A new IIDX machine would cost around $6,000 (depends on the mix), if I'm correct. However, with around four hardcore players spending around $20 a week on it, then that's a nice $400 a month, which means it'd pay for itself in no time. Not to mention that many people would glady come from out of town just to play it (that's what some people do for the IIDX machine here in Augusta, well, when it's not broken, that is).
Maybe you should have a discussion with the arcade's manager about it. |