My current collection of PCBs + thoughts on the hobby

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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:
  • 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)
As for motherboards, I have:
  • Taito F3
  • Taito G-NET
Very big Taito fan if you couldn't tell :)

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!
 

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New Zealand Story is a great game... I've been hanging onto an original and a bootleg pcb for a while... hoping to get it into a cabinet at some point. I play it on my workbench setup every now and then. Always a pleasure.
 
New Zealand Story is a great game... I've been hanging onto an original and a bootleg pcb for a while... hoping to get it into a cabinet at some point. I play it on my workbench setup every now and then. Always a pleasure.
It's definitely one of my favorite arcade titles! I'm a big fan of chaotic platformers, and that game does it super well while also being very charming. I'd love to put mine into a cabinet one day also if I ever get space to pull it off.
 
Do you have multi for F3?
What games do you have for Gnet? I have the entire collection for Gnet and love my f3 multi for sure.
I don't have the F3 Multi unfortunately. It's a little out of my price range right now.
Super Puzzle Bobble is the only G-NET game I own at the moment, mainly because it's my favorite Puzzle Bobble and was never re-released officially. Although one day I would like to track down some other titles for the system...
 
I also started with a MAS Systems Super Nova arcade system (very well built, sold it a while back).

Welcome to the madness, you will need to find a Rainbow Islands board to complete your Taito platform collection…

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I also started with a MAS Systems Super Nova arcade system (very well built, sold it a while back).

Welcome to the madness, you will need to find a Rainbow Islands board to complete your Taito platform collection…

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I'd love to own a Rainbow Islands board one day, but the prices I've seen them go for are INSANE. I'd also like to get my hands on a Liquid Kids PCB too one day for my Taito platform collection!
 
I'd love to own a Rainbow Islands board one day, but the prices I've seen them go for are INSANE. I'd also like to get my hands on a Liquid Kids PCB too one day for my Taito platform collection!
Agreed on the insane prices for RI, I did a bootleg conversion a while back, it is ok to play with some minor issues…

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Agreed on the insane prices for RI, I did a bootleg conversion a while back, it is ok to play with some minor issues…

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OH wait was that a "Jumping" bootleg you had before it was turned back into Rainbow Islands? I've heard about that one before, mainly due to how much of a mess it is gameplay wise haha. Great posts though! Very fun to see the repair process and aftermath.
 
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