Bowling Alley Games

I found a few cabs during an office bowling get together. They mainly had redemption games and other boring stuff like that, but a few machines caught my eye. I wonder what other hidden treasures there are locally? 

Aero Fighters/Sonic Wings 2

I've been meaning to break into the shmup scene for a while now, but the games tend to be far too expensive for my tastes. This MVS cart, sent to me by a friend, will serve as a great, cheap introduction to the scene. Thanks B!

Candy Cab in the Wild

While in Toronto I noticed a retro game shop that compelled me to take a quick peek. As I walked inside, I found an Astro City with Hokuto no Ken!!!!! As it was only 25 cents a play, I couldn't help but briefly kick some ass with Kenishiro. 

Purge 2015

I just recently sold two of my better games. First up is Aliens vs. Predator, the most expensive game in my collection and probably the best as well. As with all CPS2 games, it has a suicide battery inside which renders the game inoperable when it dies. Sure there is a technique to revive or "phoenix" these games after they die, but its not the game in its purest original form. I could change the battery now, but I lack the necessary tools and expertise and, most importantly, it'll just lead to more hassle and paranoia down the road.

Next is Konami's X-men, another fine example of a beat em up based on a licensed property. It is also another ticking time bomb.

The Konami hybrid sound caps are the problem here. These capacitors are known to eventually leak, damaging the board and causing the sound to go. It seems that most/all Konami arcade games from this game onward used these, so I'll be looking to avoid those too.