If you had to pick one solitary single cab to own

[jro]

What would it be? I've been interested in picking something up for a while and have considered the classics like Jam, TMNT, Wrestlefest, Aliens, but I can't help but think that's too narrow a net.

Your personal favorite or just a rec or both would be very helpful.

 

[greedostick]

Clearly the Outrun2 SP cabinet with the 2 cars. It's my dream cab.

 

[Takumaji]

Either one of OutRun sit-down (deluxe version), Robotron 2084 or Wonder Boy cocktail version.

 

[Burning Fight!!]

Generic candy cab with Same3 pcb

...in all seriousness, a well calibrated Point Blank or Time Crisis cabinet. I don't think I've ever got bored of those games despite billions and billions of hours put into each

 

[BeefJerky]

Outrun Deluxe cab all day.

 

[max 330 megafartz]

Outrun2 SP or 4 player linked Daytona USA.
Joe8 puncher III hyper faggit edition is a close runner up though.

 

[roker]

NBA Showtime / Blitz sports station

Great crowd pleaser. Rosters are old but gameplay is still fun as fuck.

 

[herb]

Since everyone is saying the obvious choice of outrun 2 sp, I'll go with a deluxe Emergency Call Ambulance.

 

[HornheaDD]

Ive pretty much got mine, my Neo25, but beyond that:

Dedicated sled style STUN Runner. Was almost able to buy one about 3 years ago off FB for $400 and the seller was a cunt. Its my only real arcade grail.

 

[chef douglas]

Wake Waku Sonic Patrol Car

 

[Neo Alec]

Always wanted a big red and a 4-player Konami cab. Not uncommon cabs. I got a 4-slot big red so I'm probably good. Wouldn't mind one candy cab.

 

[deviljin102]

If I truly needed to choose one, it would be an Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 cab.

 

[HornheaDD]

Always wanted a big red and a 4-player Konami cab. Not uncommon cabs. I got a 4-slot big red so I'm probably good. Wouldn't mind one candy cab.

You mentioning a big red reminded me of my other actual grail. Neo mini.

Almost had one for $1500 but the buyer I was hoping would back out didn't.

 

[Dr. Jigglin]

MVS-U4/33​

 

[smokey]

Dedicated I would say Space Harrier. Stand up, the 360 one requires to much maintenance.
Otherwise any candy would suffice

 

[100proof]

I mean I would've said a Ms. Pac with a speed chip for many years but I've gotten too lazy for the maintenance and repair work so I'll just say a Vewlix Diamond Black with a crisp new 1080p monitor.

 

[Yoshi]

Given that @jro mentioned specific games and not cabinets, I don't think Viewlix or MVS are in play. Assuming that is true, I agree with those that would take advantage of a more specialized cabinet like racing or light gun games. I'd also take into account availability on other platforms, so arcade exclusives with special cabinets. I'm thinking F-Zero AC or maybe even something crazy like House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn.

 

[HornheaDD]

I dunno man, the MVS can easily be considered a "dedicated" cab.

 

[Yoshi]

I dunno man, the MVS can easily be considered a "dedicated" cab.

I don't disagree, but that does kind of take the wind out of the conversation. If stuff like that counts, of course an MVS or a Naomi Universal or something similar is the smart pick.

 

[BerryTogart]

House of the Dead 2, Deathsmiles

 

[wyo]

E2

 

[jro]

Given that @jro mentioned specific games and not cabinets, I don't think Viewlix or MVS are in play. Assuming that is true, I agree with those that would take advantage of a more specialized cabinet like racing or light gun games. I'd also take into account availability on other platforms, so arcade exclusives with special cabinets. I'm thinking F-Zero AC or maybe even something crazy like House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn.

This is pretty much dead on. I really enjoy the stuff that's on Red, Viewlix, Egret, Astro, etc. but I kinda prefer something dedicated.

Where I'm at right now is a small space in my home office that will fit at best two smaller cabs or one sit-down. Outrun, Afterburner, and Space Harrier would all be really nice but take a lot of space.

The light gun games are very intriguing, I really loved every single one mentioned and I might fit two?

Might be losing some motor function, having something to get me up and use my left hand would be really helpful.

 

[roker]

I mean I would've said a Ms. Pac with a speed chip for many years but I've gotten too lazy for the maintenance and repair work so I'll just say a Vewlix Diamond Black with a crisp new 1080p monitor.

I mean once you have it hooked up there's barely any maintenance. I have a cocktail with a Ms Pacman/Galaga FGPA board and it's running solid and easy to maintain (if ever).

 

[Cavalry]

A full Derby owners club setup. There was arcade in a seaside town I go to every year and until recently had DoC 2000 and 4 stations. I bred some zebra horse one time. Just a full experience.

 

[Dr. Jigglin]

A full Derby owners club setup. There was arcade in a seaside town I go to every year and until recently had DoC 2000 and 4 stations. I bred some zebra horse one time. Just a full experience.
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Just make sure to smoke while you play and keep a 2L plastic bottle of green tea next to you for that authentic feel.