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Outstanding, neutral, and complete
Many years ago I spent hours upon hours dreaming of building my own MAME cabinet. I bought a keyboard encoder, joysticks, buttons, two light guns. Unfortunately there they've sat - in a box - for years in my basement. I couldn't get past finding cabinet plans, figuring out how to put it all together, if I had the right stuff, and so on.All the information is out there to complete my dream - it's all free, too. The problem? Hours upon hours of reading, digesting, and comparing endless message boards, discussion forums, and vendor websites.The answer - this book. The author is the owner of one of those websites and he does an excellent job in this book of distilling all the choices of every aspect into an easy to read, neutral, and helpful manual of how to make that dream a reality. He chronicles the various parts and design options for your cabinet, lists the major pros and cons of each choice, gives vendors and buying tips, and then leaves the final...
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June 1, 2011
(Cincinnati, Ohio United States) | Helpful Votes: 7 | Rating: 5
Complete Guide!
This book covers everything you need to know before you build an arcade. I have thought about purchasing an arcade for my gameroom, however I could never justify the expense to me or the wife. Now I got this book to see if I can build my own, this book is complete. It will guide you through the benefits and expenses related to building one or buying one. I would have to say, if you are adventurous and have time and money to put one together, this would be the book to have.
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April 28, 2011
(California) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5
A must have for arcade aspirants.
There's a definite difference between playing arcade games standing at a machine with real controls rather than sitting at a keyboard. With some games, like fighters, it's almost impossible to play properly.As someone who plays Q*Bert more than a sane man ought, there's a huge appeal to the idea of building your own personal arcade cabinet, despite the intimidating workload. Luckily, Project Arcade compiles the needed info into one handy reference.Thoroughness is the name of the game with this book. Every aspect, from planning and budgeting to applying the stickers, is well explained in this 500+ page book. The book is laid out so you can likely build along as you read if you like.The author tries to accommodate for the full spectrum of commitment; from simply buying a pre-built cabinet or unassembled kit all the way to linking to resources on building your own steering wheels and flight yokes from scratch. He also tries to be as accessible as...
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April 14, 2011
(Missoula, MT United States) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5
Product Description
The bestseller returns—completely updated to include the newest hardware, software, and techniques for building your own arcade
Interest in classical arcade games remains on the rise, and with a little money, older computer hardware, and a little effort, you can relive your arcade experiences by building your own arcade machine. The hands-on guide begins with a description of the various types of projects that you can undertake. It then progresses to a review of the audio and video options that are available and looks at the selection of game software and cabinet artwork. Ultimately, you’ll learn essential troubleshooting tips and discover how to build arcade controllers and machines that you can enjoy at home with your PC.
- Serves as a soup-to-nuts guide for building your own arcade machine, from the sheets of wood to the finished product
- Addresses the variety of arcade controls, including joysticks, buttons, spinners, trackballs, flight yokes, and guns
- Explains how to interface arcade controls to a computer
- Shares troubleshooting tips as well as online resources for help and inspiration
Project Arcade, Second Edition helps you recapture the enjoyment of your youth that was spent playing arcade games by walking you through the exciting endeavor of building your own full arcade machine. Top to learn more
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