Adding to the WOW factor

[jman]

Does anyone have any good ideas for gadgets to add to an arcade cabinet that would make it even more impressive?

A few ideas I've had:

(next on my to-do list)

- Hide a RFID scanner in the cab, that links up to the coin input, so I can swipe one of my security tags past it for free credits. Jaycar sell these for around AUD90.

(not likely - as my cabinet is a table: )

- have drink holders that cool the drink - eg. put a peltier cooler on the bottom of each one. Maybe have a pressure switch, or infrared sensor to tell when a drink is in it, to save power.

[headkaze]

How about MotionCade so when people walk past your cab it plays a sample?

[kenmackow]

I added a Real Pinball Plunger. The effect is GREAT. It's simple to include. I bought mine on eBay. You can see from the photo the plunger is a no brainer in setting up.

[fattmarrell]

Most functional: