Centipede (cocktail cabinet) Ser: 05644 | Atari, 1980

acquired : May 05, 2006
game settings : (stock)
personal best high score to date : 88,004

Items still left to do in the restoration process:
—make a proper coin box (half done)
—add fresh control panel overlay graphics
—add fresh replacement rollers to P2 side (have 'em, just need time)
—add proper monitor bezel (on order from the US)
—replace the P1 and P2 LEDs


History: add leg end caps [ordered from the US] (Dec 09 '07) :: got my all-time Centipede HS tonight of 88,004 on the second player side. Rollers are a bit loud on that side, should change them when I get a moment [ooooh yeahhhhh] (Aug 24 '07) :: Just found out :: Centipede Cabaret (mini) cabinets and cocktail units were released with 19-inch monitors and there were also a limited number cocktails built with only 13-inch monitors - which is what I have. (May 01 '07) :: Cleaned and installed underlay graphics beneath a fresh piece of custom made tempered glass to my Centipede cocktail - wow - what a treat to see a fresh unscratched surface - almost seems wrong some how... (Mar 05 '07) :: Got a Centipede (cocktail), a Missile Command and a Gals Panic (in an original Ms. Pac-man cabinet) - and spent the entire rest of the day cleaning them up, and playing with them - my friend was in some desperate need of some space - was happy to oblige, and take these key items away to make room for his new 50" game and a dual 25" setup. Evidently worth trading a nice pinball and a 30" MAME system for. Tthe Centipede needs trackball roller work and new glass (completely missing - must have gotten broken). Oh yeah, C need ground plugs. Well, it's all fun! This Centipede is awesome, even with a semi flaky roller. So got a good deal on them (because they all need some work) (May 05 '06)