Hello

[AwesomeBar]

Hi, my name is Rich.

I am at a point in my life where I am looking to start collecting some 1980's arcade machines but there is a serious lack of them on eBay. Saying that the ones the interest me the most (that spark off the nostalgia) are the same ones as everybody else likes - defender, robotron, tempest, ms pacman, galaga, asteroids etc, so no surprise they are hard to come by.

I built a bartop arcade machine with a hyperspin front end to satiate my cravings, but I think it's about time I took the plunge. However, I am very nervous about purchasing as trying to fix a monitor, pcb etc scares the life out of me.

Anyway, hello to everyone on the form.

Rich

 

[AnDyC]

Welcome

 

[Milky]

Welcome to the forum! Don't worry about taking the plunge, there are loads of guys who can offer services or advice on just about anything hardware related...

...not me though, I can just about use a multimeter without leaking electricity all over me

 

[Mr20to5]

Hi Rich and welcome to the group.

I was where you now are about a year or so ago. You just need to get stuck in and bite the bullet.

As Milky says, there are plenty of people here who will help you out when needed.

I've had boards fail me, speakers replaced and some rewiring on my first cab and now bought a non worker which is in the middle of a resto.

Electricity still scares me sleepless but so far still alive.

You list a formidable collection to behold but not impossible. Remember that these cabs are old and whilst awesome to play will inevitably break down too.

But that just becomes part of the hobby.

Good luck.

Neil

PS: There are some bargains on Ebay but you will get a better deal, advice, service, support on here.

 

[AwesomeBar]

Cheers guys. It's good to know there is support out there for when I do take the plunge.

I have just been watching John's Arcade on YouTube and he just found a Firefox on Craigs List. Its a game I remember well enough to say that it was just as bad as the movie!!!

I'm just going to look through some of the forums now.

Rich