by Cinematronics, 1983
STATUS:No Longer In the Collection
Post from old site last updated 1/20/2004
Description of game:
One of the first laserdisc arcade games! Sure made a splash in the arcades. Most of the one’s I saw when they first came out had an additional monitor mounted on top so that everyone could see the graphics. Hard to play. Basically a memorization of correct moves. VERY popular collectors’ item.
Different games that this cabinet plays:
Dedicated cabinet for Dragon’s Lair. Can play Space Ace with a ROM and laserdisc swap.
How I got it:
This is the jewel in the 2000 bulk buy. Really got a nice machine. The marquee looks new, there are only a few small nicks in the sideart, and the control panel only has a couple small burns and slight splitting at the fold. Checked the machine inside and out before turning it on. The game fired up right away.
Recent repairs:
Finished cleaning the optics in the LD-V1000 player, and it now works great!
What it still needed when I sold it:
Absolutely nothing! This was in great shape!
Who has it now:
A lucky Ebay buyer from Cleveland. I admire him, because he is rebuilding his favorite arcade from the 80′s. Great Plan!
Final Thoughts:
Unbelievable find! This was THE cutting edge game of its time, and still commands a devoted following. Hate to admit it, but since I’m not a huge Dragon’s Lair guy so it is now in someone else’s collection. Will play my "arcade accurate" PC version in my miniMAME cabinet.
Personal High Score:
None.
Link:
Digital Leisure – Makers of Dragon’s Lair home games
Screen Shots:
Justin.tv Channel
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