Defender cocktail

[Cornelius]

I'm going to get my hands on a cool cocktail someday, but I'm a total newb about arcade machines (if you read this part of the forum regularly, I have had a couple posts like this one in the past couple years). Defender wouldn't be my first choice, but I've seen one locally on CL for $400. here is the ad (http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/clt/869234219.html). Now given that I'm luke-warm about Defender, is this a good enough deal that if I decide to sell it in a year I won't lose money?

[Peale]

*NEVER* rely on current game values as a medium of currency. With the economy the way it is a lot of people don't have disposable income. Especially on a game you're only so-so about. Wait for a game you think is a keeper.

[MrSparkle]

I'd say for $250-300 that would be a nice buy. while the picture is pretty small it does look to be in rather nice condition. But then again think about it, how much are you going to play a game that your only so-so about. I'd say wait until you see a game that your going to love and play the hell out of. Otherwise its cheaper to just go to dave and busters and pump a few quarters into their mame cabinet, (MUCH CHEAPER).

[Cornelius]

*NEVER* rely on current game values as a medium of currency. With the economy the way it is a lot of people don't have disposable income. Especially on a game you're only so-so about. Wait for a game you think is a keeper.

Yeah, I guess I was asking if it was so good a deal that I couldn't go wrong with it. I've read a little more about the Defender cocktail, and it sounds like the 13" screen and cocktail format don't work well for this game. So, it is back to watching and waiting.

[Kid Ice]

Because of its difficulty level and lack of appeal to casual gamers, IMO Defender is not a good game to dabble in. I *love* my Defender cab but everyone who comes over wants to play Ms Pac Man or Asteroids.

[Cornelius]

Because of its difficulty level and lack of appeal to casual gamers, IMO Defender is not a good game to dabble in. I *love* my Defender cab but everyone who comes over wants to play Ms Pac Man or Asteroids.

Aw, c'mon... Defender is easy. Just watch this youtube vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pgh8pf5xzA

[Kid Ice]

Aw, c'mon... Defender is easy. Just watch this youtube vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pgh8pf5xzA

I didn't know it was even possible to fire that fast....I'll have to try that.

[MrSparkle]

defender is a fun game and id personally take it any day over mrs pacman. whether or not I'd take it over galaga or asteroids is a bit shadier. Here is my advice find and purchase a tempest cabinet, not only do they look cool but its one of the best classic arcade games out there ;).

[skaar]

You made me watch the Newsradio episode with the Defender cab again ;)

It's on Youtube!

[Cornelius]

defender is a fun game and id personally take it any day over mrs pacman. whether or not I'd take it over galaga or asteroids is a bit shadier. Here is my advice find and purchase a tempest cabinet, not only do they look cool but its one of the best classic arcade games out there ;).

Now I know you are just messin' with me. Isn't Tempest about the worst possible "starter" cabinet you can get? I thought I'd read that it is very failure prone, and isn't the monitor unusual in some way and uncommon? Great game, though.

[newkillergenius]

Wow Peale, you got a lot better looking!

I agree with that statement though, fully.
Dont waste it.

[Arcade Antics]

You made me watch the Newsradio episode with the Defender cab again ;)

It's on Youtube!
It's not a Defender cab, it's Stargate.

[skaar]

It's not a Defender cab, it's Stargate.

Nice call.

[Peale]

Wow Peale, you got a lot better looking!

Thanks...I think...

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