If you've ever found yourself reminiscing about the days spent at the local arcade, pumping quarters into your favorite machine, then investing in an arcade cabinet might just be the perfect way to bring that nostalgia home. Arcade cabinets aren&#;t just for the hardcore retro gamers, they&#;re for anyone who wants to capture that classic gaming experience right in their living room.
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These machines let you relive the glory days of gaming, with everything from iconic titles like Pac-Man and Street Fighter to lesser-known gems. Whether you&#;re looking to relive those childhood memories or introduce a new generation to the joys of old-school gaming, an arcade cabinet offers a unique experience that modern consoles just can&#;t replicate.
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With this mini version of the original Egret II, you still get the rotating screen, 40 games loaded in, and a sturdy joystick.
Product Specifications
Dimensions
7.87&#; x 5.9&#; x 8.22&#;
Weight
4.13 pounds
Screen size
5&#;
Number of preinstalled games
40
Popular titles
Space Invaders, Lunar Rescue, Qix
PROS
Sturdy joystick and buttons
Compact version of original machine, including a rotating screen
CONS
Can&#;t adjust volume during play
The Taito Egret II Mini is one of the best tributes to the golden age of arcade gaming, bringing a piece of history into the present, without having to build your own time machine. With 40 pre-installed classic games from the late '70s to the '90s, this mini arcade machine captures the essence of what made the original Taito Egret II a staple in arcades.
With its rotatable 5-inch display, the Egret II Mini allows you to switch between horizontal and vertical screen orientations, making it perfect for both shooters and classic arcade titles. The display features a 4:3 aspect ratio and x768 resolution, ensuring you can relive those classic arcade games in all their glory. Coupled with the six-button arcade layout and an adjustable joystick, the Mini delivers an authentic arcade experience in a compact form. The beauty of this retro console, however, is that it includes some modern conveniences, too, like save states, adjustable lives, and rapid-fire options, making it easier to enjoy these classic games without the frustration of losing progress.
For those who want to expand their gaming experience, the Egret II Mini doesn't disappoint. It includes HDMI output to connect to your TV, giving you the option to enjoy these classic games on a bigger screen. The SD card slot allows for even more games to be addedso that your collection can grow over time. With its integrated stereo speakers, you'll also get that classic arcade sound right out of the box. And for multiplayer action, the two USB Type-A controller ports make it easy to bring a friend along for the ride.
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Enjoy a 24-inch HD display and a library of 300 classic arcade games on an arcade cabinet with a smaller footprint than the originals.
Product Specifications
Dimensions
29.53&#; x 21.65&#; x 66.44&#;
Weight
79.55 pounds
Screen size
24&#;
Number of preinstalled games
300
Popular titles
Space Invaders, Centipede, BurgerTime
PROS
24-inch HD display
300 classic arcade games and the ability to stream PC games
CONS
Expensive
What&#;s better than a big old arcade cabinet that&#;s packed full of games? How about one that&#;s packed full of games, still brings some awesome retro styling, and manages to take up a smaller footprint in your home? That&#;s what the AtGames Legends Ultimate manages to do. This great arcade cabinet skips that old-school CRT display for a 24-inch HD display that lets the cabinet hug your wall a bit better than a classic cabinet would.
Thankfully, you don&#;t need a massive cabinet to have a big game library. The AtGames Legends Ultimate arcade machine packs in 300 games from classic arcade games to Atari and Sega Genesis games alongside the range of controls you need to play them. If you ever tire of the games available directly on the machine, you can set the cabinet up to stream games from a local PC, effectively giving you access to an unlimited library.
Grab this cabaret arcade cabinet that keeps things slightly more compact than the classics but delivers a similar look and reliable controls.
Product Specifications
Dimensions
22.5&#; x 18.75&#; x 61&#;
Weight
71 pounds
Screen size
17&#;
Number of preinstalled games
12
Popular titles
Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Dig Dug
PROS
Svelte, authentic-looking design
Large joystick and responsive buttons
CONS
Only 12 games to choose from
It's easy enough to see the appeal of having a throwback arcade machine in your home, but that old technology is often big and bulky. Cabaret models keep the design a bit more on the svelte side, and that's exactly what you get with the Arcade1Up Class of 81 Deluxe Arcade Game. This model stays trim at just 19 inches wide while standing 61 inches tall for easy playing and viewing while standing or sitting on a bar stool.
The Arcade1Up Class of 81 Deluxe Arcade Game features twelve classic games, including Ms. Pac-Man and Galaga. The artwork from those two games is featured on the cabinet, along with a light-up marquee and molded coin door for a more authentic feel. A 17-inch monitor provides the perfect view of those games as you play using a large joystick and responsive buttons.
Sit down and game with this cocktail arcade cabinet and stool combo that packs in 3,512 games.
Product Specifications
Dimensions
Not listed
Weight
185 pounds
Screen size
26&#;
Number of preinstalled games
3,512
Popular titles
BurgerTime, Bubble Bubble, Asteroids
PROS
3,512 games
Comes with two stools
CONS
Extremely heavy
Let&#;s face it: Standing is for suckers. Back in the old days of arcades and bars that also had arcade machines in them, someone was like, &#;Hey what if we could set our drinks on an arcade machine and play at the same time?&#; And so, the magical cocktail arcade machine was born.
This particular unit from Prime Arcades includes 3,512 classic games. There's a 26-inch LED display to ensure you can see your games perfectly, while a sturdy tempered glass keeps it safe from inevitable spills. And just to make sure you&#;re getting the most out of your newfound freedom from the tyranny of standing, it even includes the chrome stools. But as a word of warning, this machine weighs a whopping 185 pounds.
For those short on space, this compact unit delivers the classic Data East design, a 4.25&#; LCD screen, 35 games, a miniature joystick, and arcade buttons.
Product Specifications
Dimensions
6.25" x 7" x 12"
Weight
2.2 pounds
Screen size
4.25&#;
Number of preinstalled games
35
Popular titles
Heavy Barrel, Caveman Ninja, BurgerTime
PROS
Compact design
Budget-friendly price
CONS
Joystick is small
If you&#;re short on floor space, there&#;s always the option to stick a fully functioning arcade machine on the tabletop. This unit from My Arcade features 35 games from the Data East classic collection, including BurgerTime, Joe and Mac Returns, and Street Hoop.
The games are displayed on a 4.25-inch LCD screen and controls include a miniature joystick (which you can screw off for a regular D-Pad) and arcade buttons. Plus, the authentic Data East design on the cabinet is pretty rad. Big things really do come in small packages. MyArcade also has a MiniPlayer dedicated to Namco's classic collection if you'd rather play games like PacMan and Galaga.
Featuring 40 classic games, a 3.5-inch LCD screen, a free-moving joystick, and several buttons, this palm-sized gaming device brings on nostalgia.
Product Specifications
Dimensions
5.12&#; x 4.25&#; x 6.38&#;
Weight
1.34 pounds
Screen size
3.5&#;
Number of preinstalled games
40
Popular titles
The King of Fighters '98, Metal Slug X, Samurai Shodown II
PROS
40 classic SNK games loaded in
Fits in the palm of your hand
CONS
On-device controls hard to use
The Neogeo Mini Arcade takes you back in time when arcades reigned supreme, but in a much smaller form than the original cabinets. This little machine fits in the palm of your hand, and 40 classic games for SNK fans are built-in, including The King of Fighters '98, Metal Slug X, Samurai Shodown II, and Shock Troopers. You can also save your current game progress and load previous profiles all on the device.
The Neogeo Mini Arcade features a 3.5-inch LCD screen. If you want to blow up that picture on your TV, there is an emulation system that requires a mini HDMI to connect. You also have a free-moving joy stick and several buttons on the cabinet for getting into the action, though they are a bit cramped together. For less uncomfortable gameplay, there&#;s an optional controller that plugs into the USB-C. This extra controller is necessary if you want to play two-player games. Overall, the Neogeo Mini Arcade is a relatively inexpensive console that offers a fun way to play some of your favorite classics.
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At keychain size, this Q*bert gaming device still plays the original game with its 1.5-inch screen, joystick, and two buttons.
Product Specifications
Dimensions
3.75&#; x 1.75&#; x 1.75&#;
Weight
0.29 pounds
Screen size
1.5&#;
Number of preinstalled games
1
Popular titles
Q*bert
PROS
Ultra tiny form factor
Authentic-looking design and sounds
CONS
Hard to actually play games on
Big, expensive arcade cabinets just won&#;t fit in everyone's space and budget. Thankfully, this Tiny Arcade cabinet costs under $50 and offers the same look and feel of the classics in an ultra mini package. Think keychain size, measuring only 3.75 x 1.75 x 1.75 inches.
Amazingly, this little wonder plays the original Q*bert on an even tinier 1.5-inch screen with full color. You even get a joystick and two buttons for gameplay, while authentic sounds really play into the nostalgia. It&#;ll sit nicely on your office desk as a little novelty decoration, and you don't need to let anyone else in the office know that you actually play on it when you need a quick mental break from work.
A light-up Marquee and coin door sticker will take you back in time, while two sets of robust controls are perfect for fighting games.
Product Specifications
Dimensions
22.75&#; x 19&#; x 57.8&#;
Weight
79.5 pounds
Screen size
17&#;
Number of preinstalled games
12
Popular titles
Mortal Kombat, Joust, Defender
PROS
Full-size joysticks labeled with moves for Mortal Kombat II
Riser for comfortable play sitting or standing
CONS
Only has 12 games
Arcade 1Up's Midway Legacy Cabinet is loaded up with 12 classic games, including three Mortal Kombat games, Defender, Joust, Rampage, and Gauntlet. The machine itself is designed to look like the iconic Mortal Kombat II. The added themed riser makes it comfortable to play sitting or standing, so be ready to get sucked into the game for hours. A light-up Marquee and coin door sticker will transport you back to simpler days, but this time you won't be spending your allowance on quarters or worrying about someone stealing your machine.
Priced under $500, you get two sets of robust controls that will get you kicking, punching, blocking, and running. The real feel, full-size joysticks labeled with moves for Mortal Kombat II have a nice response and the games play just like they used. Although this unit has an LCD screen rather than CRT, there isn't any smearing or ugly ghosting. Everything looks as crisp and colorful as the original games were down to the pixelated blood squirts. If you're ready to take a leap back in time and help Raiden defend the Earthrealm, save your quarters and grab this cabinet.
Who doesn&#;t love Pac-Man? This Namco-made machine features 32 of their classic titles on a mid-sized cabinet.
Product Specifications
Dimensions
33&#; x 21&#; x 60&#;
Weight
160 pounds
Screen size
19&#;
Number of preinstalled games
32
Popular titles
Pac-Man, Galaga, Dig Dug
PROS
32 classic titles, including Pac-Man, Galaga, Dig Dug
Crisp 19-inch monitor
CONS
High price tag
Hey, it&#;s a Pac-Man party and everyone&#;s invited! Except for Inky, get lost Inky. While most of the cabinets on this list are manufactured by third parties using emulators to install huge numbers of classic games, this Namco Pac-Man Pixel Bash machine is pretty unique.
After all, it&#;s created by the legendary Namco, and if you&#;re familiar with Namco&#;s popular Namco Museum collections for consoles, this is essentially the same concept, but in between full- and cabaret-sized arcade cabinet with a 19-inch monitor. This unit comes with 32 classic titles including Pac-Man, Galaga, Dig Dug, and more in a well-made, eye-catching machine.
SNK is behind some iconic titles, and this machine brings back the classic feel with full-size arcade controls for two players.
Product Specifications
Dimensions
19.5&#; x 15.8&#; x 57.6&#; (w/ riser)
Weight
79.5 pounds
Screen size
17&#;
Number of preinstalled games
50
Popular titles
The King Of Fighters, Metal Slug, Samurai Shodown
PROS
Full-size arcade controls for two players
Loaded with 50 SNK games
CONS
Expensive
From the King of Fighters and Samurai Showdown to Metal Slug and Fatal Fury, these iconic arcade franchises all came from one place: SNK. So, what better way to relive those classic arcade experiences than a dedicated SNK Neo Geo machine loaded with 50 games.
The SNK MVSX Arcade Machine delivers a large batch of titles from those classic franchises, as well as Real Bout, World Heroes, Sengoku, and more. For $650, you're getting access to a classic library that'll deliver plenty of play time. And, it provides an option to play through either the arcade or the home console versions of the games. The cabinet itself offers room for you and a friend to play shoulder-to-shoulder, as it stands 57-inches tall, has a 17-inch display, and features full-size arcade controls for two players. Fortunately, you won't have to go running for quarters if you run out of lives with this cabinet.
Arcade cabinets come in all shapes and sizes, so you must determine what will work for your space. If you&#;re looking to grab a full-size, mid-size, or cabaret cabinet for the most authentic arcade feel, you&#;ll need a relatively large area for it. They are best suited for dedicated game rooms unless you&#;re looking for them to be a centerpiece of your living room. The same goes for cocktail arcade cabinets, where you&#;re seated around a table-size gaming device.
Tabletop options or mini arcade cabinets featuring compact dimensions are better for those with less space. However, the small screen and on-the-device controls may be harder to use depending on their size. Luckily, many of these cabinets let you hook up your controller for a more enjoyable long-term gaming experience, and some even offer a port for a display like a gaming monitor or gaming TV. You&#;ll also find ultra-tiny, key chain-size arcade cabinets, but these are more of a fun little distraction rather than something you spend a chunk of time gaming on.
Price is another major factor in your decision. Full-size and cocktail arcade cabinets can run you thousands of dollars, while many mid-size and cabaret options hover around a wide price range and often come with risers for that full-size feel. Tabletop and mini arcade cabinets are better for those on a budget, with different models ranging between $250 to $100.
Arcade cabinets have games pre-installed, and unlike the machines of yesteryear, you get more than just one or two games in the machine. However, many come with games under the same company umbrella, whether that&#;s Namco, SNK, Midway, etc. That means you&#;ll need to decide what games you want to play before seeking out a cabinet.
Of course, you can&#;t forget about features. How big do you want the screen? How many players? How do want the controls to feel? Those are important questions to ask. Tabletop and mini arcade cabinets are less likely to have multiplayer controls and a large display, while cabaret and full-size options generally do. But no matter what, a reliable joystick and responsive buttons are essential for enjoyable gameplay.
Full-size arcade cabinets hover right around 6 feet tall, give or take a few inches. For most, the controls will sit at waist height and the screen will be at or below eye level, making it easy to game without putting too much strain on your body. Cabaret and mid-size cabinets, which are more common inside homes, are shorter and more compact but usually come with some type of riser option to deliver that classic feel.
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Forget that fistful of coins &#; you won&#;t need them, as we&#;re checking out the best home arcade machines to buy! Every video game obsessed kid, who grew up in the 80s and 90s, wanted their own arcade machine. Now those kids are adults, many of whom have enough disposable income to make that dream a reality.
Home arcade machines are big business now, with plenty of fully licensed machines on offer alongside others that offer emulation-based solutions. They come in various sizes, but most try to replicate the authentic arcade experience (take a look at our list of the best arcade games for thoughts on our favourite cabinets of all time!) as closely as possible. Which are the best though?
1. AtGames Legend UltimateWe have had the AtGames Legends Ultimate Arcade Machine since July and we&#;re not kidding when we say this gets played on every single week.
With 300 pre-loaded games to play on straight out of the box, and being equipped with some incredibly high quality controls, there&#;s a reason why we rated it a 9/10 in our dedicated review.
The arcade machine features a 24&#; HD LCD display, wrapped in a premium wood shell with a mini-PC hidden inside. It sits 170cm high and comes dismantled in a single box, a bit like an IKEA flat packed box, making it easy to get through your door, or even in the back of you car.
At first we were worried that a flat packed arcade cabinet would feel cheap, but its very much the opposite and comes with a bunch of cool graphics on each side too.
When you turn on the device you will be greeted with a simple UI to access the pre-loaded arcade games. Because it&#;s a PC there&#;s WiFi to and Bluetooth capabilities which opens up cloud streaming, real streaming (Twitch, Facebook & YouTube) over the internet updates, and the ability to sync up bluetooth controllers.
You can even install your own games too! The buttons are beautiful too play on across many different arcade games. The stick itself is strong, yet flexible, the buttons bouncy, clicky yet responsive, and the metal spinners&#; hot dang they are fun! This is an incredibly well-round modern day arcade machine that&#;s perfect for game rooms, garages and any general home.
2. Bitcade Arcade XtremeWe had the opportunity to test the Bitcade Arcade Xtreme for almost an entire month. We put it to the test playing classic games and we experienced what the delivery process would be like for an ordinary customer.
To my surprise the delivery was incredibly easy. The Bitcade Arcade Xtreme is designed to fit through normal sized doors, even when completely wrapped in protective bubble wrap, and because the cabinet has wheels on the bottom, it simply wheeled into my living room with ease.
The Bitcade Arcade Cabinet plugs straight into any normal wall socket, and after turning it on, all you have to do is wait 30 seconds for the internal Windows PC to boot and automatically pulls you into the cabinet&#;s custom operating system.
This OS is fairly easy to understand, even if I do think it needs a modernised overhaul, but that said all of your games are easy accessible, and can be favourited and organised to make access a little quicker the next time you boot it up. Gameplay is close to flawless and loads quickly. 90% of games are playable as soon as its setup, allowing friends and family to jump onto the cabinet with zero &#;training&#;.
Some games do require you to map some keys, or access a link on your computer/mobile for specific instructions, because remember this is running on a Windows PC, so key mapping, gun calibration and more is required for some games to function properly. The Bitcade Xtreme features a large 27&#; display, official Sanwa buttons and joysticks to give you an authentic experience, it also has a very loud and basey 80-watt sound system alongside two arcade guns with recoil to completely immerse you!
The display has a great brightness to it, and features a matte finish (so face it away from windows), the buttons are incredibly high quality and I had no issues with them at all, they felt incredibly nostalgic, the same goes for the Ultimarc Trackball.
The overall quality of the materials used is sturdy, I tried picking at corners, smashing buttons, and pushing the screen aggressively but nothing would budge, so I can confidently say that this is child-proof should you be looking to use it as a family entertainment system.
It&#;s close to perfect, but I do have some negative comments to make. One of them is regarding the low quality controller that comes with it to manoeuvre around the Windows OS and to do simple things like turn up/down/mute the volume.
This should be built into the cabinet, or feature extra buttons on the cabinet to adjust the volume controls, it looks bad that this £2,000+ comes with a £15 controller to assist with this. I get it, there&#;s no simple way to get around the WIndows OS with arcade buttons, but this one does have a trackball so you&#;d think some software engineers could have got that to work?
The same goes for the on/off switch, it&#;s located at the back of the cabinet near the floor, so if you want to turn off your cabinet the right way, you have to pull out the entire unit or turn it off by the wall which can&#;t be good for the computer over the long run, and feels unnatural doing so.
A cabinet of this price should have a easily located on/off switch&#; A part from that, I loved every day with this thing, it&#;s a beast, it just needs a little extra work to be perfect.
3. Quarter ArcadesThese gorgeous mini-replicas are exactly what they&#;re named as: arcade machines at a quarter of the size of the real thing. As with the Arcade 1up machines, these Quarter Arcades take the original designs of the actual cabinets and shrink them down to a more manageable size.
However, unlike the Arcade 1up Collectorcades, for example, they are correctly scaled &#; which means the controls can feel a little fiddly in practice due to their minuscule size. There&#;s no denying just how good these machines look though. We&#;ve been able to test the Dig Dug machine here at Retro Dodo Towers &#; and it&#;s made us feel warmly nostalgic to catch a glimpse of it, even when it isn&#;t turned on!
They also play the original arcade ROM via an onboard emulator &#; which also allows you access to dip switches for flexibility over the game&#;s settings. Though, yes, we have focused on the Dig Dug machine, Numskull have produced quite a wide range of machines, many licensed by Namco &#; including Pac-Man, Ms Pac-Man and Galaga &#; but have also branched out to Taito titles including Bubble Bobble.
Bubble Bobble features in a beautifully designed, bespoke cabinet, created especially for the Quarter Arcade version, as a dedicated Bubble Bobble design never actually existed upon release!
Space Invaders machines &#; which mimic the clever &#;Pepper&#;s Ghost&#; mirror illusion screen setup of original cabinets &#; are also on the way in the second half of .
Read our full review: Quarter Arcades TMNT Cabinet.
4. SEGA Astro City Mini VAs Yoda says to Luke Skywalker in The Empire Strikes Back: size matters not.
Though not intended to replicate the experience of owning a full size arcade machine, the SEGA Astro City Mini V does faithfully reproduce the look of their iconic 90s Astro City cabinet, albeit at &#; of its actual size! Not only does it look the part, but this portable device contains a superb selection of stunning SEGA titles &#; 37 games overall!
There&#;s both 2D and 3D games from the 80s and 90s, with classics such as Space Harrier and Shinobi alongside what is probably the headline inclusion: pioneering 3D fighting game Virtua Fighter. There&#;s a really good number of more obscure titles that you may not have heard of too &#; puzzle games Tant-R and Ichidant-R, for example &#; with a good selection of genres on offer.
Perhaps best of all is that the SEGA Astro City Mini V also has HDMI out, so you can play these SEGA classics and hidden gems on the biggest screen you own! These are now hard to get, so we advise checking eBay for the best prices.
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