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Here is where I am at. Live in an apartment so space is tight and needed everything to be able to move into the closet. I’ve got SNES, N64, Wii mini, Sega Genesis, PS2, a vcr, receiver and stereo speakers, Extron switcher, and playing them all on a Sony PVM14L5. The rack is from Amazon and most are hooked up via RGB.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Also here is the back side. Still a mess but better than it was in the beginning ha.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I wonder how much time you invested to build this setup

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Not as bad as you would think actually. I collected all the gaming hardware over time. Cables and tv and such. Last piece was the shelving. Took about a day to get everything set up and another day of tweaking and cable management.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Interesting. Just by looking at the picture I thought it was much more than just two days. Thanks for sharing!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

nice, i have one of those carts too and put some hanging canvas organizers on the back to put controllers and stuff in. however, i wouldn't be able to see a thing happening on that monitor without being a couple feet away (like at a desk)- how close do you sit to it??

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I usually do a few different things. Including sitting on the floor with the kids and the tv about 3 or 4 feet away or pull it up next to the couch and play. Eventually I’ll get a bigger one as well but for now it suits my needs and those 800 scan lines look gorgeous lol.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This setup is nice. It's also interesting that I've never heard of Wii mini but I was a PlayStation kid :)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

It flew under my radar for a long time as well. I got it for a steal.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Nice! It reminds me of teachers bringing in the TV for a class and having the usual fight with channels and inputs for the next 3-5 minutes.

Do you wheel it back to its parking spot when unused?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Ha yes I do wheel it back away. When I bring it out for my kids I tell them this is what it was like back in my day!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

SICK Extron switch!! I used to install those in media centers and theaters!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks! I got it for a steal and it’s totally overkill but hoping to expand someday!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That is so dang cool, how do you get games if you're looking for a specific one?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Lol for me, the key is not have specific games in mind as they’ve gotten so expensive. So I hit up used and retro shops and just see what piques my interest.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Very nice! I’m seeing a SNES, N64, VCR, Genesis?, and a vertically stood PS2? Am I missing anything?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Also the wii mini!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)
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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Nice rack 😏

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Oh man that is awesome!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Getting real "wheeling in the cart for movie day in school" memories, except those were a lot less cool than this is.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I tried to make it as cool and nerdy as possible ha

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

This is amazing. Love it. Cables are managed too.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I need that setup! Love the cart.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Appreciate it! It’s a blast to use!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I wonder what happens when this rig goes 88 mph.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Cool setup, but just want to call out I'd be careful about ventilation.

Like the speaker on the AVR is probably making it get a bit hotter.

The SNES on top of the VCR may be blocking a bunch of vents.

Not sure the CRT has intake vents on the side but the PS2 flush up against it might not be great.

Just something to watch out for, don't want all that retro equipment dying prematurely!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If the cart doesn't have a name already, go with Mario or Crash Team. Nice setup.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I like Crash Team

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

With a setup like this, how much sex do you get?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Surprising if I say not a lot

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

It’s ok I have my games to keep me happy ha

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think this needs an NSFW tag.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

😆 appreciate it. It is sexy!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

All you're missing is an over head projector.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Oooo good idea! I need to look into that ha

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It looks like a setup that you wave your hands like you’re casting a spell a lot before making a decision

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

It can be really tough to decide not gonna lie. Just depends on my mood and feeling of time I want to play in

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Is N64 Mortal Kombat any good?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

It probably is but I’m not good at it