original arcade

Lisardo · 06-24-2004, 07:53 AM

Hey all, I was just wondering if anyone has the original arcade (the actual, big arcade game with joysticks and stuff)? I'm not thinking about getting one necessarily, tho i'd be cool if I actually had the money and the room for one, but I was also curious as to where you get it from. I know the orig. arcade is hard to find, and it'd be kinda too big to ship if you were to find it on eBay.

*Spitfire* · 06-24-2004, 01:56 PM

The best place to get any arcade machine is to go to a arcade and make a offer. You could probly get one for a good deal if you go to a place where that machine isnt making alot of money. Or find a arcade thats closing. Like the one in this mall by my house closed and my friend bought every Mortal Kombat machine in there and Marvel Vs Capcom 2. I tried to get Turtles In Time but by the time I had the cash they sold it >_<

**GK Punk** · 06-26-2004, 06:25 AM

I think Jasonorme has the full aracade machine, but he hasn't posted here much for a little while...

Demented Utrom · 07-08-2004, 11:28 AM

Why pay $200-500 dollars when it's going be a unlockable on Ninja Turtles 2 New series game.The game is around $50 dollars U.S. or $ 55 or more canadian.

*Brodie* · 07-08-2004, 11:51 AM

Because it's cooler.

TheRATKING · 07-08-2004, 12:04 PM

i have the turtles in time arcade i got it from a friend for 100 bucks and its in brand new condition he got it for a birthday gift when it was still new and he never used it worked out great for me

*KROW* · 07-08-2004, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRATKING

i have the turtles in time arcade i got it from a friend for 100 bucks and its in brand new condition he got it for a birthday gift when it was still new and he never used it worked out great for me

I only have it for SNES. Damn I envy you...

Bug-Eyed Earl · 07-21-2004, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodie

Because it's cooler.

And arcade machines break down, might I remind you.

*PizzaPower* · 07-23-2004, 05:11 PM

which is a reason to just buy TMNT 2 when it comes out!!!

*KROW* · 07-23-2004, 05:24 PM

But you gotta admit that having your very own arcade machine of ANY type of game is pretty damn cool.

Krakko · 07-23-2004, 07:15 PM

Eh, too big. I'd hate to haul one of those up stairs. It would be pretty cool though, but big, and stuff.

*KROW* · 07-23-2004, 08:39 PM

You wouldn't have to haul it up if you hired a moving service.

jasonorme666 · 07-24-2004, 01:32 PM

Hello, yeah I own both Machines, both mint and 4 player. ( also own alot more Konami arcade machines).

I got them both from www.arcadewarehouse.com (although its UK based).

You best bet for owning the games is to buy a cheap Jamma cabinet for about £160 and then buying the PCBs (make sure you buy the 2 player versions of them since Jamma cabs tend to be mainly 2 player),

I myself have the originals with the artwork and overlay and such, but it took a few years of finding them in the UK.

Any questions dont hesitate to post more.

jasonorme666 · 07-24-2004, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Shredder utrom

Why pay $200-500 dollars when it's going be a unlockable on Ninja Turtles 2 New series game.The game is around $50 dollars U.S. or $ 55 or more canadian.

Beileve me its not the same as entering cash and rumaging through your pockets to continue, and of course the sound is always better,
Standing up and playing with old style joysticks and microswitched pushed buttons.
Plus its just more unique,

Anyone can say "i have turtles arcade game on TMNT"
not everyone can say "well I have the original machine from 1989"

If you have the money and the room then why the hell not, plus those things go up in price every year, really somthing to hold onto.

jasonorme666 · 07-24-2004, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Krakko

Eh, too big. I'd hate to haul one of those up stairs. It would be pretty cool though, but big, and stuff.

Here is somthing you should know, you can try taking it upstaires, but beileve me, unless you have about 10 people and a solid metal floor, it wont stay up there long.

jasonorme666 · 07-24-2004, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bug-Eyed Earl

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Originally Posted by Brodie

Because it's cooler.

And arcade machines break down, might I remind you.

Mine never had and ive had them for about 7 years.

Ones in arcades tend to break down alot due to people abusing them.

If a machine is correctly looked after, it will last forever.

It just takes some TLC.

*KROW* · 07-24-2004, 01:49 PM

Do you really need a solid metal floor? Is there an alternative besides putting it in your basement?

jasonorme666 · 07-24-2004, 01:54 PM

Well if you have wooden floor boards, it would fall through,

An alternative would be either putting it on the main floor, in a conservatory.

A basement would be very difficult to get it down there, it took 5 people to move mind across flat land, moving it up or down stairs would be near impossible and quite life threatening.

Demented Utrom · 07-25-2004, 11:11 PM

The Playstation 2,X-box,and Gamecube are way more powerful then both arcade games.I bought Mega Man collection it has both Mega Man arcade games on it.The games have free play meaning infinite continues.My T.V. is 36 inch sony Vega.I also have surround sound.The Game Disc weighs about 2 pounds compared to a 300 pound Arcade machine.My T.V. weighs 230 pounds meaning I rather have the Game Disc.

**azure turtle** · 07-26-2004, 12:19 AM

I agree that having the games on a console are very convenient and a lot easier than finding and moving around a heavy arcade machine... However, nothing beats the feeling of nostalgia that an actual arcade machine brings. I remember dumping tons of quarters into Turtles in Time at my local arcade. If I had the money (and the space!) to have the arcade machine, I'd definitely get one.

06-24-2004, 07:53 AM	#1
Lisardo Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 702	original arcade Hey all, I was just wondering if anyone has the original arcade (the actual, big arcade game with joysticks and stuff)? I'm not thinking about getting one necessarily, tho i'd be cool if I actually had the money and the room for one, but I was also curious as to where you get it from. I know the orig. arcade is hard to find, and it'd be kinda too big to ship if you were to find it on eBay. __________________ "Look I'm not gonna stop doing what's right just because it's not appreciated." -Leo

06-24-2004, 01:56 PM	#2
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	The best place to get any arcade machine is to go to a arcade and make a offer. You could probly get one for a good deal if you go to a place where that machine isnt making alot of money. Or find a arcade thats closing. Like the one in this mall by my house closed and my friend bought every Mortal Kombat machine in there and Marvel Vs Capcom 2. I tried to get Turtles In Time but by the time I had the cash they sold it >_< __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

07-08-2004, 11:51 AM	#5
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	Because it's cooler. __________________ Stupendous Monster

07-08-2004, 12:04 PM	#6
TheRATKING Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 679	i have the turtles in time arcade i got it from a friend for 100 bucks and its in brand new condition he got it for a birthday gift when it was still new and he never used it worked out great for me __________________ "The riddle is yours... that which can sustain you is within your reach... but not yet within your grasp" R.K. issue 55 vol. 1

07-23-2004, 05:11 PM	#9
PizzaPower Foot Elite Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pizza Parlor Posts: 3,200	which is a reason to just buy TMNT 2 when it comes out!!! __________________ https://www.twitch.tv/turtlepizzapower

06-26-2004, 06:25 AM	#3
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	I think Jasonorme has the full aracade machine, but he hasn't posted here much for a little while...

07-08-2004, 11:28 AM	#4
Demented Utrom Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 474	Why pay $200-500 dollars when it's going be a unlockable on Ninja Turtles 2 New series game.The game is around $50 dollars U.S. or $ 55 or more canadian.

07-23-2004, 05:24 PM	#10
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	But you gotta admit that having your very own arcade machine of ANY type of game is pretty damn cool. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

07-23-2004, 07:15 PM	#11
Krakko Thug Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: canada Posts: 76	Eh, too big. I'd hate to haul one of those up stairs. It would be pretty cool though, but big, and stuff. __________________ Some who live deserve death. And some who die deserve life. But that is not for them to decide. - Gandalf the Grey

07-23-2004, 08:39 PM	#12
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	You wouldn't have to haul it up if you hired a moving service. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

07-24-2004, 01:32 PM	#13
jasonorme666 Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: UK, Tamworth Posts: 806	Hello, yeah I own both Machines, both mint and 4 player. ( also own alot more Konami arcade machines). I got them both from www.arcadewarehouse.com (although its UK based). You best bet for owning the games is to buy a cheap Jamma cabinet for about £160 and then buying the PCBs (make sure you buy the 2 player versions of them since Jamma cabs tend to be mainly 2 player), I myself have the originals with the artwork and overlay and such, but it took a few years of finding them in the UK. Any questions dont hesitate to post more.

07-24-2004, 01:49 PM	#17
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	Do you really need a solid metal floor? Is there an alternative besides putting it in your basement? __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

07-24-2004, 01:54 PM	#18
jasonorme666 Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: UK, Tamworth Posts: 806	Well if you have wooden floor boards, it would fall through, An alternative would be either putting it on the main floor, in a conservatory. A basement would be very difficult to get it down there, it took 5 people to move mind across flat land, moving it up or down stairs would be near impossible and quite life threatening.

07-25-2004, 11:11 PM	#19
Demented Utrom Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 474	The Playstation 2,X-box,and Gamecube are way more powerful then both arcade games.I bought Mega Man collection it has both Mega Man arcade games on it.The games have free play meaning infinite continues.My T.V. is 36 inch sony Vega.I also have surround sound.The Game Disc weighs about 2 pounds compared to a 300 pound Arcade machine.My T.V. weighs 230 pounds meaning I rather have the Game Disc.

07-26-2004, 12:19 AM	#20
azure turtle Mango Lovin' Mutant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9,453	I agree that having the games on a console are very convenient and a lot easier than finding and moving around a heavy arcade machine... However, nothing beats the feeling of nostalgia that an actual arcade machine brings. I remember dumping tons of quarters into Turtles in Time at my local arcade. If I had the money (and the space!) to have the arcade machine, I'd definitely get one. __________________ "God, I love being a turtle!" Want to meet the only blue ninja turtle in existence? Come visit me at my Lair!