Virtua Fighter 2 Cab

Konig · Mar 6, 2006

Im thinking of picking up a VF-2 Dedicated cab with part of my tax money this year. Im trying to get at least one new cab a year this way.

I was wondering if any of you own one, and if there is anything I should know about it before hand.
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Also, I was wondering what other games can be used in this cab? Is the monitor specific to the Sgea system for example?

Spike Spiegel · Mar 6, 2006

Here's one thing to know: that game rocked when it came out. But seriously, it's a high res game, is it not? Also, you won't need a kick harness..... um.... you can go to wwwklov.com to find more about it. I don't think there's anything special about the cab. No CD rom or HD.

Konig · Mar 6, 2006

its a favorite of mine for sure, I wanted a VF-1 also, but decided to go with VF-2 for more play value.

I was wondering if the different Sega "Model Systems" plug up to this cabs harnesses or what?

3xChaos · Mar 6, 2006

I'm pretty sure the monitor is medium res so you won't be able to play too many games on this cabinet.

EDIT: Yep it's medium res. KLOV has this under conversion class of unique and some of the games can be found in the KLOV description:

http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?letter=V&game_id=10329

If you convert it to JAMMA, you will only be able to play JAMMA games that use medium res monitors (like BLITZ).

3xChaos
Michael

Spike Spiegel · Mar 6, 2006

Oh man, medium res? That sucks... just leave it VF2, and you won't have a problem. For the most part, that's what I like doing. I have one cab and keep it one game always.... so, don't sweat it.

Dr. Jigglin · Mar 7, 2006

Sega Model hardware usues 24khz medium resolution and more than likely a monitor that supports 24khz is going to support 15khz low resolution aswell.

Konig · Mar 7, 2006

Im not wanting to jam a bunch of different PCBs in it. If anything I figured I would hook up a Tekken Tag board inside as a secondary game. My 4 slot MVS cab also has a CPS2 in it...that covers all my 2D fighter needs.

I wanted VF-2 and TekTag as my 3D fighter setup. Im not going to do a general use Jamma cab until after this one I think. I do eventually need something for all old PCB games though

would the VF-2 monitor auto switch when using a different frequency? Or is the type of thing you have to setup somehow on the unit itself?

Dr. Jigglin · Mar 7, 2006

seeing as it would be a monitor from the VF-2 time frame, I'd say it would be a manual switch between resolutions, my New Astro City monitor is dual res but you need to manually change the resolution.

To change the resolution on a manual change monitor you need to go to the monitor chassis board and find a connector with "24"or "24khz" next to it and then unplug that and plug it onto the 15khz pins.

Please do it when the monitor is off

Pingu · Mar 8, 2006

I have some older modelX sega cabs as well and I do it as lachlan says. SEGA uses some nice Nanano chassis with Mitsubishi tubes.

SuperPang · Mar 8, 2006

Ask Matsu if he ever gets any New Astro City or Astro City 2's wired for model 2. I bet he does.

Konig · Mar 8, 2006

I haven't seen this cab in person yet, but the pics look good. They have it for $1,100.... but I think I can get it for 900-950 if I throw down cash and bring a van like last time with the MVS.

As long as I can get at least Tekken in there in a dual setup of sorts it will be well worth the time and money.

I thought about those Jap Sega cabs, but I'm just too nostalgic for stand ups to get a sit down unit.

SuperPang · Mar 8, 2006

Um, I hope it's a deluxe for that price

Neco_Coneco · Mar 8, 2006

Even if this has killer shipping it might be a better deal:

http://cgi.ebay.com/VIRTUA-FIGHTER-...259131600QQcategoryZ13716QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Konig · Mar 8, 2006

Yeah I saw that one ... but 4 days is too soon for me. I haven't received my tax refund yet. I wouldn't feel comfortable bidding on one I cant see up close before hand too. At least when you pick one up in person you can haggle and spend some time looking the machine over.

even if I came out 100-150 more...I don't really care, its worth the peace of mind IMO.

JONESGFX · Mar 18, 2006

hold out man, I own a dedicated VF 2 and even was able to score the metal topper for it after months of hunting... VF2' s come up on ebay enough to wait for your tax money, there are a few now with damn good prices. Even with HIGH shipping you can get a better deal than 900 bucks I believe. Also remember this, the VF2 cab ( same as VF1, virtua cop etc) is CRAZY HEAVY. 425 pounds... keep that in mind as where you are moving it to.

Konig · Mar 18, 2006

I do a lot of freight shipping at my shop, excess of 1,000 lbs usually. I would think I could get a good deal if the owner would crate it correctly and for a reasonable price.

whats the metal top? have pics?

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