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Title: Is it worth it?
Post by: Wesley910 on February 16, 2024, 06:32:38 PM
I picked a lot of games and this game maker was part of it, it seems to be missing the main board but everything else is there-
is it worth it to source a board and chips for this for a reasonable price?

Title: Re: Is it worth it?
Post by: Tilt on February 16, 2024, 06:46:11 PM
Do you mean working or as is?  Location can also make a difference in value. 

Just for reference I bought a working 13" Gamemaker in Michigan a couple of months back for $550.  It had a new LCD monitor and came with two extra (working) MPU boards and a couple of other small parts.  I think I got a good deal on it, but that's probably a fair price for a working one with a CRT around here.



Title: Re: Is it worth it?
Post by: Wesley910 on February 16, 2024, 07:17:48 PM
I would say I have just under 200 in it if I average out what was paid for the lot- how much would it cost for a main board and chips? also, I have the bill validator it just pulled it to look at
Title: Re: Is it worth it?
Post by: Tilt on February 16, 2024, 07:25:54 PM
I think you'll do ok as long as the monitor is working.  I haven't had to buy a MPU, but I've seen them in the $75 - $150 range in the past. 
Title: Re: Is it worth it?
Post by: Wesley910 on February 16, 2024, 09:00:35 PM
Do you think there’s a way to test the monitor with out the main board?
Title: Re: Is it worth it?
Post by: Tilt on February 16, 2024, 09:58:03 PM
There's no easy way that I know of since the MPU generates the video signal and it doesn't have a standard VGA/DVI/HDMI connector to plug it into a different source.
Title: Re: Is it worth it?
Post by: Wesley910 on February 17, 2024, 06:24:29 AM
Thanks for all the info- Ill see if I can track down a board and some chips
Title: Re: Is it worth it?
Post by: Chris-socal on February 17, 2024, 10:33:06 AM
game eeproms are available. Send me a PM if you find a board that doesn’t have any.
I think a game board will run in the neighborhood of $100-$150 depending on whether you need the metal tray.

Gamemakers are fun machines and have a lot of great game options.

Chris
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