Random Thoughts

[nem]

Same. I regret buying Blasts and Aeros instead of Astros (and paying more, even). I'm an idiot.

[MrSandman]

Same. I regret buying Blasts and Aeros instead of Astros (and paying more, even). I'm an idiot.

What do you regret about buying a Blast? Quality, build?

[NASguy]

Blasts have those flatter monitors in them so it's harder to get pleasing geometry on them, also parts and replacing the monitor is I assume way harder, upside is you can toss a 360 in there with just a VGA cable which is why I always wanted one. Someone I know 10 years ago had a monitor on theirs die and they put a flatscreen in it (this was ages ago). I had a chance to buy a Bass Fishing Blast one time for only $550 but it had monitor burn and would have needed a new panel and control hardware obviously, I was in the middle of restoring my Astro so I passed, I also never liked the top for some reason.

[o1s1n]

I'd take an Astro over a Blast any day purely on aesthetics, don't like the look of Blasts at all, think the big marquee looks silly.

Would still take an Aero over an Astro though. I much prefer metal cabinets and smaller 25/26 inch monitors.

Only down side I found was my old Aero looked a little bit big beside my other metal cabinets with flush backs.

[TheRedKnight]

Blasts are a bit over the top indeed. Which is why I like 'em.

[ChrisBEANS]

Are there any MV25UPs in the UK at all??

Edit: or is a six slot inside a U4 possible (should be, right??) and not considered an abomination?

[nem]

What do you regret about buying a Blast? Quality, build?

Astros look way better. Build quality is better too.

I much prefer dual res monitors over trisyncs. Also, I had zero use for the 31k functionality and the JVS features.

Ultimately, I ended up selling all of my eleven Blasts. I have a NAC coming from Japan, but I suspect it's going to be one of the last candies I'm ever buying, the price for them has gone bonkers.

[Pete]

I had my last wisdom tooth out yesterday & surprisingly no pain this morning so it must of been its time.

My teeth have been pretty crap lately with me been admitted into hospital with a root canal infection that blew my head up like a balloon but hopefully all ok now.

Luckily it was all on the NHS so only cost £65 for 2 root canals & the wisdom about 5 visits.

[o1s1n]

Does the NHS generally cover dental work? That's amazing, hope you're managing alright. My missus had her wisdoms out last year and ended up getting dry socket, was agonizing.

a Root canal over here in Ireland will cost between €550 and €800 per tooth. It's crazy money. Talking mid to high level PCB money

[Pete]

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/dentist ... -treatment

Still cheaper than private with similar costs here to what you said above.

[geotrig]

Does the NHS generally cover dental work? That's amazing, hope you're managing alright. My missus had her wisdoms out last year and ended up getting dry socket, was agonizing.

a Root canal over here in Ireland will cost between €550 and €800 per tooth. It's crazy money. Talking mid to high level PCB money

And that's after you've paid the initial consultation fee and before they put a crown or whatever on Mrs just got one done and it'll be close to 1700 -1800 all in when finished

[wigsplitta]

Happy Birthday AO. 15 years already!

[geotrig]

mad ,15 years passed very quickly

[bloodhokuto]

Merry Birthday Orcade Ataku!

Below was my first post in June 2012. - What was yours?

Little did I know I would get my beloved Mini Cute (and many other cabs) on these here there forums.

Thanks to all involved in setting up and maintaining this lovely little place.

Hello Chaps,

From Kent, I use the same handle at neo-geo forums.

Just signed up to try and find out about the capcom mini cute, as there is very little info about on this cab, and it's a nightmare trying to find one for sale.

I can't view the trading area, can't post new topics and can't use PMs so ill probably have fanny around here for a bit, posting links to viagra sales sites and gay porn before I get unleashed. I understand that's the usual procedure?

PM me at neo-geo if you want.

Edit, never did post those viagra or gay porn links, PM me for more info.

[Jan]

Merry Birthday Orcade Ataku!

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Gay porn links, PM me for more info.

What my brain processed

[bloodhokuto]

You see what you want to see.

[TheRedKnight]

Here's to another 15 years! Cheers!

And here's to another 5 years of talking about **** Steam ports worth nothing! NOPE.

[Pete]

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[geotrig]

that cab looked in great condition hard sell for both of ye i imagine

[Pete]

As the gambling industry works towards a soulless digital future there is little room left for analogue fruits so these could be the next collectable cabs:

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No better way to start the working day.