Astrosystems’ GBA ST1-C note acceptor received an enthusiastic response from visitors to last week’s Amusement Expo in Las Vegas, US.
The company’s US office, Astrosystems Inc, promotes the Microcoin coin validator and GBA note acceptor brands within the region and used the expo to present the GBA ST1-C for the first time.
“There was a very positive reaction to the acceptor, with many attendees requesting samples of the unit,” Microcoin’s Robert Bird told InterGame.
He described the GBA ST1-C as a “breath of fresh air” for the industry, thanks to its “sleek, retrofittable” design. Unlike some other units, it does not have an external cable connecting the upper and lower housing of the acceptor, which provides a “very clean presentation.”
“A fully illuminated note guide also impressed the attendees,” continued Bird, “as did the ability to provide on the spot currency updates via a mini-USB connection. It was noted that the fully enclosed and lockable note cassette would assist with the inevitable note shrinkage that occurs in the field.”
In addition to the GBA ST1-C, the company introduced a new mounting for the Microcoin SP coin acceptor, which is designed to allow the unit to be retrofitted into industry standard doors. This, explained Bird, provides a solution for multi-coin markets such as Canada and Mexico.
Astrosystems also won the Best Stand award at the event.
“Overall, the show was very busy throughout,” added Bird.
