These are classic arcade machines from mostly the 80’s and 90’s. In most cases, these arcades have had their internal components removed and replaced with custom game systems. The purpose is to create an arcade machine that can play more than 1 game built inside. These are called multicades, or arcade conversions.

These types of machines can be built two ways. For simplicity, these can be built with PCB’s which are are ideal for ease of use and are typically less glitchy than their counterparts. For more user control, and larger game counts a computer can be used instead. Computer based arcades run more power driven games if desired, but will come with their fair share of glitches.

If you are looking for a more inexpensive gaming experience, try the custom 1up machines. These arcades typically run at about half the cost of the full size units. But bear in mind that the arcade1up machines are only about 4 feet tall.

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If looking for a fast easy way to do some classic gaming, try the pandora’s box unit. These connect directly to your TV.

Typical arcade conversions that use horizontal screens come with the usual classic video games installed inside,

Paacman, Dig Dug, Donkey Kong, Galaga, Ms Pacman, Zaxxon, The Simpsons, Ninja Turtles, NBA Jam, Super Mario Bros, Street Fighters, Tekken, Metal Slugs, Frogger, Mortal Kombat, Sprint, Xmen, Sonic, Altered Beast, Outrun, King of Fighters, 1942, Tempest, Bad Dudes, Contra, Bubble Bobble, Double Dragon, Golden Axe, Sunset Riders, Megaman, Space Harrier, Mr Do, Xevious, Mappy, Gauntlet, Renegade, Ikari Warriors etc etc..

When upgraded to a computer system the game count increases significantly. With large capacity hard drives, you have the option of running console systems as well as the arcade classic, such as

Nintendo, Atari, Sega, N64, Intellivision, Playstation 1 2 and 3, Gamecube, Wii, Super Nintendo, Gameboy Advance, Nintendo DS, Playstation Portable, Xbox, Colecovision, Gameboy Color, Neo Geo, Turbo Graphix 16, PC Games, Xbox 360, Dreamcast, Sega Saturn, Genesis, etc etc..

Note that computer run arcade machines will come with a small learning curve, and are not as simplistic as their PCB counterparts.

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If you see an arcade that you like or if you were looking for one that is not listed here and its a full sized unit, be sure to contact us. Sometimes arcades are liquidated faster than this site can be updated.

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