Making an Arcade Cabinet for Mortal Kombat 11 | I Like To Make Stuff

[@Iliketomakestuff]

We had to re upload the video due to a sponsor request. Sorry, but we couldn’t avoid it 👍🏻

[@BigErectCompany]

What

[@sumitpatil73]

It's ok but don't forget to share with us the sponsor revenue 😂

[@MakerInTraining]

+I Like To Make Stuff That sucks. : ) How often does that happen?

[@Wordsnwood]

Gotta do what you gotta do...

[@jonmayer]

Is it changed? Or the same video?

[@simpleclonetrooper2740]

maybe you can get Liu Kang to drop it on someone

[@mrgorilla2610]

Hope he will in mk12

[@khumomuthambi7217]

Brutality

[@flamingvengeance635]

I remember that fatality

[@zacharybales610]

Liu Kade wins

[@ZzDarkShadowKnightzZ]

There is a brutality in MK11 where Liu Kang do that though :v

[@JopieHaargel]

Hey, I'm Bob and I like to MK stuff.

[@devlynallin3389]

under rated comment

[@thevideos-rj8bo]

Make one for Thrill Kill for the PSX

[@thevideos-rj8bo]

A four-player fighting game arcade cabinet would be awesome

[@AvalancheTV]

Snare snare, crash.

[@plane2712]

JopieHaargel hi bob do you make burgers

[@EdgarRodriguez-pd9jp]

Why aren’t people investing this!?!? This is awesome!!!

[@snazzyhen2846]

vatokbron flame do you have a ps4 laying around that you’re not using

[@yyuhcheese]

Yes

[@MJ-iu1yo]

@@snazzyhen2846 He was not talking about a PS4 Dumbass

[@Halo-pz7pd]

SnazzyHen 2 yeah

[@butternutboy346]

@@MJ-iu1yo he meant to make the arcade cabinet A ps4 needs to be used Why would u invest in a cabinet when u can just play mk 11 on ur ps4

[@faurynunes]

Cost to make the cabinet: $500 Cost of all the equipment used: $5000

[@-foxwint-3140]

And the joke...

[@cobra_is_down2894]

@@-foxwint-3140 It's not a joke the tools prices are the economic barrier here

[@Dtzeo503]

thank you

[@RedRum.]

Not one penny was wasted!!

[@mkmndni]

$1 to play it at a local arcade in the 90’s

[@daanishsyed6345]

Welcome to the craziest late-to-the-party comment of all time. I discovered this channel only in the last year or so, and have been obsessed - watching every episode and working my way backwards. Then I got to this video, and was absolutely stunned. I still can't believe it. I worked on Mortal Kombat 11, and played on this very cabinet in the arcade in our studio. It's sitting on a wall next to a huge Scorpion statue flanked on the left by cabinets for MK1-4, and on the right by NFL Blitz, Paperboy, and Joust, opposite a big neon Goro sign. It's the perfect home for such an awesome cabinet. It's one of the centerpieces of the arcade. I had ABSOLUTELY NO CLUE it was from here. What an insane coincidence. This is so cool. Huge fan of the channel, keep up the great work!!!

[@VMadnezzYT]

Im a simple man, I see a person make a arcade box for my favorite game I subscribe to that person

[@zeo9445]

Same

[@wut6458]

Same lol I’ve been playing MK since I was a kiddo

[@SubBot-fi9ez]

@@wut6458 me too

[@gcsiciliano]

Same here.

[@phamilyx4494]

1. Arcade cabinet 2. Play Street Fighter

[@AngryCalvin]

Really cool to see other people’s different ideas on custom arcade/mame setups. I like that yours is original and based off of the classic arcade games with the newer game on board. A few years ago I started with putting together a kiosk. Now it’s 1981 Donkey Kong bartop arcade cabinet I converted from an old doll house. Painted it the original blue, have a Donkey Kong marquee and decals. I watched this video along with others and came up with something completely different than what I planned. These projects are a lot of fun especially older people like me who experienced the entire history of cartridge consoles, popularity of arcades, and everything we have today.

[@thearkhamgamer1794]

You building an MK11 Arcade Cabinet is unbelievably awesome! You cannot imagine how many ideas I’ve just now have thanks to this video! Thank you “I Like To Make Stuff” this Video just gave me an idea to create an arcade cabinet for different consoles.

[@EpyttnelisYT]

Man, I’d kill to have this cabinet! It’s beautiful.

[@adamspeckert7296]

I like when I say to myself: “I’m gonna follow this guide.” Then the next clip is: “we are using the CNC.”

[@MichaelRichardson0]

Seems like all the "DIY" projects nowadays involve CNC machines, 3d printers, vinyl printers, paint boths, and can't forget about the lathe. Meanwhile, I am sitting over here with my 20 year old circular saw (electrical tape holding the cable together) and a pair of saw horses made out of scrap 2x4s

[@paddington1670]

@@MichaelRichardson0 The world is your oyster

[@pdxmetal]

​@@MichaelRichardson0 One thing to do is have a CNC shop cut the pieces and route the t-molding. Then you can do everything else. Most of the work on an arcade cabinet can be done in a bedroom if you can outsource the shop work and use melamine MDF.

[@VegasD702]

@@pdxmetal I did it all at home with a jigsaw wood glue and nails

[@TheProjectHelpDesk]

Good thing I recently built my own CNC machine LOL.

[@grdovwd1589]

Josh joining up really was a great move ! It feels ILTMS is getting better by each video, thanks to you Bob, and your team !!! 3 thumbs up (plus the one i gave!): one for the original video, 1 for all your efforts, and 1 for the whole team!

[@forby_]

🙌

[@DillonNichols]

This video is so much better on the fifth upload. Thanks MK!

[@mae896]

😂😂😂😂

[@jmgomez500]

imagine traveling to the past, and puting this arcade in a videogame store

[@AkosiJeThro]

You'll be Rich and. Sued at the same Time

[@Brax_animation]

Then suing Sony years later for copying your hardware 😂

[@beartackle]

@@AkosiJeThro Not sure about being rich as this machine was made to return your quarters. 😊

[@Akorba.]

People would be very very confused

[@SomeoneThatIsHappy]

It wouldn't be possible since technology at the time wasn't compatible with something like this and will never be

[@dbevans1328]

Tell NRS about this so they could put it in Dave and busters

[@s0j969]

@@82pythons85 u right

[@baserocks1]

Wish dave and busters had fighting games

[@alexhardline2208]

@@82pythons85 WB*

[@xcool3yx538]

Alex Hardline 😂😂 Atleast YOU know

[@dbevans1328]

@@baserocks1 they have Injustice Gods and Marvel Champions of Contest

[@labnine3362]

In 2004, I started a business building MAME cabinets. It was a failure because no one was interested in even covering the cost of materials, let alone labor. It was a good idea but too soon. I ended up giving some cabinets away and I still have the prototype, which has traveled with me around the country in different moves.

[@denisjardin8168]

Yo etuve preguntando pero en estos tiempos solo coleccionistas y alguna persona mas usan los gabinetes en mis tiempos los haciamos a mano, el mercado esta en hacer los gabientes mas puqueños y transportables

[@labnine3362]

@@denisjardin8168 Espero comprar algunos juegos de arcade como Centipede y Ms. Pacman cuando la economía toque fondo. :) Perdón por mi mala gramática.

[@pdxmetal]

You might have better luck these days depending on how much you charge. Not many options and there is more demand. Shipping is the problem. One company in Oklahoma sells cabinet kits, quality mediocre, customer service abyssmal, but they have reasonable prices and free shipping. Hard to beat that.

[@AngryCalvin]

It took time and resources to put together a Donkey Kong bartop arcade. It was a blast and totally worth it. I thought about how expensive it must be to put one together with quality parts and the time it takes to build and how much it costs to ship. I see people making customs and selling them for hundreds of dollars. It definitely takes the right equipment and skill. Not something you do overnight without experience and knowledge. These types of videos are a great start and place to learn.

[@The-Goat._.]

*Please Insert $60*

[@gamer64games15]

*inserts $60* Oh boy I cant wait to play *losses first fight* "i just wasted $60 of my life"

[@SoapCkat]

Lmaooo

[@ididntexpectthethirdreicht2265]

lol

[@isaacmendez1529]

Lmaooo

[@andrewgiddens9565]

*for 1 player*

[@SkateBud]

Should’ve put sub zero on one side because those are the two most iconic characters

[@evilspin]

Then he’d have to use blue instead of yellow

[@raineyraine5887]

@@evilspin one side blue one side yellow and in the front yellow and blue flames clashing

[@dragons_red]

There are no MK11 sub zero graphics to use. MK11 marketing material only has that Scorpion graphic.

[@cr0ssrr]

You got a point, they are both main characters

[@TheGuru6447]

I just recently started working on mine. I'm getting close to finally being finished. Its taken awhile but I'm proud of how it is coming out.

[@memecity6722]

So how It goes? I'm actually curious how you made it to recognize in PC/Playstation

[@spotsnwrinkles7796]

Can you upload a video of you playing it lol

[@ranieldenicen.marpuri6544]

Wow! Very first video I watched from this channel and it was awesome. I like how they pause the B Rolls to explain every minute detail as fast and as clear as possible, so the viewer doesn't get bored and not get left out on all the minor problems of the build. And then continues to those sweet sweet B roll shots. Its almost a 30-minute video and I did not divert for a second, super enjoyable. Oh and very professional build, but still feels DIY since all of the instructions are clear and well thought of.

[@chrissousa4685]

They need to put more of these cabinets in actual arcades now a days.

[@denisjardin8168]

Lo malo es que estan cerrando las Arcadias en todo el mundo de echo en Japon aunque la gente sigue jugando igual las cierran

[@arockdasupa9401]

How can 485 people dislike this video... I want this cabinet wow!

[@dmxlucian]

Man, this arcade cabinets are so cool. Fantastic job done!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Is this for real this time? 😂

[@robertwolinski7294]

I think I've had a notification 4 times now...luckily I was able to watch it the first time around :D

[@sumitpatil73]

Hope so

[@davidurdahl6656]

Hey I just watched you two play with fire.

[@andy-in-indy]

More importantly, does the Supurrrvisor approve?

[@michaelgarcia7539]

What a purrfect question. Love your videos!

[@puertoriconnect4611]

Aww man. Really dope but I was looking forward seeing you actually play the machine for a bit.

[@Industen]

I built one of these off a Japanese PS2 just to play Pop n Music arcade style back in the day. They are fun projects. Good job.

[@stingray4567]

Hmm, I think my favourite was around the 2nd or 3rd upload. These later uploads have lost the spirit of what the original director intended.

[@myrealname2022]

Waiting for the Zac Snyder cut on special release Blu-ray!

[@joedlopart]

That Cabine is a Flawless Victory, Good Job Guys!

[@Ronnie06spartan]

After 29 minutes, it would've been nice to see more of the finished product in action. It came out great!

[@slighttilt01]

God bless you for posting a complete video of the build all the way through, because I hate getting blue balled by some people splitting it in parts and taking forever to upload the next part. Thumbs up my friend.

[@Toasty667]

Then you'll have to stand at it all year to unlock all the gear.

[@FalbereChan]

that's why in asian arcades we use sitting cabinets :)

[@gatorscoops]

Lolz

[@cornnflaekman7343]

Nice.

[@raffy9841]

I remember my parents would take me to a nickel arcade back in 2005 around those years. I would love something like this when I get my own place when I eventually move out.

[@joshuam5678]

Liked because no ads were in the the vids 😁

[@adrianmacias8215]

Poo poo Sex beans what is wrong with your name

[@TheRealChanclaVanDamme]

Best custom mk cab I have seen on here.

[@RUdy79614]

Amazing! But I really wanted to see someone play it!

[@drumcorps0junkie]

That's what I was thinking as well.

[@monke1919]

Same that's the main reason I watched it

[@De-M-oN]

yep disappointing.

[@wasabi-in-my-eye3134]

There is so much space for a person to fit inside that cabinet for endless fun.

[@popixel]

The only thing I would have done different (besides using darker colors for the artwork) is to use some plexiglass on the control panel. I usually use 3/4" wood for most of my cabs, but for the control panel, I'll use 1/2" and 1/4" piece of plexi . That way when you set up your T-Molding it will cover the seam between the wood and plexi to make a beautiful finish. Oh... that and I'd use a marquee retainer rather than building a frame for it. Gives that little bit of authenticity. But I love how you designed it with the first Mortal Kombat in mind considering this is the 11th game. Also, the genius behind a three-part cabinet for easy removal and shipping is awesome!

[@pdxmetal]

Needs monitor glass too.

[@gcsiciliano]

Who the hell dislikes such a cool video??? People are just weird...

[@RedRum.]

Not gonna lie that is a masterpiece awesome job!!

[@polothedon]

Did you take your profile picture at the area 51 front gate??😏😅

[@RedRum.]

@@polothedon Um no this has been my profile pic for like 8 years now not apart of the nonsense going on with area 51

[@Philly_Phil-937]

Buddy I gotta say you the nicest and most organized work shop I've ever seen seriously man it's amazing!

[@chrismarshall4523]

Would love to see how you made the monitor mount.

[@morphoice]

Most awesome shirt ever at the end!

[@doubledarefan]

10:56 Why not cut the holes on CNC-3PO as part of the overall operation❓

[@adonian]

Glad to see the PROPER button layout for MK

[@Uldrod]

Great video man, it looks just like the old ones! What a good feeling! Maybe you should put different colors in the buttons like the MK1 arcade, but anyway, great job!

[@herrlogan17]

Brings memories when I built mine (still not finished because of rotating CRT tv for vertical shmups :). Good job, lots of fun in making such things.

[@Erik-pr2rf]

Flawless victory.

[@andrewmccullough9334]

That is other worldly levels of quality

[@NeroZashi]

I don't care if its a re upload, It doesn't hurt to watch it again, Anyway i very much enjoy your videos :D

[@rebel1usmc]

I love the combination woodworking/electronics projects. How about a virtual pinball machine build next?

[@jjacobyjames1]

This is why you listen and respect nerds... THEY GAVE US VIDEO GAMES!!!

[@VanguardEternal]

Makes legendary piece of work, look so easy. Absolute madlad.

[@mohammadbinmoghees9989]

I just found your channel through this and i have subbed. Your work is AMAZING

[@mistaawesome9739]

You should revisit this project except make it based on the new Mortal Kombat 1 running off of a PS5 internally. I’d love to see what the decals on the cabinet would look like, as well as any new kind of spin you’d add to the original project.

[@sam-N1116]

Somebody already did it

[@timxlostinmclag5019]

Can we appreciate that he made this video for a day Such a hardworking guy

[@shaunprimmer2676]

Wow... just wow... so good. I couldn't be more jealous.

[@Markus__B]

"For Approval Only" means we get another re-upload soon?

[@emmanuelc04]

Wow, this video was really helpful for wraping up these tiny details

[@haze_productions9715]

I wouldn't mind making a fightstick with an MK style layout.

[@laurencedent251]

This is nice,not one bad thing to say......I love it,some folks can be so complicated to please,GO JOB😎

[@MyrrdynWhitefall]

Well since the sponsor had to make watching this difficult, makes me glad i just support the channel and not MK11.

[@memecity6722]

What happened

[@mikeO31082]

😍😍😍😍😍😍 I have so many fond memories of playing MK in the arcades. This was absolutely amazing watching you make this for the latest game.

[@lucascarro3923]

TE QUEDO DEMASIAAADO BIEN A MI ME ENCANTA EL MORTAL KOMBAT 11 NDEAAH

[@cbr900son]

For a tough durable easy to able paint alot of hobbyist cabinet makers use chalkboard paint. No prep needed and works well on MDF or plywood.

[@R0n1n760]

So hardcore. The box is made of the skeleton of a once living tree. Its like a death box for Mortal Kombat. Thats so metal bro

[@rokutaromc8109]

Leo i really have no idea what you’re talking bout

[@artkingofwholefoods74]

That thing is HUGE! 👍🏼🙏

[@ramogm]

My Lord that's a thing of beauty i would love to have one of those awesome job.

[@cha5edh842]

I know right

[@xamurai00]

looks beautiful.. yellow and black work so well on an arcade

[@OmarVale]

I'm really inspired to make one. Awesome job dude!

[@tebasak1]

Quick question. Around 2:55 you measured and scored with a utility knife the wood then took a jigsaw to it. What's the purpose of scoring the wood?

[@xersys]

Should have gotten a sony sound bar to go with that sony TV. It would have HDMI passthrough, they would both come on together, and the same remote could be used for both.

[@Dev-bq1mz]

You should start to sell stuff like this to professional gamers. It is awesome. I have played mortal Kombat once and I wanted it but it was expensive here. So left it. But after seeing this video I want it again. Love from India. This is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JeanLoupRSmith]

Is anything different in this or was it just that the timing of the previous release didn't suit the sponsor?

[@favre4721]

The only difference is the WB Games logos and disclaimers at the beginning and end

[@Wesley_C]

This arcade is looked so amazing, great work. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@tbillington]

What sort of noob marketing department thinks they'll get any sort of respect by forcing a creator to reupload a video for the sake of a 3 second title card.

[@alexhardline2208]

Eh, as long as the uploader gets money, who cares.

[@Cristianovcorp]

Just one word... AMAZING.

[@Matucks]

Amazing work I remember when I was probably in the 5th grade when MK1 was released I always dreamed about having an MK arcade at home. MK11 is an amazing game and I will try to build my first cabinet to honor this game because its so damn good... Thank you for the inspiration... Did you ever consider purchasing a C02 Laser engraver or cutter? I know you will produce some amazing things with a machine like that

[@RoTeNdO]

I'm mad late! When I use to build home-made arcade sticks to use on PS2/Dreamcast/etc... I ordered my parts from Happs. For the holes and joystick, there was a layout I used that made it easier to drill those holes for the joystick. It was on word. Later on, I made adjustments to it when I changed from the standard straight 6 button layout to the Japanese curved Noir layout. I think I still have it available back up on one of my HDD. No guessing what so ever!

[@gxmingclipz1179]

yes technology is evolving just backwards.....

[@xelthos2051]

Nice to have an all in one MK cabinet with every game

[@MadDSon300]

can u show more of you playing the final product next time

[@christoph1313]

I just discovered this video and this is awesome! I am truly inspired to try this myself.

[@derbisenda1330]

Reason re-upload?

[@RoGamingOfficial]

More money lmao

[@lisaknott6286]

For the sponsor

[@djvelocity]

You are a legit engineer, omg! 😮😳🙌🤩

[@soumadribhattacharya3205]

19:06 It already gives me vibes of KUNG LAO \*^*/

[@horaciodelre2210]

Amazing video, amazing machine, amazing job. This reminds me when i was working as a carpenter with mi father, 20 years ago.

[@theburglar6228]

This is my favorite type of video from you. Bob, one question, where do you live 😏

[@A821-m2c]

In a house

[@calvin_w]

Lol

[@specker4118]

@@A821-m2c in the house that bob built

[@MrLa1983]

I like da blue Lego themed shirt at end

[@jamesartron2652]

This looked impossible but when I watched it is understood Ps all arcades should have this kind of games

[@zachiswayposi1]

Whoever did the music for this loves Queens of the Stone Age

[@alexiulian2831]

This was a really great video, but what about that R2-D2 project?

[@Peter_The_Monkey]

True what did happen to that

[@forby_]

Still working on it 😉

[@DoubleG247]

That’s freakin awesome 😎 Undisputed champions league straight up!!! I love ❤️ it!!!

[@bigpop762]

Still a great video. Keep posting this great content.

[@theowinters6314]

Glad you angled the buttons this time. Having them perfectly flat is just no fun. About the only thing I would have changed would have been to be able to install a class panel over the monitor and bezel. It's part of what gives an arcade screen that look, even more so if you have the CRT behind it. It needs to be removable so it can be cleaned, and you can print stuff on it as well (not so useful with a wide screen display, but it's an option).

[@enriquebriones6812]

Who else skipped to the end to see the arcade?

[@91Nichts]

Only you, little snowflake.

[@finna253]

no one dis cool af

[@gta123987]

I did but he didn't even show gameplay

[@xMiketheManx]

I did.

[@enriquebriones6812]

@@91Nichts yea, suuurrreee

[@geoffbloom7962]

any chance you have a vector file of the controller button placement, I want to make my own artwork but would love that placement layout you have here.

[@clayberri]

nice i might try and make this

[@mikejprince8278]

Think that led’s lights on this would be a nice finishing touch !

[@AvalancheTV]

Can you do a gameplay?

[@willendicott3590]

Nice work fellas. Was awesome to watch 👍🏻