Oh yeah I vaguely recall seeing how they'd wire in new PCBs. Then they'd swap stickers or cards on the cabinet. Getting an old arcade machine is something I always wanted to do but could never justify, both in terms of the cost and space it would take up. Played a lot of MAME though.
It's not too hard. Get a 60 in 1, and the right joysticks. There is a lot of collectors out there who want to help, and know where to get your own cab. I would recommend a newer screen instead of the original CRT because of all the headaches those can give. You can do more once you know what all is involved.
I helped run all the arcades at conventions in the PNW before Covid.
Oh yeah I vaguely recall seeing how they'd wire in new PCBs. Then they'd swap stickers or cards on the cabinet. Getting an old arcade machine is something I always wanted to do but could never justify, both in terms of the cost and space it would take up. Played a lot of MAME though.
It's not too hard. Get a 60 in 1, and the right joysticks. There is a lot of collectors out there who want to help, and know where to get your own cab. I would recommend a newer screen instead of the original CRT because of all the headaches those can give. You can do more once you know what all is involved.
I helped run all the arcades at conventions in the PNW before Covid.