Ms Pacman Galaga cocktail versions?

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How many versions of the Pacman Galaga cocktail cabinet are there?

I know about the 20th anniversary version with the square corners and overly bright glass underlay, but is there actually an older one with the rounded corners and simpler glass art?

I'm pretty sure I remember places that have the older style cocktail, but none of them are around anymore to confirm this.

If there is an older style, which board does it run? or is it just a different look on the outside but the same standard little red Jamma board other Pacman Galaga cabs use.
 
Mine has rounded corners. There is a closeup of one of the corners while the machine was in the back of my truck in my photo "album", if you want to take a look...
 
I think you pretty much hit the nail on the head re: being conversions... If you re-read the listing, it says the overlay fits the standard 1981 Ms. PacMan table, and Ms. PacMan/Galaga combos obviously were not available at that time. Therefore, any cabinet it went on would have to be a conversion. Also, if it was an "official" item, you would probably see the "Namco" logo prominently displayed on it.
 
It's not really that nice of a piece, if you look at it closely. Specifically, it only contains instructions for "Ms. PacMan", none for "Galaga". Kinda incomplete, if you ask me. I think the original "Ms. PacMan" cocktail overlays looked like this, without the "Galaga" logos slapped on, of course. Had to be aimed at guys converting their old Ms. Pac cocktails into combo units and needing a customized overlay for 'em.
 
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