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Taito or Midway Space Invaders - which one do you prefer?
« on: May 23, 2011, 01:15:33 PM »

out of curiosity (and for some other reason ;)), which space invaders cabinet do you prefer and why: taito or midway style?



personally, i think the taito side- and frontart looks cooler (more space-ish), but i prefer the colorful midway bezel and the metallic overlay. as you can see, i'm somewhat torn ... ???

let me hear from you guys, please!
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Re: Taito or Midway Space Invaders - which one do you prefer?
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2011, 01:25:43 PM »
Very difficult!I like the art and colors of the midway version BUT the taito version is the original one, so i would go for that one if I had the choice.  But you can buy either one? I also NEED a Space Invaders!  ;D ;)

BTW they both have the moon background?

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Re: Taito or Midway Space Invaders - which one do you prefer?
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2011, 01:46:48 PM »
Looking at both , its a tough descision, but the midway one attracts me just a bit more..

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Re: Taito or Midway Space Invaders - which one do you prefer?
« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2011, 01:53:04 PM »
Hmmmm, a tough choice.

I prefer the general look of the Taito cab, but it's looking a bit bulky. Maybe it would have been better with a slanted top like the Midway version.

However, since I'm a fan of joysticks above buttons, I'd go for the Taito one :)
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Re: Taito or Midway Space Invaders - which one do you prefer?
« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2011, 02:27:33 PM »
Jep, that´s a tough one! - personally i would go for the TAITO one (because i all ready have the Midway version..  ;D ;) )

Pros:
The painted sideart and kickart on the Midway version rocks!

Cons:
I don´t like the "glossy" sticker sideart on the TAITO, and the bulky look

But yet again, it´s the owners/buyers decision on which he prefer...

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Re: Taito or Midway Space Invaders - which one do you prefer?
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2011, 02:48:37 PM »
However, since I'm a fan of joysticks above buttons, I'd go for the Taito one :)

there's also a taito version without a joystick, so that doesn't count as a pro ;D

tough choice indeed! somehow when i think of space invader cabs the first thing that comes to my mind is the midway version because it shows up more often!
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Re: Taito or Midway Space Invaders - which one do you prefer?
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2011, 02:59:28 PM »
The Zaccaria one of course, it looks far better than these. ;D ;D ;D

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Re: Taito or Midway Space Invaders - which one do you prefer?
« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2011, 03:03:24 PM »
Even if I only played the midway back in the days, I much prefer the TAITO which is really attractive with its more detailed design, everything is fully decorated...
...and is the original versio, the one that started the craze in Japan!
+ it's also more difficult to find than the midway which makes it even more desirable.

Both have that fantastic backlit moon (and there is also a button version of the Taito but I like the Joystick version better).

Do I sound sure of myself?  ::) weeeelll, because to tell you the truth, I have the Taito version, the "The Invaders" Zacc version and if ever a nice midway version happens to cross my "arcade quest way" at some point, let me tell you that I won't turn it down  ;D
I would love to ultimately own all 3 versions and line them up because imho every serious gameroom needs a good amount of squid shaped invaders.
« Last Edit: May 23, 2011, 03:05:37 PM by chrischris »

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Re: Taito or Midway Space Invaders - which one do you prefer?
« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2011, 03:17:11 PM »
Do I sound sure of myself?  ::) weeeelll, because to tell you the truth, I have the Taito version

you have the taito version? chris, you're gathering games here and there without telling us about it ... shame on you ;) :P. bring on those 36 missing roadtrip reports!
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Re: Taito or Midway Space Invaders - which one do you prefer?
« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2011, 03:37:30 PM »
I knooooow  :oops: :oops: :oops:
I will bring all my cabs to eurocade, we will build up a nice fire camp (NOT with the cabs!) and I will tell you all the fabulous stories of my roadtrips while you guys grill some marshmallows.
Does that count ?

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Re: Taito or Midway Space Invaders - which one do you prefer?
« Reply #10 on: May 23, 2011, 03:39:52 PM »
Taito for sure. I just like the looks better. I'm not to keen of the white sections on the Midway.
Plus it has a joystick. (I still haven't seen a Taito with buttons...)

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Re: Taito or Midway Space Invaders - which one do you prefer?
« Reply #11 on: May 23, 2011, 04:42:30 PM »
Another vote for the Taito!  It's the "original" version and I think the look of the Taito is a little more "timeless" looking versus Midway version.  And when it's lit up ...  ;D !

I also look at it sort of like collecting records - I like to collect LPs from the land of the band's origin, same with arcade games.

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Re: Taito or Midway Space Invaders - which one do you prefer?
« Reply #12 on: May 23, 2011, 04:47:02 PM »
I will tell you all the fabulous stories of my roadtrips while you guys grill some marshmallows.

wait a minute, since when has eurocade been extended to run for a week? 8)
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Re: Taito or Midway Space Invaders - which one do you prefer?
« Reply #13 on: May 23, 2011, 04:49:00 PM »
+1 for taito.

its the best looking one i like the glossy artwork.

it also looks the same as the Zaccari version wich i have and love  ;D

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Re: Taito or Midway Space Invaders - which one do you prefer?
« Reply #14 on: May 23, 2011, 05:11:49 PM »
Taito, another manufacturer can't embody the legendary history of this game.

In other words: if the taito one was _realy_ ugly (which it isn't ;-)  I'd still prefer it for the above reason alone.

And.....it's the better looking cab :-)
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