multimeechy Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 I'm thinking about building my own Arcade cabinet. I just love the style and sleek designs, I been seeing online? I have alot of old retro games and system and I'm actually getting tired of cable management and buying different online parts to keep my older systems up to date (EX: RF converter to HDMI). I just found out that one of my favorite gameboy color games internal batteries have died. Anyway, what are some of the reasons you build your own cabinet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talbin Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 I built mine simply for nostalgia. I spent many hours in arcades standing up in front of the machines ( I always thought people who sat at machines were lazy haha). Anyway, at work I sit all day so when I get home and want to relax I like to get some standing time in at my cabinet. It keeps the circulation in my legs going strong. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badflame Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Basically, as talbin, for nostalgia. But also because I really like to play some arcade games. The PC and console actual games are amazing graphically, but totally different to the classical games. I like both. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
multimeechy Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 Yea, I'm beginning to see what you guys are talking about. I actually played Bugsy 2 on SNES this morning and it almost made me cry, thinking about all the old times I had playing this game with my brother. Anyway the nostalgia feeling is defiantly there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helmgar Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 For me its nostalgia. although I'm considering building a free standing arcade control panel with the TV mounted to the wall. this will allow me to upgrade to a larger TV when I have more money to spend on the TV. I could also then wheel it out of the way If I just wanted to use it as a TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syma Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Classic and retro.These two words made me i wanna built my own cabinet.It is something that the next generations MUST see, how were the games back then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thordelan Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Mostly nostalgia as everyone else but also because I've never been much of an "laborer" (not sure of the word) So I really want to build something on my own, whatever time it will take me. I guess the feeling will be a lot better than just buying it. Moreover you can find a lot of useful videos, plans, etc on how to build you own cabinet/bartop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallex Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 I think i wanted a more "natural" way of playing arcade games, never felt right playing them in front of the computer. You guys probably understand :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterer Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I just wanted the nastalgia back, the arcade makes it so much more fun and for the amount of time i spend playing the old retro games it makes it so worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette4evr Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I was building one mostly for nostalgia but also there is something about an arcade setup that brings people together. My best memories ended up being of my friends and family enjoying my setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroNutz Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 As most others have said I have a few arcade cabinets for nostalgic purposes. Emulators are great, but to use then in a cabinet with an original crt monitor is perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titchgamer Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Nostalgia plays a large part, Also being a "old skool" gamer then Its as much of a necesity to me as having a PS4! Besides playing old Games with a keyboard is just not the same as a old school joystick and buttons. Then there is the feeling of woping ya mates ass while hes standing next to you and nudgeing you in the ribs laughing and joking! The truth is gaming has lost its magic a bit for me, I am not sure what percentage is the industry and what % is me being a grumpy old fart. But kids these days gaming dont know about the old ways of inviting your mates around to play Mario Kart and swapping games with mates. Its all faceless over the internet these days, Dont get me wrong I love playing online games and the modern GFX etc just as much as the next guy but its not the same as 8/16 bit games of old. They just dont have the charm anymore and I think having a cabinet running such things is a way to preserve those days. Well atleast in my mind it is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
releasedtruth Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Poverty. Growing up watching others play made me feel like I had, but needed to build and play for myself. Wasn't the same with an Xbox controller on a desktop PC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthedude Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Just about to start now. its just better than sitting on the sofa staring at the tv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut8711 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 It was to prove that I could build something no one that I knew had. The ability to play games that I knew as a kid actually made me feel like a kid again. If only I had my box of Pac-Man cereal to eat as I played..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrestlemy69 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 I agree with everything said above. Mine has brought back so many memories. I don't play my cabinet as much as my computer hooked up to my 55 inch using usb of original controllers(snes nes) but I still use the exact same setup for both(i.e. hyperspin and rl.). I mainly did it so my young kids could see the way it used to be. Plus I like being the envy of my friends and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saitoh00 Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 I want to feel again what's playing with an old friend to a beat em up and fight for chicken, while we are surrounded by enemies and our lifes in red ....;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecb116 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 For me is childhood memories, during the summers i used to beg my parents for some coins and went to the arcades to meet my friends and try to get to that next bubble bobble level. Ive been dreaming to build my own cabinet for more than 3 years now. I have even made a small bartop but now im going for the big one. I attach a sketch for you guys 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koonuxx Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 I built one because its always been a fantasy of mine. Like when people say "What would you buy if you won the lottery" and I know on that list would be a few arcade cabinets, then boom..found out i didnt need to win the lottery and started right away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raminios Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 To be completely honest, the biggest factor was boredom - I just wanted something productive to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walterg74 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 I think the people that really want to build a cabinet, and not just because "everyone's doing it". are those that have been exposed to the original experience. Nothing beats playing arcade games in their original form, just as nothing beats playing retro games in their original hardware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Goin Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I saw Attract Mode somewhere and was fascinated by how far emulation has come. Now, here I am and I have plans to build an arcade cabinet soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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