me up, I'm usually pretty handy. There might be more arcade people in South Carolina than I thought.

I've sent out a couple messages to some other collectors to try and make a trade, so you can't say I'm not trying...although it really is a bad game.

TOK · « **Reply #13 on:** April 22, 2009, 09:45:04 pm »

Quote from: sayitaintjonas on April 22, 2009, 08:59:33 am

I don't plan on doing any work (killing) to this one for a couple months as I'm more interested in my Neo Geo. Besides Craigslist, are there any good places where I could find a trader interested in an Atari cabinet? There doesn't seem to be much arcade activity in South Carolina.

I think you'd find someone pretty fast in the KLOV forums. http://forums.arcade-museum.com/

leapinlew · « **Reply #14 on:** April 22, 2009, 10:13:10 pm »

Quote from: TOK on April 22, 2009, 07:39:08 am

I don't like Kangaroo, and think the Sun electronics era is the low point in Atari's arcade history. However, that is a pretty clean and complete cab that would be nice for someone thats a fan of bad games.

If you can trade it for a clean JAMMA cab, it'd be a deal that would probably work for both parties.

-1

To hell with that game. The less Kangaroo's on the planet, the better off we are. It sure is nice looking though.

orion · « **Reply #15 on:** April 23, 2009, 08:45:18 am »

Quote from: sayitaintjonas on April 22, 2009, 08:58:53 pm

Quote from: mr_doles on April 22, 2009, 08:13:02 pm

That is insane I live in Boiling Springs, SC. If I ever get the chance to get back to work on my machine (job issues) I may have to look you up.

Feel free to hit me up, I'm usually pretty handy. There might be more arcade people in South Carolina than I thought.

I've sent out a couple messages to some other collectors to try and make a trade, so you can't say I'm not trying...although it really is a bad game.

I'm in Rock Hill SC. I know of a few places in Charlotte to pick up some nice cabs, generally restored and around $600.00 for classics. I also know of a few places that sell broken machines (got my Galaxian for $75.00, only needed two caps to get up and running) There has also been a lot of people selling machines on craigslist in Charlotte lately for some reason . http://charlotte.craigslist.org/search/tag?query=arcade&minAsk=min&maxAsk=max (If I had the room I would be all over that Zaxxon for $195.00)

Edit:
I'm also curious which one of you is this.

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/tag/1126484628.html

GAJoe · « **Reply #16 on:** April 23, 2009, 10:57:44 am »

Poor little Kangaroo. All it needs is a bit of love.

If distance, money, and spousal harmony were not factors, I'd buy that. The artwork looks great and that chipped off side should be easy repaired. If you can't find anyone to trade it off to at least try to keep the sideart intact.

I didn't realize there was such a vocal anti-Kangaroo base out there. Sure it has finky controls, shoddy hit detection, and is basically a Donkey Kong knock-off, but it's still not that bad. I have fond memories of playing Kangaroo at Santa's Land in Cherokee, NC.

EDIT: Just noticed the start buttons are missing. I'm guessing someone parted them out because nobody makes those volcano buttons Atari used?

ChadTower · « **Reply #17 on:** April 23, 2009, 10:59:54 am »

I'm another one for "restore a Neo Geo and kill a Kangaroo?! You've got that ass backwards!"

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #18 on:** April 23, 2009, 11:10:43 am »

Crap game, but I still love it. I have fond memories of it from my childhood.

Restore a Neo-Geo? HUH? That's like restoring a game kiosk at the mall.

ChadTower · « **Reply #19 on:** April 23, 2009, 11:24:09 am »

Plus there's no point in having a MAME cab and a Neo Geo. The MAME cab will play all of the Neo Geo games as well as the original cab could.

Ginsu Victim · « **Reply #20 on:** April 23, 2009, 11:37:38 am »

Quote from: ChadTower on April 23, 2009, 11:24:09 am

Plus there's no point in having a MAME cab and a Neo Geo. The MAME cab will play all of the Neo Geo games as well as the original cab could.

Better, actually, because it can play all of them without swapping carts.

sayitaintjonas · « **Reply #21 on:** April 23, 2009, 11:52:00 am »

I've got a "big blue" capacitor on the way for the Kangaroo, so between that and fixing the chip of wood that fell off, I guess I'm doing it a favor for another collector. If the capacitor fixes the problem with the monitor, then I'll try and track down some volcano buttons.
I didn't realize Neo Geo's were so unpopular

I grew up during the nineties and have a lot of fond memories playing on Neo Geo cabinets so I'm very excited to have one in my house. I'm doing a lot of research on tracking down all of the part I need for it.

Everyone can rest assured that the Kangaroo won't get the axe (from me anyways).

ChadTower · « **Reply #22 on:** April 23, 2009, 11:59:10 am »

Quote from: sayitaintjonas on April 23, 2009, 11:52:00 am

If the capacitor fixes the problem with the monitor

It won't.

MrMojoZ · « **Reply #23 on:** April 23, 2009, 04:12:03 pm »

Quote from: sayitaintjonas on April 23, 2009, 11:52:00 am

I grew up during the nineties and have a lot of fond memories playing on Neo Geo cabinets so I'm very excited to have one in my house. I'm doing a lot of research on tracking down all of the part I need for it.

Same here sir, I really like the look of Neo-Geo cabs and they have some great games. If I ever have the room for another cabinet a Neo-Geo would be my first choice. There are alot of people on this site with passion for the classics, which is great. But don't let them tell you liking the games you grew up playing is wrong.

IG-88 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 23, 2009, 07:58:20 pm »

Question: I loved my '84 Ford Escort when I was growing up. Do you think anyone would say that it was wrong if I restored one of those?

And by the way Kangaroo is an AWESOME game. It gets played on my cabs regularly.

TOK · « **Reply #25 on:** April 23, 2009, 08:40:31 pm »

Quote from: IG-88 on April 23, 2009, 07:58:20 pm

Question: I loved my '84 Ford Escort when I was growing up. Do you think anyone would say that it was wrong if I restored one of those?

No, they'd say you're wasting your time and money, just like if you restored a Kangaroo.
Just kidding ya, I think.

IG-88 · « **Reply #26 on:** April 23, 2009, 09:45:49 pm »

Quote from: TOK on April 23, 2009, 08:40:31 pm

No, they'd say you're wasting your time and money, just like if you restored a Kangaroo.
Just kidding ya, I think.

Aww....you are just terrible. No soul.

sayitaintjonas · « **Reply #27 on:** April 23, 2009, 11:20:50 pm »

Quote from: IG-88 on April 23, 2009, 07:58:20 pm

Question: I loved my '84 Ford Escort when I was growing up. Do you think anyone would say that it was wrong if I restored one of those?

And by the way Kangaroo is an AWESOME game. It gets played on my cabs regularly.

Restored 84 Escort

Restored Kangaroo

If you enjoyed it, who's to say you're wrong?

IG-88 · « **Reply #28 on:** April 24, 2009, 06:46:58 am »

Thank you for proving my point. Same butt ugly color as those Neo-Geo cabs too.

CheffoJeffo · « **Reply #29 on:** April 24, 2009, 07:02:04 am »

Quote from: ChadTower on April 23, 2009, 11:24:09 am

Plus there's no point in having a MAME cab and a Neo Geo. The MAME cab will play all of the Neo Geo games as well as the original cab could.

Yeah, but there's some strange cachet about MVS cabs -- I had my 2-slot beside a MAME cab for over a year and the NeoGeo saw far more play than the MAME cab did. Paige reported the same thing happening at his place.

TOK · « **Reply #30 on:** April 24, 2009, 08:14:46 am »

Quote from: IG-88 on April 23, 2009, 09:45:49 pm

Quote from: TOK on April 23, 2009, 08:40:31 pm
No, they'd say you're wasting your time and money, just like if you restored a Kangaroo.
Just kidding ya, I think.

Aww....you are just terrible. No soul.

The first car I bought with my own money was an 81 Escort. I want to buy the remaining ones and smash them.
I have a Neo Geo mini to restore. Maybe I'm just all confuzzled.


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