Well I just picked up my first "Ninty"...?

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Well I just picked up my first "Ninty"...?

...depending on what "ninty" really means. :rolleyes:

Saw a CL ad today for a "arcade machine mario bros - $100." Ad copy said "needs minor work. does turn on and play .call kirk at XXX-XXX-XXXX."

Saw it about 20 minutes after posting. Thought... "Hmmm... Might still have a shot."

Beat feet down there, met the guy (Nice guy, BTW) and inspected. It was outside, which scared me, but he said he just put it out there since he was selling it. No water damage. Looked like a generic Nin cab by the sideart, had a gun holster and 2up controls. So not sure what it was converted from. Plays Super Mario Bros. (I didn't know that there ever was a SMB arcade game. Crazy) and monitor is fuzzy and discolored, but does technically run, and some of the buttons/cherry switches are broken. Fiddled with a broken switch on one of the joysticks (I know, shouldn't do that when buying) but I didn't know if it was PCB or controls. Got that switch to work after a little meddling, so that inspired me to purchase. (It's a good deal for $100 anyway, I know)

Got my first Nintendo. Excited. :D

Next, to remove coin door and see if there's any loot. It jingled a little, guy didn't have keys. Keeping fingers crossed. I can see the backside of the coindoor, just need to remove the lock. I'll do that tomorrow, it's kinda cold out right now. :rolleyes:

Woot! Pics in a few minutes. Someone else called right after me - who was it? :D This guy was cool and didn't pull bidding wars, glad for that...
 

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I tried to get it but I live at least 5 hours away. He said you were on your way call back in a half an hour. Glad you bought it.
 
I tried to get it but I live at least 5 hours away. He said you were on your way call back in a half an hour. Glad you bought it.

Sorry, man. I knew I'd make a few folks that live around here hate me... :D

Just added pics. It's no prize, but was a good deal nonetheless.
 
Few more pics.
 

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I think you did well. You've got a good basis for whatever Ninty game you'd want to turn it into, if you're not that interested in a VS. Unisystem (which is what you have based on what I can see in the pics).

The arcade version of SMB is a ton of fun - I really like it a lot.

Great find!
 
I really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really want to put together a DK... Is that a dumb idea with this cab, or a legitimate goal? :confused:

I'm assuming they are very similar, and all I would need is a PCB, new sideart, CP, marquee... Not even sure what else. Am I way off track in my thinking? Opinions on too much work vs. not a bad idea?
 
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No hate here. I see good deals in Phoenix all the time...10 - 15 games for 500 bucks...having a party tonight so I need them gone. Stuff like that. Oh well I'm the one who moved to nowhere.
 
I can't quite read the tag on the right, but if it says TKG4, then it was originally a DK. Switch 'er back!
 
I'm assuming they are very similar, and all I would need it new sideart, CP, marquee... Not even sure what else.

Um.......yeah, you pretty much need new EVERYTHING to turn that back into DK. It looks like you may have a DK power supply in there, but it could have been a Popeye (which has a different PSU).

Anyway, you need a new harness, CP (including the joystick), marquee, bezel, sideart, and of course the boardset. Too much work? That depends on how much you really want a DK! The cost may be the issue.

Let's add it up and see:

Cab---------------$100 (good price for a working Vs SMB!)
DK boardset-------$100
wiring harness-----$30
Marquee----------$25
Control panel------$25
Joystick-----------$20
Bezel--------------$25
Sideart------------$50
CPO---------------$20

Total: Right around $400, so not bad really! (of course those prices are estimates and do not include shipping, but you get the idea).
 
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OMGWTF! :D

Well, that bites... :( Thanks for that info, Raven! I thought it'd be easier.

I like SMB... Looks like that's what's happening, unless I can find killer deals. I had no idea a new harness was needed. Dang.

That being said, if I could find a complete CP with the CPO and joystick already there... LMK if anyone has these things. Thanks in advance!
 
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I hate to say it, but I have all of the parts (except maybe the marquee) as spares.....I'm just not ready to part with them yet. Let me correct that.......Channelmanic still has all of my spare DK boards for repair.
 
I hate to say it, but I have all of the parts (except maybe the marquee) as spares.....I'm just not ready to part with them yet. Let me correct that.......Channelmanic still has all of my spare DK boards for repair.

Ok, well, I'm not in any hurry, but let me know if/when.

The sideart and CPO I have covered. The boardset and harness are my main targets if I were to convert. (Which I do want to do...) The marquee and bezel are somewhat trivial, and can happen over a looooong time.
 
Ok, well, I'm not in any hurry, but let me know if/when.

The sideart and CPO I have covered. The boardset and harness are my main targets if I were to convert. (Which I do want to do...) The marquee and bezel are somewhat trivial, and can happen over a looooong time.

You can also try to find a DK Jr boardset and stick a double donkey kong kit in there. The kits are expensive, but you get both in one cabinet that way.
 
Well, I know I have a CP I can trade out to you for something if you want it. I will need the art replaced.
 
I have a couple of extra DK Jr sets. I was thinking about doing a Double DK. That's a good idea for him to consider!
 
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