# Arcade1up Dreamcast MOD - Featured at Game on Expo 2019 - Sneak Peak! **Source:** RetroRalph **Type:** video **Published:** 2019-08-09 **Duration:** 4m 7s **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfgg67yasIE --- ## Analysis RetroRalph showcases a custom Arcade1Up Dreamcast-themed cabinet built for Game On Pinball Expo 2019, featuring a Dreamcast controller-inspired control panel, Marvel vs. Capcom 2 side art, ReDream emulator running ~25 games, and LED buttons. The cabinet experienced multiple construction issues but was completed in time for the event, where RetroRalph will host a panel discussion. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] The cabinet runs approximately 25 Dreamcast games via the ReDream emulator — _Jon states 'I have about 25 or so games on here all really you know top quality Dreamcast games'_ - [HIGH] RetroRalph will be hosting a panel at Game On Pinball Expo on Sunday from noon to 1pm — _Jon mentions 'I have a panel on Sunday from noon to one' and 'I will be at a session on Sunday, so I'll have a panel on Sunday from noon to 1'_ - [HIGH] The cabinet experienced multiple construction problems during development — _Jon states 'Every possible problem that could have happened with this cabinet did' and 'I hit a ton of snags'_ - [HIGH] The control panel design is modeled after a Dreamcast controller with matching action button colors — _Jon explains 'the control panel is modeled after a Dreamcast controller so those colors match the action buttons of the actual controller'_ ### Notable Quotes > "Every possible problem that could have happened with this cabinet did." > — **RetroRalph (Jon)**, ~1:15 > _Establishes the challenging nature of the build and justifies the procrastination-themed cabinet name_ > "The whole system is based on ReDream, the emulator. It runs on that little mini PC there. And everything is actually secured down so this thing can be moved around easily." > — **RetroRalph (Jon)**, ~2:45 > _Explains the technical architecture and practical design considerations for portability_ > "I would love your support for that so if you get a chance I'd love to meet you guys and uh hopefully I'll see you there" > — **RetroRalph (Jon)**, ~0:40 > _Direct engagement with audience and invitation to attend the expo and panel_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | RetroRalph | person | Content creator and cabinet builder; hosting panel at Game On Pinball Expo | | Game On Pinball Expo | event | 2019 pinball expo where RetroRalph's custom Dreamcast cabinet will be featured and where he is hosting a panel | | Arcade1Up | company | Consumer arcade cabinet manufacturer whose platform was used to build the Dreamcast-themed cabinet | | Emilio | person | Collaborator with RetroRalph on custom cabinet art design | | Tyler | person | Collaborator at Arcade Graphics who assisted with custom cabinet art design on short notice | | Virtual Home Arcades | organization | Booth at Game On Pinball Expo where the Dreamcast cabinet will be displayed | | ReDream | product | Dreamcast emulator powering the cabinet's game library | | Marvel vs. Capcom 2 | game | Featured game on the cabinet's side art design | ### Topics - **Primary:** Custom Arcade Cabinet Building, Dreamcast Gaming/Emulation, Game On Pinball Expo 2019, Arcade1Up Modifications - **Secondary:** Retro Gaming Hardware, Community Engagement/Panel Discussion ### Sentiment **Positive** (0.85) — RetroRalph expresses enthusiasm about the finished cabinet despite acknowledging construction difficulties. He is appreciative of collaborators and enthusiastic about showcasing the project at the expo. Tone is lighthearted and inviting despite the challenges faced. ### Signals - **[community_signal]** Content creators and custom builders actively integrating with major pinball/arcade events through exhibition and educational panel formats (confidence: high) — RetroRalph hosting formal panel discussion (noon-1pm Sunday) at major industry event alongside cabinet exhibition - **[event_signal]** Game On Pinball Expo 2019 confirmed as major showcase venue for custom arcade/pinball projects with vendor booths and panel programming (confidence: high) — RetroRalph's cabinet being featured at the expo in Virtual Home Arcades booth with official panel session scheduled --- ## Transcript Hey guys, would it be uncomfortable if I spoke to you this close? Is this invading your personal space? Sorry, okay, I'll back up. Alright, anyways, guys, it's been an insane 48 hours. I'm preparing for Game On Expo. I finally finished the cabinet I'm building for it. We're gonna deem this the Dreamcast Procrastination Cab or the DC... Dreamcast... DC... PC? Dreamcast Procrastination Cab, yeah, DCPC. Oh yeah, the DCPC. every possible problem that could have happened with this cabinet did But anyways if you at Game Mountain Expo I be there this weekend friday saturday and sunday and then i have a panel on sunday from noon to one so i would love your support for that so if you get a chance i love to meet you guys and uh hopefully i'll see you there but anyways without further ado here's the cabinet check it out and again it's going to be at game on expo so check it out there too all right guys let's take a look at this thing i apologize in advance for having to go fast but this is the lit marquee it's got a switch on the back to turn it on and off uh the control panel is modeled after a dreamcast controller so those colors match the action buttons of the actual controller. This is the bezel. I think it's pretty nice, that little Dreamcast touch. Side art's going to have Marvel vs. Capcom 2. This side art and the whole cabinet art is a mashup between my buddy Emilio and Tyler over at Arcade Graphics So thank you guys They frantically helped me last minute I procrastinated like I said So thank you so much, both of you guys. And if you scroll down, John Youssi it's kind of like got this little retro look of the Dreamcast. And in that middle, USB, you can either add games with that or add two additional players if you want. The coin door is non-functional, but I have it there so that you can gain access to the volume control. This is something I always do on these boxes. I just feel like it's a really easy way and it's pretty simple to do. And the whole system is based on ReDream, the emulator. It runs on that little mini PC there. And everything is actually secured down so this thing can be moved around easily. Nothing's going to rattle and move around. The encoder boards are mounted right there in the back. It's using LED buttons. It adds a little bit of a flair to the cabinet. I'm not a huge fan of LED buttons, but whatever. It looks really cool on this cabinet. So that what I went with So like I said it runs Redream I got about 25 or so games on here all really you know top quality Dreamcast games But like I said you can add more with that USB port in the front And yeah it plays really well But that it guys. It's all it is. If you're going to be at the Game On Expo, come check it out. It's going to be in the Virtual Home Arcades booth. Again, I want to thank Tyler and Emilio for really coming through last minute when I had some issues. I hit a ton of snags, but I'll talk about that in another episode. But thank you so much, guys. If you're going to be at Game On Expo, please come check me out. I will be at a session on Sunday, so I'll have a panel on Sunday from noon to 1. So I'd appreciate seeing you guys. If you liked the video, please like it. Please consider subscribing to the channel. Put your comments below and I will see you guys, hopefully at Game On Expo. Take care, guys. Bye. _(Acquisition: youtube_groq_whisper, Enrichment: v3)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: fe75c85a-ad99-4bdb-a24b-4227f8227948*