Ah I see, I found that photo and someones photo of an invoice about emailing them directly in 2018 on the forums. Didn't know it has been discontinued.It went out of production in 2015 (sold out sometime in 2016)...You can no longer buy it, hence why people who still have one charge 850$ for it (it was only 400$~450$ from Taito originally).Can you no longer contact Taito directly for the Jamma conversion kit?
Its the little box on top of this stack...
One thing you and everyone should be aware of about the official Jamma kit, it won't work with a ton of boards.
Only the most mainstream stuff seems to work.
CPS1
CPS2
CPS3
MVS
F3
Namco System 11/12
Odd ducks won't...
Midway Y/T/Wolf Unit (MK1/2/3)
Capcom Mitchel (Buster Bros/Super Buster Bros)
Bubble Bobble (Taito classic stuff)
Captain America (and I suspect other Data East boards but I haven't personally tested them)
R-Type 1/2 (Only M92 Irem seems to work and its really dark, needs brightness adjusted big time)
Aliens (needs a sync pulse generator or it won't lock)
Type X2 components is going to be JVS IOIf I can get a vewlix from KC with Type X2 components
That X2 has what appears to be a multi drive installed on it, I think you could do a lot better buying a reg X2 and installing the multi yourself.is something like this worth purchasing and using in it?
Adding onto what @jassin000 said, you're looking more at 275 for a reasonably priced X2. Multigame is available free here on the site, you just need a hard drive to put it on.If I can get a vewlix from KC with Type X2 components, is something like this worth purchasing and using in it?
Got it, KC just texted me saying that he could install the Type X2 with multi game for $500.Type X2 components is going to be JVS IOIf I can get a vewlix from KC with Type X2 components
IO: Will be inside the control panel
MAKE SURE YOU CHECK! Lots of VLX cabs were configured for NesicaLive (ie they have FastIO not JVS).
That X2 has what appears to be a multi drive installed on it, I think you could do a lot better buying a reg X2 and installing the multi yourself.is something like this worth purchasing and using in it?
The multi has hacks/plays offline.those are normally games you have to connect the cabinet to a router to play right?
You could install it yourself for about 300$, saving 200$.KC just texted me saying that he could install the Type X2 with multi game for $500.
I agree.also avoid the jamma complication/costs until you're ready.
Plus it makes it a definite that you end up with an I/O, rather than a gamble of grabbing any random cab.$500 is certainly an upcharge but may be reasonable in your view given the convenience.
No...Anywhere local in socal ?
Dam you got this dead on. That is exactly what I do. Focus Attack is great for buttons/sticks, and I already ordered a bunch of Lemony's harnesses.No...Anywhere local in socal ?
To build the 2 player panel you need 4 items base items, check with @Cereth or order from Taito direct.
- control plate
- joystick bracket (1 more in addition to recycling the single player panel)
- sticker overlay
- M4 locking nut (4 more in addition to recycling the single player panel)
Then you'll want to order the joystick/buttons from FocusAttack
Finally you'll buy the 2 player harness (aka K-Harness) from @Lemony Vengeance
- Sanwa JFL x2
- Sanwa 30mm OBS* x14
- Sanwa 24mm OBS* x2
J and K together as it comes from Taito, you will recycle the J and add the K.
Alternatively you can order 2 universal joystick brackets from @Hadouken Arcade if a Semitsu LS-32 joystick...
Or basically anything else (see below) is more your style (L-32 is mine on most games/whats in my Diamond).
up to you - one has a shaft shield (has plastic around joystick shaft), the other is bare metal (i prefer that look)Which do I order?
I always prefer shaft covers, even if they are clear (for that chrome look).the other is bare metal (i prefer that look)
No IF you are going to go LS-32 you MUST order the custom bracket from @Hadouken Arcade and build it yourself.Is the SS Plate that comes with it the one I’ll need to attach it to the panel?
Sorry to bring this up again Jassin, thinking about going to KC's tonight to pick up the cabinet. I'd ask him if the X2 was FastIO or JVS but I'm not sure he'd understand me. Would I be able to easily check for the label in the photo you sent when I go pick up the cabinet?Type X2 components is going to be JVS IOIf I can get a vewlix from KC with Type X2 components
IO: Will be inside the control panel
MAKE SURE YOU CHECK! Lots of VLX cabs were configured for NesicaLive (ie they have FastIO not JVS).
That X2 has what appears to be a multi drive installed on it, I think you could do a lot better buying a reg X2 and installing the multi yourself.is something like this worth purchasing and using in it?