And don't forget, If you get one of the 1- or 2-slot Neo Geo MVS boards that have the onboard joystick ports, you can use regular Neo Geo home sticks with your SuperNOVA or HGA system right out of the box!!
However, think about this: I just got a 2-slot Neo dedicated cabinet at an auction for $425, in great shape. If you have the space (and in this case I would say, MAKE THE SPACE, GET YOUR PRIORITIES STRAIGHT), you should aim for a full-blown cab . . . definitely the way to go!! Now I need a nice vertical cab for all the shooter boards I've been collecting . . . <IMG SRC="smilies/drool2.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/drool2.gif" border="0">