![]() ![]() ![]() If not you can get them on Craigslist for around $25. You may already have one of these laying in the garage. Keep in mind you may have to have a video converter board so your PC can connect to it as they are different typically than your standard RGB computer display connection. I personally think they are more trouble and $ than they are worth, but if you want a more authentic machine then this is something to consider. They will most definitely give you the true arcade low res feel to your project. These are harder to find, very heavy, and typically very expensive ($400+). If you are doing a pedestal style then you can go as big on the wall mount as you feel will fit your game room. They will give you top notch resolution, just make sure the are VESA compatible so you can mount them in the cabinet. I have found that the 20″ to 23″ monitor is a great size if you want something cheap (around $100). You will obviously need a monitor of some kind. They are nice, because they are somewhat portable and you are not limited on the size of the monitor/screen. This is where essentially the control panel is a separate unit and you play on a wall mounted TV. It is much more involved than retrofitting an older cabinet, but you have ultimate flexibility in how you want it to turn out.Īnother popular look is a pedestal style cabinet. I learned how to CNC and built my own plans for this one. This takes either very solid carpentry skills or CNC skills. ![]() Keep in mind it is frowned upon to take a working cabinet and convert it to a MAME cabinet. I printed up some graphics, had the glass smoked, replaced the t-molding, and added one of our LED 2 player kits. I got this Mortal Kombat 3 Cabinet from Craigslist. You can locate them fairly easily on Craigslist in your area typically for under $100. If you are wanting to build a full size arcade consider retrofitting an older cabinet. This was designed to fast track your build and get playing fast. It goes together via camlock system with just a philips head screwdriver. One option to consider is our CNC Bartop Arcade Kit. ![]()
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