Yes, the attract mode is SUPER annoying. I am gonna turn it off when it's in the basement, it's just too much. I have it on right now for testing purposes to make sure the sound was working.
Wow. I have a Gyruss cabinet in about the same condition that I need to restore. Plan on watching every gyruss video you have, see if I can follow some of your advice. My game is working but horrible burnin, and bezel needs replacement and plexi needs replacement and paint on cabinet (like i said, like yours!)
For those extra holes int he coin door, since the metal is smooth in those spots I would recommend taking it to a body shop and seeing if they can weld plugs in those holes and grind/sand it smooth.
The holes in the cone door with out welding and grinding :) you can glue a good size plate on the back with strong adhesive, epoxy or something and fill in the front door with bono or puddy what ever you like to work with sand out and repaint the door :)
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Man, i wish to have a basement full of arcade games like you
+John's Arcade Game Reviews & Tech i think on tx1 either the gear stick wasnt working or he was driving in low gear 283km/h isnt the fastest i think its around about 330kmh im not sure
When you go to an arcade you should press every red button in the joint. You can find anywhere from 5 - 8 quarters most of the time. If you are lucky you can get a really rich one that has dozens of coins stuck that come tumbling out.
I played this exact game last Saturday and the issue was that the shifter was actually broken and stuck in low gear. So it wasn't John's friend's fault. There were a number of games at Funspot that weren't working properly.
I totally agree with keeping it all original and what not like with me MK2 machine I didn't replace anything it has cigarette burns which I think adds charm to it and I am nostalgic for it because that reminds me of the mk 2 machine I played on back in the day.
oh damn i actually seen of of these TX-1 cabs in Los Angeles county in the past. obviously long gone along with the Pole Position ll cabs that i used to enjoy. :(
I never understood how the red buttons on coin doors work. It seeems like they release stray coins (like if someone didn't insert enough credits before leaving) but all of those kinds of coin doors I've seen, they don't do anything.
What a beautiful project you got, there. Looking forward to seeing it's restoration. I wonder if there were any kinds of monitors that found a way around those long term screen burn-in issues? And, does Gyruss have DIP switches that deactivate the audio attract mode? As wonderful as that sound track is, fighting it as you film might be an issue.
Kool ,, love watching restore vids the best of all. I have alot to learn. But there is a guy i know with several old arcades in his garage. He is just waiting for me to come and fix them. Most of them he wants to sell. All of them need Some kind of work. Ofcoarse then i must find buyers! I know we will not get rich ,but i enjoy this shit!! Peace out long live Arcades!!!! He has a Pole Position,After Burner, 2 Tetris machines,Lethal Enforcers 2, Bubble Balls,Klax,Panic Gals 2. Just to name a few
I suggest checking Craig's List every day, scope out eBay, and be prepared to jump on the deal. Klov.com is also a great resource. Join the forums there and check out the for sale threads.
hey john i love your videos im only 14 years old but I want to own my own arcade machine because i am in to classic arcade games do you have any ideas for me? or any your trying to get rid of? thanks john!
Ideas!? Yes! You need to check Craig's List every single day multiple times a day for a cheap game. If you keep looking, you'll find one. Have your parents help you and figure out what you can spend and how far you can travel. It's possible to get games for $50-$100 on Craig's List. Also, if you see a game you like on CL but it has been on CL for a long time, make a lower offer.
John, seriously, kill the sound autoplay on your band's website. There's no visible play/pause/volume function ANYWHERE ON THE WEBSITE and as much as I am interested in hearing your music, I found myself frantically searching for the tab close button.
Yes, the attract mode is SUPER annoying. I am gonna turn it off when it's in the basement, it's just too much. I have it on right now for testing purposes to make sure the sound was working.
A friend of mine left it at my house last year. It's a legit two-sided movie poster.
Still here in 2024. We miss you.
I fixed it some time ago. It was a resistor on the monitor chassis.
Wow. I have a Gyruss cabinet in about the same condition that I need to restore. Plan on watching every gyruss video you have, see if I can follow some of your advice. My game is working but horrible burnin, and bezel needs replacement and plexi needs replacement and paint on cabinet (like i said, like yours!)
I love that tx1 game , In 83 that must of been awesome I love it now
For those extra holes int he coin door, since the metal is smooth in those spots I would recommend taking it to a body shop and seeing if they can weld plugs in those holes and grind/sand it smooth.
Thanks, bro! Orange Amps, cool! :) I have an original black face twin, that's my main amp. :P
Very cool man. Looking forward to the restore project
I love this game so much. I think it's one of the most badass cabinets I've ever seen.
It’s crazy how internally complex these arcade machines needed to be back then in order for the games to exist
We had a TX-1 where I worked back in '88 to '91, the thing is huge!
The holes in the cone door with out welding and grinding :) you can glue a good size plate on the back with strong adhesive, epoxy or something and fill in the front door with bono or puddy what ever you like to work with sand out and repaint the door :)
Man, i wish to have a basement full of arcade games like you
***** You can do it!
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Thank you, but that will never happen, i cant afford arcade cabinets on the internet + i dont have a big house
+John's Arcade Game Reviews & Tech have u ever played tx1 john?
+John's Arcade Game Reviews & Tech i think on tx1 either the gear stick wasnt working or he was driving in low gear 283km/h isnt the fastest i think its around about 330kmh im not sure
I LOVE your channel - fascinating!!
can't wait to see the rest of the resto
When you go to an arcade you should press every red button in the joint. You can find anywhere from 5 - 8 quarters most of the time. If you are lucky you can get a really rich one that has dozens of coins stuck that come tumbling out.
Whoa very awesome! I have an OR50 which will never leave me.
Awesome, I'd love to have a Gyruss cab! I love Centuri's games, especially Track & Field! I can't wait to see how it turns out!
You have some heavy work ahead of you. Good luck!
John..i think the shifter wasn't working on that TX-1 in the arcade! Soundded like it was stuck in LOW gear!!! lol
nice, i´m looking forward to your restauration vids, i love gyruss =)
Next time that guy plays TX-1, he should try shifting the car out of low gear. At full song, you should be hitting 420 km/h - he didn't even hit 300.
Huh! I don't think we knew what we were doing. :D
I played this exact game last Saturday and the issue was that the shifter was actually broken and stuck in low gear. So it wasn't John's friend's fault. There were a number of games at Funspot that weren't working properly.
I totally agree with keeping it all original and what not like with me MK2 machine I didn't replace anything it has cigarette burns which I think adds charm to it and I am nostalgic for it because that reminds me of the mk 2 machine I played on back in the day.
Not yet. I am working on it now.
oh damn i actually seen of of these TX-1 cabs in Los Angeles county in the past. obviously long gone along with the Pole Position ll cabs that i used to enjoy. :(
Thanks!! I hope so! :)
If you watch the later videos you'll see I do swap the tube!!
Can't wait to see a detailed video on the tube swap. I'd like to do than
I never understood how the red buttons on coin doors work. It seeems like they release stray coins (like if someone didn't insert enough credits before leaving) but all of those kinds of coin doors I've seen, they don't do anything.
Thanks, man!!!!!!
What a beautiful project you got, there. Looking forward to seeing it's restoration. I wonder if there were any kinds of monitors that found a way around those long term screen burn-in issues? And, does Gyruss have DIP switches that deactivate the audio attract mode? As wonderful as that sound track is, fighting it as you film might be an issue.
I love that game .
Kool ,, love watching restore vids the best of all. I have alot to learn. But there is a guy i know with several old arcades in his garage. He is just waiting for me to come and fix them. Most of them he wants to sell. All of them need Some kind of work. Ofcoarse then i must find buyers! I know we will not get rich ,but i enjoy this shit!! Peace out long live Arcades!!!! He has a Pole Position,After Burner, 2 Tetris machines,Lethal Enforcers 2, Bubble Balls,Klax,Panic Gals 2. Just to name a few
WOW 10 years ago!
John, if you plan on doing a total restore on this machine, You should think about doing a little series on your channel.
I'm swapping the tube so it's not an issue. :)
It's kind of surprising how the programming of arcade games never seemed to make any effort to prevent burning the screen in their attract mode.
maybe you can use some kinda paint thiner to get the paint soft up and try to push it to the scrachis ?
They release jammed coins that are stuck in the mech.
I just remembered, in this video, I saw you Moon Patrols monitor was working. Did you fix it or did it just decide not to do it this time?
you should totally sample the qbert cab glitching out and use it for your band intro ;-)
Hey John,
Do they have an 8 ball deluxe at funspot? That monitor is so burned in, I thought it was on when I first saw it! LOL
I suggest checking Craig's List every day, scope out eBay, and be prepared to jump on the deal. Klov.com is also a great resource. Join the forums there and check out the for sale threads.
Could you do restore projects more frequently?
Pole Position sequels were Final Lap 1 2 and 3
You need to add a terminator 2 and a mortal kombat cabinets to your collection.
Where would you advise someone interested in collecting/restoring to start?
hey john i love your videos im only 14 years old but I want to own my own arcade machine because i am in to classic arcade games do you have any ideas for me? or any your trying to get rid of? thanks john!
Ideas!? Yes! You need to check Craig's List every single day multiple times a day for a cheap game. If you keep looking, you'll find one. Have your parents help you and figure out what you can spend and how far you can travel. It's possible to get games for $50-$100 on Craig's List. Also, if you see a game you like on CL but it has been on CL for a long time, make a lower offer.
hey thanks john your the best and keep making videos!
why does the monitor say gyruss on it? is the image burned in?
Ya its burned itsa bitch
a lot of work with that cab...
@nrdesign1991 yes. This is correct. ;)
How big is your basement?
John, seriously, kill the sound autoplay on your band's website. There's no visible play/pause/volume function ANYWHERE ON THE WEBSITE and as much as I am interested in hearing your music, I found myself frantically searching for the tab close button.
gay-rarge sooooo funny love it when you say that lolol
Do a video on your neo geo multicart
When it's done, that Gyruss in the "gay-raj" is going to look absolutely fabulous "dah-ling"! ;)
Atari TX-1? I think It looks like Pole Position.
It was a sequel / cousin to PP2. Really surprised this game is so unfamiliar to everyone in the vid.
or matbey crayon you can rub in to the scrachis
Sorry! :D
poor Q*Bert arcade :(
Try getting polypuse
Lol I got one for $350
the gay rodge?
i swear every time jon says new videos, it sounds like nude videos. no offense jon but i'll just stick to your arcade vids