John gets an R-Type Arcade Game - Nintendo Irem 1987 - How to drill a coin door lock

In this video we'll check out my new dedicated 1987 Nintendo R-Type arcade game. R-Type was developed by IREM in Japan and distributed by Nintendo in the USA. R-Type is one of the early SHMUPS that really helped define the genre. The game has amazing graphics and sounds, and is INCREDIBLY hard. This is one hard game! I SUCK!

In this video we will cover:

#1 - How to replace arcade buttons on a control panel
#2 - How to drill a coin door lock on an arcade game
#3 - How to set dip switch settings for difficulty, freeplay, etc.
#4 - A general tour of the R-type dedicated cabinet
#5 - R-Type gameplay review and overview
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[AlphaCompRepair]

That glass has a layer of film on either side of it and that is actually what the name is carved into and not the glass itself. Also you can just key bump that lock it literally takes about 5 minutes to learn how to do and would be a lifesaver in the future.

[FullMoonStudio]

Restore and put in basement is a must man.  too cool!

[edyvh]

Thank for your visit my contry Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 arcade still life I have

[neojeets]

My absolute favorite arcade space shooter! Great weapons, power ups, huge bosses.

[TheKurtsPlaceChannel]

I have that same Sears Craftsman drill in my workshop. I had it almost 10 yrs and still going strong. Nice videos too.

[griffoX]

that would have pride of place in the basement if it was me, best shooter ever made, and a absolute classic, awesome bit of gaming history you have :)

[ThunderFist]

I've only ever seen R-Type once or twice in the arcade, but I'm glad I played it then. It started a love affair with the series, though I sadly never saw an R-Type 2 arcade game. By the way, I did the math in my head with how much money the game took in. :)

[WilliamPorygon]

The Journey cassette attract is okay, but nothing can compete with Pole Position's "Boop.  Boop.  Boop.

[carlosmedrano]

I lived in Monterrey Mexico for a year back in 1991 and R-Type is the only game at the local corner store. I must have spent many pesos on that thing because that was the only form of entertainment for an American teen in a foreign country.

[alpanchen]

Another great video, amazing info never knew rtype was distributed under Nintendo in the usa, always thought of it as irem. Love the amount of info and enthusiasm you put into these videos

[elabit]

I just got the same cab and it needs some work so I'm anticipating seeing the progress of this game! Congrats on picking up one of the greatest shooters of all time!

[Zoltair_Jerry]

Hearing the attract on the Journey over and over during this video I was forced to go play the song (on drums) after watching to get it out of my head :)

[drizzt]

R-type is an awesome game i remember playing it in the arcades in the 80's it was super fun

[jsenigaglia]

I love this game, this channel, and this user.  

[SpineInfluencer]

Nice pick up. Personally my favorite IREM shooter is In the Hunt.

[drizzt]

I like having the song for the attract for Journey John

[WRKFLO]

"DUDE GET AWAY FROM ME" lol
its fun coming over your virtual house everytime john

[cbart]

hey john long time viewer first time comment-er love the vids i used to work in an arcade center as a game tech/building maintenance/it guy ect  up in ottawa, ontario, canada your vids they helped me hone my skills CRT tuning, cabnet repair bondo 101 uses in-counting and more i actually have a similar drill to yours but i removed the FW /BW  nob so when i used it i wouldn't hit the darn thing every time i used it just thought since u helped my out i could help u with this tip  thanks for all the help keep up your Nobel work  from Canada cheers 

[shovelhedded]

You drilled that lock off with the drill in reverse! Impressive.

[DjNiteshade]

Hey John! I recently started watching a couple of weeks ago and have become a huge fan. I'm learning a lot watching your videos. You should try to get a Polybius cabinet next! ;D