View Full Version : Neo-Geo cabs and Me
DKTheArcadeRat
05-10-2007, 03:36 PM
What can I expect to pay for one, where can I get one at a good price, and is maintainance on these fairly easy? Someone please give me some help on this subject, because I really love the fighters available for it, and want to pick them up and play them on my own cab.
Also, does anyone know when the Arcade Auction is in Cherry Hill, NJ?
Thanks
Dave
skaar
05-10-2007, 04:46 PM
I'd recommend you look for a Candy cabinet (Neo 29 is the one I have) - they're newer, better screens, fully Neo compatible and they're easy as hell to work on.
Plus they're tiny. ;)
Check out Matsu, he just got in a new shipment on super neo 29 cabinets.
http://www.jpdeal.com/
skaar
05-10-2007, 06:48 PM
Check out Matsu, he just got in a new shipment on super neo 29 cabinets.
http://www.jpdeal.com/
Sweet. I hear good things about that guy - good suggestion.
Also, great avatar La4s.
Flack
05-10-2007, 08:08 PM
What can I expect to pay for one, where can I get one at a good price, and is maintainance on these fairly easy? Someone please give me some help on this subject, because I really love the fighters available for it, and want to pick them up and play them on my own cab.
I've seen Neo Geo cabs go anywhere from $100-$400, depending on if it's a 1/2/4/6 slot and what games came with it. Maintenance on them is basically the same as any other JAMMA cabinet.
DKTheArcadeRat
05-10-2007, 10:48 PM
Ok, well, seeing as I would be/am a n00b to the whole arcade scene, idk what would be involved in that, lol. So yeah, just wondering if it is something that would be easy to learn or not. And I am more interested in the MVS cabs, even tho the others do look nice, i like the look and feel of the other better.
If you do ended up going to route of a candy cab, such as the neo or super neo 29, the cabinet is already prewired for a single slot MVS setup. So assuming you buy a wokring cabinet all you would need is the MVS board and game. Just plug the board into the cabinet and turn it on, it is that simple.
madman77
05-14-2007, 05:25 PM
Check out Matsu, he just got in a new shipment on super neo 29 cabinets.
http://www.jpdeal.com/
How does one contact him? The question request button doesn't work. Is there much to do to convert this to a standard JAMMA cab?
agbulls
05-14-2007, 05:34 PM
How does one contact him? The question request button doesn't work. Is there much to do to convert this to a standard JAMMA cab?
Thats what I want to know. These would be ideal for people (like me) with small spaces if JAMMA is possible. I also really like that they're designed so you sit down while you play.
madman77
05-14-2007, 05:46 PM
The only thing I wonder about is going w/a 4 button, or the one that allows you the 6 button config. Do many games aside from fighters use JAMMA+? I'd probably want to play more MVS games and classic JAMMA games than anything else.
Here is Matsu's contact info: gamemachine2003@hotmail.com
The only thing I wonder about is going w/a 4 button, or the one that allows you the 6 button config. Do many games aside from fighters use JAMMA+? I'd probably want to play more MVS games and classic JAMMA games than anything else.
Either panel would be good. If you do end up getting a 4 button layout it is possible to just punch out the additional holes.
madman77
05-14-2007, 10:19 PM
Here is Matsu's contact info: gamemachine2003@hotmail.com
Either panel would be good. If you do end up getting a 4 button layout it is possible to just punch out the additional holes.
Thanks! It looks like only one of the panels has the buttons already drilled out with just plastic fillers in their places. Are the other panels like that? After thinking it over, I probably wouldn't go w/the 4 button after all. I wouldn't be able to play MK2 :)
Thanks! It looks like only one of the panels has the buttons already drilled out with just plastic fillers in their places. Are the other panels like that? After thinking it over, I probably wouldn't go w/the 4 button after all. I wouldn't be able to play MK2 :)
The Super Neo 29 cabinets came with two different 2 player button layouts. The official 4 button neo geo setup, and the 7 button layout (4 button neo geo w/ 3 more holes under neither). The biggest dilemma with the super neo control panel is the joysticks. They require a specific mounting plate that limits what sticks you can use.
If i get a chance I will take a picture of my control panels to give you a little better idea.
madman77
05-15-2007, 09:36 AM
That'd be cool, I looked at the panels on his site and also did a few web searches. I think the 7 button layout would be the best, if I went with just a 4 button I'd no doubt be beating myself up for not being able to play the 5/6 button games. When playing 3-4 button games, do you find the lower 3 buttons get in the way at all?
That said--is his price of $600 reasonable?
I just took a closer look at the cabinets he has up for sale. All three cabinets have some yellowing. The first cabinet looks to be in the best shape, but only has a the 4 button layout.
$600 is a decent price for a super neo cabinet. I payed $550 for mine. You have to take into account the price of shipping. In the end the total would be around $1000, but that will be around the cheapest cabinet for this quality in the states unless you get lucky and find one on ebay or local.
madman77
05-15-2007, 12:42 PM
Yea, I noticed the yellowing :( I haven't had much luck finding any candy style cab elsewhere and I think the Super Neo 29 is the best looking of all.
Here are a couple pics of the underside of of my control panel. Not sure how much help it will be.
http://img466.imageshack.us/img466/301/cp2gf7.jpg
http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/1176/cp1bj4.jpg
http://img466.imageshack.us/img466/1045/cp3zn4.jpg
Just came across this thread on another forum I post at.
http://www.killercabs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7508
A guy in Columbus Ohio is selling a Sega Blast City for $650. If you want to take a trip it might be worth the effort.
madman77
05-15-2007, 04:31 PM
Thanks for the pic.
Unfortunately I have a 2 seater car and it'd cost me a bit to rent a van/truck for a couple days to drive there and pick it up from here. Good deal though, for sure.
madman77
05-15-2007, 11:02 PM
Oh, Egret II, how you tempt me so!
Oh, Egret II, how you tempt me so!
Give in to your temptations.:bigmac:
MonoTekETeA
05-17-2007, 11:40 PM
http://www.basementarcade.com/arcade/auction/
A good website for the tri-state listings. You can get an idea for your price. Note that the ones below $100 are usually damaged in some way.
As of right now, checking usamusements.com and the superauctions website, nothing is coming to NJ any time soon.
mrmark0673
05-20-2007, 03:26 PM
Check out Matsu, he just got in a new shipment on super neo 29 cabinets.
http://www.jpdeal.com/
Do you know what state he is located in? I'm definitely going to be picking up an MVS soon and I would love if I could avoid shipping cost.
Do you know what state he is located in? I'm definitely going to be picking up an MVS soon and I would love if I could avoid shipping cost.
California.
madman77
05-21-2007, 12:44 AM
Still working out details in email w/Matsu, seems he misses half the emails I send him :/
Still working out details in email w/Matsu, seems he misses half the emails I send him :/
I have heard this before from other people. They say he is bad at answering emails, but very accomidating otherwise.
madman77
05-21-2007, 12:46 PM
Well, he finally replied :) The only problem now is the shipping company only delivers to my front door. I live alone in a condo building and there's a small 5 step stairwell on my floor. I wonder if the guys would cart it up to my place for a few extra bucks...
Well, he finally replied :) The only problem now is the shipping company only delivers to my front door. I live alone in a condo building and there's a small 5 step stairwell on my floor. I wonder if the guys would cart it up to my place for a few extra bucks...
I just say this post over at Killer Cabs. Maybe you have a friend or neighbor that would help you for 5 minutes. But if not, the only thing I can think of find is to find some kind of plank so you can carefully role it down the stairs.
madman77
05-23-2007, 01:27 AM
Just waiting on him to take some pics of the cabs he has.
As for the moving, I'll most likely have a friend to help, but if not, I'll have a hand cart with big ole soft tires and straps to secure the cab to it. I'll also wrap the cab up in a soft blanket before placing it on the cart. I read the tech article on moving a cab by yourself and if that guy could lift the cab into his car alone, this should be a cakewalk.
Madman, good luck on getting some decent pics of the monitor. You have a PM, sorry it took so long to reply.
madman77
05-26-2007, 02:11 PM
I got pics of it with a game running, couldn't see any burn in at all. Sent payment out during the week, I can't wait for it to get here.
You are going to love it. Do you already have a game to throw into it as soon as it is plugged in?
madman77
05-26-2007, 08:08 PM
Yea, I built a supergun years ago so I've got a couple Jamma boards. Looking for a good deal on an MVS 4 slot.
Yea, I built a supergun years ago so I've got a couple Jamma boards. Looking for a good deal on an MVS 4 slot.
If you use a 4 slot, make sure you connect the audio right, or you will burn out your mobo and speakers.
madman77
05-27-2007, 10:42 PM
Yea, I saw those MVS->Jamma adapters that hook up the select button and have the audio connectors. Probably easy to do it yourself, I'd imagine. Seems EBay or the neo geo forums have the best prices on them (4 slots), the online stores are all expensive.
I would assume you would pay around $20-$25 for one of the adapters. It might be easier than trying to wire something up yourself, especially if in the future you plan on using the standard jamma connector.
skaar
05-28-2007, 03:16 PM
Yeah, I agree on getting yourself a prewired adapter. I'm on the market for one myself. Any conversion you can revert by unplugging something is a winner for me.
madman77
05-28-2007, 05:09 PM
This is the one I've been looking at: http://www.jammaboards.com/store/jamma-adapters/neogeo-mvs-to-jamma-inline-adapter/prod_198.html
madman77
05-29-2007, 01:41 AM
This one is the exact same design for $10 less: http://www.arcademvs.com/ARCADE_ACESSERIOR.htm
you can't beat 14.99. That is the best price I have ever seen on a new mvs adapter.
skaar
05-29-2007, 10:49 AM
I bought myself a JAMMA > Frogger from those guys. Haven't tested it yet, but they were quick on the shipping (next day for me since they're in Vancouver)