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Project Arcade Build Your Own Arcade Machine
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Rating: 5/5 from 14 reviews The ultimate guidebook for reliving the pastIf you're like me, you grew up playing classic arcade games on those gigantic wood beasts in noisy arcades. There's no better way to play than that of course, and with this book you have everything you need to get cracking making your own arcade cabinet. From plans to links to advice on each step, this book serves as a great companion to the website. Also included is a CD that takes you even further with examples, shareware programs and such. If you're even remotely intrigued with the idea of making your own arcade machine, then this is the book for you. Be forewarned - once you start reading, you may find yourself hooked on this hobby. Awesome Resource!!If you spent your pre-teen and teen years pumping quarters into Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, and Galaga, you probably thought "I wish I had one of these at home! When I've got a real job, I'll buy one for sure!", right? With mortgages, car payments, and student loans eating away at your "fun money", that old dream just didn't quite make it to reality. Now, thanks to MAME, this book, and some fanatasic online resources, you can build your own machine that is exactly the way you want it! All your old favorites can live again in your home. This book really details every single step you need to go through to make it happen. It has clear writing, good diagrams and photos, and a helpful CD. Even if you have limited skills, this book will guide you through the process of building your own arcade machine. The writing style is smooth, and you'll find yourself picking this book up, opening to a random page, and learning another detail towards building your dream arcade machine. Excellent advice for newbies and experienced builders alike!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. | ||||||||||||||||||||
