Whats the cheapest JAMMA game that doesn't totally suck?

[awbacon]

I have a relatively rare pcb I just purchased (waiting for it to arrive) and before I plug in and test my supergun on something that is extremely hard to replace, I want to test it on something cheap.

But I want suggestions! What's the cheapest JAMMA standard game that isn't a total dud? I have a few in mind, but thought this would be fun too

and GO! (thanks everyone)

note : I know what's cheap...I mean I can browse eBay all day...this is more for fun and to hear peoples comments vs. a "help me with X" thread

 

[JoeAwesome]

Depends on who wants to let go of what. Everyone who starts with a supergun (which seems like everyone when I started two years ago) wants a cheap, fun game, so there's not many "cheap" games. It's probably best to post a WTB thread, or snipe an auction, and see what happens.

FWIW, I picked up a sweet deal on a Battle Riders Club pcb from dubs for cheap. Expect to pay $40 plus for anything if you're impatient. Or check out DZ's thread for $50 games.

But I have to ask, how do you not have a cheap pcb, but you just bought a rare one?

 

[awbacon]

Depends on who wants to let go of what. Everyone who starts with a supergun (which seems like everyone when I started two years ago) wants a cheap, fun game, so there's not many "cheap" games. It's probably best to post a WTB thread, or snipe an auction, and see what happens.

FWIW, I picked up a sweet deal on a Battle Riders Club pcb from dubs for cheap. Expect to pay $40 plus for anything if you're impatient. Or check out DZ's thread for $50 games.

But I have to ask, how do you not have a cheap pcb, but you just bought a rare one?

I've been looking for a certain game for a while now (Konami M2 hardware) out of hardware curiosity / still being annoyed they cancelled the M2 back in 97 when I had a pre-order haha. Plus I am a huge Twinbee fan and I've always wanted to play Polystars.

I just assembled all my supergun stuff. While I plan on collecting different types of pcb's, I wanted to "pop my cherry" on something I've been looking for for a while now. If that makes sense

 

[ggallegos1]

I've been looking for a certain game for a while now (Konami M2 hardware) out of hardware curiosity / still being annoyed they cancelled the M2 back in 97 when I had a pre-order haha. Plus I am a huge Twinbee fan and I've always wanted to play Polystars.

I just assembled all my supergun stuff. While I plan on collecting different types of pcb's, I wanted to "pop my cherry" on something I've been looking for for a while now. If that makes sense

Tekken 3 is fantastic and DZ has one for $50 shipped.

 

[ChopstickSamurai]

Capcom Bowling?

 

[radiantsvgun]

Any 50 shipped pcb will do. I have POW as my test board, but if you want to get super anal, Yaton had some sega test pcbs for sale not long ago.

Here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SEGA-1...501095?hash=item1c99263067:g:K8oAAOSwICpaGXnW

 

[awbacon]

Any 50 shipped pcb will do. I have POW as my test board, but if you want to get super anal, Yaton had some sega test pcbs for sale not long ago.

Here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SEGA-1...501095?hash=item1c99263067:g:K8oAAOSwICpaGXnW

Never knew these existed till just now. Pretty fun backstory on them too

 

[Kid Panda]

Never knew these existed till just now. Pretty fun backstory on them too

Yea in Japan you could not ship a cab without a pcb in it. So Dottori Kun was born. It's a cool little pcb to have, it let's you test many things on cabs.

 

[GohanX]

If you have a vert setup the first Aero Fighters is usually cheap.

 

[awbacon]

Yea in Japan you could not ship a cab without a pcb in it. So Dottori Kun was born. It's a cool little pcb to have, it let's you test many things on cabs.

I never knew that till I googled it today and read the backstory on all the weird JAMMA test boards. Quite the interesting end run around the laws in Japan. Some creative thinking!

 

[Westcb]

I never knew that till I googled it today and read the backstory on all the weird JAMMA test boards. Quite the interesting end run around the laws in Japan. Some creative thinking!

We found a few when we imported a bunch of cabs. I still have one in the original box that’s never been opened. I didn’t realize you could change screen colors by triggering the coin mech though until I saw yatons ad awhile back.

 

[ShootTheCore]

If you have a vert setup the first Aero Fighters is usually cheap.

Raiden is another great shmup for a vertical setup that's pretty cheap.

 

[geise]

Combatribes.

EDIT: Never mind. Looks like it is not a $45 pcb anymore. Gouged like everything else these days.

 

[opt2not]

Is Strikers 1945 II still under $100? That game has great value.

 

[Dr Shroom]

Soul Edge

 

[JoeAwesome]

All the sub-$50 pcbs are seemingly gone. Now it's all about the sub-$100 pcbs. I can't see it slowing down, either. Get in where you fit in, pcb-n00bs.

 

[gusmoney]

Capcom Bowling?

This is a $20/$25 PCB that can be found most days on KLOV.

 

[Kid Panda]

Ibara Kuro kit is cheap too. There's one on the shmups forum for 5000 pounds, great deal on it.

 

[Craig]

Ibara Kuro kit is cheap too. There's one on the shmups forum for 5000 pounds, great deal on it.

 

[CaseyTappy]

I never knew that till I googled it today and read the backstory on all the weird JAMMA test boards. Quite the interesting end run around the laws in Japan. Some creative thinking!

You have two versions of that test board Sega originally shipped with their empty cabs to avoid tax, the other looks exactly the same and is called Mini Invaders .

 

[Heinz]

In all honesty the only thing to test would be the voltage supply, if safety is the point of your test board that is. You know the drill with voltages so as long as they are on point what else could possibly go wrong?

 

[MCF 76]

Ninja Gaiden is a decent game you can usually get for about $80-100. Another good one is Blood Brothers awesome game imo.

 

[awbacon]

In all honesty the only thing to test would be the voltage supply, if safety is the point of your test board that is. You know the drill with voltages so as long as they are on point what else could possibly go wrong?

No I get it. The supergun voltage is right where it needs to be, so the logical part of my brain says “it’s fine. You know it is”

The paranoid part of my brain says “but what if...” haha

 

[madman]

No I get it. The supergun voltage is right where it needs to be, so the logical part of my brain says “it’s fine. You know it is”

The paranoid part of my brain says “but what if...” haha

Voltage can vary depending on load, as long as it's not cranked way the hell up initially you'll be fine. Even under no load you'll get a rough voltage.

 

[awbacon]

Voltage can vary depending on load, as long as it's not cranked way the hell up initially you'll be fine. Even under no load you'll get a rough voltage.

Under no load I am @ 4.99-5.01 so that seems to be the sweet spot

I ended up getting a cheap Pandora's Box 4S on Amazon to test. I'll keep it around when people are over and drunk and I don't want expensive pcb's just sitting around (or if it totally sucks I'll just send it back)

If anyone in Chicago wants to come over and play Evil Night in my murder basement (where the big CRT tv is kept) just bring beer and don't tell anyone where you are going lolol