I kinda get it would be cool to show off to your friends, but really, it would also be a waste of cash (IMO) If you really wanted to just play the original arcade games.
I mean iPad = $500 Cabinet = $149 Games free Total $649
Just Download
MAMEui (FREE)
Download your
roms (GAMES) FREE
Get an arcade controller from
logic3 $30.00 (Ish) - I only have UK prices
Job Done - All the original games on your PC
For About $30...