Pics of my gaming setup/Room of Doom (56k=pWn3d)

[XYXZYZ]

I've finally taken pictures of my stuff, and my Room of Doom is up now.

http://videogamecollectors.com/gallery/XYXZYZ-s-gaming-setup?page=1

Thanks for looking and I welcome your comments.

For the rest of this post I'm going to show you my gaming setup! I like to play video games sitting at a desk, with an arcade joystick. I have all my favorite NES, SNES, Genesis and Atari games right in front of me, and my favorite PC Engine, Sega Saturn, Neo Geo,Playstation. PS2, and Xbox games in the shelf just to the left. My favorite consoles are all hooked up and ready to play, connected through chained switchboxes. In the shelf to the left are my Intellivision, Atari 2600, NES, Top loader NES, Intelevision II, SNES, N64, Game Cube, Sega Master System, Sega Genesis2/CD, Sega Genesis, Sega Saturn, Sega Dreamcast, modded Xbox, modded Playstation and PS2. And directly in front of me are my PC Engine DUO and Neo Geo.

http://videogamecollectors.com/albums/XYXZYZ-s-gaming-setup/Setup1_2.jpg
The primary gaming is done on a 21" Sanyo flatscreen/CRT with input channels for RCA, Svideo and RF connections. (Atari, etc) Has a nice crisp picture to it! (Though you can't tell here) And the main audio from the switchbox goes to a Magnavox stereo under the table, you can see the speakers on the shelf and tate TV.

http://videogamecollectors.com/albums/XYXZYZ-s-gaming-setup/tate.jpg
http://videogamecollectors.com/albums/XYXZYZ-s-gaming-setup/tate2.jpg
Speaking of tate TV, a 19" RCA XL100 used for vertical games. I use it mostly for vertical shooters with tate mode (Usually Saturn shooters) and I can also play classic arcade games like Pac Man, Donkey Kong, Galaga etc. in their original format using a modded Xbox running MAME. It's also good for MAME's emulation of Punch Out, and Playchoice games with the two-monitor stack.

http://videogamecollectors.com/albums/XYXZYZ-s-gaming-setup/fighting.jpg
For fighting games, I use Nubytech SF 15th Anniversary joysticks with a custom overlay. I plan to modify them with Happs parts later on, but that's not a high priority right now.. There's also a PC with Svideo output under the table, and with a PS2>USB adapter I can play MUGEN with this setup! I also use it to manage files on the Xbox, and play PC games of course!

http://videogamecollectors.com/albums/XYXZYZ-s-gaming-setup/cabinet.jpg
http://videogamecollectors.com/albums/XYXZYZ-s-gaming-setup/Cabinet2.jpg
Here we have my MAME cabinet, a modified "Pro-Play Home Arcade" unit. It was an arcade cabinet made to hold a television and an NES. They were sold at Toys R Us in 1989-90 or threabouts, I got one for Xmas back then! (The one in the ad is a prototype, they did come with the graphics you see on mine.) I've recently changed out the controls, added some buttons and replaced the NES with another modded Xbox running MAME. The little window is nice for the disc tray if I want to play Soul Calibur II or something.

http://videogamecollectors.com/albums/XYXZYZ-s-gaming-setup/stationary1.jpg
I also keep a notebook, graph paper, pencils etc. handy to draw maps, write passwords, codes, and keep general notes. If I get into a perticular game that's too complex, I'll whip out my stationary and start documenting things.

My gaming setup still isn't finished; I still need a Dreamcast, an N64, a Gamecube, and joysticks for each of them.<EDIT- I have them now!> I'm also thinking of getting a racing wheel. I'm not terribly into racing games, but it might come in handy and the table setup is perfect for it. And if I want this to be a truly FULL SERVICE gaming center, I'll need a couple of metal DDR pads. I know plenty of DDR nuts who would enjoy those. (But I'll never use them!) Damn, I'm running out of room...

So what do you think, sirs?

[Mr.Faxanadu]

Sweet ! :-P

What's with the NES controller on the larger TV ??? did you glue a controller face plate on there ?? Looks good :)

[VACRMH]

Nice :)

Some nice posters, and an intersting setup. Although I couldn't see myself sitting on a stool playing anything besides shooters and fighters.

I like that Mai statue, where did you get it?

[Drag0nsfyre]

Very cool set up and display. 8-) looks awesome! :D
I like the look of the MAME cabinet too. :)

[XYXZYZ]

Sweet ! :-P

What's with the NES controller on the larger TV ??? did you glue a controller face plate on there ?? Looks good :)

Actually that's one of those little rubber keychains you get at Gamestop or wherever. Just stuck it on with a little roll of tape. It's either that or "SANYO".


Some nice posters, and an intersting setup. Although I couldn't see myself sitting on a stool playing anything besides shooters and fighters.

I like that Mai statue, where did you get it?


Yeah, playing RPGs or whatever I do grab a more comfortable chair or move the console over to the other TV. (see the Japanese animation pic in my Room of Doom)

Mai is a resin kit I bought at Dragon*Con in... 1994? I built it back then when I was just learning modeling. I really need to tear it down and repaint it, it looks pretty rough up close.

[Moo Cow]

Wow.
That's really cool!
You have a nice collection.

[cyberfluxor]

I like your little gaming corner. It's looking really nice with the posters and the shelf of systems chilling on it. That stand-up arcade unit is a cool add-on to the features. What games do you currently run on the Xbox emulation or is it just flooded with ROMs?

[c0ldb33r]

I love the sideways TV. I've gotta get that setup :D

Also, cool anime posters (I really like the chun li)

[XYXZYZ]

That stand-up arcade unit is a cool add-on to the features. What games do you currently run on the Xbox emulation or is it just flooded with ROMs?

On the cabinet I play MAME 90% of the time, I also have a Neo Geo emulator (FBAXXX) for Neo games I either don't own yet, or just want to play on my "poor man's MVS". I also play Xbox fighting games from time to time. I'd love to do CvS2 or a Street Fighter game, but I couldn't fit six buttons onto the control panel.

http://videogamecollectors.com/albums/XYXZYZ-s-gaming-setup/cabtray.jpg
http://videogamecollectors.com/albums/XYXZYZ-s-gaming-setup/Xboxcab.jpg
http://videogamecollectors.com/albums/XYXZYZ-s-gaming-setup/tatecab.jpg
I like to use MAME's artwork/bezel feature when playing tate games.
http://videogamecollectors.com/albums/XYXZYZ-s-gaming-setup/MAMEGUI.jpg
Here's the skin I made for the MAME interface. Shows the flyers for each game on the right.

[Push Upstairs]

You have a thing for Chun-Li :P

I must commend you for keeping that place clean and orderly...that is awesome.


BTW, where did you get those anime posters?

[jcalder8]

I love the setup, it all looks so tidy too. I have half as much stuff as you and it gets all over the place. After seeing how you've got it all put together I may have to steal a few of those ideas.

[XYXZYZ]

BTW, where did you get those anime posters?

I've been collecting Japanese animation for about 15 years, I got most of those posters at conventions, comicbook stores in the early 90s, stuff like that.

[Mr.FoodMonster]

That is a pretty awesome setup. Original, yet seems to be very fitting.

[SegaAges]

Oh man, you guys with your rooms of doom :)

I finally got my new room of doom setup, you got me motivated to take pics of it.

Also, nice collection, the mame cab is uber cool.

[Fighter17]

Nice set up for your TATE TV (DoDonPachi in TATE mode is the bomb!).

You have a lot of Chun Li posters (makes me think you have XXX stuff of her too).

My collection is small, but it's alright. I wish I could post posters in my room, but my father wouldn't let me. :(

You are giving me ideas already, thanks. ;)

[XYXZYZ]

Nice set up for your TATE TV (DoDonPachi in TATE mode is the bomb!).

You have a lot of Chun Li posters (makes me think you have XXX stuff of her too).

Actually, I don't. Chun Li is one of my favorite characters, and none of that XXX stuff is very..... respectful...? So, I don't like it.

And DoDonPachi in tate is one of my favorite past times. (God, I love that game!)

Actually now more of my time is spent trying not to absolutely suck at Batsugun. I really need help with that one.

[Fighter17]

Actually now more of my time is spent trying not to absolutely suck at Batsugun. I really need help with that one.

Dude, Batsugun is not that hard (well, the first loop). It takes time, but there's not really a lot of bullets on the screen at once (it's just the bullets are really big and comes at you fast).

;)

[MarkMan]

Decent stick collection you have there! No love for Sanwa sticks?

[XYXZYZ]

Dude, Batsugun is not that hard (well, the first loop). It takes time, but there's not really a lot of bullets on the screen at once (it's just the bullets are really big and comes at you fast).

I just played a few games of Batsugun. I think my problem was that I was using the wrong character, I was always playing Beltiana (Chicks in space fighters=cool) but I've just started playing with Iceman. His ship is much more my style, it has great spreadfire and the "A" gun seems more powerful than Beltiana's. It's a lot like the Type C from DoDonPachi, my favorite. Anyway, Since using Iceman my progress has doubled.


Decent stick collection you have there! No love for Sanwa sticks?

Actually I've never tried one! I need to do that, but it's hard to get off my ass and spend $80.00 on a controller just to try it out. I wish I had the chance to play with one before I hand over that kind of money. Although I'm sure I'll like it anyway.

Or I could probably get just a joystick and put it in one of my arcade units.

[Fighter17]

[quote="XYXZYZ"]I just played a few games of Batsugun. I think my problem was that I was using the wrong character, I was always playing Beltiana (Chicks in space fighters=cool) but I've just started playing with Iceman. His ship is much more my style, it has great spreadfire and the "A" gun seems more powerful than Beltiana's. It's a lot like the Type C from DoDonPachi, my favorite. Anyway, Since using Iceman my progress has doubled.


You know when Toaplan went out of business in 1994, some of their former employes founded Cave and made the Pachi series. You can call Batsugun the foundation of the Pachi series (look, there's a Bee in Batsugun, and there's a Bee in DoDonPachi, there's more to it than you think).

[Fighter17]

I just played a few games of Batsugun. I think my problem was that I was using the wrong character, I was always playing Beltiana (Chicks in space fighters=cool) but I've just started playing with Iceman. His ship is much more my style, it has great spreadfire and the "A" gun seems more powerful than Beltiana's. It's a lot like the Type C from DoDonPachi, my favorite. Anyway, Since using Iceman my progress has doubled.


You know when Toaplan went out of business in 1994, some of their former employes founded Cave and made the Pachi series. You can call Batsugun the foundation of the Pachi series (look, there's a Bee in Batsugun, and there's a Bee in DoDonPachi, there's more to it than you think).

[InsaneDavid]

Very nice setup, visually pleasing yet very efficient for actual practical usage. :)

[boatofcar]

I love your setup. Everything's within easy reach, and it looks darn cool displayed like that. Weird question. What kind of table is everything sitting on? I've been looking for a sturdy one to put my MAME PC and X arcade on.

[XYXZYZ]

I love your setup. Everything's within easy reach, and it looks darn cool displayed like that. Weird question. What kind of table is everything sitting on? I've been looking for a sturdy one to put my MAME PC and X arcade on.

I just went to Office Max and got a 5' folding table, cost somewhere between $30-40US. The shelving is just Walmart furniture, the small shelves (x4) were $20 each, and the large shelf with the consoles was $40.

[evil_genius]

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[Mr.Faxanadu]

"Actually that's one of those little rubber keychains you get at Gamestop or wherever. Just stuck it on with a little roll of tape. It's either that or "SANYO". "

That's a great idea ! :D

[Push Upstairs]

Your room of cleanliness has inspired me...

...to clean.


NES Game Atlas \^_^/

[Yago]

Sweet room. I like it. Everything is very organized and neat. Which is a huge plus for me. It is nice to see collectors not only enjoy their games, but take very good care of them as well.

[zerohero]

Nice setup man, lick the arcade style setting you have going there.