Omgwtficopiedjohnbbq!! Sf2-hf

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I've had a Street Fighter 2 on my want page for years. We had both WW then CE at the theater where I worked through high-school and summers back from college. I played a ton and actually entered a few tournaments. For whatever reason I never pulled the trigger on picking one up.

After seeing John's posts and watching the video a bunch of times I checked Craig's List and found one. It's the Hyper Fighting version which I'm convinced is the best. I love the speed upgrade and updated colors, but its the last version with only the 12 main characters and still feels original to me. I never got into any of the new characters or crazy special charge-combo moves.

Anyway, here it is. I'm clueless about the cab. It's got a nice 25" monitor with some of the features of the Dynamo or Koam cabinets, but I can't find any official models that have the two piece sides like this one. Not sure if it was another game converted or what:

(Sorry for crappy Cell pics) It's got separate, wider side pieces on the top part of the sides:
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Crazy SF2 marquee with all the moves:
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Corner cut CP:
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The CP Open - I think this would slide out if I removed the 4 bolts.
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So anyone know what cab this is?

And thanks for the inspiration John, I'm stoked to be playing SF again.
 
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It's a Dynamo HS-9A. Unfortunately, the less favorable version of the Dynamo cabs due to its weak and clunky build. Another thing to note, that's a makeshift bezel, wrong buttons, and it needs a CPO. PM Prairied1ll0. He sells NOS diamond plate Capcom CPOs. Though, I think most HF cabs I've seen have WW or CE art since it was an "upgrade" conversion kit.

In my opinion, HS-1 or HS-2 (19") are the way to go for SFII to SFII:HF. I believe SFII:WW was shipped in an HS-1 although there were A LOT of conversion kits as well. CPS2 and on should be played on an HS-5 (25"). I know for a fact SFIII:NG was shipped in an HS-5. But there's no problem with keeping it in the HS-9A since SFII:HF didn't really have a "dedicated" cabinet.

Congratulations on finding a SFII though. It's a must-have for sure and the most played game that I own. My brothers and friends who grew up playing games in the late 80s and early 90s see it and it's the first game they are drawn to. It's very nostalgic for us all.

It's great to see some love lately for a game that tends to always get bagged on in KLOV. My guess it's purists and golden age guys who were tired of seeing good games get converted to SFIIs in the 90s. I have much love and respect for classics as well though. Unfortunately, guys on the other end of the Classic<->JAMMA spectrum don't always share the same sentiment. :)
 
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Nice. I want to say it's a Dynamo HS-9A.
Are you planning on restoring the whole thing, at least with original artwork?

I'm gathering up parts as we speak to build my own, and to restore one for my brother. He will have a Dynamo HS-5 Champion ED SFII.

While I will try to gain a HS-5 as well since it's one of the smaller ones that usually ran a SFII game. With Hyper Fighting ED.

Man something is in the air because a lot of folks are jumping on the SFII bandwagon as of late.
 
What I don't get is why in this later version of a dynamo model that they didn't drill the buttons to match the center line of the joystick.

They instead choose to drill the buttons matching the punch with the centerline of the joystick. They only did that on the first control panels for SF2:WW. After that they drilled everything to be equidistant from both rows of buttons.

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I don't get it... did they forget something and go backwards?
Also the sticks aren't mounted with pressed in studs. Maybe these shipped as blanks and they are custom drilled for the game by the operator.
 
Who cares about the cabinet its in currently. You got yourself a SFII setup, with a nice monitor. If a Z-back cab becomes available swap everything into it. Nice grab. CE HF is my favorite version as well. I'll have one someday.
 
Who cares about the cabinet its in currently. You got yourself a SFII setup, with a nice monitor. If a Z-back cab becomes available swap everything into it. Nice grab. CE HF is my favorite version as well. I'll have one someday.

Why a Z-back?
 
That's a good get, I have one of those cabs that had Tekken in it, not sure if I'll ever get started on putting anything in it as it had been butchered up pretty good before I got it.
In a row that cab looks just like any other Dynamo cab, I wouldn't even worry too much about sideart for it.
A fresh cpo and some new buttons and I'd call it a day on it.:)
 
Can you guys picture the single tear moving down my face as you tell me my cab isn't authentic…

Naw, just kidding. I was pretty sure it wasn't anything original when I first saw it. For the first time, I bought a game strictly to play it, without paying any attention to originality.

This was exactly the info I needed - thanks much:
It's a Dynamo HS-9A. Unfortunately, the less favorable version of the Dynamo cabs due to its weak and clunky build. Another thing to note, that's a makeshift bezel, wrong buttons, and it needs a CPO. PM Prairied1ll0. He sells NOS diamond plate Capcom CPOs. Though, I think most HF cabs I've seen have WW or CE art since it was an "upgrade" conversion kit.

I'm actually glad to hear its some sort of Dynamo cab. I was thinking it was some obscure game that was converted…which might still be the case.

My plan is to play it for at least a couple of weeks to get my fix, then dive in and clean up the cab. I'm definitely aware that the CPO and buttons aren't standard SF2. I'd like it to be more like an original SF2:CE, but that whole concept seems like a grey area. I believe the only cosmetic change for an upgrade to the HF version was the marquee…so would I be correct in saying that the most "original" for an SF2-HF, in terms of art, would be the CE bezel, CPO and small side-art decals, with the red, white and blue buttons?
I'm also not sure what to do with the cabinet. I've seen a bunch of flyers and manuals for various dynamo cabs, but nothing that references HS-9A. Does anyone know what this cabinet looked like when it rolled out of the factory? Or have suggestions for finishing (Color / Molding / Etc..)?

Thanks again guys.
 
I'm also not sure what to do with the cabinet. I've seen a bunch of flyers and manuals for various dynamo cabs, but nothing that references HS-9A. Does anyone know what this cabinet looked like when it rolled out of the factory? Or have suggestions for finishing (Color / Molding / Etc..)?

Thanks again guys.

I have found no literature for this cab as well, and mine looks identical to yours with the exception of the control panel overlay, I assume as well that mine has no real paint on it so it was factory with the black top and grey bottom on the sides.
 
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Thanks again guys.

I guess it really depends on your tastes. I have not been able to find a flyer for that cab as well. The dynamo flyer I did see for almost all their cabs seems to skip this one for some reason. I've also didn't see many of the HS-9A cabs come to think of it, so I don't know what they originally looked like. Probably the same default color like all the other dynamos.

If you look on the web, some people have used different t-molding colors and had one of the joys a different color to mach the theme of the artwork and buttons. Since you have a HF in there, I would go with the theme or just keep it default with the kit installed. (one on ebay now has a green t-mold with green, red and white) why I don't know.

I think that the HF kit only included the marquee, PCB, and kick harness. If I remember correctly there was also a sticker.....think a red star shaped one. It said something like Hyper Speed! Or something like that, that were posted on the bezel area.

Growing up and playing SFII in my area, they came in either a HS-5 or a Capcom big blue(after HF or CE came out). and different set ups. Some small hole in the wall operators (ie bars, stores, rec places) never even bothered changing out more than the PCB when they upgraded from WW to CE or HF. I never seen one ran in a HS-1 or 2, they were used for Final Fight, G&G and 1942 games. Big named places ran CE & HF on up in Capcom Big blue. Some had blue t-molding or black, and with the newer games like MvsC I've even seen white. Plus on of the joys would be blue or red. with the regular red, white , blue buttons.

If it were me? Since you have a HS-9A.

1. I would line the whole cab in blue t-molding (because of the blue used in artwork)
2. Have the 2nd payer joystick blue as well.
3. Have Red, white, & blue buttons in that order.
4. have the top cab painted grey like it is around the bezel
5. Have the bottom painted black.
6. Add the CE artwork (Bezel, CPO & side art)
7. Get a HF key chain made for the coin door. http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=108774&page=50

If it were a CE board I would say keep the t-molding black and the sticks black though.
Just my 2 cents though.
 
Can you guys picture the single tear moving down my face as you tell me my cab isn't authentic…

Naw, just kidding. I was pretty sure it wasn't anything original when I first saw it. For the first time, I bought a game strictly to play it, without paying any attention to originality.

This was exactly the info I needed - thanks much:

I'm actually glad to hear its some sort of Dynamo cab. I was thinking it was some obscure game that was converted…which might still be the case.

My plan is to play it for at least a couple of weeks to get my fix, then dive in and clean up the cab. I'm definitely aware that the CPO and buttons aren't standard SF2. I'd like it to be more like an original SF2:CE, but that whole concept seems like a grey area. I believe the only cosmetic change for an upgrade to the HF version was the marquee…so would I be correct in saying that the most "original" for an SF2-HF, in terms of art, would be the CE bezel, CPO and small side-art decals, with the red, white and blue buttons?
I'm also not sure what to do with the cabinet. I've seen a bunch of flyers and manuals for various dynamo cabs, but nothing that references HS-9A. Does anyone know what this cabinet looked like when it rolled out of the factory? Or have suggestions for finishing (Color / Molding / Etc..)?

Thanks again guys.

Yeah, I didn't find any official documentation, but from previous threads and searching, I've always come to the conclusion that it's an HS-9A.

But yeah, I wasn't making a huge deal. I was just trying to be as detailed as possible in case you did want to make it "original." Like Jow said, it's just great to have a working SFII in general.

If you are keeping it in that cab, I've seen it in various body (white) and sides (blue, red, black) colors. This could have just been someone painting over it or it may have been shipped that way, I'm not sure. I say do whatever color combination you prefer. I think CE art would probably be most fitting with a HF marquee. Just my two cents.

Have fun with it most of all. :)
 
Again, some good suggestions here. Challenger, I appreciate that list.

I think I'll refinish the cab, add a CE bezel and CPO with the regular red, white and blue buttons. I'm not sure if I'll add side art, or skip it in the event I want to swap other fighters into the cab someday.

Also still considering cab color. My original idea was to try and find, then match, the original cabinet colors, but I've found a few different pics of this cab with a white lower section, and a baby blue upper half. I really don't like it, so I'll probably do all black, or maybe try to match the Capcom big-blue colors.

Now to find the CE cpo and bezel. Anyone know if these are repro'd?
 
Now to find the CE cpo and bezel. Anyone know if these are repro'd?

I think it may be worth just trying to find originals since SFII art is pretty common. At least the bezel.

I found both on eBay from the same seller. I'm guessing he'd do combined shipping.

CPO
Bezel

Gameongrafix.com does reproduction, but they are pretty pricey ($40 for bezel, $43 for CPO) so you might as well go original.
 
AWESOME!! Great grab, enjoy the game. Truly fun ass shit!

I rather like the bezel on yours. I like all the pictures of the dudes on the bottom. Kind of cool, really.

C O N G R A T S ! ! ! ! ! !
 
I think it may be worth just trying to find originals since SFII art is pretty common. At least the bezel.

I found both on eBay from the same seller. I'm guessing he'd do combined shipping.

CPO
Bezel

Gameongrafix.com does reproduction, but they are pretty pricey ($40 for bezel, $43 for CPO) so you might as well go original.

Looks like those are all repro's also. The marquee and bezel say they're mylar instead of plexi? Wondering if that's somehow lest desireable?
 
Looks like those are all repro's also. The marquee and bezel say they're mylar instead of plexi? Wondering if that's somehow lest desireable?

Oh my bad. I didn't read the description. Well, I would maybe try posting in the WTB section first for original art and if all else fails, just go through gameongrafix.com. I heard they do good work.

One thing to note, the bezel wasn't made of plexi. They were just printed on a cardstock type material. It just lays on top of the wooden bezel that the monitor is bolted to and then the plexi/glass goes on top of it.

You can maybe inquire about this bezel from Quarterarcade.com. If you're lucky, he may have just uploaded the wrong picture (World Warrior). The description says 25" CE bezel.
 
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I think it may be worth just trying to find originals since SFII art is pretty common. At least the bezel.

I found both on eBay from the same seller. I'm guessing he'd do combined shipping.

CPO
Bezel

Gameongrafix.com does reproduction, but they are pretty pricey ($40 for bezel, $43 for CPO) so you might as well go original.

yeah, I woudln't order from that dude. He has repro art for everything. I always get tricked into looking at his auctions only to see it is repro non-plexi shit.

Control Panel Overlay:
26.55" x 18.55" reproduction vynal CPO
Custom sizes available upon request
 
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