:: micsaund.com ::

Mike’s World of fun stuff (pinball, games, electronics, amusement parks, computers, more)

January 29, 2007

Buy a Star Wars pinball machine signed by Vader himself!

by @ 6:54 pm. Filed under Pinball

A Star Wars pinball machine backbox
Pinball machines are cool. Many people also like Star Wars. Combine the two and it's like peanut butter and chocolate. So, how do you make that pinball machine even better? Have it autographed by Lord Vader himself!
(more...)

November 6, 2006

Is the next evolution of pinball completely virtual?

by @ 8:03 pm. Filed under Pinball

The Ultrapin pinball machine
Can you experience the real fun of pinball without a real silver ball?
(more...)

October 31, 2006

Video shows the Stern pinball factory

by @ 10:27 pm. Filed under Pinball

The Stern pinball logo
Have you ever wondered what it looks like in a pinball factory?
(more...)

September 18, 2006

A build-it-yourself pinball coffee table

by @ 9:58 pm. Filed under Fun Stuff, Pinball

Photo of the DIY coffee table made from a pinball playfield
This project is both functional, attractive, and sure to be a conversation starter.
(more...)

September 3, 2006

Free software lets you build your own pinball machine simulations

by @ 8:31 pm. Filed under Computer Games, Pinball

Future Pinball virtual pinball machine
Ever wanted to bring that imaginary pinball machine in your head to life? Well, maybe not for real, but virtually?
(more...)

August 21, 2006

Zap back to 1984 and relive the golden era of the arcade

by @ 10:13 am. Filed under Arcade Games

Shot from the Arcade '84 movie
Remember when arcades were actually good? Yeah, it's been a long time and the memories are cloudy, but this video helps relive the golden years of the arcade.
(more...)

July 24, 2006

Play classic vector games on your computer

by @ 6:32 pm. Filed under Arcade Games, Electronics

Space Fury screenshot
Play games like Tempest or Gravitar on a real vector monitor using this computer controlled analog vector generator!
(more...)

July 10, 2006

Macro photos of pinball machines

by @ 6:55 pm. Filed under Pinball

A macro photo of a pinball machine
Getting up close and personal with the silver ball.
(more...)

April 29, 2006

Upcoming documentary shows the rise and fall of Williams’ Pinball 2000

by @ 10:24 am. Filed under Pinball

Pinball 2000 logo
The concept to combine a monitor with a pinball machine was the idea to save pinball at Williams. It was not enough.
(more...)

March 26, 2006

Electromechanical recreation of Pong

by @ 2:44 pm. Filed under Arcade Games, Electronics, Fun Stuff

Pong faceplate
If you think Pong is low-tech, check-out this electromechanical rendition of the game!
(more...)

[powered by WordPress.]

micsaund.com

arcade games:

categories:

search blog:

syndication:

other links:

Twitter Stuff: