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I like the old machines. I enjoy reading about those brave collectors that buy these machines and try to keep them running. For me I think the arcade experien
by acomjean 9y ago
I like the old machines. I enjoy reading about those brave collectors that buy these machines and try to keep them running.
For me I think the arcade experience is now more about the controls map to the games. (track ball/ nob/ flight yoke) for games like missile command/centipede , tempest, star wars).
The have "shows" now were people haul their machines to a hall and let the public play. For example the "california extreme expo"
https://arcadeblogger.com/2017/08/04/california-extreme-2017-arcade-expo/ https://arcadeblogger.com/2017/08/04/california-extreme-2017...
I find this blog about restoring and finding old machines fun :
https://arcadeblogger.com/ https://arcadeblogger.com/
- nsxwolf 9y agoI have a Joust, keeping one classic machine in running condition is enough for me. I don't know how these big arcades do it.
- nasalgoat 9y agoKeeping video machines running is child's play - it's just discrete electronics. The worst part is connectors and power supplies, what with the capacitors that dry out over 20 years. It's keeping pinball machines running that is a true challenge. I only have five of my nine games playable right now, and two of those have small problems that don't effect game play but the games themselves aren't 100%. Something about a steel ball hurling around and coils firing seems to cause all kinds of breakage on 20-30 year old games only designed to last 5 years.
- nsxwolf 9y agoYes, my issues have been power supplies, wiring, old Molex connectors, burnt header pins, and worn out controllers and switches. The computer parts have stayed original and functioning, even the RAM so far.