Hobbyist sells PlayStation arcade cabinet for over $1000
A hobbyist is selling a custom-built PlayStation arcade cabinet online for more than $1000 including shipping costs.
Custom machine runs on Raspberry Pi
The seller advertises the unit as ready to plug and play with thousands of games. The device uses a Raspberry Pi 4 computer that starts at $35 for 128GB storage. Buyers can upgrade to 512GB storage for an extra $100 cost. The cabinet features a 19-inch LCD screen along with Sanwa-clone joysticks and buttons.
Controls limit playable game titles
The machine includes only one joystick and six action buttons for each player station. This setup makes classic 3D titles like Metal Gear Solid unplayable on the system. The build is best suited for simple 2D platform series such as Mega Man. Fighting franchises like Tekken and Street Fighter also work well on this specific hardware.
Widescreen screen causes black bars
PS1 games were made for boxy 4:3 TVs but this build uses a widescreen LCD. Players will see black bars on the sides or stretched images during gameplay sessions. The seller lists the total price at $1030 plus $120 in shipping fees. Returns require buyers to pay shipping and incur a 15 percent restocking fee.
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