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[VGEsoterica]

I used to think that once arcade hardware went PC based it lost all of its unique charm and ability to impress in ways the home console scene couldn't...and for a while that was the case. But Taito bucked the trend with the X2 (and X before it) taking what was just PC parts in a box and building an entire distribution network around it to create not only a legit fun modern platform...but also a weird retro gaming throwback machine.

want to play Ultra SF IV Arcade Edition? You got it! Want to play Rastan? Also a thing you can do. Want a quick round of Puzzle Bobble in between rounds of BlazBlue? Absolutely. Sure its a giant metal case that sounds like a jet engine is running right next to you....but now that it can be multi'd and run at home it's one of the most fun and slept on pieces of hardware out there IMO. Cheap, relatively easy to setup...and a massive awesome library.

It's basically just another console you didn't know was a console and it swept the arcade scene to become the dominant platform

Curious if anyone on Gaf is into / collects for the X series of hardware?

 

[Tarin02543]

Keep those posts of yours coming, always something interesting and new to learn, and I have been in this field for 30 years.

 

[Kataploom]

So basically a fighting games retro-steam machine? Hmmmm

 

[VGEsoterica]

Keep those posts of yours coming, always something interesting and new to learn, and I have been in this field for 30 years.

lots more weird stuff coming up. Some never before seen weird stuff too

 

[Tarin02543]

lots more weird stuff coming up. Some never before seen weird stuff too

I hope you have some intel on Atlantis, the 32 bit Gameboy that lost to GBA (a bit like Sega Blackbelt lost to Dreamcast).

 

[Shifty]

Very nice. Tetris The Grand Master 3 was a Type-X2 game, and a damn fine one as well - first arcade title I've played with a ranked account system to encourage player mastery, complete with skill-tracked promotion and demotion exams. It's like an online fighting game, only solo and without the salt

One advantage of being PC-based is that loaders exist to run X2 games on modern systems, so a lot of the library can be played in HD or with other enhancements if you can get hold of the appropriate files. (via the Internet Archive cough cough)

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[kalvinmaui1]

It definitely is an amazing piece of hardware. I have a Taito Type X3 Multi in one of my Vewlix cabinets. It gets a lot of play bc there are so many games loaded on from retro classics, fighting games to shmups. Have an extended harness to link up my 2nd Vewlix to play 2P games on the X3.

 

[VGEsoterica]

It definitely is an amazing piece of hardware. I have a Taito Type X3 Multi in one of my Vewlix cabinets. It gets a lot of play bc there are so many games loaded on from retro classics, fighting games to shmups. Have an extended harness to link up my 2nd Vewlix to play 2P games on the X3.

I need to pick up an X3 next. On my list

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Me and my friend who grew up around all the good arcades in the 80's/beyond love this stuff.

Always nostalgic for rare arcade boards and unique unreleased games.