Arcade Games

If you were a kid (or kid at heart) in the '70s or '80s, you probably remember going to the local arcade, pizza parlour, or corner store to bash buttons and toggle joysticks on your favourite arcade machine. Whether you played Pong, Space Invaders, Pac-Man, or Street Fighter, there's no doubt there's nostalgia attached to these classic arcade games. The glory days don't have to end though. Take a trip down memory lane with your very own arcade game machine.

What Are the Benefits of Owning an Arcade Machine?

Besides the automatic cool factor, there are some great perks to owning an arcade game machine:

Fun for the Family

Imagine all the fun you'd have with an arcade machine at home. You could introduce your kids to your favourite arcade games from the past, and engage in friendly competition as you try to beat each other's high scores. Look for retro, family-friendly games like Ms. Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, and Asteroids, or consider an arcade machine with a modern games for a new experience.

Save your Quarters

Remember when you'd drop quarter after quarter into your favourite arcade machine? Well, with your own arcade game machine, you won't have to stop when the machine says, "Game Over." Save your quarters and play for as long as you want with an arcade machine at home.

Collectible

Retro arcade game machines are not only cool to own; they're collectible, too. If you're a true arcade enthusiast, consider collecting original arcade machines as a hobby. These machines may increase in value the longer you own them.

What Are the Best Arcade Game Machines for a Games Room?

Want to transform your games room into an arcade haven? The best arcade machines for a games room depends on the size of your room, your budget, and your personal preferences. If you only have space for one arcade machine, consider a unit with multiple games because you'll get more entertainment value from a single machine. Other types of arcade game machines include ball games like Skee-Ball and pinball machines.