Neo Geo Arcade buying help please!

[Cov238]

Hey guys

I posted a few days ago about this cabinet and wanted a quick opinion of whether it was a good deal. The cabinet works fine and comes with 9 games including Fatal Fury 2, Art of Fighting 2, Samura Showdown 1 , 2, 3,4, Bubble Bobble, Metal Slug, and another game. All of this for $500. Unlike before I now have pictures which reveal some paint chipping and some cosmetic wear on the front overlay. I have pictures now so help is really really appreciated as I need to make a decision ASAP.









Thanks alot everyone

[deadpixels]

500 dollars is a good price for a two slot with 9 games. The majority of those cartridges are quite common, but if the Metal Slug and Bust A Move are legit cartridges then they justify about 100 dollars of the cost on their own.

A few recommendations though, you'll definitely want to sand down that CP and go over it with some Rustoleum Black Gloss paint. My CP used to be similarly rusted and I used that on my 4-slots control panel and it worked wonders.

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After



Also, while some might disagree, I find the Sanwa style sticks to be somewhat awkward on upright cabs, and frankly they don't look very good. You might be better suited going to http://www.happcontrols.com and picking up a set of Happ Competitions, which are very nice sticks for those particular cabs.

Lastly, the damage to that cab can be repaired with Bondo. Just run a google search on repairing cabinet damage with Bondo and you should be set.

I say you should jump on it. I paid more than that for my four slot with one cart, so getting 9 games and a cab for that price is a steal.

If you buy this cabinet and have any other questions feel free to shoot me a PM.

[Cov238]

^ Thx alot mate, much appreciated.

Your Cab looks great.

Really helpful info

I'll be sure to be dropping you a message when I get this cab for some touch up help

[Cronson]

I envy you guys. I so want an MVS.

[Dakinggamer87]

I would definitely go for it!! I will have that Neo-Geo arcade cabinet in my gaming room someday.

[CRTGAMER]

All just cosmetic work, grab it!

Maybe look here, swirlee did a phenominal job on his panel.
http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopi ... 88#p240788

[Cov238]

thx for the help and consideration guys. if I end up getting it, which I hope I do, I'll be sure to post pics etc