Project Arcade: Build Your Own Arcade Machine (ExtremeTech)
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BrandWiley
CategoryGames & Strategy Guides
Project Arcade: Build Your Own Arcade Machine (ExtremeTech)
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Four Stars
Dave✓ Verified Purchase•August 9, 2017
as advertised
Five Stars
Pete M✓ Verified Purchase•July 22, 2016
Very comprehensive. I wish I had gotten earlier in
my project, would have saved me some hassle.
my project, would have saved me some hassle.
When I purchased it, it was slightly outdated and ...
drummindog✓ Verified Purchase•August 30, 2015
When I purchased it, it was slightly outdated and some of the links referenced in the book were no longer active websites. Not the author's fault. It was an older publication when I bought it. The internet more than makes up for the links and with the right amount of research, you can find all you need to at least try a project.
If you want to start with home arcade machines, this is the book to buy!
Kevin Raftery✓ Verified Purchase•June 28, 2015
I was just replacing a copy that I lost... this book is awesome and I recommend it for anyone who needs a book to set up their ultimate arcade machine.
A bit dated, but just what I needed!
Scott Ryan✓ Verified Purchase•July 4, 2009
I always wanted to build my own arcade game, and this book helped me through it. Granted, I didn't follow it page for page, but it guided me through each step to get me to my ultimate goal.
Most helpful: Schematics of a 'typical' arcade cabinet. This made it easier to draw out and eventually cut the pieces I needed. Also, checklists of items you will need and may need to successfully create your own cabinet.
Least helpful: Listed websites. Most of the online help listed is defunct and useless at this point. Also, the CD it came with was cracked and useless (make sure that doesn't happen to you!)
What would have helped: More on the electrical side of the cabinet. Needed my father-in-law to teach me about the wiring mecahnics of my machine.
Overall: If you've got the initative to build an arcade game, but have minimal knowledge of where to start, this book is PERFECT! The best section by far is BUILDING your cabinet. It takes even the beginner carpenter through step-by-step, so it's do-able for anyone!
Most helpful: Schematics of a 'typical' arcade cabinet. This made it easier to draw out and eventually cut the pieces I needed. Also, checklists of items you will need and may need to successfully create your own cabinet.
Least helpful: Listed websites. Most of the online help listed is defunct and useless at this point. Also, the CD it came with was cracked and useless (make sure that doesn't happen to you!)
What would have helped: More on the electrical side of the cabinet. Needed my father-in-law to teach me about the wiring mecahnics of my machine.
Overall: If you've got the initative to build an arcade game, but have minimal knowledge of where to start, this book is PERFECT! The best section by far is BUILDING your cabinet. It takes even the beginner carpenter through step-by-step, so it's do-able for anyone!
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