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Ever since I bought an arcade cabinet, I’ve become really interested in arcade games. Similar to console games, you can buy arcade game PCBs and run them by connecting them directly. Capcom games are a bit unique in that they use a six-button layout, so they require a separate... show more

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I think people who never experienced real arcades might not fully enjoy arcade games when they play them through emulators or console ports. That’s because arcade games were designed with the idea of “one coin per play” in mind. The whole point was that when you put in a coin,

I think people who never experienced real arcades might not fully enjoy arcade games when they play them through emulators or console ports. That’s because arcade games were designed with the idea of “one coin per play” in mind. The whole point was that when you put in a coin,

Gamer_lafan

48,413 views • 11 months ago

While cleaning my arcade cabinet for the first time in a while, I also replaced the New Net stickers I had bought a long time ago for future use. If you search on Google, you can find places that make and sell arcade cabinet parts and stickers, and the quality is really impressive. They’re so good that they can even feel better than the originals 😆 Playing games is fun, but I also really enjoy the process of maintaining and customizing them.

While cleaning my arcade cabinet for the first time in a while, I also replaced the New Net stickers I had bought a long time ago for future use. If you search on Google, you can find places that make and sell arcade cabinet parts and stickers, and the quality is really impressive. They’re so good that they can even feel better than the originals 😆 Playing games is fun, but I also really enjoy the process of maintaining and customizing them.

Gamer_lafan

111,104 views • 2 months ago

There were two systems that let you play arcade games at home: SNK’s Neo Geo and Capcom’s CPS Changer. Their concepts were a bit different. The Neo Geo was basically an arcade machine turned into a home console, so you could see it as a regular game system. (1/2)

There were two systems that let you play arcade games at home: SNK’s Neo Geo and Capcom’s CPS Changer. Their concepts were a bit different. The Neo Geo was basically an arcade machine turned into a home console, so you could see it as a regular game system. (1/2)

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197,117 views • 7 months ago

Did you know that arcade cabinets with CRT monitors actually had three different resolutions? Most classic 2D arcade games used a 15kHz (320×240) resolution. This was the same resolution commonly used by CRT TVs and many 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit home consoles. Then Sega introduced higher-resolution arcade games with Virtua Fighter and Virtua Racing, which used 24kHz (496×384). Sega Model 1, 2, and 3 arcade boards are famous for using this resolution. One of the reasons the Sega Saturn versions of Virtua Fighter 2 and Daytona USA looked so different from the arcade versions was because of this resolution gap. Later 3D arcade games moved to 31kHz (640×480) resolution. Sega NAOMI games are one of the best-known examples. That’s why you need to be careful when buying an arcade cabinet. Early cabinets only supported 15kHz, while the commonly seen Astro City supported both 15kHz and 24kHz. Later cabinets like Blast City, Net City, and New Net City were known as “3-mode” cabinets because they supported all three resolutions. The tricky part is that both the game board and the arcade cabinet itself can have resolution settings. If the settings are wrong, you can end up running a high-resolution game in low resolution. So if you’re buying an arcade cabinet, make sure you carefully check which resolutions it supports.

Did you know that arcade cabinets with CRT monitors actually had three different resolutions? Most classic 2D arcade games used a 15kHz (320×240) resolution. This was the same resolution commonly used by CRT TVs and many 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit home consoles. Then Sega introduced higher-resolution arcade games with Virtua Fighter and Virtua Racing, which used 24kHz (496×384). Sega Model 1, 2, and 3 arcade boards are famous for using this resolution. One of the reasons the Sega Saturn versions of Virtua Fighter 2 and Daytona USA looked so different from the arcade versions was because of this resolution gap. Later 3D arcade games moved to 31kHz (640×480) resolution. Sega NAOMI games are one of the best-known examples. That’s why you need to be careful when buying an arcade cabinet. Early cabinets only supported 15kHz, while the commonly seen Astro City supported both 15kHz and 24kHz. Later cabinets like Blast City, Net City, and New Net City were known as “3-mode” cabinets because they supported all three resolutions. The tricky part is that both the game board and the arcade cabinet itself can have resolution settings. If the settings are wrong, you can end up running a high-resolution game in low resolution. So if you’re buying an arcade cabinet, make sure you carefully check which resolutions it supports.

Gamer_lafan

73,847 views • 2 months ago

One of Sega’s greatest strengths in the 1990s was its ability to create arcade games using 3D hardware that completely outclassed the competition. Virtua Racing and Virtua Fighter were developed on the Model 1 arcade system, which was based on advanced 3D technology originally developed for military applications. At the time, their performance was so impressive that other 3D games simply couldn’t compare. Because of that, it was extremely difficult to accurately reproduce these games on home consoles. In the early 1990s, the Model 1 arcade hardware cost close to $7,000, and even Sega’s own systems—the Mega Drive, 32X, and later the Sega Saturn—struggled to deliver arcade-perfect versions. Back then, I was disappointed by the gap in quality between the arcade and home versions. Looking back now, though, it’s amazing that Sega managed to port them as well as they did. It almost feels like a miracle. After eventually buying an arcade cabinet and a Model 1 board, I learned something I hadn’t realized before: Model 1 supported high-resolution monitors, unlike the standard displays used by most home systems. In those days, the average gamer didn’t even think about screen resolution, so seeing Virtua Fighter on a high-resolution arcade monitor created a fundamentally different experience from the home versions. When I first played Virtua Fighter on the Sega Saturn, I remember feeling that something was missing. At the time, I assumed it was simply the lower polygon count, but after seeing the original hardware in action, I realized that the difference in resolution also played a huge role. Sega’s arcade games—especially those built on the Model 1, Model 2, and Model 3 platforms—represent the peak of the company’s technological achievements. That’s one of the reasons I enjoy collecting them so much. Since home console conversions could never fully capture the original experience, the authentic arcade versions have a unique charm that’s hard to replicate. Even today, playing them on the original hardware is a great reminder of why Sega was considered the king of arcade gaming during the 1990s.

One of Sega’s greatest strengths in the 1990s was its ability to create arcade games using 3D hardware that completely outclassed the competition. Virtua Racing and Virtua Fighter were developed on the Model 1 arcade system, which was based on advanced 3D technology originally developed for military applications. At the time, their performance was so impressive that other 3D games simply couldn’t compare. Because of that, it was extremely difficult to accurately reproduce these games on home consoles. In the early 1990s, the Model 1 arcade hardware cost close to $7,000, and even Sega’s own systems—the Mega Drive, 32X, and later the Sega Saturn—struggled to deliver arcade-perfect versions. Back then, I was disappointed by the gap in quality between the arcade and home versions. Looking back now, though, it’s amazing that Sega managed to port them as well as they did. It almost feels like a miracle. After eventually buying an arcade cabinet and a Model 1 board, I learned something I hadn’t realized before: Model 1 supported high-resolution monitors, unlike the standard displays used by most home systems. In those days, the average gamer didn’t even think about screen resolution, so seeing Virtua Fighter on a high-resolution arcade monitor created a fundamentally different experience from the home versions. When I first played Virtua Fighter on the Sega Saturn, I remember feeling that something was missing. At the time, I assumed it was simply the lower polygon count, but after seeing the original hardware in action, I realized that the difference in resolution also played a huge role. Sega’s arcade games—especially those built on the Model 1, Model 2, and Model 3 platforms—represent the peak of the company’s technological achievements. That’s one of the reasons I enjoy collecting them so much. Since home console conversions could never fully capture the original experience, the authentic arcade versions have a unique charm that’s hard to replicate. Even today, playing them on the original hardware is a great reminder of why Sega was considered the king of arcade gaming during the 1990s.

Gamer_lafan

11,313 views • 1 month ago

Maybe inspired by the synergy between the PlayStation and Namco’s arcade-compatible hardware, Sega also developed the Dreamcast and NAOMI together to make arcade-to-console ports much easier for their own games. Because of that, it wasn’t the massive leap that Model 3 had been, but it still ended up getting a huge variety of games from not only Sega, but many other companies as well. Popular titles like Marvel vs. Capcom 2 and Capcom vs. SNK 2 were also NAOMI-based games. What was disappointing, though, was the irony that Virtua Fighter 4 never came to the Dreamcast and was instead released on the PlayStation 2.

Maybe inspired by the synergy between the PlayStation and Namco’s arcade-compatible hardware, Sega also developed the Dreamcast and NAOMI together to make arcade-to-console ports much easier for their own games. Because of that, it wasn’t the massive leap that Model 3 had been, but it still ended up getting a huge variety of games from not only Sega, but many other companies as well. Popular titles like Marvel vs. Capcom 2 and Capcom vs. SNK 2 were also NAOMI-based games. What was disappointing, though, was the irony that Virtua Fighter 4 never came to the Dreamcast and was instead released on the PlayStation 2.

Gamer_lafan

20,921 views • 2 months ago

If SNK had the Neo Geo AES, Capcom had the CPS Changer. Both were designed to let people enjoy arcade games at home, but unlike the AES, the CPS Changer wasn’t really built as a traditional home console from the ground up. In many ways, it felt more like an official supergun made by Capcom themselves. It even supported the Super Famicom CPS Fighter stick. A lot of people had the chance to experience MVS hardware thanks to the AES, but the CPS Changer was much rarer, so not many people ever got to see one in person. When you first connect it to a TV, the controller gives off a bit of a Super Famicom vibe, but once the game starts, the polished graphics and incredible sound immediately make it clear that you’re basically playing real arcade hardware at home.

If SNK had the Neo Geo AES, Capcom had the CPS Changer. Both were designed to let people enjoy arcade games at home, but unlike the AES, the CPS Changer wasn’t really built as a traditional home console from the ground up. In many ways, it felt more like an official supergun made by Capcom themselves. It even supported the Super Famicom CPS Fighter stick. A lot of people had the chance to experience MVS hardware thanks to the AES, but the CPS Changer was much rarer, so not many people ever got to see one in person. When you first connect it to a TV, the controller gives off a bit of a Super Famicom vibe, but once the game starts, the polished graphics and incredible sound immediately make it clear that you’re basically playing real arcade hardware at home.

Gamer_lafan

22,575 views • 2 months ago

People who started playing games after the PlayStation era probably know the company Konami mainly through titles like Winning Eleven, Metal Gear, and Silent Hill. But Konami was actually a company that created a huge variety of games, from the arcade era of the 1980s all the way through the 16-bit console generation. Their work on 8-bit consoles was especially impressive. Konami did an excellent job of adapting many arcade classics to fit the limited hardware of 8-bit systems. Super Contra is a good example of that. Back then, there was even a saying that you could buy a game just by seeing the Konami logo and you wouldn’t be disappointed. 🎮

Gamer_lafan

14,478 views • 4 months ago

There are definitely gamers out there who enjoy arcade games on original PCBs like I do, rather than through emulators. But authentic arcade boards are hard to find and also tend to break down over time. Seeing this demand, some incredibly talented people started creating multi-game boards. This isn’t simple emulation. Instead, it works by replacing only the ROM data on the original hardware itself, which means it keeps the same advantages as the authentic board. It may sound simple at first, but every PCB has different structures and compatibility issues, making it extremely difficult to pull off. I honestly think these are closer to works of art than just hardware projects. Of course, you can simply run MAME and enjoy almost every arcade game easily without spending much money. But people like us, arcade nerds, somehow get a strange sense of satisfaction from enjoying things in a way that’s more expensive and less convenient 🤣

There are definitely gamers out there who enjoy arcade games on original PCBs like I do, rather than through emulators. But authentic arcade boards are hard to find and also tend to break down over time. Seeing this demand, some incredibly talented people started creating multi-game boards. This isn’t simple emulation. Instead, it works by replacing only the ROM data on the original hardware itself, which means it keeps the same advantages as the authentic board. It may sound simple at first, but every PCB has different structures and compatibility issues, making it extremely difficult to pull off. I honestly think these are closer to works of art than just hardware projects. Of course, you can simply run MAME and enjoy almost every arcade game easily without spending much money. But people like us, arcade nerds, somehow get a strange sense of satisfaction from enjoying things in a way that’s more expensive and less convenient 🤣

Gamer_lafan

20,327 views • 2 months ago

If you played Capcom arcade games in the ’90s, you probably remember seeing the Q Sound logo during the opening screens. Back then, I was really curious about what it actually meant, but there was no easy way to find out. I finally understood it years later after buying a Capcom Q GrandAm 25 cabinet. Most standard arcade cabinets simply output the mono sound signal from JAMMA directly without a dedicated amplifier. But this cabinet came with a separate amp designed specifically for stereo input. Because of that, when you connect the stereo outputs from CPS1.5, CPS2, or CPS3 boards to the amp, the sound becomes much richer and more immersive. What impressed me the most was that this cabinet lets you switch between Q Sound and regular mono audio, so I could compare them directly. The stereo sound definitely feels more spacious and cleaner. But the biggest difference comes from the speaker box mounted at the top. It’s made of wood and has a much larger internal space, so the audio quality is on a completely different level compared to the cheap speakers used in ordinary arcade cabinets.

Gamer_lafan

92,262 views • 2 months ago

The X68000 was one of the best home computers for enjoying classic Konami and Capcom arcade games. Its hardware was so powerful that, aside from the Neo Geo, it was virtually the only system capable of delivering near-perfect arcade conversions at the time. Unfortunately, it was extremely expensive and sold exclusively in Japan, so very few people ever had the chance to experience it. Even today, decades after its release, the quality of its games is still incredibly impressive. Ghouls ’n Ghosts is a perfect example. Compared to the Mega Drive and PC Engine versions, the X68000 port is on an entirely different level in terms of accuracy and overall quality. It’s still amazing to think that a game this good could fit on just two floppy disks.

The X68000 was one of the best home computers for enjoying classic Konami and Capcom arcade games. Its hardware was so powerful that, aside from the Neo Geo, it was virtually the only system capable of delivering near-perfect arcade conversions at the time. Unfortunately, it was extremely expensive and sold exclusively in Japan, so very few people ever had the chance to experience it. Even today, decades after its release, the quality of its games is still incredibly impressive. Ghouls ’n Ghosts is a perfect example. Compared to the Mega Drive and PC Engine versions, the X68000 port is on an entirely different level in terms of accuracy and overall quality. It’s still amazing to think that a game this good could fit on just two floppy disks.

Gamer_lafan

20,263 views • 1 month ago

Virtua Fighter is one of the greatest games of my life. When I was a kid, one of the items on my bucket list was to have an original Virtua Fighter arcade machine at home. As I got deeper into collecting arcade games, I eventually acquired the Model 1, Model 2, and Model 3 boards that powered the Virtua Fighter series. Unlike most arcade hardware, these systems are incredibly large and complex, which made it difficult to enjoy them properly. I’m probably the only crazy person in the world who would build something like this. 😆 I always wanted to create a setup that would let me use them more conveniently, and after years of planning, I finally built a Model board selector. Out of all the custom projects I’ve made, this is the one I’m most attached to, and it’s also the one I use the most. A lot of people ask how I built it or whether I’d be willing to sell one, but it’s extremely complicated to make and surprisingly expensive. Because of that, I’ve only ever built a single unit. I’m probably the only crazy person in the world who would build something like this.

Virtua Fighter is one of the greatest games of my life. When I was a kid, one of the items on my bucket list was to have an original Virtua Fighter arcade machine at home. As I got deeper into collecting arcade games, I eventually acquired the Model 1, Model 2, and Model 3 boards that powered the Virtua Fighter series. Unlike most arcade hardware, these systems are incredibly large and complex, which made it difficult to enjoy them properly. I’m probably the only crazy person in the world who would build something like this. 😆 I always wanted to create a setup that would let me use them more conveniently, and after years of planning, I finally built a Model board selector. Out of all the custom projects I’ve made, this is the one I’m most attached to, and it’s also the one I use the most. A lot of people ask how I built it or whether I’d be willing to sell one, but it’s extremely complicated to make and surprisingly expensive. Because of that, I’ve only ever built a single unit. I’m probably the only crazy person in the world who would build something like this.

Gamer_lafan

28,249 views • 1 month ago

The 1990s were a time when SNK and Capcom were fiercely competing to bring their arcade games to home consoles. Capcom kept upgrading its hardware from CPS1 to CPS3, while SNK stuck with a single platform—the Neo Geo—which was powerful enough to keep receiving new releases from 1990 all the way to 2004. Because of that, many SNK games ported to 8-bit and 16-bit consoles often suffered in quality. However, the PC Engine, despite being an 8-bit system, managed to deliver surprisingly strong ports of SNK games thanks to the power of CD technology. That said, it was incredibly expensive at the time, so I could only admire it at game shops. If I had owned one back then and used it to listen to CDs and play games, it probably would have felt even more impressive than a PlayStation 5 Pro does today.

The 1990s were a time when SNK and Capcom were fiercely competing to bring their arcade games to home consoles. Capcom kept upgrading its hardware from CPS1 to CPS3, while SNK stuck with a single platform—the Neo Geo—which was powerful enough to keep receiving new releases from 1990 all the way to 2004. Because of that, many SNK games ported to 8-bit and 16-bit consoles often suffered in quality. However, the PC Engine, despite being an 8-bit system, managed to deliver surprisingly strong ports of SNK games thanks to the power of CD technology. That said, it was incredibly expensive at the time, so I could only admire it at game shops. If I had owned one back then and used it to listen to CDs and play games, it probably would have felt even more impressive than a PlayStation 5 Pro does today.

Gamer_lafan

17,915 views • 3 months ago

I’ve been playing games since the ’80s, but the most shocking graphics I ever experienced had to be Daytona USA. Running on Sega’s Model 2 hardware with smooth 60fps and high-resolution visuals — I didn’t know the specs back then, but I could instantly tell it looked on a completely different level from other games. And that iconic “Let’s go away!” from the opening? One line and I’m right back in the arcade. Daytona USA 2 was great too, but somehow I still prefer the original’s unique speed and atmosphere. Pretty sure everyone tried this at the arcade at least once, right? 🎮

I’ve been playing games since the ’80s, but the most shocking graphics I ever experienced had to be Daytona USA. Running on Sega’s Model 2 hardware with smooth 60fps and high-resolution visuals — I didn’t know the specs back then, but I could instantly tell it looked on a completely different level from other games. And that iconic “Let’s go away!” from the opening? One line and I’m right back in the arcade. Daytona USA 2 was great too, but somehow I still prefer the original’s unique speed and atmosphere. Pretty sure everyone tried this at the arcade at least once, right? 🎮

Gamer_lafan

26,893 views • 5 months ago

I didn’t expect the X68000 to get this much attention. If Final Fight comes on two 2HD disks, Super Street Fighter II is made up of a total of seven disks. Since each disk holds 1.22 MB, the game runs on roughly 8.5 MB of data. The X68000 was originally designed to operate without a hard drive, so you first insert two disks to load the initial data, then swap in the remaining five disks one by one. After all the data is loaded, the game finally starts. X68000 games have the advantage of graphics that are almost identical to the arcade, but their biggest defining feature is that, when connected to a Roland MIDI interface, they can deliver far richer background music than what you’d hear in the arcade. I’ll upload a comparison video—listen carefully.

I didn’t expect the X68000 to get this much attention. If Final Fight comes on two 2HD disks, Super Street Fighter II is made up of a total of seven disks. Since each disk holds 1.22 MB, the game runs on roughly 8.5 MB of data. The X68000 was originally designed to operate without a hard drive, so you first insert two disks to load the initial data, then swap in the remaining five disks one by one. After all the data is loaded, the game finally starts. X68000 games have the advantage of graphics that are almost identical to the arcade, but their biggest defining feature is that, when connected to a Roland MIDI interface, they can deliver far richer background music than what you’d hear in the arcade. I’ll upload a comparison video—listen carefully.

Gamer_lafan

66,274 views • 6 months ago

I find that there are really too many roguelike games on the market. How about making a pure side-scrolling action game for my next game? Something similar to real retro arcade games but with modern artistic expressions and combat feel. To enjoy that original gaming fun?#indiegame #indiegames #steamdeck

I find that there are really too many roguelike games on the market. How about making a pure side-scrolling action game for my next game? Something similar to real retro arcade games but with modern artistic expressions and combat feel. To enjoy that original gaming fun?#indiegame #indiegames #steamdeck

GameDev_JensenHu

27,890 views • 9 months ago

There were three Capcom games that always made me think, “Why was this never released on consoles?” Those games were The Punisher, Cadillacs and Dinosaurs, and Alien vs. Predator. Thankfully, The Punisher was included in Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, so it can finally be enjoyed on modern consoles. But the other two are still unavailable due to licensing issues. Hopefully, those problems get resolved someday so they can also be released on modern consoles.

There were three Capcom games that always made me think, “Why was this never released on consoles?” Those games were The Punisher, Cadillacs and Dinosaurs, and Alien vs. Predator. Thankfully, The Punisher was included in Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, so it can finally be enjoyed on modern consoles. But the other two are still unavailable due to licensing issues. Hopefully, those problems get resolved someday so they can also be released on modern consoles.

Gamer_lafan

17,274 views • 2 months ago

Let me introduce Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (arcade game), a game I had an absolute blast playing in arcades when I was a kid. Back then, Konami was making a lot of belt-scrolling action games using various IPs, and this title was a huge hit. It was also ported to the Nintendo Entertainment System, and the arcade feel was recreated surprisingly well, which made it very popular. Even today, it’s still incredibly fun to play 👌

Let me introduce Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (arcade game), a game I had an absolute blast playing in arcades when I was a kid. Back then, Konami was making a lot of belt-scrolling action games using various IPs, and this title was a huge hit. It was also ported to the Nintendo Entertainment System, and the arcade feel was recreated surprisingly well, which made it very popular. Even today, it’s still incredibly fun to play 👌

Gamer_lafan

25,883 views • 4 months ago

Collecting arcade cabinets is tough, but it’s fun and really adds to the interior. A few years ago, I bought one that had been kept for a long time by a private collector in Japan. The stickers were old, so I replaced them, and now it looks super clean!😆

Collecting arcade cabinets is tough, but it’s fun and really adds to the interior. A few years ago, I bought one that had been kept for a long time by a private collector in Japan. The stickers were old, so I replaced them, and now it looks super clean!😆

Gamer_lafan

34,194 views • 9 months ago

I started playing the CLAWMACHINE game on Nebula3_GameFi today and all i can say is that i loveeeeee it Let me tell you more about it. ClawMachine is a fun, addictive on-chain arcade game where you control a claw to grab prizes from a capsule-filled machine on Claw Machine Planet. This game brings classic arcade nostalgia with Starknet’s ZK-powered transparency. It gives that satisfying “one more try” feeling, where skill matters, timing and physics play a bigger role than luck. The focus is simple: pure fun with real ownership. Collect cute creatures, upgrade them, and earn real STRK. How It's Different from Other Games: ClawMachine defiles GameFi norms. Fun first, earn second. No endless farming like other games. Arcade joy and passive progression. Below is a first hand video experience that literally covers every angle you'll need to understand in the game; #ClawMachine #Starknet #Nebula3Gamefi Jun Seo and team did an amazing job creating this game.🌹

I started playing the CLAWMACHINE game on Nebula3_GameFi today and all i can say is that i loveeeeee it Let me tell you more about it. ClawMachine is a fun, addictive on-chain arcade game where you control a claw to grab prizes from a capsule-filled machine on Claw Machine Planet. This game brings classic arcade nostalgia with Starknet’s ZK-powered transparency. It gives that satisfying “one more try” feeling, where skill matters, timing and physics play a bigger role than luck. The focus is simple: pure fun with real ownership. Collect cute creatures, upgrade them, and earn real STRK. How It's Different from Other Games: ClawMachine defiles GameFi norms. Fun first, earn second. No endless farming like other games. Arcade joy and passive progression. Below is a first hand video experience that literally covers every angle you'll need to understand in the game; #ClawMachine #Starknet #Nebula3Gamefi Jun Seo and team did an amazing job creating this game.🌹

Zen💜

38,380 views • 6 months ago