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Since I was able to get my Bubble Bobble PCB up and running eailer today, I thought it'd be fun to share my current collection of PCBs I've managed to snag since first beginning in late 2022! I also wanted to give my quick thoughts on the hobby so far, as I do consider myself still relatively new to it compared to others.
Currently, I own:

I first began arcade collecting after accidentally winning a bid for The NewZealand Story. I placed my number without thinking much of it and was surprised when no one bid after. I had never owned an original arcade board, let alone got one to run on my CRT, so it took me a little while to get everything I needed. But that moment I turned the game on and saw it boot correctly was something I'll never forget! Since then, I've learned a lot of skills related to electronics, and it's been really fun finally feeling like I've connected with this hobby I've been interested in for so many years.
I'm happy to report I haven't broken anything yet, and have been doing everything in my power to learn more information about things and educate myself better. I actually remember I bought my 60-in-1 to use as a testing board when first beginning, before moving onto the real deal afterwards. The prices for some things definitely break a little as someone who doesn't have the biggest income ever lmao, but that just makes each board I get that much more special and personal!
One day when I live in a bigger house I'd love to upgrade to owning more than one arcade cabinet instead of just the PCBs, but for the time being I've been having a blast with this, and have gotten to meet so many amazing folks through the hobby!
Currently, I own:
- The NewZealand Story (Old version)
- Bubble Bobble
- Bubble Symphony
- Bubble Memories
- Puzzle Bobble 2x
- Super Puzzle Bobble
- Space Invaders DX
- Namco Classic Collection Vol. 2
- 60-in-1 iCade
- Midway Space Invaders (in its own dedicated cabinet)
- Taito F3
- Taito G-NET
I first began arcade collecting after accidentally winning a bid for The NewZealand Story. I placed my number without thinking much of it and was surprised when no one bid after. I had never owned an original arcade board, let alone got one to run on my CRT, so it took me a little while to get everything I needed. But that moment I turned the game on and saw it boot correctly was something I'll never forget! Since then, I've learned a lot of skills related to electronics, and it's been really fun finally feeling like I've connected with this hobby I've been interested in for so many years.
I'm happy to report I haven't broken anything yet, and have been doing everything in my power to learn more information about things and educate myself better. I actually remember I bought my 60-in-1 to use as a testing board when first beginning, before moving onto the real deal afterwards. The prices for some things definitely break a little as someone who doesn't have the biggest income ever lmao, but that just makes each board I get that much more special and personal!
One day when I live in a bigger house I'd love to upgrade to owning more than one arcade cabinet instead of just the PCBs, but for the time being I've been having a blast with this, and have gotten to meet so many amazing folks through the hobby!


