

And that frees funds for more games or other interests. But despite the occasional exception, Arcade1Up cabinets are typically a good deal less expensive (usually 2-3x or more) than their full-size counterparts. If Arcade1Up cabinets were permanently $500+, and real cabinets were frequently around the same price, you'd see more people choosing real cabinets (despite the above). In many cases, that means we have limited space in which to put our games, and we can fit more Arcade1Up cabinets than if they were real arcade cabinets. Most of us live with another adult who may not be as inclined to have large, full-size cabinets sitting around.
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For the price of a real arcade cabinet, you can often purchase 2-3 Arcade1Up cabinets (none of us pay full retail, except for the handful that have more money than brains or who can't resist FOMO).hard to move, always breaking down, and the CRTs have dangerous voltages. Many of us have had real arcade cabinets and have come to the realization that they're a pain in the ass.If you've ever bought a video game of any kind, you fall in the same camp. Find quality electronics products to add to your Shopping List or. First, how does one justify ANY discretionary purchase? We buy what we like or what makes us feel a certain way. PAW Patrol Arcade Cabinet with Stool (1) at Ralphs.While I find the premise of your question to be very baiting, I'll pretend as though it wasn't entirely ill-intentioned and give you some answers: You just have to be patient and not let excitement or FOMO get the better of you.

There are people on this sub with pretty massive collections (like 15+) who claim they've never paid over $200 for any of them.

Most of us either buy used or wait for them to go on clearance or some kind of other special sale to get them now. When they started to exceed the $400 price point, they were justifying it with things that most people didn't even want or ask for like light-up deck protectors, included stools, tin signs, poorly implemented headphone jacks, etc. By "practical", I mean: including the risers was practical, stereo sound was practical, deck protectors were a necessity and great addition, lit marquees and the 0-15 volume adjustment were really nice-to-haves, etc. cabinets are an ideal way to introduce your kids to the magic of the arcade experience you grew up with, in a vibrant preschool age form factor. Standing 36 tall and featuring lightweight yet sturdy construction, Arcade1Up Jr. A lot of that was because $400 was the upper limit of what we feel these are worth, but it also had to do with the fact that A1Up stopped adding practical improvements. line, specifically designed for little kids to have big arcade fun. Once they exceeded $399, most people around here on this sub (myself included) stopped buying them at full retail. Then they went up to $399 but we were seeing things like 4-player offerings, lit marquees included along with the risers and deck protectors, better monitors (IPS ones with proper 4:3 resolutions instead of the old 5:4 ones), and they were getting other improvements too like stereo sound that helped justify them at that price. Then they went up to $349 BUT they started including things like deck protectors and the risers, so it was justifiable. Dimensions: 17.50" D x 15.50" in W x 36.These were a good deal when they were $299. makes it easy for kids to take control and learn the included games at their own pace, with oversized buttons and custom difficulty levels. With no assembly required, your kids will be up-and-running in minutes, playing yes, PAC-MAN™, widely considered the video game character that ushered in the golden age of arcade gaming! Also on the unit are classic games DIG DUG™ and GALAGA™. It’s a perfect addition to their room, in the family game room, or a special kiddie corner of your home arcade. cabinets are an ideal way to introduce your kids to the magic of the arcade experience you grew up with, in a vibrant preschool-age form factor. Standing 36” tall and featuring lightweight yet sturdy construction, Arcade1Up Jr. line, specifically designed for little kids to have big arcade fun. Hey, we’re all young at heart, but for our kids who aren’t yet old enough to retro gaming with the big kids, Arcade1Up has the entire family covered! Introducing the Arcade1Up Jr. Standing 36" tall and no assembly required, your kids will be chasing ghosts and collecting fruit in no time. Specifically designed for little kids to have big fun, featuring the classic games Pac-Man, Dig Dug and Galaga. Arcade 1up Junior Arcade Cabinet - Pac-Manĭropshipped - 3-5 working day delivery by 3rd party courier teamīring old-school gaming to a new generation with the Arcade1UP Junior Arcade Cabinet - Pac-Man.
