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News by Ellie Gibson

15 December, 2005

If you're seeking that elusive Christmas present for the Mario Kart fan who has everything, here's the answer - you can now buy your very own MK arcade machine via discountarcade.com.

Priced at $17,497 - that's just under Ģ10,000 in the old money - the machines are designed for two players and stand at 76 inches tall. All your favourite Mario Kart characters are present and correct, along with the likes of Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man and Blinky, since the machines were developed with the help of Namco.

There are six worlds featuring 24 circuits, plus "hilarious challenge stages" for those who do well in Grand Prix Mode. The game also has a "NamCam2" feature, which means you can put your own face in the game. And if you're feeling extra flush, why not buy two and hook them up for some four player action?

Santa better be checking that list twice, is all we can say.

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myiagros
15/12/05 @ 13:29
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didn't copy that article from kotaku by any chance did you EG, and without name checking them either. Naughty EG, santa won't be bringing you anything this christmas.
Razz
15/12/05 @ 13:29
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I want to buy one! But I just can't jusity the cost ;_;
Artemus
15/12/05 @ 13:38
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Only 10k. I'll buy two!
15/12/05 @ 13:43
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If I were a billionaire, I still wouldn't buy one. But I'd hate myself for it...
neuroniky
15/12/05 @ 13:56
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I'd love to get this, but I'm still trying to save enough money to get an original Robotron for my basement...
abacabb
15/12/05 @ 14:17
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Does anyone know what circuits are in there? Or are they all entirely new? If EG was worth it's salt surely it'd have a full review!..then offer the arcade up in a competition! P.S. I'm available for full or part time work as a marketing and progressive thinking guru :o)
Dr Strangelove
15/12/05 @ 14:33
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Oh mama me wants one...
Kami
15/12/05 @ 14:34
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/raids savings

/realises it's not enough.


/cries.
Hicksy
15/12/05 @ 14:44
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omg thats uber! :o

/salivates
smelly
15/12/05 @ 16:03
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Thing is, one on it's own is pointless.

You need 2 or 3 for tournaments.. :-)
Kafeen
15/12/05 @ 16:15
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Christmas is coming up. Maybe if you put one on your list to Santa....
Speedwolf
15/12/05 @ 16:32
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Being dyslexic, I accidentally asked Satan.

/gets coat
PearOfAnguish
15/12/05 @ 16:38
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Being dyslexic, I accidentally asked Satan.

That means you get Wario Kart instead.
Pho-Zoon
15/12/05 @ 16:51
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No Hi Def? I'm not interested.
smelly
15/12/05 @ 16:55
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LOL. Yeah, because running games at higher definition makes a HUGE difference to them - microsoft says so, so it must be true.
Yazoo
15/12/05 @ 17:51
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Hm, a Mario Kart arcade cabinet from a site with the worst spelling I've ever seen (apparently Virtua Tennis is a spots game. like... Cool Spot? or?), OR I could buy the Turok brand from Acclaim. This is actually a hard choice :p
Sabre
15/12/05 @ 19:01
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you mean it doesnt run at 1080p?
Pho-Zoon
15/12/05 @ 19:05
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no, I mean 1080q. It's a new Hi Def standard from Sony that no one else is good enough to use.
ecureuil
15/12/05 @ 21:22
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They have a PIU Exceed 2 machine on that site for $6000 and you make a news item about some crappy Mario Kart machine? That is depressing. :(
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MrGrumpy.au
15/12/05 @ 22:17
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The only catch is you'll end up paying 4x (or more) its price in maintenance.

You'd be better off buying a standard JAMMA cabinet with a Naomi or Neo Geo arcade board with several cartridges over one of these things. (or just buy a Dreamcast)
morriss
15/12/05 @ 23:37
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/buys
SirScratchalot
16/12/05 @ 06:50
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Donīt you really need a couple to get the most out of it? At least two for four player multiplayer madness....

Can anyone spare 20k?

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