I am looking for a Big Buck Hunter World or Safari. Would also consider a Big Buck HD 32” or 42”. Would like to find something in good shape, 100% working without monitor or gun issues. I live in Utah. While it would be ideal to find one in a neighboring state or Southern Cal, if anyone has something they are considering selling, please send me a pm message here.

Was it under warranty? If it wasn't on location, seems kind of bad that something like that could go bad so quickly. Particularly given how much Raw Thrills charges for those things.

Anyone know if Raw Thrills still sells replacement computers and guns for the Big Buck Hunter Safari pre-HD arcade games? If so, any idea what they cost?

Thanks. A local operator has a nice currently non-working Big Buck Hunter Safari cab. He told me the computer and guns aren't working but he has had it for over a year and won't bother fixing it. I've thought about making him an offer for the cab and trying to get it working myself but not sure of the cost to do that and don't think I have the skillset either.

So how much is an asrock computer replacement? He told me a new computer is $500 and guns, $300 which seems high. Guessing the monitor also needs a rebuild so probably a bigger project then I can take on.

Thanks. So it looks like he is right and they are $300. Now wondering about computer replacement cost. Anyone know if swapping out to a new computer is pretty easy and straightforward? Sorry for the questions but I really no very little about how these things work.

I have been looking for a Big Buvk Safari the past several months. I have a lead on one and it looks in pretty good shape. The guy did say it had something called “disconnected error” pop up a few weeks ago after he moved it to a new location.

He says everything is working okay now but he didn’t know why it happened and has gone away. Anyone know what this type of error might mean on a BBH Safari? I just want to get s better idea before making him an offer. My concern is that while it is fine now, there may be an underlying issue with the game’s computer hard drive or motherboard. Anyone have any ideas? Should I be concerned or is this nothing to worry about?

Thanks for the input everyone. I asked him to check in the service menu under operator settings just to run the tests there in relation to the computer and game sound. He couldn’t figure out how to get there and sent me these screen shots. I can’t read the entire thing but any potential red flags there in relation to the computer?

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I got a few more pics from him. Apparently, every time the computer boots up, it brings up this voltage low screen I’m. posting here. With a keyboard, he can hit F1, get past this screen, and play play the game normally.

He file test from the operator screen and everything appears to be normal. Any thoughts? Is there a computer issue or could it be a bad power supply (or both)? Any input or advice on what the issue may be and potential cost to fix is very appreciated.

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Thank you for the input. I got a little more information tonight and have posted screen shots above.

Apparently he is no longer getting the disconnect error since attaching a keyboard. Now it goes to the screen stating the battery voltage is low. He says if he presses F1, it boots up and plays normally. However, it won't currently boot up without the keyboard and pressing F1.

Do you still think it is a computer issue or something simple like northvibe said about replacing the bios battery or power supply? Thanks guys!

Thanks guys!

Thanks guys. I am going to assume it is just a minor thing like those batteries snd go ahead and buy it. I appreciate everyone's input and let and will keep you updated on how things go.

So an update on the BB Safari I bought. It arrived and I replaced the battery on the computer due to the low voltage error at start up. I made a mistake when booting it back up of hitting F1 instead of going into the Bios. Played the game for a bit and turned it off.

Since then, everytime it boots up, it just goes to the screen and flashes disconnect in different colors on the screen. Before this problem, it would boot up and was?playable by just hitting F1. Can't play the game at all now. All connections look fine as they were before taking out the comouter to replace the CMOS battery.

Any idea what the problem is? Have it in my basement now so need to figure out how to fix this thing. Kind of frustrated right now.

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Not sure. I can try to start it with the computer and see what happens. The light on the computer power switch is amber colored after turning it on from the back. Should it be green or another color?

So an update on my ongoing Big Buck Safari triage. When we tried to hook the computer to a separate monitor to check and change the bios, the computer wouldn't turn on. Last week it had a yellow or amber color on the power button and this week, nothing.

It appears the power supply is dead. Could a dying power supply and not the cmos battery been the cause of the orginal, "Alert! Systerm battery voltage low" error or has something else (power supply or something else) gone wrong besides the cmos?

The power supply I need is for a Dell Ootiplex 740 (enhanced) computer. Here is a picture. Any idea have an idea where the best place to buy one of these or an interchangeable ps would be?
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If I ever get mine going, I would eventually like to upgrade from Safari to World. Anyone have any idea how to go about this and cost?

Thanks! I took the computer to a local PC store this afternoon. They didn’t have a compatible PS but did test the HD and confirmed that it is fine.

The guy told me it is likely the PS so I am going to order a new one and cross my fingers that gets everything up and going. If not, may consider looking for a new computer altogether.

Thanks Northvibe. Anyone on here sell them? Can they be had for any less then $500 or is that the rate? Guessing it has to be ordered through Raw Thrills or Betson, right?

Thank you. Surprised Betson doesn’t sell them anymore (and that they cost that much) but any help is very appreciated.

I finally got my BB Safari working! It was power supply and boot up bios as we suspected.

Thank you to all of you who have offered advice and insight over the past several weeks. Would have been difficult to figure this stuff out on my own.

I would still like to upgrade it to BB World. If anyone hears of a kit or dongle that will upgrade Safari for sale, please let me know.

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Thank you. It is in very good shape. The monitor is in good shaoe as well with no burn in (the pics don't do it justice).

Just checking in to see if anyone knows where I can get the upgrade pack to Big Buck World for my Big Buck Safari?

Does Raw Thrills still offer something like this? I know the newer version has been available for some time but would still like to figure out a way to upgrade to world

Thanks. I'll check with Betson. For some reason I think I remember someone saying on here that they no longer support the older Safari/Pro upgrades anymore, though

Thanks for the info. So having a safari already, I would just need to find the World dongle to upgrade?

Not sure why Betson still couldn't do this. Probably pretty easy for them to do and still make some money off the older models still out there

Thank you. Sent you an email.

I called Raw Thrills/Betson yesterday to inquire if they might have World upgrade dongles still for sale. The parts guy said I’d have to talk with one of their sales guys but if they did it would likely be 2k+. I laughed and said to have them call me if they have something but asking that much for something like that is outrageous. Of course, no one there bothered to call me back.

I’ve talked with a few sales people at Betson over the past year or so when I was looking for a Safari and considering a HD newer version. Have never been impressed with the customer service skills or follow up with anyone Ive talked to there.

I probably need to get up with the times and upgrade to a Big Buck HD unit. Right now I still have Big Buck Safari. I've contemplated selling it and upgrading but I'm not sure I can ever get the behemoth Safari cabinet out of my basement .

In the meantime, any chance anyone out there has or knows someone with a Big Buck WORLD DONGLE they would sell? Would like to upgrade my Safari until the time comes I sell it and go the HD route.

That new mini cab looks great. Wondering, though, how wide is it? My games are in my basement and have to be taken up and down a stairwell. With the built in TV being 42”, wondering if it would even be possible for me to get it down there,

Thanks for the insight guys. I have a Big Buck Safari currently but this new unit looks pretty cool and is tempting. Sounds like it wouldn't be too hard to remove some stuff and get it o
Into the basement. How tall is it with all of the marquees on top? I think my basement is only 8 feet.

I think the real dilemma and challenge would be be getting the Safari out of my basement. It was so heavy and tall, it was a nightmare getting it down there. Almost killed us... literally

Maybe... if I can sell it locally. I worry about it crashing through the wall at the bottom of my stairs and someone getting hurt, though. That almost happened when we took it downstairs with 3 people.

Thanks! Good tips. Not sure I feel comfortable removing the CRT. One if the problems we ran into is the overhang halfway up my stairs is a bit lower. The game is so tall, coupled with the weight, we had to bring the dolly down lower which was scary for a minute.

On a separate note, can anyone tell me what comes with the offline version of Reloaded? I know you get everything if you pay not 3-4k or pay the monthly fee. Just wondering how much content you get offline?

Is the Reloaded Monster mode part of offline or an upgrade/subscription item?

Sorry to take this backwards but can anyone comment on if it is possible to upgrade a Safari to play just Big Buck Pro if you have the dongle, etc? I'd prefer to upgrade it to World but there doesn't seem to be many (if any) dongles/upgrade kits out there.

Thank you! Just to clarify, I don't want to take off Safari. Just wondering if it can be integrated so I have the option of playing or choosing from eithee... or do I need the Big Buck world dongle with everything on one?

Ok, thank you. So the Big Buck World dongle or no go to upgrade, right? Guess I'll keep trying tobteack one down until I'm ready to upgrade to Reloaded.

Yes. Upright Safari cabinet. It is a behemoth... begging for a World upgrade

I posted there last year. Never got a reply from anyone.

So interested in opinions. Is the new BB Reloaded mini integrated cabinet a huge upgrade on the the Big Buck Wild mini? I'm debating whether to save up for a new Reloaded or go with a used Wild (which I know can be upgraded with the Reloaded software).

Good luck. I've been looking for one for the past 18 months.

How much is the Terminator topper?... or is that part of the free upgrade?

So I'm interested in opinions on premium content. Is Duck Dynasty any good? Which is the best of the group?

Also, if you buy both animal packs (#1 & #2), is it $500 apiece ($1k) or $750 apiece?

I was thinking of getting a Big Buck Hunter Reloaded a few years back but never pulled the trigger. Thinking about it again and noticed this version as currently being for sale. Does anyone by chance have a used mini 42" like this they are thinking of selling?
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Good hell. So careless.

Hey everyone, I have the older Big Buck Hunter Safari cabinet with Dell computer. I had a low battery warning recently on boot up so I replaced the computer battery. It worked fine the first time after replacing the battery but now I'm getting disconnected flashing around the monitor in different colors when I turn on the game.

I think the same thing happened when I first bought the game several years backand it required reconfiguring the BIOS to the listing in the manual. I connected a keyboard to the USB in the front of the CPU and held F2 when powering up the game but it isn' bringing up the BIOS screen per the manual instructions. It is still just flashing disconnect on the monitor as if no keyboard is connected. Also, per the pictures, the computer light is amber, not green. Does this indicate a problem with thw CPU?

Does anyone know what I may be doing wrong or what may be causing me to get the disconnect screen on bootup? Any insight is very appreciated.
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