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Stand-alone machines that generally only play one video game each. Arcades hit their peak of popularity before home consoles took over the gaming public. Arcade games usually cost 25 cents per play. Known for the most cutting-edge technology of their time, arcades still have the largest video game library, and greatest variety of control methods, of any platform.

Need some advice

#1 Posted by moffattron9000 (278 posts) - 9 months, 17 days ago

I would like to get into arcade ownership, preferably an early 90's fighter. The problem with this is that i live in New Zealand, a country that while being a great place to live, as far as I can tell doesn't have something like a California Extreme to get me onto the right path, and Trade Me (Our eBay) only has two original copies of NBA Hangtime and a crap ton of Konami pokies available. On the flip side though there are plenty of custom rigs available, that while seeming a bit like cheating to me it may be my only option. So my question is if I should just get one of the custom rigs or if I keep looking for a proper machine. Also does anyone knows if New Zealand has something like a California Extreme. Thanks.

#2 Posted by Brackynews (3302 posts) - 9 months, 8 days ago

@moffattron9000: New Zealand Extreme? Interesting idea, but I'd be shocked. I recall was tweeting something about ideas for an Australian CAX. Realistically now that CAX is over I'm sure the twitter account has some time to answer a couple questions. @CAExtremeOrg (I just discovered that CAX has a French wikipedia page, but not an English one. Never seen that before.)

I think the best advice is to just decide on your budget, and if you can't find something that meets your budget, you'll need to reassess. You can dress up a vanilla cabinet pretty nicely, and most people who DIY make something that suits them. You have to REALLY like a game to maintain a dedicated cabinet. Meanwhile a MAME cab can be any kind of configuration you can imagine.

Even though you're closer to Japan, I imagine freight charges are no joke. Meanwhile, you can always start small. Well maybe not as small.;)

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