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Cool, thanks for the background information :thumbupright:
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A few good folks Ralph, Richy and DS sent me a link to this beauty, so thanks chaps :awe: Apologies to you all too, I wasn't being a dick and just not posting the info, I honestly thought I had posted this after you had all put me on to it :palm:

It's a brand new Japanese control box, which looks blooming lovely 8-) me want.

NEW Combo AV EX BIN price of ¥34,800

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Here's the auction info which I've run through google translate see below

究極のコントロールBOX

COMBO AV EX+

『えくすたすぃ』と読んでください=おやじギャグ)
他に COMBO AV EX++ イーエックスプラプラ(ELF専用) もあります。


液晶モニター(VGA)接続だけでなく、ビデオ、 S-VIDEO端子、
15KHZの業務用RGBモニター(オプションでHDMI出力)
これまでに例を見ない 多接続可能なコントロールBOXです。
その上、24KHZのボードがビデオ、Sービデオ出力します、
ビデオ、DVDの録画に24KHZの基盤も可能です。
もちろん、音声ジャック(3.5φ)も付いてます。

※ video,s-video 出力画面もタテ、ヨコサイズの調整が可能です。
  画面のブライト、コントラストも調整できます。
  クレジットが隠れたり、ハイスコアの文字が見えないような
  症状は調整できます。

◆ステンレス製なので堅牢、丈夫、美麗です。

◆2L-12Bのワイドなパネルはカーボン調のブラックフェイス、
 レバー、ボタンは全てセイミツ製

◆パネルはワイドな50cm幅
(スト?、エアロ系などと同じ位とお考え下さい)

※ スト?で慣れ親しんだサイズで2レバーゲームもBESTな間隔です。

◆上部パネル部が容易に開閉でき、メンテナンス性は増大、レバー、ボタンは  全てファストン端子で修理、調整、交換も容易です。

◆シンクロ連射装備 12回路(12ボタン対応)
  offにすればノーマルボタン仕様。
  6段階速度調整、各ボタンON OFF可

◆音声ボリューム、ジャック付き。(録画の音声も、、録音OK)

◆ただいまの期間JAMMA延長ハーネス付属(50センチ)
 ハーネスに小型の電圧表示計(+5Vの電圧が表示)が付属します。

◆プロトタイプの為、手作り感がある箇所があります、ご了承下さい。

◆映像出力用に安定化、ノイズ対策のため別電源装備。

※ JAMMAコネクター対応(PUSH4,5も対応)の基板ならすぐにプレイ  できます。
○○○in1、ELF基板も数本の配線替えで使用できます。
ご希望の方には切替スイッチ(JAMMA⇔ELF)をお付けします。

※ 変換ハーネスを作製すればオールドゲーム等も可能です。
  写真のゲーム基板は付属しません。

◆JAMMA対応のゲーム基板を接続すれば即、使えます。
(GONBES社 最新バージョン GBS-8220 はほとんどに対応しています、 SEGA Model 2B 確認しました)

上の掲載写真3は動作確認済みの一部です。

◆コントロールBOXの内部、外観など写真をご覧下さい。
 携帯・スマートフォンの場合、写真が閲覧できないことがございます。
 パソコンのブラウザにて必ず商品ページ、写真の確認をお願いします。

※ HDMIコンバーターはオプションです。   IN,OUT ケーブル付き ¥5000

◆HD コンバーターについて
 アーケード基板(15kHz,24kHz)⇒PCモニター(VGA 31kHz)変換 
 HD コンバーター 新品 (GONBES社 最新バージョン GBS-8220)
 取扱説明書付(英語、日本語は写真利用で調整、設定方法を解説)

 ※ 写真入り日本語の取扱説明書でご理解できると思いますが疑問点、  解らない点など落札後はメールにてサポートいたします。

◆仕様(写真のゲーム基板は付属しません。)

HD コンバーター(GONBES社 最新バージョン GBS-8220)
スイッチング電源 +5V11A +12V4A -5V1A (Smun製)
VIDEO、S-VIDEO出力用コンバーター、
8ΩスピーカーX2、JAMMA接続延長ハーネス、
シンクロ連射回路 6段階速度調節 12回路


Ultimate control BOX

COMBO AV EX +

( Please read the " Ekusuta sweep rate " = father gag )
Other COMBO AV EX ++ EX Purapura (ELF only) are also available.


Not only the LCD monitor (VGA) connection , video , S-VIDEO terminal ,
15KHZ of business for RGB monitor (HDMI output optional )
This is a multi- connection possible control BOX you do not look at an example before .
In addition , the board of 24KHZ video , then S Bideo output ,
Video , foundation of 24KHZ the recording of DVD is also available .
Of course , sound jack (3.5φ) also I am with .

※ video, s-video output screen is also vertical , you can adjust the horizontal size .
Screen of Bright , I can also adjust contrast .
Credit or hidden , such as is not visible character of high scores
Symptoms I can be adjusted .

◆ stainless steel robust , so strong , it is beautiful .

◆ wide panel carbon style black face of the 2L-12B,
Lever , button all made ​​SEIMITSU

◆ panel wide 50cm width
( Strike ? , Please think as much as such as aero system)

※ 2 lever game in a familiar size under stringent ? Is also BEST intervals.

◆ can easily open and close the top panel portion , maintenance increased , lever , button all repair Faston terminal , adjustment , replacement is easy .

◆ synchro fire equipment 12 circuit ( 12 button corresponding )
Normal button specification if to off.
6 stage speed adjustment , each button ON OFF Allowed

◆ voice volume , with Jack . ( Recording of voice also ,, recording OK)

◆ period JAMMA extension harness included now ( 50 cm)
Harness to small voltage display meter (+ 5V voltage display of ) will be included.

◆ for the prototype , there is a point where there is a handmade , please understand .

◆ stabilization for video output , separate power supply equipment for noise measures .

※ JAMMA connector corresponding (PUSH4,5 also supported) , you can immediately play if board .
○○○ in1, ELF board I can also be used in several of rewiring .
The person who hopes I will put the switch (JAMMA⇔ELF).

※ Old games, etc. is also possible if making a conversion harness .
Photos Games board are not included .

◆ Soku If you connect the corresponding game board JAMMA, you can use .
(GONBES 's latest version GBS-8220 is compatible to most , was SEGA Model 2B confirmation )

Listings on photo 3 is part of the operation confirmed .

Internal control BOX ◆, please refer to the photos, and appearance .
The case of a mobile smart phone , there may be a photo can not be viewed.
Thank you certainly commodity page , the confirmation of the photos in your computer 's browser .

※ HDMI converter is optional . IN, OUT with cable ¥ 5000

◆ About HD Converter
Arcade board (15kHz, 24kHz) ⇒PC monitor (VGA 31kHz) conversion
HD converter new (GONBES 's latest version GBS-8220)
Instruction papers ( English , Japanese is adjusted in the photo use , explains how to set )

※ I think that it can understand in Photo Japanese instruction manual , but questions , after a successful bid , such as that it does not know will support by e-mail .

◆ Specifications ( photo game board are not included . )

HD Converter (GONBES 's latest version GBS-8220)
Switching power supply + 5V11A + 12V4A -5V1A ( made ​​Smun)
VIDEO, S-VIDEO output converter ,
8Ω speaker X2, JAMMA connection extension harness ,
Synchro fire circuit 6 stage speed adjustment circuit 12
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A new SG. Cool.
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Paulie wrote:Cool, thanks for the background information :thumbupright:
I forgot, but there are some more intesting pages : http://www.abandonware-magazines.org/af ... &album=oui

They covered the KIC's 91 in a previous issue. As usual, they are selling dreams and are totally clueless about how it works (I believed they thought of the superguns as Neo-Geo consoles, where the carts only contained data and all the hardware was into the supergun itself. :lol:

But, for the time, it was just incredible for us. :awe:

Anyway, on a brighter note, I did translate the COMBO AV EX+ Yahoo listing. Please remember that English is not my mother tongue, so feel free to correct me or ask about any meaning.
The ultimate control box

COMBO AV EX+

Please read the « Extasy » as an old man’s gag.
(Note: I'm totally not sure about this one, I guess I miss context.)

A COMBO AV EX++ (ELF only) is also available.
(Note: here, イーエックスプラプラ is only the way it is meant to be pronounced, which is « E - X (spelled letters) pula pula (plus is purasu in Japanese, which is shortened into pura, pronounced pula with the l slitghtly r). ELF only means that the ++ is dedicated to work with ELF multiboards.)

This is a never seen before control box which not only support LCD monitor (VGA), but also video, S-video and professional 15KHz RGB monitors (HDMI output is optional).
Moreover, it does video and S-Video output with 24KHz boards and can be used as a source for 24KHz video and DVD recording.
Of course, a 3,5mm jack plug is present.

※ Video and S-video outputs' vertical and horizontal sizes can be adjusted.
You can also adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen.
If credits or highscore are not visible, you can fix it.

◆ Made with beautiful robust and durable stainless steel.

◆ The 2L-12B wide panel is carbon styled while the levers and buttons are made by Seimitsu.

◆ Panel is 50cm wide.
(It is the same as the likes of Street 2 or Aero)
(Note: here, they obviously refers to the Sega Aero City panel and to the Street Fighter II button layout.)

※ The interval between the 2 levers is optimized for the best Street Fighter II experience.

◆ The top panel portion can be easily opened and closed for an increased maintenance while the levers and buttons all use quick disconnect terminals, which allows for an easy adjustment and exchange.

◆ Equipped with a rapid-fire circuit (supports the 12 buttons)
Can be turned off to keep buttons to their normal usage.
Speed can be adjusted to six levels and each button can be activated or not.

◆ Volume adjustment and jack are present. (Can also be used for video recording.)

◆ From now on, supplied with an extended JAMMA harness (50cm)
A voltmeter (+5V displayed) will also be included.

◆ Please understand that as it is an handmade product, it has a prototype feeling on certains places.

◆ Separate power source for avoiding noise and ensuring a stable video output.

※ You can immediately play if you have a JAMMA board (buttons 4 and 5 are also supported).
XXXin1 and ELF boards can also be used after some rewiring.
If needed, a JAMMA⇔ELF switch can be installed.

※ It is also possible to use pre-JAMMA games if you create a conversion harness.
The game boards in the pictures are not included.

◆ You can immediately use it if you connect a JAMMA compatible game board.
(Gonbes’ latest version of the GBS-8220 is compatible with most boards, including Sega Model 2B).
The third picture of the listing confirms that it works.
(Note: I once again miss context, but I guess they refer to a picture showing a working Model 2B game.)

◆ Please refer to the picture for the internal and external appearance of the control box.
Some pictures may not be viewed correctly using a smartphone.
Please use a PC browser to read this page and easily check the pictures.

※ An HDMI converter with a 2-way cable included can be optionally purchased for ¥5.000.

◆ About the HD converter
It converts the arcade boards (15kHz, 24kHz) to PC monitor (VGA 31kHz)
HD converter is brand new (it is Gonbes' latest version GBS-8220)
Operating manual is included (explains in English and Japanese how to set up and adjust the picture)

※ If you still don’t understand how to use it or have questions, I will ensure e-mail support after a successful biding.

◆ Specifications (The pictured game boards are not included)

HD converter (Gonbes’ latest version GBS-8220)
Switching power supply +5V 11A, +12V 4A, -5V 1A (made by Smun)
Video, S-video output converter,
two 8Ω speakers, JAMMA connector extended harness,
12 buttons rapid-fire circuit with 6 levels of adjustment
Also, they made a new model. :awe:
Still named COMBO AV EX+ in order to avoid confusion. :problem:
And coming into different flavors so that avoided confusion is more confusing. :think:

I'm almost done with the translation of the selling page of this new model and I will post it if people are interested. I also plan to translate the manual like I did with the Boardmaster, do a review and maybe give some leads and how to for customization (I have some ideas :penser: ), but that will have to wait.
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Brilliant find on the kics article, I've just sort of muddled my way through reading it, think I understood it, well most of it :lol:

I'd be very interested in reading your translation for the newest combo AV ex+ 8-) you don't happen to have a picture or a link do you?

To be honest I'd be interested in reading or seeing new pictures of anything control box/ supergun related.
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Paulie wrote:Brilliant find on the kics article, I've just sort of muddled my way through reading it, think I understood it, well most of it :lol:

I'd be very interested in reading your translation for the newest combo AV ex+ 8-) you don't happen to have a picture or a link do you?

To be honest I'd be interested in reading or seeing new pictures of anything control box/ supergun related.
trev1976 bet me to it and yes, the translation is coming nicely. I am proof reading it and trying to organize it since there are four flavors involved, I want things to be neat and clear. ^^ Just a matter of hours.
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:thumbupright: thanks chaps :D
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And here it is !
Included italic notes are my own notes, not what comes in the original text.
Also, I merged all four separate texts, so, sometimes, I will add a note telling when a part is not coming from the regular package, as I used it as a basis.
Control box COMBO AV EX+

Notes:
It comes in four flavor:
1. Regular (no particular name)
2. Silent package (using Sanwa silent levers and buttons)
3. Clear color package (using Seimitsu transparent levers and buttons)
4. Full package (with the other packages options included, see after)
Also, it can be ordered
- Without harness
- With harness (without voltmeter display)
- With harness (with voltmeter display)


Item details

First of it’s kind, equipped with HDMI and VGA high-quality output!

It is a control box that can play arcade games on consumer LCD TV (through HDMI) or on LCD PC monitor (through VGA)!

The HDMI picture is perfectly converted from VGA, so that the picture quality is the same!
(There is no deterioration of picture quality like when converting from video os S-video to HDMI.)

Since the HDMI and VGA are output simultaneously, it is possible to record the game without the need of a splitter.
It can also be connected to a legacy RGB monitor.

◆ The body is made of durable and beautiful stainless steel.
The moderate weight of the stainless allows for a stable play.

◆ The panel is carbon styled and the 2 levers and 12 buttons are all Seimitsu made.

◆ The panel is 50cm wide (it is the same as the likes of Street II or Aero). That means Sega Aero City and Street Fighter II panels.
※ The interval between the 2 levers is optimized for the best Street Fighter II experience.

◆ The top panel portion can be easily opened and closed, which makes maintenance a breeze~♪
The levers and buttons all use quick disconnect terminals, which allows for an easy exchange.

Main specifications

・JAMMA connector
※ Wiring differs from the JAMMA standard. The 27th pin, top and bottom, is used for the sixth kick button. Please refer to the wiring table for more information. 
・RGB image output
・HDMI and VGA can be connected by any consumer (commercially available) cable.
・Switching power supply + 5V12A + 12V5A -5V1A -12V1A (made by Smun)
・Full range 8Ω 10W speaker
Sound volume button with external output sound jack (3.5φ)
・Equipped with rapid-fire synchro (supports 12 buttons)
Can be adjusted through 6 levels, each button can be disabled
※ setting switch is located inside the box
・Levers and buttons Note: that only concerns the standard and full packages; see after for the silent and clear color packages.
Lever: Seimitsu LS-32-01
30mm buttons: Seimitsu PS-15
24mm buttons: Seimitsu PS-14-D

Caution! Please understand that as it is an handmade product, it has a prototype feeling on certains places.

Power specifications

・ Input voltage ※manual switching
AC 100V〜120V
AC 200V〜240V
・Output voltage
DC +5V (12A)
DC -5V (1A)
DC +12V (5A)
DC -12V (1A)

Standard accessory

・Sanwa 4/8 directions guide GT-8F Silent package only.
・Seimitsu] 2/4/8 directions switching guide Clear color package only.
・15pin VGA cable
・Video cable Note: full package only.
・S-video cable Note: full package only.
・Control Box COMBO AV EX+ sticker (16cm×2.5cm)
・Control Box COMBO AV EX+ sticker (24cm×3.75cm) ※ Tops’ purchase bonus
※ Customer must provide it’s own HDMI cable.
・Service manual 1 Owner’s manual 2
※ About the JAMMA harness
For a fee of ¥1,620-, you can upgrade the provided harness by one with an integrated voltmeter.


★ The following manufacturer customizations are possible. Applies for regular, silent and clear packages only.
When ordering, please enter your desired options in the "remarks" column.
・S-video and video terminals ¥5,400- (tax included)
・External synchro switch for rapid-fire ¥3,240- (tax included)

※ The appearance and specifications of the product are subject to change without prior notice.
Silent package only
Custom type using the silent levers and buttons from Sanwa!
※ The lever used is the Sanwa silent joystick JLF-TPRG-8AYT-SK-.
The button used are the Sanwa silent 30mm clip-in buttons OBSFS-30 and the 24mm clip-in button OBSF-24.
(The 24mm buttons are not available as silent type.)
Because the guide used in the Sanwa silent lever does not allow four directions switching, please exchange it with the Sanwa GT-8F guide if the four directions setup is required.
※ Shipping will take 2 or 3 more business days than usual.

When ordering
Please fill in the following color selection in the "remarks" column.
For the 24mm, please choose among 9 colors (14th image).
1P lever ball:
1P A button:
1P B button:
1P C button:
1P D button:
1P E button:
1P F button:
1P credit button (24mm):
1P start button (24mm):

2P lever ball:
2P A button:
2P B button:
2P C button:
2P D button:
2P E button:
2P F button:
2P credit button (24mm):
2P start button (24mm):
Clear color package only:
Custom type using Seimitsu’s clear levers and buttons!

※ The lever used is the Seimitsu LS-58-01 joystick.
The buttons used are the Seimitsu PS-14-KN 30 mm screw clear buttons and the PS-14-DN-K 24mm screw clear buttons.
If a 2 or 4 directions setup is required, please attach the supplied sub guide.
※ Shipping will take 2 or 3 more business days than usual.

When ordering
Please fill in the following color selection in the "remarks" column.
1P lever ball:
1P A button:
1P B button:
1P C button:
1P D button:
1P E button:
1P F button:
1P credit button (24mm):
1P start button (24mm):

2P lever ball:
2P A button:
2P B button:
2P C button:
2P D button:
2P E button:
2P F button:
2P credit button (24mm):
2P start button (24mm):
Full package only:
★ The following COMBO AV EX + optional parts are included ★
・S-video terminal
・Video terminal
・External synchro switch for rapid-fire
※ The shipping of the item will take 2 or 3 more business days than usual.
Warranty (in the case of domestic shipping)
The warranty period is one year.
Video conversion board and the power supply unit are eligible for the warranty.
Consumable parts, such as the joystick lever and the buttons, are not eligible.
However, in the case of an initial failure, all the parts will be eligible to repair or replacement.
The warranty starts from the date the customer asked for the item to be delivered. The consumer asked delivery date only works in Japan.
(Due to the circumstances, even if you did not receive the item in your specified date, warranty period will start from the next day of your specified date.)
In addition, if the warranty period ends on a Sunday, during a public holiday or during the staff's holidays, the warranty will be extended to the end of the next business day.
In case of an initial failure and during the warranty period, all repairs will be free of charge.
Once the warranty period ended, you will be charged for repair. Since repair prices vary depending on the contents, please contact the staff for more information.

Enjoying the arcade game boards at home.
Since the structure and handling of those parts is different from home-use game machine, please read this site description prior the time of purchase. Note: they specifically refer to a page on their site explaining how arcade games work.
Some retro games requiring boards with special sensors and dedicated operation appliances, such as virtual game, can not be played.
Also, please contact us if you have any questions.
This item is brand new.
Postage fee is not including in the item price and must be added to total price.
We will contact you with a shipping quote after we receive your order from the shopping cart.
The available payment method are prior bank transfer or cash on delivery. Note: of course, cash on delivery is only valid in Japan.
In the case of a cash on delivery, you will have to pay a cash on delivery fee.
Item will be shipped within 3 business days after payment confirmation.
In the case of a cash on delivery, it will be shipped within 3 business days after your final order confirmation.
(However, if the item is out of stock, we will quote a separate shipping date.)
Returns are accepted.
We ship overseas.

Shipment to overseas is available.
If you could not receive our reply within our three business days from your order or enquiry, please contact us after checking your junk mail, reception restrictions, etc.
Also, the following accessories are available:
Combo AV EX+ Harness with voltmeter display (50cm)
With CPS-1 kick harness
This is the harness for connecting from JAMMA to the COMBO AV EX+.
It has got a small voltmeter +5V and +12V display (with a switch).

Combo AV EX+ Harness (50cm)
With CPS-1 kick harness
This is the harness for connecting from JAMMA to the COMBO AV EX+.
It has got a small voltmeter +5V and +12V display (with a switch). Note: this is an error from the site, this harness doesn't include the voltmeter display.

Capcom CPS-2 kick harness
It can be used by connecting it to CPS-1 kick connector on the COMBO AV EX+ harness.
This extension harness is compatible with the Capcom 6 buttons (kick buttons) fighting games.

Namco System 12 kick harness
It can be used by connecting it to CPS-1 kick connector on the COMBO AV EX+ harness.
It is an extension harness compatible with the 4 buttons games such as Tekken.

COMBO AV EX+/Boardmaster RGB 21 pin cable
COMBO AV EX+/Boardmaster RGB 21 pin monitor connection cable. This is Japanese version, absolutely NOT compatible with Euroscart.

Seimitsu card connector CN-56 (3.96)
JAMMA standard 56 pin card connector
Pitch: 3.96

Sanwa card connector CB-56 (3.96)
JAMMA standard 56 pin card connector
Pitch: 3.96
OK, did some editing, should be good enough. As always, English is still not my mother tongue, so if you see something wrong or you don't understand, just tell me and we will sort it out. :-)
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Awesome work buddy 8-) :thumbupright:
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Thank you. ^^
I am now waiting for my precious to come in order to review it. Can't say I'm not excited. ^^
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Wow - this is quite the extensive list. Very nice. :awe:

What strikes me is that, apart from the Sega & AVx000 units, they are all so enormously ugly :wtf:
How on earth could somebody come up with such bad commercial visual designs? Anybody know the story behind that?
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Lack of taste, I guess...
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I thought about it and, indeed, I guess I have an answer for the designs.
We need to remember that all these superguns are made by very small companies. Japan is a country where it is quite easy to start a company and it has a a lot of these small companies. This is not professional work by our standards, it is more handmade products. Really think "otaku" here.

In fact, I would say that it is impressive that so few people produced so great items. And, of course, they don't have designers at hand.

I have yet to receive my Combo AV EX+, but I think I saw the service and operator manuals and, well, I wouldn't even call that manuals. They are just a joke. (But the good thing is that they are going to be quite easy to translate, there's nothing much to translate, indeed. ^^

When I see what the likes of Jansen do, well, we have nothing to be proud compared to what a Japanese do. :oops:
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waiwainl wrote:What strikes me is that, apart from the Sega & AVx000 units, they are all so enormously ugly :wtf:
How on earth could somebody come up with such bad commercial visual designs?
:lol:

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And my beautiful supergun was shipped today. :awe:

I ordered the full package with each of all the accessories listed. Review is gonna be epic. 8-)
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I think they look alright
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Never seen this colour on a Sigma before! Cool!

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