Need help purchasing an arcade machine

[Killer Ryno]

Hello, i am currently looking to buy an arcade cabinet for my home, only problem, I dont know anything about arcade machines so i was wondering what would you guys recommend for me.

I want a typical arcade cabinet for fighting games, and i would like for it to be able to play multiple games, some games being UMK3, MK4, KI, maybe a streetfighter, and some others. Money isnt too much of a problem for me so i have some room. I would prefer a machine that is in good condition, but if other parts and repairs are needed i could probably fix it.

If anyone has or knows of a good guide on arcade cabinets that would be nice too, any help is highly appreciated. Thank You.

 

[Tim Static]

Then i am guessing you'd want to get a Mame cabinet, but as far as what kind of cab, the style of the layout, etc is dependent on what you like and prefer.

But you can also find a cheaper cab, say on Craigslist in your local area (SD? you'll find them all over the place in So-Cal) or eBay, and take it and modify it to what you want. etc. Lots and lots of options you have.

 

[Lex_Lutha111384]

Ebay is loaded with'em

 

[westtrade]

Killer Ryno, the 1st think you have to decide is if you want a U.S. or asian. Here is a site to get you started:
http://wiki.arcadeotaku.com/w/Beginners_Guide_To_Candy_Cabs

I own two asian cabs and will happy to answer any questions you have.

 

[zenomorp]

You need to be more specific. There are HUNDREDS of different types of cabinets out there. I ended up building my own. You can always get the cabinet of your choice and mod it for a bigger control panel for Mame, but it's ultimately up to you. I'd love to help you out, but I need more details on what it is you want exactly.

 

[Matt McIlvenna]

Hey didn't wanna start a new thread for this, but can someone tell me if this (the 2nd one pictured) is a decent cab for the price? I'm thinking of picking it up to make a MKII cabinet.
http://siouxfalls.craigslist.org/vgm/2363282822.html

 

[Matt McIlvenna]

So my lovely girlfriend won a custom TMNT Turtles in Time Arcade cab and I just got it home. I don't know much about cabinets but am learning. Thinking of converting it to an MK cab if it's possible.

 

[[sek]]

If it's a JAMMA style cabinet you should be able to swap boards out with no problem. A quick Google search indicates it should be. You should be able to convert the cabinet art to MK relatively easy. The only part that could be a challenge is if the button layout is vastly different than MK you may need to redo that part if you want an accurate MK style layout.

 

[B13-Helghast]

Still dreamin' of my 4 original machines MK MKII UMKIII & Killer Instinct 1

 

[Proof]

Still dreamin' of my 4 original machines MK MKII UMKIII & Killer Instinct 1

best 4 arcades ever---- i got a killer instinct 1 for about 600$ which is nothing 2 months not working finally got a new board. works great now i think the cpu on the board was fried as **** but ya to have the actual dedicated arcade working jamma board in your house is just ****in insane lol especially in your basment like next to your ps3 mk9 etc. i want an mk2 now i think this arcade stuff is an addiciton
lol

 

[Proof]

if you live in the us its much easier to find dedicated mk or ki cab eazy.

 

[Proof]

im in canada much harderrrr alot harder to find dedicated cabs

 

[Proof]

harder to find here and more much more expensiveeeeeeeeee **** shitty wtv i dont have alot of space in my basement thinking about a mk2 and thats about it prolly my favorite 2 arcade machines of all time ki1 and mk2.

 

[Johnny_Cage]

Also check out this informative channel :NO youtube.com/YourMKArcadeSource