Hello

[d3cka2d3pw00d]

Hello!

I’m a huge retro gamer but I don’t have an arcade cab so I need to put that right. I have been using CoinOps on an original Xbox but a proper cab would be amazing. I do not have the space for more than one cab so I’m thinking of getting a cab that has a MiSTer at its core and uses a CRT.

Ideally I’d like to get a cab that needs repair or a new flat pack type to build up from but I’m not sure if the newer builds can support CRTs.

Any advice and pointers would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[qjuk]

Welcome to the forum!

Depending on your time, I would probably recommend finding an older cabinet that needs some work doing it up and using that. You can refurb it to your own spec. Empty/projects cabinets often pop up for sale for a good price.

Personally I would steer away from the flat pack cabs as they are more than likely designed to hold a LCD screen and probably couldn’t support the weight of a CRT. You could go down the road of a scratch build cab made professionally cut using a CnC machine with decent wood etc., but that going cost quite a bit.

qjuk2022-08-26 12:53:51

 

[d3cka2d3pw00d]

Hi qjuk,

Thanks, I think I'll do that then, look for empty/project cabs for sale.

Cheers.

 

[paulcan69]

Mo @ videotronics may have a few empty project cabs

 

[d3cka2d3pw00d]

Thank you, will check that ok now.