They way I understand it, and I have chatted with many people about this, is like this. If you have purchased a game collection cd from the store and it includes the actually roms running within an emulator, then those roms are legally yours to use. For example, Midway Classics for the PC. Namco Museum series for the PSX. Atari Classics for the pc, etc..
The subject is so gray that it is hard to tell for sure, but this is what many people have told me.
I am working with some programmers on getting a working copy of linux to run well on the box. I don't supply the roms. There are many ways for people to get legal roms, legally.
I totally agree. I have helped a few people build arcade boxes but how they want them. I was just here to answer questions. I have no problems helping out as well.
No roms are distributed with the system. I would never put MAME in jeopardy like that. Do whatever you like, I am 100 percent legit when selling the box. Right down to the microsoft OEM Licenses.
As a matter of fact, most of the newer games being released in mame do require a powerful machine. Try playing mortal kombat on your p200 and see what happens. The box is also designed in such a way that you can play modern pc games as well.
OK, first off I am a true fan of arcade and MAME and I would never do anything to violate that. I make these boxes for those that wish to have the arcade expercience at home, and don't have the time or knowledge to build their own cabinets or boxes.
My website does not say the product is patented, it is pending, I am working with lawyers to see if it is legit. If you take the time to read my reasoning for patenting, maybe you will understand. I was torn between this for quite sometime. After posting messages at www.arcadecontrols.com and mameworld.com I came to the conclusion that I should try it. Everyone I chatted with agreed. This is not final, and I may not even go through with it considering how high the cost is.
There is nothing illegal in the box, or any modified hardware. It is no different than buying up computer parts and piecing one together to sell to a user, like most computer stores do.
My sales are not hi, and I don't expect them to be, I take great pride in each unit that I build for someone. Every piece of the unit is custom designed for the users.
Trust me, I don't have the time to be making 1000's of these and I don't plan on that. I enjoy making people happy that want to relive their childhood.
I built my first mame cabinet almost 4 years ago.
If have questions, please feel free to email me at arcaded@arcadeinabox.com
To set the record straight, in my dealings with BYOAC (www.arcadecontrols.com) and other custom built arcade cabinet sites, no one has ever created a box like this.
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I have no idea who AC is, I am rarely on IRC. That is about all I have to say.
They way I understand it, and I have chatted with many people about this, is like this. If you have purchased a game collection cd from the store and it includes the actually roms running within an emulator, then those roms are legally yours to use. For example, Midway Classics for the PC. Namco Museum series for the PSX. Atari Classics for the pc, etc.. The subject is so gray that it is hard to tell for sure, but this is what many people have told me.
I am working with some programmers on getting a working copy of linux to run well on the box. I don't supply the roms. There are many ways for people to get legal roms, legally.
I totally agree. I have helped a few people build arcade boxes but how they want them. I was just here to answer questions. I have no problems helping out as well.
No roms are distributed with the system. I would never put MAME in jeopardy like that. Do whatever you like, I am 100 percent legit when selling the box. Right down to the microsoft OEM Licenses.
Yes, it has a built in NIC card so you can plug it into your home network or cable modem and play using kaillera.
Actually it is just me, one person building these. I love doing it. I never expected to even get published on slashdot.
As a matter of fact, most of the newer games being released in mame do require a powerful machine. Try playing mortal kombat on your p200 and see what happens. The box is also designed in such a way that you can play modern pc games as well.
OK, first off I am a true fan of arcade and MAME and I would never do anything to violate that. I make these boxes for those that wish to have the arcade expercience at home, and don't have the time or knowledge to build their own cabinets or boxes.
My website does not say the product is patented, it is pending, I am working with lawyers to see if it is legit. If you take the time to read my reasoning for patenting, maybe you will understand. I was torn between this for quite sometime. After posting messages at www.arcadecontrols.com and mameworld.com I came to the conclusion that I should try it. Everyone I chatted with agreed. This is not final, and I may not even go through with it considering how high the cost is.
There is nothing illegal in the box, or any modified hardware. It is no different than buying up computer parts and piecing one together to sell to a user, like most computer stores do.
My sales are not hi, and I don't expect them to be, I take great pride in each unit that I build for someone. Every piece of the unit is custom designed for the users.
Trust me, I don't have the time to be making 1000's of these and I don't plan on that. I enjoy making people happy that want to relive their childhood.
I built my first mame cabinet almost 4 years ago.
If have questions, please feel free to email me at arcaded@arcadeinabox.com
To set the record straight, in my dealings with BYOAC (www.arcadecontrols.com) and other custom built arcade cabinet sites, no one has ever created a box like this.