Hi All,
Figured I'd throw a few bits in...
Been a console gamer/collector for over 20 years, and have always loved arcades, so now that I'm making 6-figs I can finally upgrade to the real thing.
I've owned a Neo Geo MVS dedicated 6-slot cabinet for over 6 years, but am still pretty much a noob when it comes to arcade electronics. That, and the fact that I always wanted to get into the Naomi is what brought me here.
I'm 37, married (for 10 years in a few weeks) and have two boys, 4 (on Friday) and 2 (next month.) We have two dogs (a whippet and a greyhound - lazy shiites.)
6'4", 245 (up a little from 230, dammit - need to lay off the soda)
I was recently promoted within my department to Assistant Director (as of 9/1); I'm the Operations Director for a research institute at The University of Texas at Austin (in, you guessed it - Texas.)
Yes, it's hotter than young love here. I'm a transplant, grew up in upstate New York and moved here about 10 years ago.
Other than my family and friends, I love (in no particular order):
video games
movies
hockey
soccer
The Smiths
Lush (the ex-band, not the occupation - though I do like a bit o' boozin' now and then)
Ultimately, I would like to own a personal arcade of favorites (classics and "exchangeable game" machines like Naomi, etc.)
My short term goal in the hobby is to obtain a Japanese style New Net City or Net City cabinet, and become more familar with the inner workings (oh, and play it a lot.)
I would like to eventually own 4 (one for horizontal games, one for vertical shooters, one dedicated gun cabinet, one dedicated driving cabinet.)
This board has been great for the most part - a lot of knowledge here, some friendly folks and a great way to spend money.
Thanks for having me, and I apprecaite the help and patience.