Killer Instinct Arcade Restoration - It's "Almost" Done - Part 3

[@cleetusvandame]

Oh man, I can relate Ralph! I was putting the finishing touches on my KI last week and had the brilliant idea to change the coin lamps with the game on. While doing so, I touched something inside the coin door and the entire game shut off and wouldn't come back. I was freaking out!!!! Left it for a few minutes, came back and it started working again. Dodged a bullet for sure. I think you should keep it, regardless if you are good at it or not. It's a piece of arcade history and not going to get any easier to find going forward, if you ever wish to add it to your collection down the road.

[@knightmaremedia7795]

That tune is just so iconic

[@HowToBachelor]

I've been waiting for this one! Yes, More James Bondo!

[@KING_KONK]

That Sinistar shirt is fire 🔥

[@jaxson3887]

I wasn’t into KI also, my allegiance was MK. But man I always remembered that KI intro/attract screen blaring across the arcade.

[@RetroRalph]

Me too, it was iconic, even if you didn't play it. It blew my mind the first time I saw the intro.

[@elgatosamurai9517]

Such a classic game 👌

[@TravisMCP]

As a big KI fan I need to say this; if you don't fix this thing, we can't be friends any more.

[@RetroRalph]

I will fix it, it's just a minor setback, shouldn't be long till its all working. Thanks for watching bud!

[@mattsstuff5626]

Tough break man. I have to say Killer Instinct is right up there for dream machines for me but totally get wanting to move on if it doesn't land with you. Anyway, best of luck with the rest of the build.

[@arcadefussell3185]

Firstly, that control panel art really looks great! It is super cool to find stuff like that preserved underneath! Your smash TV was the same way! Secondly, thanks for sharing what really happens! Forgot to secure the monitor chassis. A classic blunder! That's the real stuff we all do! Most just have the guts to show it! It is especially easy to botch things up when your thinking about multiple projects at the same time. I try to force myself to work on just one at a time. That does not always work.

[@RetroRalph]

Thanks bud, I really appreciate it! I figured it would be good to show that sometimes things go wrong. Well, they go wrong a lot... haha. Thanks so much for watching and for always supporting the channel, that means a lot to me!

[@Evercade_Effect]

Stuff happens. I'm sure you'll get it sorted so you can sell to help fund your grid project. Fun to watch as always!

[@jakesmith5278]

Killer Instinct was my jam. I still think it has the best sound track ever in a video game.

[@OverThinkGaming]

Love the update Great video !!

[@memyopinionsche6610]

Awesome restore so far dude.. Hopefully we will see gameplay footage..

[@RetroRalph]

Just gotta get the CRT squared away and then hopefully soon.

[@MrDeemann8]

Hey!, shit happens.😁 I am just happy you are bringing back another full size K I back to life, despite you not being a huge K I fan.😉🍻

[@christopherdenigan8701]

Sweet mate , love everyone of your vids 👍

[@RetroRalph]

Much appreciated, thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel! 🙏🏼

[@MrHarrilasagna]

A quote for the ages there Ralph. Well the goal post may have moved but you haven't dropped the ball yet.

[@3rdFloorArcade]

The Ki is lookin great! That minor setback sucks but I’m sure it will be good to go soon. Looking forward to seeing your Smash TV also!

[@FranktheTank83]

It’ll buff out…Probly just a fuse 😬 I remember I dropped a screw driver in the back of my turtles cab while attempting to “adjust” the monitor…no clue what I was doing. Turtles was my first cab and I was learning damn it lol. It landed on the fuse block and they all shorted at once with a brilliant spark. I was like oooook and slowly put the back door on and went upstairs 😂 I’ve learned though the years that most mistakes can be fixed on these wonderful machines. Nice video man ✌️

[@tntamusements]

Fun!

[@AndreVandal]

Awesome cab

[@eddieortega9625]

A nice episode Ralph. A word of advice. If you have any interest in this game title at all you should consider keeping it in your collection. I've owned both KI1 and KI2. I sold them many years ago and regretted it. Plus, with prices going up on them it's not one that you can get back cheap unless you find a project. Anyway, something to think about. Learn from my mistake. I finally found another one after a few years of looking and don't plan on selling it again. :)

[@ViralKiller]

Finish it...most of us would kill for this cabinet

[@RetroRalph]

It’s finished, I sold it to my buddy Rudy who’s a big fan of KI. So it went to a great home!

[@KING_KONK]

Welcome back

[@darktetsuya]

yikes! man hope you can get it fixed, that's never good. looking forward to future updates on the KI project, definitely one I had fond memories of in the arcade and on SNES! the soundtrack still jams to this day!!

[@darkempire2022]

Lessons to live by. I break shit all the time too.

[@RetroRalph]

😂😂😂 sometimes we get excited and our brains turn off. 😂😂😂. I will learn eventually. Thanks for watching!

[@slinger2112]

@@RetroRalph It sounds like the excitement to see if it worked wasn't the problem. If anything, use this as a learning experience to leave things at a safe endpoint (I can be guilty of this). Something like not plugging the AC into the chassis until its properly mounted could avoid the sparks :) Like I read in a few comments, hopefully this is just a fuse. KI is looking great otherwise! Stay Retro!

[@Riddict]

I wish I would of documented my MK1 cab restoration, it was converted to a Sharpshooter gun game, and painted all black. I managed to strip all of the paint, and by some miracle restored the original artwork in the end. It was a hell of a task. But damnit I love restoring machines

[@rgbcrafts]

Still a blessing to bring these beautira back to life. Yeah, I'm a bitch for KI franchise.

[@Gorilla_Jones]

The Indiana Jones of video games is saving another treasure from the trash heap of history. You'll find someone who loves KI who will take it off your hands and you will have contributed righteousness to the universe. Keep fighting the good fight!

[@Flo0die]

Awesome! Change the start buttons. They never had men on them on Ki :)

[@Flo0die]

Didnt mean to sound like an arse then! Im converting a ki2 to a 1 as we speak and fell down the same trap... Although its not really a trap. But you know what i mean ha

[@DJ_Blaker]

See you... Oooounnnn the nexxxt ooone!

[@flpennstater305]

Begrudgingly, I have to say....you do nice work....minus blowing up various electronics ; )

[@RetroRalph]

😂😂😂😂 just keepin’ it real.

[@RoTeNdO]

I was going to ask about recessing the housing for the joysticks so that the joystick has a longer shaft, but then you said you weren't that attached to KI. So I doubt you'll have interest in doing any further work on this amazing cab. #playki

[@arcadeerik2603]

Great updated video. Love the T-shirt putting the control deck together. Sinistar, yes. You are the greatest about how to make me laugh out loud at something like pulling out a cabinet from the wall. Keep it up Ralph love the video's. Side note: Was wondering did you ever get you med. rez for Narc, still see the LCD in there?

[@CaryHardy]

Love KI, but not enough to have a designated cabinet.

[@joshkaye5303]

Killer background music

[@PlisskensRun]

Man I'd love to own a real Arcade.. If I ever had the money I would get Moon Patrol. Back when I was a little kid my older brother would take me to the grocery store and we would play that game. I miss those days..

[@Darkseid001]

I know exactly what you mean by those impulses 😆

[@djcasl]

Ah man that's bad luck, hope it's an easy fix and you can restore the Cab in al it's glory.

[@RetroRalph]

It shouldn't be too bad. Should have it back up and running shortly. Thanks for watching!

[@DreamcastKyle]

That feeling when you try to move a midway cabinet and it doesn’t move 😝

[@RetroRalph]

Ain’t that the truth

[@Konuvis]

Live & learn & learn & learn &......

[@madastra]

Do the wiring harnesses for the buttons and sticks usually age well or do you have to replace a lot of those?

[@RetroRalph]

It depends, the Smash TV harness was Butchered and hacked up so I just replaced it. This one is actually in good shape so I'm reusing it. It really depends on how it was treated throughout it's lifetime.

[@HowToBachelor]

So what broke the monitor chasey, moving it around unsecured or turning it on while doing buttons and sticks?! Sorry for that BTY. I'm hoping that it is a huge expense! If you end up selling it, are you going to make sure that someone doesn't end up throwing in an LCD and making a multi-cade out of it?! Awesome video Brosef! You are truly a talented and gifted individual!

[@KING_KONK]

Omg when did u get the robotron!

[@RetroRalph]

It’s a stargate, I just put the Robotron marquee in it to see who would notice. Congrats, you won! LOL! Good eye 👀 I wish I had a Robotron man, one day 🙏🏼

[@Riddict]

Unfortunately I listen to those impulses too. Causes me to start over way too much lol. Then of course kick myself in the ass and tackle it again 🤷

[@Novasonic23]

Wreck it Ralph strikes again!!! Just kidding. 😆 Hoping it will be an easy fix for you.

[@RetroRalph]

😂😂😂 hopefully so, I haven’t had a chance to even look at it since the video 😐

[@Novasonic23]

@@RetroRalph I didn't even know part 3 was out. I just now watched it!

[@angeldarkness4471]

well at least let's hope this increases the hate of the fans so that Microsoft already released a new killer instinct soon 💪

[@Jolly-Green-Steve]

You would quickly realize that Killer Instinct is the best fighting game of all time if you learned some of the basic combos. I've played everything and am only mediocre at knowing the combo system in KI and I stand by my statement.

[@KillerArcadeGames]

You and Killer Instinct really don’t get along 😂 part of me still wants to buy this but I have no room or need for two. I’ve got KI greed!

[@Pitbull0669]

SELL IT!

[@carlw.8671]

Hi Ralph since you live in the same state wanted to know if I could reach out to you via email.. I'm off 51st ave beardsley rd. I'm thinking about buying a moto frenzy but the bike is stationary. Do you know how much it would cost to fix?

[@Gamerstan80]

Hey Ralph if you sell the KI how much would you sell it for

[@willrussell01]

Do you have any updates on the Donkey Kong Restoration?

[@RetroRalph]

Shoot, I don't think I have done an update in a while. It's all up and running, just need to put on the DK side art and it's good to go! I will maybe do a quick update on it. Thanks so much for watching!

[@princevinny0073]

😥🙁 u done screwed it up waited for part 3 for a long while 😄🙂 well i hope it fix and hope to see more progress in the future :D

[@RudyRoundhouse]

NooooooOO! lol poor KI

[@ogrefade]

Fuse!

[@RetroRalph]

Unfortunately, it's not a fuse. I haven't fully gone through it yet.

[@gocedimitroski]

time to sell . Too big and heavy to move around :)

[@SilentKiller-fx1qj]

What happened to that giant stand up shooter game you had?

[@bm63]

Damn that’s a bummer it’s busted … btw… Weird music… kinda like that.

[@vcblaze1]

Are you still selling this once it’s done?

[@RetroRalph]

I'm not sure yet, probably.

[@RundlesRestos]

D'oh just don't do something like this with your pinball machines :D

[@paulberres9878]

ugh, sounds like more trouble than it's worth. I'll take it off your hands for a dollar. no, need to thank me it's my pleasure ☺

[@randyiron2]

I bet you get mad when somebody tries to use your workbench to cook food on.

[@stevenschwartzentruber7056]

I’d say great work, but… How about great story? I keep a “Wall of Shame”, a collection burnt components. Each one is a story. ;)

[@RetroRalph]

I should do that, it would be a big pile... haha.

[@teddyy80]

Trying to find contact info on Mark Turmell. Reddit told me he comes to your live streams. Thanks.

[@cachanilla1375]

Hi retro Ralph, I want you to contact "John wick" from "Arcade 1up" and ask him to make an "Capcom Vs SNK 2" arcade 1up cabinet, I know "Marvel vs Capcom 2" is coming soon, so I also want a "Capcom vs Snk 2 arcade 1up Cabinet", I crossing my fingers & wishing retro Ralph read my message

[@RetroRalph]

I’m sure they will make a Capcom vs. SNK if they can get the licenses. Thanks so much for watching!

[@juliovindell264]

NOT A BIG FAN OF KILLER INSTINCT WHAT!

[@TiltingT]

So you're saying that your Instinct was a Killer!... Lol.. we all do dumb crap like this .. especially when we have too many projects in different states of the restoration process

[@RetroRalph]

Amen, I need to be better about taking my time. You're right though, it happens to all of us... haha.

[@memyopinionsche6610]

Street fighter in a killer instinct cabinet.. I would think that would be sacrilege.. Almost like putting a SNK NEO GEO in a MORTAL KOMBAT CABINET. how dare they. I would definitely call them pagans Or witches. Do they have no Honor on their cabinets or morality on arcade machines. PAGANS I SAY.

[@RetroRalph]

Oh I agree, pagans for sure... haha.