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Callum (CJ279)
29 Jul 2010, 15:42

Hey Guys, and John of course..
I just wanted to say what an cool site you have here.
I cant beleive how long i've spent looking at your machines. I've also got to say what an awesome set up you've got in your basement.
Keep the info coming..... I want to see more!!

Nathan Short
19 Jul 2010, 09:19

Hi! Can I come over to play Baby Pacman???

joellenktromburgk
03 Jul 2010, 00:59

hello guys

I just want to say hi

James
19 Apr 2010, 14:04

Haha, I loved the "Are you the Blkdog?" "I AM the Blkdog!"

man sunny
26 Mar 2010, 12:30

im coming torabat

Steve
02 Mar 2010, 22:24

John, I have a Punchout like you have on Utube... it's not in as good shape as your's. What is a good web site to go on and get an Approx. value? Or do you know what it's value is?
Thanks, Steve

NeutrinoBomb
08 Feb 2010, 08:05

Nice machines! I'm surprised you record VGO at all; I'd be locked in my basement 24/7 with a setup like this!

Alan / Falcon
11 Dec 2009, 01:41

John, I'm not sure if you're aware of it, but there's this big ugly red spot on your wall. You really should take care of that. I'm sure that if you ask Kyle, he'll agree.

Other than that, I love the HD video and I look forward to more!

Brian Hanifin
02 Dec 2009, 17:18

Wow, what an amazing improvement in video quality! I just asked my family to go in on one of those Canon Point n shoot cameras that do 720p video. :) I am shocked at how good the video is. I am even more excited about my camera choice now.

Alex
27 Oct 2009, 14:48

Do you burn nintendo vs chips If not do you know any one who will

Tom
08 Aug 2009, 13:05

John what the heck do you do for a living? I love the arcade!!!! Hey I live in CT next to Bradley Airport. They are expanding it to a Hub status. Lots of businessmen. Build your 80's restaurant over there. I will work for you :)

NotreCaine
11 Jul 2009, 18:56

I'm so disappointed! I was actually going to ask you about this and was saddened by the answer given! Oh well, there's always Raid on Bungeling Bay next, right?!?

NotreCaine
11 Jul 2009, 18:55

I'm so disappointed! I was actually going to ask you about this and was saddened by the answer given! Oh well, there's always Raid on Bungeling Bay next, right?!?

Jess
04 Jul 2009, 19:49

Hey John!

I can't wait to see you put together that DK3. It's going to be great to see your Nintendo row. Now all you need is Super Punch-out! =)

Hey, just letting you know I put a couple of videos up on my site and if you could update my link on your site, that would be great.

Thanks man!
Jess

Jow The Impailer
30 Jun 2009, 17:10

Dude, I need a background for my site. Hook a brother up, and no, I dont want your Balloon Fight pic. :P

stardogs
28 Jun 2009, 14:50

Thanks for your video response in You Tube. Nice video!

Yes, this game is kind of Atari Star Raiders. And Namco was the company which sold Atari games for Japan market.

It seems that you do not completely understand how to play the game. Here it is:

PURPOSE OF ADVENTURE MODE:
Find the 'Dark Planet' and destroy it.

MAP:
SELECT button to open map, move cursor and hit A button to jump. E=Enemy, *=Planet, B=Base, #=Asteroids. In Adventure mode, you can fire photon torpedoes by B button for long range attack. It can destroy an enemy unit with 4 to 8 hits, but number is limited.

COMBAT:
D-pad to turn, A to thrust, B to fire beam. Primary use horizontal turns and thurusting, and use vertical turns just for aiming purpose. There are 3 types of enemy units: Cyan: weak, Gray: medium, Purple: strong.

IMPORTANT: You can have only two beams on screen at once. If you fire third beam when you have two beams on screen, 1st beam disappears to have 3rd one on screen. Thus, you can not hit far enemy. DO NOT TAP B BUTTON TOO RAPIDLY!

FINDING BASE/PLANET:
1st, turn obliquely to find a blip. 2nd, turn horizontally so that bilp moves to just above of center of the radar. 3rd, thurust with A button and make blip close to the center of the radar. 4th, turn upward or downward so that blip moves upward. If blip moves very little when you turn vertially, stop turning. 5th, thurust with A button and you should see base/planet. In Adventure mode, you can get power ups at bases. Visit all bases so that you can get all types of power ups.

GETTING A 'KEY' (Adventure mode only):
When you destroy an enemy unit (without using photons), you get a right to get a 'key'. Then visit a planet and you can get a 'key'. Each of 7 planets have a unique key, you must correct all keys. If one of those planet is destroyed before you get the key from it, you are no longer able to complete adventure mode. But a planet is destroyed after you get the key from it, it is no problem.

FINDING THE DARK PLANET (Adventure mode only):
You can not get a key from cyan planet. But this planet is the 'door' to the dark planet. Once after you collect all 7 keys, visit the cyan planet. Players often call this planet 'Earth'. And open map, you see a flashing blip. Move cursor carefully so that it points exactly on the blip, an error of 1 pixel is not allowed. And jump, you finally enter the area around the 'dark planet'!

Dark planet appears in the area after you destroyed some enemies. But because dark planet does not move, you must find it by using same method to find base/planet.

TIP: A important thing to complete the adventure mode is to find good map. Maps are randomly generated, and sadly, it is very difficult to complete the game in most of maps. Restart the game again and again to find a good map. But even with a good map, it is still difficult to complete the game. But it is a great fun to challenge it if you understand the game completely!

GOOD LUCK!

You can watch my complete gameplay of adventure mode in here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPZ932PCcss&feature=channel_page

John
25 Jun 2009, 14:55

Bill, contact Bob Roberts about the cap kit for your Popeye. I didn't cap mine. The monitor on mine was great already.

Bob's website is here:

http://www.therealbobroberts.net/

Bill
25 Jun 2009, 12:07

Hey what cap kit did you use for the Popeye cocktail? Was the make of the monitor in the Popeye a Sanyo 18-z2ab? Did you use a regular Sanyo Cap kit? My monitor is doing the jailbars and black screen. I can see a little movement and the game is definitely working. When I hooked up a regular Sanyo 19 monitor the picture is fine....

NotreCaine
25 Jun 2009, 01:44

You have GOT to get that Radarscope finished! With the Tent, Punch-Out, WB Mario..........The garage will be the Owl's Nest! Woot!

Tom
23 Jun 2009, 18:13

John can I buy the chip off of you for the Punch-Out!!

John
21 Jun 2009, 21:13

I used Rustoleum Satin Finish paint for my Punch-Out!! It's oil based. I thinned it with Acetone and put six coats on!

Bill
21 Jun 2009, 12:57

John what kind of paint did you use on the Punch-Out?

Tom
12 Jun 2009, 09:48

Sorry links do not work for some reason :p here is the link to my restoration of the machine hopefully this link works :)

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=89974.0

Tom
12 Jun 2009, 09:43

Sorry here is the link to my machine :)

http://s635.photobucket.com/albums/uu80/xtommyboy22x/?action=view¤t=P unch-Out_Bridal_Shower.flv

Tom
12 Jun 2009, 09:42

John,
I am a loyal videogameoutsiders listener. I also have a dedicated Punch-Out!! machine! How did you get that awesome freeplay with the attract mode going? I would love to have it running without the potential screen burn. Here is a link to my machine. I still have a little work left to do : )

<embed width="448" height="361" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="http://i635.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid635.photobucket. com/albums/uu80/xtommyboy22x/Punch-Out_Bridal_Shower.flv">

Rich
20 May 2009, 05:08

Xenophobe wanted. Do you know anyone who has a Xenophobe for sale? Email me back at docv0122@yahoo.com or call my cell (330) 432-3477. Thanks, Rich

James
27 Apr 2009, 07:32

Hey i listened to your podcast WCO, i quite enjoy it. On the next show can you explain how to use twitter please.

Get better soon

Gulruth
80 Druid
Crushridge(us)
For the Horde.

Chris
18 Apr 2009, 08:14

Have you had any luck with 4 player Vs Tennis in my mind that is the holy grail of Vs games. I just bought a redtent of craigslist and it has some real bad burn in, I m having problems finding 18 inch monitors mine are the xm-180in in idea s?

pwkwsfi
24 Mar 2009, 21:17

I searched "john's arcade" (without quotes) on Google and you are #1 of half a million. Good job. Get working on Yahoo!, since you are at the bottom of the first page there.

Now I've forgotten why I was visiting your page . . .

Dlo
12 Mar 2009, 19:20

I had that same watch when I was in kindergarden (16 years ago). It was shortly after super mario bros came out.

horseboy
26 Feb 2009, 17:33

Ninty is teh ghey.

Farmer Ted
11 Feb 2009, 01:43

Play more warcraft

Bill Jr. (AudioMidiMan)
10 Feb 2009, 17:06

Looks great!!!

Adam
10 Feb 2009, 03:30

Let's just say I'm very jealous of your graphic arts skillz. ;-)

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