Omega Race: which one to keep?

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not sure if i need all 3 and if push came to shove, which one would be best to hang on to?
the ur is minty, cockpit a b+ and the mini is a c+

i think i can let go of the mini. the choice between ur and cockpit would be tough..
 
Have the same problem, got an upright, and a cockpit. Both converted, both easily restorable. I have one boardset that has very minimal acid dmg, and all the parts to an upright x2 and 3-4 monitors... I cant decide if Im keeping one, both or none, tough decision, the cockpit does not take up that much space really...
 
If the UR is minty, I'd go with the UR. The UR art is arguably ALMOST as cool as the cockpit... but takes up much less space.
 
Personally, I would go with the upright to save on space. I have also heard the backdrop for the cockpit is different from the UR, more of a wire mesh, which is less cool than the nebula one in the UR. On the flip side, I know a local collector that would have them both if he had the means to do it, and prefers the cockpit over the UR.

You're right, if one has to go, it would be the mini.
 
i really don't have any sedimental value for omega race. i never even seen one bitd.
i think its an ok game. def want to have one in the 'cade though. i love the controls in the cockpit while the ur is nice looking. if the ur wasn't in such good shape, i'd easily go with the cockpit for the comfort factor.
just trying to grow up a little and
be realistic about my expectations....
 
As ZEN said, the OR cockpit (or "capsule") isn't that big. The footprint isn't much more than the upright.... It's a foot and a half longer in one dimension (and 6" shorter). I'd gladly trade my upright for one.
 
OR cockpits are more compact than others. I put mine in a corner and really..its not that bad on space. Besides..its nice to have a game to sit in and play once in awhile..just to get really emersed in the game.
 
i really don't have any sedimental value for omega race. i never even seen one bitd.

It holds some sentimental value for me. I remember playing in the cockpit as a kid. I was never very good at the game, but I remember thinking how cool it was to sit in that capsule. It's probably been close to 30 years since I've been in one.... Nobody around me that I know has one. :001_scry: :004_scry: :crying:
 
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One issue with the cockpit version is you can't play a two-player game (right?)

I love the look of the upright cabinet, personally.

BTW, all you guys with extra parts: I'm having a heck of a time locating the backdrop artwork for the upright, as well as the amber monitor overlay. If anyone has extras of those they want to part with, please let me know. Thanks...
 
I have also heard the backdrop for the cockpit is different from the UR, more of a wire mesh, which is less cool than the nebula one in the UR.

Yep, they are different. Note the top screenshot for OMEGA RACE.

The mini needs to go, but it's a tough call between the upright and cockpit. I have the cabaret, upright and cockpit as well. The cockpit is much smaller than you would think (depth wise). Kinda like an EDOT but much shorter and not nearly as deep as a PP cockpit.

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Picture stollen from this thread: http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=211627&highlight=omega+race
 
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