Savoring Nostalgia in Full Sized Arcade Games

If you have ever gone to an arcade, then you may have seen full sized arcade games otherwise known as coin-op machines set up throughout the establishment. These arcade cabinets were designed in the middle of the ‘80s to conform to JAMMA or the Japanese Amusement Machine Manufacturers Association. Many people associate the games that started in these machines with childhood or young adulthood and experience great nostalgia when playing the games later in life.

Here are some of the parts that most arcade games are built with: 

• Display output with vector or raster graphics
• Audio output produced from a sound chip
• Arcade system boards or printed circuit boards that run the game
• Power supply 
• Control panel (joystick, trackballs, buttons)
• Coin slots 
• Marquee 

The quintessential design and function of these machines is now back in vogue, with coin-op bars popping up in different cities and many people installing full sized arcade games in their very own homes. While many of these games are available on different platforms and emulators online, there is something about the arcade machine that fully satisfies the nostalgic gamer. For one, many arcade cabinets require the player to be standing or sitting on a high-up barstool. Also, the arcade controls stimulate a certain tactile feel that cannot be recreated with modern controllers or computer keyboards. Simply put, the arcade machine makes the gaming experience that much more authentic.

The demand for arcade machines in both commercial buildings and homes along with certain technological advancements has allowed for the creation of coin-ops that feature multiple games in one machine. Arcade games for sale can hold hundreds of games and allow for multiple players to keep the fun going all night long. Many parents find that these machines are an active way to bond with their kids and share a little piece of their own childhood with them. These full sized machines are an investment in entertainment and a novel collectible of the past.

Here are some of the different types of arcade cabinets that were available in old arcades and can now be purchased for home use: 

• Upright cabinets – typically 1-2 players (can be 4 players)
• Cocktail/table cabinets – typically 2-4 players 
• Candy cabinets – typically 2 players 
• Deluxe cabinets – typically multiplayer, side-by-side
• Cockpit and environmental cabinets – typically 1 player 
• Mini cabinets – typically 1 player 
• Countertop cabinets – typically 1-2 players
• Large-scale satellite machines – typically multiplayer

If you are looking to buy a full sized arcade machine, then you should first research the available options online. It is important to consider the lifetime value of the machine in accordance with the price. Think about what games you miss from your childhood and what games you want your children to experience from the same machine to get that authentic experience. You can even turn your living room, office, garage, or basement into a vintage game room. Once you have an arcade machine in your house, everyone will want to join in the fun!

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