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N**R
Excellent MAME/JAMMA system!
This is a really good, well built system. It's not perfect, but it's the best one you will find on Amazon.It doesn't come with instructions so I will provide most of what you need.. Also the HDMI Cable it comes with isn't very good, mine broke immediately when I plugged it in and then tilted the case around snapping it off. I ordered a 'real' HDMI cable. Every other cable appears just fine with it. I've notified the seller and requested Amazon reimbursement for a new HDMI. That was the only 'cheap' aspect I found with this.The case itself is very heavy powder coated metal, not cheap plastic. It has hinges on it and screws together on one side. The top is laminated wood with a very nice graphic on it. The buttons all glow with LED and look cool - both the buttons and sticks are VERY similar to Sanwa but an off brand - still WAY better than the crap in most of these boxes - a really good upgrade that allows you to skip upgrading these to pure Sanwa. However if you are an enthusiast you can order replacement 'real' Sanwa buttons/stick on Amazon for pretty cheap but to be honest, these Sanwa clones are so close to the real thing I don't care.There is one modification I feel you MUST MAKE on this device. You should adjust the stock restrictor plate on the stick to 4 position, not 8. You'll find Pacman and other games impossible to play if you don't do this due to the difficulty in fast snap 4 way movements. But once this simple change is made everything will play perfect. To find instructions go to Youtube and type in: 'Sanwa JLF - Setting the restrictor plate' follow the video and you will be good to go.There is a volume control dial on the bottom back, it's not easy to spot.To get out of a game, it's not evident.. Hit the PAUSE button in the back, then select 'Exit Game' to leave any game you are in.That's all you really need to know! Pandora's Box 4s is very good, but keep in mind it's 815 games.. The 815 games included are THE TOP quarter munchers from around 1978-1999, a few run into the 2001 range. You won't find 30,000 games like on a Hyperspin but who needs 300 useless Gameboy Games emulated, right? Just give me the top stuff for 20 years and I am good. Missing will be more modern games like NBA Jam, NFL Blitz, etc. The reason is simple - this won't run those - it doesn't have the horsepower. You'll need a Quad Core Hyperspin Gaming Rig to run the newer games. But let's face it, there wasn't many good Arcade Games released after 2001 anyway, most true arcades were closed by then and you were left with a bunch of Major Magics or Chuck E Cheese type junk.This product displays PERFECTLY on my 50" Smart TV (LED) and from what I have seen it will display perfect on just about anything you plug into it. Good luck and have fun!
J**T
If you have love for classic arcade games
If you have love for classic arcade games, this is perfect for you! There are over 800+ arcade games, so it is endless hours of fun. Also, none of the games lag nor freeze. Easy access to all of the controls. The greatest part is that no quarters are required this time. So many 2 player games as well! My family enjoys playing this with me. Strongly recommend.
R**A
Awesome product!
Better quality than expected. If you are thinking about buying this dont think anymore. Buy it!!! I love this system.
T**D
Has some issues, but a very sturdy unit.
Received this unit as an early Xmas present from my wife and mother-in-law as surprise. First off, I've seen and purchase several similar units to this and worked in an arcade for a better part of my youth, so I've got a bit of knowledge when it comes to the build of these units.Pros:* sturdy case* larger control panel* well wired (clean)* lights look great even in a well lit room* power and pause buttons on the back are good quality* Pandora Box 4s+ (800+ games and favorites assignment worked great)* metal frame control panel felt solid* good placement of stick and buttons* included phillips screwdriver to open control panel* included extra buttons and wire ties* had some surprising games like MK and Rampage in it's line upCons:* action buttons (controller buttons) misfires (at least on 2 of them out of the box didn't active 100% of the time)* 4 direction restrictor (should be an 8 especially with all the fighting games it ships with)* not sanwa joystick and button parts* joysticks felt looser than normal especially since it was new* power supply jack was loose (worried it wouldn't last - deal breaker for me)* pandora box inside the unity was not housed (just a board - presumably for ventilation and ease of access)* hdmi output too close to power supply jack, had to find a smaller hdmi male plug to work with this unityConclusion:I really wanted to like this unit, especially because it's one of the widest units i've seen (better for adults), but unfortunately i would have to reorder new buttons and sticks restrictors as well as worry about the power supply jack (which was the deal breaker). I've modified other units similar in the past as presents for friends and relatives, but for myself, i didn't think it would be worth my time. In the end, I asked my wife to return this one and order a different one that i already had in my wish list (i had 3 others selected that i was debating on). This isn't a terrible unit, but i'm pickier than most when it comes to the actual hardware.
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