Well, Lucked out and got a few free cabs yesterday..

[Deadpixels]

Yesterday I stumbled upon a seller on Craigslist looking to sell a Neo 2-slot cab. While I wasn't interested in buying anything, I noticed a link to a video of the seller's game room in his ad and checked it out. Impressed, I left him a five star comment and made a mention of doing some business down the road.

To my surprise later in the day I received a message back from the seller telling me outright that he was intending to give away the Neo 2-slot, as well as a Killer Instinct cab with Soul Calibur in it (it ended up being Soul Edge, but that's a personal fave anway). Needless to say I was pretty amazed at his offer and made a mad dash to Belcamp MD tonight to pick up the cabs.

Well, here's what I got-

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j286/bridgeonceburned/100_1650.jpg?t=1231569518

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j286/bridgeonceburned/100_1651.jpg?t=1231569996

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j286/bridgeonceburned/100_1652.jpg?t=1231569580

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j286/bridgeonceburned/100_1653.jpg?t=1231569609

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j286/bridgeonceburned/100_1654.jpg?t=1231569635

Overall I'm pretty amped about the haul. The two slot conversion has a bit of an unorthodox button layout, but overall the controls are nice and responsive, and the monitor is pretty bright. The cab is old though, it's an old Atari cab but I'm not sure what game it originally was. The monitor didn't have any kind of frame in the back which is pretty disappointing, but not a big deal. Also, the two slot is in the rear of the cab which makes changing games a bit of a bitch, but it's not the end of the world. I ended up giving the cab to a friend of mine though as he's wanted to get into the hobby for a while now. Needless to say he's pretty thrilled.

The KI cab needs some vinyl and painting done, which I'm going to start tomorrow more than likely, and the CP plexi needs replacing, but all of the buttons work great and the monitor isn't too shabby. I quite like the cab, and it's got some pretty great sound. I've sunk a few hours into Soul Edge already tonight and it's bringing back a ton of memories.

Anyway, here's a new video of my current arcade setup to go with the new cabs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuRSe8zj1aY

[jcalder8]

Great finds there, you can't beat free.

[studvicious]

Nice haul. Sometimes it just pays to be nice. I give this thread 5 stars. *waits*

[Videogamerdaryll]

Awesome!!!

[Deadpixels]

Thanks guys, glad you like them. I've got a friend who has a vinyl connection we're waiting to hear back from, so hopefully I'll be a bit closer to giving the KI cab some polish in the near future.

[maxlords]

That Slug 2 and Last Blade in the Neo? Or did it lack games and you added em?

[Deadpixels]

That Slug 2 and Last Blade in the Neo? Or did it lack games and you added em?

Yup, that's Last Blade and Slug X. Those were games I already owned that I tossed in so my buddy would have something to play on his new cab.

[Steve W]

Free Neo-Geo? Hells yes. That's one fantastic deal. Congratulations!

[2Dskillz]

Awesome find, and nice to hook up a friend. Way to drag more into the hobby.

[boatofcar]

Being nice always pays off. Great score!

[Deadpixels]

Free Neo-Geo? Hells yes. That's one fantastic deal. Congratulations!

Yes sir!


Awesome find, and nice to hook up a friend. Way to drag more into the hobby.

Thanks man. The way I look at it is I already have two MVS cabs as it stands and a home system, as cool as having another Neo cab would be, it's even cooler to let one of your best friends experience the addiction. It sounds stupid, but I myself am getting pumped hearing all the work he wants to do to the cab, from vinyl, new plexi, to stick replacement. I'm just happy to give him pointers and see his own ideas start to pan out. He ordered his first cart last night and I think I might've gotten a bit misty eyed. ^^;



Being nice always pays off. Great score!

You're right about that, and it's cool to be able to do something kind in turn. Thanks.

[tholly]

Free is free.....nice!