Dragons Lair 2 $80 score.

FWIW, my 2 cents would be to get a newer player, and one of the adapter/conversion cards, if needed (as I'm not sure which players can be used in the Leland cab). Daphne and Dexter are great products, don't get me wrong, but a laser game without a laser in it just isn't the same.

Maybe I'm more of a purist, but having a working player inside the cab with a gorgeous 12" disc, hearing it vibrate and whirr, feeling it shake as it seeks between scenes, etc, is all part of the experience. It's just not the same without it (and not as fun to get and see it all working).

It's also probably cheaper to find a working player, disc, and a Merlin card, than it is to buy a Dexter. Unless you're going to operate the machine, a newer player can be perfectly reliable for home use. (It's really just the original ones that came in the 1983 DL cabs that are consistently bad. The later-gen ones are much better.)


Going with the player & Laserdisc is a possibility. I'm not sure if there is a Merlin card available for DL2 hardware. I think Shaun said no.

As clean as this machine is inside & out, keeping it original is a possibility.

Dexter is interesting too because it's basically "plug n play", no hacking. I could go that route and still get a player (easy) and a DL2 Laserdisc (probably not easy). Having it all would be good for resale down the road if that ever comes.
 
Dexter is interesting too because it's basically "plug n play", no hacking. I could go that route and still get a player (easy) and a DL2 Laserdisc (probably not easy). Having it all would be good for resale down the road if that ever comes.

Pretty sure I have a NOS DL2 laserdisc I'd be willing to sell, if you're interested.
 
Wow great score! If you add a pot you can turn the beeps down? Those beeps are horrible so loud. I defiantly want to turn them down

Yeah they are. You sure can. I can't remember if it's one pot or two. I think it's two, as the game is in stereo. On the schematics, the pot value is there. I want to say it actually says "beep" on it, at the circuit. The game board has the holes for the pot to fit into. Insert and solder in. Takes 3 minutes. It uses the flat disc type IIRC. It was sooo awesome!

My games are in storage, or I'd get pics of the board and schematic.

Let me know if you do it. Would love to hear the success story.
 
That is a nice machine at the nice price. Good pickup.

I got a Dragon's Lair machine without an LD player or disc and hunted down both. I put a Merlin board in it which let's you use a newer LD player and also let's you play DL, DL2 and Space Ace on one machine.

I am partial to having the LD player in there, but it is a hassle to pull the machine out to change the discs.

Also, I like the big sword buttons.

I did the same with my Space Ace. Busted LD player, got a Merlin card & good player & hunted down a DL disc. It was cool having both games but a bit of work swapping discs.
I sold it & somewhat regret it. Once my DL2 is working I'll be able to play DL2 & space ace but if i understand correctly no Dragons lair. ��
 
You know what the big story is it made it almost 2 full days on Letgo & nobody snatched it. Another Klover on another thread mentioned it & that's how I found out.

So happy to know my post lead to someone local grabbing it that didn't instantly relist it as it seems to be too often the case around here. :)
 
So happy to know my post lead to someone local grabbing it that didn't instantly relist it as it seems to be too often the case around here. :)


Thx for helping me Land this!! I want to get it running but it's stalled. I saw the correct LD player on eBay working for $150 but was hesitant because I was trying to figure out if I can get a Dexter in this current batch. I hope I get lucky & get one. I then decided to buy the LD player and it's sold. I did manage to grab a nice DL2 disc.

It may take a few months but I hope to get it running ��
 
Dragons lair 2 update...working!!!

Just want to say thx for all the help & input. DL2 is running nicely using Dexter. It plays great! Having fun with it because I've never played it before.
 

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That's awesome! Your patience got you a nice game for a great price.
 
This makes me cry, I just dropped £1,600 on mine with Dexter.

Seriously though, super happy you got this for such a great price!

I personally prefer this game to the original (Even though the original cab is amazing).
 
This makes me cry, I just dropped £1,600 on mine with Dexter.

Seriously though, super happy you got this for such a great price!

I personally prefer this game to the original (Even though the original cab is amazing).


I've spent a lot on other games. This was a lucky find.
 
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