Need help deciding

The only one I know from alot of experience is the Arcade Legends and its
sister machine Ultracade. The AL a pretty nice machine for someone who
doesn't want to collect a bunch of games. There are add on packs that you
can get to add to the cabinet too and ship on USB keys so they're really
easy to add. I like it but I think they could add a couple of things to
it's setup. A spinner would be nice to have but the control panel is
already a bit packed. They also don't have any support for gun games which
I think would probably be a big seller if it was an add on pack. The two
joystick and six buttons a piece work well and the trackball plays great on
it for games like centipede. It's PC based so they can add as much as they
want. Some of the games work great, but some leave a bit to be desired due
to the controls. For example Defender, while it looks exact, I can't play
on it because I don't know what buttons do what. On a dedicated machine you
have the memory of what is where, but I guess if you play it enough you
could build on that memory. The Arcade Legends machine is a decent machine
for someone who doesn't know about mame or just wants to buy something ready
made. It comes with a real 25" horizontal arcade monitor so most games look
dead on. Vertical games play well too since it's a 25 inch monitor. The
cocktail is pretty nice too, it's setup like the old Atari Football cabs
where you play head to head. You may be able to find a dealer near you to
check one out. Definitely check each of them out before purchasing anything
like that so you can see what each of them offer first hand.

Scott

www.agelessarcade.com




"C what I mean" <no spam RemoveThis @frontiernet.net> wrote in message
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>I am looking for opinions on video multi games such as ClassicCade or
>Arcade
> Legends or Ultimate Arcade.
>
> How well do they play, are they built well, which is better? Any opinions
> from users is welcome
>
> Thanks,
>
> Craig
>
>
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Just build (or have someone else build) a mame cabinet. I could have
built 2 of these (http://www.matthewdfenn.com/mame%20pics.html) for the
price of 1 of the games you mentioned. The great benefit is you can
get exactly what you want. The ultracade is really nice if your
looking for the "easy" way but you pay a lot for it. With a mame cab
you can have a mp3 jukebox, pinball emulator and much more all in 1
game.
 >> Stay informed about: Need help deciding 

Just build (or have someone else build) a mame cabinet. I could have
built 2 of these (http://www.matthewdfenn.com/mame%20pics.html) for the
price of 1 of the games you mentioned. The great benefit is you can
get exactly what you want. The ultracade is really nice if your
looking for the "easy" way but you pay a lot for it. With a mame cab
you can have a mp3 jukebox, pinball emulator and much more all in 1
game.
 >> Stay informed about: Need help deciding 

On Mon, 21 Aug 2006 14:07:45 GMT, "C what I mean" <no
spam DeleteThis @frontiernet.net> wrote:

>I am looking for opinions on video multi games such as ClassicCade or Arcade
>Legends or Ultimate Arcade.
>
>How well do they play, are they built well, which is better? Any opinions
>from users is welcome
>
>Thanks,
>
>Craig

Build a MAME machine. You can do it for a third of the price and play
more games.
 >> Stay informed about: Need help deciding 

good info.. thanks!

"thrushguy" <garons DeleteThis @comcast.net> wrote in message
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> The only one I know from alot of experience is the Arcade Legends and its
> sister machine Ultracade. The AL a pretty nice machine for someone who
> doesn't want to collect a bunch of games. There are add on packs that you
> can get to add to the cabinet too and ship on USB keys so they're really
> easy to add. I like it but I think they could add a couple of things to
> it's setup. A spinner would be nice to have but the control panel is
> already a bit packed. They also don't have any support for gun games
> which I think would probably be a big seller if it was an add on pack.
> The two joystick and six buttons a piece work well and the trackball plays
> great on it for games like centipede. It's PC based so they can add as
> much as they want. Some of the games work great, but some leave a bit to
> be desired due to the controls. For example Defender, while it looks
> exact, I can't play on it because I don't know what buttons do what. On a
> dedicated machine you have the memory of what is where, but I guess if you
> play it enough you could build on that memory. The Arcade Legends machine
> is a decent machine for someone who doesn't know about mame or just wants
> to buy something ready made. It comes with a real 25" horizontal arcade
> monitor so most games look dead on. Vertical games play well too since
> it's a 25 inch monitor. The cocktail is pretty nice too, it's setup like
> the old Atari Football cabs where you play head to head. You may be able
> to find a dealer near you to check one out. Definitely check each of them
> out before purchasing anything like that so you can see what each of them
> offer first hand.
>
> Scott
>
> www.agelessarcade.com
>
>
>
>
> "C what I mean" <no spam DeleteThis @frontiernet.net> wrote in message
> news:R6jGg.8045$oa1.3386@news02.roc.ny...
>>I am looking for opinions on video multi games such as ClassicCade or
>>Arcade
>> Legends or Ultimate Arcade.
>>
>> How well do they play, are they built well, which is better? Any
>> opinions
>> from users is welcome
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Craig
>>
>>
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: Need help deciding 

<joey.TakeThisOut@thejadedgamer.net> wrote in message
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> Not to be a smart ass (although it's probably gonna sound like it), but
> why not just buy an X-Arcade control panel and use MAME on your PC?
> You'll be getting the same experience, all the while saving a ton of
> money.
>
> If it's the whole standing up thing that's the main issue, you could
> always put the PC's monitor and control panel on a bar or tall computer
> desk.

I have thought of that... but I really want a pre-made "box" so people can
sit down to it and it feels like an arcade game and can really "tear into
it"
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Actually I want a table top so four can play at one time... But that doesn't
mean one can't be built.. however, I was hoping to find something ready to
go out of the box.. But so many are suggesting the MAME style game setup, I
guess I will have to look into it.

Thanks,

Craig
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>
> Just build (or have someone else build) a mame cabinet. I could have
> built 2 of these (http://www.matthewdfenn.com/mame%20pics.html) for the
> price of 1 of the games you mentioned. The great benefit is you can
> get exactly what you want. The ultracade is really nice if your
> looking for the "easy" way but you pay a lot for it. With a mame cab
> you can have a mp3 jukebox, pinball emulator and much more all in 1
> game.
>
 >> Stay informed about: Need help deciding