Re: gRE: this is what i found in canal walk
- From: Nicholas Robertson-Muir <nicmuir@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2014 20:24:25 +0200
Thanks for the info bro.
I was just curious.
On Tue, Apr 1, 2014 at 5:40 PM, Ilitirit Sama <ilitirit@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> The real arcade setups are very expensive. It would be cheaper to just
> build one. Vewlix-style layouts are on the net:
> http://www.donovanmyers.com/2010/06/pdf-of-vewlix-tournament-edition-plans/
>
> The cabs they have are fine though. They just need better monitors and
> parts (and button templates for KOF).
>
> As for the actual Taito hardware, it's very pricey. About R30k for KOF13
> Climax, excluding shipping. The thing is, almost all suppliers sell the
> bootleg SFIV and KOF boards for 1/3rd of the price.
>
> It's cheaper in Japan for the originals because they give you all sorts of
> extras:
> http://excellentcom.net/detail.asp?catid=58239&subcatid=71606&pdtid=644237
>
> 2 copies of the game
> 2 control panels + sticks and buttons + card readers
>
> for R20K (that's the cost of 2 bootlegs)
>
> Shipping costs would be enormous though.
>
> The problem with KOF XIII bootleg kits is that you're not sure if the
> hardware can run the game properly.
>
> eg. You don't really know how well this kit will perform:
>
> http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/the-king-of-fighters-XIII-arcade-game-board-suitable-for-Jamma-connector-VGA-output/400143_517523657.html
>
> SFIV has lower hardware requirements so virtually any bootleg kit will
> work properly.
>
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 1, 2014 at 4:51 PM, Nicholas Robertson-Muir <nicmuir@xxxxxxxxx
> > wrote:
>
>> How does one go about buying an actual arcade setup?
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Apr 1, 2014 at 4:32 PM, Nicholas Robertson-Muir <
>> nicmuir@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>> The PC clones bit let's them know, that I know, you know.
>>>
>>> Ok, but that just means, I should suggest how to help them and leave it
>>> at that.
>>> Fair.
>>> On 1 Apr 2014 16:23, "Ryan Williams" <ryan820509@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Drop the PC clones bit.
>>>>
>>>> The donations bit is a nice idea but I don't think it will be all that
>>>> great in the long run. The current sticks are already in a shitty
>>>> condition. Imagine if we had to start donating quality sticks and buttons
>>>> only to have the same thing happen.
>>>>
>>>> Don't ask them if they'd like to receive advice on how to optimize
>>>> performance. They'll ignore you. Just give them the facts, tell them what
>>>> to do and see if they implement it or not. If they don't, we 'persuade'
>>>> them en-masse. If I go there next time and the shit they said they would
>>>> fix hasn't been fixed, I'm going to give them a piece of my mind.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Tue, Apr 1, 2014 at 4:17 PM, Nicholas Robertson-Muir <
>>>> nicmuir@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Are you guys still interested in helping the wondeland lot out?
>>>>>
>>>>> I've written a letter. Tell me if you guys think I should send it?
>>>>>
>>>>> "Dear Wonderland Group
>>>>>
>>>>> I have recently noticed that you have acquired a Super Street Fighter
>>>>> 4 and King of Fighters XIII arcade cabinets at your Canal Walk branch.
>>>>> Admittedly, they may be PC clones, but that doesn't really affect my
>>>>> query.
>>>>>
>>>>> Would you be interested in part donations such as the Sanwa sticks and
>>>>> buttons to be used exclusively for these cabs?
>>>>> Would you also be interested in receiving advice on how to optimize
>>>>> the cabinets' performance?
>>>>>
>>>>> Kind regards
>>>>> Nicholas Robertson-Muir"
>>>>>
>>>>> Yes/no?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Tue, Apr 1, 2014 at 2:16 PM, Wynand-Ben <paashaasggx@xxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Lol
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>> Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2014 13:53:33 +0200
>>>>>> Subject: Re: gRE: this is what i found in canal walk
>>>>>> From: ilitirit@xxxxxxxxx
>>>>>> To: cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>
>>>>>> http://eu.blizzard.com/en-gb/games/outcasts/
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>
>
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