Yeah, that's the reaction that I typically get from anyone I tell. Actually, the conversation goes like this:
Me: Did you hear? I'm building an Arcade Machine.
Someone: Oh... So you like ... bought one and ... ????
Me: No, I'm just going to build one from scratch.
Someone: Oh... so what game?
Me: All of them.
Someone: Oh..
It cracks me up!!! But, since you've found this website, you apparently already know what I'm talking about. So here it goes...

Who?

Webb Playing... well ... nothing apparently

Hello all, my name is Webb Pickersgill and I'm just another 20-something guy that grew up during the popularity of the 80's arcades. I've always wanted to own one of those classic arcade machines, but never wanted to put the $$ out to buy one and I didn't know which one to buy since I liked so many of them. I'm the kind of guy that likes to make things.. and when I heard about MAME, this project became a "calling" for me. :)

Why?

Ok, so maybe you don't know what this is all about, let me explain it for you. The idea is that there is a really cool PC program called MAME (as well as many other similar emulators) that allow you to run those good ol' retro arcade games. Yeah, you got it: PacMan, Donkey Kong, DigDug, Crystal Castles, Punch-Out!, Tempest. So, you download the program and a few ROMS and you play them on your computer system using the keyboard, but there's something missing! You're missing the physical arcade experience! You need the cabinet, authentic arcade buttons and joystick. THAT'S what I'm building, a cabinet, control panel and PC to act as an arcade machine to get that total authentic arcade experience. I always wanted an arcade machine. (grin)

How??

Well, that is the reason for the rest of this website. I've taken some time to take pictures and take notes as I did the project so that I could share the project with everyone on the Internet who wants to do the same thing. I'm going to update the website with the latest pictures and commentary as soon as it's available. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.