Street Fighter III: 2nd Impact Arcade Restoration

[@ajsliter]

Who else is here because they miss the Restoration Videos David (8-bit Guy) used to make? I've always enjoyed this format of restore videos. Nice to see the spirit of this format of restoration video live on with the Time Rift Arcade Channel!

[@robertdanker6193]

Thats 100% me!! Was just thinking that the whole time! 😂

[@CRTgameplays]

Even his voice sounds alike!

[@robertdanker6193]

@CRTgameplays I was thinking that as well!😄

[@PapaVanTwee5]

@@CRTgameplays I do believe they are brothers. Mike does kinda sound like David with a cold to me.

[@jigler]

​​@@PapaVanTwee5they are brothers. David has mentioned it before in some of his videos

[@DoaTheJackalope]

Only thing that could improve this channel is seeing more restorations more often, but it’s always a lovely treat to see your projects and how beautifully they turn out!

[@pedross04]

Street Fighter III: 2nd Impact was always my favorite SF3 title. It was awesome watching this restoration

[@Kenhawk98]

Man, I love these videos, I wish they would come out more often, but quality takes time I suppose, keep up the good work guys.

[@M0M0117]

Problem with these great videos is that you don’t always have a machine to restore and because they do a good job with maintaining them…. their older machines don’t really die out as well.

[@FoolOfATuque]

They’ve been working to open the Time Rift Arcade. Hopefully now that it’s open videos will be more frequent? His brother, David (8 bit guy), has a video out about how much work it was to complete.

[@danielvest9602]

Yeah, it's almost like hanging out with a buddy whose working on a project.

[@TuesdayMorningProductions]

If you like these videos I’d recommend Tod’s Videogames and More. He does very in depth videos about arcade restorations for his personal collection and they are great!

[@piplup10203854]

This is the color scheme I want for my personal arcade cabinet machine 🥹 my dad would love it! He loves Yellow and Purple but I love that center pink stick. I love street fighter cabinets and this is stunning!

[@Whiskey_Wisdom]

I always appreciate these videos - especially knowing how much longer it adds to the overall restoration job.

[@stump182]

Played that yesterday. It looks great and so do all of the other games in the arcade.

[@stinkyham9050]

This guy inspired me to build my own arcade cabinet 2 years ago and I surprised my kids with it for Christmas 2022. I'd love to restore an old machine but sadly don't have anymore room.

[@Isaac-ry3ks]

I love watching these restoration videos and going to go play it awesome work!

[@webfischi]

I hope that one day there will be amazing OLED replacement screens for arcade machines once all the tubes reach their lifes end

[@IndianapolisGerry]

I've visited your Arcade --- and it was well worth the trip! I've been to the galloping ghost in Chicago, and given the choice would visit your arcade in a heartbeat. Why? Every game there looks like it was given this same care of restoration. Well done video, well done arcade....Now, lets get a Mappy in there :) See you again in February!!!

[@TimeRiftArcade]

We have a Mappy in the queue waiting to get restored!

[@OlFoolish]

SadDoc

[@superstarichiban]

Great work! One of the best fighting games ever got a pro treatment!!

[@robclaggy8620]

Mike... you rule. I hope the world rewards you for all of this dedication to the arcade community!

[@gorilpiu]

Amazing work. Third strike seems to be the most common game in the SF3 series so its really nice to see a second impact cabinet in an arcade and in great condition as well.

[@Countsmegula]

2nd Impact remains an all-time favourite Street Fighter, seeing this restored is so nice!

[@TimeRiftArcade]

Follow along as we restore a quite rare Street Fighter III: 2nd Impact arcade game. This cabinet sports a massive 29" Nanao CRT and Capcom System 3 boardset (CPS3).

[@TheOpponent]

2nd Impact in particular is one of the only games from this era that supported widescreen monitors. Have you ever seen one of those cabinets?

[@mjy]

@@TheOpponent I always thought it was odd that only the 2nd game supported widescreen and had the option in the service menu for that. The 1st and 3rd games did not...

[@oherman]

@@mjy 1st one had a WIP one that could be activated with cheats. 3rd strike didn't, like red earth and jojo.

[@ZakkHung]

Those stick and button colors are absolutely gorgeous. Nice work!!

[@The-truth-is-valuable.]

I know it is "just" and arcade, and YES, time moves on, but I really miss this timeframe of my life. It must be a fools dream, but things was so much simpler back then. And arcades like this, was so "magical" I don't know how much more one can share of the daily "do"/ does and other things around the arcade, but as long as you post, I'll be watching.

[@djdime2002]

I just wanted to say how awesome you three are for opening up this arcade. I am an 80's kid. My first time playing any game was The Oregon Trail on my friends PC. But I also remember when that sweet NES hit stores and getting one as a child. I used to love to go to Arcades, there was nothing else like it. Hanging with friends, playing games, relaxing with a drink and some food. Kids these days need that experience badly. I am 44 now, and disabled. But man if you were here in Washington I would gladly work there. I miss just the whole feeling you got when being in a real Arcade.

[@Jesselovespinball]

I’m 45 , and also remember being in the arcades and how much fun it was . I fell in love with pinball back then and I’m still addicted to this day .

[@RetroPC]

I can't express how much I absolutely love these arcade restoration videos. Thank you! ❤️🕹️

[@seekerofarcades4634]

🤔Luv seeing your work!!maybe one day ill try my hands learning to restore old cabs👍🏻

[@theyobby]

wonderful work. i always really love seeing a fighting game cabinet restored and preserved

[@Pinlights]

After finding out that you and David are brothers (late to the party here, I know), I can't unhear it. Man, it must be awesome for the both of you to get to do all of this together. Love the resto. I'm a longtime software nerd, but also heavy into the pinball/arcade space and I'm loving all of the content.

[@Bearcade]

Great video. I love how much care goes into your games.

[@linuxstreamer8910]

for anyone who watches The 8-Bit Guy you can hear he is his brother & he has as much talent as him

[@MaisieSqueak]

The whole restoration process just gets me so excited! I wish, wish, wish I could do this for a job!

[@killtrocity6857]

Time Rift should give this gentleman a job..

[@Modi718]

I was just thinking yesterday.. It's been a minute since the last time rift restoration.. and then this!?!?

[@gavinthomas214]

Lovely restoration. So great to see these machines brought back to a new life.

[@80spodcastchannel]

looks striking and better than new... great prints for the sides and marquee

[@Questorps7]

So great to see it now in the open arcade!!

[@guyguy467]

Amazing craftsmanship and attention to detail

[@NightFighter88]

Yoooooooo! I was waiting for another SF Arcade restoration! It's really nice to see one of these around your arcade 👌🏻

[@anthonyterry8162]

I hope there is more of these videos. So entertaining and a great learning experience

[@TimeRiftArcade]

There's a lot more to come!

[@FoolOfATuque]

Love these videos! Thank you Mike for your dedication to restoring these old machines!

[@bpalpha]

Grand restoration! 👍 Looks great.

[@Andoresu96]

Dude this used to be my favorite back then! Man I'f love to set up one of these machines!!!

[@overtinker.projects]

This is the perfect example for the content I'm trying to create. I love these videos!

[@CraigRodmellMusic]

I really hope this arcade venture succeeds after all the work, time and money that have been sunk into it - even though I live half way round the world from Texas and there's pretty well zero chance I will ever see it in person. I certainly enjoy seeing these old machines fixed up and ready to rock again!

[@cekaem81]

In my opinion you have the best work in the world :).

[@knuckles9250]

I love these restoration videos!

[@planetrob555]

Would love to see even longer restoration videos!

[@magnum1165]

Phenomenal work as usual, would love to come down one day and check out all those awesome arcade games

[@LoveToGameOfCourse]

Amazing restoration, it looks beautiful 👍🏻

[@Superman_4_ever]

Excellent editing on the video make these restore videos a pleasure to watch! Thank you 🙂

[@Masterroshi-q7n]

I used to play the heck out of that arcade. Every weekend all day long I was there spending all my quarters 😂 met a couple friends there too that came to play against me at my local arcades.

[@aethericAnuran]

Simply gorgeous color scheme.

[@dc_animal]

Great video! I wish I lived a little closer. Just might have to plan on a road trip this coming summer.

[@mhmrules]

Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful!

[@realpdm]

That turned out great. I'm so excited that my family and I rae making a trip to Fort Worth/Dallas after Christmas and I'm planning on a stop to Time Rift Arcade.

[@stonecodfish2365]

I like these kind of videos, looks like a lot hard work. This was the first time I noticed you share the same cadence as your bro. Anyone, subbed and looking forward to more. Cheers!

[@schminke89]

This is so awesome. You must be a very lucky man, it's obvious to see that youre putting much love into what youre doing.

[@jcollins1305]

Nice work as always. It’s interesting to see what an arcade game actually is. A cpu board, speakers, monitor, buttons and joystick encased in a plywood shell with artwork. It really demystifies the arcade for me. Thanks again, Merry Christmas!

[@Brad-D]

I loved this restoration video! Also, digging the retro grooves background music

[@Diego-mc2go]

Thank you for bringing this back to life and sharing!

[@thetman0068]

Arcade cabinets are a unique sort of device when it comes to restoration. Very rarely does computer science and cabinetry merge quite like them!

[@nothingtoseehere93]

Excellent restoration

[@PJSproductions97]

It's kind of nice that arcades had so much variety in how the games were laid out over the years, it means a restoration like this can have some creative freedom. Restoration to "original" is nice but it's more fun to make it your own.

[@matt_kelly]

I still love watching these videos, you guys do great work!

[@ThaBamboozler]

Great video! I love the amount of attention and care you put into your machines!

[@DarrLaw]

Always a dynamite job from you, Mike. But with this one, in particular, the work you did on the marquee was exquisite!

[@stevencarlson5422]

Oh man if I’m ever in Texas I need to check you guys out for sure, love that you keep these machines going

[@maxinsano7376]

Dang - I was just in Bedford yesterday - will have to stop by next time ! Cab looks great !

[@NinF37]

Love these restoration videos. Looking forward to part 2 about the monitor!

[@sinisterpisces]

Great video. It's always a great to see a post from y'all. This game was a bit after my time, but I love(d) Street Fighter II on my SNES. That hot pink and yellow color scheme is fire. I'd never have suspected you photoshop assembled the art if you hadn't said anything. Awesome results.

[@FirstTravelService]

Love these restorations. Great job!

[@DaveRepairs]

Really interesting video and no not seen that dynamo style. Interesting to see a large sized monitor too. I been thinking about making repros so good useful video - Dave

[@CorpseOfAgathar]

Please post more of these I adore watching them! :3

[@jasonkolaitis8510]

You always make restoration look so easy.

[@ShapeyFiend]

That looks wonderful. I'm not that up on SF3 but I know a lot of people like 2nd Impact over 3rd Strike so nice to see it represented.

[@masaharumorimoto4761]

Perfect morning coffee video!!! Thanks dude, really enjoying this channel :)

[@ShySnorlax]

Very clean restoration. I love the editing of the video, too.

[@mbf6160]

Great video sir 😎🤙🏾

[@Richthofen80]

lovely corner patch

[@o.t.4028]

This is awesome

[@evil_tree]

So excited to see another restoration, thank you

[@andsoitwas3046]

These guys are so smart and talented... amazing job

[@Bilious303]

2nd impact had the most broken combos but it was fun. 3rd strike is perfection.

[@brennyn]

To me it's a lot like Tecmo Super Bowl vs. Tecmo Bowl. Super may technically be a better game, but the original is really fun to watch when it's two players that both know how to break the game.

[@TomMannCenturia]

Turned out lovely, thanks for sharing the restoration video.

[@VideosbySteve]

Please make more of these videos they are so relaxing and interesting to watch.

[@forcedfeedbackclassicgamer5499]

Turned out beautifully! Nice work.

[@elialonzo9930]

Love your videos, keep it up !!

[@edlerpal]

if theres such thing as confort content, this must be it for me.

[@lobstercoco]

Watching that go from wtf to omg Just brought me so much joy. I love restoring old hardware; watching you keep these machines alive with such care is awesome. Maybe one day if I take a trip down south I'll pop on into the arcade :)

[@CrashPilot1000]

Really sweeeeeet! Happy Christmas!

[@Anonymous25491]

I can't wait to visit , hopefully before the end of the year.

[@stephenparlin9361]

bad ass! I played the hell outta this back int eh day at the Capcom Arcade in Northbrook Il.

[@13Cubed]

I love these videos. Awesome job!

[@ricardo77773]

I used to play it in a local store in the late 90s here in Puerto Rico,also i had the opportunity to play Sf3 New Generation and Third Strike original arcade.

[@danniedyslexic]

Looks fantastic! Great job

[@JosiahKerley]

Good vid Mike et-al!

[@dragonlash]

If I go to the Time Rift one day, I'm def gonna be stuck on this machine the entire time 2nd Impact is fucking awesome!!!

[@andrewgeddes72]

Amazing! Fantastic work.

[@mr.tomraypaz6085]

Those arcade game cabinets are like a treasure chest. You never know what kind of treasure you’ll find in them.

[@doorwhisperer]

Looks awesome !

[@JMurdochNZ]

Woohoo another restoration vid incoming.

[@jfitnesshealth]

wow u have every tool for the job!!!

[@JUANORQUIO]

WoW! That’s Tremendously Awesome! 🫶🏻🤩❤️✨

[@tedadamgreen]

PHENOMENAL work!!

[@MikesArcadeMonitorRepair]

Great job as always!

[@VKeeper42]

solid dub over that flub in the beginning

[@Wingspan_5]

Another banger! Keep em coming!