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shateredsoul:
Hi Everyone,

I'm rather new to all of this and I'm in a stage in my life where I don't really have the tools or space to build an arcade cabinet... buit I may be willing to get a little in debt to get one of those arcade cabinets kits.  The things is, all the links or recommendations I hav efound are pretty old (slick stick is out of business). So I've come her to see if anyone has had any good experiences with any kits? I would like something sturdy.. which is why I have crossed x-arcade off my list, but that's about as much as I'd like to spend (800) for just the cabinet.  I can probably find an old monitor and I have a pc ready (installed with maximus arcade and almost fully configured and also hyperspin but needs a bit more work). 

I would also be open to suggestions of a guide you may know of that shows how to build an arcade with minimal tools ( I can invest in some tools... but none of the tools that take up too much space.  And whatever work I do would have to  be done outside of the apt or in the apt).

I know the best hting to do may be to wait until I do have a home or bigger apt but I can't wait any longer.. can anyone help with any suggestions?

Thanks!

shateredsoul:
I found this tabletop arcade.. which has the woodwork done, I can probably do the rest.

http://cgi.ebay.com/2-PLAYER-BARTOP-COUNTERTOP-ARCADE-CABINET-KIT-MAME-TM_W0QQitemZ290389092508QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item439c89e89c

for 30 dollars more they can make it out of Ultralite Medium-density fiberboard.. not sure if that's a good thing..

I'd be happy to have a fullsize cab though

Raitsa:
shateredsoul, you seen these?

http://wiki.arcadecontrols.com/wiki/Vendors

garnerb350:
Dont stratch it off yet...(x-arcade)
I went to www.arcadecab.com and I used my x-arcade tankstick...
I had to take my parts outside and then when finished i took them back in (lack of space)
Tools: router, skillsaw, drill, screwdriver, sawhorses...

I'm just saying...you'd be in less debt if you build. (plus more satifaction)

But if you are dead set on buying a pre-fab...

Do a search on Google for "arcade cab kits" There are several places to check out...( prices depend on what type of cab you want....upright, cocktail , caberet...etc.)

one problem you might encounter is shipping costs...(gonna bite the wallet maybe)

On my first cab I did the same comparison ...pre-fab or build?...
I decided to build and incorporate the tankstick..which when i found arcadecab.com I was happy...
Only problem though with the tankstick...Maximus and X-arcade wouldnt work right...so i went to Hyperspin...

I remember when I first came to this forum, there was a thread where one guys threw plastic down in his living room and he built/painted his cab everything...I couldnt believe his wife didnt kill him...i know mine would.

DashRendar:
You can do what most of us do- buy a used arcade cab and set it up for MAME.  You won't need to do much carpentry (if any).  Your money would be spent on things like the controls, video card, etc (which you'd need to buy with a kit anyway).

If you'd rather not restore an old cab (which are usually easy to find on your local Craigslist), you might take a look at North Coast Custom Arcades.  Very nice, and within your budget.

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