Street Fighter II Complete Restoration with The 8-Bit Guy

David The 8-Bit Guy restores a Street Fighter II game in a Dynamo HS-1 cabinet for the Time Rift Arcade in Bedford, TX.

Street Fighter II changed the game. Literally. Released in 1991 by Capcom, it revolutionized the world of arcade fighting games and laid the foundation for the genre's global popularity. Featuring a diverse roster of characters, each with unique fighting styles and special moves, the game allowed players to engage in intense one-on-one battles. With its innovative mechanics, iconic characters like Ryu and Chun-Li, and competitive multiplayer gameplay, Street Fighter II became a cultural phenomenon and a cornerstone in the history of video games.

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[TimeRiftArcade]

Follow along as David The 8-Bit Guy restores the legendary Street Fighter II arcade. Coming soon to the Time Rift Arcade in Bedford, TX.

[partytech]

This is the kind of stuff I miss on The 8-Bit Guy's channel.

[pollox]

This is so cool. I always wanted an arcade machine but now that I’m an adult, I realize how much skill is needed to keep these things fresh. I didn’t know about why so many SF 2 cabinets looked differently.

[evanbowen]

I would definitely continue to plug this channel on the 8-bit guy channel. A lot of people are looking for more restoration videos there, and this really scratches the same itch!

[rpgfan]

I'm a 70's baby and thank you for keeping the arcade alive...🙂😊😁

[moseshorowitz]

4:00 - You have to display those tokens! Go down to the local coin shop and get one of those display frames you can hang on the wall, with all the round holes punched for quarters.

[fathercheese]

I am 51 years old, arcades in the 80's where a staple in my life. This would be my dream job to restore old games and run a retro arcade.

[PrayingToTheAlien]

When I heard you and your brother bought an arcade, I instantly knew you were going it to it the RIGHT way. Fixing up these cabinets and machines will make a huge difference with your customers.

[kevinshumaker]

As a tech for Aladdin's Castle back in the 80's, I appreciate the work you've invested in restoring these machines. Well done, sir, well done.

[RyanSmith-pfci]

The purple moulding was a really good choice!

[marscaleb]

Duuuude! You get to just, work with your hands, taking this apart and putting it together, getting to see the clean and finished result of your effort?!
Duuude, you are living the LIFE!! How do you even get to spend the time doing something so gratifying?

[radical_ans]

"That's older than me"

Excuse me while I turn to dust.

[FriedrichHabetlerMusic]

You make the machines looks so good so better than the original. I love it.

[CasualPanels]

Don't know who will say that it's not an original artwork, but the cabinet looks so amazing. It's a beautiful machine!

[bender]

Growing up in the 80s I always wondered what went into taking care of these machines. THANK YOU for answering so many questions I had as an 8 year old. :D

[OneOfThePetes]

Clicked like even before the video even loaded.

SFII was my childhood passion.

[Valentine]

Best of luck on your new business venture David & Mike. 👍🏻

[mattd]

Ah, Street Fighter 2... THE reason I restored an arcade cabinet myself! Love the arcade stuff!

[leondelamayer]

I'd really love more arcade cab restoration videos! Great work

[stage]

An inexpensive 40" wide plexiglass heater/bender would be a good addition to your shop. With that, you could have added wrap-around plexi on the control panel to avoid the uncomfortable edge. Even a sanded and flame-polished edge can be uncomfortable on the wrist and palm after a few minutes of playing.