Hi future colleagues
I have been thinking in the last weeks to get my first cab, and decided that I will go for a Blast City.
However, I have a few questions that I would like to sort out before I place my order.
Could you please light and guide me on the below. I know some of these questions are really for newbies but the more I read the more I am confused so better ask directly
1. Measures. My bedroom's door is 70 cms long, is there a way to fit through it removing the control panel? How long is the cab without it, and is it something complicated to disassemble/assemble it? (this is my first cab and I have no experience at all).
2. From what I have read, Blast City comes with a Toshiba Nanao 2930 or 2931 monitor. I think 2930 is not autosync, but 2931 is. Is that correct? Which would be the best choice?
3. How do you guys deal with with the autosync? I intend to plug a PC (at first it will be a 2010 laptop until I decide the final specs), and I would like to play not only classics but also more recent games via MAME/Hyperspin (VF2 onwards, Killer Instinct, some DC and Atomiswave titles, until SF4 and MK9) so for that goal, do I need to be switching manually from 15khz to 31 all the time or will the monitor do it itself? What is recommended?
4. I read some people turns off the PC to avoid the bios high display and once Windows starts turn on the monitor to avoid damaging it. Is there a recommended way to do so more automatically (or even remotely), adding some delay to the monitor power up.
5. Is it posible to play newer games (lets say SF4 for instance) even in 15khz to avoid manual switching? (As I read, autosync can damage the monitor permanently, thats why I am asking). Is there a big difference in image quality?
6. Regarding buttons, the panel is 2x6 plus 1P start and 2P start. Is there a way to configure extra buttons without physically adding these (I would like to keep the original layout). For instance a button to insert coins, or a combination of buttons to power on/off the whole machine. I guess JPAC can do that?
7. Replacements. What are the most common issues with the Blast, and is it still posible to replace the parts damaged (I am located in Europe).
8. Marquees. Where to find customized marquees?
I was not aware I had that much questions until I wrote them just now
I'd really appreciate your inputs on these and I look forward to become a member of this club!
While I set up the PC I have 2 jamma boards which I will enjoy playing, Final Final Fight and Golden Axe Revenge of Death Adder
Many thanks!!!