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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 218 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are positive about the game selection and find the arcade machine fun and good value for the money. However, customers are negative about the size of the unit, citing that it is smaller than expected, and some found assembly challenging and the control panel slightly uncomfortable. The light-up marquee is a frequently praised feature. While most found it easy to use, some experienced issues with the joystick and controls.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Retro Mortal Kombat

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

    Best Buy offered this machine cheaper than their competitors which is why I originally purchased it through them. It’s a great addition to your gameroom.

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

    Absolutely love!!

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

    This was a gift for my son for Christmas that he requested. It is soooo nice! I am 5'5 and can play with no issues. Definitely a bit of nostalgia!

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

    Classic MK Arcade!

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

    Acrade1Up makes great arcade machines. Loving our MK II cabinet! Definitely work purchasing if you are an arcade machine and MK fan.

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

    Great game!

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

    Loved playing MK growing up and now my son is enjoying it too

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

    Love thos game

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

    Came fast and as described. Haven't put together yet

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game selection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Finish HIM!!!

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

    This was relatively easy to assemble but takes time. After assembly is complete, it's basically plug and play. Super simple interface. I chose this one because these were some of my favorite games growing up, including Gauntlet and Root Beer Tapper! Outside of those games and the MK series, the other games dont get much play time but the kids love it. Eventually I hope to be able to mod this to install more games.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Own little arcade at a fraction of the price!

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This little arcade has brought back so many memories! Finish Him!!! Who doesn't love Mortal Kombat. If you've looked at these, yes they are smaller than the normal arcade versions. But for the price, it really works. It's still comfortable to stand at and you don't feel like you're having to hunch over. There's plenty of room for two adults to play side by side. Would it be good if it was larger? Well sure! But I can't complain. The assembly was very easy to put it together. I was also able to look online and make some modifications to play not only Mortal Kombat but thousands of other games as well. If you've been thinking about getting one of these, pull the trigger!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game selection
    Cons mentioned:
    Control panel, Joystick

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I Love Mine.....

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

    I love my cab...This makes 10... The only set back is the control deck needs to more on the line of the Gen1 cabs... The side panel has about a 1/4 inch lip that you have to rest your hand on to use the joystick and it can be cramped if two adults with large hands play at the same time... ALSO... No more 3 player Rampage... Only two player.... I do have to say.... Rootbeer Tapper™, Bubbles™, Toobin™ makes this cab more than worth it... The addition of these three games are a blast... For me... Toobin is a blast....

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game selection

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Some decent games

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pretty good game. I got it because it has more than one. the One up's are cool but they really should not be limited to single games. I get why they do it, $$ and all. Or maybe some people want to fill their house with these so it looks like an arcade. But I have a small room, so have this, a star wars, a modded pacman with 400 games, vintage pinball machine, and a dartboard. Fits nicely in what use to be a dining room. Would try to get it on sale though. I paid too much for this based on what I have seen them going for used or on sale.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Assembly, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great cab, great games.

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm not reviewing the games, just the cab itself. Bought this back in late April. Everything arrived on time, with only minor damage to one side panel, which Arcade1up replaced with no issue. All the electronics worked out of the box. Not the easiest thing to assemble, but not terrible and I was able to assemble it by myself. My only gripe is how the riser is attached. There aren't pre drilled holes. They give you 4 self tapping screws, which then have to be drilled directly into the side panel and through the artwork in order to secure the cab to the base. My suggestion would be to not bother, as it sits just fine without being screwed in, and it's much easier to move if you can quickly separate the two pieces. People have complained about the form factor. I own a few of these cabs, and while the standard form factor "feels" better, I love the looks of the classic. If you're really tall, you'll probably want to prop it up a few more inches even with the riser, or get used to bending while playing a bit. If you're on the shorter side, you won't have an issue seeing the screen. The buttons and joysticks are fine for casual play. Serious players will probably want to mod them out for something they prefer, but it's not necessary to enjoy it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Game selection
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    Control panel, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    worth it!!

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

    cool machine! was sold out for ever and I got lucky. this Is the 3rd arcade one up I build so it was done in about a hour. 12 games people loved it. iam 6,1 and a bit short for me but every one else its a good height. wish the controls were further away from each other but over all a great machine. brings back memories .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game selection
    Cons mentioned:
    Assembly

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Flawless victory...

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

    The Arcade1Up units are pretty cool. They give you an opportunity to relive experiences from old video games in a convenient package with a good opening interface. Much easier than trying to play games on a computer with an emulator and a modern controller. Overall, the unit has a good selection of games and is fun to play. (As an aside, if you are taller, the static display that is part of the unit itself can actually impede your view of the top of the unit. I often find myself having to squat down or bend over a little bit to be able to see the entire screen, which is annoying. The screen is also smaller than I remember from the original arcade games, but then again, these units are not marketed as full-sized.) When assembling the unit, do not throw out the cream-colored plastic part. It is actually transparent; the coloring is a safety film that needs to be removed. Also, one of the elements required for assembly was also missing a feature that resulted in a screw not fitting. It was a minor thing, so I did not worry about it, but it was (and still is) annoying.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game selection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Game Room

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

    My kids love it! Looks great in the game room in our loft area along with Pac-Man .. friends enjoy coming over. Rings back memories from my time

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Value
    Cons mentioned:
    Assembly

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Flawless Victory?

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

    These legacy cabinets are definitely a step up and more bang for the buck value than their predecessors. Mortal Kombat Midway Legacy cabinet is no different. If you're a fan of the MK series then this should satisfy your nostalgic tingle. The added games are great for old school arcade rats like myself. I spend more time on rampage and joust than on the MK games. Construction seems like it couldve been better fitted but with a few muscles and possibly shaving down some of the edges I had no problem with assembly. All in all its a pretty decent cabinet that Im happy with.

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

    MK2 Legacy

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

    The kids love playing it and it looks awesome! Shipping was fast and it was simple to install. It comes with 12 games and it gives you the option to adjust the difficulty settings for each game which is nice. The only issue I’ve had is with the joysticks coming unscrewed while playing but other than that its a great product for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game selection
    Cons mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Get over here! And buy this!!

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

    I’ve always wanted my own personal arcade, and now I do!! It was easy to put together. My only con is that even with the riser it’s about a foot shorter than an actual cabinet. No big deal though. It gives me a reason to pull out my old wood shop skills. If you’re a MK fan it’s a must have since it includes mk3 ultimate! Plus a handful of other classics!

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

    The multi games arcade

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The multi games arcade is an ultimate gaming haven that captures the hearts of both nostalgic gamers and those seeking new experiences. Offering a diverse collection of classic and modern games, this arcade is a time capsule that brings together the joys of past and present gaming eras. As an avid gamer, I recently visited this multi games arcade, and here's my review of the experience.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Assembly, Joystick

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It's good with some issues

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

    This takes about an hour to put together by yourself, mine came with a few marred settings on the side panel graphics, which was very disappointing, but not enough to send back, though if this happened in a box that was really well packed, makes me question how it will hold up. The games themselves are great. One of the joysticks keeps coming off. We like it, could've been better constructed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game selection
    Cons mentioned:
    Assembly

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Arcade Game selection

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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 as close to having your own mortal kombat arcade machine at home. Putting it together was a pain, but once it's assembled, the game selection is amazing. Remember, to check the styrofoam for the J pieces. I thought they forgot them but their hidden in the packaging.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great arcade system.

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

    This is my second “full size” Arcade 1up cabinet. I have seen some reviews with negative comments concerning quality and installation. I have to disagree with those. The packaging is superb and the labels on the different screws are great. I have put together way too many entertainment cabinets and such with crappy instructions and screws all in one single package to figure out. There were a couple of unsure instructions, but were easy to figure out. It takes about an hour to an hour 1/2 to assemble. Once assembled it’s a blast. It’s a little on the short size, but I was aware of this when I purchased. I’m 6’3 so still trying to figure out the most comfortable way to play.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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