Nice man, congrats! It looks like it’s in great shape too! So glad you finally got your grail! 🙏🏼 The monitor looks bright and tight too! Great score man! I might have an extra supergun if you want to use it to test your PCB. Let me know. For sure go IL’s you will be happy with them they have the original HAPP competition feel. IL was the manufacturer of the HAPP competition before the suzo / HAPP merger.
Bright and tight indeed! I never heard that phrase until your channel but its the first thing I thought when I saw it lol! I'll get with you about the testing. I think my friend may have a set up. I already got the replacement control panel protector but need to order the controls. Its good to know the history of the IL sticks. Where did you get your marquee replacement from? Was it Szabo or XL Arcade? Thanks again Ralph!
NOT FOR NOTHING, if only I had a good Italian internet buddy named Roadblaster Ralph who could help me track one down like 2 years ago, just waiting to be restored … that’d be frikkin’ SWEET 🤔 😐 😅
@@KillerArcadeGames Haha congrats Chris, super stoked (and a little jealous) for you, bud! So glad that 1995 is FINALLY “Available for your home in 2022!”
Spent hours just watching people playing the damn game back in 1994 (could not afford playing it, at the time) and, now I am 50 year-old, still dreaming of owning this kind of cab ! You lucky "dog", enjoy ! ;))
Keep the dream alive, I almost gave up on it after all the years of not getting one. I still marvel at the machine, it's pretty cool to have it at home. I now have a whole arcade built in my back yard and have air conditioning so I can enjoy it all year.
That is something I personally wanted to experience for a LONG time, because that is my favorite fighting game of all time. I own and played the SNES version, but never the arcade, because they're SO HARD TO FIND! Awesome, man!
I remember playing KI2 and loved the control panel. Almost didn’t want anyone else playing it after I saw the first burn mark. I was soo mad and I didn’t even own it. Hogged it and remember my hands sweating all over the panel from intensity
I haven't seen a Killer instinct machine since 1997, I played a lot on it and of course Samurai Shodown,Wargods,Street fighter 2 CE and Mortal kombat1,2,3, 4 until the arcade market fell, you made a tremendous purchase, enjoy.
You scored a fully working KI in nice condition, plus an extra PCB. Congratulations. You totally deserve it. If you get the other PCB working, you should frame and display it in your game room. I’m Super happy for you. Everything happens for a reason no matter how long it takes. You found a really great deal and I can’t wait to see how it looks after it’s been with you for a year. Great Freaking Job on the pickup.
@@KillerArcadeGames many of those cabinets were too big for the smaller locations... so they were kitted or just trashed. I ran a large arcade when Ki, MK, cruisin, lethal enforcers all came out and they filled the buckets. those were really great days....
@@PDubsArcadeLoft I'm going to keep them all. It gets too hot here in summer to play the arcades. I worry about the hardware running in the heat. But, once I get the Shed-Cade (assuming that's actually going to happen) I'll still keep my A1Us. Its also helpful to stream from the 1Ups since I can capture from them. If I end up needing the space I may sell one or two of them eventually.
OMG I'm jealous AF but happy for u...that game really had a major impact on my life. It helped me to be part of 2 diff worlds...in 1 I was a jock & decent academic student. & In the other I was a super nerd hard core gamer. Idk if any1 remembers Xband, a modem in the mid 90s that allowed SNES &Sega Genesis players to play a handful of games online. But KI not only, in my opinion, revolutionized fighting games (all luv & respect to other davs such as MK, SF & Tekken, etc) BUT it offered far more versatile gameplay style while also introducing us to them boards/levels whatever in a 3D-ish format more like 2.5D if u will...anyways I played so much & was literally addicted to the point at 15 I was winning lots of $$ whether online via SNES XBand or arcades locally. If I could own any cabinet it'd be that. For sure gonna be a man cave addition if I ever collect arcade games. But this one always did hit different, as did MK/MK2 (the latter's were good but not the same initial shock value) so salute dude. Wish we were neighbors. The fun of discovering new juggles or glitches was amazing. Thanks for sharing this, stay blessed & enjoy. PS ULTRAA COMBOO 😎
One of my all time favorites. I don't even want to know how many dang Quarters I pumped into the local Arcade on this thing. I wish I had one two. Looks like its in good shape.
@@KillerArcadeGames I finished both Rush 1 and 2 via emulation for N64 recently. Loved that game as a kid and still do. One day i want to own a Rush cabinet like yours. Good find!
Lol okay, now I know why I have never heard of this game. Watching you said 1994, I was a single dad with 2 kids, going to college full-time, working part time in 1994... My brain was completely overwhelmed...lol
Congratulations on that great Holy Grail purchase!!, definitely my favorite arcade cab, I've always thought that the original sounds different from any emulation, cheers
I recently purchased a war gods cab to convert it into an MK 2 cab and trying to get it out of a converted attic, down stairwells it barely fit, with the help of two other people....let's just say I had to summon the strength of my ancestors to lift the thing, so fucking heavy
Haha I feel your pain. Although, I never moved now down stairs. Since this video I've become far more comfortable with working on these and have found if you remove the monitor and the whole control box, you'll shave off around 100 pounds. Part of me wants that War Gods machine to live on but its really not a very fun game lol.
When you started talking about using $$$ not for an arcade machine you have always wanted I wish I could yell out my window YOU DESERVE THIS ULTRA KILLER MACHINE!!!!! Congratulations on this one and you are so lucky to be able to get an og box that isnt a 1up box ( which is still good for me )
Glad you finally got one bud. Its my favourite game of all time too. I’ve got KI1 and KI2 cabs, both signed by Kev Bayliss of Rare, lead on art design, motion capture, character development and voice artist for both games.
Nice!! You weren’t joking when ya said check my video tomorrow about this game! Nice pick up congratulations! It’s nice seeing other people who truly appreciate this awesome game! This is truly a GEM, I am now 37 and still enjoy playing this game.
Thats true, we do a lot of complaining here in Texas haha. We've actually had some really nice days lately. I've been going out on bike rides the past couple days. But its getting cold again tomorrow.
Enjoy! I had such a huge smile on my face when hearing that start up screen... I wish I had one of these too, hopefully the deluxe 1up arcade version will be released in europe soon.
Again, congrats on finally getting your childhood dream Killer Instinct cabinet man! And also for the other two racing ones you got before that. Looking forward to seeing the progress of lightly restoring your Killer Instinct. Enjoy man and happy gaming!
@@KillerArcadeGames Since we are all out of space in this hobby, you can add a KI2 board and a switcher to this if you want to. I sold my dedicated KI2 and this was my workaround for it. Not having space sucks. th-cam.com/video/raHYpPrEd-M/w-d-xo.html
I use to own a K2 cabinet that was originally a k1 cabinet that you can tell they slapped the k2 decals on top of and also still had the k1 hard drive inside. So all I had to do is swap over and I had technically both games. But I sold the cabinet years ago. But I did buy it directly from a local arcade off the floor. Lol
Thank you Mike! Its something I've been seriously looking into since 2005 but kept holding off because of space limitations. Once I started buying real cabs I figured I better just make room and get it now before they become too rare.
That looks great man. Congrats! I'm happy for you since we all know how much you love the game. Always nice to splurge a bit on something that means a lot to you and isn't just a random collectable or FOMO pickup. Worth the money for sure.
So happy for you. It's a great feeling to finally capture your dream arcade cabinet. Still today, I can't believe I have an original K I too. We both have a passion for Killer Instinct and it never goes away. Enjoy playing that full size K I and spending a little TLC on it.
I don’t know for sure. I’ve heard varying numbers. $4000 up to $6000. I did hear that KI was more expensive than most games around that time. Possibly because it was the first to have a hard drive.
Just came across your channel- Killer score you got here. This cabinet has always been one that I would snag as well. I remember this cabinet being sooo loud in the arcade. Those combos climbing in volume was always so good.
I got very lucky on this deal. The sound is unbelievable. Those speakers are shockingly loud. It was always loud in arcades but when its in your house, my ears feel like they're bleeding on half volume lol!
I'm sure it wasn't a huge surprise to some who follow the channel haha. What else would I get that excited for?! Thanks Frank! You've been around a long time on the channel and I appreciate it.
Thanks again for reaching out about selling this! I was scrounging for cab but you saved the day. One of the replacement parts arrived today but I'm still waiting on more. I can't wait to get it fixed up a little more. Its still in great condition as it is though.
Yeah it happened really quickly. Actually, I think it was less than a year. I got Hydro Thunder in April last year! I can't believe how fast my addiction got out of control hahah!
I just found this channel and I am so pumped! I grew up playing KI with my best friend in the arcade and then coming home to play it on the SNES! I am from Texas too lol Texas cold that made me laugh cause i know what you mean.
Very nice machine, Im glad for you that you could find and buy it. About the smoking... It is part of the machine and you should embrace it, its part of its history. I have build my own arcade because I could not find an arcade to buy and Im smoking on it constantly, what a pleasure it is to be smoking on my own arcade but don't put sigs on the T-mold because thats a big nono and is worth 1 kick to the balls in my house :)
Hahah it bothers me but it is cool to see evidence of its time in service. I know a lot of people got to enjoy the game. The local arcade I went to as a kid wouldn't allow smoking so all their games were in near perfect condition. I think I got spoiled lol.
Killer instinct was so incredible back then, and now!
Nice man, congrats! It looks like it’s in great shape too! So glad you finally got your grail! 🙏🏼 The monitor looks bright and tight too! Great score man! I might have an extra supergun if you want to use it to test your PCB. Let me know. For sure go IL’s you will be happy with them they have the original HAPP competition feel. IL was the manufacturer of the HAPP competition before the suzo / HAPP merger.
I agree about the iL joysticks. I have them on my KI and Happ Competitions on my MKII and the iL feel much nicer.
Bright and tight indeed! I never heard that phrase until your channel but its the first thing I thought when I saw it lol! I'll get with you about the testing. I think my friend may have a set up. I already got the replacement control panel protector but need to order the controls. Its good to know the history of the IL sticks. Where did you get your marquee replacement from? Was it Szabo or XL Arcade? Thanks again Ralph!
NOT FOR NOTHING, if only I had a good Italian internet buddy named Roadblaster Ralph who could help me track one down like 2 years ago, just waiting to be restored … that’d be frikkin’ SWEET 🤔 😐 😅
@@KillerArcadeGames What ROM version is it?
@@KillerArcadeGames Haha congrats Chris, super stoked (and a little jealous) for you, bud! So glad that 1995 is FINALLY “Available for your home in 2022!”
That’s so badass how it has the four quarters on the screen. That represented who was next to play.
Hahah I didn't intend on leaving those there but I was testing the coin mechs and forgot. It worked out nicely though.
Killer instinct was such a good arcade game.
Love killer instinct, still playing it emulated on raspberry pie
Which version of Pi do you have? Asking because my 3b won't run Killer Instinct.
You found yourself a gem there if you ask me it's an awesome condition minor little bumps and bruises that can be fixed no problems
Yeah I got really lucky!
Spent hours just watching people playing the damn game back in 1994 (could not afford playing it, at the time) and, now I am 50 year-old, still dreaming of owning this kind of cab ! You lucky "dog", enjoy ! ;))
Keep the dream alive, I almost gave up on it after all the years of not getting one. I still marvel at the machine, it's pretty cool to have it at home. I now have a whole arcade built in my back yard and have air conditioning so I can enjoy it all year.
Haha ! Sounds great and I am sincerely happy for you ! And thanks for the kind words and taking the time to answer, take care ! 😉
That is something I personally wanted to experience for a LONG time, because that is my favorite fighting game of all time. I own and played the SNES version, but never the arcade, because they're SO HARD TO FIND! Awesome, man!
There's one living at an arcade in Puyallup Washington called flipoff. My favorite too. I visit the arcade often just for this game.
I remember playing KI2 and loved the control panel. Almost didn’t want anyone else playing it after I saw the first burn mark. I was soo mad and I didn’t even own it. Hogged it and remember my hands sweating all over the panel from intensity
I hate when they ruin these works of art. There all gone now though, I redid the control panel and the t molding.
I haven't seen a Killer instinct machine since 1997, I played a lot on it and of course Samurai Shodown,Wargods,Street fighter 2 CE and Mortal kombat1,2,3, 4 until the arcade market fell, you made a tremendous purchase, enjoy.
Thats a great line up of games. I haven't seen a War Gods since around that time lol. That one never pops up in arcades anymore. Thanks!
You scored a fully working KI in nice condition, plus an extra PCB. Congratulations. You totally deserve it. If you get the other PCB working, you should frame and display it in your game room. I’m Super happy for you. Everything happens for a reason no matter how long it takes. You found a really great deal and I can’t wait to see how it looks after it’s been with you for a year. Great Freaking Job on the pickup.
Thank you very much, I really appreciate the kind words. I'm grateful for the patience and the seller lol!
Kom Kom Kom Kombo Breaker!!!! ✊😁 Uuuuuuuutttttttraaaaaa COMBO!!! 👊😆 Was so awesome in the arcades! Noisy as anything too!
Hahah he's got to be the best video game announcer ever!
2022 Xmas came quite early for you lol. I am happy for you. Blessings from the Bahamas as always. Fight on!
Way early! Thanks HMM!
This was my favorite arcade fighting game of the 90s.. I was a teen then. Time sure flies. Thanks for the video
Yeah its crazy to think this cabinet is going to be 28 years old soon.
Very cool pick up. I would put a doll rod cut to size and counter sunk before bondo or putty.
Thanks, I need to decide how far I want to go on the repairs at the moment. It will be in my garage and I don't want to get any new damage on it.
I think on the moment you saw it, it was golden light out of the sky on you and a voice doing Halleluja.
Hahahah you're right.
Oh wow! It was such an exciting time for gaming back then. Games like KI were such a step up. 😎👍
It was. The game is so impressive. I ended up buying a KI2 as well and built an arcade in my backyard so I can have them all in AC.
@@KillerArcadeGames Was literally looking at your KI 2 video thumbnail 😎👌
Been in the arcade business for 25 years, I’ve sent many of those to the land fill.... wish I had them back now
Oh god...they really used to send those to the trash?! Were they dead/beyond repair?
@@KillerArcadeGames many of those cabinets were too big for the smaller locations... so they were kitted or just trashed. I ran a large arcade when Ki, MK, cruisin, lethal enforcers all came out and they filled the buckets. those were really great days....
Very Happy For You!
Thanks Pdubs! Its such a good feeling to finally have it.
@@KillerArcadeGames now what do you do with your modded KI cabs? Only play KI on the big boy?
@@PDubsArcadeLoft I'm going to keep them all. It gets too hot here in summer to play the arcades. I worry about the hardware running in the heat. But, once I get the Shed-Cade (assuming that's actually going to happen) I'll still keep my A1Us. Its also helpful to stream from the 1Ups since I can capture from them. If I end up needing the space I may sell one or two of them eventually.
OMG I'm jealous AF but happy for u...that game really had a major impact on my life. It helped me to be part of 2 diff worlds...in 1 I was a jock & decent academic student. & In the other I was a super nerd hard core gamer. Idk if any1 remembers Xband, a modem in the mid 90s that allowed SNES &Sega Genesis players to play a handful of games online. But KI not only, in my opinion, revolutionized fighting games (all luv & respect to other davs such as MK, SF & Tekken, etc) BUT it offered far more versatile gameplay style while also introducing us to them boards/levels whatever in a 3D-ish format more like 2.5D if u will...anyways I played so much & was literally addicted to the point at 15 I was winning lots of $$ whether online via SNES XBand or arcades locally. If I could own any cabinet it'd be that. For sure gonna be a man cave addition if I ever collect arcade games. But this one always did hit different, as did MK/MK2 (the latter's were good but not the same initial shock value) so salute dude. Wish we were neighbors. The fun of discovering new juggles or glitches was amazing. Thanks for sharing this, stay blessed & enjoy. PS
ULTRAA COMBOO 😎
Whoa, available at home in 95!!! Can wait!!
That’s awesome, congrats!
Thanks! Its still unreal at times. Now, I just need to get the KI Arcade1Up and I'll have 3 KI cabs haha!
One of my all time favorites. I don't even want to know how many dang Quarters I pumped into the local Arcade on this thing. I wish I had one two. Looks like its in good shape.
That RUSH CABINET THOUGH!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍
Its so much fun! I'm actually just getting home from work and about to go out there to play some before it gets super cold lol.
@@KillerArcadeGames I finished both Rush 1 and 2 via emulation for N64 recently. Loved that game as a kid and still do. One day i want to own a Rush cabinet like yours. Good find!
Congrats man! It’s nice to see good things happen to great people that help others out in the gaming community.
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words.
I'm so jealous! The only other real arcade cabinet I MIGHT rather have is killer instinct 2
It would be nice to have both next to each other. The color schemes are so different but they compliment each other.
Lol okay, now I know why I have never heard of this game. Watching you said 1994, I was a single dad with 2 kids, going to college full-time, working part time in 1994... My brain was completely overwhelmed...lol
Wow you must have been real busy haha. I was 11 so I had plenty of time to obsess haha.
Congrats Chirs I'm Glade you found a killer instinct cab .
Thanks Jake!
Congratulations on that great Holy Grail purchase!!, definitely my favorite arcade cab, I've always thought that the original sounds different from any emulation, cheers
The speakers in the real cabs always have a different sound from PC speakers or whatever else is used. They're SO loud.
3:57 Quarters on the glass . Priceless
hahah that was left there by accident while testing the coin mechs. But it worked out as a nod to the past!
Congrats on the pickup! So awesome!
Thanks Jason!
Very nice Killer Arcade Games! I'm a fan of the full size cabinets as well.
I wish I could have a bunch but they were not built for home use, they're so massive lol.
Congratulations, I’ve been trying to get a hold of one of these for years.
Thanks Arthur, I'm still shocked that I own this occasionally. I'm now in the process of getting a building out back to house all of my games!
I recently purchased a war gods cab to convert it into an MK 2 cab and trying to get it out of a converted attic, down stairwells it barely fit, with the help of two other people....let's just say I had to summon the strength of my ancestors to lift the thing, so fucking heavy
Haha I feel your pain. Although, I never moved now down stairs. Since this video I've become far more comfortable with working on these and have found if you remove the monitor and the whole control box, you'll shave off around 100 pounds. Part of me wants that War Gods machine to live on but its really not a very fun game lol.
Awesome man!! You lucky. Its great condition.
Thanks! I'm really happy with the purchase.
When you started talking about using $$$ not for an arcade machine you have always wanted I wish I could yell out my window YOU DESERVE THIS ULTRA KILLER MACHINE!!!!! Congratulations on this one and you are so lucky to be able to get an og box that isnt a 1up box ( which is still good for me )
Dude I've always wanted my own ki cabinet. That's awesome you finally got yours man congrats.
Me too, its great to finally have it. Thanks
Glad you finally got one bud. Its my favourite game of all time too. I’ve got KI1 and KI2 cabs, both signed by Kev Bayliss of Rare, lead on art design, motion capture, character development and voice artist for both games.
Wow, I don't think I know of anyone with an autographed cab! Thats a cool one. Thanks for watching!
Incredible!
Nice!! You weren’t joking when ya said check my video tomorrow about this game! Nice pick up congratulations! It’s nice seeing other people who truly appreciate this awesome game! This is truly a GEM, I am now 37 and still enjoy playing this game.
I wanted to spoil it but I had to keep it a secret lol. The game still hypnotizes me. I can just watch that attract mode and be in love..
Congrats KAG!!!
Thank you Bee!
Finally someone getting a REAL KI cabinet! Congrats!!
Yeah! Thanks!
I’m glad you actually got a real arcade, not those cheap 1up everyone’s buying. Those things are going to be worthless and will need repairs soon.
Thanks, I may be getting the A1U version too lol! Out of curiosity, the online play and a chance to review/compare it to the original.
Nice cab, if you want that monitor to last you longer you need to turn down the brightness on that bad boy. Great purchase
I'll look into that. I haven't messed with that setting yet.
Absolutely incredible you got your holy grail! Congratulations
Thanks, I am still pretty amazed I got it myself.
Looks clean I've never owned the legit cabinet I own the pcb and at one time put in in a big blue cabinet.
That PCB is so valuable! I actually like putting PCBs in A1U cabs. If you don't have room for a full sized cab its a great substitute.
Duuuude. Killer Instinct next to Rush: The Rock? You officially own my two dream arcade cabinets.
Those three cabs are my favorites so I'm really happy to have them all.
Congratulations man. You deserve the views with the quality content. Can't wait to see some playthroughs on it
Thanks Zach! I appreciate all the support over the years! You'll see some gameplay soon.
So interesting how it’s either super hot or super cold in Texas
Thats true, we do a lot of complaining here in Texas haha. We've actually had some really nice days lately. I've been going out on bike rides the past couple days. But its getting cold again tomorrow.
Hobokag look, I'm all for it man! I'm super hyped for you dude. Congrats!
OMG! So happy for you Chris!! Congratulations!
Thanks!
Awesome. Congratulations!
Thanks Ty!
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An idea for another video... How to turn your camper shell into an insulated urban camping motel 🤔🤔
Haha I forgot I showed that. If I travel to pick up an arcade again, I may show the process of changing it from work truck to bed and bathroom. 😂
Enjoy! I had such a huge smile on my face when hearing that start up screen... I wish I had one of these too, hopefully the deluxe 1up arcade version will be released in europe soon.
Thanks! I hope they do ship those over there.
Congrats on that pickup! It's in really good shape considering it's still mainly stock. Happy that you got your Eleanor!
Thanks MOAT! I'm excited to have it.
Again, congrats on finally getting your childhood dream Killer Instinct cabinet man! And also for the other two racing ones you got before that. Looking forward to seeing the progress of lightly restoring your Killer Instinct. Enjoy man and happy gaming!
Thanks, I'll have a couple clean up and restore videos coming soon. Rush is getting it's own little video.
@@KillerArcadeGames No problem man, anytime. I'll keep checking in.
A proper KI cabinet. U got the Juice now.
Yeah! Thanks for watching John!
Make sure the fan is working!
It is! They actually replaced it recently.
@@KillerArcadeGames Since we are all out of space in this hobby, you can add a KI2 board and a switcher to this if you want to. I sold my dedicated KI2 and this was my workaround for it. Not having space sucks. th-cam.com/video/raHYpPrEd-M/w-d-xo.html
Congratulations on your KI machine. I am glad you found it. I know you have been looking for a while.. It is like being a proud parent.
This is my son, he's 27 years old, weighs 400 pounds...I'm very proud hahah! Thanks!
Hopefully we get a live stream soon of the new machine and congratulations my man.
Thanks! I'm going to stream soon for sure!
the arcade1up pro version is 1k plus tax. For slightly more you got the real thing not the toy replica. I'd say that's a win.
Happy for you lad now go enjoy yourself. Ultra combo!
Thanks!!
I use to own a K2 cabinet that was originally a k1 cabinet that you can tell they slapped the k2 decals on top of and also still had the k1 hard drive inside. So all I had to do is swap over and I had technically both games. But I sold the cabinet years ago. But I did buy it directly from a local arcade off the floor. Lol
Why does that intro give me goosebumps?
Congrats dude! So cool to see someone achieve a dream and clearly noone deserves an original KI more than you! Enjoy!
Thank you Mike! Its something I've been seriously looking into since 2005 but kept holding off because of space limitations. Once I started buying real cabs I figured I better just make room and get it now before they become too rare.
Hi From CHILE im huge FAN of Killer Instinct... and i will buy someday a original ARCADE to.
That looks great man. Congrats! I'm happy for you since we all know how much you love the game. Always nice to splurge a bit on something that means a lot to you and isn't just a random collectable or FOMO pickup. Worth the money for sure.
Thanks! Yeah I guess this is a collectable but at least it can be played. It should only rise in value too!
It’s a pretty unique find since it has a mechanical HDD that can actually die over 20yo 👍
Yeah, what’s funny is I just picked up a KI2 that has the original drive in it too!
Happy for you man. You got it you finally got it.
Thank you UAG!!
Awesome! Enjoy!!
Thanks!
So happy for you. It's a great feeling to finally capture your dream arcade cabinet. Still today, I can't believe I have an original K I too. We both have a passion for Killer Instinct and it never goes away. Enjoy playing that full size K I and spending a little TLC on it.
Thanks Dwayne! We're real KI buddies now haha.
@@KillerArcadeGames Lol We are K I brothers.
Nice grab man! Everyone working on KIs but me!
Thanks! I've felt like everyone had a KI but me for so long now haha. I'm finally part of the club!
That is indeed the holy grail!!!
Yep! I’m still shocked that I own it lol. I walk out there and look at it like “holy hell, I have a KI cab!”
Great Vid as always!!! Hey, Do you know what was the original price of Killer Instinct arcade cabinet back in 1994?
I don’t know for sure. I’ve heard varying numbers. $4000 up to $6000. I did hear that KI was more expensive than most games around that time. Possibly because it was the first to have a hard drive.
Congrats man! Finally!!
Hoping for lots of gameplay 😊
Thanks, its been a long time coming. I'll do some live streams and gameplay soon!
Just came across your channel- Killer score you got here.
This cabinet has always been one that I would snag as well. I remember this cabinet being sooo loud in the arcade. Those combos climbing in volume was always so good.
I got very lucky on this deal. The sound is unbelievable. Those speakers are shockingly loud. It was always loud in arcades but when its in your house, my ears feel like they're bleeding on half volume lol!
Florida, of course it was smoked around 🤣
Looks really nice, glad your dream came true
ohhhhh man!!! Congratulations bud!! now you need the Gaming Shed built in the backyard!! looks sweet too
Thanks Fred, I'm trying to get bids on the shed. Its been tough getting anyone to call me back.
I’m glad you found your cabinet. I’m happy for you bro.
Thanks Tyrone, I'm beyond happy about this one.
Awesome score mate. Been wanting this machine myself since playing the week it came out. Can't wait to see it restored.
Cheers from Australia.
Good luck on finding one, Do you see many in your area for sale? I assume they must have shipped a lot over there during the arcade days.
Congratulations!! Now it time to put your hi scrore on it
Already on it! I need to fill up all of the spots for each character though.
That's awesome man. I got my killer instinct arcade1up on January 15th.. I love this game. I haven't played it in foreverrrrr
Congrats on that! I still want to get one for the online play.
That's awesome.
Thanks!
For sure you'll I'll always beat you on your actual cabinet + your arcade 1up version too.
Do you have the 1Up version?
@@KillerArcadeGames Yup I have it. After you rejected to sell me your arcade 1up build a year ago, I bought 1. But my skills don't go away. 🫡
I’ll probably be doing a KI online play stream soon, you should join us! I’ll post about it a few days before the stream. What’s your username?
I was thinking this might be what it was congratulations happy for you!
I'm sure it wasn't a huge surprise to some who follow the channel haha. What else would I get that excited for?! Thanks Frank! You've been around a long time on the channel and I appreciate it.
@@KillerArcadeGames your welcome! Now we look forward to your youtube vids playing on the real cab!
Awesome man! So happy your pleased with it overall! Can’t wait to see your videos on restoring back to its true form!
Thanks again for reaching out about selling this! I was scrounging for cab but you saved the day. One of the replacement parts arrived today but I'm still waiting on more. I can't wait to get it fixed up a little more. Its still in great condition as it is though.
@@KillerArcadeGames no problem man! Enjoy!
Congrats on your holy grail
Thanks James!
And within about 1.5 years, the Trifecta is complete. Congrats!
Yeah it happened really quickly. Actually, I think it was less than a year. I got Hydro Thunder in April last year! I can't believe how fast my addiction got out of control hahah!
I remember when this landed in my home town I would stand there for hours watching others play when my money ran out
I'd stare at this thing for hours myself. The attract mode was exciting enough haha.
Awesome chris
Thanks Riley!
I KNEW IT !!! CONGRATS MAN
I had a feeling a lot of people could guess haha!
I'm so jealous!! Great find!
I just found this channel and I am so pumped! I grew up playing KI with my best friend in the arcade and then coming home to play it on the SNES! I am from Texas too lol Texas cold that made me laugh cause i know what you mean.
Awesome! It’s starting to look like our 6 weeks of winter is already ending haha!
Very nice machine, Im glad for you that you could find and buy it. About the smoking... It is part of the machine and you should embrace it, its part of its history. I have build my own arcade because I could not find an arcade to buy and Im smoking on it constantly, what a pleasure it is to be smoking on my own arcade but don't put sigs on the T-mold because thats a big nono and is worth 1 kick to the balls in my house :)
Haha I ended up replacing all of the t molding and the control deck is essentially new.
Congrats dude! Amazing.
Chris I have been waiting for this day for a long time congratulations man
You and me both! Thanks for the support!
Looks great, get you some 409 and a black sharpee!👍
I think that will help a lot.
Big congrats man!!!
Thanks Wayne!
Im so jealous. Enjoy mate
Thanks Matt!
Love the cigarette burn marks! Got em on my Donkey Kong. Like being in a real old skool arcade 🚬 👾
Hahah it bothers me but it is cool to see evidence of its time in service. I know a lot of people got to enjoy the game. The local arcade I went to as a kid wouldn't allow smoking so all their games were in near perfect condition. I think I got spoiled lol.
Very nice, very happy for you. Your days of playing MAME is over !
Thanks Long Ann! I'll still play it on MAME occasionally but having the option for the real thing is great.