Videogame arcade cabinet for the space

#1

I noticed that the arcade toy connected to the TV is usually well used during parties (like the Christmas one) and as a retro game console collector I tough, we need an arcade machine in the space ! :smiley:

the shape would be something like this :

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Wearing the red and white colors of our logo and possibly using it as multimedia center instead of only a gaming device (like, as wifi speaker or showing information about the space/events ) .

What do you people think?

Would be useful more than fun?

Do we have space for it?

#2

I’m finding it hard to think of somewhere it could go…

#3

would be cool, but I agree with Tom

#4

Table version in the social area?

http://www.pinballzarcade.com/products-page/classic-arcade-games/asteroids-cocktail-table-original

Not this deep, obviously

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#5

Hi Andrea

Were you thinking of rehoming that particular one? Because I was wondering if there were any folding designs? Or extra shallow ones?

I was also thinking of how it might look as a kind of bright red WE ARE HERE item with a flag on it for use at open days, events, whatever.

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I’m sure the point is obvious but anyways:

Kind regards to all,
Jonathan.

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#6

Design would be from scratch , yes, I love the idea of the flag :slight_smile:

Still, no space, no cabinet :frowning:

colours would be something like :

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#7

Just a Pi connected to the TV with 2 - 4 controllers would probably have to do us. It could mount to the wall, or the back of the television, even.

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#8

yeah, but…we are makers :wink:

#9

… I’ll confess I’m not a fan of video games or their consoles, but I love shelving units

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WIth doors
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And flags too.

Cheers,
J.

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#10

Makers with no spare space

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#11

The one I posted pictures off on Thursday was exactly that, a Pi plugged into the TV running an emulator !

I used one of the new PiZero boards, about half the size of an iPhone. could be hidden anywhere.

I would love to make the full retro cabinet or table top but I don’t have the room at home either :cry:

Courty

#12

Yes yes yes yes yes. Yes.

#13

It’s something to consider if we ever have the space. I could spend hours pouring over some old school roms.

One for the makerspace II list?

#14

Ok, I’m going to go for retropie + one pi then :stuck_out_tongue:

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#15

Let me know if you want an apprentice!
(Pi newb)

#16

I have Lots of the MAME (Multi Arcade Machine Emulator) Pub game ROM’s and a bunch of the extra Emulator BIOS files.

My favs are Defender and Defender II (AKA Stargate), Original Space Invaders, Original Asteroids and PacMan #stupidgrin

Courty

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#17

What about a cocktail cabinet style ? Takes up less space, and doubles as a table :slight_smile:

A la https://www.arcadeworlduk.com/products/awuk-deluxe-flat-pack-cocktail-arcade-cabinet-kit.html

#18

Sadly there is no wai to fit that between the sofas :frowning:

#19

I got retropie running the other day, would recommend it https://retropie.org.uk/

#20

I propose this as an option, takes up no room since the area is filled with random crap anyway, and would be very awesome.

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