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==Types of cabinets== | ==Types of cabinets== | ||
| − | Cabinets can be divided | + | Cabinets can be divided into a few few basic categories: |
===Upright/Standard cabinet=== | ===Upright/Standard cabinet=== | ||
| − | The standard upright cabinet is the most common cabinet. The player stands | + | The standard upright cabinet is the most common cabinet. The player stands or is seated in front of the cabinet. Multiple cabinets of this type can be lined up against a wall to save space and still be playable. |
===Cocktail cabinet=== | ===Cocktail cabinet=== | ||
| − | The cocktail cabinet is basically a table with a screen in it. This cabinet is usually fitted with controls for two or more players, each sitting at | + | The cocktail cabinet is basically a table with a screen in it. This cabinet is usually fitted with controls for two or more players, each sitting at opposite sides of the table. Some games are designed with this kind of play in mind (players sitting opposite of each other) while other games 'flip' the screen to alernate between players. |
| + | ===Showcase cabinet=== | ||
| + | A showcase cabinet consists of two distinct sections. One section will house the video monitor and position it at eye level while standing, and the other section, called the pedestal, supports the control panel and raises it into position to be played while standing. | ||
| + | ===Candy cabinet=== | ||
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===Driving/Sitdown cabinet=== | ===Driving/Sitdown cabinet=== | ||
| − | The driving cabinet mimics the driver's | + | The driving/sitdown cabinet mimics the driver's cockpit (or pilot's, depending on the game) with a steering wheel, flight yoke, motorcycle handlebars, etc, as main controls. These cabinets may feature a shifter, stick shift, throttle, and/or brake pedals. Elaborate sitdown cabinets are powered by hydraulics to mimic the player's movement as seen on a screen. One of the most elaborate sitdown cabinets is [http://www.system16.com/hardware.php?id=844|Sega's R-360] cabinet. |
===Bartop arcades=== | ===Bartop arcades=== | ||
| − | A bartop arcade is a | + | A bartop arcade is designed to be placed on a tabletop or bartop and generally is a smaller version of an arcade game cabinet. |
| − | === | + | ===Specialized cabinets=== |
| − | A category of cabinets that are | + | A category of cabinets that are specific to the game it plays. A good example of this are the ''Dance Dance Revolution'' cabinets that feature dance pads as controls. |
==Anatomy of a cabinet== | ==Anatomy of a cabinet== | ||
[[image:cabinet1.jpg|left]] | [[image:cabinet1.jpg|left]] | ||
Revision as of 19:49, 14 March 2006
Contents
Types of cabinets
Cabinets can be divided into a few few basic categories:
Upright/Standard cabinet
The standard upright cabinet is the most common cabinet. The player stands or is seated in front of the cabinet. Multiple cabinets of this type can be lined up against a wall to save space and still be playable.
Cocktail cabinet
The cocktail cabinet is basically a table with a screen in it. This cabinet is usually fitted with controls for two or more players, each sitting at opposite sides of the table. Some games are designed with this kind of play in mind (players sitting opposite of each other) while other games 'flip' the screen to alernate between players.
Showcase cabinet
A showcase cabinet consists of two distinct sections. One section will house the video monitor and position it at eye level while standing, and the other section, called the pedestal, supports the control panel and raises it into position to be played while standing.
Candy cabinet
Driving/Sitdown cabinet
The driving/sitdown cabinet mimics the driver's cockpit (or pilot's, depending on the game) with a steering wheel, flight yoke, motorcycle handlebars, etc, as main controls. These cabinets may feature a shifter, stick shift, throttle, and/or brake pedals. Elaborate sitdown cabinets are powered by hydraulics to mimic the player's movement as seen on a screen. One of the most elaborate sitdown cabinets is R-360 cabinet.
Bartop arcades
A bartop arcade is designed to be placed on a tabletop or bartop and generally is a smaller version of an arcade game cabinet.
Specialized cabinets
A category of cabinets that are specific to the game it plays. A good example of this are the Dance Dance Revolution cabinets that feature dance pads as controls.
Anatomy of a cabinet
Arcade cabinets vary in size and complexity, but they are generally comprised of the same base features as shown on the left.
See also
Various parts of the arcade cabinet are explained in more detail:
