Totally agree. Ikea grade arcade cabinet with what appears to be $5 ebay joysticks and buttons and questionable emulation. I haven't seen one in person, but I keep seeing these videos by these smaller channels who appear to have got free cabs from the Arcade1UP people and they just gush on about them. So of course you can't exactly trust them to be unbiased. Maybe I'll pick one up and check it out.
Hey Todd, love your channel! A few of the videos I saw even mentioned the screen shimmering, and for individuals who I'd consider connoisseurs of video gaming quality, I was surprised how things like that were seemingly glossed over. Maybe it's me and I'm overly negative. Regardless, I won't be waiting at the door for a free delivery any time soon.
Scarlet Sprites it ain’t just you brother. I’ve seen this trend too. There are quite a few gaming channels on YT who will freely overlook and straight up ignore negative aspects to products so long as the free stuff keeps rolling in. My favorite is reviews of the clone consoles with hdmi output who only display in 16x9 with no 4x3 picture option. And it’s upscaled composite video at that. So long as they generate views they don’t care.
Scarlet Sprites oh man, I’m a chatty Cathy. Let me tell you another thing that grinds my gears: creators who don’t disclose paid/sponsored content or even make it clear that an item was sent to them for free for review. Saying “Big Bob’s Retro Game Shack” hooked you up isn’t exactly a disclosure. Pricks!
Hah, that’s another thing I’ve picked up on as well. I can honestly say I’ve never received a dime or a product in exchange for a review or shoutout. Even the RetroTink 2X (which I genuinely do love btw) I returned and then purchased my own unit.
Ultimately in my view, the reason for 48" up right height is for the ability to sell these at brick and mortar retailers. Speaking as a 30+ yr retail mgr 48" are generally the largest dimension any retailer will allow for placement in a gondola. Those sections are 4' wide and retailers maximize sq footage and wouldn't use up 2/3 of one section for one item. Selling these in 2 PC units to get a 60" height would require 2 PC uprights the end user would have to put together, which makes them more structurally unstable, and then you'd either pass on the responsibility for side art placement on the end user, or worse having it split where the joints are. I think it's a smart business decision. Width could be addressed easily however with just a little bit more MDF but they'd have to be careful of weight. To offer site to home shipping most carriers have 70lb limits on boxed stock and at 63lbs on a 4' cab it's close already. They may not be for an arcade purist, but there are plenty of old ass gamers...like me that welcome this addition to the genre. Who's to say that if this succeeds they dont expand the line to cocktails or anything else. Bottom line is people arent buying these for the games, its strictly a nostalgia experience and I applaud them.
Superb insight, thanks for taking the time to share that and the details. This is great info and insight into retail that a lot people (myself included) wouldn’t generally be aware of. This is the stuff I love to hear and learn, great comment.
@@ScarletSprites you bet. And if every "detractor" and purist took your approach on talking points, there would be a lot less vitriol. I dont feel the company is trying to compete with those in the hardcore space. I'll be making a review on the Centipede cab pending delivery so I'll be able to answer the gameplay angle with the trackball hopefully next week
@@ScarletSprites well I'm a very new, very organic (meaning stripped down) YTer but I don't think proper ettiquite allows for one yter posting links to his own channel on another's vids but when it's ready I'll find a way to let you know
In the first golden age of video games, every kid who blew their allowance at the arcade dreamed of owning their own machine. That's who they're really for.
Just buy a real jamma cab and fit a pc or rasberypi with 1000's of original arcade games, no need for more than 2 jamma cabs, one vertical one horizontal
For me, who finds it actually impossible to own an authentic one. They are small but it's so that you have the ability to play sitting down. You can raise them. Authentic ones require too much work and maintenance. They are basically the GameBoy Micro of Arcade machines which is perfect for my Town House. The whole selling point is "Arcade for homes". And can own even more of them because of space efficiency. They might be small, but if you own like 3 of them side by the side it'll look freaking cool.
brokie cope i own 2 real cabs with crts got em both for 300 pounds,transport cost pretty much the same for them both also,600 all together,that is like 2 1up cabs and i modded mine so they got EVERY game imaginable all running though huge CRTs and i live on the 3rd floor,stop making excuses
They are nostalgia items for people who used to play, and dreamt of owning one as a kid. I don't want the size, cost and maintenance factor of a full-size cabinet. The " do it yourself " mame kits dont have the artwork, so I think they have a hit on their hands. Surprised this didn't come to market years ago.
Ohh this has everything to do with nostalgia :). People don't pay $300 on something they think they might like, they spend that on something they need, and nostalgia is one thing that bridges that gap between want and need. It will introduce kids to these games, but its the 30-50 age bracket that remembers these games who will be the target market. Nostalgia is a serious force. Hell, I haven't played a single PC game in a week... but I completed Parodius finally on MiniSNES, and played through Bubble Bobble with my mom last weekend. Nostalgia > Fortnite :D
@@stunthumb i bought pacman and centipede, and the minute i set them up, i had a line up of my nieces nephews and their friends wanting to play, it warms my heart that the simple games i played as a kid, still are loved and i can share that with this generation.
I recently bought my first. I’m 30 so I grew up in the 90s when there was an arcade in every mall, but I have been a console gamer almost exclusively for a decade or so. To me, this MK machine offers something different than what I get out of my Xbox One / PS4. It’s nostalgic, it’s fun, it’s eye candy, and it’s something to play for a bit when guests come over. It’s also getting me into gaming again because I can turn it on and play for just a few minutes at a time, which I can’t say for the types of games I tend to play on consoles. With the riser, it’s a perfectly acceptable height for me, as I’m 5’10. I like the idea of owning an original arcade machine, but I doubt I’ll ever have enough interest to drop thousands of dollars and have to deal with the maintenance headache. If this thing fails, it sounds like there are relatively simple solutions, as the parts are cheap and easy to find. The modding community for 1ups looks pretty substantial, so that’s something I might look into doing eventually as well. And if I run out of space or get sick of playing it, I’m sure it’ll be pretty easy to sell and get roughly half of my money back, so then it’s like paying $150 or so to have fun with it for however long. To me, that’s a lot more enjoyable than buying a couple of new console games and then never finding the time or energy to play em.
It's an entry level arcade cabinet. I've wanted a traditional cabinet but I've never had the space (or money) for one. These are perfect for their size, and especially the licensed artwork for the cabinets makes them great retro game decorations. The Mortal Kombat machine they just announced looks gorgeous
I bought one. Always wanted to get into buying cabinets but I'm not gonna throw down a grand for one. They are 299, at my Walmart anyway. I bought it so I can upgrade it with a raspberry pi and play limitless arcade games in the the convenience of a halfpint machine. Fits perfectly in my room and doesn't take up much space . And switching out the buttons and sticks is like butter if you want to upgrade them. All around it seems to be a good deal to me, for people wanting to get into the arcade game but don't have thousands to blow on a real one
Having had a few arcade machines in the past, the constant and tricky maintenance of such old hardware became a real burden over the course of a few years. Honestly, in the end, it just wasn't worth the hassle. Arcade1Up's offerings by contrast, offer a nice middle ground between arcade feel and modern reliability.
x to doubt real cabs aint hard to maintain especially if you mod em 1ups are trash and break down more than real ones lol the typical post of the 1up groups is "my X has stopped working on my cab" lmao open a ticket on their site and get free part xDDD doesnt matter you bought it 3rd hand on craigslist lmao!!! buy junk you get junk,even the chinese buttons are better than the ones in the 1up cabs lmao
2 years later, I think it's safe to say that there's a strong market for these cabs. They aren't for the masses, but they keep making more and improving the quality of the product. I was born in 1980, and dreamed of having my own arcade cabinets since I was 5. I now own 4 Arcade1ups and love them. I bought 1 used, 1 on sale, and the other 2 I paid full price. I can't reasonably fit 4 full size arcade cabinets in my house, and I sure don't want to maintain them so these are the next best thing! I can finally play pac-man and ms. pac-man the way it was designed to be played and with the risers they are tall enough to give you that 'feeling' of a real arcade cabinet. I'm not a purist or a hardcore collector. I'm your average casual collector/gamer. These cabinets were made for people like me.
Yeah I think us arcade lovers and collectors like myself, who have been with them since 2018, hoped for a different type of roadmap on their growth. The issue became once they started putting them into the big retail stores, the stores only wanted the games that had a name they knew of and they could sell. A lot of the cabinets the arcade community were hoping for moving forward we're getting nixed by the retail stores and what sucked is, it's not like they're unknown arcade cabs. Arcade cabs like Paperboy, Qbert, Robotron, Smash TV....we know a few of these had actual prototypes made as we saw pics recently, but the retail stores didn't want em. The retail stores want Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, Star Wars, Golden Tee which is fine, but once you start buying these, trust me you'll want more 😆 Cause eventually you're gonna get tired of Pac-Man's one maze and will want sometjing new 😊 And yes, they have improved in the sense that when I was buying them in 2018 they were 4 feet tall and the riser you bought separately. Eventually they made deluxe and XL cabs where the sides are all one piece and no riser needed, cabinets got closer to looking like the real arcade cabinets, etc..but trust me, I have close to 30 A1UP cabinets beginning with their first cabs from 2018 and I/we have seen them keep making mistake, after mistake after mistake and seeing the same mistakes over and over, like it seemed like they weren't interested in learning from past mistakes and getting better, they just wanted to pump stuff out. Now, they have had some management change over the past year so we'll see, but the arcade community could give you a book on the things that just made no sense and was just consistent poor QA to cheap hardware that would give out quickly or not be strong enough to power the game it was made for to promising online play for a game and it not working for close to a year after release to inconsistencies in monitors, like some that are on 4 player cabs yet completely wash out when you view it from the sides to releasing vertical arcade game cabinets with the monitor set vertically, but then putting other games on that same cabinet that were horizontal monitor games now playing on a vertical monitor to woodwork arriving damaged or holes misaligned or drilled on wrong sides to marquee artwork completely washed out to even needing those plastic overlays that are still on every control panel today, because the first releases in 2018, the control panel printing was so cheap that your hands would start rubbing off the artwork in the first week of use, so they released plastic covers for them all and issued them with all cabinets after that. That's just the tip and don't get me started on the same mistakes on their web site over and over and over. It got really frustrating, so that's what people like myself and others like me feel and yet when asked, we all would love it if they turned things around and are able to put out great stuff after this shakeup. Nobody wants them to go out of business, but the road is long, and so is this post😂 😂
Who are they for? People that want to get a nostalgic fix without investing a lot of time and/or money. Of course there are better options but the people buying these just want something simple that works without much effort. I don't get why people act so dumbfounded why someone would want one. These at least look nice and I've seen a LOT of ugly homemade cabs.
Kiwisoup, I think you hit the nail on the head there. I’m a purist big time. I’ve been working with Hyperspin for the last couple of years and now that Retroarch has added “Runahead” I’ve been dabbling in that as well. CRT-Emudriver allows me to run a multicade on an actual CRT (and better yet a Wells Gardner k7000 that I found on CRAIGSLIST) :-) The look on a CRT instead of of an lcd is amazing. It’s about as close as you can get to the actual arcade feel and have ungodly amounts of games in a single cab .... that being said here is the catch .... TIME. Time is invaluable to me now that I’m a dad. My son is 2 years old and the free time I used to have to tinker with Frontends and perfect resolution and frequencies for every emulator and game have gone out the window. Don’t get me wrong I still tinker with it in the garage every time I get a free chance but my 1 hour a night when my son goes to bed just doesn’t cut it when it comes to this kind of thing. My MAME cabinet is still in the works but the project has literally been in the works for 3 years now. I’d like to play some of this nostalgic part of my past with my son and that’s why I won’t quit my hobby. I think the ability to buy one of these units with no tinkering involved, just assemble, plug and play with my son sounds like the perfect thing to get him involved with my past. That and the fact that they are so small is perfect when he wants to have his little buddies play with him. When he’s older then he can saddle up to the big MAME machine :-)
@LegitProsOnly Funny, I didn't see phones with emulators at the arcade either. Like i said, some people don't want to take the time, don't care about the price, or don't have the knowledge and skills to build one. Maybe work on your reading and comprehension skills. Every name cab kit costs more this this without all of the components. It's really not that expensive for something that comes with everything you need out of the box. Time is valuable to some people and they don't wanna spend weeks on some big project where effort and expenses and frustrations add up more than you think...only to end up with something that looks like they made it. The vast majority of homemade cabs look like absolute garbage.
I bought the deluxe atari cabinet and have yet to put it together. For me, the fact that I am getting access to a mini cabinet, a 17" monitor, a trackball, and a spinner seems like a buy. Time will tell how happy I am with it. Worst case I can use pieces and put a retropie in it and see how it works.
I was most interested in the prospect of grabbing a cheap dedicated trackball setup when these were first announced. When I saw the size though, I just couldn't do it. Best wishes on your setup, the RetroPie mod seems like a good way to go to expand the functionality.
Agree on the authenticity or lack there of... this is the first thing I noticed as well. I'd consider myself as part of the target audience, not a lot of room for a full arcade cabinet these days but old enough to have grown up in Arcades during the 80s and 90s. All I have left is nostalgia and an understanding that, aside from technical advancements, everything has pretty much gotten worse. Nostalgia can act as a coping mechanism for a lot people who look to the past to for their entertainment (older games, movies, tv shows..ect). The perk of these kinds of cabinets is they are low cost, but in terms of actual product and with electricity. They offer high accessibility. Its not perfect though, not enough to buy one now though the interest and willingness is there. They need to design the cabinets a bit better, and the selection of games is not good enough. If at some point users can add their own content (via emulation) then the value would go up considerably. Arcade1up missed out on some good design choices as well. Coin slots, even if it means using them as a start or select. Screen magnifiers which give the illusion of it being a non flat CRT monitor. LED lighting, and speakers on the top rather than next to the buttons. Actual hight without stupid looking booster sets is kind of a must. They can hit the right audience, but just didn't go far enough in the design. I know most of us probably want to see how these can be "modified", and want to see some basic, not necessarily expensive, improvements.
The thing about MAME machines is the fact that many people get bored of them quickly. I used to have a MAME setup and would spend 5-10 minutes trying to find a game, would finally choose one and play for 10 minutes and get bored of it. The arcade1ups though come with true classic arcade artwork, super sleek finish, very nice joysticks IMO, and the LCD screen looks great. Seriously, for those saying "It doesnt have CRT and scanlines" please chill out. The LCD screen it comes with is very clear, HD, crisp, and colorful. Another thing, it's not "Cardboard with a screen" like people claim. It's actual Glossy wood with true buttons. I use the spinner for Tempest and it is perfectly playable for me. And also they just look great in homes. I have one in my apartment and it just looks so nice that I just stare at it sometimes. Simply put, the machine is for anyone that wants an arcade machine in their house, and it does the job. I built mine with the riser so I can stand and play, and to me it feels like I'm truly playing an Arcade machine. I'm 5'11" and I can stand and play the machine without it feeling small, so the whole size thing can be fixed by simply getting the riser that they sell and include with the 12 in 1 Atari. Unless you're over 6'4", you should be able to stand and use this cabinet comfortably with the riser. And unlike MAME, I feel like I can just appreciate the games so much more. I'm not shilling, just giving my two cents on the whole thing. They're good units and worth the money. I paid 375 for mine and I do not regret it.
"My prediction is: you will see these start popping up on Craigslist, in about a year or so, for half the price" A year or so later, me just watching this video, checking my local Craigslist: *yup...* they hated him for he spoke the truth.
Lol, they’re everywhere. It’s hard to do a search now for real arcade hardware without having these things spill into the search results. That’s the real crime.
That might be true for the US but in Europe they are much harder to get. Here in Finland for example you can only find few different and even the basic Pac Man cab costs like 550€. No one is going to buy them and/or give them up for sale
@@ScarletSprites TOTALLY. I'm finally in the financial position to start building my own MAME cabinet, so I've been searching around for components I want to use and now I can't get Arcade 1Up videos to stop popping up in my feed when all I really want is some info on where to find a 27" CRT with S-video and power passthrough :D
@@white_meat_chicken27 inch CRT? How much you wanna spend cause those things can go for a lot! You might be better off doing an LCD and looking into a bunch of programs and covers that have been made now to help make LCDs look like CRTs with scan lines, etc..Unless you got the cash and are okay with possibly spending a lot on something that isn't new.
I got a Final Fight A1U for $200. Mainly because I don’t have much room in my apartment and I love Final Fight. It arrived and I quickly modded the heck out of it. RetroPi, light up marquee, new controls, coin door. Sure I could have fit something like an Alphacade but it wouldn’t have the graphics I wanted on the cab and it would still be slightly larger. Works great for me. :)
Scralet...These cabinets are designed for people like me who grew up in the 80's and have not seen any proper replication to play these old school games. Everyone can commit on how these are "IKEA" construction but unless they have never experienced a true arcade setting there is no need for a comment.
You know street fighter right? You know these are NOT the right joystick right? Even 1up said they ran out of time and had to use the ball top instead of paddle like it's SUPPOSED to have. So if you grew up in the 80's like myself, you should know better and not be a fan of at least the street fighter.
@@liquidt3ch you get a proper replication, and you might as well just buy an authentic arcade cabinet. while not the same, they are close enough for that feel of owning an arcade full of machines. i turn all mine on, set then to the main game, and the demo for all of them loop. i get a tear in my eye remembering all the fun as a child in the 80s i had, and it's such a good feeling.
I actually like that they are smaller because they fit in my house. The gameplay is very close to my old arcade days. And lastly, it costs a lot of money to collect originals. This is the next best thing.
Even though I don't really agree with everything you said, I really appreciate you expressing your opinion without completely bashing them for no apparent reason like I've seen most people do. You made some solid points, and just speaking for myself personally, I'm a collector. I have countless consoles and games and also nearly every version of Street Fighter II imaginable, and still plan to pick up the SF Arcade1Up cabinet. I think the cabinets are a really cool piece to add to any collection/man cave and extremely convenient for the price/size/weight/etc. when compared to legit cabinets. But I respect your opinion. Great video btw!
Thanks for the comment. As you mentioned my opinion is really just that, an opinion. As a collector, adding another piece of something you enjoy is always exciting and if this does that for you, all the better. Enjoy my friend.
@@dragongamer2670 I don't know if I would call him a joke. Sometimes he's right, sometimes he's wrong. I just like his videos cause you can tell he has a true love for the things he does collect and not just in it for a quick buck. I've found cabinets online (as you have said) for cheap. Unfortunately, the shipping costs would make it way to expensive for my budget and anything around me that is cheap. Is broke, hallowed out or just a game I totally do not want.
@@dragongamer2670 Hmm, not sure about that. I also have primal rage and picked it up from Craigslist for around $450 I think. That was around 8 years ago. They should be going up.
Disagree, I have both original cabs and a few Arcade1up games. Mine are on the risers and the controls are at the perfect height. There were claims that the first runs had cheap joysticks and buttons, but they are using HAPP stuff now, mine feel just like the real thing. I don't mind LCD monitors, I some as replacement in big cabs too. They also fit great in a small space, and for those of us in the south that don't have basements, that is great.
Richard Scroggins I will say that it seems like they were at least responsive to a lot of the initial issues they had at launch. I really don’t mind LCDs either (although I will go kicking a screaming before I put one into a real cab) it was more the overall size that turned me off. Glad you are enjoying yours, which ones did you get?
@@ScarletSprites Right now I have the 12-in-1 Deluxe (Asteroids, Centipede, etc.), the Galaga, the Pacman, and the Street Fighter. The only mod that I made was to get the bat tops for the Street Fighter.
as a 37 year old that used to play street fighter 2 in the arcade im interested on getting one. that being said if i get one i will be building a bigger base to get it at the right height because their base still dont cut it. y because i would never spend the kind of money it takes to get a real arcade cab and i really would not want to go through the pain and work it takes to move said og arcade cab. and as for scan lines ... I'm glad i don't have to see them anymore.
That’s a fair assessment, I can appreciate that. I love scanlines on old school arcade games, but I do have a new found appreciation for seeing modded consoles or even emulation render perfect pixels on a modern display. Glad to hear you’re raising this up a bit to suit your needs. Best of luck with that project, and I hope you enjoy your unit.
In my mind it's not the scanlines, necessarily, but the organic "filter" of the red, green, and blue phosphors and their chemical properties when illuminated by an electron gun (along with non-1:1 pixel AR's) which take an otherwise shitty-looking low-resolution game image and soften its edges. Retro gaming on a non-CRT display is like taking an icon and scaling it to full screen. The icon looks shitty, because it wasn't meant to be displayed that way. Also when brighter colors are used the unscanned lines get bled into. There are many seemingly organic and difficult-to-reproduce effects that a CRT televisions offers which, artistically and aesthetically, make more a far more interesting image than a LCD or LED (digital) display can offer without expensive/heavy shaders attempting the very same thing.
kevinfishburne neither of us are wrong, I just know what I like and I know even as a youth I would’ve preferred the look of LCD as I am a perfectionist and I always had issue with CRT for reasons of things like “pincushioning” off center, “bowing” etc. some CRT’s can look really good tho for why they are no doubt. I remember as a kid seeing the SNES demo kiosks in stores and being mesmerized at how good they looked and those were VGA computer monitors essentially
Just ran across your video when it popped up on the right side of my screen under recommended videos. I must say that you gave a very fair review of this "Machine". I built my own MAME cabinet with an actual 26" crt television and Happ controls. I had the itch to play the old arcade games from my childhood in as real of a setting as I could. The cheap controls and LCD on these things really don't give you that. Appreciate the time you took to make this video.
Thanks Michael, much appreciated. That sounds like a solid machine you put together, and is impressive that you sourced a CRT for the screen. The Suzo Happ controls are a nice touch as well. Happy gaming, and thanks for the comment!
I get your point, ik this video is like 4 years old but lemme explain, not everyone has space to put a full size cabinet nor a truck to move it, the full size cabinets expensive too. also it's actually not that small like you can play it standing up with the riser or on a bar stool without the riser. modding these cabs are easy too. This is definitely not for purists but it's for normal gamers who just want an arcade cabinet at their house.
I think they are going to sell a billion of these ( by billion I mean very many). I think the purists are a small minority. I agree with your arguments but I just think most people don't care how authentic these are. They satisfy the nostalgia bug enough that they will sell. I played the real ones as a kid and after seeing these, I already know I'm going two buy two or three for my kids playroom so I can play these with my kids. I like that they are small and light. I like that they are legal and the original developers will benefit. I love the cabinet art.
I own 37 pinball machines and 20 some-odd arcade machines, a dozen slot machines, and a whole lot of other mechanical and electronic amusements in my basement arcade. While I haven't really ever desired one of these 3/4 arcade machines myself, your video actually answered the question about why someone would want these things, even if you aren't the intended market. They're for people who want an arcade experience, but don't want to deal with 30 year old dirty board-sets, huge cabinets that require tons of space, a large truck to haul them, extra equipment to get them into basements, and CRT's that are irreplaceable and difficult to repair. As it turns out, this is a product that found a very willing and happy customer base who wouldn't want a full size game anywhere in their home, even if it were free. Good enough, brand new, trouble free and CLEAN makes a lot of people very happy.
I hear that, but I guess in that specific case the person didn’t REALLY want an arcade machine then. I understand that this is a compromise for some, but I keep going back to the sports car analogy. Do I really want a sports car if I’m not interested in learning about it, working on it, maintaining it, etc. I still can’t get past that emulating games on an LCD has been done for years much more cheaply, especially at the newer machines which are now pushing $600+. It’s still strange to me. I’ve also had games in both a one bedroom and a townhouse. If you’re invested enough you find ways to make things work.
@@ScarletSprites - You keep looking at it the wrong way. You keep valuing things that do not matter to most casual people who buy Arcade 1up. The only thing that matters to casual people is a small clean cabinet, it's in an "arcade style" form factor, and people can play the game. Try to think like a 9 year old kid again. A 9 year old does not care about electrical boards, CRTs, or what's under the hood of an Arcade cabinet. They only care about playing the arcade game. Everything else you mentioned is what a hardcore adult collector would care about.
@Todd Moore - You hit the nail on the head. I've spoken to a lot of arcade collectors about Arcade 1up. They just can't accept (or are unwilling to accept) all the reasons you just listed. Many in the arcade collector keep thinking like a hardcore collector, and not a casual average person. Its the same reason normal people buy console systems despite Gaming PCs being so much more powerful. Consoles are an "all in one" no headache solution.
@@TheBigExclusive Agreed. And since I wrote the above, I started buying Arcade 1up machines, and now I've been replacing real machines in my arcade with them. I decided to take a shot on the Dragons Lair, and it was so nice, I bought six others that have all exceeded my expectations. The Tron is an absolute work of art, and I recently added the Pong pub table($199!) for my EM/70's game room and it fits in there perfectly! I'm a big fan and advocate of these games. I missed Star Wars when it was first released, so I'm eagerly anticipating the return! ;)
I got the nba jam arcade1up version and honestly with the riser it’s fine (I’m 6’3). I put it together in about 90ish mins. I don’t want a gigantic old school clunker arcade in my man cave. I appreciate what he’s saying but im one of those “not a gamer, but like the nostalgia” people he said are rarely around....
You couldn't be more wrong about the smaller size being a deal breaker. There's NO WAY many of us are going to bring full size machines into our homes. Also the smaller size is perfect for pulling up a chair. If someone really needs to stand, building a riser would be a "beginners" type woodworking project for someone with little experience building anything.
That’s fine, and I understand the space issue. What I don’t fully understand then is why you’d want to pay $300 to pull up a chair and emulate some games on an LCD. There are quite a few ways to play these games via that type of setup for far less money.
@@ScarletSprites . . Oh yeah I definitely agree that you can get every single one of these retro games emulated. You can buy the necessary controls, monitor, and build a cabinet. I actually struggled with this reality to a degree. But these cheap, easy to assemble cabinets are just too tempting for the nostalgic cool factor for that authentic arcade reminisce. There's just something about stand alone cabinets.
Another benefit is less Power consumption. And anybody who wants to have an arcade game, and don't have a lot of room in their man cave, they are the perfect addition, without taking up.much space.
I forgot to mention the fun I will have modifying, improving, and playing these cabinets, my favorite game was tempest, one of the rarer games out there in original form due to the monitor type that was in he machines, the 1 up 12 in one has it! But from what I understand game play is horrible due to the spinner provided.... I'm already working on the mod prior to even picking up the game!.... it will be fun making it the game I remember and STILL not putting out a fortune to make it happen!
I've heard that people have worked on a spinner replacement for these, because like you mentioned, it clicks rather than actually spinning. I can see that there would be fun in modding as well, that's something that I'm always up for. It's the game within the game if you will. Enjoy!
A big part of the appeal of these machines are they are officially licensed and insured very attractive cabinets and feature controls which are mostly identical to the originals. Are they going to be the highest quality builds possible or exact replicas of the original? Of course not. But for a licensed, consumer friendly priced arcade machine, that looks pretty fantastic.
Great review...you did it before everyone else learned about the monitors failing, the controls breaking and the spinner (lol) that clicks and doesn't spin, the paint wearing off, the roms freezing at certain levels, the roms running laggy, and the various scuffing discovered after unboxing...and yes, retailers like WALMART have already started deep discounting as low as $75 in some areas.
My assumption has always been that there would be a wave of hype, which we certainly saw, and then a falling off afterwards. I’m not sure anyone could have predicted it would have happened this quickly. I expected the fallout to come post holidays once that initial wave of faithful had their machines, as I can’t imagine many people would continue to spend $300 for additional machines. The next thing you will start to see is the failure of this product blamed on people who called out the shortcomings, rather than simply acknowledging that it was a niche product that didn’t have a huge market, that then shot itself in the foot with quality control issues.
I got one and I'm super satisfied with it. One of the reasons I got it is because I wanted that arcade decoration feel to a room. I'm glad it's smaller then the original arcades because I actually have room to put it without it taken up too much space.
Exactly. For actual home use, commercial cabs are just too big and heavy. These scale replicas hit a lot of the right notes for both nostalgia and vintage gamers, assuming they run the actual arcade rom code. Controls can always be upgraded as desired
Finally another honest review. I had to sub because I respect that. I got heat on my video to. Pointed out a few inconsistent things and why does a 30 year old rom freeze? My comment was deleted from there fb page
My suggestion would be to buy a original cabinet and and put some happ sticks and buttons in and a lcd with a pi. You can add scanlines and crt effects with the pi. To me thats close enough. Chasing a working original board and crt is just not realistic.
@@ScarletSprites Don't get me wrong, I'd love to own full sized cabs, but the money, the effort, the weight, the transportation, the know-how...it becomes too much. This lets me dip my toe in at a reasonable price and simulates the arcade experience just enough for somebody like me. It's quick, it's dirty, it's easy and it's relatively cheap, plus it gives me a chance at a project with a raspberry pie.
I pre ordered two and I own three original cabinets, thousands of retro games and consoles several gaming pcs and all major modern consoles and handhelds. So kinda shows what you know. I dunno about the space you have, time to maintain and ability to move these behemoths around but mine are limited. The real hook for me are the centipede/tempest/quantum/major havoc controls utilizing trackball and dials. Goodluck getting that experience on a console. If you dont wanna fork over 2 grand on a centipede or tempest this is the next best solution. I think you're dead wrong on them flooding craigslist. In fact based on them being nearly sold out for pre order everywhere I have a feeling getting these this holiday season will be difficult at best. These will be great additions to the brighten up the game room at a fraction of the space, cost, maintenance with legit controls unique to certain games.
Having a cheap dedicated trackball setup is an appealing option, the Centipede machine was the one I was interested in as well until I saw it’s size. After that, I just couldn’t bring myself to put it in a room with my other genuine machines. We’ll see what happens with the hype, this was a great time for them to launch and skim the early adopters and initial wave, see how sales go, and prep for holiday inventory. I’m really curious to see if there is lasting appeal. Also, there is an all original Centipede that’s been posted locally for $1200...very tempting.
I’ve never used them, but maybe called them out as a place I know others go to? When I’ve been stuck in the past I’ve sent my chassis to ArcadeCup.com, he has fixed two monitors for me. The wait times can be lengthy but there’s a reason for that; it’s quality work.
I agree. The mistake they made was not including a USB port of some kind. That way, they could've gotten the emulation crowd to purchase these so they could add their own ROMs to it.
You might be one of six people who feel that way after watching this video. Lol. To be fair, this was intended to be more of a statement on what an arcade machine is and what made it awesome. Not everyone caught that vibe though, but that’s ok.
@@ScarletSprites yeah I definitely see where you were going with this, and after reading some of the comments here I see what you mean... Some of these people seem upset for some reason. As you know I own a Sega Blast City and hope to own more cabinets one day so I get you.
I know Blasts usually have finicky monitor issues (mine has convergence problems) but I still love that model cab. The lighted marquee really looks great.
@@ScarletSprites oh yeah it does !! However I own the VS. Blast City which has a much smaller marquee, are you familiar with that model ?.? I paused one of your videos and showed my daughter what yours looks like and we both agreed yours looks better... but I still love the way mine looks as well, it's cool how it says winner and flashes when you turn it on. Hey is there another way I can contact you ?.? One of your videos got me thinking and I would like to ask you a serious question about my cabinet and arcade boards...
You know I personally think they want to stick with whatever ridged mentality of licensed control they've always had over 3 decades ago. Problem is everyone has gone past that and they don't pay for licensing fees. Example of when time doesn't catch up.
In a way this is like a person with a garage full of supercars asking why someone would buy a $50,000 "sports car" . Real arcade machines are very large so they take up space many people don't have, they're very heavy, they're potentially very expensive to fix, and the buy-in per machine is a lot more than these kits. I think some of the people interested in this product might prefer a Raspberry Pi based emulator cabinet but they don't have the knowledge or skill to make one. They may not even know such things exist. My guess is that for some people with the dream of owning an arcade machine from their youth this is the best compromise available currently.
You raise some valid points. I just know from my days of when I used to live in a one bedroom apartment, that something like this was never going to satisfy what I was really after. It’s definitely more of a compromise/hybrid solution, and for some, I recognize that that’s ok. I’m really just approaching this from the standpoint of asking potential buyers, “what is it you’re truly wanting?”
I personally like these options. I'm for nostalgia and what I loved as far as arcade gaming. These are perfect for people who can't afford the full size cabs or the original game play. You can adapt to these and make it fun, to bring back those memories of the 80s. You can always adjust the height, maybe not the width but worth the price. The feel of playing on an arcade again despite the size is awesome.
I’m pretty much agree with your entire argument here but I am still getting one due to nostalgia and low cost. The height isn’t an issue that a cheap and simple quick trip to Home Depot can’t fix. The materials used on these cabs aren’t the best but aren’t the worst. Beside @ $300 you’re not paying for the best. What You’re paying for is aesthetics in your basement/man cave and accessibility to something that brings you back to the good ‘ol days that won’t break the wallet or your back @ 63LBS. Believe me I’m all about the oldschool classic cabs if you can find em in good shape but then there’s maintenance on old ass tech that nobody wants to hunt for parts for. I have a retropie and a hyperspin setup so I may end up turning my rampage arcade 1 up into a real bitchin machine for a low cost.
You have a point, I have systems from when I was kid. I don’t have much left but you hit on the head! I remember playing these as a kid at CiCis pizza, my space is limited in my movie room, these are the reasons why I will buy the Rampage model.
These are for beer evenings with buddies and a few hours of fun with the kids. I like it and have pre-order for the European Street fighter cab. Solid points, but totally disagree that these machines dont have an audience. Good vid as always. Thanks.
@@alexmcdowell8868 and you don't get that feeling, these are nostalgia machines. they are not meant to be a 100% reproduction. my brother came over saw i had a pacman machine, realized it wasn't the actual cabinet, but he stood there for like 3 hours playing pacman, and said man that takes me back. that right there is a good feeling.
demonpride1975 I agree, if I just wanted the emulators, I can do it on my computer/snes classic/ even my own phone. Having one of these arcade1up Cabs has been the best for Friday nights with the guys having a beer, blasting music and playing some classic arcade games. I used to think the same way about these cabs coming out but after a couple of years being out, they have been such a hot sell.
I agree. I do like that they are getting classic arcades out to the younger crowd as so many have never played a classic arcade from a cabinet most only know of consoles and hand held controllers.
I played the Galaga cabinet today, at Walmart. The machine may be somewhat smaller, but it absolutely had the nostalgic feel to it. If I had a place to put one, I'd buy it.
Why would you get a sub sized arcade cabinet that's dedicated to just a couple of games when there's the option of getting a full sized cabinet where you can have 100's of games installed and at your disposal?
I respect your opinion and that was your disclaimer. Much of what you say is grounded in sound reasoning. One thing that is hard to argue against though is that they are selling like hot cakes. All of the online retailers have posted that they are sold out multiple times, meaning that they sell out, Arcade1up allots them more, and they sell out again. So these machines are appealing to some audience out there, and that audience is vast in number.
That is fascinating to me really, but I’ll be more curious to see if there is a lasting appeal or if sales will die out once the hype does. I don’t think many people actually have these or have seen them in person yet. At one point many years ago, I asked how many people would seriously sit and watch a show where contestants sing and get judged. I couldn’t have been more wrong on that one.
Haha yeah you are right about that. I'm interested in seeing the lasting appeal as well. I pre-purchased the Centipede and Asteroids cabinet. With me personally, my major concern is the sensitivity of the trackball and spinner. If these don't "feel" like I remember, I will be disappointed and I am honestly afraid on this one. Fingers crossed.
They are selling just like Trump became POTUS! Watch shit change after it hits homes. Twilight and Hunger games were box office hits too, People in general are just FOOLS!!
I think the size is key. If they were any bigger like 6’ tall shipping cost would be too high. They need to be small to be shipped on a commercial scale.
Honestly I think they are a decent value. I have built my own arcade cabinets and it isn't that easy or cheap, especially if you have to buy the tools and everything. The size factor is a bonus for anyone who can't dedicate their entire living space to video games, although I will admit it is too short. I would have to check out the quality of the controls and play some games to really make an informed judgement, but I certainly don't think it is a terrible idea, especially since I am sure it would be easy to stick a retropie in there. This is an easy solution for somebody who wants a cabinet but doesn't want the hassles. Pretty good game selection too.
My wife got me the MKII for Christmas because she knew MKII was dream cabinet in addition to my ‘84 Ms. Pacman, but MKII is too rare/expensive. So she did tons of research and stumbled upon A1Up. She got her family to chip in since they’re not super cheap and she was stoked af leading up Christmas saying she got me the best gift ever. When I opened it, I reserved enthusiasm because I had a inkling that something was up with it. I’d seen them at Walmart and they didn’t seem great. Anyways She made me assemble it right away on Christmas morning because she was so excited! When I finally stood it up, she was completely crushed, heartbroken. She goes “that’s it?!”. Sooooo sad. I’d already prepared myself for disappointment so I was staying positive and I tell her how much I love it haha. Currently making the most out of it by doing the ETA PRIME mod, which has been really fun! But damn, still breaks my heart to see her disappointment smh.
That's a solid try with the best intentions in mind though! I've been there though, it's sometimes hard to fake being excited for something like this. It's why I ask friends/family to please avoid anything gaming related for gifts. They mean well but they really just don't know much about what they are actually buying.
I'm a MAMEing and Hyperspinning junky and have been for years (since MAME started out with just the old Namco games). The audience for these cabinets is not intended really for "us", but a far larger group of consumers that have NO CLUE how to build an arcade cabinet, or the emulation and interfaces needed. A company has taken a risk to bring a more practical alternative home that is also at a good price point. Frankly, I'm impressed with the effort and the general consumer enthusiasm. I am supporting the effort and pre-ordered the Atari 12 in 1 game special edition from Best Buy for $400. It comes with the riser and feedback is the spinner and trackball play very well. I have a two player arcade panel for MAME that cost almost as much as the $300 version of these cabinets. The one thing I never had though is a good spinner and trackball set-up. I completely respect your view, none the less! :) I'm hoping these do very well and in$pire more products like this.
i have like 7 of these machines now, i bought 2 at first, and i have that feeling of an arcade. i turn on a light switch and all my machines come on. and the sounds of a bustling arcade take me back.
For me the height of the machine is a complete dealbreaker. I can overlook the other issues you raised, but the size of these machines is unacceptable for the price. Also, I 100% agree that the “3/4 size” claim is indeed bullshit. How the hell is an arcade cabinet that barely comes up to my waist 3/4 the size of a real cabinet. I hope someone steals their idea and makes a lot of money with it by doing it right. The concept is a good one, a slightly smaller, lighter, and cheaper arcade cabinet, it’s a great novelty idea. However that tiny thing they rolled out is worth $100 at most if you wanted to put it in some kid’s bedroom as a toy. It’s not fit for an adult’s game or family room.
The audience is people who are hardcore and avid gamers who miss and long for the arcade experience. I want one because I want an arcade machine and this is new, maneuverable, and easy to get
They are for people like Me.. who have always wanted an arcade cabinet in their home. if you build a riser they are regular height. My dream is to have an MKII cabinet. but I don't know how to repair or refurbish an authentic broken one. I am building my own bartop at the moment, but I'd buy an officially licensed MK, MKII, and UMK3 cabinet if they ever offered one.
Very interesting perspective....I'd like to see a side by side comparison of the stand up original machines to all the remake smaller consoles in terms of graphics, game play, size, controls, etc...
I will say, you can actually get "conditioned" to carrying them. Lemme at it! My friends tell me I'm sick --- So, what, I choose to collect the heaviest damn thing one could want to collect. It's all for the Glory :) No, but to be real though...it is an unreal time where everyone is all about 1080P or 4K and people are literally throwing away excellent Sony Trinitron's and other CRT's. Certainly I wont let one go to the dumpster - not on my watch! I have a lot of home consoles and "need" them ("Precious").
The problem is the price, especially in Canada. Walmart's going to sell them for $499.96. Which is $565 with tax. That's 433 USD. _WITHOUT_ the raiser. For $565, I could build my own cabinet of proper pressed wood, make it the proper size, and put in a larger monitor, actual Sanwa parts and a _much_ more powerful PC cable of running literally thousands of games instead of a couple. The only way I would buy one of these mini cabs is if the price was sub $200 CAD.
Yeah, that's a little rough. I know the preorders down here have gone to $299 USD which is reasonable considering costs and licensing. Best of luck with whatever you come up with or decide on, I didn't realize these were pricier up north.
Oh I'm not in the market for one of these mini cabs myself. I already have an arcade cabinet! Ten years ago, I bought a full-sized Neo-Geo MVS upright cabinet. It's a two-slot board. I've been happy with it, but The CRT has aged and while SNK made a lot of excellent games, I yearn to play Capcom, Konami and Taito classics too. With respect to the original hardware, I am in the process of converting my beloved MVS into a mame cabinet and perhaps getting a Supergun kit for my MVS motherboard itself. The challenge is the control panel. Neo-Geo only uses four buttons, but I want to give each player six. I'm going to have totally replace the original control panel with a new one.
Replacing that control panel is the way to go. I definitely wouldn’t drill it or the button layout would be funky, and you’d ruin an original CP if you ever do decide to try and move it. My Capcom solution is less space conscientious; I picked up an Astro City to house my CPS2 and CPS3 multis. Looks like the CPS1 multi is happening now too.
My opinion changed 180 from the beginning of the video to the end. You made some very good and honest points. I didn't realize just how stupidly small they were. Thanks for keeping it real.
Thanks Eric! Just my thoughts and opinions. I always want and hope people do what’s right for them, and not because they are persuaded by something said online. That said, I’ll always be honest and transparent.
They're short, not small. 17" isn't much smaller than the original games, at least not for the early 80s games. Put them on a pedestal (or make one, or use a small table), and they're not far from the originals in size. Also, many of the buyers who buy them because of fond memories will now be in their 50s or 60s, and may want to sit down while playing. Making them shorter makes this much easier.
I believe the purpose of it's height is utilitarian in nature. If the height was 3/4 scale like the rest of it (per-se), the height of the controls would still be too low to stand up to, and too high to sit. They kept the height to 2/3 scale so one could sit down and have a comfortable reach of the controls, and a near dead-on look at the screen. With the riser, us shorter people may find it okay, but the screen angle may be a bit much. If I could change things, I'd make the riser another 3" tall, to get the controls at the same height of an actual machine, and angle the monitor back for a more dead-on appearance.
There was some good info earlier about this. It sounds like there were retail restrictions around the sizes, and they were forced to reduce scale and offer the riser.
@@ScarletSprites That makes sense. It must be a coincidence it happens that the height is perfect for sit-down play. Then again, they want these things to fit in even a small car.
@@smg4reblooperd182 it’s not because I’m nostalgic for the real arcade machines I don’t care if it’s real or not I just don’t agree with people that think they’re like the real thing
I built one for where I work (we sell them). I have 2 thoughts.....the images around the controls comes off too easily, and it would only be worth it for me if i threw in a retropie with better buttons
In my opinion, the people interested in buying one of these are the same kind of people paying 80+ for a nes/snes classic, and that's who these machines are being marketed to. I'd rather not pay that much for emulation, as good as it can be, I want the real thing.
I have the Galaga and Centipede cabinets. I love them. CRT monitors were used because that was what they had then. We now have better, cleaner and brighter tv’s. Using the CRT argument is like saying you want to be cured my leeches instead on modern medicine just because it’s “authentic”. It’s a $200-$300 four foot tall arcade that feels very much like the ones I played as a kid. I love the size of these. Not everyone has a massive space for a 300lb ancient cabinet.
I decided to get one, but for a couple of very specific reasons. First, and most important: I found one in box for $40. Second, I've got a six year old, and a wife who's very short (4'10). Third, I was already tinkering with the idea of a retro pi build and this ended up being a perfect opportunity to do just that. I'll be putting in my own Pi and new sticks, and for about $150 I'll have a pretty solid mini cabinet that both my wife and son can enjoy without taking up too much real estate in the family room.
james kirk Just because I have an opinion on these doesn’t mean that I’m totally blind to other perspectives. At one time I was very interested in the idea of a “cheap” trackball unit. Ultimately the size kills it for me, and I just can’t get past that. I certainly respect other people’s opinions though, even if I don’t necessarily agree with them.
I was thrilled when I had a Magnavox Odyssey (pong) when I was a kid and every kid in the neighborhood wanted to play it. Skip 45+ years later, these are perfect for kids and at a $299 price at Walmart it's hard to beat. FYI, $249 black Friday price for Galaga and Pac Man.
I bought the Atari Deluxe 12n1. I have a decent setup with a 21" SVGA CRT for emulation and console gaming, but I don't have a trackball or a spinner. I looked into what it would cost to either build or buy a new control panel and integrate it into my current setup, and I couldn't do it for less than just buying this cabinet.
Agree on the trackball. I was interested in it because I thought it would be a relatively cheap way to add a dedicated trackball cab to my lineup. After seeing the size though I just couldn’t do it. Part of that is just me being picky, and I can acknowledge that.
I have a 6 year-old, so I think it being 'his size' might help him get more interested in these old games. :) I think it'll be fine for me to play seated with it on the riser.
I'm an old school gamer, i recall being 12 years old and hang out at the arcade (nostalgic) it was fantastic, very fond memories. I'm still a huge gamer, own a Gaming PC (that I Built) with an Oculus Rift, Gaming Laptop, Xbox One X, 2 Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Wii U, Xbox 360, PS3, 3DS, & a Vita. Also have both Nintendo classics. I love gaming (to bad the industry is in a bad money hungry funk, a topic for a different day) so I bought one of this machines, the arcade 1up Deluxe Atari edition and I absolutely love it. It definitely not a true arcade machine but it servers its purpose the cabinet looks great, graphic art is awesome, its easy to upgrade the controls and mod (Raspberry Pi or PC emulation). Plus they are smaller so you can have more machines in a smaller area and with the riser they are a perfect height (I'm 6.1"), You can create your own mini arcade (I now own 4 cabinets) I agree its not for everyone but with that being said, everyone that comes to my house loves playing on the machines and ask where i got them. Numerous people have bought machine after seeing and playing on mine. I also believe that for a few people they will be a gateway into the real arcade machines and that is good for the gaming community.
A year later, these are for people that want cabinets but don't want to spend $1,000's. These things are a great way to build that arcade of your dreams for way 1/4 the price. They're easy to set up, easy to move, easy to turn on and play, easy to collect. I think you have valid points but I think these are more popular now than people ever thought they would be.
I would 100% agree that I never thought that many people would drop $100s on emulation. I just didn’t see it happening. As far as the $1000s for real cabs though, I’ve really tried hard to encourage people to be patient. I picked up a Daytona Twin for $400 this summer, a Capcom Big Blue for $800, VF dropped at my garage for $300, etc. With the exception of the candy cabs I bought and had shipped, pretty much every cab I own I scored a great deal on by being patient.
I have a wife and two kids and a smaller 3 bedroom house and I am a big fan of rampage I could easily buy all these machines and still comfortably fit them all in my office. I would love original but for me these are a great compromise for fun\size ratio.
As an arcade collector, I cringe every time I see these things. They’re more like 1/2 scale of the original games, which makes those multiplayer games like Street Fighter 2 and Rampage nearly impossible to play with adult friends. I can’t imagine three people trying to huddle around that cabinet to play Rampage. Other video reviews have shown the joysticks on the Street Fighter 2 machine tend to spin loose. Overall, they just look like cheap knockoffs that will find themselves in the front yards of garage sales everywhere next summer.
I'm getting the Asteroids/Centipede Best Buy machine. I was 17 in '79, going to the arcade at the mall with my friends, and I've always wanted an Asteroids cabinet. I like that the trackball and spinner knob are built in. I like that it's small and doesn't take up too much room, and I like that I can just pick it up and carry it to my car and take it wherever.
Totally agree. Ikea grade arcade cabinet with what appears to be $5 ebay joysticks and buttons and questionable emulation. I haven't seen one in person, but I keep seeing these videos by these smaller channels who appear to have got free cabs from the Arcade1UP people and they just gush on about them. So of course you can't exactly trust them to be unbiased. Maybe I'll pick one up and check it out.
Hey Todd, love your channel! A few of the videos I saw even mentioned the screen shimmering, and for individuals who I'd consider connoisseurs of video gaming quality, I was surprised how things like that were seemingly glossed over. Maybe it's me and I'm overly negative. Regardless, I won't be waiting at the door for a free delivery any time soon.
Scarlet Sprites it ain’t just you brother. I’ve seen this trend too. There are quite a few gaming channels on YT who will freely overlook and straight up ignore negative aspects to products so long as the free stuff keeps rolling in. My favorite is reviews of the clone consoles with hdmi output who only display in 16x9 with no 4x3 picture option. And it’s upscaled composite video at that. So long as they generate views they don’t care.
I'm trying to go to bed here Todd, you can't tell me things like that. That's what true nightmares look like.
Scarlet Sprites oh man, I’m a chatty Cathy. Let me tell you another thing that grinds my gears: creators who don’t disclose paid/sponsored content or even make it clear that an item was sent to them for free for review. Saying “Big Bob’s Retro Game Shack” hooked you up isn’t exactly a disclosure. Pricks!
Hah, that’s another thing I’ve picked up on as well. I can honestly say I’ve never received a dime or a product in exchange for a review or shoutout. Even the RetroTink 2X (which I genuinely do love btw) I returned and then purchased my own unit.
Ultimately in my view, the reason for 48" up right height is for the ability to sell these at brick and mortar retailers. Speaking as a 30+ yr retail mgr 48" are generally the largest dimension any retailer will allow for placement in a gondola. Those sections are 4' wide and retailers maximize sq footage and wouldn't use up 2/3 of one section for one item. Selling these in 2 PC units to get a 60" height would require 2 PC uprights the end user would have to put together, which makes them more structurally unstable, and then you'd either pass on the responsibility for side art placement on the end user, or worse having it split where the joints are. I think it's a smart business decision. Width could be addressed easily however with just a little bit more MDF but they'd have to be careful of weight. To offer site to home shipping most carriers have 70lb limits on boxed stock and at 63lbs on a 4' cab it's close already. They may not be for an arcade purist, but there are plenty of old ass gamers...like me that welcome this addition to the genre. Who's to say that if this succeeds they dont expand the line to cocktails or anything else. Bottom line is people arent buying these for the games, its strictly a nostalgia experience and I applaud them.
Superb insight, thanks for taking the time to share that and the details. This is great info and insight into retail that a lot people (myself included) wouldn’t generally be aware of. This is the stuff I love to hear and learn, great comment.
@@ScarletSprites you bet. And if every "detractor" and purist took your approach on talking points, there would be a lot less vitriol. I dont feel the company is trying to compete with those in the hardcore space. I'll be making a review on the Centipede cab pending delivery so I'll be able to answer the gameplay angle with the trackball hopefully next week
Nice, that’s the one I’d be most interested in. Being able to add a “cheap” dedicated trackball setup to my lineup is a tempting proposition.
@@ScarletSprites well I'm a very new, very organic (meaning stripped down) YTer but I don't think proper ettiquite allows for one yter posting links to his own channel on another's vids but when it's ready I'll find a way to let you know
I have links blocked by default in comments. Feel free to message me or reply again when posted though and your channel is just one tap or click away.
In the first golden age of video games, every kid who blew their allowance at the arcade dreamed of owning their own machine. That's who they're really for.
Who are these for??someone like me...
Me too. Got the street fighter 2 arcade cabinet
Me too. I've got 2 so far and I'm planning on purchasing all of them.
Same here
Just buy a real jamma cab and fit a pc or rasberypi with 1000's of original arcade games, no need for more than 2 jamma cabs, one vertical one horizontal
And me. I have 3 so far and want at least two more
For me, who finds it actually impossible to own an authentic one. They are small but it's so that you have the ability to play sitting down. You can raise them. Authentic ones require too much work and maintenance.
They are basically the GameBoy Micro of Arcade machines which is perfect for my Town House. The whole selling point is "Arcade for homes". And can own even more of them because of space efficiency.
They might be small, but if you own like 3 of them side by the side it'll look freaking cool.
brokie cope
i own 2 real cabs with crts got em both for 300 pounds,transport cost pretty much the same for them both also,600 all together,that is like 2 1up cabs
and i modded mine so they got EVERY game imaginable all running though huge CRTs
and i live on the 3rd floor,stop making excuses
@@random_an0n Cool.
No one gives a shit. Bitch.
*brokie*.
Don't tell me. Andrew Taint fan?
They are nostalgia items for people who used to play, and dreamt of owning one as a kid. I don't want the size, cost and maintenance factor of a full-size cabinet. The " do it yourself " mame kits dont have the artwork, so I think they have a hit on their hands. Surprised this didn't come to market years ago.
Ohh this has everything to do with nostalgia :). People don't pay $300 on something they think they might like, they spend that on something they need, and nostalgia is one thing that bridges that gap between want and need. It will introduce kids to these games, but its the 30-50 age bracket that remembers these games who will be the target market. Nostalgia is a serious force. Hell, I haven't played a single PC game in a week... but I completed Parodius finally on MiniSNES, and played through Bubble Bobble with my mom last weekend. Nostalgia > Fortnite :D
The Centipede cabinet has a trackball! A TRACKBALL!
@@stunthumb i bought pacman and centipede, and the minute i set them up, i had a line up of my nieces nephews and their friends wanting to play, it warms my heart that the simple games i played as a kid, still are loved and i can share that with this generation.
I recently bought my first. I’m 30 so I grew up in the 90s when there was an arcade in every mall, but I have been a console gamer almost exclusively for a decade or so. To me, this MK machine offers something different than what I get out of my Xbox One / PS4. It’s nostalgic, it’s fun, it’s eye candy, and it’s something to play for a bit when guests come over. It’s also getting me into gaming again because I can turn it on and play for just a few minutes at a time, which I can’t say for the types of games I tend to play on consoles. With the riser, it’s a perfectly acceptable height for me, as I’m 5’10. I like the idea of owning an original arcade machine, but I doubt I’ll ever have enough interest to drop thousands of dollars and have to deal with the maintenance headache. If this thing fails, it sounds like there are relatively simple solutions, as the parts are cheap and easy to find. The modding community for 1ups looks pretty substantial, so that’s something I might look into doing eventually as well. And if I run out of space or get sick of playing it, I’m sure it’ll be pretty easy to sell and get roughly half of my money back, so then it’s like paying $150 or so to have fun with it for however long. To me, that’s a lot more enjoyable than buying a couple of new console games and then never finding the time or energy to play em.
It's an entry level arcade cabinet. I've wanted a traditional cabinet but I've never had the space (or money) for one. These are perfect for their size, and especially the licensed artwork for the cabinets makes them great retro game decorations. The Mortal Kombat machine they just announced looks gorgeous
I bought one. Always wanted to get into buying cabinets but I'm not gonna throw down a grand for one. They are 299, at my Walmart anyway. I bought it so I can upgrade it with a raspberry pi and play limitless arcade games in the the convenience of a halfpint machine. Fits perfectly in my room and doesn't take up much space . And switching out the buttons and sticks is like butter if you want to upgrade them.
All around it seems to be a good deal to me, for people wanting to get into the arcade game but don't have thousands to blow on a real one
Having had a few arcade machines in the past, the constant and tricky maintenance of such old hardware became a real burden over the course of a few years. Honestly, in the end, it just wasn't worth the hassle. Arcade1Up's offerings by contrast, offer a nice middle ground between arcade feel and modern reliability.
x to doubt
real cabs aint hard to maintain especially if you mod em
1ups are trash and break down more than real ones lol
the typical post of the 1up groups is "my X has stopped working on my cab"
lmao open a ticket on their site and get free part xDDD doesnt matter you bought it 3rd hand on craigslist lmao!!!
buy junk you get junk,even the chinese buttons are better than the ones in the 1up cabs lmao
2 years later, I think it's safe to say that there's a strong market for these cabs. They aren't for the masses, but they keep making more and improving the quality of the product. I was born in 1980, and dreamed of having my own arcade cabinets since I was 5. I now own 4 Arcade1ups and love them. I bought 1 used, 1 on sale, and the other 2 I paid full price. I can't reasonably fit 4 full size arcade cabinets in my house, and I sure don't want to maintain them so these are the next best thing! I can finally play pac-man and ms. pac-man the way it was designed to be played and with the risers they are tall enough to give you that 'feeling' of a real arcade cabinet. I'm not a purist or a hardcore collector. I'm your average casual collector/gamer. These cabinets were made for people like me.
Yeah I think us arcade lovers and collectors like myself, who have been with them since 2018, hoped for a different type of roadmap on their growth. The issue became once they started putting them into the big retail stores, the stores only wanted the games that had a name they knew of and they could sell. A lot of the cabinets the arcade community were hoping for moving forward we're getting nixed by the retail stores and what sucked is, it's not like they're unknown arcade cabs. Arcade cabs like Paperboy, Qbert, Robotron, Smash TV....we know a few of these had actual prototypes made as we saw pics recently, but the retail stores didn't want em. The retail stores want Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, Star Wars, Golden Tee which is fine, but once you start buying these, trust me you'll want more 😆 Cause eventually you're gonna get tired of Pac-Man's one maze and will want sometjing new 😊 And yes, they have improved in the sense that when I was buying them in 2018 they were 4 feet tall and the riser you bought separately. Eventually they made deluxe and XL cabs where the sides are all one piece and no riser needed, cabinets got closer to looking like the real arcade cabinets, etc..but trust me, I have close to 30 A1UP cabinets beginning with their first cabs from 2018 and I/we have seen them keep making mistake, after mistake after mistake and seeing the same mistakes over and over, like it seemed like they weren't interested in learning from past mistakes and getting better, they just wanted to pump stuff out. Now, they have had some management change over the past year so we'll see, but the arcade community could give you a book on the things that just made no sense and was just consistent poor QA to cheap hardware that would give out quickly or not be strong enough to power the game it was made for to promising online play for a game and it not working for close to a year after release to inconsistencies in monitors, like some that are on 4 player cabs yet completely wash out when you view it from the sides to releasing vertical arcade game cabinets with the monitor set vertically, but then putting other games on that same cabinet that were horizontal monitor games now playing on a vertical monitor to woodwork arriving damaged or holes misaligned or drilled on wrong sides to marquee artwork completely washed out to even needing those plastic overlays that are still on every control panel today, because the first releases in 2018, the control panel printing was so cheap that your hands would start rubbing off the artwork in the first week of use, so they released plastic covers for them all and issued them with all cabinets after that. That's just the tip and don't get me started on the same mistakes on their web site over and over and over. It got really frustrating, so that's what people like myself and others like me feel and yet when asked, we all would love it if they turned things around and are able to put out great stuff after this shakeup. Nobody wants them to go out of business, but the road is long, and so is this post😂 😂
Who are they for? People that want to get a nostalgic fix without investing a lot of time and/or money. Of course there are better options but the people buying these just want something simple that works without much effort. I don't get why people act so dumbfounded why someone would want one. These at least look nice and I've seen a LOT of ugly homemade cabs.
Kiwisoup, I think you hit the nail on the head there. I’m a purist big time. I’ve been working with Hyperspin for the last couple of years and now that Retroarch has added “Runahead” I’ve been dabbling in that as well. CRT-Emudriver allows me to run a multicade on an actual CRT (and better yet a Wells Gardner k7000 that I found on CRAIGSLIST) :-) The look on a CRT instead of of an lcd is amazing. It’s about as close as you can get to the actual arcade feel and have ungodly amounts of games in a single cab .... that being said here is the catch .... TIME. Time is invaluable to me now that I’m a dad. My son is 2 years old and the free time I used to have to tinker with Frontends and perfect resolution and frequencies for every emulator and game have gone out the window. Don’t get me wrong I still tinker with it in the garage every time I get a free chance but my 1 hour a night when my son goes to bed just doesn’t cut it when it comes to this kind of thing. My MAME cabinet is still in the works but the project has literally been in the works for 3 years now. I’d like to play some of this nostalgic part of my past with my son and that’s why I won’t quit my hobby. I think the ability to buy one of these units with no tinkering involved, just assemble, plug and play with my son sounds like the perfect thing to get him involved with my past. That and the fact that they are so small is perfect when he wants to have his little buddies play with him. When he’s older then he can saddle up to the big MAME machine :-)
Lassi Kinnunen,
Hi Lassi, I think if time is more valuable to you it’s a personal sacrifice 😆
@LegitProsOnly You clearly didn't read what I said at all.
@LegitProsOnly You don't get that it's not about the games themselves. It's the arcade experience. But good for you.
@LegitProsOnly Funny, I didn't see phones with emulators at the arcade either. Like i said, some people don't want to take the time, don't care about the price, or don't have the knowledge and skills to build one. Maybe work on your reading and comprehension skills. Every name cab kit costs more this this without all of the components. It's really not that expensive for something that comes with everything you need out of the box. Time is valuable to some people and they don't wanna spend weeks on some big project where effort and expenses and frustrations add up more than you think...only to end up with something that looks like they made it. The vast majority of homemade cabs look like absolute garbage.
I bought the deluxe atari cabinet and have yet to put it together. For me, the fact that I am getting access to a mini cabinet, a 17" monitor, a trackball, and a spinner seems like a buy. Time will tell how happy I am with it. Worst case I can use pieces and put a retropie in it and see how it works.
I was most interested in the prospect of grabbing a cheap dedicated trackball setup when these were first announced. When I saw the size though, I just couldn't do it. Best wishes on your setup, the RetroPie mod seems like a good way to go to expand the functionality.
Agree on the authenticity or lack there of... this is the first thing I noticed as well.
I'd consider myself as part of the target audience, not a lot of room for a full arcade cabinet these days but old enough to have grown up in Arcades during the 80s and 90s. All I have left is nostalgia and an understanding that, aside from technical advancements, everything has pretty much gotten worse. Nostalgia can act as a coping mechanism for a lot people who look to the past to for their entertainment (older games, movies, tv shows..ect).
The perk of these kinds of cabinets is they are low cost, but in terms of actual product and with electricity. They offer high accessibility.
Its not perfect though, not enough to buy one now though the interest and willingness is there. They need to design the cabinets a bit better, and the selection of games is not good enough. If at some point users can add their own content (via emulation) then the value would go up considerably.
Arcade1up missed out on some good design choices as well. Coin slots, even if it means using them as a start or select. Screen magnifiers which give the illusion of it being a non flat CRT monitor. LED lighting, and speakers on the top rather than next to the buttons. Actual hight without stupid looking booster sets is kind of a must.
They can hit the right audience, but just didn't go far enough in the design. I know most of us probably want to see how these can be "modified", and want to see some basic, not necessarily expensive, improvements.
The thing about MAME machines is the fact that many people get bored of them quickly. I used to have a MAME setup and would spend 5-10 minutes trying to find a game, would finally choose one and play for 10 minutes and get bored of it. The arcade1ups though come with true classic arcade artwork, super sleek finish, very nice joysticks IMO, and the LCD screen looks great. Seriously, for those saying "It doesnt have CRT and scanlines" please chill out. The LCD screen it comes with is very clear, HD, crisp, and colorful.
Another thing, it's not "Cardboard with a screen" like people claim. It's actual Glossy wood with true buttons. I use the spinner for Tempest and it is perfectly playable for me. And also they just look great in homes. I have one in my apartment and it just looks so nice that I just stare at it sometimes. Simply put, the machine is for anyone that wants an arcade machine in their house, and it does the job. I built mine with the riser so I can stand and play, and to me it feels like I'm truly playing an Arcade machine. I'm 5'11" and I can stand and play the machine without it feeling small, so the whole size thing can be fixed by simply getting the riser that they sell and include with the 12 in 1 Atari. Unless you're over 6'4", you should be able to stand and use this cabinet comfortably with the riser. And unlike MAME, I feel like I can just appreciate the games so much more. I'm not shilling, just giving my two cents on the whole thing. They're good units and worth the money. I paid 375 for mine and I do not regret it.
"My prediction is: you will see these start popping up on Craigslist, in about a year or so, for half the price"
A year or so later, me just watching this video, checking my local Craigslist: *yup...* they hated him for he spoke the truth.
Lol, they’re everywhere. It’s hard to do a search now for real arcade hardware without having these things spill into the search results. That’s the real crime.
That might be true for the US but in Europe they are much harder to get. Here in Finland for example you can only find few different and even the basic Pac Man cab costs like 550€. No one is going to buy them and/or give them up for sale
@@ScarletSprites TOTALLY. I'm finally in the financial position to start building my own MAME cabinet, so I've been searching around for components I want to use and now I can't get Arcade 1Up videos to stop popping up in my feed when all I really want is some info on where to find a 27" CRT with S-video and power passthrough :D
@@white_meat_chicken27 inch CRT? How much you wanna spend cause those things can go for a lot! You might be better off doing an LCD and looking into a bunch of programs and covers that have been made now to help make LCDs look like CRTs with scan lines, etc..Unless you got the cash and are okay with possibly spending a lot on something that isn't new.
I got a Final Fight A1U for $200. Mainly because I don’t have much room in my apartment and I love Final Fight. It arrived and I quickly modded the heck out of it. RetroPi, light up marquee, new controls, coin door. Sure I could have fit something like an Alphacade but it wouldn’t have the graphics I wanted on the cab and it would still be slightly larger. Works great for me. :)
Scralet...These cabinets are designed for people like me who grew up in the 80's and have not seen any proper replication to play these old school games. Everyone can commit on how these are "IKEA" construction but unless they have never experienced a true arcade setting there is no need for a comment.
I wouldn't consider these proper replication based on the size and shoddy controls. your money though
I grew up in the 1980s and was in the arcades all the time. These look like fisherprice toys compared to the original.
There are several do-it- yourself videos out there of folks building thier own cabinets to amuch higher standard
You know street fighter right? You know these are NOT the right joystick right? Even 1up said they ran out of time and had to use the ball top instead of paddle like it's SUPPOSED to have. So if you grew up in the 80's like myself, you should know better and not be a fan of at least the street fighter.
@@liquidt3ch you get a proper replication, and you might as well just buy an authentic arcade cabinet. while not the same, they are close enough for that feel of owning an arcade full of machines.
i turn all mine on, set then to the main game, and the demo for all of them loop. i get a tear in my eye remembering all the fun as a child in the 80s i had, and it's such a good feeling.
I actually like that they are smaller because they fit in my house. The gameplay is very close to my old arcade days. And lastly, it costs a lot of money to collect originals. This is the next best thing.
Even though I don't really agree with everything you said, I really appreciate you expressing your opinion without completely bashing them for no apparent reason like I've seen most people do. You made some solid points, and just speaking for myself personally, I'm a collector. I have countless consoles and games and also nearly every version of Street Fighter II imaginable, and still plan to pick up the SF Arcade1Up cabinet. I think the cabinets are a really cool piece to add to any collection/man cave and extremely convenient for the price/size/weight/etc. when compared to legit cabinets. But I respect your opinion. Great video btw!
Thanks for the comment. As you mentioned my opinion is really just that, an opinion. As a collector, adding another piece of something you enjoy is always exciting and if this does that for you, all the better. Enjoy my friend.
@@realtalk2624 Lmao are you stalking me now
@The Toy Room i agree with you im a collector thats why im picking up the Galaga one so its just a show piece in my mancave that doesnt take up space
@@dragongamer2670 I don't know if I would call him a joke. Sometimes he's right, sometimes he's wrong. I just like his videos cause you can tell he has a true love for the things he does collect and not just in it for a quick buck.
I've found cabinets online (as you have said) for cheap. Unfortunately, the shipping costs would make it way to expensive for my budget and anything around me that is cheap. Is broke, hallowed out or just a game I totally do not want.
@@dragongamer2670 Hmm, not sure about that. I also have primal rage and picked it up from Craigslist for around $450 I think. That was around 8 years ago. They should be going up.
Disagree, I have both original cabs and a few Arcade1up games. Mine are on the risers and the controls are at the perfect height. There were claims that the first runs had cheap joysticks and buttons, but they are using HAPP stuff now, mine feel just like the real thing. I don't mind LCD monitors, I some as replacement in big cabs too. They also fit great in a small space, and for those of us in the south that don't have basements, that is great.
Richard Scroggins I will say that it seems like they were at least responsive to a lot of the initial issues they had at launch. I really don’t mind LCDs either (although I will go kicking a screaming before I put one into a real cab) it was more the overall size that turned me off. Glad you are enjoying yours, which ones did you get?
@@ScarletSprites Right now I have the 12-in-1 Deluxe (Asteroids, Centipede, etc.), the Galaga, the Pacman, and the Street Fighter. The only mod that I made was to get the bat tops for the Street Fighter.
as a 37 year old that used to play street fighter 2 in the arcade im interested on getting one. that being said if i get one i will be building a bigger base to get it at the right height because their base still dont cut it. y because i would never spend the kind of money it takes to get a real arcade cab and i really would not want to go through the pain and work it takes to move said og arcade cab. and as for scan lines ... I'm glad i don't have to see them anymore.
That’s a fair assessment, I can appreciate that. I love scanlines on old school arcade games, but I do have a new found appreciation for seeing modded consoles or even emulation render perfect pixels on a modern display. Glad to hear you’re raising this up a bit to suit your needs. Best of luck with that project, and I hope you enjoy your unit.
Dan Penner I don’t understand the infatuation with scanlines, I didn’t like them then nor so now.
In my mind it's not the scanlines, necessarily, but the organic "filter" of the red, green, and blue phosphors and their chemical properties when illuminated by an electron gun (along with non-1:1 pixel AR's) which take an otherwise shitty-looking low-resolution game image and soften its edges. Retro gaming on a non-CRT display is like taking an icon and scaling it to full screen. The icon looks shitty, because it wasn't meant to be displayed that way. Also when brighter colors are used the unscanned lines get bled into. There are many seemingly organic and difficult-to-reproduce effects that a CRT televisions offers which, artistically and aesthetically, make more a far more interesting image than a LCD or LED (digital) display can offer without expensive/heavy shaders attempting the very same thing.
kevinfishburne neither of us are wrong, I just know what I like and I know even as a youth I would’ve preferred the look of LCD as I am a perfectionist and I always had issue with CRT for reasons of things like “pincushioning” off center, “bowing” etc. some CRT’s can look really good tho for why they are no doubt. I remember as a kid seeing the SNES demo kiosks in stores and being mesmerized at how good they looked and those were VGA computer monitors essentially
Agreed. I like the shittiness/quirkiness, even over PC CRTs or PVM/BVMs. In the end, it is personal preference, as there are virtues on either side.
Just ran across your video when it popped up on the right side of my screen under recommended videos. I must say that you gave a very fair review of this "Machine". I built my own MAME cabinet with an actual 26" crt television and Happ controls. I had the itch to play the old arcade games from my childhood in as real of a setting as I could. The cheap controls and LCD on these things really don't give you that. Appreciate the time you took to make this video.
Thanks Michael, much appreciated. That sounds like a solid machine you put together, and is impressive that you sourced a CRT for the screen. The Suzo Happ controls are a nice touch as well. Happy gaming, and thanks for the comment!
These machines don’t feel the same without coin-cabinets.
It’s like owning a large vault that can’t store anything at all.
I agree. Reason why I bought a proper lowboy arcade cabinet with working coin slot.
I get your point, ik this video is like 4 years old but lemme explain,
not everyone has space to put a full size cabinet nor a truck to move it, the full size cabinets expensive too. also it's actually not that small like you can play it standing up with the riser or on a bar stool without the riser. modding these cabs are easy too. This is definitely not for purists but it's for normal gamers who just want an arcade cabinet at their house.
I think they are going to sell a billion of these ( by billion I mean very many). I think the purists are a small minority. I agree with your arguments but I just think most people don't care how authentic these are. They satisfy the nostalgia bug enough that they will sell. I played the real ones as a kid and after seeing these, I already know I'm going two buy two or three for my kids playroom so I can play these with my kids. I like that they are small and light. I like that they are legal and the original developers will benefit. I love the cabinet art.
If they would have built these machines full size, then they wouldn't have sold. These are perfect size for homeowners.
I own 37 pinball machines and 20 some-odd arcade machines, a dozen slot machines, and a whole lot of other mechanical and electronic amusements in my basement arcade. While I haven't really ever desired one of these 3/4 arcade machines myself, your video actually answered the question about why someone would want these things, even if you aren't the intended market. They're for people who want an arcade experience, but don't want to deal with 30 year old dirty board-sets, huge cabinets that require tons of space, a large truck to haul them, extra equipment to get them into basements, and CRT's that are irreplaceable and difficult to repair. As it turns out, this is a product that found a very willing and happy customer base who wouldn't want a full size game anywhere in their home, even if it were free. Good enough, brand new, trouble free and CLEAN makes a lot of people very happy.
I hear that, but I guess in that specific case the person didn’t REALLY want an arcade machine then. I understand that this is a compromise for some, but I keep going back to the sports car analogy. Do I really want a sports car if I’m not interested in learning about it, working on it, maintaining it, etc. I still can’t get past that emulating games on an LCD has been done for years much more cheaply, especially at the newer machines which are now pushing $600+. It’s still strange to me. I’ve also had games in both a one bedroom and a townhouse. If you’re invested enough you find ways to make things work.
@@ScarletSprites - You keep looking at it the wrong way. You keep valuing things that do not matter to most casual people who buy Arcade 1up.
The only thing that matters to casual people is a small clean cabinet, it's in an "arcade style" form factor, and people can play the game.
Try to think like a 9 year old kid again. A 9 year old does not care about electrical boards, CRTs, or what's under the hood of an Arcade cabinet. They only care about playing the arcade game.
Everything else you mentioned is what a hardcore adult collector would care about.
@Todd Moore - You hit the nail on the head. I've spoken to a lot of arcade collectors about Arcade 1up. They just can't accept (or are unwilling to accept) all the reasons you just listed.
Many in the arcade collector keep thinking like a hardcore collector, and not a casual average person.
Its the same reason normal people buy console systems despite Gaming PCs being so much more powerful. Consoles are an "all in one" no headache solution.
@@TheBigExclusive Agreed. And since I wrote the above, I started buying Arcade 1up machines, and now I've been replacing real machines in my arcade with them. I decided to take a shot on the Dragons Lair, and it was so nice, I bought six others that have all exceeded my expectations. The Tron is an absolute work of art, and I recently added the Pong pub table($199!) for my EM/70's game room and it fits in there perfectly! I'm a big fan and advocate of these games. I missed Star Wars when it was first released, so I'm eagerly anticipating the return! ;)
I got the nba jam arcade1up version and honestly with the riser it’s fine (I’m 6’3). I put it together in about 90ish mins. I don’t want a gigantic old school clunker arcade in my man cave. I appreciate what he’s saying but im one of those “not a gamer, but like the nostalgia” people he said are rarely around....
You couldn't be more wrong about the smaller size being a deal breaker. There's NO WAY many of us are going to bring full size machines into our homes. Also the smaller size is perfect for pulling up a chair. If someone really needs to stand, building a riser would be a "beginners" type woodworking project for someone with little experience building anything.
That’s fine, and I understand the space issue. What I don’t fully understand then is why you’d want to pay $300 to pull up a chair and emulate some games on an LCD. There are quite a few ways to play these games via that type of setup for far less money.
@@ScarletSprites . . Oh yeah I definitely agree that you can get every single one of these retro games emulated. You can buy the necessary controls, monitor, and build a cabinet. I actually struggled with this reality to a degree. But these cheap, easy to assemble cabinets are just too tempting for the nostalgic cool factor for that authentic arcade reminisce. There's just something about stand alone cabinets.
Another benefit is less Power consumption. And anybody who wants to have an arcade game, and don't have a lot of room in their man cave, they are the perfect addition, without taking up.much space.
I forgot to mention the fun I will have modifying, improving, and playing these cabinets, my favorite game was tempest, one of the rarer games out there in original form due to the monitor type that was in he machines, the 1 up 12 in one has it! But from what I understand game play is horrible due to the spinner provided.... I'm already working on the mod prior to even picking up the game!.... it will be fun making it the game I remember and STILL not putting out a fortune to make it happen!
I've heard that people have worked on a spinner replacement for these, because like you mentioned, it clicks rather than actually spinning. I can see that there would be fun in modding as well, that's something that I'm always up for. It's the game within the game if you will. Enjoy!
A big part of the appeal of these machines are they are officially licensed and insured very attractive cabinets and feature controls which are mostly identical to the originals. Are they going to be the highest quality builds possible or exact replicas of the original? Of course not. But for a licensed, consumer friendly priced arcade machine, that looks pretty fantastic.
The officially licensed part is huge, I agree with that. Overall I don’t think it’s a terrible product, just wish it was a little larger.
Great review...you did it before everyone else learned about the monitors failing, the controls breaking and the spinner (lol) that clicks and doesn't spin, the paint wearing off, the roms freezing at certain levels, the roms running laggy, and the various scuffing discovered after unboxing...and yes, retailers like WALMART have already started deep discounting as low as $75 in some areas.
My assumption has always been that there would be a wave of hype, which we certainly saw, and then a falling off afterwards. I’m not sure anyone could have predicted it would have happened this quickly. I expected the fallout to come post holidays once that initial wave of faithful had their machines, as I can’t imagine many people would continue to spend $300 for additional machines.
The next thing you will start to see is the failure of this product blamed on people who called out the shortcomings, rather than simply acknowledging that it was a niche product that didn’t have a huge market, that then shot itself in the foot with quality control issues.
I got one and I'm super satisfied with it. One of the reasons I got it is because I wanted that arcade decoration feel to a room.
I'm glad it's smaller then the original arcades because I actually have room to put it without it taken up too much space.
Which one did you get?
@@ScarletSprites The street Fighter cabinet.
Exactly.
For actual home use, commercial cabs are just too big and heavy.
These scale replicas hit a lot of the right notes for both nostalgia and vintage gamers, assuming they run the actual arcade rom code. Controls can always be upgraded as desired
Finally another honest review. I had to sub because I respect that. I got heat on my video to. Pointed out a few inconsistent things and why does a 30 year old rom freeze? My comment was deleted from there fb page
Hey scarlet can u message me on fb. Same name
If they have games that are not on gaming systems, then I think it's worth it. I would buy one if they had WWF Wrestlefest
My best tag team is the million dollar man and the ultimate warrior don't know why it works, just does.
I liked Mr. Perfect and The Million dollar man
@@phillykid512. Good team work
You can mod the street fighter 2 for it.
I bought one from a guy who modified it and it’s really awesome!
respect, 100% agree, with so many options mame, pb, retro pie, actual arcade cabs why bother with 1up
My suggestion would be to buy a original cabinet and and put some happ sticks and buttons in and a lcd with a pi. You can add scanlines and crt effects with the pi. To me thats close enough. Chasing a working original board and crt is just not realistic.
The market for this is loved-ones who say “this would be a great gift for Bobby!” when they see it at retail, not knowing of the downsides.
Since the time this video was made most of the problems have been fixed.
I got the Street Fighter one today. I'm enjoying it!
That is honestly all that matters dude, game on!
@@ScarletSprites Don't get me wrong, I'd love to own full sized cabs, but the money, the effort, the weight, the transportation, the know-how...it becomes too much. This lets me dip my toe in at a reasonable price and simulates the arcade experience just enough for somebody like me. It's quick, it's dirty, it's easy and it's relatively cheap, plus it gives me a chance at a project with a raspberry pie.
I pre ordered two and I own three original cabinets, thousands of retro games and consoles several gaming pcs and all major modern consoles and handhelds. So kinda shows what you know. I dunno about the space you have, time to maintain and ability to move these behemoths around but mine are limited. The real hook for me are the centipede/tempest/quantum/major havoc controls utilizing trackball and dials. Goodluck getting that experience on a console. If you dont wanna fork over 2 grand on a centipede or tempest this is the next best solution. I think you're dead wrong on them flooding craigslist. In fact based on them being nearly sold out for pre order everywhere I have a feeling getting these this holiday season will be difficult at best. These will be great additions to the brighten up the game room at a fraction of the space, cost, maintenance with legit controls unique to certain games.
Having a cheap dedicated trackball setup is an appealing option, the Centipede machine was the one I was interested in as well until I saw it’s size. After that, I just couldn’t bring myself to put it in a room with my other genuine machines. We’ll see what happens with the hype, this was a great time for them to launch and skim the early adopters and initial wave, see how sales go, and prep for holiday inventory. I’m really curious to see if there is lasting appeal. Also, there is an all original Centipede that’s been posted locally for $1200...very tempting.
30 days after their release they will be on Craigslist. The nostalgia only lasts so long.
You said once that you sent one of your monitor chassis to "sharpimage" for repair, is their service trustworthy?
I’ve never used them, but maybe called them out as a place I know others go to? When I’ve been stuck in the past I’ve sent my chassis to ArcadeCup.com, he has fixed two monitors for me. The wait times can be lengthy but there’s a reason for that; it’s quality work.
I agree. The mistake they made was not including a USB port of some kind. That way, they could've gotten the emulation crowd to purchase these so they could add their own ROMs to it.
They will find a way to do it anyway............
Because that's not promoting illegal game pirating at all . . .
Scarlet Sprites I have one thing to say to you after watching video...
You have proved to me yet again just how awesome you really are...
You might be one of six people who feel that way after watching this video. Lol. To be fair, this was intended to be more of a statement on what an arcade machine is and what made it awesome. Not everyone caught that vibe though, but that’s ok.
@@ScarletSprites yeah I definitely see where you were going with this, and after reading some of the comments here I see what you mean...
Some of these people seem upset for some reason. As you know I own a Sega Blast City and hope to own more cabinets one day so I get you.
I know Blasts usually have finicky monitor issues (mine has convergence problems) but I still love that model cab. The lighted marquee really looks great.
@@ScarletSprites oh yeah it does !! However I own the VS. Blast City which has a much smaller marquee, are you familiar with that model ?.? I paused one of your videos and showed my daughter what yours looks like and we both agreed yours looks better... but I still love the way mine looks as well, it's cool how it says winner and flashes when you turn it on. Hey is there another way I can contact you ?.? One of your videos got me thinking and
I would like to ask you a serious question about my cabinet and arcade boards...
For the amount of space they take up, it's disappointing you can't add further games to them.
ETA prime has this figured out
you can just convert it with a retro pi simple
You know I personally think they want to stick with whatever ridged mentality of licensed control they've always had over 3 decades ago. Problem is everyone has gone past that and they don't pay for licensing fees.
Example of when time doesn't catch up.
Raspberry pi
@@Scypher0th you can also play the original games too if you need to aswell
You're not even wrong. Saw one in an ad, thought to myself "Oh, cool!". Saw one to scale and thought to myself "WTF were they thinking?"
In a way this is like a person with a garage full of supercars asking why someone would buy a $50,000 "sports car" .
Real arcade machines are very large so they take up space many people don't have, they're very heavy, they're potentially very expensive to fix, and the buy-in per machine is a lot more than these kits.
I think some of the people interested in this product might prefer a Raspberry Pi based emulator cabinet but they don't have the knowledge or skill to make one. They may not even know such things exist.
My guess is that for some people with the dream of owning an arcade machine from their youth this is the best compromise available currently.
You raise some valid points. I just know from my days of when I used to live in a one bedroom apartment, that something like this was never going to satisfy what I was really after. It’s definitely more of a compromise/hybrid solution, and for some, I recognize that that’s ok. I’m really just approaching this from the standpoint of asking potential buyers, “what is it you’re truly wanting?”
I personally like these options. I'm for nostalgia and what I loved as far as arcade gaming. These are perfect for people who can't afford the full size cabs or the original game play. You can adapt to these and make it fun, to bring back those memories of the 80s. You can always adjust the height, maybe not the width but worth the price. The feel of playing on an arcade again despite the size is awesome.
Maybe I'm weird because I have an arcade collection worth over $100k and I still bought three of these.
What about buying it for the cabinet and screen then just modding the play 1000s of games?
If they could sell these in the 80s it would have been a much bigger hit.
They’re for the type of grown up that has an action figure collection.
I’m pretty much agree with your entire argument here but I am still getting one due to nostalgia and low cost. The height isn’t an issue that a cheap and simple quick trip to Home Depot can’t fix. The materials used on these cabs aren’t the best but aren’t the worst. Beside @ $300 you’re not paying for the best. What You’re paying for is aesthetics in your basement/man cave and accessibility to something that brings you back to the good ‘ol days that won’t break the wallet or your back @ 63LBS. Believe me I’m all about the oldschool classic cabs if you can find em in good shape but then there’s maintenance on old ass tech that nobody wants to hunt for parts for. I have a retropie and a hyperspin setup so I may end up turning my rampage arcade 1 up into a real bitchin machine for a low cost.
You have a point, I have systems from when I was kid. I don’t have much left but you hit on the head! I remember playing these as a kid at CiCis pizza, my space is limited in my movie room, these are the reasons why I will buy the Rampage model.
I agree....if its so small Kelsey has to kneel down...im out.
That’s a pretty telling photograph, I agree.
Or sit in a chair....or get the riser....
An arcade machine without a CRT is actually BETTER. I want one.
These are for beer evenings with buddies and a few hours of fun with the kids. I like it and have pre-order for the European Street fighter cab. Solid points, but totally disagree that these machines dont have an audience.
Good vid as always. Thanks.
Fair enough Tomas, enjoy your SF cab!
Two Bluetooth controllers Mame and every ROM ever made with an external hard drive don't cost a hundred bucks
@@alexmcdowell8868 and you don't get that feeling, these are nostalgia machines. they are not meant to be a 100% reproduction.
my brother came over saw i had a pacman machine, realized it wasn't the actual cabinet, but he stood there for like 3 hours playing pacman, and said man that takes me back. that right there is a good feeling.
demonpride1975 I agree, if I just wanted the emulators, I can do it on my computer/snes classic/ even my own phone. Having one of these arcade1up Cabs has been the best for Friday nights with the guys having a beer, blasting music and playing some classic arcade games. I used to think the same way about these cabs coming out but after a couple of years being out, they have been such a hot sell.
I agree. I do like that they are getting classic arcades out to the younger crowd as so many have never played a classic arcade from a cabinet most only know of consoles and hand held controllers.
Good point on the kids angle.
I played the Galaga cabinet today, at Walmart. The machine may be somewhat smaller, but it absolutely had the nostalgic feel to it. If I had a place to put one, I'd buy it.
Why would you get a sub sized arcade cabinet that's dedicated to just a couple of games when there's the option of getting a full sized cabinet where you can have 100's of games installed and at your disposal?
I respect your opinion and that was your disclaimer. Much of what you say is grounded in sound reasoning. One thing that is hard to argue against though is that they are selling like hot cakes. All of the online retailers have posted that they are sold out multiple times, meaning that they sell out, Arcade1up allots them more, and they sell out again. So these machines are appealing to some audience out there, and that audience is vast in number.
That is fascinating to me really, but I’ll be more curious to see if there is a lasting appeal or if sales will die out once the hype does. I don’t think many people actually have these or have seen them in person yet.
At one point many years ago, I asked how many people would seriously sit and watch a show where contestants sing and get judged. I couldn’t have been more wrong on that one.
Haha yeah you are right about that. I'm interested in seeing the lasting appeal as well. I pre-purchased the Centipede and Asteroids cabinet. With me personally, my major concern is the sensitivity of the trackball and spinner. If these don't "feel" like I remember, I will be disappointed and I am honestly afraid on this one. Fingers crossed.
Best of luck with that. I hope it works well!
They are selling just like Trump became POTUS! Watch shit change after it hits homes. Twilight and Hunger games were box office hits too, People in general are just FOOLS!!
I think the size is key. If they were any bigger like 6’ tall shipping cost would be too high.
They need to be small to be shipped on a commercial scale.
Honestly I think they are a decent value. I have built my own arcade cabinets and it isn't that easy or cheap, especially if you have to buy the tools and everything. The size factor is a bonus for anyone who can't dedicate their entire living space to video games, although I will admit it is too short. I would have to check out the quality of the controls and play some games to really make an informed judgement, but I certainly don't think it is a terrible idea, especially since I am sure it would be easy to stick a retropie in there. This is an easy solution for somebody who wants a cabinet but doesn't want the hassles. Pretty good game selection too.
My wife got me the MKII for Christmas because she knew MKII was dream cabinet in addition to my ‘84 Ms. Pacman, but MKII is too rare/expensive. So she did tons of research and stumbled upon A1Up. She got her family to chip in since they’re not super cheap and she was stoked af leading up Christmas saying she got me the best gift ever. When I opened it, I reserved enthusiasm because I had a inkling that something was up with it. I’d seen them at Walmart and they didn’t seem great. Anyways She made me assemble it right away on Christmas morning because she was so excited! When I finally stood it up, she was completely crushed, heartbroken. She goes “that’s it?!”. Sooooo sad. I’d already prepared myself for disappointment so I was staying positive and I tell her how much I love it haha. Currently making the most out of it by doing the ETA PRIME mod, which has been really fun! But damn, still breaks my heart to see her disappointment smh.
That's a solid try with the best intentions in mind though! I've been there though, it's sometimes hard to fake being excited for something like this. It's why I ask friends/family to please avoid anything gaming related for gifts. They mean well but they really just don't know much about what they are actually buying.
Scarlet Sprites
Lol yep!
Damn dude the video’s blowing up! Nice work!
It’s always the stuff I least expect to, and half forget about after posting. Always.
Hahaha right!?!
I'm a MAMEing and Hyperspinning junky and have been for years (since MAME started out with just the old Namco games). The audience for these cabinets is not intended really for "us", but a far larger group of consumers that have NO CLUE how to build an arcade cabinet, or the emulation and interfaces needed. A company has taken a risk to bring a more practical alternative home that is also at a good price point.
Frankly, I'm impressed with the effort and the general consumer enthusiasm. I am supporting the effort and pre-ordered the Atari 12 in 1 game special edition from Best Buy for $400. It comes with the riser and feedback is the spinner and trackball play very well. I have a two player arcade panel for MAME that cost almost as much as the $300 version of these cabinets. The one thing I never had though is a good spinner and trackball set-up.
I completely respect your view, none the less! :) I'm hoping these do very well and in$pire more products like this.
I just bought one and it looks amazing in my ManCave
i have like 7 of these machines now, i bought 2 at first, and i have that feeling of an arcade. i turn on a light switch and all my machines come on. and the sounds of a bustling arcade take me back.
@@demonpride1975 oh wow!!!! Nice! I'd love to see your setup!!
@@RomeGoLARGE i am in the process of moving, so when i get everything squared away i will get a picture to you somehow.
@@demonpride1975 sweet I'm on Twitter and reddit
@@demonpride1975 That is awesome, that is what I plan to do, and let friends kids come over and play , like we did back in the day...
This video needs more thumbs up. lots of great information shared here.
Ebay Roadshow yup lots of haters out there and I’m sure the company has media trolls downplaying real honest reviews
For me the height of the machine is a complete dealbreaker. I can overlook the other issues you raised, but the size of these machines is unacceptable for the price. Also, I 100% agree that the “3/4 size” claim is indeed bullshit. How the hell is an arcade cabinet that barely comes up to my waist 3/4 the size of a real cabinet. I hope someone steals their idea and makes a lot of money with it by doing it right. The concept is a good one, a slightly smaller, lighter, and cheaper arcade cabinet, it’s a great novelty idea. However that tiny thing they rolled out is worth $100 at most if you wanted to put it in some kid’s bedroom as a toy. It’s not fit for an adult’s game or family room.
The audience is people who are hardcore and avid gamers who miss and long for the arcade experience. I want one because I want an arcade machine and this is new, maneuverable, and easy to get
"Who Are They For?"
really? you dont know?
They're for me!!
They are for people like Me.. who have always wanted an arcade cabinet in their home. if you build a riser they are regular height. My dream is to have an MKII cabinet. but I don't know how to repair or refurbish an authentic broken one. I am building my own bartop at the moment, but I'd buy an officially licensed MK, MKII, and UMK3 cabinet if they ever offered one.
Mk is the dream!!!
i would be down for MK...
MK2!!!!
Yes, I'm hoping as well. Hopefully its a mk2 cabinet with 3 games.
That would be my dream cabinet as well
Very interesting perspective....I'd like to see a side by side comparison of the stand up original machines to all the remake smaller consoles in terms of graphics, game play, size, controls, etc...
Every time I have a Nostalgia itch it only lasts for about an hour.
I got one for the kids on Christmas....kinda a gift for me too :)
Nice shirt, dude!!!!!
These are for people like me. I did not spend alot of time in the arcades. However I did have fun occasionally playing these machines.
I can count 7 CRT's within 20 feet of my kitchen. I love "carrying them around", lol, and up 3 flights of stairs, Oh Yea!
It’s a fantastic workout. Who says nerds are out of shape and don’t exercise!?
I will say, you can actually get "conditioned" to carrying them. Lemme at it! My friends tell me I'm sick --- So, what, I choose to collect the heaviest damn thing one could want to collect. It's all for the Glory :)
No, but to be real though...it is an unreal time where everyone is all about 1080P or 4K and people are literally throwing away excellent Sony Trinitron's and other CRT's. Certainly I wont let one go to the dumpster - not on my watch! I have a lot of home consoles and "need" them ("Precious").
The added benefit? Having all of those and then the muscles they produce...really impresses the ladies.
The problem is the price, especially in Canada.
Walmart's going to sell them for $499.96. Which is $565 with tax. That's 433 USD. _WITHOUT_ the raiser.
For $565, I could build my own cabinet of proper pressed wood, make it the proper size, and put in a larger monitor, actual Sanwa parts and a _much_ more powerful PC cable of running literally thousands of games instead of a couple.
The only way I would buy one of these mini cabs is if the price was sub $200 CAD.
Yeah, that's a little rough. I know the preorders down here have gone to $299 USD which is reasonable considering costs and licensing. Best of luck with whatever you come up with or decide on, I didn't realize these were pricier up north.
Oh I'm not in the market for one of these mini cabs myself. I already have an arcade cabinet!
Ten years ago, I bought a full-sized Neo-Geo MVS upright cabinet. It's a two-slot board. I've been happy with it, but The CRT has aged and while SNK made a lot of excellent games, I yearn to play Capcom, Konami and Taito classics too. With respect to the original hardware, I am in the process of converting my beloved MVS into a mame cabinet and perhaps getting a Supergun kit for my MVS motherboard itself.
The challenge is the control panel. Neo-Geo only uses four buttons, but I want to give each player six. I'm going to have totally replace the original control panel with a new one.
Replacing that control panel is the way to go. I definitely wouldn’t drill it or the button layout would be funky, and you’d ruin an original CP if you ever do decide to try and move it.
My Capcom solution is less space conscientious; I picked up an Astro City to house my CPS2 and CPS3 multis. Looks like the CPS1 multi is happening now too.
My opinion changed 180 from the beginning of the video to the end. You made some very good and honest points. I didn't realize just how stupidly small they were. Thanks for keeping it real.
Thanks Eric! Just my thoughts and opinions. I always want and hope people do what’s right for them, and not because they are persuaded by something said online. That said, I’ll always be honest and transparent.
They're short, not small. 17" isn't much smaller than the original games, at least not for the early 80s games. Put them on a pedestal (or make one, or use a small table), and they're not far from the originals in size. Also, many of the buyers who buy them because of fond memories will now be in their 50s or 60s, and may want to sit down while playing. Making them shorter makes this much easier.
Eric Young you Sir need a mind of your own 🤦🏽♂️
I believe the purpose of it's height is utilitarian in nature. If the height was 3/4 scale like the rest of it (per-se), the height of the controls would still be too low to stand up to, and too high to sit. They kept the height to 2/3 scale so one could sit down and have a comfortable reach of the controls, and a near dead-on look at the screen. With the riser, us shorter people may find it okay, but the screen angle may be a bit much.
If I could change things, I'd make the riser another 3" tall, to get the controls at the same height of an actual machine, and angle the monitor back for a more dead-on appearance.
There was some good info earlier about this. It sounds like there were retail restrictions around the sizes, and they were forced to reduce scale and offer the riser.
@@ScarletSprites That makes sense. It must be a coincidence it happens that the height is perfect for sit-down play. Then again, they want these things to fit in even a small car.
So I’m not the only one that thinks arcade1up is just overpriced cheaply built toys
@@smg4reblooperd182 Yeah I hate when people pretend they are like real arcade machines
@@smg4reblooperd182 it’s not because I’m nostalgic for the real arcade machines I don’t care if it’s real or not I just don’t agree with people that think they’re like the real thing
I built one for where I work (we sell them). I have 2 thoughts.....the images around the controls comes off too easily, and it would only be worth it for me if i threw in a retropie with better buttons
Agreed, $300 plus CP upgrades and then additional screen and Pi costs put me to where I can buy another real cab.
In my opinion, the people interested in buying one of these are the same kind of people paying 80+ for a nes/snes classic, and that's who these machines are being marketed to. I'd rather not pay that much for emulation, as good as it can be, I want the real thing.
I have the Galaga and Centipede cabinets. I love them.
CRT monitors were used because that was what they had then. We now have better, cleaner and brighter tv’s. Using the CRT argument is like saying you want to be cured my leeches instead on modern medicine just because it’s “authentic”.
It’s a $200-$300 four foot tall arcade that feels very much like the ones I played as a kid. I love the size of these. Not everyone has a massive space for a 300lb ancient cabinet.
No it's trash. Because internet guy who has never even played on one says so.
I actually think they're dope... I'll buy the galaga one or the street fighter one.
it's not Street Fighter, it's Final Fight, something different
@@futuramayeah what are you talking about...its street fighter 2.
I decided to get one, but for a couple of very specific reasons.
First, and most important: I found one in box for $40.
Second, I've got a six year old, and a wife who's very short (4'10).
Third, I was already tinkering with the idea of a retro pi build and this ended up being a perfect opportunity to do just that.
I'll be putting in my own Pi and new sticks, and for about $150 I'll have a pretty solid mini cabinet that both my wife and son can enjoy without taking up too much real estate in the family room.
Wow, for $40 as a project and something to play with you can’t go wrong.
Only if they come out with a ninja turtles one.
Konami cabs would be tempting, agreed!
james kirk Just because I have an opinion on these doesn’t mean that I’m totally blind to other perspectives. At one time I was very interested in the idea of a “cheap” trackball unit. Ultimately the size kills it for me, and I just can’t get past that. I certainly respect other people’s opinions though, even if I don’t necessarily agree with them.
I think Arcade1up is working on a TMNT cabinet that will have TMNT, TMNT2, and Simpsons
I was thrilled when I had a Magnavox Odyssey (pong) when I was a kid and every kid in the neighborhood wanted to play it. Skip 45+ years later, these are perfect for kids and at a $299 price at Walmart it's hard to beat. FYI, $249 black Friday price for Galaga and Pac Man.
It's about the feel without the maintenance, that's it
Once you get your own arcade going it doesn’t require much maintenance unless you’re destroying it. It’s more about the feel without the actual work
Is it just one game? If it runs Mame and you can have thousands of games then it's good
Most come with three games.
Scarlet Sprites Then it's a No from me. I've got Mame games on my PC.
I bought the Atari Deluxe 12n1. I have a decent setup with a 21" SVGA CRT for emulation and console gaming, but I don't have a trackball or a spinner. I looked into what it would cost to either build or buy a new control panel and integrate it into my current setup, and I couldn't do it for less than just buying this cabinet.
Agree on the trackball. I was interested in it because I thought it would be a relatively cheap way to add a dedicated trackball cab to my lineup. After seeing the size though I just couldn’t do it. Part of that is just me being picky, and I can acknowledge that.
I have a 6 year-old, so I think it being 'his size' might help him get more interested in these old games. :)
I think it'll be fine for me to play seated with it on the riser.
I'm an old school gamer, i recall being 12 years old and hang out at the arcade (nostalgic) it was fantastic, very fond memories. I'm still a huge gamer, own a Gaming PC (that I Built) with an Oculus Rift, Gaming Laptop, Xbox One X, 2 Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Wii U, Xbox 360, PS3, 3DS, & a Vita. Also have both Nintendo classics. I love gaming (to bad the industry is in a bad money hungry funk, a topic for a different day) so I bought one of this machines, the arcade 1up Deluxe Atari edition and I absolutely love it. It definitely not a true arcade machine but it servers its purpose the cabinet looks great, graphic art is awesome, its easy to upgrade the controls and mod (Raspberry Pi or PC emulation). Plus they are smaller so you can have more machines in a smaller area and with the riser they are a perfect height (I'm 6.1"), You can create your own mini arcade (I now own 4 cabinets) I agree its not for everyone but with that being said, everyone that comes to my house loves playing on the machines and ask where i got them. Numerous people have bought machine after seeing and playing on mine. I also believe that for a few people they will be a gateway into the real arcade machines and that is good for the gaming community.
MVSX is far better than arcade1up!
A year later, these are for people that want cabinets but don't want to spend $1,000's. These things are a great way to build that arcade of your dreams for way 1/4 the price. They're easy to set up, easy to move, easy to turn on and play, easy to collect. I think you have valid points but I think these are more popular now than people ever thought they would be.
I would 100% agree that I never thought that many people would drop $100s on emulation. I just didn’t see it happening. As far as the $1000s for real cabs though, I’ve really tried hard to encourage people to be patient. I picked up a Daytona Twin for $400 this summer, a Capcom Big Blue for $800, VF dropped at my garage for $300, etc. With the exception of the candy cabs I bought and had shipped, pretty much every cab I own I scored a great deal on by being patient.
I Bet with-in a year, someone will remake these with a legit size and a lighted Marquee.
Lit Marquee is probably the most important addition for that dark arcade room nostalgia
I have a wife and two kids and a smaller 3 bedroom house and I am a big fan of rampage I could easily buy all these machines and still comfortably fit them all in my office. I would love original but for me these are a great compromise for fun\size ratio.
As an arcade collector, I cringe every time I see these things. They’re more like 1/2 scale of the original games, which makes those multiplayer games like Street Fighter 2 and Rampage nearly impossible to play with adult friends. I can’t imagine three people trying to huddle around that cabinet to play Rampage. Other video reviews have shown the joysticks on the Street Fighter 2 machine tend to spin loose. Overall, they just look like cheap knockoffs that will find themselves in the front yards of garage sales everywhere next summer.
Cool that means i can buy them at the yard sales for dirt cheap.
@@shanewomeldorff7929 Me too!
I'm getting the Asteroids/Centipede Best Buy machine. I was 17 in '79, going to the arcade at the mall with my friends, and I've always wanted an Asteroids cabinet. I like that the trackball and spinner knob are built in. I like that it's small and doesn't take up too much room, and I like that I can just pick it up and carry it to my car and take it wherever.
I think the street fighter one would look bad ass in my man cave. It’s size would be perfect