My Mortal Kombat MAME Cabinet is FINISHED! | Complete with a CRT!

[@KillerArcadeGames]

If you want too see more of the early process in detail, including picking up the cabinet, check out this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL6ikDreBrqwtmktk5wv_85Vf6klK-ekcp&si=SjDZP0VPYw7SBZsX

[@DarkWizardPrince]

Man your Mortal Kombat arcade looks amazing! What a great job you all did. The seven button layout is perfect, very versatile for sure. One day I would like to build a nice cabinet. My one looks like Fred Flinstone built it with Barney helping. Mine is crude but very functional. Kinda like the death star. lol Cheers @KillerArcadeGames

[@MikesArcadeMonitorRepair]

Outstanding job. You and Jojo killed it.

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Thanks Mike! I wish it was easy as you make it look haha

[@TheWickedArcade]

Truly an honor to have been a part of this build! Had a blast!! Can't wait for the next one! 🤘🏽

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Thanks again Jojo! The next one is yours for sure I’m out of space 😂

[@vision821k4]

That was really nice of you to help out. So when will you be coming by for some yard work? And while you're out there, would you mind cleaning the gutters? And while you're up there, how do you feel about installing me a new roof? You can throw discarded pieces anywhere, even if it hits the deck since you'll probably be working on that next. You're a great friend sir!

[@bkxc]

This thing is beautiful! Love that red and black look. Brings back some great memories from Round Table Pizza

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Those were fun days. Such a different time compared to how things are now. It was nice to get together with people in person and enjoy a hobby haha.

[@javega2003]

KAG, TheWickedArcade & YourMKArcadeSource - The Holy Trinity of anything Killer Instinct and MK arcade cabinet related. That or the 3 Amigos of the KI&MK community...🤣

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Hahaha!

[@thearcadeologist8040]

Amazing job!! Def going to build one for my own collection soon. Just been scared to dive into all the drivers setup with using the crt. Thanks for the shoutout. The finished product is a beauty, the hard work you and Jojo put in shows!!

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Thanks for helping out with it! The drivers werent too bad. I kept running into trouble because the driver wasn't installing correctly. I think it was because Windows kept installing its own driver causing problems.

[@jeus2884]

I really like how you reconditioned it even the little touches like how you change the buttons to make it more universal while still trying to keep some of the original style❤

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Thanks! I normally hate changing the original machines look but in this case it had to be done. I am happy with the look though, it works so much better for other games too.

[@BowsettesFury]

Was there for that stream. Beautiful build f the haters. And glad you had a replacement screen. GG on the all the builds❤️

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Thanks! I really tried not to be too mad during that stream but it was tough 😂

[@BowsettesFury]

@@KillerArcadeGames I could see it on your face man. 😂

[@Purlypurlington]

Jojo went ham

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Yeah he did!

[@WillieTroxler]

Wow this is absolutely incredible! I'm so glad you got it set up, brother! 👍👍 I also really enjoy minute of this video MK content is absolutely the best.

[@KillerArcadeGames]

It took a long time but was worth it in the end. Thanks for watching Willie!

[@FishDS9]

thanks for finishing up this project with a wrap up video. I love the passion and enjoyment of arcade games. Thanks and love to those who helped you on the way expecially Joe Joe for going above and beyond by being awesome.

[@KillerArcadeGames]

I was excited to show it. There were times I wasn’t even sure it was going to be finished. I almost put it in storage and forgot about it haha

[@SuperHBecker]

Man, it was amazing. Beautiful work. Congratulations!

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Thanks!

[@BigEGaming-xg3uh]

So awesome that you finally fished the cab Can't believe its been 7 months already I remember your first video talking about it but Congrats!!!!!!!!

[@KillerArcadeGames]

It took a while but we got it done! I waited so long in between the process that I forgot some of what I had to do haha

[@marcludwick512]

Congrats. Looks great, a lot of hard work into it. Would love to have that at my home to play all the classic arcade games on that glorious CRT monitor.

[@KillerArcadeGames]

The CRT makes it so special for me. It looks exactly like a real machine but I get to have lots of games on it.

[@marcludwick512]

@@KillerArcadeGames Yes, that's makes it perfection. Not a fan of regular cabs with lcd's unless it's the only option. Job well done! 🙌

[@hymiga4283]

Looks awesome! Been waiting for this video since the livestream. I like the new layout of the shed-cade the racing cabs fit well like that.

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Everything is coming together in here, it’s strange how removing the 1Ups and bringing in another big machine made it feel like I gained space.

[@Grasshopper-KI]

Your arcade story is identical to mine. I was a chucky cheese fan then one day I went to my favorite arcade and saw a big crowd. It was the first day mk1 was showcased. After that I was a fighting game addict. Mk1 has a special place in my heart too. That cab is sick and I am jealous of and happy for you!

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Thanks Grasshopper! That’s cool you had the same experience. I’m sure this game changed a lot for people back then and we know it changed the entire arcade industry.

[@MrChany123]

Wow KAG I can tell that you put a lot of work and effort into this project

[@KillerArcadeGames]

It took a ton of work. I was lucky to have lots of people helping me along the way.

[@Takemeback2the90s]

Great job 👏 Looks really good and sounds amazing.

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Thanks!

[@punisher8429]

Your cab looks awesome :)

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Thanks!

[@tomrwills]

The button on the coin door looks great and very stealthy.

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Yeah I like that spot. I didn't want to have to hold a combination of buttons, especially for guests, they'd never figure that out.

[@Novasonic23]

This is amazing! Great job and Jojo is the man!!! I hope you feel better soon.

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Thanks, yeah Jojo is always very helpful. I’ll get better soon!

[@rickmonster636]

Looks fantastic. The shed cade is super laced up with legit cabinets. Good work KAG

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Thanks Rick! It’s really looking nice in there.

[@BushyStallion]

That’s beautiful dude! Looks incredible! 👊🏼

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Thanks, it came out really nice.

[@MasaCheez]

Congrats dude!!

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Thanks!

[@michaelloehman7939]

Dude, it’s beautiful! Glad you got it set up! 👍👍👍

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Thanks MEL!

[@atranfanatic]

I've been looking forward this video man! You've come a long way and got your reward in the end! Thanks for taking us on this MAME Mortal Kombat I cabinet journey! And for sure please put some more arcade games on it for more variety for the different generations of fans. Thanks!

[@KillerArcadeGames]

I’ll take some suggestions soon!

[@atranfanatic]

@@KillerArcadeGames Cool man sounds good!

[@lunaraura2828]

what a wild ride, thanks for sharing and enjoy the cabinet!

[@KillerArcadeGames]

I’m hoping the ride is over now haha😅 I’m still paranoid I’ll have another problem.

[@Y0Y0Y2K]

Love it! You guys did an amazing job restoring this cabinet and turning it into a beautiful work of art. I personally enjoy the MK 1 theme and think you made a great choice for the artwork! Excited to see more videos featuring this cabinet!

[@KillerArcadeGames]

This opens up a lot of possibilities gameplay wise! It will be fun trying games I’ve never really played much of before.

[@Y0Y0Y2K]

@@KillerArcadeGames Have you ever played through Golden Axe on the channel before? Can’t recall off the top of my head.

[@KillerArcadeGames]

I haven’t.

[@bazzerker35s]

It must be nice to have a nostalgic arcade cabinets in your very own home Because where I live back in the 90's, I used to always enjoy hearing the arcade each time I was close to one. But it was more awesome having to be in a arcade place and just seeing the variety of them. Now in this day and age where I live, we don't have those anymore and miss those places.

[@KillerArcadeGames]

It is pretty awesome. I love the sounds they all make. Even when the attract modes go quiet I like hearing the machines themselves whirring. The fans and the sound of the CRTs interfering with the speakers.

[@JPFRANCHISE87]

Damn!! Nice work sir!!

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Thanks!

[@AdamMontgomery1]

This is perfect-- MAME PC with a CRT is exactly what I would want if I had the room for a full-sized cab. Personally, I'd do MKII because it's my favorite game of all time, but this is the next best thing. Nice work!

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Thanks! Yeah i really wanted the CRT, once you get the GroovyMAME and CRT Emu Driver going it just looks exactly as the arcade games did.

[@TheAccountant1000]

Im glad you made it into a MK1 cabinet I think it looks great the outcome is awesome 👏🏼 congrats

[@KillerArcadeGames]

It took a lot of time but it was worth it.

[@Superdimensional]

You did a great job!

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Thanks!

[@philleotardo8760]

Nice man. I’ll definitely tune in on the next stream.

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Thanks Phil!

[@oscarestivencarabalyherrer1279]

The Mortal Kombat Cabinet MAME was finished and then, it changed by Maximum Force. You're a hero!

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Thanks Oscar!

[@oscarestivencarabalyherrer1279]

@@KillerArcadeGames You're Welcome! Did you change the game with Maximum Force?

[@bri.g.5105]

Looks great

[@KillerArcadeGames]

I’m really happy with how it came out.

[@cjharmorer]

looks so good!

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Thanks!

[@adidas1984x]

Beautiful 🎉

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Thanks!

[@MegamanPtt]

You did a great job! i enjoy every minute of this video mk content is the best. very beautiful cab after all

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Thanks I’m glad you enjoyed seeing how it came together.

[@matthewgonzalez5058]

Love the work you did here…just subscribed! MK is special to my childhood. I actually build miniature stages from the trilogy that I show on my channel. Videos like this are very inspiring

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Thanks! That’s really cool. Do you sell them?

[@matthewgonzalez5058]

@@KillerArcadeGames Thank you! I build them usually for my mancave, but am really thinking about getting into selling some. I am amazed on the magic you do on these cabinets. Top notch work…Nothing like having a goal and completing it. There’s a brief 3 minute tour of my work on my channel. Drop on by the channel sometime…would really like to know your opinion. Thanks, man

[@matthewgonzalez5058]

Thanks a lot, man! I wouldn’t be opposed to selling, but usually just build them for my man cave. I just finished The Bank MK3. Drop by the channel sometime…I do a quick tour

[@Sa-Shogunn]

Nice work 👍

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Thanks!

[@Peridot89]

very nice

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Thanks!

[@JJiG]

I am on the hunt for a Capcom Big Blue w/ Qsound board. I love SSF2 and that's what I need in that cab. I'd like to do SF 3rd Strike artwork but I don't think that was in a big blue. I'll worry about that if I ever find one. here in Massachusetts its a lot harder to come by.

[@ArcadeAdam]

That thing came out incredible! Who did the control panel artwork for you? I’ve been looking for a supplier of that tougher style vinyl

[@KillerArcadeGames]

www.reproarcade.co.uk

[@internetjunk5239]

luv the channel kag ur videos and live streams are awesome!

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Thank you, I’ll be streaming again soon!

[@19kfox]

Epic build KAG! Pity the haters, their life is sad and empty. Also, keep the Velcro.

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Thanks, I agree Fox! The Velcro is still working nicely haha. Probably could have used gorilla tape! Lol

[@threwanade]

Awesome! That’s the best way to go imo for a mame cab if you have the space and ya mk1 is also one of the main ones that got me into arcades too and I’m sure a lot of people so it makes sense to use that for the theme. One question: and I ask because I’m probably gonna use my arcade1up and buy a real coin door: what did the monitor cga adapter have to do with the coin door buttons? I wanted to use a monitor and the standard encoders is that possible?

[@KillerArcadeGames]

The JPAC adapter uses the JAMMA harness so the coin door buttons work automatically because they're wired to the JAMMA harness. It's a pretty nice and simple design, if I had started off using the JPAC I'd have just used that for everything. But the IPAC is handling the game's controls for now and the JPAC converts the video and runs the coin door stuff. You can use the regular USB encoders if you want they just won't convert the video.

[@stringerfilms.]

FYI, Batocera now has CRT support and Groovy mame is already built in 💪💪💪

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Oh that's good to know. I'm old man MAME guy here I never even look into the new stuff haha.

[@JoJoRockets52]

Was there any artwork under the paint? you might have been able to use something like citristrip to remove the paint. Sometimes the paint even helps preserve the vinyl artwork so it looks nice and bright after you remove the paint.

[@KillerArcadeGames]

I did strip a small section but the art didn't look great under there so I stopped. I really wanted it to look like an MK1. We did sand it but I think it's possible most of the art is still intact underneath so someone could potentially expose it at a later date if I ever sell it.

[@TexasGamer915]

Looks great! Any chance you could share how you made the monitor work with MAME? I really wanted to do this but not sure how to connect a CRT. Thanks again for all the awesome videos.

[@KillerArcadeGames]

I might make a video about it soon. I will be helping Jojo with a similar project.

[@damianbrachetti2206]

Nice!!!!! Congrats!!! Did you put MK4 and Killer Instinct in it? How do they look? I have them in mine and they don't look good. MK4 has glitches and KI has bad definition.

[@dutchcinephile1362]

No ragrets😂 That's a killer explanation

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Hahahah

[@marioyungblood]

Tight😎👊

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Thanks!

[@wyldelf2685]

Yo KAG , im jealous of that Sharkfin shaped MK2 1-UP you have there 😢

[@KillerArcadeGames]

It can be yours for the low price of $500 lol. I am selling it now.

[@wyldelf2685]

@@KillerArcadeGames $500 ?? used ? Sharkfin version ? sorry KAG I'm not THAT jealous here in Florida , but don't worry Mr barnum I'm certain some hapless somebody in Texas will buy it 😸👍👍

[@kevinthorn9672]

Chris need a lil help so check it..i did a geoovymame on my mk4 real cab on a switcher ..how would i do the kick harness hook to the jpac terminals screws. I have a kick harness mk Consider board tho too that has if thats how you spell it lol.

[@joeyjordan1650]

What buttons/joysticks did you use for this build?

[@KillerArcadeGames]

I buy this kit from Tornado Terrys. ebay.us/VW84Ba

[@ArcadeAdam]

Are you using a front end? Or just mame?

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Its running BigBox as a frontend.

[@shadicpro21]

Any plans for modding live on stream?

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Maybe, I do need to do some work with my original KI mod.

[@THENAMEISQUICKMAN]

I've always been curious as to why you have so many MK and Killer Instinct games but nothing like, say, Street Fighter. Is it just a case of not growing up with the more Japanese titles?

[@KillerArcadeGames]

My local arcade had some Japanese fighters but it really highlighted the big American Midway cabinets. They would have multiples of the popular MK games. I remember them having 3 MK 1 machines when they came out. I always was more attracted to the American fighting games and maybe that’s why.

[@gerarsot5600]

Excuse my english, I ony speak spanish. ¿Exit button? You have a j-pack, right? What is that button doing? It is a Test button? or it is just a Esc button? If it is a Esc button, you dont need it. You just need to config, in MAme - General, a combination of buttons that work like Escape button. In my machine, I had Player 1 + Player 2. In J-pac if you hit Right and enter (wich in my machine is 1Plyer button) is like you hit Tab, so, you can open Mame menu directly, and there you have not only config, plus Test mode. In J-pac down +1Player is Pause (wich is very handy when your playing and have to pause for any reason, like your reading a comment in your streaming). Up+1Player open +/- volume. And thats are likely the most used (in my expirerience) shortcuts that J-pac allow. So, truly I think that you can do a lot more without need of that extra button that can be hit with your knee, using more of that J-pac that you have.

[@gerarsot5600]

By the way, this intended to be a friendly comment... but as I said, I dont speak english so, I can not measure how my words sound or are read. So, grettings.

[@KillerArcadeGames]

The coin door button is an exit button, I know I could have done a combination of buttons to exit but I wanted it to be really easy in case I have guests over. They'll never remember the button combination to exit. I do like the idea of setting up a pause command though. I really haven't tried a lot of the features the JPAC has yet so maybe I'll look into it. Thanks for letting me know!

[@gerarsot5600]

@@KillerArcadeGames I think some shome shortcuts come by default on J-pac (years since I configured mine, so I don't remember exactly). I recomend that, firts of all, reconice wich button is "enter" in your case (have to think that what Jpac do is act like your Cpo and buttons are your keyboard buttons), and then try some easy.commands, like down+enter (at once), up+enter left+enter and so. My guess is that your Jpac have some.default configuration and.will not.need much more work.

[@encoresarcade]

Congrats 🍾 🎉 You seem so happy with it done!!! 👏 🕹️ 🪙 📺 👍 Enjoy!!

[@KillerArcadeGames]

A thanks to you for setting me up with the control panel guys!

[@MusicOfDestruction]

154 farenheit!??