- Paperback: 504 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; Pap/Cdr edition (11 May 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0764556169
- ISBN-13: 978-0764556166
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 19 x 3.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 675,790 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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“…breathtaking detail…the passion is infectious…” (Edge, December 2005)
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You can go back, and here′s howRemember the days––and quarters––you spent pursuing aliens, fleeing ghosts, and gobbling dots in that beloved arcade? They′re hiding in these pages, along with diagrams, directions, plans, and materials lists that will enable you to build your very own arcade game. Construct joysticks, buttons, and trackballs; build the console and cabinet; install and configure the software; crank up the speakers; and wham! Step across the time–space continuum and enjoy all those classic games, plus dozens of new ones, whenever you like.
Start Here
1. Plan for your space and budget
2. Design and build the cabinet
3. Construct the controllers
4. Build the console
5. Pick an old game′s brain
6. Install the emulator
7. Convince a PC it′s a game
8. Connect a monitor and speakers
9. Add a marquee
10. GO PLAY!
Includes diagrams, detailed instructions, essential software, and more
CD–ROM Includes
∗ Complete cabinet plans and diagrams
∗ MAME32 software
∗ Paint Shop Pro? evaluation version
∗ Links to hundreds of arcade cabinet projects
Start Here
1. Plan for your space and budget
2. Design and build the cabinet
3. Construct the controllers
4. Build the console
5. Pick an old game′s brain
6. Install the emulator
7. Convince a PC it′s a game
8. Connect a monitor and speakers
9. Add a marquee
10. GO PLAY!
Includes diagrams, detailed instructions, essential software, and more
CD–ROM Includes
∗ Complete cabinet plans and diagrams
∗ MAME32 software
∗ Paint Shop Pro? evaluation version
∗ Links to hundreds of arcade cabinet projects
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I remember vividly the feeling I had when I realized I was really going to do this - that I was really going to build my own home arcade cabinet! Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
I remember vividly the feeling I had when I realized I was really going to do this - that I was really going to build my own home arcade cabinet! Read the first page
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you like arcade games and are in any way interested in owning a slice of history, this book is a must. Complete with detail guides to interface a PC with an arcade cabinet to get literally 1000's of games running as originally intended.
Relieve the joys of PAC-MAN, Donkey Kong, Galaxians, Space invaders and many many more in the privacy of your own home :)
Format:Paperback
I bought this book because I wanted to build my own arcade machine. All I can say is it was money well spent. The book includes plans you have to scale up. I have successfully built a fully working machine with very little know how before I started. Ideal if you are a novice to the MAME world with handy links to great websites that are bursting with advice. So in a nutshell if you fancy recreating the 80's arcade experience for your living room here is a great place to start.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Best MAME Cabinet book around
13 May 2004
Format:Paperback
Ok, well technically its the ONLY MAME cabinet book around - but seriously this is very good. I started getting the MAME cabinet bug about a year ago, and took a stab or 2 at building some desktop controls, using the Author's website, oddly enough. Now, I have everything I need to go all the way.
The Author is serious about this, and it shows. It's very well written, and the tone feels like he is working along side you in the garage, guiding you step-by-step through the construction.
There is even a CD ROM included with tons of diagrams, construction plans, templates, and software. I haven't gotten all the way through the CD, but it is packed full of stuff.
Man, my wife is gonna kill me....
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Gave me the courage to finally build my own
19 May 2004
Format:Paperback
A couple of the guys I work with have been messing around with this hobby for a while, and I've always wanted to give it a shot but didn't know where to start.
Now that I have this wonderful book, I've started to dig in and finally build my own arcade machine.
Most useful so far have been the author's guidelines on materials building, and the clear way he explains woodworking chores. I'm far from an expert woodworker, and many project books I've picked up go way over my head. John St. Clair's approach is very clear without being condescending.
Overall this is an awesome book. If you have visions of a stand-up arcade machine in the corner of your den, basement, or playroom, pick up this book and get to work!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Excellent advice for newbies and experienced builders alike!
21 Jun 2004
Format:Paperback
I've built four arcade machines in the past, and honestly wasn't expecting to find anything I didn't already know in this book. I was pleasantly surprised to find all kinds of info I wasn't aware of; it's a great source of inspiration- full of ideas I never would have thought of.
If you're even toying with the idea of getting into this extremely rewarding hobby - you need to buy this book! If you've already built an arcade machine and have become addicted - you need to buy this book!
It's that simple.
If you're even toying with the idea of getting into this extremely rewarding hobby - you need to buy this book! If you've already built an arcade machine and have become addicted - you need to buy this book!
It's that simple.
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