Price Check on 60 in 1 Galaga cabinet

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Is $900 a good deal for a new game board 60 in 1 games in a newly repainted original galaga cabinet w/ new artwork, new wiring harness, newer 19 inch monitor, new control panel overlay, new t- molding, a few minor scratches on the glass, unnoticeable during play, a 10 out of a 10. Thanks.
 
Not really

Cabinet - 50
newish monitor - 50
Chinese PCB - 60
CPO - 40
New T-Molding - 20
Paint - 10

Tom
 
No. If it were just a Galaga cab, it would be half the price or less. Those 60-in-1 boards (PCB's) are about $90 brand new. You're going to pay more for a working Galaga board.

60-in-1 multi machines are weird. They have the same or often less value in individual parts alone as a dedicated game, but they cost over twice as much. That's why you see so many of them, they're cheap to do.
 
Not really

Galaga Cabinet with bad art - 50-100
newish monitor - 100-150
Chinese PCB - 75 (with shipping
CPO - 40
Side Art - $75
New T-Molding - 20
Paint - 10
JAMMA harness or adapter - $35
Switching power supply -$25
4-way joystick - $25
Bondo?

Tom

Fixed for accuracy. That brings it to $455-555 - not counting the time and labor to do so if you can't yourself. And who does all that work to make a nice quality cab and game and sells it at cost? I listed one for $1300 that looked 10 out of 10 and the buyer never even haggled.

It depends on whether or not you'll be happy with it. You could save some bucks if you waited around for a cheap cab and did it yourself, cutting the corners you want to save on (like no new sideart, paint, t-molding, monitor, CPO), but if you want a really nice cab that looks like Galaga and plays all those games, then you have to decide what your time, effort, and parts are worth to you - and then decide whether it's worth it to buy already done at that price or do it yourself - or settle for lesser quality for a cheaper price...
 
My list is what I pay. So its realistic for me.

I make these and sell these about once every three months.

Tom
 
I can't stand playing Galaga on anything other than the original 2 way stick. The construction is just so different than any other style joystick. Playing it on anything else might as well be on a cellphone to me. Those 60-in-1 boards don't do a half bad job at emulating Galaga, but they are always with a 4 or 8 way stick, so that ruins it for me.
 
I can't stand playing Galaga on anything other than the original 2 way stick. The construction is just so different than any other style joystick. Playing it on anything else might as well be on a cellphone to me. Those 60-in-1 boards don't do a half bad job at emulating Galaga, but they are always with a 4 or 8 way stick, so that ruins it for me.

I have a 65-1 mame cocktail and I must say the mame emulation I have of Galaga is absolutely horrible with the way the timing is on everything.. and a lot of the games, while similar, suffer the same problem. I couldn't stand to play galaga on it..

I just bought my wife a Namco 25 year reunion cab, and of course I have been playing the galaga, and it is a MUCH Better game when the timing is on- made me realize just how much goes into the timing in the programming for these games and that made them play better. I am now enjoying a game as it was meant to be and I almost discounted the game because of how bad it played on my multi-cab...
 
I have a 65-1 mame cocktail and I must say the mame emulation I have of Galaga is absolutely horrible with the way the timing is on everything.. and a lot of the games, while similar, suffer the same problem. I couldn't stand to play galaga on it..

I just bought my wife a Namco 25 year reunion cab, and of course I have been playing the galaga, and it is a MUCH Better game when the timing is on- made me realize just how much goes into the timing in the programming for these games and that made them play better. I am now enjoying a game as it was meant to be and I almost discounted the game because of how bad it played on my multi-cab...

Yah, try playing the original in an original cab with a 2-way stick. Way better than the reunion and lightyears better than the 60-in-1.
 
Is $900 a good deal for a new game board 60 in 1 games in a newly repainted original galaga cabinet w/ new artwork, new wiring harness, newer 19 inch monitor, new control panel overlay, new t- molding, a few minor scratches on the glass, unnoticeable during play, a 10 out of a 10. Thanks.

That isn't a terrible price, but if your wanting a really good deal come get my 20th reunion machine for 1200.00 :) Looks like NEW.

if you want the game to play galaga and pacman / ms. pac. you should look at an anniversary machine. They are jamma but the play, video, and sounds are from my are dead on. The cabinets are nice, the monitors aren't 30 years old. Add 100 bucks more after you get sick of those games and pop in a 60 in 1.

Just my 2 cents. I have ended up getting rid of every multi-game they just don't hold feel right.
 
I actually have a 4way/8way top adjustable joystick on my 65-1 tabletop and it's great. 4 way works best with the pac games, 8-way for Scramble and such makes gameplay more pleasant. I wonder if someone makes a 2way/4way top adjustable joystick for the reunion cabs? I realize this would never work in a retail setting so perhaps not, but for home use it would be golden.

I really don't have a problem with the anniversary cab joystick, while it's not the best one I've used, it's certainly not bad either. With all I've read on here about them, I was expecting a lot worse. Not sure if I'm going to replace it or not at this point..
 
I actually have a 4way/8way top adjustable joystick on my 65-1 tabletop and it's great. 4 way works best with the pac games, 8-way for Scramble and such makes gameplay more pleasant. I wonder if someone makes a 2way/4way top adjustable joystick for the reunion cabs? I realize this would never work in a retail setting so perhaps not, but for home use it would be golden.

I really don't have a problem with the anniversary cab joystick, while it's not the best one I've used, it's certainly not bad either. With all I've read on here about them, I was expecting a lot worse. Not sure if I'm going to replace it or not at this point..

I am sure you could make a 2-4way switched stick, but the real issue is that a 2 way stick is made completely differently, so even if you had a 4-way that switched, it wouldn't feel the same.

Here is how a 2-way is built:
galaga_joystick_02.jpg
 
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My list is what I pay. So its realistic for me.

I make these and sell these about once every three months.

Tom

You get 10-out-of-10 Galaga cabs with new side-art, JAMMA harnesses, switching power supplies, and 4-way joysticks for $50? You'll have to tell me your source, since you didn't include any of that in your list. And almost-new monitors for $50, too? Wow!

And then you sell them for $230 - the cost of your list? Where can I buy?



Sorry for the sarcasm - but the question was whether or not a perfect Galaga cab with almost everything new was worth the price being asked, not "How cheap can I make a 60-in-1 for if I do it all myself?"
 
You get 10-out-of-10 Galaga cabs with new side-art, JAMMA harnesses, switching power supplies, and 4-way joysticks for $50? You'll have to tell me your source, since you didn't include any of that in your list. And almost-new monitors for $50, too? Wow!

And then you sell them for $230 - the cost of your list? Where can I buy?



Sorry for the sarcasm - but the question was whether or not a perfect Galaga cab with almost everything new was worth the price being asked, not "How cheap can I make a 60-in-1 for if I do it all myself?"

Guess you just need to find a better source I suppose.

And no, I do not sell them for 230. I sell them for 850

Tom
 
Is $900 a good deal for a new game board 60 in 1 games in a newly repainted original galaga cabinet w/ new artwork, new wiring harness, newer 19 inch monitor, new control panel overlay, new t- molding, a few minor scratches on the glass, unnoticeable during play, a 10 out of a 10. Thanks.

What type of wiring harness does it have? The cheap $10 kind that breaks quickly when stressed, or the $22 Bob Roberts harness?

Is the artwork silk screened or ink jet? Are there bubble under the art?

Was the cabinet completely sanded down to bare wood, primed, and roll painted with quality paint, or was it just painted over?

A new 19" monitor?!? What kind is it? Most of the new CRTs that are sold today fail very quickly. Is the seller willing to replace or fix the monitor, or anything else if it fails in the first 6 months or a year?

Is there an extra button on the control panel so you can play the 2 buttons games? What does the underside of the control panel look like? Was a quality joystick used or something that feels stiff? Is it a 4way stick or an 8way, because an 8way won;t work well with games like Ms Pacman and Donkey Kong.

What does the inside of the cabinet look like? Are the wire neatly managed with cable ties and clamps? Was a new power cord used? Are all the old electronics gone? Is the cabinet clean? Is the AC power in fused to protect your game from a power surge? Is the 60-in-1 an "A" quality board, or the cheaper "B" quality board?

Has a service/test switch been installed inside the coin door so that you can get in to change the settings of the game? Are the coin mechs functional? Do the coin door lights work?

Is there a new light fixture? New bulb? New Starter? New speaker? New leg levelers?


The answers to questions like these make the difference between and $600 Galaga Multigame and a $1600 game, IMHO.
 
And no, I do not sell them for 230. I sell them for 850

Tom

Then your initial response seems even more ridiculous to me. No offense. That comment could very well be directed at a game you were selling. What would you tell a potential buyer if they gave you that list in response to your selling price?

In my opinion - most of the "price police" comments here about multigames tend to assume that everyone in the world - not just our members - has the ability to make a diamond out of a turd with minimal expense and time. While it's true that a little research can give someone enough knowledge to make a playable game with little money, it's not going to make EVERYONE able to make a perfect example of a specific game that they want.

There are quite a few "collectors" out there who's sole involvement is owning and playing. They have an income level that allows them to buy games in great condition, and they don't have the time, knowledge, or inclination to do it themselves. A lot of them also have wives that won't allow a POS cab in the house (I know a guy who can't even have one in the garage). If it's in the house, it needs to look perfect.

Now, I agree that "nice" multicabs can be made fairly cheap - just find a cheap JAMMA cab with a working monitor, throw in a cap kit, new paint, maybe some new artwork or controls if you want, and slap a multiboard into it - but some people put a lot more work into them than others. Prices should be decided on several things - quality, cab type (nice Pac-Man cab worth more than nice Frogger cab), new or used parts, can the buyer do it himself, etc....
 
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