MJongo
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Considering purchasing my first arcade machine; have a few questions
Hello,
I have been a vintage console game collector for almost 15 years, and want to buy my first arcade machine just in time for my 21st birthday/Xmas. I have a few questions about the first game I am set on owning, Asteroids Deluxe, before I put any money into this hobby.
1: The primary purpose of the machine would be for me to play frequently and submit scores to Twin Galaxies. The aesthetic quality of the cabinet is extremely low on my list of priorities. Would I save money by just purchasing a vector monitor, control panel, and PCB?
2: If the answer to #1 is no, then:
a: If I purchase a working machine, how much upkeep is required to keep it working?
b: What are the most common problems (if any) with Asteroids Deluxes, and can they be repaired without prior experience in electronics?
c: About how much would a working Asteroids Deluxe in good condition cost? I would greatly prefer the update with the easy/hard mode dip switch setting, but I have no idea how rare those are, so I could possibly settle for the original version.
Thanks!
Hello,
I have been a vintage console game collector for almost 15 years, and want to buy my first arcade machine just in time for my 21st birthday/Xmas. I have a few questions about the first game I am set on owning, Asteroids Deluxe, before I put any money into this hobby.
1: The primary purpose of the machine would be for me to play frequently and submit scores to Twin Galaxies. The aesthetic quality of the cabinet is extremely low on my list of priorities. Would I save money by just purchasing a vector monitor, control panel, and PCB?
2: If the answer to #1 is no, then:
a: If I purchase a working machine, how much upkeep is required to keep it working?
b: What are the most common problems (if any) with Asteroids Deluxes, and can they be repaired without prior experience in electronics?
c: About how much would a working Asteroids Deluxe in good condition cost? I would greatly prefer the update with the easy/hard mode dip switch setting, but I have no idea how rare those are, so I could possibly settle for the original version.
Thanks!

