Home Arcade

So I've decided to build my own arcade cabinet for my basement. Not sure what actually prompted this. It's always been something I've considered, but somehow now it actually seems like a good idea. So first things first, I'm going to collect some web links to help me.

http://mamedev.org/ - HQ for MAME (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator). Some hardcore folks believe that emulating these machines, instead of using original boards, is evil. Evil or not, it's cheaper and a lot easier to find and complete.

http://www.tmsoft.com/article-arcade.htm - A nice step-by-step article on building a home arcade cabinet. Complete with prices.

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/how_build_kickass_mame_arcade_rig_old_pc_pics - Another step-by-step guide, this one by popular Maximum PC magazine.

http://www.happcontrols.com/ - Appears to be an online store for arcade/vending machine parts.

http://www.arcadedepot.com/ - Another store.

http://arcadeshop.com/parts.htm - Yet another.

I'm going to look these over and come up with a plan and a budget.