Austin, TX meet up thread

[DOAisBetter]

I'd be down for Dreamcast especially if any fighting games were played, JoJo's, MvC, MvC2, SF3, CvS2, and it would give me a reason to learn Garou if it was there.

[wip3outguy7]

Yeah, I think we would probably just set up a dedicated Dreamcast for fighting games during the entire meet.

And welcome to the forums!

[Redline9]

And now Dreamcast takes the lead! 5 to 4 to 1.

I know where I can get two actual arcade decks for Virtual On.

I looked up some footage of Virtual On. It reminds me of the Mobile Suit Gundam vs Gundam N.E.X.T. setup at Arcade UFO. They have four machines: 2 versus 2. Do you play? I've tried playing but the instructions are in Japanese and I feel like I'm missing some of the moves/strategy. I couldn't find a good online tutorial/guide in English for this arcade game.

[Flake]

I looked up some footage of Virtual On. It reminds me of the Mobile Suit Gundam vs Gundam N.E.X.T. setup at Arcade UFO.

Wha-wha-WHAT!? There is a Gundam VS machine in my vicinity and I didn't sense it!?

Change the title of this thread to: Meet Flake at UFO; Bring quarters!

[wip3outguy7]

I looked up some footage of Virtual On. It reminds me of the Mobile Suit Gundam vs Gundam N.E.X.T. setup at Arcade UFO. They have four machines: 2 versus 2. Do you play? I've tried playing but the instructions are in Japanese and I feel like I'm missing some of the moves/strategy. I couldn't find a good online tutorial/guide in English for this arcade game.

They are very similar. I've played the Gundam game and it doesn't feel as fast. I also like the twin stick design of the Virtual On controls better. I wish I could find a cab locally.

I need to get down to UFO and try Gundam some more.

[Redline9]

Wha-wha-WHAT!? There is a Gundam VS machine in my vicinity and I didn't sense it!?

The Gundam VS machines were purchased with Arcade UFO's winnings from the $25,000 "Save The Arcades" contest. At the time (Nov. 2009), this was the only operational Gundam vs Gundam N.E.X.T. in the entire United States. That may still be true.

I've played the Gundam game and it doesn't feel as fast.

I don't have much to compare it to, but yes, my initial reaction was that I wished the gameplay was faster and more fluid.

I attached pics of the actual machines at Arcade UFO. I've witnessed some pretty intense 2 versus 2 action on these machines. Even the SF4 players were turning around, wondering what all the commotion was about.

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[Flake]

I've got to get to UFO. I have been playing this series on arcade / console / handheld for the better part of a decade. Best arcade series ever.

[wip3outguy7]

let me know when you guys are going! That makes 3 players right there!

[wip3outguy7]

I now have Power Stone 2 and Daytona USA.

[Redline9]

let me know when you guys are going! That makes 3 players right there!

Yep, I'm all for it. What about Sharky and friends? Would they be interested? That would be a way to pick up enough people to ensure a full 4.