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Having recently acquired a couple of tremendous Arcade1Up machines on sale at a local Walmart. Very tremendous. I thought we needed a dedicated Arcade1Up deals thread to keep track of deals. I know deals people, believe me.
 
These deals are very YMMV but it seems many, many Walmarts are clearing these out right now. Clearing them out. Brickseek links provided where available, check your local stores for price and availability. Brickseek is not 100% accurate though, as I said ... YMMV.

Search your local area, or any ZIP, for in store deals with deals.consolekits.com (Site no longer exists)
 
Asteroids, Major Havoc, Lunar Lander and Tempest - as low as $75 in store, very hard to find or $164.99 online
 
Centipede, Millipede, Missile Command, Crystal Castles - as low as $75 in store, very hard to find or $174.99 online
 
Final Fight, 1944, Ghosts'N Goblins, Strider - as low as $125 in store $150 at Walmart online
 
Galaga, Galaxian - as low as $75 in store $150 at Walmart online

Mortal Kombat I,II & III - as low as $150 in store $199 at Walmart online
 
Pacman, Pacman PLUS - as low as $150 in store
 
Rampage, Gauntlet, Joust, Defender - as low as $75 in store $199 at Walmart online
 
Space Invaders - as low as $75 in store $150 at Walmart online
 
Street Fighter ll - as low as $75 in store $199 at Walmart online
 
Golden Tee - $299 at Walmart

Marvel Superheroes - $299 at Walmart

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade Machine w/ Riser - $349 at Walmart

Star Wars w/riser - $399 at Walmart

Pac-Man Head to Head Arcade Table with Two Pac-Man Gaming Stools (No Galaga or DigDug)- $450 at Sam's

Street Fighter Head to Head Arcade Table - $430 at Walmart

Legends Ultimate Home Arcade Special Edition - $500 at Sam's

 
Arcade1up Riser - $44.88 online or order for instore pickup
 
 
I myself picked up the Final Fight and Rampage machines for $125 each for the Oval Office in the White CatCondo.

 
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purbeast said:
It's not nearly as expensive as one would think. Just depends what you are looking for and when. I got back into the hobby pretty recently.

I did turn my KI2 cabinet into a MAME cabinet though. I'm now in the process of gettin 2-3 more cabinets though.

Also original arcade cabinets are tanks. They aren't made from low quality materials. You're getting them mixed up with A1up lol.

Saying that cabinets smell like smoke is saying that everyone who inhales second hand smoke is going to have lung cancer. It's very far and few between that are even like that. And the majority of them now a days haven't been in real arcades in ages and have been taken care in home usage.
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The shipping is largely what makes it expensive. I've seen games at the classic gaming expo for reasonable prices, like Hang-On standup for $200, or a Daytona Usa 2 sit down cabinet pair for $500. High demand games like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong might be pricey, but lesser known games, such as the myriad of vertical shooters released in the mid to late 80s, or the slew of Double Dragon wannabes that flooded the arcades soon after that hit. Some, like Final Fight and Golden Axe, hit it big, but there are a ton of others that there isn't a lot of demand for.

 
purbeast said:
It's not nearly as expensive as one would think. Just depends what you are looking for and when. I got back into the hobby pretty recently.

I did turn my KI2 cabinet into a MAME cabinet though. I'm now in the process of gettin 2-3 more cabinets though.

Also original arcade cabinets are tanks. They aren't made from low quality materials. You're getting them mixed up with A1up lol.

Saying that cabinets smell like smoke is saying that everyone who inhales second hand smoke is going to have lung cancer. It's very far and few between that are even like that. And the majority of them now a days haven't been in real arcades in ages and have been taken care in home usage.
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I have to agree... I bought a cab with Soul Blade and converted it for MVS use. The price of the cab + MVS 1 slot + 2 or 3 MVS games was less than the MSRP of the TMNT cab.Spent like $320 (granted, this was about 12 years back) and that cab has survived the original owner, a 5 hour drive on its side to get it home. Up 2 sets of stairs, down again, a move to another location and them a cross country move. And I was not gentle at all. Also have another, gutted cab, that I was in process of refurbishing when I moved cross country, but pretty sure the now ex-wife purposely left the control panel back in Florida (and well as the 4-player NBA Jam CP i had lying around)

Both full sized cabs came from smoking homes and who knows where they started life, but never smelled of smoke. I mean, I work as IT in a casino and as machines get taken off the slot floor and put into storage, that cigarette smell doesn't follow and these are very similar builds to arcade cabinets. Also, they hold up GREAT for long term storage. There was also a comment about games needing their own power supply. That was mostly pre-jamma and large, custom hardware that needed. My 2 MVS boards, CPS2 and Macross boards all use the same jamma harness for power.

I think ETA Prime (youtube) nailed it when he mentioned that while yes, you could place high in components in an Arcade1up, it's pretty much a toy. Compared to a full size cab, it really is. I do have 2 arcade1up cabs, both modded with PC parts that would have gone to waste otherwise (an old-ish xeon and an I5 that were both just sitting in the garage doing nothing at all) and if I didn't have those PCs already, they both would have raspberry pis.

I don't consider myself an arcade collector in the slightest, but still can justify original arcade hardware for certain things and the arcade1up for everything else. MVS and CPS2 games I'd like to own originals for. Also, apologies if this sounds all over the place.... At work and taking calls being sentences :)

 
The biggest issue with classic cabinets is the monitors. The biggest advantage is the side art.

A new, custom cabinet can be built with whatever materials you please, allowing you to make them as well-designed and long-lasting as you can afford and/or prefer. I have a custom cabinet that I designed and built almost 20 years ago, and it's still in great shape, because I designed it to be an absolute tank. (internal framework of reinforced, cross-braced 2-by-4s attached with bolts, basically as sturdy as practically possible) While some classic cabs are durable, a lot of them were built using particle board, not the best of materials if it gets even slightly damp. They'll hold up decent if kept inside and dry, but there are still issues and concerns.

And of course, there are the monitors. One of the biggest concerns for classic cabinets is the monitors, and the problems they introduce. Multi-sync CRT monitors are not common, tend to be a bit expensive these days if you are buying a new one, and are only going to get more rare as time goes by. Modern flat-panels are almost never built to sync down to arcade PCB refresh rates, so they can't be used natively with original boards. And those multi-sync CRTs are big and heavy. This also tends to make the cabinets themselves top-heavy, which increases the risk of tipping the cabinet over. On top of everything else, CRTs are restricted in size by the sheer practical limitations of their glass tubes. You can't build a huge-screen cabinet with a CRT, the biggest you can hope for is around 35-40 inches. And given the unwieldy weight of such a screen, I would not recommend that approach.

One of the biggest advantages to going with a classic cab is that sweet, sweet side-art. If you can find a cabinet in decent condition with intact side-art, it makes it considerably more worth the trouble. Replicating that side art with modern tools is not easy or cheap. Classic cabinets with intact side-art can be worth it even if you are just looking to recycle the side-panels.

A modern, custom-designed cabinet is the ideal solution, but requires expertise and tools that not all users are going to have. Which is why a company like 1Up is able to sell their cabinet-kits. While the more knowledgeable arcade enthusiast could do better with a DIY solution, the more casual fan would be willing to shell out for an easier approach.

 
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This ... the 60 in 1 is a great board that is a hit with the casual crowd, as well (interface is surprisingly newb friendly.) There are few issues with the board that you will see discussed (wonky sound on some games, etc.) but all of the heavy hitters are there and great to play. It is a nearly plug and play solution. DIY retro arcade has 60 in 1 and Pandora's Box AIU kits that I used on my builds. I'm up and running and playing games instead of tinkering with images and settings for Pi.

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Is this what you are referring to with the 60-1 board? https://www.diyretroarcade.com/index.php/60-in-1-conversion-kit-for-arcade1up-vertical-machines.html

Seems like a solid way to go. Is there a list of the games included anywhere?

 
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FloriDUH JBot said:
Yes, or the Pandoras Box 6 for a horizontal build. With a custom control deck and all new controls, runs about $200 for the mod. A little more for a PB6 (but you can have about 2500 games)

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Got a link to the Pandoras Box?

Also thanks for the 60-1 link. I'd definitely want some of those games on my cabinet, but it is missing a lot of the stuff I want and I think the Pandora's Box may be more up my ally. I could go the Raspberry Pi route, but I like the idea of this being a simpler mod with one of these.

 
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Sigma said:
Got a link to the Pandoras Box?

Also thanks for the 60-1 link. I'd definitely want some of those games on my cabinet, but it is missing a lot of the stuff I want and I think the Pandora's Box may be more up my ally. I could go the Raspberry Pi route, but I like the idea of this being a simpler mod with one of these.
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https://www.diyretroarcade.com/index.php/arcade1up-upgrades.html

https://www.diyretroarcade.com/index.php/pandoras-box-full-install-kit-for-arcade1up-horizontal-machines.html

I hiighly recommend upgrading to the PB6. That gives you the ability to double the games. Zerojay.com community collection for that. Also, they are super helpful and quick to respond at diy retro arcade with build questions.

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shoe478 said:
What's the cheapest anyone has seen the counter cades go to and where?
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I'd just recommend waiting for the new wave to come out, they are going to retail for $99 out of the gate. I personally like the smaller design of them shown at CES too. Thinking about picking one up myself to mod for vertical games.

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https://www.diyretroarcade.com/index.php/arcade1up-upgrades.html

https://www.diyretroarcade.com/index.php/pandoras-box-full-install-kit-for-arcade1up-horizontal-machines.html

I hiighly recommend upgrading to the PB6. That gives you the ability to double the games. Zerojay.com community collection for that. Also, they are super helpful and quick to respond at diy retro arcade with build questions.

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Awesome, thanks. Think I will look towards the Pandoras Box mod here.

 
A local seller has the Xmen cab for $220. I checked WM and it is no longer available. Is this a good price? Still trying to find out how and if I can mod my cocktail cabinet.
 
Bivensra said:
A local seller has the Xmen cab for $220. I checked WM and it is no longer available. Is this a good price? Still trying to find out how and if I can mod my cocktail cabinet.
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Depends, especially if it's used. Target has had them listed at $250 for awhile now, but might be hard to find in store.
 
While we're on a mods kick...
Pandora 6 or Wolfanoz Arcade image on a Pi?

Just looking to run arcade roms. Is the setup process on a Raspberry Pi gonna drive me crazy, or does the wolfanoz image do most of the hard work for you? I was skilled enough to figure out the process of hacking my S/NES Classic after only a moderate amount of frustration.
 
I used that Wolfanoz image and have not been able to get my trackball or spinner to work properly still. Not sure what I’m doing wrong and I’m definitely not very good with these things. I got frustrated and gave up like a week or so ago, but I’d really like to get Tempest and Golden Tee working properly
 
MrshllJcb said:
I used that Wolfanoz image and have not been able to get my trackball or spinner to work properly still. Not sure what I’m doing wrong and I’m definitely not very good with these things. I got frustrated and gave up like a week or so ago, but I’d really like to get Tempest and Golden Tee working properly
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Setting up a trackball on a pi is not an easy thing. And good luck getting golden tee working properly.


I got the trackball working on my pi 3b editing files. I don’t recall exactly which.
 
shoe478 said:
What's the cheapest anyone has seen the counter cades go to and where?
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I just got a $65 Space Invaders counter at a local office supply store during their "half off all Christmas gifts" sale... although I'm starting to rethink it.

Sigma said:
I'd just recommend waiting for the new wave to come out, they are going to retail for $99 out of the gate. I personally like the smaller design of them shown at CES too. Thinking about picking one up myself to mod for vertical games.

Awesome, thanks. Think I will look towards the Pandoras Box mod here.
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Do we know when/where/etc. for those? I only snagged the Space Invaders as it seemed worthwhile at the time, but I can easily return in -- I don't really care about Space Invaders as much as a relatively "cheap" countertop cab. It looks like most "plug and play" mods will more than double my cost, though...

 
kwick7 said:
Setting up a trackball on a pi is not an easy thing. And good luck getting golden tee working properly.


I got the trackball working on my pi 3b editing files. I don’t recall exactly which.
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Hmmm... don't really care about Golden Tee, but I might like the trackball for the other usual stuff. Easier to set up on Pandora's Box?

 
avatar94 said:
While we're on a mods kick...
Pandora 6 or Wolfanoz Arcade image on a Pi?

Just looking to run arcade roms. Is the setup process on a Raspberry Pi gonna drive me crazy, or does the wolfanoz image do most of the hard work for you? I was skilled enough to figure out the process of hacking my S/NES Classic after only a moderate amount of frustration.
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The process is pretty smooth you could follow eta prime tutorial or download and test it with a 360 controller pi setup.

I haven't tried a trackball but I play missile command. All this stuff takes some tweaking to get it to your liking

IMO the 60 and 1 looks nice but you get way more bank for the buck with the right pi image .

His 128 image has consoles and a different interface look. I find the wolfanoz arcade only 64 .32 bit the sweet spot.

 
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doctorwolf said:
Thanks for the recommendation, that actually looks pretty amazing. Couple of questions for you:

1) Can you set this to boot straight into attract mode?
2) Can you do something to lock people (i.e., guests and especially my kids) from being able to go into the settings and accidentally screw stuff up?
3) Does high score saving work properly?
4) Would I be able to fit this on a 32gb card or would I be cutting it too close for room for saves?
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I checked the wolfanoz image 64 and 128 if you go into the menu you can change the ui to kids this will lock out the settings and prevent anyone from accidentally changing them. Once enabled you have to use the old contra code to unlock the settings

 
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girlracer99lude said:
my friend got these side table that fit up under the machines. wanted to share in case anyone was looking for cheap options like myself, as you can see they make them almost the same height as one on a riser. they are sold in pairs

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01K8JECGU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I may just pick up a set of those tables. Looks like a great alternative

 
Yeah closest IKEA for me is 2 hours away. So I just ordered a set of the "Like New" ones for $18.37 and through something else in for free shipping. Still leaves me 1 machine short as I own 4 but the 12-in-1 came with a riser. I'll see how I like these and if I really do like them I'll order another set.

 
TrumpCat said:
As the most stable of stable geniuses, I can't imagine those tables are the most stable of stable tables.
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The regular riser itself isn't that stable as it's not exactly a perfectly snug fit. Play MK against a button mashing spaz and you'll see just how unstable it is.

With those tables, someone should try mounting 4 square rectangular blocks/pegs that stick up into the inside corners of the unit so it "locks" into place. That would probably be more stable than the official riser.
 
doctorwolf said:
The regular riser itself isn't that stable as it's not exactly a perfectly snug fit. Play MK against a button mashing spaz and you'll see just how unstable it is.

With those tables, someone should try mounting 4 square rectangular blocks/pegs that stick up into the inside corners of the unit so it "locks" into place. That would probably be more stable than the official riser.
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When you screw the cab into the riser it seems pretty stable. Since mine are on a carpeted wood floor I've thought about screwing the risers into the floor with brackets but haven't felt the need yet. But those tables, especially the ones small enough to fit inside the bottom of the cab, look like they'd fall over with a slight shove or pull.

 
avatar94 said:
While we're on a mods kick...
Pandora 6 or Wolfanoz Arcade image on a Pi?

Just looking to run arcade roms. Is the setup process on a Raspberry Pi gonna drive me crazy, or does the wolfanoz image do most of the hard work for you? I was skilled enough to figure out the process of hacking my S/NES Classic after only a moderate amount of frustration.
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Pandora 6 if you want something a little more plug n play. Pi if you have the stomach to tinker. Plenty of games for a lifetime either way.

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Pandora 6 if you want something a little more plug n play. Pi if you have the stomach to tinker. Plenty of games for a lifetime either way.

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Definitely pi if you want that interface experience- but even if you download an image, you’ll need to tinker at some point.

Some of those images are extremely well done tho and boot right to control setup the first time.
 
kwick7 said:
Definitely pi if you want that interface experience- but even if you download an image, you’ll need to tinker at some point.

Some of those images are extremely well done tho and boot right to control setup the first time.
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I've been messing around with that Wolfanoz image the last couple days and have mixed feelings on it. A lot of the games don't work at all or run far less than full speed (I'm on 3B+ FYI). Attract mode would be great if it wasn't so laggy and was easier to customize to your liking. I can't even figure out how to change the favorites or hide collections in Attract Mode (extremely easy to do in Emulationstation). The presentation is pretty damn slick though - if only it felt a little less hacky.
 
doctorwolf said:
I've been messing around with that Wolfanoz image the last couple days and have mixed feelings on it. A lot of the games don't work at all or run far less than full speed (I'm on 3B+ FYI). Attract mode would be great if it wasn't so laggy and was easier to customize to your liking. I can't even figure out how to change the favorites or hide collections in Attract Mode (extremely easy to do in Emulationstation). The presentation is pretty damn slick though - if only it felt a little less hacky.
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Which Wolfanoz image? 64 arcade only? I know the 128 was stuffed to the max with consoles leaving very little room left on the card.

in the UI setting the theme I use is showcase and I perfer the arcade only editions.

I am on the 3b and which games are you having trouble with? let me cross check them on mine.

There are 1000's of games on on the images and IMO a lot more work than do not

If you play a game and want it to move it to favorites hit the y button

if the game is in favorites and you want to remove it hit the y button

Keep plugging away.

Mame has been around for decades and usually games that require special controllers or complex modern ones were hard to get running correctly but they have done a great job getting the regular style games running. With a retail package stuff is cut and dry because it has been ran through ready for retail.

When this stuff first started it was complicate because the internet was in it's infancy. The forums were there but you had to really hunt for them. trying to get punch-out to work was brutal.

Theses pi images really take the heavy lifting off the end users that choose to go that route.

 
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I've been messing around with that Wolfanoz image the last couple days and have mixed feelings on it. A lot of the games don't work at all or run far less than full speed (I'm on 3B+ FYI). Attract mode would be great if it wasn't so laggy and was easier to customize to your liking. I can't even figure out how to change the favorites or hide collections in Attract Mode (extremely easy to do in Emulationstation). The presentation is pretty damn slick though - if only it felt a little less hacky.
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A lot of the images are crap- or all presentation and no good gameplay. Many of them often clearly state too, something like: “every game tested to launch but not tested to play.”

I downloaded the 8gb vertical only image. I then deleted a lot of the games and then added a few of my own. I’m very happy with the outcome. I’m also more than capable of making my own from scratch but don’t have the time (my other, pc based launchbox cabinet and a bar top I made years ago are 100% my own). I also strongly think a lot of games is too many- my vertical only cab sits at about 70 games and my other one has a few hundred (and still too many).
 
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Theses pi images really take the heavy lifting off the end users that choose to go that route.
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Yeah, and that's why it was always ridiculous when people came onto threads for mini consoles and smugly claimed how people should just get a Raspberry Pi. Getting it set up right is not easy and takes a ton of looking around on forums.

That said, I'm not personally a fan of the prebuilt images for my purposes. To start with, that Wolfanoz image contains a bunch of games the don't work right or have sound issues. Even worse is it contains a TON of crap games. Sure it has 2,000+ games but 75% of them are complete garbage. Just think about scrolling through 10 games for every good one, that's what it seems like at times. The categories are better, but still not perfect. And depending on your controller, it might not work right so you will still have to mess with that.

It took a lot of time, but I prefer regular Emulation Station with a decent theme for a more responsive interface and less buggy behavior. then add the games you like, and confirm they work. Some work better in FBA or Mame (or even different version of Mame) - there is a lot of testing. Then create categories (I just use All because I've narrowed the list down to just the stuff I want, which to be honest is still over 300 - but better than 2000), retrieve artwork and video (if you want it). Lastly, get your splash screens and turn off the config button when loading a ROM (saves people that like to press buttons while things load). One caveat here though, TheGamesDB (a primary scraping source for game info) is currently running in a diminished capacity, and was completely down for a while due to losing their server access - so you might have to deal with that.

 
girlracer99lude said:
I ordered 4 of the other tables from Amazon yesterday because I have 4 other arcades next to my TMNT and SF which are on A1UP risers so I want them to be similar height.

But I also have the $15 tables from Walmart, cause the closest ikea is over 100 miles away so with shipping it equals out. I have my Marvel and my MK on them.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Parsons-Square-End-Table-Black/47827019

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Very nice setup! The bricks really makes it feel like a classic arcade!

 
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Yeah, and that's why it was always ridiculous when people came onto threads for mini consoles and smugly claimed how people should just get a Raspberry Pi. Getting it set up right is not easy and takes a ton of looking around on forums.

That said, I'm not personally a fan of the prebuilt images for my purposes. To start with, that Wolfanoz image contains a bunch of games the don't work right or have sound issues. Even worse is it contains a TON of crap games. Sure it has 2,000+ games but 75% of them are complete garbage. Just think about scrolling through 10 games for every good one, that's what it seems like at times. The categories are better, but still not perfect. And depending on your controller, it might not work right so you will still have to mess with that.

It took a lot of time, but I prefer regular Emulation Station with a decent theme for a more responsive interface and less buggy behavior. then add the games you like, and confirm they work. Some work better in FBA or Mame (or even different version of Mame) - there is a lot of testing. Then create categories (I just use All because I've narrowed the list down to just the stuff I want, which to be honest is still over 300 - but better than 2000), retrieve artwork and video (if you want it). Lastly, get your splash screens and turn off the config button when loading a ROM (saves people that like to press buttons while things load). One caveat here though, TheGamesDB (a primary scraping source for game info) is currently running in a diminished capacity, and was completely down for a while due to losing their server access - so you might have to deal with that.
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When Mame first started If I recall the original goal was to find a way to preserve the arcade experience. They took that seriously. Every rom from A to Z. If I com across a bad one I try to find it and replace it. Like the xmen children of the atom they all seem to use the same rom where there is no sound during the intro the game play is fine just the intro sound but the Spanish XCOTA rom the sound is in the intro.

The first Mame that was shown to me in the 90's had a couple of hundred games. LOL Triming the fat and tweaking it to ones liking may be the way to go for the newer generation so they don't have to slog through what once was good games. A lot of Older arcade \ console games for that matter have not aged well and you have to be die hard fans to play and enjoy them. I can't stomach too many 2600 games but I have friends that can play them all night. LOL I am glad mame is around and I do appreciate the efforts people attempt especially for free.

 
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Yeah, and that's why it was always ridiculous when people came onto threads for mini consoles and smugly claimed how people should just get a Raspberry Pi. Getting it set up right is not easy and takes a ton of looking around on forums.

That said, I'm not personally a fan of the prebuilt images for my purposes. To start with, that Wolfanoz image contains a bunch of games the don't work right or have sound issues. Even worse is it contains a TON of crap games. Sure it has 2,000+ games but 75% of them are complete garbage. Just think about scrolling through 10 games for every good one, that's what it seems like at times. The categories are better, but still not perfect. And depending on your controller, it might not work right so you will still have to mess with that.

It took a lot of time, but I prefer regular Emulation Station with a decent theme for a more responsive interface and less buggy behavior. then add the games you like, and confirm they work. Some work better in FBA or Mame (or even different version of Mame) - there is a lot of testing. Then create categories (I just use All because I've narrowed the list down to just the stuff I want, which to be honest is still over 300 - but better than 2000), retrieve artwork and video (if you want it). Lastly, get your splash screens and turn off the config button when loading a ROM (saves people that like to press buttons while things load). One caveat here though, TheGamesDB (a primary scraping source for game info) is currently running in a diminished capacity, and was completely down for a while due to losing their server access - so you might have to deal with that.
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I was using the 32gb arcade only Wolfanoz. I have my own I spent the better part of a year setting up, but had consoles and about 250 arcade games. I could never figure out the bezels and when I updated retropie some games also broke, so wanted to take a shot with a premade arcade image.

I'm basically using that 2,000+ game list as a cataglogue and adding everything I want to favorites. Then I'll go through and make sure the games work and the bezels are correct. Some start off with that horrible MAME bezel but the right one for the game is actually in the folder (ex: SSF2T) so fixing those results in a lot of fiddle time. It is a bummer though not being able to use the crt-pi shader with the bezels, as it results in slowdown for most games. I'd like to try this on the RPI4 and see how it looks (note that I'm also using this on a widescreen monitor I'm using for a pedestal arcade station I'm throwing together - once I decide to mod a A1U, I'll ditch the bezels all together and gi back to crt-pi shader, if anything).
 
I was at a nearby store last week that had 8 TMNT machines for $349.  Looked on consolekits this morning and they're showing out of stock for $200 at the same place.  I took my chances this morning to see if the stock was wrong, but they were all gone.  I might just have to get one at another store for $300, because it seems like they'll be gone instantly if they go lower.

 
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I’m seeing the Ultimate Legends Arcade isn’t out of stock anymore on Sams website but won’t let me add to cart. Do you have to have a membership and log in to purchase?
 
dxironman said:
I’m seeing the Ultimate Legends Arcade isn’t out of stock anymore on Sams website but won’t let me add to cart. Do you have to have a membership and log in to purchase?
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If you need to have a membership to get into their physical store, I wouldn't be surprised if the website were that way too.

 
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I was at a nearby store last week that had 8 TMNT machines for $349. Looked on consolekits this morning and they're showing out of stock for $200 at the same place. I took my chances this morning to see if the stock was wrong, but they were all gone. I might just have to get one at another store for $300, because it seems like they'll be gone instantly if they go lower.
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For anyone in the southwest suburbs of Chicago that might be interested in TMNT. I went to Orland Hills (Park) Walmart today and was prepared to pay $300 (what it shows online and on all the inventory checkers) and was delightfully surprised to find this.

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I had to go back with a bigger vehicle. My friend / boss and I each picked up one for home and a third for the office.
 
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I found a Pac Man today at a discount store for $100. I opened it to make sure everything was there and nothing had been touched. I always told myself if I found one at that price that I would get it. I'm putting it together now. Made me happy!

 
GameRTR said:
I found a Pac Man today at a discount store for $100. I opened it to make sure everything was there and nothing had been touched. I always told myself if I found one at that price that I would get it. I'm putting it together now. Made me happy!
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You did the right thing.
 
kwick7 said:
You did the right thing.
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I haven't kept up with everything related to these machines but apparently I have the newer model. The video I watched to assemble it was different than mine but the back says it was made 8/2019. I found why it was on clearance is because it has a small crack at the top where the pacman boarder goes but a sharpie will cover it up just fine. I've been playing it for a few minutes and its pretty solid. I may get one of the risers just to make it a little taller and because I like the ones with the logos and all too.

 
I walked by the ninja turtle display unit at Walmart yesterday while Splinter's bio was being displayed.  Not gonna lie, being 35, when I saw it said Splinter was only 30 years old I felt REALLY old.

 
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