There's just something about them, I step in front of one and I'm 10 years old again.I fear you do not get it....... which is fine. retrogaming with arcade sticks is not for everyone but i would not be without mine..... or my pinball.
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There's just something about them, I step in front of one and I'm 10 years old again.
I think the opposite happened in the film Big, starring Tom Hanks.
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I fear you do not get it....... which is fine. retrogaming with arcade sticks is not for everyone but i would not be without mine..... or my pinball.
We had one at work, cost £2k and it just gathered dust.
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Just get a modded Snes Mini and save yourself £600. Spend the rest on a Sofa and TV.
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Retro Arcade Games for your home - Arcade Depot
Arcade Depot manufactures the best retroarcade games available in the UK. We have a wide selection of styles including cocktail tables, upright and table top machines all with a range of game packages from 60 to over 3000 games
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They will do custom builds aswell
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Are there modern arcade machines? I thought it was an 80s/90s thing, and last time I went to an arcade, it was full of fruit machines.
Also, I don't think that emulation talk is allowed on here. At least in the PC Games section, there is a rules thread which is stickied. It says that discussion of ROMs is a grey area because Nintendo/Sega/etc still sell their retro games on their digital platforms and this includes arcade games.
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In an office setting, I like the idea of setting up a PC or a console with a digital subscription and hook it up to some retro joysticks or joypads. You can get Nintendo NES/SNES and Sega Megadrive style joypads and some work with bluetooth. The other option, as already mentioned up-thread is to go full retro with a pinball machine.
You could also arrange a yearly or twice-yearly "away day" which is usually team building tasks, where you could go to an all-you-can-eat arcade. This has an upfront cost then the machines are all free to play. I went to one in Blackpool last year but there are several others, so whichever one is nearest to your workplace @Chrisc
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Also, I don't think that emulation talk is allowed on here. At least in the PC Games section, there is a rules thread which is stickied. It says that discussion of ROMs is a grey area because Nintendo/Sega/etc still sell their retro games on their digital platforms and this includes arcade games.
RULES - Read this before posting in PC Games
Starting a thread to gather interest in purchasing 4 pack steam game deals. While it is great to save a couple of ££, it does break forum rules regarding buying and selling outside the MM. If you want to gather interest from fellow members then you will need to start a 'wanted thread' in the...
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In an office setting, I like the idea of setting up a PC or a console with a digital subscription and hook it up to some retro joysticks or joypads. You can get Nintendo NES/SNES and Sega Megadrive style joypads and some work with bluetooth. The other option, as already mentioned up-thread is to go full retro with a pinball machine.
You could also arrange a yearly or twice-yearly "away day" which is usually team building tasks, where you could go to an all-you-can-eat arcade. This has an upfront cost then the machines are all free to play. I went to one in Blackpool last year but there are several others, so whichever one is nearest to your workplace @Chrisc
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Arcade1Up 5ft (154cm) Bandai Legacy Pac-Mania Arcade Cabinet
Enjoy hours of fun playing with the Arcade1Up Machine, in the comfort of your own home. Equipped with a number of different old school arcade games, the Pacman edition will challenge your arcade skills and keep you entertained for hours on end. With 14 classic games to choose from, these arcade...
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Arcade1Up 5ft (154cm) Cabinet in 2 Editions
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This is what usually happens. They get played on then after a while sit there with nobody playing on it.
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Arcade1Up 5ft (154cm) Bandai Legacy Pac-Mania Arcade Cabinet
Enjoy hours of fun playing with the Arcade1Up Machine, in the comfort of your own home. Equipped with a number of different old school arcade games, the Pacman edition will challenge your arcade skills and keep you entertained for hours on end. With 14 classic games to choose from, these arcade...
Arcade1Up 5ft (154cm) Cabinet in 2 Editions
Online Price£449.98
Less -£150.00
Now £299.98
5ft? Is it made for midgets?
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its a mini. you can get a stand for it........ its not ideal, certainly not for me being over 6 foot 2. great for kids though and takes a lot less room than my full sized cab (which with hindsite if i was building again i would slim down significantly.... a job for another day i think).
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I believe the ones at Costco come with the riser. As standard they are just over 5 foot but the riser takes it to about 6 foot 2-3 in height (1.85m).
Also found another https://bitcade.co.uk/
They get good reviews on trustpilot.
Also found another https://bitcade.co.uk/
They get good reviews on trustpilot.
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Bubble Bobble... There's a blast from the past!!
Really enjoyed playing that on my C64
That's why people need an emulator based one so the game can be swapped out quickly rather than a static choice like those Costco ones.
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Yeh but uwu.
uwu?
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you and me both mate......There's just something about them, I step in front of one and I'm 10 years old again.