Title: Arcade consoles
Post by: bubba on December 14, 2005, 07:49:27 am
I've been seeing alot of talk about pinballs and arcade consoles.. I've been interested in building an emulator pc in an arcade console for awhile now. I currently have a X-arcade dual controller on order, a pc ready to go, and a 20"CRT monitor to put into a cabinet. I've been trying to decide if I should retrofit a cabinet or build one from scratch. I've found a few sites about this, but don't know anyone who has one. Any ideas or suggestions for building or assembling a console?
Title: Arcade consoles
Post by: jasmine64 on December 14, 2005, 08:00:02 am
Have you tried the search section of this web site? Seems
like there is a thread somewhere on past discussions on arcade related topics.
Maybe it will help.
like there is a thread somewhere on past discussions on arcade related topics.
Maybe it will help.
Title: Arcade consoles
Post by: bubba on December 14, 2005, 11:36:50 am
I hadn't searched first, but I did after your post. There are a few threads about arcade machines, and apparently there are a few console collectors here as well. 
I grew up (still not fully grown up) during the 80's dumping many, many quarters into the machines. There are soo many favorites that I couldn't afford to buy them all or find room for. I know the emulator setups aren't ideal for true collectors, but for low budget, low space requirements, you can't beat it.
I grew up (still not fully grown up) during the 80's dumping many, many quarters into the machines. There are soo many favorites that I couldn't afford to buy them all or find room for. I know the emulator setups aren't ideal for true collectors, but for low budget, low space requirements, you can't beat it.Title: Arcade consoles
Post by: loman4ec on December 14, 2005, 02:40:08 pm
Well i just hit the arcade game motherload. I found a guy in Memphis that has more arcade games and 60's and 70's jukeboxes than you can believe. He is wanting to retire this year and sell off everything he has. I just bought a good origional Ms Pacman upright and a generic space Invaders like Cocktail table for $600. This guy has everything. He also gave me an origional Ford Gumball machine stand. He also has a ton of those touch screen games you see at bars that sit on the bar. Everything is priced really well. If anyone wants anything let me know.
Title: Arcade consoles
Post by: on December 14, 2005, 02:45:51 pm
I live in Miami. Is there some way he can be reached via the internet? Thanks.
Title: Arcade consoles
Post by: loman4ec on December 14, 2005, 02:59:29 pm
Not really. He is puting to gether a list for me telling me what he has and what he wants for everything. He has never really delt with selling these. He has operated arcade and juke box routes for 40 years. I am going to start selling these for him. I am not being paid in money for this and I am not marking anything up he just doesn't want to have the hassle of selling all of this stuff off so he said for every 4 or 5 games I unload for him he will give me a game. What is it you are looking for? His prices on some stuff is a little high but most of it is really reasonable. The best thing is he is really strict on not selling Junk. Everything he sells he will go through and test everything. For example I wanted to buy an old Atari Poll Position from him. He said that the game has had alot of problems in the past and although it was working fine at the time he would not sell it to me because he was too afraid I would have problems with it in the future.
Title: Arcade consoles
Post by: davethebirdman on December 14, 2005, 03:09:11 pm
Josh
don't suppose he has any 78 rpm Jukes lying right out the back..
Dave
don't suppose he has any 78 rpm Jukes lying right out the back..
Dave
Title: Arcade consoles
Post by: loman4ec on December 14, 2005, 03:30:07 pm
Nope tons of 45's but nothing really collectable. The oldest thing he has are 60's seeburgs. sorry.
Title: Arcade consoles
Post by: BrianB on December 14, 2005, 03:43:45 pm
Josh -
When he get's his list together, let me know. I might be in the market for an arcade game or two. Do you still have the Asteroids cocktail available?
When he get's his list together, let me know. I might be in the market for an arcade game or two. Do you still have the Asteroids cocktail available?
Title: Arcade consoles
Post by: loman4ec on December 14, 2005, 04:37:16 pm
I got my games mixed up. I thought thats what he said but it is a space invaders. Well actually it is a generic that is the same game as space invaders. It isn't for sale though. all of the games are for my sister and nephew for christmas. They are shrink wraped but I attached a pic.
Title: Arcade consoles
Post by: jasmine64 on December 14, 2005, 05:09:56 pm
Let me know what you have Josh, I'm only 100 miles from you.
I'm still looking for a Centipede cocktail table or upright.
Plus a Space mission pinball.
May be in Memphis soon doing some last minute shopping
and going by our families dealership to check out a truck for hubby.
I'm still looking for a Centipede cocktail table or upright.
Plus a Space mission pinball.
May be in Memphis soon doing some last minute shopping
and going by our families dealership to check out a truck for hubby.
Title: Arcade consoles
Post by: loman4ec on December 14, 2005, 05:22:56 pm
Thats cool. What dealership does the family own? I am leaving for Ohio this weekend but I will be back sunday or monday. Hopefully he will have a list put together then.
Title: Arcade consoles
Post by: dr galaga on December 14, 2005, 05:59:08 pm
Responding to two part of this thread:
The only console I collect is the Atari 2600. I have just under 300 different games for it (just snagged a few more carts the other day).
Josh - let me know if the person has any decent Rock-Ola 500 series wallboxes (160 selection) like this:
The only console I collect is the Atari 2600. I have just under 300 different games for it (just snagged a few more carts the other day).
Josh - let me know if the person has any decent Rock-Ola 500 series wallboxes (160 selection) like this:
Title: Arcade consoles
Post by: davethebirdman on December 15, 2005, 01:54:11 am
Josh
Ms Pacman Looks the "Biz". I'd think about installing MAME in one of those just to give you the huge choice of games. I used to have a generic upright running over 5,000 games. All looked just as they did when I played them for real in the 1980's. But a dedicated cabinet, that would really set it off.
Good Luck.
Dave
Ms Pacman Looks the "Biz". I'd think about installing MAME in one of those just to give you the huge choice of games. I used to have a generic upright running over 5,000 games. All looked just as they did when I played them for real in the 1980's. But a dedicated cabinet, that would really set it off.
Good Luck.
Dave
Title: Arcade consoles
Post by: glassbottlesrule on December 15, 2005, 05:05:32 pm
Never mame a classic game. The arcade collectors will hunt you down and scalp you(rightly so)
Bubba find youself a decent cheap Dynamo cabinet and mame it out, it will be tons cheaper then building one. A great website to do some reading on is Build your own arcade controls or byoac. Tons of great FAQ's and there forums are full of helpful people that are a wealth of information.
Bubba find youself a decent cheap Dynamo cabinet and mame it out, it will be tons cheaper then building one. A great website to do some reading on is Build your own arcade controls or byoac. Tons of great FAQ's and there forums are full of helpful people that are a wealth of information.
Title: Arcade consoles
Post by: glassbottlesrule on December 15, 2005, 05:07:27 pm
Josh, I'm looking for nice Mr. Do or Pengo upright if he has any.
Title: Arcade consoles
Post by: bubba on December 15, 2005, 08:59:39 pm
Glassbottlesrule--- Thanks for the info.. I know there is no replacement for an original machine, but real estate is an issue right now... As it is, I found this site after I acquired one old Vendo 83, and 2 weeks later I own 3 machines... Now you just gave me a link to a cool arcade site :o .. My wife is gonna take all my computers away 
Title: Arcade consoles
Post by: on March 22, 2006, 02:27:06 pm
| Quote (loman4ec @ Dec. 14 2005,1:40) |
| Well i just hit the arcade game motherload. I found a guy in Memphis that has more arcade games and 60's and 70's jukeboxes than you can believe. He is wanting to retire this year and sell off everything he has. I just bought a good origional Ms Pacman upright and a generic space Invaders like Cocktail table for $600. This guy has everything. He also gave me an origional Ford Gumball machine stand. He also has a ton of those touch screen games you see at bars that sit on the bar. Everything is priced really well. If anyone wants anything let me know. |
Josh,
Do you still have a close relationship with this guy?
I may be interested in some of the bar-top touchscreen games (MegaTouch, etc.). Let me know when you have the chance.
'kito