OogyBoogy Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 On our weekly shopping spree at Walmart, I spotted these kits to build your own arcade cabinet. Has anyone tried one of these? I did not see one at the store, but the website shows a Galaga edition, and for $299 I might just have to get it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swainy Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 The reviews have been mixed on these. The control panel overlays smudge and fade after a few weeks use. Also the Spinners on the Asteroids/Tempest cabs doesn’t spin freely enough to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OogyBoogy Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 It wouldn't be too hard to cut a thin piece of plexiglass to size for covering the control panel (or some other clear thin material). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorfarius Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 9 minutes ago, OogyBoogy said: It wouldn't be too hard to cut a thin piece of plexiglass to size for covering the control panel (or some other clear thin material). Shouldn't really have to at that price though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PikaStu Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 The Metal Jesus review suggests the spinners will be better on retail units as his was apparently a prototype. Not sure if that’s actually the case or if it was marketing bullshit by 1-up? There’s some good videos on YouTube where folk are connecting Pandoras, Pies and PCs to it, so there’s modding potential if you're not into building one from scratch or from a kit off EBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Ash Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Just ordered a SF2 cab for £200. Excited!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 They had them in Aldi here for $499. This quickly dropped to $399, then $250, then $149 to clear remaining stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceGrace Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 On 13/03/2019 at 12:48, The Mighty Ash said: Just ordered a SF2 cab for £200. Excited!! Where from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Ash Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Debenhams - sold out online but might have them in store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceGrace Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Cheers. Might wander into town and take a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RastanSaga Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 I've been following these. I was ever so keen on the karate champ cabinet, but the fact they ones I've seen just show the original karate champ, not player v player, despite set up for player is a deal breaker. The differences between the two are quite significant, plus player v player has 12 different stages, better set up for bonus stages and slightly different hit detection...I'm a bit gutted. I hope somehow I've just seen prototypes and it will have both versions on, but from all I've seen its just the original karate champ. I like street fighter, but I've played them so much, I own all versions pretty much on disk, then I have anniversary, 4 and 5 on Ps4. Maybe golden tee then?! I agree with what's been said about them...I'm happy to buy one as a toy, but...for the cost, it's got to be what I would love. Maybe I will get the street fighter one, but, even with load screens, I have both collections of 2 on American Ps1 that look gorgeous on crt. I've since developed a love for hyper fighter, and that's not on the 1 up machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RastanSaga Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Here are the new ones.. https://arcade1up.com/collections/2019-game-titles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanR Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Ah fuck, they got me! golden tee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceGrace Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Didn't get one in the end. Going to wait unless retailers start discounting them. Far too expensive for me at £350-£400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RastanSaga Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 I'm thinking more about golden tee...for when friends are over etc. had karate champ been player v player....id of been more excited. i've still not given up on the idea of buying one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 https://toybook.com/arcade1up-brings-classic-atari-star-wars-home/ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanky debrest Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 People seem to get by without CRTs nowadays but those Atari Star Wars cabs without vector monitors..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swainy Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Obviously not as nice without a real vector CRT but I think that the controls will either make or brake this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanR Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 5 hours ago, Goose said: https://toybook.com/arcade1up-brings-classic-atari-star-wars-home/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zio Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Personally, I think that looks amazing! I currently own an Arcade 1UP Street Fighter II cab and it is pretty decent, but my experience from that would make me want to have a go on this first before paying anything. The SF2 machine comes with pretty lousy joysticks (the player 1 stick was okay, but both myself and my flat mate found it almost impossible to pull off any special moves with the player 2 one) and the video output doesn’t quite match the native resolution of the LCD display. It looks decent enough, don’t get me wrong, but they could’ve done better. I can imagine that potentially being more of a problem with vector graphics. As it goes, I know for a fact they could’ve done better with some tweaking to the video output, as since purchasing mine I’ve installed a Raspberry Pi in there and turned it into a MAME cab, and RetroPie allows you to output to the correct native resolution of the display and add scan lines, so everything looks nicer now. As part of the build, I also decided to replace the joysticks with slightly higher quality ones, plus I added light-up buttons to the front to act as the coin slots (and select buttons on SNES games). I also had to replace the player start buttons as the originals wouldn’t work with the Pi for some weird reason, despite all the others being fine, so I used some spare light-up ones. I think it arguably looks nicer like that anyhow. Downsides are it’s a huge faff to get the power and volume switches to work with the Pi - you have to order some special parts from the US and there’s soldering involved, so right now I just turn it on and off from the mains socket and have the volume set to a nice overall level using a cheap amp I installed inside it. And yes, I know my overpriced rented London flat has an ugly kitchen. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PikaStu Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 I agree the LCD monitor is far from ideal, but if the controls are good I’d be up for buying this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanR Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Zio said: Personally, I think that looks amazing! I currently own an Arcade 1UP Street Fighter II cab and it is pretty decent, but my experience from that would make me want to have a go on this first before paying anything. The SF2 machine comes with pretty lousy joysticks (the player 1 stick was okay, but both myself and my flat mate found it almost impossible to pull off any special moves with the player 2 one) and the video output doesn’t quite match the native resolution of the LCD display. It looks decent enough, don’t get me wrong, but they could’ve done better. I can imagine that potentially being more of a problem with vector graphics. As it goes, I know for a fact they could’ve done better with some tweaking to the video output, as since purchasing mine I’ve installed a Raspberry Pi in there and turned it into a MAME cab, and RetroPie allows you to output to the correct native resolution of the display and add scan lines, so everything looks nicer now. As part of the build, I also decided to replace the joysticks with slightly higher quality ones, plus I added light-up buttons to the front to act as the coin slots (and select buttons on SNES games). I also had to replace the player start buttons as the originals wouldn’t work with the Pi for some weird reason, despite all the others being fine, so I used some spare light-up ones. I think it arguably looks nicer like that anyhow. Downsides are it’s a huge faff to get the power and volume switches to work with the Pi - you have to order some special parts from the US and there’s soldering involved, so right now I just turn it on and off from the mains socket and have the volume set to a nice overall level using a cheap amp I installed inside it. And yes, I know my overpriced rented London flat has an ugly kitchen. #TriggersBroom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zio Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 20 hours ago, SeanR said: #TriggersBroom Hey! The screen, wood panels and 6 of the buttons are all totally original! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanR Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 give it time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDY Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Two new ones announced.. 4 player TMNT and Marvel Superheroes (which also includes X-Men CotA & The Punisher!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanky debrest Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 This video popped up in my feed a week or so ago and I think about it every time one of these new 1UP cabs is mentioned: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evener Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Wow, I'm surprised by how fast and furious new models are being released. I guess that's a good sign that there's adequate interest out there to create and market new models. I'm personally intrigued by the cocktail models AKA the Head to Head Black Series, although I haven't seen any out in the wild to sit down and try as of yet. https://arcade1up.com/ Check out the split screen SFII competition, I guess it's flattened out way of having two back-to-back Candy cabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by Law Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 I just want them to license some Sega properties. Revenge of Death Adder cab would be incredible way to bring that game home. Or a steering wheel one with outrun, virtua racing and daytona on it I'll buy them all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loony Jetman Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Has anyone found anywhere selling the Star Wars cabinet for delivery in the UK, apart from eBay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swainy Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 As far as I know it’s not been released in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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