Sympathy For The Devil: The DLF Candy Cab Topic

[gyruss]

I know lot's of people on this great board hate them but they are a part of the arcade lifestyle, so let's talk about them..  

Two years since visiting Japan i finally got myself a candy cab. It's a Taito Egret2 with a tri sync monitor that was owned by Ckong (thanks mate) and the cab is in excellent condition. I'm very happy with the machine, it's the perfect way for me to experience newer (Jamma) games and Mame. Also a big plus is that i can connect a dreamcast to it.  

Erik was so nice to lend me one of his boards, the game is called ESP. Ra. De. it's a cave shooter and pretty hectic but once you get the hang of the game mechanics it's totally brilliant. I love the music, gameplay and spectacular effects! Here are some photo's (some made by Erik) of the cabinet:









NOW LET THE HATING BEGIN!    

[DarthNuno]

LIKE! 

[level42]

NOW LET THE HATING BEGIN!     [/b]

I think they scratched away the R before the name.....

Congrats buddy, I'm happy if you're happy 

[gyruss]

Lol! 

[slowcade]

I love it! I would want one myself, but they are quite expensive up here.. About 1000 euro. 

[ckong]

Very nice Pieter, and welcome to the Candy cab world, you will love it.  
It was difficult for me to let this cab  go, it really is in great shape with a perfect monitor. But as you could see yesterday, I´m out of space. Fortunately I still have a few other Candy´s to play on

And yes, Esp.Ra.De is a great game, difficult, but great, I hope that you enjoy it and there is no rush in getting it back. .

I hope that we soon can visit the NGC in Zoetermeer, more Candy to play with over there. And great guys to talk with.

[ckong]

And just out of curiosity, which DLF members do actually own one or more Japanese Candy cabs?

Gyruss does (duh).
I do, 3x.
Psykick does, more then one (of course)  
Elpancho has a whole row of them.
Punkrockcaveman?
.....

Anyone more? Don´t be embarrassed, come out of the closet.  

[Robinholland]

Nice cab 

[Belike]

Are we collecting 80's cabs or what?

[level42]

Are we collecting 80's cabs or what?

[ckong]

Are we collecting 80's cabs or what?

Yep, there were some great candy cabs made in the 80's, like the Sega Aero City. Just check out hard--candy.com and enjoy. 

[Muerto]

Cpngrates on the buy!!!

[jcp]

Ugly like hell  !

Are we collecting 80's cabs or what?

[Dazza]

I have an Egret II. Brilliant cab!

[gyruss]

I have an Egret II. Brilliant cab!

what games do you play on it?