Streets Defender

[tb lilley]

Had this delivered yesterday. Wasn’t sure what to expect as I’ve only ever seen pictures of a Streets Defender, never seen an example of the cab itself.

 

[paulcan69]

I really like those, poor man's defender or not I'd love one all day long.

I'm too tight to spend 1k on defender

 

[DanP]

They are tidy cabs, and a good size too. You can really see the effort in the CP and bezel that company's used to go through with artwork on games. Only thing I couldn't stand on the Streets cabs was the controls. Those microswitch buttons get downright tiring after a bit, and the lethal looking joystick gets a bit slippy too.

Dan

 

[andyman]

Spangly !!

Watch out for the sweaty spike when passing 35k

Andy.

 

[paulcan69]

I think I would change the controls for leaf buttons as you have the room, and a real defender 2 way joystick use/play it like this, then keep the others and if it was ever sold you still have the originals.

 

[DanP]

The buttons on there are smaller than regular leafs so it'll mean drilling through the CP and CPO. Not something I'd fancy doing meself

Dan

 

[paulcan69]

Oh ok, sod that then!

 

[tb lilley]

I have thought about getting these leaf adapters: http://www.arcadeshop.de/Button-Parts-Leaf--vs-Microswitch_566.html

Might do the trick.

And yes, that spike will need replacing with something a bit more suitable !

 

[DanP]

Yeah if they fit they would definatley make it feel better. Give the spike a try before you change it, and obviously keep it so you can revert if back to it's former glory (hehe) should you want to.

Dan

 

[andyman]

A standard Defender stick will be a pain too, cutting needed on both CP and CPO.

Get a real one

Andy.

 

[trm]

That is a really pretty CPO IMO, but the spike - I just can't see how anybody ever thought that was a good idea

Can you imagine 'elf & safety now?

"We'd like to fit a tapered steel spike onto this kids arcade machine mmkay?"

 

[tb lilley]

This is working now. Bad bridge rectifier BR1. Nice easy fix.

Plays a surprisingly good game of Defender. It's been over 20 years, so very pleased with this.

Nice bright screens, controls better than expected, good loud sound. Chuffed.

 

[P-Man]

Your machine is totally 'stock', i understand some people suggest replacing buttons/stick, but the panel isn't flat like an upright defender and the spike isn't too bad actualy in that p[laying position...

But i'm a purist, i prefer to have machines without 'bling' like different sticks/button to what they were supposed to be...

 

[tb lilley]

I've got a lot more respect for Streets's Defender now I've had the chance to play it. So I reckon I'll keep it as is. I'm surprised just how well the controls work.

 

[Jodo]

Beautiful - I always wondered if there was a knob or balltop missing from the 'spike' - I guess not!

 

[Russ J]

I were pretty good at Williams Defender as a kid but i did have the odd go on the Streets one and tbh i were totally shat at it

I just couldn't get used to the 'ball less' joystick.I found it uncomfortable to use

Still a pretty impressive looking 'sparkly' machine it has to be said though

Russ J2012-03-31 19:59:40