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CABINET RESTORATION - TZ - to assist others

I have taken a short break from my landscaping duties in the new house and just completed a Twilight Zone cabinet restore. As I have said before, there are many guys that do really nice resto work, and this thread is really to assist someone who is considering taking the step to have a go themselves....

VPGL 15 - Post Pass - Rules

Hi Pinballers,

Welcome to arcade gaming competition with VPGL 15. This tournament is the 3^rd of the new decade and part of the overall VPGL 2020 and all gamers worldwide are welcome to play. You can join in at any time and play.

Competition:
The player with the most points...

MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner - RULES

Hi Gamers,

Welcome to arcade gaming with MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner. This is the second tournament of the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF ESPORTS for 2020. All gamers worldwide are welcome to game. You can also join in at any time.

Please watch the trailer below for the official...

Gottlieb Sea Belles August 1956

gottlieb sea belles 1956

so, how many years does it make her?

bill picking up a project in the next few days, a very dirty, neglected old 50s woody.

so good these are still out there, though very rare now.

lets start with the new playfield plastics...

Announcement: Western Australia set to have its very own Pinball Festival

Hi folks!

We’d like to share some exciting news with you all…

Western Australia is set to have its very own Pinball Festival 😊

With Western Australia starting to ease restrictions from tomorrow, we thought what better time to announce plans for a pinball festival...

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WTB Elvira LE by RPZ Started by RPZ, 31 July 2020, 07:41 PM	5 responses 96 views 5 likes	Last Post by Lou Yesterday, 11:00 PM
Sticky: AUSTRALIAN is sued for $150,000 by Donkey Kong Gamer by OOO Started by OOO, Yesterday, 10:52 PM	0 responses 32 views 0 likes	Last Post by OOO Yesterday, 10:52 PM
Spooky Pinball - Rick and Morty. by namastepat Started by namastepat, 5 December 2019, 09:35 AM	253 responses 10,300 views 1 like	Last Post by Scared Stiff Pinbot Yesterday, 10:50 PM

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Sneaky Wednesday September - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

Come after work, enjoy the Sneaky Baron hospitality and make new friends. Warm up from 5:30pm comp from 6:00pm. We have a terrific friendly player group and new...
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Sneaky Wednesday October - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

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12:00 AM | This is the last event in this seasons fixture. Sneaky Wednesday is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly IFPA listed club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

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Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 9 ~ TMNT (closes 16-Aug)

by BandontheRun

Any tips other than “don’t get hit” ?...
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
Today, 03:24 AM
Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 9 ~ TMNT (closes 16-Aug)

by BandontheRun

24...
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
Today, 03:15 AM
Reply to GAME Elf 412 in 1 help

by bbriscoe

This is what our current wiring looks like. There is no ground on pin 27, but we do have a ground on pin 28. The unit does appear to function as if a button is being held down. When we select a game and hold down the player 1 button we can get it to function normally but as soon as we release that button...

1 Photo
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 02:40 AM
Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 10 - Space Firebird (closes 16-Aug)

by BandontheRun

1310

first play ever of this game. Cool sound effects....
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
Today, 02:29 AM
Mvs mv1c

by madturbo123

Hey guys,

I want to consolize an mv1c, I've already got a consolized mv1fz, but I want something a bit neater and compact.

So if anyone has a mv1c they want to get rid of please let me know.
- Channel: Wanted - Arcade
Today, 01:01 AM
Reply to WTB 4 Pin Connector housing

by madal

Wiltronics is where I use to get my Molex stuff

MOLEX - UTILUX Power Connectors Crimp 1.6mm (.062") | Wiltronics

MOLEX - UTILUX Power Connectors Crimp 2.36mm (.093") | Wiltronics
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 12:59 AM
Price check Street fighter board not working

by madal

Price check Street fighter board not working.
chips have SZ2N on them...
- Channel: Price Check
Yesterday, 11:24 PM
Reply to How do you record a game in Mame ?

by ItsUrFeminitzNYImNietYoma

If you're using Win 10, you'll need a keyboard to press Win+G to open Game Bar and there's a record button (or press Win+alt+R for shortcut). It will record as an .mp4 file.

If Win+G or other shortcuts aren't active, go to settings and click Gaming. Xbox Game Bar is where you turn this...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 11:17 PM
Reply to WTB Elvira LE

by Lou

i got a Alvira CE , might move it if the price is right...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 11:00 PM
AUSTRALIAN is sued for $150,000 by Donkey Kong Gamer

by OOO

...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 10:52 PM
Reply to Spooky Pinball - Rick and Morty.

by Scared Stiff Pinbot

I heard for TNA there's only 10, and 20 Rick and Morty's...
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Yesterday, 10:50 PM
Reply to Houseball 2020 #3 part 2, Electric Boogaloo

by Dicky

Thanks Marcus and Tammie
Was good to see Houseball underway again, it’s been so long
what a great return it was with a collection of games that you just don’t se everyday
Congratulations to Elvis Pinball Champion who took out all us old guys
Until next time 👍...
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 10:45 PM
Reply to High Scores - Pleasure Isle

by Crafty

Hope it's not the Rona mate. Get well soon
- Channel: Pinball High Scores
Yesterday, 10:12 PM
WTB 4 Pin Connector housing

by Tristan Ford

Anyone have one or two of these? PSPA no have stock :'(

Marco Specialties Pinball Parts
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 10:01 PM
Reply to How do you record a game in Mame ?

by Ryan555

Recording gameplay? : MAME
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 09:25 PM
Reply to Houseball 2020 #3 part 2, Electric Boogaloo

by Ryan555

Really great setup and pins, I liked the support of the local café for the food. I think Dangs will be getting some more customers. Also the cheese and slices were great too.
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 09:18 PM
Reply to Hello

by Railways

G'day
- Channel: Introduction Forum
Yesterday, 09:07 PM
Reply to New 43" 4k Chiq TV for Virtual Pinball Playfield

by JustAnotherRat

I'm interested to know this. I have a mate just looking to start a build which I'll help however I can and he's trying to choose TV's currently. I am hoping to find ones that do remember power state and use them on a master/slave power board....
- Channel: Virtual Pinball Projects and Discussion
Yesterday, 08:26 PM
Reply to Hello

by oldhank

Welcome to aa
- Channel: Introduction Forum
Yesterday, 08:09 PM
Reply to MGLXLIV - SCOREBOARD

by OOO

After 8 games completed ...

After Day 52 ... only 7 days to go ... good luck and make it count ...

...
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
Yesterday, 07:54 PM
Reply to Setting JJP pinball with coin mech - help please!

by robm

Thank you good sir. Fyi $1 is channel 4 $2 is channel 5. All working well now thanks...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 07:50 PM
Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 8 ~ Do! Run Run (closes 9-Aug)

by OOO

If you can post a screenshot that I can see, that would be great. I will update the scoreboard when you do ... ...
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
Yesterday, 07:48 PM
Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 8 ~ Do! Run Run (closes 9-Aug)

by OOO

Day 17 of 17.

Final Results ...

The “never played before” kept rolling on. This was a very strategic as well as fun game, that required quite a few coin drops to get going. 160K+ is a very good score on this not well known title. Blackflag82, redelf, magrinder,...
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
Yesterday, 07:44 PM
Reply to Tmnt Le

by Audioenslaved

Blimp
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 07:31 PM
Reply to The PVM-2730QM thread (H-STAT issue, colour bleed, convergence and more!)

by soyl

Oh God they think it's a tripler? 😱

Probably it was a better idea to send it after chopping and keeping the anode cup (it's not like they're testing it on a tube anyway). If they can provide a HV block with a length of coaxial cable coming out of it, the original connector/suction cup...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Yesterday, 07:31 PM

Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 9 ~ TMNT (closes 16-Aug)

by BandontheRun

Any tips other than “don’t get hit” ?...
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
Today, 03:24 AM
Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 9 ~ TMNT (closes 16-Aug)

by BandontheRun

24...
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
Today, 03:15 AM
Reply to GAME Elf 412 in 1 help

by bbriscoe

This is what our current wiring looks like. There is no ground on pin 27, but we do have a ground on pin 28. The unit does appear to function as if a button is being held down. When we select a game and hold down the player 1 button we can get it to function normally but as soon as we release that button...

1 Photo
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 02:40 AM
Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 10 - Space Firebird (closes 16-Aug)

by BandontheRun

1310

first play ever of this game. Cool sound effects....
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
Today, 02:29 AM
Mvs mv1c

by madturbo123

Hey guys,

I want to consolize an mv1c, I've already got a consolized mv1fz, but I want something a bit neater and compact.

So if anyone has a mv1c they want to get rid of please let me know.
- Channel: Wanted - Arcade
Today, 01:01 AM
Reply to WTB 4 Pin Connector housing

by madal

Wiltronics is where I use to get my Molex stuff

MOLEX - UTILUX Power Connectors Crimp 1.6mm (.062") | Wiltronics

MOLEX - UTILUX Power Connectors Crimp 2.36mm (.093") | Wiltronics
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 12:59 AM
Price check Street fighter board not working

by madal

Price check Street fighter board not working.
chips have SZ2N on them...
- Channel: Price Check
Yesterday, 11:24 PM
Reply to How do you record a game in Mame ?

by ItsUrFeminitzNYImNietYoma

If you're using Win 10, you'll need a keyboard to press Win+G to open Game Bar and there's a record button (or press Win+alt+R for shortcut). It will record as an .mp4 file.

If Win+G or other shortcuts aren't active, go to settings and click Gaming. Xbox Game Bar is where you turn this...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 11:17 PM
Reply to WTB Elvira LE

by Lou

i got a Alvira CE , might move it if the price is right...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 11:00 PM
AUSTRALIAN is sued for $150,000 by Donkey Kong Gamer

by OOO

...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 10:52 PM
Reply to Spooky Pinball - Rick and Morty.

by Scared Stiff Pinbot

I heard for TNA there's only 10, and 20 Rick and Morty's...
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Yesterday, 10:50 PM
Reply to Houseball 2020 #3 part 2, Electric Boogaloo

by Dicky

Thanks Marcus and Tammie
Was good to see Houseball underway again, it’s been so long
what a great return it was with a collection of games that you just don’t se everyday
Congratulations to Elvis Pinball Champion who took out all us old guys
Until next time 👍...
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 10:45 PM
Reply to High Scores - Pleasure Isle

by Crafty

Hope it's not the Rona mate. Get well soon
- Channel: Pinball High Scores
Yesterday, 10:12 PM
WTB 4 Pin Connector housing

by Tristan Ford

Anyone have one or two of these? PSPA no have stock :'(

Marco Specialties Pinball Parts
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 10:01 PM
Reply to How do you record a game in Mame ?

by Ryan555

Recording gameplay? : MAME
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 09:25 PM
Reply to Houseball 2020 #3 part 2, Electric Boogaloo

by Ryan555

Really great setup and pins, I liked the support of the local café for the food. I think Dangs will be getting some more customers. Also the cheese and slices were great too.
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 09:18 PM
Reply to Hello

by Railways

G'day
- Channel: Introduction Forum
Yesterday, 09:07 PM
Reply to New 43" 4k Chiq TV for Virtual Pinball Playfield

by JustAnotherRat

I'm interested to know this. I have a mate just looking to start a build which I'll help however I can and he's trying to choose TV's currently. I am hoping to find ones that do remember power state and use them on a master/slave power board....
- Channel: Virtual Pinball Projects and Discussion
Yesterday, 08:26 PM
Reply to Hello

by oldhank

Welcome to aa
- Channel: Introduction Forum
Yesterday, 08:09 PM
Reply to MGLXLIV - SCOREBOARD

by OOO

After 8 games completed ...

After Day 52 ... only 7 days to go ... good luck and make it count ...

...
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
Yesterday, 07:54 PM
Reply to Setting JJP pinball with coin mech - help please!

by robm

Thank you good sir. Fyi $1 is channel 4 $2 is channel 5. All working well now thanks...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 07:50 PM
Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 8 ~ Do! Run Run (closes 9-Aug)

by OOO

If you can post a screenshot that I can see, that would be great. I will update the scoreboard when you do ... ...
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
Yesterday, 07:48 PM
Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 8 ~ Do! Run Run (closes 9-Aug)

by OOO

Day 17 of 17.

Final Results ...

The “never played before” kept rolling on. This was a very strategic as well as fun game, that required quite a few coin drops to get going. 160K+ is a very good score on this not well known title. Blackflag82, redelf, magrinder,...
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
Yesterday, 07:44 PM
Reply to Tmnt Le

by Audioenslaved

Blimp
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 07:31 PM
Reply to The PVM-2730QM thread (H-STAT issue, colour bleed, convergence and more!)

by soyl

Oh God they think it's a tripler? 😱

Probably it was a better idea to send it after chopping and keeping the anode cup (it's not like they're testing it on a tube anyway). If they can provide a HV block with a length of coaxial cable coming out of it, the original connector/suction cup...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Yesterday, 07:31 PM

Reply to GAME Elf 412 in 1 help

by bbriscoe

This is what our current wiring looks like. There is no ground on pin 27, but we do have a ground on pin 28. The unit does appear to function as if a button is being held down. When we select a game and hold down the player 1 button we can get it to function normally but as soon as we release that button...

1 Photo
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 02:40 AM
Reply to How do you record a game in Mame ?

by ItsUrFeminitzNYImNietYoma

If you're using Win 10, you'll need a keyboard to press Win+G to open Game Bar and there's a record button (or press Win+alt+R for shortcut). It will record as an .mp4 file.

If Win+G or other shortcuts aren't active, go to settings and click Gaming. Xbox Game Bar is where you turn this...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 11:17 PM
AUSTRALIAN is sued for $150,000 by Donkey Kong Gamer

by OOO

...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 10:52 PM
Reply to How do you record a game in Mame ?

by Ryan555

Recording gameplay? : MAME
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 09:25 PM
Reply to The PVM-2730QM thread (H-STAT issue, colour bleed, convergence and more!)

by soyl

Oh God they think it's a tripler? 😱

Probably it was a better idea to send it after chopping and keeping the anode cup (it's not like they're testing it on a tube anyway). If they can provide a HV block with a length of coaxial cable coming out of it, the original connector/suction cup...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Yesterday, 07:31 PM
CPS1 CPS2 prices

by Mick80

eBay CPS1 and CPS2 prices show no indication of slowing down- maybe real estate agents are listing as a side hussle? Is anything sacred FFS?
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 07:01 PM
Reply to Price of an Astro City control panel for a two players six buttons

by Berty

Why not use a punch to convert yours? There is a thread of mine explaining the process.

In terms of price though, seems like market price is about $300 for a populated panel with loom.
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 06:46 PM
Reply to Prices for play back in the day - 1980 - 1994

by Mick80

Full freeze experimenting with Guile and then innocently pleading 'the game froze up', cue shop owner putting 60c in for you.
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 06:33 PM
Reply to Atari Asteriod Audio out

by taito

Thanks thegrunta666. Nice thinking outside the box!

I captured a shot of the speaker. Only two connect points. Good video if you want to check out Asteroids repair.

And I got my answer here. Yup... missed it. Clearly there is only the two wires going to the speaker....
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 03:43 PM
The History of Road Runner arcade documentary

by patmanqc

The History of Road Runner arcade console documentary - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com

The history of the 1985 Atari games classic Please visit my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/pdbowl Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/pdqc1971 Fo...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 03:31 PM
Reply to Price of an Astro City control panel for a two players six buttons

by dzhay1981

Hard to say because there's so many options about where to get them from: Gumtree secondhand, hklegend, riverservice, some of the people at a-p and arcade otaku
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 03:19 PM
Reply to Australian Kong Off IV - August 1st and 2nd 2020

by Jimmy Nails

In case you missed it mates the BPAC merch store closes tonight at midnight

Don't miss out!!

Limited edition tees Kong Off marquees and 2019 posters

bpac.bigcartel.com
- Channel: Arcade Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 01:55 PM
Reply to BPAC 2020 - Tiltin' in Milton

by Jimmy Nails

In case you missed it mates the BPAC Merch store closes tonight at midnight

Don't miss out!!

Limited edition tees Kong Off marquees and 2019 posters

bpac.bigcartel.com...
- Channel: Arcade Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 01:54 PM
Reply to How do you record a game in Mame ?

by ajfclark

Billy Mitchell should have a howto around somewhere, right?...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 11:30 AM
Price of an Astro City control panel for a two players six buttons

by buyersan84

Hey Guys,

Hope everyone is well! Just wondering what is the typical price of an Astro City control panel for a two players six buttons fighting game configuration? I'm thinking of changing mine from a two player two button config to a six button one so I can play more games. Thanks....
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 11:14 AM
Reply to Prices for play back in the day - 1980 - 1994

by furballx

Dragons Lair was at least 40c when it came out, maybe 60c, I can't recall. I am pretty sure Galaga was 40c in the George St cinema arcade in Sydney as well, at least for the first few weeks/months.

As you walked in the newest games were lined up on the left wall. When Galaga came out...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 10:34 AM
Reply to The PVM-2730QM thread (H-STAT issue, colour bleed, convergence and more!)

by mukurop

This is a real concern, I have remarked them that if its very difficult to do or undoable then not destroy my working Tripler as they call it. They have done in the past some triplier for philips and some other brands but the one we need appear as a totally differnt thing...to many custom parts....I...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Yesterday, 09:50 AM
Reply to Mortal Kombat joystick replacement advice

by gt-ray

Always original clean up is nice... no matter how good a restore is.....
- Channel: Arcade
8 August 2020, 08:48 PM
Reply to Taito Type X Emulator with rare roms

by Vinh Hong

Hi savage can you upload the type x portion somewhere as I don’t have a spare HDD otherwise would love a copy of your hyper spin drive. If possible that would be great...
- Channel: M.A.M.E Emulation Projects and Discussion
8 August 2020, 07:27 PM
Reply to Atari Asteriod Audio out

by thegrunta666

Its not a Dual cone speaker?
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
8 August 2020, 06:57 PM
Reply to space invaders repair

by taito

I can, it will be $250 plus postage return. PLUS, when things are all good again and our states are talking, you can buy my a counter meal at the Crossroads Hotel.

But dude, you aught to get some pics up and a description of what's wrong with it. Semi trailer rolled over it, can't help,...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
8 August 2020, 05:07 PM
Atari Asteriod Audio out

by taito

This is a simple question. Anyone who has an Asteroids can end the speculation here. Ha!

Q: How many speakers are there in an Atari Asteroids upright?

The Atari schematics speaks of a push and pull arrangement in the audio out preamp section.

...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
8 August 2020, 04:25 PM
Reply to Prices for play back in the day - 1980 - 1994

by Berty

Ridge Racer was one of the first $2 per credit games that I can remember. It left me broke (moreso).

I remember playing G-Loc in the Sega R360 that was housed at the downstairs Timezone in Queen st, Brisbane for $4.

Those were the really expensive machines of my youth.
- Channel: Arcade
8 August 2020, 02:15 PM
Reply to Mortal Kombat joystick replacement advice

by Ponty

I have decided to keep them the orginal MCA
Cleaned them up with new mircos
Mortal Kombat 2 -Resto - Aussie Arcade ...
- Channel: Arcade
8 August 2020, 12:54 PM
Reply to Mortal Kombat 2 -Resto

by Ponty

Well did some work and got a new marquee and cpo (Noodleshirt) sorted
I moved the marquee light down as it was more towards the top of the cab for some reason and now its set in the middle of the MK lettering making
a big difference and a new piece of front perspex
New cpo looks awesome...
- Channel: Arcade
8 August 2020, 12:52 PM

Setting JJP pinball with coin mech - help please!

by robm

Hi All,

Trying to set up Dialed in with coins. $2 per play. I have a QL coin mech that in a stern machine gives 1 credit with a $2 coin and 0.5 credits with a $1 coin, then i put the same mech into Dialed in and i can't work it out. It either gives 1 credit every coin ($1 and $2) or 0.5...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 05:45 PM
Hello

by Gosh

Hi,

I am Gosh, living in Switzerland and big fan of arcade games (especially japanese ones).
As for machines, I own:
- Taito Space invaders Part II cocktail table
- Sega blast city
- Sega lindbergh

Hope you are all well!...
- Channel: Introduction Forum
Yesterday, 06:41 AM
Mvs mv1c

by madturbo123

Hey guys,

I want to consolize an mv1c, I've already got a consolized mv1fz, but I want something a bit neater and compact.

So if anyone has a mv1c they want to get rid of please let me know.
- Channel: Wanted - Arcade
Today, 01:01 AM
WTB 4 Pin Connector housing

by Tristan Ford

Anyone have one or two of these? PSPA no have stock :'(

Marco Specialties Pinball Parts
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 10:01 PM
Price Check. Nintendo Space Fever Cocktail

by Berty

I picked up a non working g nintendo space fever cocktail in fair condition. It's missing the glass but is complete. I couldn't get it to fire up and it needs a resto. Any ideas on price?
- Channel: Price Check
Yesterday, 12:22 PM
Price check Street fighter board not working

by madal

Price check Street fighter board not working.
chips have SZ2N on them...
- Channel: Price Check
Yesterday, 11:24 PM
AUSTRALIAN is sued for $150,000 by Donkey Kong Gamer

by OOO

...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 10:52 PM
Pspa still in buisness

by john17a

Can anyone advise if PSPA is still doing mail orders or have they shut due to level 4 restrictions...
- Channel: Pinball
8 August 2020, 09:57 AM
Price of an Astro City control panel for a two players six buttons

by buyersan84

Hey Guys,

Hope everyone is well! Just wondering what is the typical price of an Astro City control panel for a two players six buttons fighting game configuration? I'm thinking of changing mine from a two player two button config to a six button one so I can play more games. Thanks....
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 11:14 AM
Sega Lindbergh (Yellow) in working condition

by zetsurin

Hi all,

I have a Sega Lindbergh Yellow which has the 7800GS video card, sound card, and Initial D cf card/HDD/PIC in working order. I've only used it up to the point where it complains I don't have the io board for the driving inputs. The unit itself is really clean inside/outside (with...
- Channel: Price Check
Yesterday, 03:32 PM
wanted - 5 and 10 cent coin mechs

by illawarra_steelers

hey guys, as per title looking for one of each - a 5 cent and 10 cent australian coin mech.
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
8 August 2020, 09:52 PM
Gottlieb Kewpie Doll 1960 - last woody and aa surviver

by illawarra_steelers

this is the sister to the sea belles restore.

thanks to shane Ponty for the first post about info. on this game.

ended up doing a 13 hour road trip as it was out of bills normal path.

this one is sad, though I can see so much potential in this.

have...
- Channel: EM (Electromechanical) Pinball Restorations
8 August 2020, 12:38 AM
Sekiro ?

by Rich

Trying Last Of Us on hard setting but have just lost all enthusiasm to continue.
A fan of FROM software games, loved but struggled with Dark Souls and enjoyed Bloodborne.
Looked briefly at Nioh, but am looking at Sekiro......but it being said that it's harder than Dark Souls, hmmmm, annoying...
- Channel: Console and PC Game Reviews
8 August 2020, 08:49 AM
CPS1 CPS2 prices

by Mick80

eBay CPS1 and CPS2 prices show no indication of slowing down- maybe real estate agents are listing as a side hussle? Is anything sacred FFS?
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 07:01 PM
Wanted - Capcom PCBs

by backflipper

Hi all
does anyone have any of yhe following original pcbs available?
- ghosts and goblins
- black tiger
- legendary wings

if so send me a PM.
cheers
- Channel: Wanted - Arcade
Yesterday, 06:15 PM
Theatre of Magic 3D translite

by KJS

Has been in machine but perfect condition $ 250 plus post...

2 Photos
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 05:25 PM
Theatre of Magic speaker panel plastic

by KJS

Someone has touched up at bottom but not too bad codition $30 plus post....

3 Photos
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 05:29 PM
Shadow Skill Shot- Wrong Award Highlighted

by Pie Chucker

I have a weird problem with the skill shot on my Shadow. The choice of skill shot award depends on which way the left diverter faces. Send the ball left, you get points, send it to the right to light a lock, start a mode etc. The problem is that the DMD shows the opposite i.e. if the diverter will send...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
8 August 2020, 10:06 AM
CPS2 Side clips

by waali

Looking for 2 CPS2 side clips. Please PM me.

Cheers.

...
- Channel: Wanted - Arcade
8 August 2020, 07:56 PM
How do you record a game in Mame ?

by MegaA

Hi enthusiasts - after a short 6 year break i'm back on this great site. Just wondering how do you record a played game in MAME ? Say you want to submit a high score to a games site how do you record the game whilst being played ? Other information - being played on a cabinet with a p.c.

...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
8 August 2020, 07:53 AM
Atari Asteriod Audio out

by taito

This is a simple question. Anyone who has an Asteroids can end the speculation here. Ha!

Q: How many speakers are there in an Atari Asteroids upright?

The Atari schematics speaks of a push and pull arrangement in the audio out preamp section.

...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
8 August 2020, 04:25 PM
The History of Road Runner arcade documentary

by patmanqc

The History of Road Runner arcade console documentary - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com

The history of the 1985 Atari games classic Please visit my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/pdbowl Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/pdqc1971 Fo...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 03:31 PM
VPGL 15 - Game 9 ~ Space Shuttle - Closes 23/08/2020

by JustAnotherRat

GAME 9.... and we are shooting for the stars...

VPGL 15 - Game 9 ~ Space Shuttle
Nominated by Wob

Space Shuttle was released by Williams in 1984 and is a 1-4 player solid state pinball machine.
Concept by: Joe Kaminkow
Design by: Barry Oursler,...
- Channel: VPGL Tournament 15
7 August 2020, 08:38 AM
Fujifilm Kiosk Jukebox

by mR_CaESaR

Hey guys,

Got myself those kiosks to turn into a jukebox for the Mrs..

I reinstalled windows 7 in the stock computer and I can't for the life of me get anything working on the touch screen...

I installed Elo Multi Touch 6.8.3...
- Channel: Jukebox
6 August 2020, 06:05 PM
Vintage pop bumper caps and 2" flippers

by illawarra_steelers

as per title - 5 x 1950s pop bumper caps and 6 x 2" flippers

maybe somebody can use these?

$25 posted anywhere in australia
...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 01:37 PM

Comment on GAME Elf 412 in 1 help

by bbriscoe
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 02:40 AM
Reply to GAME Elf 412 in 1 help

by bbriscoe

This is what our current wiring looks like. There is no ground on pin 27, but we do have a ground on pin 28. The unit does appear to function as if a button is being held down. When we select a game and hold down the player 1 button we can get it to function normally but as soon as we release that button...

1 Photo
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 02:40 AM
Reply to Theatre of Magic speaker panel plastic

by KJS
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 05:29 PM
Reply to Theatre of Magic speaker panel plastic

by KJS
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 05:29 PM
Reply to Theatre of Magic speaker panel plastic

by KJS
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 05:29 PM
Theatre of Magic speaker panel plastic

by KJS

Someone has touched up at bottom but not too bad codition $30 plus post....

3 Photos
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 05:29 PM
Reply to Theatre of Magic 3D translite

by KJS
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 05:25 PM
Reply to Theatre of Magic 3D translite

by KJS
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 05:25 PM
Theatre of Magic 3D translite

by KJS

Has been in machine but perfect condition $ 250 plus post...

2 Photos
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 05:25 PM
Comment on Wanted Goldwings parts

by Brk_oth
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
7 August 2020, 10:02 PM

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Sneaky Wednesday October - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

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Sneaky Wednesday November - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is the last event in this seasons fixture. Sneaky Wednesday is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly IFPA listed club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

Come after work, enjoy the Sneaky Baron hospitality and make new friends. Warm up from 5:30pm...
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