Ultimate 4K Virtual Pinball Guide 2024: Build or Buy?
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Published 2024-06-01
This hobby is one of my favorites and the community is bursting at the seams with helpful people and talented creators. I created this video as a labor of love to help steer you in the right direction. There's more to come so Tenderly Tap the Like button and subscribe to stay up to date on this growing segment of our channel!
📽️ Video Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
1:34 - What is Virtual Pinball?
2:44 - Virtual Pinball: Common Terms
2:54 - Surround Sound Feedback (SSF)
4:06 - Direct Output Framework (DOF)
4:34 - DOF HD vs SD Side by Side Comparison
4:44 - Refresh Rate
5:06 - Resolution
5:30 - CPU / GPU Requirements
6:23 - Building vs Buying Overview
7:01 - Buying Options: AtGames and Arcade1up
7:32 - Buying Options: Cabinet Builders
9:23 - Building a Cabinet: Flat Pack Kits and more
11:19 - Building a Cabinet: Electronics
11:46 - Building a Cabinet: Programming
12:10 - Building a Cabinet: Wrap up
12:45 - Building a Cabinet: Tips
13:42 - Resources
🔗 Useful Links and Resources:
Visit TheCraftyCatsman: DIY Basement Speakeasy Arcade Bar
Virtual Pinball Machine Guide: Tips When Deciding to Build or Buy
💸 Pinball Discounts (I receive a small commission if you use any of these discount codes):
VirtuaPin: VirtuaPin - Paul at VirtuaPin is creating some exciting discounts and new bundle deals just for this release. More deals to come!
$30 off Flatpack: CraftyCatsman2024
$50 off Fully Trimmed Cabinet: CraftyCatsmanTrimmed2024
PinOne Mini Controller: PinOne Mini Controller: www.clevelandsoftwaredesign.com/pinball-parts/p/vi… . Like and subscribe to be the first to know when PinOne's exclusive offer goes live!
German Gaming Supplies: germangamingsupplies.com/
ThePinballKing: thepinballking.com/shop - Mike, the owner of ThePinballKing.com is offering 5% off of any of his machines with code CraftyCat. Mike is supporting creators by agreeing that these machines will not be shipped with prepackaged tables.
Flatpack kit alternative to VirtuaPin: pinballcabinet.com/. I do not have personal experience with this product but the owner of their site requested that we mention them.
📺 Recommended Channels and Creators:
Way of the Wrench: / @wayofthewrench
Nailbuster: www.nailbuster.com/home/
Michael J Roberts: mjrnet.org/pinscape/BuildGuideV2/BuildGuide.php?si…
TerryRed (sorry I didn’t mention Future Pinball, I don’t currently use it): youtube.com/@wayofthewrench@TerryRed
VPForums: www.vpforums.org/
VPUniverse: vpuniverse.com/
🙏 Pinball Table Creators:
VPW (Virtual Pinball Workshop), JP Salas, TerryRed, Rothbauerw, Ninuzzu, Bord, Knorr, Loserman76, 32assassin, Javier, Flupper, UnclePaulie, TastyWasps, Joe Picasso, Apophis, Tomate, Sixtoe, Fleep, nFozzy, Xenonph, Hauntfreaks, ClarkKent, EBisLit, BorgDog, Herweh, Mussinger, Rascal, Solters, Ahr1man, Franck Hollinger, Antonio Ortuno Nicolas
🙏 Special Thanks:
John Thomsen: VirtuaPin Flat Pack Kit Video
Joe Marsello: VirtuaPin Cabinet Video
Emil: For the invaluable insights and for allowing us to feature his content.
Speedyballs: For showcasing the LED Matrix upgrade.
ChatGPT: Credit my future AI overlord for some of the pop-ups.
Zapsplat for some awesome and free sound effects: www.zapsplat.com/basic-member-home/
👥 Join the Community:
Visual Pinball Addicts: www.facebook.com/groups/VPAddicts/
Virtual Pinball and VPin Cab Builders: www.facebook.com/groups/570599429710599/
Virtual Pinball Custom LED Effects (VPCLE): www.facebook.com/groups/515014447452704/
World of Virtual Pinball: www.facebook.com/groups/worldofvp
Note: I may receive a small commission from any of the Amazon Affiliate links below. This helps support the channel.
🔌💻 Electronics:
Backbox: amzn.to/3wXmMCe
DMD: amzn.to/3wTzv92
DMD Control Board: amzn.to/3KmAeCH
Topper: amzn.to/3R5CwKq
Monitor: LG C3: amzn.to/3yNnX7E
🎵🔊SSF Setup
Bass Shaker (2): amzn.to/3V5dfAW
Amps (2): amzn.to/3wXlRBS
Main Speakers: amzn.to/4538ywc
Sound Card: amzn.to/3yD44QO
🎱Other Components:
DOF LED Strips: BTF-LIGHTING RGB LED Strip
🎮Miscellaneous:
AtGames Pinball: amzn.to/3R5jGCU
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All Comments (21)
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Holy crap!! This is the very best video I have ever seen on this hobby!!! Very well done, man!!! Are you OK if I link to you on my Channel? My viewers often ask about many different aspects of virtual pinball and you pretty much nail 'em all here!! Bro - your channel is about to BLOW THE *&^% UP!!!! GREAT video!
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Humble and nice. It felt like a friend was giving me advice. The way of the wrench guy did an amazing job too with those pinball videos. I watched them for fun and for tips and improvements on my machine, although my approach was completely different than his.
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How is this the first time I’ve heard of you? This was so good on so many levels. I really appreciate your respect for the community at large, and specifically the creators of the tables (and to Stern and other manufacturers who have agreed to let this continue). Subscribed. Looking forward to seeing more!
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Great video with very helpful resources! Thanks! Subscribed and liked!
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Great video. I have been watching Way of the Wrench for years. His videos are the best. Thanks for mentioning him. He has done lots to contribute to this hobby. Oh and I did subscribe
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Terrific Video. I am finishing up my Arcade Cabinet thanks to ArcadeOne, Rec Room Masters, & Pixelcade. I want to add a virtual pinball but may look for something pre-assembled.
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Excellent video. Very detailed and clear. Thanks.
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Excellent video. Great info and very helpful for all. Thank you
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This is such a helpful video, thank you! Subscribed
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It's worth it if you buy the model with the full sized playfield. The shortened playfields are an insult to the sport of pinball I know a couple of real pinball machines also have shortened playfields but they were mistakes. Former 6 time world pinball champion.
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I'm just gonna buy one...🤘🏼💯✔️
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Wow! This is amazing😂! This really helped😊🙌.
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Subscribed, Go Noles!
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#VisualPinballAddicts thank you for creating this video. I am new to the hobby and have been loving it.
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Excellent video!
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Great informative video! 👍
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Great video. I am not handy at all. I have looked around and think I found the best seller for a plug and play VP.
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Great video. Thanks fors sharing the knowledge
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I am back. Great Video. Who would you recommend for a Plug and Play high end unit in the USA?
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Hello Jeremy. Thanks for your video. I am new to this VPin. I own a custom designed gaming pedestal. Can I ask why you don’t recommend MDF cabinet material. Seems like people have used MDF to build cabinets. Otherwise what material do you recommend to have used. Lastly I will not be able to build my own or even use a kit. What would you say is the best place to get a custom build. Thanks
