Arcade1Up is a home arcade cabinet manufacturer founded in 2018 that produced compact arcade and pinball cabinets for consumer markets, including themed versions featuring Marvel, Star Wars, and other intellectual properties. The company partnered with various software providers including Zen Studios and AtGames, though relationships were discontinued due to strategic differences. Arcade1Up ceased operations in late 2025 and was acquired by Basic Fun!, which has continued the brand under new ownership.
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Arcade1Up was acquired by Basic Fun! after rumors of going out of business proved true
Arcade1Up's decline was caused by mismanagement
Arcade1Up systems suffer from significant flipper lag that frustrates experienced pinball players
Manufacturer of the Arcade1Up Outrun cabinet being reviewed
Manufacturer of compact arcade cabinets; pinball version uses Zen Studios FX3, has significant input delay (~0.25 sec)
Consumer arcade cabinet manufacturer; Retro Ralph's original YouTube focus; criticized for cheap parts and high profit margins
Arcade cabinet retailer selling Zen Studios digital pinball and other licensed titles
Arcade cabinet manufacturer partnering with Zen Studios to offer Pinball FX tables on virtual pinball hardware
Company launching virtual pinball cabinets in fall, starting with Attack from Mars as first title
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Arcade1Up Soda Slam shipped in June 2025 after selling units at AEI
Arcade1Up has contract with Atari to create arcade cabinets from Recharge series
Arcade1UP's claimed 4 million total units sold represents sales to retail partners, not consumer sell-through
Recharged cabinets will be available in 2-player and 4-player configurations
A home version of the Recharged cabinets is being considered but not yet in active development
Arcade1Up tweaked the Asteroids code from the original Atari version to make it more arcade-like
Asteroids is the first game in the Recharged cabinet line
Arcade1Up has partnered with Atari to create Recharged arcade cabinets
Time Crisis pricing has been rumored at $799
Arcade1Up has a Time Crisis cabinet in development
The cabinet features dual guns with mechanical slide function, 17-inch LCD monitor, and WiFi connectivity
Time Crisis cabinet will include four games: Time Crisis, Point Blank, Steel Gunner, and Steel Gunner 2
Arcade1Up is entering arcade game development for the first time with Avian Knights
Porting Fast and the Furious to Arcade1Up's budget hardware will be technically challenging, especially for sound and force feedback
Arcade1Up uses white-label Yamaha speakers that are not high-quality
Arcade1Up virtual pinball cabinets cost $749.99 and are available for $350-400 on clearance
Arcade1Up did not announce a Pinball FX cabinet at CES 2025
Arcade1Up announced Wheel of Fortune CasinoCade Deluxe at CES 2025
The CasinoCade is priced at $599 MSRP
The machine features dual LCD screens (8" top, 10.1" bottom touchscreen) with 25 total games
CasinoCade has WiFi leaderboards for competitive scoring
Arcade1Up joysticks, buttons, and structural components are inadequate for active use and prone to breaking
The Blitz Arcade1Up cabinet has a control panel layout that requires minimal modification for MAME conversion compared to other Arcade1Up models
Arcade1Up Blitz cabinet MSRP was $600 at October 2024 launch
Arcade1Up machines have continuously declining quality while prices increase
Arcade1Up hardware cannot be recovered at resale price; ROI is negative
Arcade1Up disabled late-hitting mechanic in NFL Blitz game post-launch
Blitz cabinet online multiplayer features did not work at launch and only recently became available
Arcade1Up should either increase quality or lower pricing to remain viable
CNC routing tolerances on marquee grooves were off on his unit, requiring manual correction
The 17-inch monitor in Arcade1Up Blitz is the only quality component worth keeping
The TMNT music on the machine has been modified from the original
The Arcade1Up TMNT 1 Player Countercade is waterproof
The countercade contains two games: TMNT original arcade and TMNT in Time
The machine has a light-up marquee feature
Arcade1Up pinball cabinets are not available in physical retail locations
Arcade1Up cabinets are best in the three-quarter scale arcade cabinet market segment
The control panel design is inspired by Midway 90s cabinets like MK2/3/4 rather than authentic Street Fighter cabinet designs
Arcade1Up previously used lower quality monitors on some recent releases before switching to BOE brand on this model
The cabinet's joystick bat top does not screw on securely and falls off during intense gaming sessions without Loctite application
Arcade1Up now offers connected cabinets with online multiplayer for fighting games and beat-em-ups
The bar featured all Arcade1Up NBA Jam machines
Arcade1Up products use 8-way joysticks which reduce Sinistar sensitivity compared to original 49-way joystick
Arcade1Up's loyal fanbase will purchase almost any product release despite quality issues
Arcade1Up launched at $299 plus $50 riser, significantly undercutting the $500 Big Electronic Games price point
Arcade1Up The Simpsons home arcade cabinet is confirmed
Arcade1Up has a poor track record with firmware updates
Attack from Mars Arcade1Up cabinet outputs 720p on a 1080p panel
Cheaper plexiglass on Attack from Mars causes visible horizontal line artifacts compared to Marvel and Star Wars versions
Whitewater does not work on Attack from Mars Arcade1Up cabinet
Arcade1Up cabs should include software-accessible brightness/contrast controls in options menu
Arcade1Up Star Wars cabs have widespread DMD and monitor quality issues (missing pixels, contrast problems)
Attack from Mars Arcade1Up cabinet expected to ship mid-March based on Twitter intel
Arcade1Up's Killer Instinct design already includes a tilted display matching original cabinet design
Arcade1Up Killer Instinct is most people's only practical option to own the game due to original hardware scarcity
X-Men cabinet will have a light-up marquee and four-player control panel
Arcade1Up's Killer Instinct cabinet includes Killer Instinct, Killer Instinct 2, and Battletoads
The cabinet features online connectivity
Arcade1Up designed the cabinet with a minimalist aesthetic to match the original arcade machine more closely than previous Arcade1Up cabinets
The cabinet includes accurate details like a coin door, bat-top joysticks, right color buttons, and Rare logo
Arcade1Up OutRun cabinets were damaged during shipment to Australia due to improper stacking
Arcade1Up made a good design choice by using solenoids rather than relying solely on transducers for haptic feedback
Arcade1Up released firmware update for OutRun Seated Cabinet adding Rad Rally bonus game
Attack from Mars Arcade1Up cabinet will be website-only, not in retail stores
The stand-up version of OutRun will not be available until next year
There is an undisclosed Easter egg hidden on the OutRun cabinet
The OutRun bench design is reused from the Star Wars cabinet without a backrest
Arcade1Up's OutRun cabinet is already sold out
Arcade1Up pinball offers better features than Well Played Toys at $550
Arcade1Up HDMI consoles support emulation of Sega CD games
Arcade1Up is priced at $40
Arcade1Up console controller quality is not very good
Sega CD games require BIOS files in specific naming format (BIOS_CD_U.bin or region variant) to run
Arcade1Up HDMI consoles support Game Gear emulation
The device is priced at $39.99
The CES prototype had a Sega Saturn-style controller that was changed in the final product design
The device supports NES, Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo, Game Boy Advance, and Atari 2600 via ROM sideloading
The device lacks key remapping functionality, preventing customization of controls
All pre-loaded games run arcade ROMs rather than console ROM versions
Arcade1Up's first virtual pinball cabinet will be Attack from Mars launching in fall
The NBA Jam cabinet supports wired Ethernet through USB OTG hub and adapter
This capability is not officially supported or advertised by Arcade1up
Arcade1Up NBA Jam is the first Arcade1Up cabinet with online multiplayer functionality
Arcade1Up has sold over one million arcade cabinets in two years
Arcade1Up experienced 96% week-to-week sales growth since mid-March (US lockdown)
Arcade1Up improved button and stick quality in recent cabinet iterations
Arcade1Up changed their cabinet design strategy from cookie-cutter to unique designs that match original arcade cabinet aesthetics
Fan feedback drove Arcade1Up to pivot from an all-Karate Fight cabinet to including BurgerTime as the main feature
The BurgerTime cabinet is priced at $399 for pre-order with limited production of 3,075 units
The control spacing on the BurgerTime cabinet is adequate for two-player simultaneous play without uncomfortable shoulder contact
Arcade1Up's cabinet will be three-quarter scale with 7-inch LCD DMD and 24-inch playfield monitor
The cabinet features a diagonal bezel design that reduces effective playfield viewing area compared to edge-to-edge displays
Arcade1Up's digital pinball cabinet will retail for $500-700 with Star Wars as the first released title
Approximately 10 games will ship with the Arcade1Up cabinet at launch
The Arcade1Up cabinet lacks a plunger, which generated community debate about authenticity
Arcade1Up struck a licensing deal with the NBA for their NBA Jam cabinet, using official 1991-era player rosters and team logos
Cabinet features upgraded BOE monitor and light-up marquee
BurgerTime cabinet was originally planned as Karate The Champ but fans requested BurgerTime as the primary theme
Cabinet price is $399
Production is limited to 3,075 units
First 1,000 units ship March 1st; remaining units ship April 1-5
Arcade1Up will not re-release this cabinet in its current form in the near future
Cabinet includes riser with riser art included
Cabinet has only one speaker, not two
Arcade1Up strengthened its partnership with Atari on September 26, 2019
Arcade1Up's early Legends Ultimate prototypes featured Glenn's spinner
The Simpsons arcade cabinet will not be announced at CES 2020
Street Fighter cabinet will be announced with original cabinet aesthetic and design
Arcade1Up will hold back major announcements from CES to E3 to maintain marketing momentum
Arcade1Up pinball cabinet will feature 32-inch main screen and 17-inch active backglass
NBA Jam licensing requires only NBA Association permission, not individual player rights
Arcade1Up will announce Burger Time cabinet at CES 2020 with first public gameplay demo
Arcade1Up IP owners provide ROMs directly for arcade games rather than Arcade1Up creating them
Arcade1Up will produce second four-player cabinet, likely NBA Jam
Wave Three cabinets feature BOE monitor with improved contrast and brightness
Marvel Special Edition comes with a lit marquee as unique feature
Marvel Special Edition includes Sanwa joysticks and buttons as stock components
Wave Three cabinets include volume control as a new feature
Production run is limited to 8,000 units with certificate of authenticity
Cabinet is available now on Arcade1Up.com with remaining inventory
Arcade1Up Countercades are currently available at Walmart for $99
Arcade1Up made improvements to monitor quality in Wave 2 and Wave 3 generations
Arcade1Up Wave 1 monitors have terrible viewing angles
Carlos at Arcade1Up produces the best pre-built Hyperspin system available for purchase
Arcade1Up has failed to conduct professional product launches compared to Nintendo and Sony
The TMNT Arcade1Up cabinet pre-order was available for approximately one hour at $349 before selling out
The $349 price point was intended for the cabinet without the custom riser; $399 is the standard price with riser
Arcade1Up bypassed Walmart's involvement in the pre-order launch (went direct to Arcade1Up website)
Some Arcade1up NBA JAM cabinets ship with white front panels instead of black
Arcade1Up's official TMNT four-player cabinet does not include a lit marquee
Arcade1Up joysticks are clone units, not authentic Sanwa, but improved quality in Wave 2
Arcade1Up upgraded the edge molding thickness and style on the new Mortal Kombat cabinet
Bat top joysticks are included on the cabinet as a nice upgrade
The acrylic overlay now fits better and appears to sit under buttons like arcade machines
Buttons and joystick are responsive with minimal input lag during gameplay
The cabinet is worth recommending at $300 price point for casual/nostalgic players
RetroRalph has not experienced significant quality issues with Arcade1Up products in his personal collection
Arcade1Up has moved from machine-specific encoder boards to a standardized universal controller board for all machines
Wave 2 joysticks use upgraded micro switches compared to Wave 1
Wave 1 control panel connections were glued while Wave 2 uses cleaner fastened connections
Some Wave 2 units have loose button connections despite overall cleaner design
The encoder board includes dual speaker connectors suggesting future machines may support dual speakers
Arcade1Up buttons can be upgraded to Sanwa buttons using the same connectors without replacing the encoder board
The speaker component is identical between Wave 1 and Wave 2
Arcade1Up tuned monitor settings (brightness, contrast) on Wave 2 Final Fight cabinets to improve image quality over Wave 1
Wave 2 Final Fight cabinet ships with integrated plexiglass overlay that fits better than Wave 1 aftermarket overlays
Wave 2 Final Fight cabinet features upgraded joystick with better feel similar to Countercade model
Arcade1Up is actively listening to feedback from modding community Facebook groups and implementing suggested improvements
The proof-of-concept driving cabinet modification is feasible and workable in practice
The Arcade1Up cabinet platform is capable of supporting specialized controllers like steering wheels with full menu and game integration out-of-the-box
Arcade1Up is unable to publicly discuss Final Fight delays due to NDA restrictions imposed by Capcom
Arcade1Up Final Fight cabinet was scheduled for February 2024 release but has been delayed with no official communication through April
Arcade1Up announced bar top arcades and wall mounted arcades at CES
Arcade1Up did not announce Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arcade at CES
Arcade1Up bar top cabinets likely lack lit marquee, have smaller screens, and may lack T-molding compared to Papa Duke
Arcade1Up is releasing countercade (mini cabinet) products with multiple game titles
Arcade1Up showed a Golden Tee cabinet with a lit-up marquee at CES 2019
Arcade1Up's tabletop arcade products do not have LED-lit marquees
The Mortal Kombat Arcade1Up cabinet will feature Ultimate Mortal Kombat
Arcade1Up is releasing wall-mounted arcade products (wall cades) at CES 2019
Arcade1Up is releasing tabletop arcade products as part of CES 2019 announcements
Arcade1Up accidentally posted Wave 2 cabinet lineup on Twitter, breaking embargo
Wave 2 includes Mortal Kombat 2, Final Fight, Golden Tee, and Space Invaders
A fifth Wave 2 cabinet exists but has not been revealed; likely candidates are Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or NBA Jam
Mortal Kombat 2 cabinet includes physical team holding feature
Final Fight was previously available on Arcade1Up's website, so the Wave 2 inclusion was partially anticipated
Arcade1Up panels are too thin to directly mount standard coin doors without spacers
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer whose software and cabinet base are being modified for driving game use
Referenced as recent competitor releasing OutRun-focused cabinet; creates topical awareness
Manufacturer of the base arcade cabinet being modified with Xbox One technology
Consumer arcade cabinet line that the monitor mount is designed to upgrade; standard models come with 17-inch monitors
Manufacturer of Golden Tee cabinet; produces affordable home arcade cabinets with stock components
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer founded in 2018 by Tastemakers; launched at $299 with riser; secured Walmart distribution; focused on marquee licensed titles; became dominant market leader despite quality issues
Manufacturer of home arcade cabinets and retro gaming products
Arcade cabinet manufacturer producing Mortal Kombat and other arcade machines
Manufacturer of compact arcade cabinets, producing TMNT cab with new hardware features
Manufacturer of compact arcade cabinets being modified with Hollywood Marquis Big Up kit
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer; cabinet chassis used as base for this Wii PCB conversion project
Compact arcade cabinet system for which these lit marquee upgrades are designed
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer; subject of the modification review
Manufacturer of arcade cabinet reproductions; produces Wave 2 Final Fight cabinet
Consumer home arcade cabinet manufacturer producing the Countercade compact cabinet
Manufacturer of arcade cabinet home systems; subject of conspiracy theory regarding Final Fight delays
Compact arcade cabinet platform being modified to support light gun games
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer; mentioned as alternative to full-size restoration
Competitor home arcade cabinet manufacturer; larger form factor than Numbskull; Jon positions Numbskull as serving space-constrained collectors who want authenticity but can't fit Arcade1Up units
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer; RetroRalph has previously done mods of Arcade1Up Golden Tee versions
Manufacturer of home arcade cabinets including Partycade and Mortal Kombat head-to-head table that feature Sinistar; uses 8-way joysticks
Competitor to IE Pinball; uses fixed game model; John D handles licensing/partnerships
Manufacturer of the Pac-Man 40th Anniversary cabinet being reviewed; manufactures compact arcade and pinball cabinets
Compact arcade cabinet line being upgraded with Hollywood Marquise's custom kit; subject of the review and modification discussion
Arcade cabinet manufacturer that collaborated on the 16-foot Marvel Superheroes cabinet
Arcade cabinet company; Ralph has been involved with their products
Competitor arcade cabinet manufacturer; AtGames Legends Ultimate uses similar monitor components (BOE) as Arcade1Up Wave 3
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer that announced an official TMNT four-player cabinet referenced in the video
Manufacturer of miniature and home arcade cabinets; Moonwalker project used clearance Asteroid cabinet as donor unit
Original manufacturer of the NBA JAM arcade cabinet being modified; noted for manufacturing inconsistencies (white vs. black panels)
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer mentioned as an alternative lower-complexity option
Consumer arcade cabinet manufacturer; discussed as a platform where the Twisted Quarter coin door can be retrofitted
Manufacturer of the TMNT arcade cabinet being modified; provides stock speakers, PCB, volume control, and 3.5mm audio jack
Manufacturer of the 40th Anniversary Pac-Man arcade cabinet; subject of the modifications and audio volume issues discussed
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer; source of the leaked Wave 2 announcement
Manufacturer of the NBA Jam home arcade cabinet being tested
Manufacturer of home arcade cabinets; platform being heavily modified and customized by enthusiasts in the community
Compact home arcade cabinet platform mentioned as target for hardware installation and conversion projects
Manufacturer of the Countercade arcade cabinet being modified
Arcade cabinet manufacturer showcasing new product lines at CES 2019
Manufacturer of the base arcade cabinet being modified for racing purposes
Manufacturer of mini arcade cabinets for which Szabo's Arcades sells artwork and accessories
Manufacturer of compact arcade cabinets being modified for Neo Geo functionality
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer; released NBA Jam cabinet available at Costco with official topper
Arcade cabinet manufacturer mentioned as successful due to appealing to younger audiences who haven't experienced classic games
Manufacturer of the Countercade cabinet being modified; product available at Walmart for $99
Arcade cabinet manufacturer responsible for retro-themed arcade products including TMNT, Marvel, Star Wars cabinets; primary target of criticism for failed product launch
Compact arcade cabinet platform being customized in the build
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer that announced bar top and wall-mounted arcade systems at CES; positioned as competitor to Papa Duke cabinets
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer providing pre-built Hyperspin PC systems with extensive game libraries
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer that produced the flight yoke reproduction and the Star Wars ALAN-1 cabinet being modified.
Manufacturer of the Hulk Rampage arcade cabinet that was converted for this project; Arcade1Up brand parts used in modification
Manufacturer of the cabinet being modified; Ralph criticizes Wave 1 monitor viewing angles
Manufacturer of arcade cabinets; Retro Ralph owns multiple Arcade1Up machines including Marvel Super Heroes special edition, Rec Room Masters Vertical, and Countercade
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer whose cabinets are being modified with larger LCD monitors
Manufacturer of compact arcade cabinets with proprietary control boards and displays; subject of this modification project
Manufacturer of compact arcade cabinets that serve as the base hardware for modding projects
Manufacturer of home pinball cabinets; released Attack from Mars, Marvel, and Star Wars versions
Manufacturer/distributor of arcade cabinet reproductions; released OutRun racing cabinet that is now sold out; planning stand-up version for future release
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer; products being modified with Switch functionality via USB encoders
Arcade cabinet platform that the LCD marquee mod is designed for
Consumer home arcade cabinet manufacturer; subject of modding community featured in the video
Commercial arcade cabinet manufacturer referenced in opening segment; Papa Duke character frustrated with limited modding opportunities on Wave 2 cabinets
Manufacturer of the BurgerTime cabinet being reviewed; known for accessible retro arcade cabinets
Competitor in the compact arcade cabinet space; the Legends Gamer Mini appears positioned to compete with or undercut their product line
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer; subject of custom modification project
Competing three-quarter scale arcade cabinet manufacturer; used as quality and feature comparison baseline
Arcade cabinet manufacturer; subject of Secret Project collaboration
Competing arcade cabinet manufacturer being compared throughout review
Arcade cabinet manufacturer; consumer product brand whose cabinets are being customized with third-party accessories
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer; RetroRalph reviews aftermarket products compatible with their systems
Manufacturer of the HDMI Game Console being reviewed
Wave 1 monitor used as backglass; includes video board used for HDMI conversion
Manufacturer of compact arcade cabinets; base platform for this mod
Pre-built arcade cabinet brand that can be modified with this Xbox One integration
Manufacturer of affordable retro arcade/console devices with HDMI output and emulator support
Arcade cabinet that RetroRalph has built and is running ReDream emulator in
Competitor in home pinball market; offers pinball machine at $550 with features superior to Well Played Toys
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer; MVSX modding compared to Arcade1Up first-generation systems
Arcade cabinet manufacturer; subject of speculation about potential virtual pinball entry; Chris's build uses Arcade1Up-style form factor
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer; was approached by RetroRalph about Golden Tee Bowling mod; CEO/SVP named John involved in discussion
Manufacturer of the BurgerTime arcade cabinet
Modern arcade cabinet alternative mentioned as comparison to authentic hardware
Arcade cabinet/platform manufacturer adding Retro Mania Wrestling to their App Store
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer; RetroRalph sold modified Arcade1Up cabinets to fund Neo Geo purchase
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer; products being modded with Tulsa Arcades accessories
Manufacturer of compact arcade cabinets; releasing Star Wars and Marvel Super Heroes Limited Edition pre-orders; using magnetic graphics on demo units at E3
Manufacturer of three-quarter scale arcade cabinets using embedded Linux hardware similar to mini consoles
Cabinet manufacturer whose machines are being upgraded with this kit
Consumer arcade cabinet manufacturer whose platform was used to build the Dreamcast-themed cabinet
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer producing NBA Jam cabinet with multiple bundle options (GameStop, Walmart); acquired by Basic Fun! in late 2025
Manufacturer of compact arcade cabinets; Pac-Man cabinet is subject of modification
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer whose machines are being modified with Pandora's Box boards
Compact arcade cabinet product line; subject of this modification review series; end-users seeking expanded game libraries through board swaps
Compact arcade cabinet platform; Ralph considering it as potential host for Street Fighter 4 hardware but concerned about 17-inch screen size vs. recommended 32-55 inch display
Manufacturer of the Star Wars Pinball arcade cabinet
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer partnering with Atari for Recharge game series
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer; positioned as market catalyst introducing new audiences to retro gaming
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer releasing Golden Axe cabinet; previously thought to be temporary fad but proved durable; now expanding into Sega arcade releases
Arcade cabinet manufacturer; Pixelcade offers compatible marquee version for their systems
Home and commercial arcade cabinet manufacturer partnering with Atari on Recharged cabinet line featuring classic arcade games
Manufacturer of the Outrun arcade cabinet being modified; subject of cosmetic inauthentic design elements
Competitor in virtual pinball cabinet market offering consumer-level solutions
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer; Jon speculates about potential showcase cabinet home version
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer announcing Legacy Collection at CES 2021
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer; earlier generations had different video connectors than iiRcade
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer producing Killer Instinct cabinet with tilted display design in development
Consumer arcade cabinet manufacturer; provided the base platform for the custom bowling cabinet mod
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer producing miniature arcade machines with licensed games
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer; RetroRalph mentions Arcade1Up Killer Instinct hype as motivation for pickup
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer; now offers connected cabinets with online multiplayer for fighting games and select beat-em-ups like X-Men
Consumer home arcade cabinet manufacturer; subject of CES 2020 predictions for new cabinet announcements
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer, Carlos is mentioned as company operator in context of Rec Room Masters acquisition
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer; RetroRalph discusses NFL Blitz cabinet and market interest
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer announcing new 8-in-1 Atari pub table at CES 2021
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer; Jon traded an Astro City unit to acquire The Grid; speculates about their potential interest in reproducing The Grid as a networked multiplayer cabinet
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer announcing Killer Instinct cabinet at CES 2021
Manufacturer of home arcade cabinets; announcing X-Men cabinet at CES 2021 with online multiplayer
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer announced to be re-releasing the Ms. Pac-Man/Galaga Class of 1981 cabinet; subject of speculation regarding ROM preservation
Manufacturer of the Star Wars Virtual Pinball Cabinet; provided pre-production review unit to RetroRalph
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer preparing for CES 2020 announcement; recently strengthened partnership with Atari (September 2019)
Manufacturer of the OutRun arcade cabinet being modified
Manufacturer of home arcade/pinball machines with integrated solenoid feedback system
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer producing The Simpsons home arcade cabinet
Replica arcade cabinet maker entering full arcade game development with Avian Knights
Arcade cabinet manufacturer producing the Dragon's Lair cabinet; known for home arcade cabinet recreation
Manufacturer of home arcade cabinets; released firmware update for OutRun cabinet
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer providing the Shinku Hadouken Legacy cabinet for review
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer rumored to be developing Fast and the Furious cabinet; Jon notes declining market popularity and customer complaints
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer founded in 2018; produced compact arcade cabinets that became the starting point for RetroRalph's content creation and YouTube channel growth
Modern home arcade cabinet manufacturer producing three-quarter scale products
Retro arcade cabinet manufacturer; partnered with Atari for Asteroids Recharged; now distributed by American Pinball
Multi-cade PC build provider; Jon uses an 8TB Arcade1Up build in the Rec Room Masters cabinet; also referenced as a consumer arcade cabinet manufacturer
Arcade cabinet manufacturer; Carlos has taken over Rec Room Masters rights and designs
Home arcade emulation cabinet manufacturer mentioned as contrast to Nova Blast's non-emulation approach
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer releasing NFL Blitz cabinet with 49-way joystick and online gameplay; subject of FOMO that motivated RetroRalph's purchase
Consumer arcade cabinet manufacturer; referenced for including underappreciated arcade titles like The Punisher on their cabinets
Manufacturer of the TMNT 1 Player Countercade being reviewed
Modern mini-arcade cabinet manufacturer; used as size comparison baseline (Moppet Video machines are smaller)
Referenced as manufacturer of rocket base and rocket components being modded
Manufacturer of arcade cabinets being modified
Commercial arcade cabinet manufacturer; Carrie converted one into MAME system
Consumer arcade cabinet manufacturer; NFL Blitz model used as base for conversion
Consumer arcade cabinet manufacturer producing affordable home arcade machines; subject of critique
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer founded by Jerry; produced compact arcade and pinball cabinets; Jerry no longer works there but claims no ill will
Consumer home arcade cabinet manufacturer; served as model for Wonderland Amusements' pricing and distribution strategy; Cummings' previous employer
Competitor virtual pinball cabinet manufacturer; described as offering sub-par pinball products
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer with leaked Time Crisis machine in development
Recently released Fast and the Furious home arcade cabinet, corroborating evidence of franchise licensing activity
Referenced as comparison point for Unico's home arcade cabinet business model
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer announcing Fast & Furious arcade cabinet; has produced various commercial and licensed games
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer; announced CasinoCade at CES 2025; known for budget/accessible home arcade products; historically mocked in hardcore arcade hobby but has loyal casual customer base
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer; produced Bartable PONG machine that includes 4-player Warlords as a game option
Consumer arcade cabinet manufacturer with upcoming game leaks
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer; subject of leaked product announcement
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer whose NBA Jam machines were featured in the 'Boom Shaka Lakas' pop-up arcade bar
Consumer virtual pinball cabinet manufacturer; offers 3/4-scale machines ($749.99) with Star Wars and Attack from Mars titles; positioned as entry-level toy option
Manufacturer of compact arcade cabinets; partnered with Farsight on pinball cabinet release
Retro gaming cabinet manufacturer; announced digital pinball cabinet partnership with Zen Studios for Q3 2020 release
Budget arcade cabinet manufacturer; cited as entry-level competitor to arcade cabinet market
Digital arcade cabinet manufacturer announced 'closing indefinitely' due to COVID-19 manufacturing/distribution disruption; reported 1M+ units sold in 2 years with 96% week-to-week sales growth since March lockdown
Competitor in digital pinball cabinet market; Marvel Pinball cab at $4,999; 56" tall; features sunken playfield; heavily integrated haptics
Manufacturer of Legends Pinball cabinets; released 4K cabinet variant with Zen Studios software; responsible for marketing and sales strategy
Competitor cabinet manufacturer referenced negatively for plastic haptic elements and stretched DMD aspect ratios
Physical arcade cabinet manufacturer; produces Star Wars, Marvel, and Attack from Mars cabinets; competing with AtGames on features and pricing
Arcade cabinet manufacturer; OutRun cabinets damaged in transit to Australia
Digital arcade cabinet company; mentioned as potential licensor restricting plunger/nudge features on other platforms
Consumer arcade cabinet manufacturer; previously produced AtGames-based Pinball FX cabinet; notably absent from CES 2025 announcement
Manufactures quarter-scale arcade and pinball cabinets; market share declining, no new pinball cabinet announced for 2022; recently announced NFL Blitz port
Previous Zen partner; experienced distribution issues during COVID; contrast case to AtGames partnership
Manufacturer of arcade cabinets sold at Costco; contextual comparison for home arcade market
Manufacturer of Legends Pinball cabinet (digital pinball); experiencing supply chain issues and pricing inconsistencies.
Hardware partner for Zen's home pinball cabinet; officially licensed; manufactures and distributes physical machines
Arcade cabinet manufacturer; hosts weekly show where Mel announced Zen VR news
Digital pinball cabinet manufacturer; announced product but not yet released; withholding information for Q4 holiday market
Gaming company representatives attended Stern Metallica media event; cross-industry presence noted
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer; has Atari license; released Soda Slam and Missile Command Recharge arcade cabinets
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer whose systems are subject to CMOS battery failure due to depleted lithium cells
Digital arcade cabinet manufacturer; entry point for casual arcade gamers; mentioned as precedent for affordable home gaming devices introducing players to hobby
Consumer arcade cabinet manufacturer; Kaneda criticizes content creators who built channels around it, then transitioned to pinball with inauthentic narratives
Mentioned in podcast intro context; not discussed in Joe Kaminkow interview content
Consumer home arcade cabinet brand by Basic Fun; showed Sonic the Hedgehog and Ms. Pac-Man cabinets at show
Cabinet manufacturer competitor; uses real plunger assembly; compared favorably to Legends Pinball design
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer; releasing Star Wars and Marvel pinball cabinets; experiencing monitor quality issues but exceeding demand expectations
Arcade cabinet manufacturer; Han Solo table discussed as potentially difficult fit for Arcade1Up hardware
Previous partner with AtGames for Legends original cabinet; clearing warehouse inventory as product line ends
Manufacturer of arcade and pinball cabinets; experienced cargo ship delays affecting February 2021 shipments; produces multiple themed cabinets
Hardware manufacturer producing Marble cabinet and Star Wars cabinet with integrated virtual pinball software
Consumer arcade cabinet; subject of Cool Toy's modding tutorial; hosts include custom PC, Steam/Pinball FX 3, VR plunger controller
Hardware partner; Android versions of Zen pinball games run on same PX Engine as Williams Pinball mobile.
Manufacturer of mini pinball cabinets; community extensively mods these machines with transducers and custom components
Previous arcade cabinet partner; Zen chose not to continue partnership due to perceived lack of focus on pinball space
Home arcade manufacturer acquired by Basic Fun! after business failure
Home arcade cabinet manufacturer rumored to be ceasing operations after founding in 2018
Manufacturer of compact arcade cabinets; Ralph initially modified these for YouTube content before returning to authentic arcade hardware
Sponsor of super secret challenge segment; provided limited edition Marvel Super Heroes cabinet as prize