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<blockquote data-quote="Byte" data-source="post: 276231" data-attributes="member: 1509"><p>That would be cool. Maybe a bit of competition can drive prices down. If they can use robotics/automation to do manufacturing, and are targeting the home enthusiast market as well (e.g. one with a lower-cost "standardized" cabinet design (not as in artwork but the physical makeup), less robust, without coin slots and associated hardware, modified ROM with only free mode, etc.). Main thing: it plays the same, so it will need to have the same components, except gimmicks like the fan on Whirlwind which don't need to be in the home version and don't affect gameplay too much.</p><p></p><p>Since you can't lower gravity by 25% I'm not sure 3/4 size cabinets (like Arcade 1UP offers) will work as well, but that's also something that can be tested.</p><p></p><p>Possibly the home versions could be sold through (via, not necessarily by) Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Amazon etc. websites to tap these unexplored markets. If they're lucky it's going to be the next cool nerdy thing to have in your rec room, home bar, office lunch room, etc.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Byte, post: 276231, member: 1509"] That would be cool. Maybe a bit of competition can drive prices down. If they can use robotics/automation to do manufacturing, and are targeting the home enthusiast market as well (e.g. one with a lower-cost "standardized" cabinet design (not as in artwork but the physical makeup), less robust, without coin slots and associated hardware, modified ROM with only free mode, etc.). Main thing: it plays the same, so it will need to have the same components, except gimmicks like the fan on Whirlwind which don't need to be in the home version and don't affect gameplay too much. Since you can't lower gravity by 25% I'm not sure 3/4 size cabinets (like Arcade 1UP offers) will work as well, but that's also something that can be tested. Possibly the home versions could be sold through (via, not necessarily by) Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Amazon etc. websites to tap these unexplored markets. If they're lucky it's going to be the next cool nerdy thing to have in your rec room, home bar, office lunch room, etc. [/QUOTE]
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