Has Anyone Tried This? - Setting Up & Playing Classic Arcade Game PCBs!

[Atari 5200 Guy]

 

[Justin]

This is something I've always wanted to do, and why I love the idea of the Neo Geo so much. I was going to attempt to make a consoled Atari System 1 cabinet about 20 years ago but never finished.

[RickR]

Oh this is so cool!  I never considered that.  This would be right up my alley (and technical skill level).  If anyone has any tips on acquiring a working arcade PCB, let me know!

 

 

[TrekMD]

That is cool but not in my skill set. 

[Atari 5200 Guy]

6 hours ago, RickR said:

Oh this is so cool!  I never considered that.  This would be right up my alley (and technical skill level).  If anyone has any tips on acquiring a working arcade PCB, let me know!

 

 

I'm trying to find a place online that's as cheap as can be.  For this to be "logical" for me it would have to cost less than a computer or game console.  I don't expect that to happen but I would really like to get at least one arcade PCB.

I'd want Galaxian to start with followed by Gyruss.  I'd love to find Gradius or Life Force.

And thanks for updating the topic heading.  I wasn't sure how to word it.

[RickR]

I'd be happy with any. 

If you twisted my arm and made me pick a favorite to wish for, I'd go Missile Command (although getting a track-ball to work this way is probably difficult).  Double Dragon, Galaxian, or Mario Bros would be my next choices.  Honestly, any classic game would be delightful.  What fun to dream. 

[Atari 5200 Guy]

Here you go guys.  There's a couple of NEO GEO models here.

https://www.coinoppartsetc.com/shop/pcb-boards

[Atari 5200 Guy]

Hehe...found one for me.  One of my favorite 5200 games...Vanguard!  I've never seen the arcade game, though.

https://www.coinoppartsetc.com/product/parts-sale-pcb-boards/vanguard-arcade-machine-game-pcb-printed-circuit-jamma-board-2146-sale