negative1 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 stickers: shadowbox: t-shirt: lego: later -1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 the pac-man partycade, includes the American or easier settings for Dig Dug, extra man at 10k/40k/ and every 40k after: That was the same as the cocktail version. later -1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) ordered and on its way: Dig Dug Quarter Arcade Mini Cabinet Platform: Vintage Software Edition: Standard Condition: New Release Date: 09/30/2020 Product Replacement Plan: No replacement plan Price $149.99 Quantity 1 Total $149.99 Shipping Method Everyday Free Shipping $35+ (Allow 2 business days for processing. Delivers 4-7 business days once shipped.) $4.99 Subtotal $149.99 Shipping & Handling $4.99 Estimated Tax i $12.78 Total $167.76 later -1 Edited October 15, 2020 by negative1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) reposting dig dug videos: later -1 Edited October 15, 2020 by negative1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 nice plexiglass sprites: later -1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 On 10/14/2020 at 10:45 PM, negative1 said: ordered and on its way: Dig Dug Quarter Arcade Mini Cabinet Platform: Vintage Software Edition: Standard Condition: New Release Date: 09/30/2020 Product Replacement Plan: No replacement plan Price $149.99 Quantity 1 Total $149.99 Shipping Method Everyday Free Shipping $35+ (Allow 2 business days for processing. Delivers 4-7 business days once shipped.) $4.99 Subtotal $149.99 Shipping & Handling $4.99 Estimated Tax i $12.78 Total $167.76 later -1 Cancelled my order. Date got changed to 12/31/2020 Don't know if it's been cancelled or just delayed. later -1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Yet another way to play dig dug and dig dug 2: new partycades from HSN (ugh), https://www.hsn.com/products/arcade1up-8-in-1-pac-man-partycade-arcade-with-8-games/9647340 ms pac-man later -1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybird3rd Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 While we're sharing different versions of Dig Dug, I wonder if anyone here has played the 2001 Infogrames version, Dig Dug Deeper: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 1 hour ago, jaybird3rd said: While we're sharing different versions of Dig Dug, I wonder if anyone here has played the 2001 Infogrames version, Dig Dug Deeper: Of course. I'm pretty sure i've played all dig dug spinoffs. later -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 (edited) here's play up to 999,990 on the new ms pac-man 8-1 partycade. the patterns should work on all Arcade 1up new versions with the easy settings at extra's at 10k,40k, and every 40k. i played very sloppy, and died on the first level. after that it was ok, until about 500k, lost several men there. and then made it up to 990k, and killed off the rest of the men, at 999,990. will play until the killscreen next time maybe: later -1 Edited November 28, 2020 by negative1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldengalaxiesgaming Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 On 11/20/2020 at 11:40 AM, negative1 said: Yet another way to play dig dug and dig dug 2: new partycades from HSN (ugh), https://www.hsn.com/products/arcade1up-8-in-1-pac-man-partycade-arcade-with-8-games/9647340 ms pac-man later -1 These look nice at $199. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 i'm trying to get quarter arcade dig dug again: https://www.amazon.com/quarter-arcades-Official-Cabinet-Numskull/dp/B08KHK8JY7/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=quarter+arcade+dig+dug&qid=1607536140&sr=8-1 quarter arcades Official Dig Dug 1/4 Sized Mini Arcade Cabinet by Numskull – Playable Replica Retro Arcade Game Machine – Micro Retro Console Visit the quarter arcades Store Price: $129.99 + $23.45 shipping Get $60 off instantly: Pay $69.99 upon approval for the Amazon.com Store Card. High-quality Replica Arcade: Measuring one quarter of the size of the original Dig Dug arcade machine, this is one of the most high-quality mini arcade machines for your home available on the market. Featuring original Dig Dug game artwork, real premium high-quality wood, and premium metal details. Bonus Gift: Your Dig Dug cabinet comes in a pristine collector’s box, complete with official Dig Dug artwork and display window. Quarter Size Brand: The Quarter Arcade is an official, fully playable quarter scale replica arcade cabinet that maintains all of the features of the classic arcade cabinet from the glory days of gaming. Everything has been lovingly replicated down to the smallest detail, from the artwork to the buttons and even the tiny screws. Miniature Sized: Measuring 43cm (height) x 16cm (width) x 21cm (depth), your Dig Dug arcade cabinet is exactly one quarter of the size of the original retro arcade machine. This desktop Dig Dug arcade game machine is small enough to be comfortably displayed, and big enough to fit a 5-inch TFT screen as well as fully functioning joystick. Plug and play ready, just connect the supplied mini USB cable. 100% Customer Satisfaction: At Quarter Arcades we take a lot of care to ensure that we leave you a satisfied customer every step of the way, which is why each purchase comes with a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty. It's on ebay also: (it was): https://www.ebay.com/itm/Official-Dig-Dug-Quarter-Size-Arcade-Cabinet-17-inches-tall/254797447883?hash=item3b531c82cb:g:5PMAAOSw5MFfyRkp there will be more later on. later -1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 (edited) apparently its real, and mine is shipping. someone on youtube has theirs now: (but with an issue): Dauerbomber6 days ago (edited) I got mine and i LOVE it! Fantastic little arcade cabinet :-) Alex Wiesen5 days ago Got mine and it's awesome, but the volume dial doesn't work. later -1 Edited December 10, 2020 by negative1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 first review of the new quarter arcade dig dug : looks great later -1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Here are pictures of my numskull dig dug unboxed: ------ later -1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Here is combined gameplay of first game showing 200k up to level 18, and then i continued a few times. Then played another full game for 40 minutes, and started getting video of gameplay from 400k-1 million. Just stopping short of flipping score, and got to level 110. Will play again to see if it has the slow boards. later -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 ok people, sit back and relax. here's the review for new numskull dig dug quarter arcade. dig dug is an natural choice for numskull. they have been going through all the big hits from namco. so it was just a matter of time. this was supposed to come out a few months ago in 2020, but got pushed back to december. dig dug is a very popular namco/atari title which has a lot of fans, due to its colorful look, and basic gameplay. it also offers challenges for intermediate and expert players looking for more. it is pattern based, so you can eventually learn several patterns to go through the repeating levels. these are my opinions. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- tldr version: ============================== controls are not arcade accurate - but actually, and surprisingly do the job for average players, they are subpar for intermediate and expert players games play near arcade accuracy - framerate, and response is decent, graphics are blocky and pixelly sound - decent, loud enough but not overdone screen angles are shallow - but are pretty vibrant enough in most cases - color is slightly dimmer than usual =================================================================================== the long review follows: i am going to go into gameplay details, response times, and control mechanics for the games i know. ================================================================================ background - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- i have been playing videogames from the days of pong, breakout and space invaders i stopped playing them in the late 90's, and 00's when deluxe units were the norm. i do know most of the atari, williams, namco, and capcom library inside and out. i am NOT an expert at every game, but have played all of them either extensively in the arcade when they originally came out, at home in MAME, and in pretty much every port on PC, console, and remake that has come out. hardware control experience ---------------------------- i have used arcade controls, buttons, trackballs and spinners since they came out. i have home versions of those controls, and actually don't use dpads or analog stick on any console unless i'm forced to. my preference is always dedicated controls for arcade games arcade gaming habits ----------------------- i play arcade games, or ports pretty much every day, through the 80's, i stopped in the 90's, and then picked up mame, and played it every day for a few years. stopped again, until the 2nd year of the xbox 360. got gameroom, and pretty much every arcade game, and port on those systems. i have continued this when ports started showing up on the xbox one. i have played them on the playstation also, but only the original and PS2, and now the PSP 2000. lately, over the last couple of years, i have been playing arcade ports and games everyday for a least a few hours. i usually place in the top 1-10 place on games that i'm an expert in, and below that on other games. as far as dig dug is concerned, i've mastered that game early on, back when it was originally in the arcades. it took a few weeks of playing, and watching someone else do patterns. then the joystick magazine came out with other patterns and strategies. i was able to flip the machines score at 1 million multiple times, on the standup and cabaret versions. never saw the cocktail version though. i've recently gotten back into dig dug over the last few years, and have topped the leaderboards on steam, xbox live, and others. the scores stop tracking at 1 million, so theres no point in playing further unless you go for a world record, or personal best. (mines 1.7 million). i can still play it pretty well, and just have to touch up on my patterns. i should be able to hit the killscreen with some practice, although this version is the namco 5 man total, which makes it a lot tougher. ====================================== now with that out of the way, lets get to the actual quarter scale version time spent playing ========================================================================== i have spent a few hours playing dig dug dig dug - numskull quarter arcade ========================================================================== condition - these machines are pre-assembled, all you have to do is plug them in. due to the scaled down size, they are using custom buttons and joysticks, even miniaturized volcano start buttons. there is also a working coin door with the slots being used for credits. durability - the unit is constructed fairly well, it has significant weight for its size. it does wobble, when you are playing, because of the movements needed during the gameplay. the control panel is solid, and supports both hands easily, although you will using your fingers mostly for the actions. the marquee does light up (optionally) ergonomics - this is the main problem with the machine, YES, the game is playable, but your fingers will get cramped, and so will your arms if you play it for any length of time. i managed to play for about 20 minutes for my first game, and later on a 40 minute game, and it was painful. visuals - the artwork is printed in decent quality, scaled and cropped to fit, and same with everything else on the control panel (omitting the instructions). it looks well done, and mine didn't have any scratches or marks on it. screen - the screen is an 4 inch LCD screen that is of average quality. not great on the viewing angles, but with the distance that you will be sitting to play this, it is actually decent in size, and clarity. the colors are a little dimmer than expected. gameplay - dig dug ====================================================================================== dig dug is a very basic game. you control your player with 1 four directional joystick, and 1 pump button. to emulate the arcade, they've placed 1 button on either side of the joystick. due to the limited space on the control panel, the buttons are placed very close to the joystick, so you have to alter your gameplay. since i play with my right hand, i found that switching to the left during the end of levels and between rounds gave me some rest before each level. i played several games and noted the following: ----------------------------------------------- 1) namco revision of the game - i don't know if its version 1 or 2 yet, i still have to play it much further - the 2nd version had bug fixes due to killscreens, and gameplay slowdown in latter levels 2) default settings which are adjustable HARD - 3 men start, 1 extra at 20k, 2nd extra at 60k thats it. EASY - 3 men start, 1 extra at 10k, extras every 40k 3) game allows unlimited continues, but resets your score back to 0 4) highscores are saved when machine is unplugged 5) new loading screen i scored 200k on the first game ending around level 18. continued a few times, and then got to level 110, and 1 million. this is good enough for now. after level 11, 12-15 repeat every 4 levels. after level 32, the boards speed up until the 50's. if this version has slowdown, it will occur around level 136 or so. if it has a killscreen it will be at level 256. i probably won't get that far playing normally, but with continues to find out. i will get to a million, and flip the score (999,990->0), and post a video when i get a chance. as far as emulation goes, i did not detect any noticeable lag in the gameplay. the sound was mostly accurate, and at a decent level. ======================================================================================= Final thoughts ---------------- A valiant, but in the end ok experience, unless you're going for nostalgia, and love dig dug, and are ok with the compromises. overall, i would give numskull dig dug a grade of B for effort. A for quality and longevity, B for emulation, A for graphics, C for controls. So an average of B overall grading, or 3/5 stars for the price. --------- Take into account how much you like dig dug, and that this will mostly be a collectable, thats not really for playing, unless you want to risk some pain in your hands. --- the price was not really a factor to me, although its a little higher than i thought. and for a little bit more, you can get an arcade 1up countercade, or even more for a partycade, and finally about triple that for a version thats included in the 3/4 sized arcade 1up cabinets. i don't recommend these quarter scale machines to anyone looking for accurate gameplay, arcade quality controls, or bargains. they are mostly for collectors, and fans of the game. other options will suit your needs much better than these. later -1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wongojack Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Great review - thanks! Question though, wouldn't a grade of B equate to a 4/5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 5 minutes ago, wongojack said: Great review - thanks! Question though, wouldn't a grade of B equate to a 4/5? Maybe, but it doesnt map directly. I thought B+ 4, A- 4.5 and A 5/5 my point is, its great for looking at, but not so much for playing with getting cramps or repetitive stress. also i'm not sure the tiny joystick can put up with handling you need to play the game properly. later -1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 (edited) here is a maxout score on the numskull machine, 999990 on easy settings 10k/40k and every 40k later -1 Edited December 16, 2020 by negative1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Numskull is using Namco Dig Dug Rev 1: ------------------------------------------------------------------ Slow Boards - level 136 Killscreen - Level 256 Here is a preview: Level 130, the fygar moves slowly when it is at the top of the screen. (not shown) Video starts on level 131 Level 136 - All enemies go back to being 'frozen', but every level until the killscreen, they start speeding up again. later -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Numskull Dig Dug uses Namco ROM revison 1: ----------------------- Slow Boards level 136 Killscreen level 256 ==================================== Here is gameplay for these levels: 137-157 You can see the enemies are slowly speeding up throughout these levels. Will try to get to the killscreen after. later -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbeliever Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 I recently got this as part of my Midway Arcade game disc for the Xbox 360. Now I just need to post a score here....time to get a game going tonight after work to see how well I do.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 On 2/11/2021 at 7:53 AM, Unbeliever said: I recently got this as part of my Midway Arcade game disc for the Xbox 360. Now I just need to post a score here....time to get a game going tonight after work to see how well I do.. Dig Dug is Namco, not Midway. Good luck in getting back into it, and please post a score. later -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbeliever Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) 16 hours ago, negative1 said: Dig Dug is Namco, not Midway. Good luck in getting back into it, and please post a score. later -1 Whoops. Looking back, I purchased this separately. My fault. I'll post a score once I get better (need lots of practice). Edited February 18, 2021 by Unbeliever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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