Top products from r/MAME
We found 29 product mentions on r/MAME. We ranked the 66 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Bits Limited SCG-3MVR Smart Strip Advanced Power Strip, 7-Outlets, Surge Protector, 15A, 4ft. Cable, Pack of 1
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 3
7-outlet surge protector with 4-foot cord ideal for high-end home and professional workstationsRight-angle plug keeps cord close to the wallAutomatically turns off power when not in use to help save energySuperior EMI/RFI filtering to 52dBDelivers 2175-joule and 37,000 AMP protection
2. Project Arcade: Build Your Own Arcade Machine.
Sentiment score: 4
Number of reviews: 3
John Wiley Sons
3. APC P8GT 8 Outlets 120V Power-Saving Home/Office SurgeArrest with Phone Protection
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
8 outlets—3 always on, 1 master control, 4 switchable2,160 JoulesGreen product—saves money & energy by utilizing 3 switching outlets that will turn on or off based on control outlet's settings & power use2 block-spaced outletsPhone/fax/modem line protectionNumber of Outlets: 8Receptacle Style: N...
4. My Arcade Mini Player 10 Inch Arcade Machine: 20 Built In Games, Fully Playable, Pac-Man, Galaga, Mappy and More, 4.25 Inch Color Display, Speakers, Volume Controls, Headphone Jack, Micro USB Powered
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
20 Fully Playable Classic Arcade Games Built In - Including Pac-Man, Galaga, Galaxian, Mappy, Dig Dug, Rolling Thunder, and more4.25 Inch Full Color Vertical Display - For an authentic nostalgic gaming experienceGlowing Coin Trap Power Button and Title Marquee - For realistic details and a premium f...
6. BFG Tech 7-Pin Video Card to HDTV Component Video Adapter Cable
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
7-pin mini-DIN (M) to Component (YPbPr) Adapter General Features:7-pin mini-DIN (male) connectorComponent (YPbPr, female) output
7. Belkin F7C013AF 7 Socket Auto Off Surge Protector
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
8. Belkin 8-Outlet Conserve Switch Surge Protector with 4-Foot Cord and Remote, F7C01008q,White
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Control power to your whole computer system with a single clickThe wireless remote switch lets you shut off power-including standby power - to up to six devices at once: your computer, monitorTwo Always-On Outlets stay on for devices that need continuous power, like your router or cordless phone4 fo...
9. VideoSecu ML12B TV LCD Monitor Wall Mount Full Motion 15 inch Extension Arm Articulating Tilt Swivel for Most 19"-32", Some Models up to 40", LED TV Flat Panel Screen with VESA 100x100, 75x75 1KX
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Compatible with VESA (mounting hole pattern) 75x75(3"x3") or 100x100(4"x4")High grade steel material offers loading capacity to 44lbsPost-installation level adjustment allows the TV to perfectly level; Removable TV plate designed for single-person installationAdjustable 5 degrees forward or 5 degree...
10. Cables Unlimited Wireless USB Kit with Transmitter and Receiver with Base (Black)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Wireless USB connectivity with simple setup and no network configurationUltraSpeed technology for optimized performanceEliminates cable clutter and allows placing peripherals anywhere in the roomSupports a wide range of USB devices - printers, scanners, external hard disks, DVD/CD, iPodSuperior perf...
11. Master Electrician PS-304 3 Outlet Power Strip, White
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
UL/CUL ListedRotate Cover on each outler for protectionPlastic Enclosure
12. JR Products 70225 Double Roller Cabinet Catch with Clip
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Used for any style cabinet doorMounting screws includedLifetime WarrantyTwo per package
13. Kensington Orbit 72337 Trackball with Scroll Ring
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
Sold as 1 Each.Hand-friendly design.Precise tracking.Includes detachable wrist rest.
14. Smart Strip LCG5 Energy Saving Power Strip with Auto-Switching Technology and Modem/Coaxial Surge Protection
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Superior EMI/RFI filteringUp to 60-db line noise reduction84,000-amp, three-way protection4-way wall mountable1950-joule three-way protection
15. GE 16466 Basic 18 Inch Fluorescent Under Cabinet Light Fixture, Plug in, Warm White, Plastic Housing, 5 Foot Cord, Perfect for Kitchen, Office, Garage, Flourescent
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
18-Inch warm white fluorescent under cabinet light fixtureIdeal for kitchen, utility room, basement, workshop and garageEnergy saving, provides no hum, flicker free, instant on operation due to electronic ballast systemFully assembled and ready to install, comes with a 5 foot cord and on/off rocker ...
16. Eva Dry Wireless Mini Dehumidifier. Top Moisture Absorber for Small Spaces. Rechargeable & Portable. Perfect for Bedrooms, Closets, Cars, RV & Gun Safes. Removes Humidity & Helps Prevent Mold Growth
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
EASY TO USE: This mini dehumidifier is spill and mess free. Just hang and go! Non-toxic, child and pet safe! Your small rooms will be dry and odor free. Works for areas up to 333 cubic feetMINI DEHUMIDIFIER GOES A LONG WAY: Super dry dehumidifier unit lasts 20-30 days before recharging the silica ...
17. Camco Adjustable Drink Holder- Can Hold Mugs, Large Drinks and Almost Any Size Bottle or Can, Make Great Extra Cupholders for Cars, Trucks, RVs, Vans, Boats and Much More - Black (44044)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Easily adjust to hold almost any size bottle, can or mugMounts with tapes or screwsFolds up for compact storageComes in black color
18. Oatey 34056, 14" x 14" Access Panel 14"x14", 14-Inch by 14-Inch
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
Provides a service area for Plumbing and security systemsIt is reversibleNo framing requiredAccess panelProvides service area for plumbing electrical, security systems, telephone, TV, computer cables and sprinkler system applicationsReversibleCan be flush mounted or surface mountedNo framing require...
19. Hitachi M12VC 2-1/4 Peak HP Variable Speed Fixed Base Router
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Hitachi Power Tools has renamed to Metabo HPT. Same great tools, with only a new name.11 Amp motor (2-1/4 Peak Horsepower), for precise, controlled cuts2-stage motor release clamp, for quick and accurate depth adjustments and base changesNickel plated motor housing, for smooth depth adjustmentsElect...
Buy this book, it was incredibly valuable in my project: http://www.amazon.com/Project-Arcade-Build-Your-Machine/dp/047089153X
It also comes with some plans. I personally went with Ultimate Arcade II.
For wood, I actually went with sanded finished birch. 60% of the weight of MDF and doesn't have toxic dust. Easier on blades as well. Ended up paying the same price as mdf and I went through 3 1/2 4x8 sheets.
Controls: never buy from happ. Overpriced and average at best. Groovygamegear.com has buttons for the same price and they're full leaf switches. Better performance and nearly silent. If you want to save some money their standard buttons are still great.
2 - solid plan
3-probably just need one. Joysticks are really subjective. I went with happ competition from GGG because they're cheap and passable. Not a huge fan. Zippy sticks are good and cheap and will probably look similar to the mag stick but there's better sticks out there. If you do get zippy sticks from GGG pay the extra few dollars for quiet switches.
5-ultimarcs trackball is great for a flush mount option. I love it.
Monitor: I have a 27" TV. It's great for 4p. I wouldn't go bigger (27 is pushing it for closeness) and I wouldn't go smaller than 25.
CRT TVs look almost as good arcade monitors. Biggest drawback is if you connect it with anything other than rgb Mame won't be able to adjust the refresh rate of games that are slightly off. Most are close enough and given the cost of the TV (free, I had it) and my video card already did s-video, I'm just fine with it.
I mounted my motherboard and components to a 1/4" piece of MDF which was then mounted on the bottom of my cab. I attached the motherboard to the 1/4" piece of MDF with nylon spacers and pan head sheet metal screws. This allowed for air to get underneath the motherboard. I didn't bother with fiber washers or anything.
Depending on how much space you have in your cab, you might need less fans than you think.
As far as speakers go, you are better off buying cheap car speakers and wiring them to an amp. This allows you more flexibility with mounting. If you do want to use the 2.1 speaker system you have, you can use a smart power strip to power everything on, like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Strip-4941-Autoswitching-Technology/dp/B000P1QJXQ/
And yes ipac2 is good for 2 player setup. You can just wire up an arcade button to turn on/off your computer.
It is obviously a HUGE risk, but the alternative is getting rid of it and having nothing. So, really what do you have to lose? Be creative, and do your best to weather-proof and critter proof it. They even sell mini dehumidifiers (https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS/) you could stick in the cabinet to keep it dry internally. Odds are you'll be shit out of luck in a year or so, but you are already shit out of luck with no space in the house so... good luck!
You want the highest clock speed INTEL CPU you can afford. That's really the most important computer stat. Some games in MAME use multiple cores, so a quad-core or dual-core with hyperthreading is worth getting. A good current CPU choice is the Intel Core i3-7350K Dual-Core 4.2 GHz which sells for around $150. If you want to use any of the MAME HLSL shader effects, pick up a discrete video card. I think as long as it supports DirectX 10, it should be fine.
Don't buy a piece of crap computer from 10 years ago off of craigslist and expect it to perform well.
I'd recommend picking up used arcade cabinet with a large control panel rather than building one. Look for something with a 4-player control setup for lots of room. Search for an "amusement auction" in your area and you'll probably get a good deal on an empty cabinet or a broken machine.
Also, I highly recommend this book: Project Arcade: Build Your Own Arcade Machine. It came out in 2011, so it's not totally up-to-date anymore, but there's still lots of good info. The author of the book runs the Build Your Own Arcade Controls (BYOAC) website. Spend some time browsing their forums and asking questions:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com
I would recommend Sanwa buttons over anything else except maybe gamerfinger. Those are new and use Cherry MX switches. Industry best stick is the Sanwa JLF but if you want the traditional bat top feel of a street fighter cab go with Happ IL competition joysticks. I would recommend the Zero Delay USB Encoder just search for them on ebay there 10 bucks a pop. Less lag then a ipac and dirt cheap plus they will work with a PS3 so you can do a dual cab. You need a special powerstrip like http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Strip-LCG5-Auto-Switching-Technology/dp/B000L9635G you can probably get one cheaper with some googling. If you go with 2 zero delay usb encoders you have a maximum 19 inputs not including joystick thats enough controller space for 8 buttons plus 3 mode buttons which are start select home on a ps3. But you can map them to Player 1 coin and Escape. You should be able to get by with 20 buttons . Most front ends emulators and software let you map whatever buttons you want you only have to use specific buttons if you dont want to have a specific button tied to something. I would recommend Hypserspin for your cabinet front end.
Yes, it has both s-video and component
Something like this cable?
http://www.amazon.com/pin-mini-Component-YPbPr-Adapter/dp/B0042LHBJ6/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1346587551&sr=1-4&keywords=s-video+to+component
Will I really see an improvement using component over the s-video? The TV is 27" if it matters
While that can happen, it's not always an issue. Case in point the Xbox One default controllers are wireless WITH audio and mic even... No lag. All the high quality wireless controllers going back to original Xbox and PS2.
Also, what about the tons of wireless USB keyboard and mice? A mouse has to be accurate and fast, and you would notice bad lag. Not as intensive as a game, but still the technology is flawless for that. Controllers CAN lag but don't HAVE to. The new Retrons use BT and are pretty slick example of BT option.
OP: look up "wireless USB transmitter" (not wireless USB adapter; that'll get you all the wireless internet dongles). You'll find ones like this:
www.amazon.com/Cables-Unlimited-Wireless-Transmitter-Receiver/dp/B0036VNZHA#
Check reviews about lag, pick one of those with your favorite stick!
Understand why you like the model you posed since it's external use, but like many here said to MAME it's a mouse. So why not consider an actual trackball mouse like this: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B002Q42S4E/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_yJDSDbNDBWZ8J ?
My cp fits perfectly snug with these clips. Holds it in place nicely.
Rope lights and light strips are great options. For my bartop cab, I got something like this at Home Depot for $10. The light hasn't burned out in 5 years. I even wired a power switch to the outside of the cabinet to turn it on and off.
Buy this book and read it - it is your arcade bible.
http://www.amazon.com/Project-Arcade-Build-Your-Machine/dp/047089153X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330997076&sr=8-1
Good luck on the build.
This is the mount I used . I mounted the "wall" bracket to the shelf where people keep the CRT/LCD. By giving it some distance, I was able to adjust the tilt of the monitor and the position (I moved it higher when I gave up on the idea of playing with bar stools)
VideoSecu Articulating Arm TV LCD Monitor Wall Mount, Full Motion Tilt Swivel and Rotate for Most 15" 17" 19" 20" 22" 23" 24" 26" 27" LED TV Flat Panel Screen with VESA 100, 75 ML12B CB5 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003O1UYHG/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_UlR2tb1ZCGZRR27S
EDIT: here is what the back of the dell monitor should look like when you take off desktop stand.
http://phillihp.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/40.-mount-dell-4-300x225.jpg
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Don’t have a cab... but this is how I do my computer.
Power Strip
It has always on ports and a port that controls power for the others. When the computer shuts down the other ones turn off after a min or so. The always on port is my usb power hub and the computer goes into the control port.
I was gonna do this on a cab. The switch turns off the computer and the switch takes care of the rest.
Amazon preorder : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Namco-Museum-Mini-Arcade-Electronic/dp/B07L3YYPZN/ref=pd_sim_63_3/261-9002661-5608764?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07L3YYPZN&pd_rd_r=f6079dd6-714f-11e9-9c07-456f1e30d3e2&pd_rd_w=4iGWQ&pd_rd_wg=ygdVC&pf_rd_p=1b8636ae-4f21-4403-a813-e8849dd46de4&pf_rd_r=9H0VN72NZ3PP3333ZHM3&psc=1&refRID=9H0VN72NZ3PP3333ZHM3
My Arcade Namco Museum Collection - Hong Kong Electronics Fair - 2019, April 15
Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvUJHyZ9g7s
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so would something like this work in your opinion.
http://www.amazon.com/APC-P8GT-Power-Saving-SurgeArrest-Protection/dp/B002K8S2J6
I used to have a cab set up that way. Then I got this. http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Strip-4941-Autoswitching-Technology/dp/B000P1QJXQ
It made it much easier, since getting to the regular power strip/outlet/computer power button was a pain. Now I just need to turn on the switch for the cabinet, and go. :)
Sure. Camco Adjustable Drink Holder-... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EDQR4G?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Pricey, but I used this Belkin remote power bar. I simply mounted its remote to the top of my cab, flip the switch, and everything turns on.
I made my own "smart" power strip with this, powered on/off with the PSU, and a short 3 outlet power strip.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002ZZWXI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1375387790&sr=8-1&pi=SL75
This guy.
I'm in the process of building my own at the moment, and I've decided on using a plumbing/electrical access panel in the bottom of the cab: The one I'm using. There are different sizes depending on your needs.
EDIT: I just realized it might not be immediately apparent to some people what this is. You cut a hole in the wall (or in this case, the bottom of the cabinet) and mount the panel inside. The flanges cover the cut, so it's not a big deal if your cuts aren't that straight. Secure with some construction adhesive. The middle part pops out so that you have access to what's behind.