VERSUS: GP2X vs. Arcade MAME Cabinet

Posted on Feb 11, 2007 04:50:51 PM

How does the GP2X stack up against an Athlon-based SNK “candy” arcade cabinet using Ultimarc’s ArcadeVGA / J-PAC?

Insert some coins and enjoy the retro tunes while you await the verdict! If you like this, check out other gp2x / mame videos:

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=0E61A69E659F2144
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo_-S1fmfmk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvb0aHXSEEw

Also, if you want to see what the GP2X looks like when hooked up to a TV (awesome feature isn’t it?) here’s a video of that:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRaL9-BrzUg

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By: amiga2000

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Tags: gp2x mame arcade cabinet cab emulation mala coin iphone vista ds psp nintendo video game jamma slik stik xbox pandora multicade multi ultracade 48-in-1 60-in-1 hs hyperspin machine atomic neo geo dreamcade room

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Comments

  1. January 7, 2009 05:14 pm
    fuzzywzhe

    > Oh, a GP2X is an actual portable console? I> though it was some sorth of PSP emulator. :D The GP2X Wiz is the fastest handheld portable gaming system that exists today, it runs more than 3 times the speed of a PSP.But it costs $10 more than a PSP.Of course, this is the first generation GP2X. I think it tops out at 200 Mhz, although you can overclock it to an extent.

  2. January 11, 2009 09:00 pm
    Firefox3002

    What’s the song’s name nice vid

  3. January 18, 2009 04:16 am
    Slash27015

    Hey mind posting a link to the music playing? I’ve forgot if it’s mentioned in the credits or anything, seeing as it’s 4 weeks ago since last I saw this movie.I’d like to use it as the booting music for my mame arcade machine, cause it’d be awesome. :P

  4. January 18, 2009 04:17 am
    Slash27015

    Oh wait, I though it was a remix or something. Sorry to the creator, but yeah, mind posting the name of the song?Both firefox3002 and I would like to have it.

  5. January 18, 2009 07:48 pm
    amiga2000

    It’s called “Living on Video” by Trans X

  6. January 24, 2009 05:50 pm
    cmiggiani

    I have an arcade cabinet running MAME as well. What is the software interface you’re using to select the emulators and providing the backdrop and previews of each game in the menu?

  7. January 26, 2009 05:50 pm
    amiga2000

    There are several FE’s / front-end’s available. The one I’m using is called “MALA”. Other popular ones are (and you’ll see them on youtube) Maximus Arcade, Hyperspin, Mamewah, and AtomicFE.

  8. February 4, 2009 02:26 pm
    psonio3d

    hahaha man i’ve seen one of the best videos in youtube… You have a great sence of humor! very welldone! And a great comparison.

  9. February 8, 2009 08:27 pm
    beenimen

    Hahahah fantastic video man

  10. February 27, 2009 04:26 am
    xrism

    playing a game on a two inch screen is not that fun

  11. February 28, 2009 02:59 pm
    amiga2000

    But playing authentic 80’s games while taking a dump… you can’t do that with a real arcade.

  12. March 10, 2009 07:19 pm
    krzyglu

    Why can’t one have and arcade cabinet inthe crapper? But good point becuase even a laptop would be a pain in the ass.

  13. March 26, 2009 05:54 pm
    towys007

    hay que ser pendejos para comparar el port demame para una consola al verdadero mame puro y duro

  14. March 27, 2009 04:55 pm
    mitzibishi

    if i had the cash id buy a mame cabinet, if i had major cash id open an old school arcade. arcades are back in fashoin, someone with money needs to take a risk in opening a real arcade and making a profit, then others will follow. “If you build it, they will come”

  15. March 27, 2009 05:01 pm
    mitzibishi

    we sort of have the big bang of that idea in mobile phones(mobile phone:greatest invention of the 20th century, the limits arnt even final yet), i play games on my mobile on the crapper. i need to be entertained constantly, having a crap was downtime, now i can enetertain myself and take a shit which is half entertaining in itself, nice vids amiga

  16. March 27, 2009 05:01 pm
    mitzibishi

    we sort of have the big bang of that idea in mobile phones(mobile phone:greatest invention of the 20th century, the limits arnt even final yet), i play games on my mobile on the crapper. i need to be entertained constantly, having a crap was downtime, now i can enetertain myself and take a shit which is half entertaining in itself, nice vids amiga

  17. March 27, 2009 10:44 pm
    n0nsense1

    GP2X is better XDD!+

  18. March 27, 2009 10:44 pm
    n0nsense1

    GP2X is better XDD!+

  19. March 29, 2009 01:04 am
    SpFiota

    I wish that were true. Unfortunately I’m not so sure it is.

    Most folks ask themselves why go to the arcade when you can just sit on your ass with a PS3?

  20. March 29, 2009 01:04 am
    SpFiota

    I wish that were true. Unfortunately I’m not so sure it is. Most folks ask themselves why go to the arcade when you can just sit on your ass with a PS3?

  21. March 29, 2009 10:42 am
    amiga2000

    I agree. The only places that still have large collections of arcade games for money are pizza and bar type places like Chucky Cheeses and Dave n Busters where both make money off of pizza and drinks using the games to attract.

    The only exception to the above in the US are small niche arcades that cater to japanese or fighting games but then they typically go out of business after a year or so.

    I think Japan is the only place where you can open an arcade up making money off of the games.

  22. March 29, 2009 10:42 am
    amiga2000

    I agree. The only places that still have large collections of arcade games for money are pizza and bar type places like Chucky Cheeses and Dave n Busters where both make money off of pizza and drinks using the games to attract.The only exception to the above in the US are small niche arcades that cater to japanese or fighting games but then they typically go out of business after a year or so. I think Japan is the only place where you can open an arcade up making money off of the games.

  23. April 1, 2009 04:07 pm
    jontheliar

    5:17 lol

  24. April 1, 2009 04:07 pm
    jontheliar

    5:17 lol

  25. May 2, 2009 01:34 am
    baconsoap78

    indeed!

  26. May 2, 2009 01:34 am
    baconsoap78

    indeed!

  27. May 19, 2009 04:00 am
    BBHcrew2009

    I think maybe arcades will come back in about 5 years or more.. people will go if you build them. Nickel game places are sick.. but yha..

  28. May 19, 2009 04:00 am
    BBHcrew2009

    I think maybe arcades will come back in about 5 years or more.. people will go if you build them. Nickel game places are sick.. but yha..

  29. May 30, 2009 01:48 pm
    jslime

    dude this is an awesome video and has pushed me to buy a gp2x - can you link to me a site that has forums/downloads and info on running mame through the gp2x? (l’m a linux noob)

  30. May 30, 2009 01:48 pm
    jslime

    dude this is an awesome video and has pushed me to buy a gp2x - can you link to me a site that has forums/downloads and info on running mame through the gp2x? (l’m a linux noob)

  31. May 31, 2009 05:08 pm
    stets83

    basta con queste cazzate

  32. May 31, 2009 05:08 pm
    stets83

    basta con queste cazzate

  33. June 11, 2009 10:46 pm
    xFatiguedx

    Can you play WWF Wrestlefest

  34. June 11, 2009 10:46 pm
    xFatiguedx

    Can you play WWF Wrestlefest

  35. June 18, 2009 02:15 pm
    teamgod

    Whether or not the GP2X is more efficient and portable than an arcade doesn’t really matter. There is simply nothing better than building, customizing, and finally playing your own arcade cabinet.

  36. June 30, 2009 07:09 pm
    Sheepy007

    I can’t wait till i make my own cabinet

  37. July 3, 2009 05:15 am
    nanderv

    It’s 3.5 inch

  38. July 21, 2009 01:47 am
    do0me0nice

    This is a really unfair competition. This is no different to comparing a house to a car.

  39. August 1, 2009 02:06 am
    Vespene

    “GP2X vs. Arcade MAME Cabinet”think about this for a second.now think about how ridiculous it is

  40. August 1, 2009 04:11 pm
    amiga2000

    Let’s try. Car = mobile but not a lot of room. House = bigger but not as mobile. We did it! :-)

  41. August 1, 2009 04:13 pm
    amiga2000

    Let’s try another comparison. Let’s go!Posting a gp2x/arcade video: dumbPosting a response about it: dumb +1Time taken to make video: 30 minutesTime taken to respond: 10 secondsYou’re right. You win! :-)

  42. August 3, 2009 05:40 am
    Narmo23

    Omit the term “building” from your sentence, seeing as how nearly everyone buys a pre-built cabinet (for most, the pre-built cabinet will include everything but the system).P.S. I find it funny how people, knowing about emulation, still buy systems that are 100% emulated. Sure, you can always use a cliche reason — “It’s my favorite system!” — but that doesn’t justify the amount you spent. In the end, I’m a proud owner of a NAOMI with all the fighters. Best part? Got it all for under $200.

  43. August 7, 2009 02:00 am
    KungFuChess

    GPX is ok but nothing beats playing with real joystick and buttons, standing in front of the real deal. hearing that bass rumble the floor underneath you, whippin your friend next to you in Street fighter II

  44. August 23, 2009 04:02 am
    ZiotheZero

    this vid got a little silly towards the end. Good comparisons.

  45. August 23, 2009 01:00 pm
    DJsqueely

    very good vid. made me laugh.

  46. September 13, 2009 01:08 pm
    KevinDDR

    You’re not going to get rid of MAME’s input lag, try as you might.

  47. September 18, 2009 06:28 pm
    NickVour

    wtf kind of comparison is this?next time, compare a FullHD LED 200Hz 42″ monitor with a soccer stadium 400″ multimonitor screen.take him to moron mountain with jordan plz.

  48. September 20, 2009 03:58 pm
    Hazuki981

    very good video!!!!can you please help me to put inside gp2x wiz the mame emulator? thanks!!!

  49. September 24, 2009 01:14 pm
    0Damarus0

    How much was your cabinet?

  50. September 26, 2009 11:57 am
    amiga2000

    Bought it for around $800 and then sold it for $1600. Then bought another one for $1600. See my video list for 64bit mame cab and that’s what I’m playing on now.

  51. September 26, 2009 12:10 pm
    0Damarus0

    You got one for 800 dollars? Where from? Shop or direct seller?

  52. September 26, 2009 08:50 pm
    amiga2000

    Craigslist.

  53. November 26, 2009 03:32 pm
    DivPax

    Please compare a fridge to an ice cube…

  54. November 27, 2009 04:40 pm
    amiga2000

    Sorry mate. That video will have to wait. Still working on the tuna fish sandwich vs a 450mw green laser.

  55. November 27, 2009 04:45 pm
    DivPax

    Oh, that vid would be too easy, observe: Tuna fish sandwich - tastes ok, edible, can’t burn little bits of paper, no amusing little green dot.450mw laser - Inedible, can burn little bits of paper, amusing green dot.Laser wins!

  56. November 28, 2009 09:27 am
    amiga2000

    :-D

  57. December 12, 2009 07:52 am
    ZeroxianuX

    hey and you know if killer instinct arcade works in gp2x ?

  58. December 13, 2009 08:33 am
    TNXcrew

    The money’s a fact, but i still prefer the real deal

  59. December 20, 2009 07:22 am
    wiikid41

    gp2x can kiss my ass idont like it thats things stupid and i believe that the emulator cabnent is much better

  60. January 3, 2010 04:04 pm
    TheAudiorub

    does it take coins

  61. January 3, 2010 07:10 pm
    amiga2000

    Yes of course!

  62. January 3, 2010 10:51 pm
    TheAudiorub

    i want to get one and put it in my laundry mat got any advice

  63. February 15, 2010 11:14 am
    22therealone

    that would be badass if that works C-C-C-C-C-COMBO Breaker!

  64. May 8, 2010 12:48 pm
    jedistormtroop

    nothing beats the real arcade machine nostalgia but the gp2x is good for portability

  65. May 23, 2010 01:17 pm
    amiga2000

    @DivPax I’ve now compared an iPad to the GP2X and other electronic devices…

  66. June 3, 2010 08:27 pm
    onceigoblack

    what is this, night at the roxbury? turn that shit off.

  67. June 4, 2010 05:10 pm
    LucyK1981

    Hardly a fair test!

  68. June 26, 2010 10:44 pm
    zzr400cc

    epic fail dude, its like comparing the original thing to A emulator. and how about psp and your gp2x. psp is way better of course. the only thing that is good on your review is the portability nothing else. how about comparing mame cabinet to a gp2x nextime. hahaha…

  69. July 27, 2010 06:48 am
    orangeguy81

    what is the name of this song

  70. August 20, 2010 07:48 am
    cosmicgate07

    Ofcourse gp2 wins triple

  71. October 2, 2010 08:43 pm
    delli2011

    as a kid would have loved that arcade cabinet in my home, as an adult that gp2x would do jsut fine…

  72. October 3, 2010 12:51 pm
    nikomo0

    Could you please compare a bike to a harrier jet next?

  73. October 10, 2010 12:34 am
    amiga2000

    @nikomo0 I am ON it!

  74. October 14, 2010 09:46 am
    killingjokefan1

    i’m a lazy fucker and i want to buy a mame cab (cheap) than build one

  75. November 21, 2010 09:44 am
    TheFuzimi

    Mame is cabinet with PC and PC have installed MAME emulator right ?

  76. December 6, 2010 04:25 am
    amiga2000

    @TheFuzimi Sure.

  77. April 15, 2011 05:17 pm
    jcpadmore

    Gay. Next time compare a Ferrari with an Orange.

  78. April 20, 2011 08:33 pm
    amiga2000

    @jcpadmore Challenge accepted. Although I’m confused with the “Gay” part. Are you offering something?

  79. May 19, 2011 11:45 am
    vakaholic

    how does my piss in your fathers mouth stack up to your piss in your fathers mouth

  80. June 16, 2011 12:57 am
    vakaholic

    @amiga2000 no no he’s right, you are a faggot.

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