Arcade Machines

Have you ever wondered if the Galaga and Galaxia games were basically the same game but with two separate manufacturers? Maybe you remember playing them but are unsure if they were the same game with different names. So are Galaga and Galaxian the same? Although both Galaga and Galaxian are games based on the original …

Although quite a few people have played arcade machines, very few people actually own them. With the new generation of Arcade 1Up machines being available, all of that is changing! The Arcade 1Up machines are revolutionizing the way people are able to play arcade machines. They allow people to have an arcade machine in their …

There is nothing better than playing on arcade machines and having loads of fun and then getting tickets that you can use to buy prizes! Just playing the arcade machines is plenty of fun but getting tickets so you can win cool items makes it even better. Of course, one downside to playing arcade machines …

Have you visited a mall, or maybe an arcade in your area recently, and noticed a punching bag machine? Odds are if you are reading this then yes, you have. These punching bag machines are known as an “Arcade Punching Machine.” In this article, we will talk about arcade punching machines, and if you should …

An arcade game is a machine that became popular in the mid-late 20th century. They can be found in public places such as malls, amusement arcades, game shops, restaurants and other places. They are usually video games, pinball machines, and electromechanical games. The late 1970s through the 1980s witnessed a surge in these arcade games …

Everybody has probably played Space Invaders at least once or twice. The mythical shooter video game was released by Taito back in 1978.  In Space Invaders, you are the last line of defense on Earth against waves of alien ships coming down the screen. A wave is composed of 5 rows of 11 aliens. Once …

Have you ever wondered which emulator is the best, but weren’t sure? Maybe you have narrowed it down to two different ones, but you still are not sure. Well, in this article we will go over everything you need to know about arcade emulators and which one is the best.  So which one is better …

Games have improved a lot in recent years, but even with games improving, there is one thing that still happens. No matter how hard you try, it seems like your arcade monitor still will randomly stop working. If you are reading this, your arcade monitor probably stopped working, or is randomly going black. Either way, …

Arcade 1up machines are relatively new to the market with most of them being released in the last few years. They are a much more affordable option than an original arcade machine but they are also smaller.  The size of the unit can be a pro or con depending on your situation. They fit into …

Have you ever owned an arcade machine and had problems with the buttons sticking? Maybe you have recently been to your favorite arcade to play a game and found out that the arcade buttons are sticky and totally ruin playing the game. If you have had either of these problems you will definitely want to …

According to many people, Arcade Machines aren’t profitable anymore because of the new technologies and gaming machines hitting the streets and homes of every person in the world.. Although you should be happy to hear that that is not the case at all.  Arcade Machines are still profitable for many people. Arcades aren’t as popular …

Have you ever wondered why the game you are playing is called an arcade game? I feel like at some point we all have.  Why would this name be given to them, and why would there be non arcade games in an arcade? Have you ever walked into an arcade and seen many different types …

Have you ever been playing an arcade machine, and wondered if you could play them for free? Maybe you heard there was a way to play your favorite game for free but you weren’t sure how. Well, in this article we will go over everything you need to know about arcade machines.  So how do …

Are you curious about the cost of an arcade machine today versus the cost of one in the 80’s? Maybe you are just curious about the cost difference between what they used to cost and what they cost now. No matter why you are here, we are here to answer your questions! So how much …

Arcade games are very different from other game consoles. Arcade games are built with everything infused into the arcade machine including the game. Meaning that arcade machines are game-specific.  Thus, the type of game infused in an arcade is what determines the kind of controls an arcade must-have. Each arcade differs from one another through …

An arcade game or coin-op game is a coin-operated entertainment machine typically installed in public businesses such as restaurants, bars and amusement arcades. Most arcade games are video games, pinball machines, electro-mechanical games, redemption games or merchandisers.  While exact dates are debated, the golden age of arcade video games is usually defined as a period …

Have you ever been playing skee ball and wondered what the ski balls themselves were made of? Maybe you feel like some balls are heavier than others but they all look the same size. Well in this article, we will explain what a skee ball is actually made of and everything you need to know …

Skee-Ball is an arcade game and one of the first redemption games. It is sometimes referred to as “Skeeter’s Ball,” particularly in England and Australia. It is played by rolling a ball up an inclined lane and over a “ball-hop” hump that jumps the ball into bullseye rings. The object of the game is to …

Skee Ball is an arcade game and one of the first redemption games. It is sometimes referred to as “Skeeter’s Ball,” particularly in England and Australia. It is played by rolling a ball up an inclined lane and over a “ball-hop” hump that jumps the ball into bullseye rings. The object of the game is …

You know what hasn’t gone out of style, and probably will not go out of style? Arcade games. No matter what era you are in, arcade games are always around. People will still fight you over who is better at a Super Mario game, you are still able to settle your differences in a sparring …

Now in America, the golden age of arcade gaming is usually defined as the 80’s era even though it began during the late seventies. The era started right after Space Invaders was created. During this time, there was a rise of many arcade games that were influenced by pop culture. So How Much Did An …

While many people may think arcade games are a thing of the past, they are still alive and well. They are kept in the corner of some restaurant bars and even shopping malls for old times sake. A lot of people wonder why arcades use tokens, instead of being able to push in a dollar …

You can’t play or use MAME without ROM. So when you install MAME on your PC make sure to install ROM also because you are going to need it, especially after extracting the MAME files into your given directory. So what is an Arcade ROM? ROM is a setup which was common hardware for arcade …

Arcade games are the real deal. Unlike other games, they are known to have their joysticks and monitor infused on its machines.  Modern-day consoles have joysticks that are either wired or use Bluetooth, thus giving you the freedom to move. But the bad news about them is that they are easy to damage since they …

Have you ever seen an Arcade 1 Up machine and wondered what was inside one of them? Maybe you were at a friends house and it totally looks like the whole machine is simply the shell around a TV. Well, in this article we will go over everything you need to know about Arcade 1 …

Have you ever owned an arcade game before, and you wanted to know what makes it vintage? Maybe you are going to buy one and you are curious what the difference is between old and vintage for an arcade game. Well, in this article we will go over everything you need to know about arcade …

Have you ever played on an arcade machine and wished you could own one for yourself? Maybe you finally purchased an Arcade 1up machine, but seem to be having issues with it.  So how do I fix any problem with the Arcade 1up machine? If you want to fix any problem with your Arcade 1up …

Have you ever played Pac-Man and wondered who was bigger? Maybe you are in the middle of an argument of why the ghosts can kill someone that is bigger than them. No matter where you are, we all have questions like this!  So is Pac-Man bigger than the ghosts? Although it may appear to the …

Have you ever played Pac-Man before and you always felt like it didn’t get harder? Maybe when you played, you thought it started off as hard and got even harder after on level. No matter what you have thought, we will help you know all there is to know about Pac-Man in this article!  So …

Have you ever been in an arcade and wondered how much money a specific arcade machine has made so far? Maybe you recently started looking to buy an arcade machine and you wanted to buy the one that has made the most money. So how much money have the top arcade machines made? Below we …

Have you ever looked into buying an arcade machine but you weren’t sure how much one would cost? Maybe you just purchased one and you want to know if you got a good deal on it. No matter what question you want to know the answer to, we will answer it here.   So how much …

Have you ever heard about an Arcade 1up machine, but you didn’t know what it was? Maybe one of your friends just purchased one and you didn’t want to sound dumb and say you didnt know what it was. No matter what reason you want to know about the Arcade 1up machine, we have the …

Do you own an Arcade 1up machine and wondered about selling it to someone in Canada? Maybe you have friends that live in Canada and you wanted to send them an Arcade 1up machine as a gift. Well here we will answer all of your questions. So does Arcade 1up ship to Canada? Although Arcade …

Have you heard people talking about a new arcade machine that they got for christmas or maybe that they went and bought on amazon? Maybe you only heard the name 1up and wondered what someone was talking about. Well, we are here to answer all of your questions.  So what is an Arcade 1up Machine?  …

Do you have an arcade machine and the arcade monitor just stopped working? Maybe you are trying to fix it on your own and you are having problems? No matter what your question or problem is, we have the answer for you. So How do you fix an arcade monitor? Although some people have tried …

Have you ever played Galaga and wondered if you could get more than one ship? Maybe you heard a rumor that you could play with more than one ship and you want to know if it’s true.  So how many ships can you get in the Galaga game? In the Galaga game, you can actually …

Do you love to play arcade games, but hate the prices they are charging today just to play one? Don’t you wish that there was a way that you could play one without paying? Well in this article we  will answer all of your questions!  So how do you play arcade machines for free? Although …

Have you ever been playing an arcade game and had a problem with the arcade stick not working properly? Maybe you are having that issue right now which is why you are looking for the answer to this question!  So how do you fix your arcade stick?  Although most people think replacing a broken arcade …

If you are new to arcades or gaming in general then you may have heard about an arcade bar and wondered what exactly it is. You are in luck. In this article we will go into detail about what an arcade bar is as well as explain some more things about it.  So, what is …

We have seen a number of people asking the question “Why are arcade machines so big?”. Of course that question is especially pertinent because we now have technology that allows us to play video games from our tiny phones or video game consoles.  We are writing this article to answer this question and other questions …

Almost everyone has been to an amusement arcade at some point in their lives. Arcades are always an exciting place to go and spend an afternoon playing a bunch of games against friends, family, or complete strangers.  We all know about arcades but what are penny arcades?  Penny arcades are simply arcades that still have …

Do you have an Arcade 1up machine and love playing it? As much as everyone loves these machines, there is one major issue with a couple of them, and that is the spinner! Well we have some good news for you! In this article we will show you hwo to fix the Arcade 1up spinner.  …

Are you currently standing in front of a stacker arcade game that just seems to be taking your money? Maybe no one ever gets the jackpot on the machine you have been watching for hours! At this point you probably think that stacker arcade games have to be rigged! So are Stacker Arcade Games Rigged? …

Have you ever been in an arcade or mall and seen the old school arcades and pinball machines? Have you ever wondered if they are still being made today? Well you are in luck! Today we are going to show you what the best arcade machines of all time are, and if they are still …

Power consumption is the foremost problem for those who are looking to buy an arcade machine  There is a lot of misconceptions about how much electricity an arcade machines uses so we are here to set the record straight! A few people think that arcade machines use a lot of electricity, while others believe that …

Have you ever wondered If arcade games are haram? Maybe you were passing by an arcade and wanted to go in, but you were not sure if you could. Have you seen one of your friends playing an arcade game and didn’t think they should be able to? Well in this article we are going …

No matter if you lost your key to your machine, or if the key is simply not working, we are here to help! Have you ever needed to get into your arcade machine quickly, but could not find the key? I feel like we have all been there in our lives at some point or …

Have you ever thought about selling your arcade machine? No matter if you are selling to make some extra room, or if you are selling it to make some money, this article is a must-read!  Just a few short years ago the best machine to play any game on was an arcade machine. You would …

When looking to buy an arcade machine, there are a lot of things that you need to consider and money is one of them. Many people wonder how expensive arcade machines are and whether they are worth purchasing.  In this article we will cover some of the costs of arcade machines as well as what …