jerseystyle Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 (edited) So after getting a couple of micro arcades, and that 64K games emulator box, I’d like to add a few more pieces. What would y’all recommend? For reference I don’t want a PC or to fiddle with anything pic of what I have thus far (other than emulator thingy). Oh and I have an Evercade as well (thanks Songbird!) Edited January 16, 2023 by jerseystyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 That set you have there are fairly special. Space Invaders does accurately re-create the original cabinet quite well, it was a premium model there isn't it? If it's the one I think it is, sold for $50 as Premium arcade. MyArcade did 2 others, SF2 Champion and Contra, I've had all 3 but kept SF2CE it's that good. The other two would be Carmen Sandiego and Oregon Trail, not sure exactly which versions they are, probably DOS PC hacked to work on that, they're great for what they are, and Carmen actually does save your progress, wish I had kept that one. If you're into it, SF2CE and Contra are worthy to grab in that price point/line of cabinets. Beyond that, I'd strongly suggest to get more for your money, but keeping it more tight on space, more of the multi-players. Neo Geo Mini International, Sega Astro City Mini(LRG still can't sell them out shockingly), and any of the mini consoles of the last 5 years or so (NES, SNES, Genesis 1 and definitely 2, and the PCE or TG16 Mini.) All bring a fantastic collated list of solid games to enjoy and presented quite well and work great. No fiddling required here other than just a power wire, maybe a HDMI cable and controller wire if you got the mini consoles too, but that's it. You just turn them on and they work, no thought process or fiddling required. I mean if you did get everything in the mini systems/mini arcades mentioned you'd have at least 200-300+ games to work with, more than most would need for years to come if ever beyond. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseystyle Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share Posted January 17, 2023 (edited) 54 minutes ago, Tanooki said: That set you have there are fairly special. Space Invaders does accurately re-create the original cabinet quite well, it was a premium model there isn't it? If it's the one I think it is, sold for $50 as Premium arcade. MyArcade did 2 others, SF2 Champion and Contra, I've had all 3 but kept SF2CE it's that good. The other two would be Carmen Sandiego and Oregon Trail, not sure exactly which versions they are, probably DOS PC hacked to work on that, they're great for what they are, and Carmen actually does save your progress, wish I had kept that one. If you're into it, SF2CE and Contra are worthy to grab in that price point/line of cabinets. Beyond that, I'd strongly suggest to get more for your money, but keeping it more tight on space, more of the multi-players. Neo Geo Mini International, Sega Astro City Mini(LRG still can't sell them out shockingly), and any of the mini consoles of the last 5 years or so (NES, SNES, Genesis 1 and definitely 2, and the PCE or TG16 Mini.) All bring a fantastic collated list of solid games to enjoy and presented quite well and work great. No fiddling required here other than just a power wire, maybe a HDMI cable and controller wire if you got the mini consoles too, but that's it. You just turn them on and they work, no thought process or fiddling required. I mean if you did get everything in the mini systems/mini arcades mentioned you'd have at least 200-300+ games to work with, more than most would need for years to come if ever beyond. Yes I’ve been thinking about getting the Astro City Mini for sure. I’ll look into the SF2 mini. Yes the Space Invaders is great- premium product for sure I really like it. Edited January 17, 2023 by jerseystyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 What is the scope and extent of what you're wanting to rebuild? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseystyle Posted March 11, 2023 Author Share Posted March 11, 2023 18 hours ago, Keatah said: What is the scope and extent of what you're wanting to rebuild? Not sure yet- mostly just a few pieces that are both conversation points and things I’d play. Like the dragons lair mini arcade machine for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madwindoman Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 You could get a Vectrex. That’s a conversation piece for sure and about the same size as those mini consoles. I’m a fairly new Vectrex owner and I can’t keep my hands off it. There’s a multicart with the entire library for 50 bucks and a pretty active homebrew community making quality games 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseystyle Posted March 12, 2023 Author Share Posted March 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, Madwindoman said: You could get a Vectrex. That’s a conversation piece for sure and about the same size as those mini consoles. I’m a fairly new Vectrex owner and I can’t keep my hands off it. There’s a multicart with the entire library for 50 bucks and a pretty active homebrew community making quality games Awesome- I love the Vectrex! I have one plus a multi cart in storage back in New Mexico. I gotta get down there and get that back for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madwindoman Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Perfect!! That’ll be right at home with those mini units. Another cool thing would be a mini tabletop pinball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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