The challenge

I could just buy an arcade machine and be playing it in a few days time. But where is the fun in that? Also, I am fairly tight so given that a decent home system can cost almost three grand it wasn't an option I considered for very long. In fact, I was fairly confident that I could build a system for closer to 300 quid - just 10% of the cost of a professionally built system, bargain!!

So that's the challenge - to build a fully functional MAME arcade system for £300. I am, however, allowed to recycle stuff I already own.

In terms of my own skills, I would say that's I'm not a complete beginner, but no way an expert. I like messing around with computers and I like woodwork, but excel at neither. I'm going to learn a lot in the coming weeks I reckon!