On Fri, 5 Dec 2003, Witchy wrote:
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: cctalk-bounces_at_classiccmp.org
> > [mailto:cctalk-bounces_at_classiccmp.org]On Behalf Of der Mouse
> > Sent: 05 December 2003 22:29
> > To: cctalk_at_classiccmp.org
> > Subject: Re: Space Invaders returning to arcades...
> >
> > Also true - and don't forget that while you can maybe put together a
> > MAME box running the game for $500, you need not only that but all the
> > original human-interface devices (joystick etc), _and_ they need to be
> > able to stand up under years of arcade-level punishment, including
> > exasperated gorillas getting fed up with the game and shoving the
> > joystick hard enough to shake the whole box.
>
> Hahahaha! You can buy new PCs for less than $500!
>
> http://www.ultimarc.com/
>
> and in particular:
>
> http://www.ultimarc.com/orderp.html
>
> These people do arcade quality sticks and buttons. Build the cab yourself. A
> half decent MAME box can be done for less than ukp100 ($62.50) for classic
> games. Ferchrissakes, at computer fairs here in England you can buy Pentium
> 3 class machines for ukp80 ($50). If an exasperated gorilla breaks your
> joystick replace it for ~ukp11 ($7)
>
> Where's the expense?
Witchy,
I understand where you're coming from but the expense comes from the
knowledge, skill and craftmanship of being able to design your own
cabinet. Most people don't have 3, 2 or even 1 of these, so plunking down
$3K is a bargain.
--
Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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Received on Sat Dec 06 2003 - 12:47:51 GMT