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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 30 reviews

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Customers admire the Centipede Countercade, but several have reported issues with the trackball. Comments suggest the trackball may stick, respond erratically, or lack sufficient responsiveness for optimal gameplay. The trackball's performance is a significant concern for some users. Improvements to the trackball mechanism are desired for a better user experience.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great product.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this in hopes the trackball would be an upgrade from the arcade 1up 3/4 scale cabinet. and it is. it plays well, the art work on the cabinet looks really good. everything is very responsive. I am really happy with the purchase, if you can afford it I would recommend you get one. oh and everything is all ready assembled so its plug and play out of the box.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Definitely Buy on Sale

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'd say it's worth it if it's on a good sale. The choice of Missile Command as the second game is really strange given the form factor, Millipede would have been a better fit for the screen and the cabinet theme. It does have the score save issue of the older 3/4 size cabinet, requiring a button combination to save the top three scores only. The size of the trackball isn't much of an issue on this cabinet, though, and it does offer enough control to the game.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Trackball

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great game for bartops

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best Buy delivered this for me in this COVID-19 environment. I didn't realized that I enjoyed Centerpede this much! I would have given 5 stars but I initially received the wrong game but Best Buy quickly resolved that issue. Also, now that I had it about a month the trackball is getting stuck, disturbing game play. I'm unsure if I should reach out to Bestbuy or Arcade1up? Beside that issue It has a beautiful cabinet and seems that it will last for years to come.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love Arcade 1up

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great little arcade game. The controls are spot on. Two great track ball games. Centipede is perfect. Missile Command is letter boxed. Not major. Perfect for a little bar or high top table. I like just leaving it on and watching the attract mode as I walk by.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great game

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this game easy to play, and the controls work great, graphics are awesome.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Takes you right back

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Remember all those quarters spent? And how good you were? Well both of those are no longer the case. It is a great product and is exactly the games you played. Some reviews say the track ball is bad. We have had great experiences. Neighbors seem to spend more time at our house now...Coincidence???

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Worth the $99 I got it for

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worth the $99 I got it for but wouldn’t pay more than that for one of these

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun ,good, dual arcade games featured.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just wish it had a brightness control, but very good overall.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Really fun

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is lots of fun for the whole family no matter what age or gender! I would recommend it to anyone who just wants something new and fun and brings back memories.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect size for our bar area!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I own a couple of these and love this game them most. Getting the full size Arcade 1up machine is tough, so the countercade is a perfect choice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    2nd favorite countercade

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Trackball is accurate. Sound is nice. Got on sale for $99 dollars. Wouldn’t pay more for it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If u live vintage video games this is for u. Really brings u back into time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Video game for all ages

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great entertainment for the family. Easy set up! Everyone enjoys playing it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A bit expensive but it’s fun to have work great and very fun

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    For $99.99 it was a steal Great artwork and games

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great Retro Arcade Game for the House got it for $99.99

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Trackball

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Trac-ball not responsive enough.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I own a few ardade one up games, the ones that use joy sticks are great, those that use the trac-ball all seem to have the same issue it won't go fast enough when you doing it. Great if you want something nostalgic but really doesn't play as good as it needs to. Returned.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Arcade

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve been wanting this machine and now, finally have it! Hours of fun while taking me back to my childhood! Shipping was a lot faster than anticipated! Thanks Best Buy!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Trackball

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Loved it, but major trackball issues

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I ordered one with much anticipation of one of my favorite games growing up. Within 2-3 days, trackball started acting up, not responding in the down direction. Returned it to Best Buy and they sent me a new one without hassle, thanks BB. The new one arrived and worked great...for a few days. It then began having trackball issues with side to side movement! Returned the product for a refund this time. I was really hoping this was going to work out.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice if you like Centipede and are short on space

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a well done Centipede cabinet in a miniature form factor. It built like a small bar top and has an 8" screen but works and plays well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Trackball

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Ball keeping stopping

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The ball that supposed to be the joy stick , it should be more firm and support so it can move correctly when you moving it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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