Customers find value in the game selection and ease of assembly of the Ms. Pacman Arcade with 4 Games. Many appreciate the classic gameplay experience and the light-up marquee, which adds to the nostalgic appeal. However, some customers have noted that the volume could be improved, and the joystick responsiveness may need adjustment. Overall, the positive feedback on the game selection and ease of use outweighs the concerns about the volume and joystick.
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Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great buy!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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I bought this for my husband for Xmas. He loves Ms pac man. I’ve been looking for this for a while. I ended up giving it to him early bc I couldn’t hide from him. He loves it. So do my sons. Every night after dinner they all play it and try to beat the high score. My grandchildren love it too. It’s great for these times when no one is safe going out to hang out due to COVID-19. The price was worth it. It’s a nice size not too big. Now I want to get PAC man for me. Lol
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love Ms Pac Man
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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.
I got my Ms Pac Man in 3 days early so far I love this cabnet here one of my best choices and now i have 5 arcade 1up's in my place I member playing this growing up back in the days always been a fun game here
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Assembly
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Ms PacMan Arcade
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Have wanted this for years, and so happy I finally purchased. Great machine! Assembly takes a little while, but not bad at all. Definitely recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Joystick
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best Version Of Arcade1ups Ms Pacman Byfar!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent cabinet! plays exactly how i remember it the joystick is a bit junky but other then that i have no complaints the marquee lights up speakers are good riser is a bonus 10/10 would buy it again
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Chomp! Chomp!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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It’s a hit at our home. Brings back the memories from early 84-85. Today’s youngins don’t know anything about Ms PacMan. Perfect size too.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Game selection
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Mrs Pac-Man cabinet
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Plays like the goodies days.reminds me when I used to go to the arcades and have fun.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Childhood Favorite
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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Excellent game from my childhood! Performance/ graphics are great, the volume is adjustable, no complaints on sound. Would definitely recommend if you love playing Ms. PAC-man!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
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This is my second 1up arcade. Ive built a retro dining room and this gpes great in it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Coolest
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Looks and plays the same It was also easy to put together and is well-built
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
MS PAC MAN
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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I was super excited to see an arcade version of Ms. Pac-Man for a reasonable price. When the item arrived the box was badly damaged on all sides, I didn't think the game would work. So far, I've been enjoying Ms. Pac-Man, the main reason I purchased this arcade. The controller feels a little too loose, but there's no way to tighten it. My son & grandson enjoy playing Dig Dug. I wish the 3 other games were different, but I'm happy I finally have Ms Pacman after 30+ years.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Game selection
Cons mentioned:
Joystick
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
MS. PAC-MAN beautifully done! Get this version!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Wow, I can tell you that this Ms. Pac-Man cabinet is just beautifully done all around. I ordered mine here on BestBuy, so it is their version that includes the light up marquee and the 4 games including DIG DUG, GALAXIAN, SUPER PAC-MAN, MS. PAC-MAN.
When I picked it up in person, I looked for any noticeable damage to the box itself. I saw none. So, to me, that is an indication the inside contents are not going to be messed up badly for the most part. As I unboxed it, it was just that, well packed and everything was pristine and new. Not one single dent, scratch or missing pieces.
This one came with the custom riser as well, so it took a bit longer to assemble all of it together, for me about 2 1/2 hours total.
The cabinet, the light up marquee, the custom riser with all the graphics from the original 1982 arcade machine really make this arcade 1up cabinet one of the best there is.
The game does save your scores! I love that. Easy to read instructions. Button function is great, but I can see an upgrade for me on the spring around the joystick. It's a bit clicky, but that may be because of it being new.
All the games on this one are exceptionally done.
I have not had DIG DUG in a cabinet version before, so this is fabulous. The unit does have a deck protector as well, as many of the new units now being made by Arcade1up do.
GET BEST BUY's version! It comes with the custom riser, and the games are different than the Wal-Mart version. The WM version does NOT have the custom riser, either.
Quality looks to be beautifully done as well as the overall electronics of it.
Get THIS one!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Game selection
Cons mentioned:
Volume
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Ms. Pacman is finally here!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This arcade cab is great! I have the Star Wars and Marvel Super Heroes from Arcade1up already and this one is a great addition. The panel graphics represent the original cabinet colors and art and the light-up marquee really pops. The game selection is great. I don't really care for Super Pacman but getting Dig Dug is worth it. One note : the volume seems to be too low compared to my other cabs. This has been mentioned by other reviewers online. Arcade1up is supposed to be working on a fix. Overall a great cabinet!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Outstanding replica!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I haven't played the original Ms. Pacman in years but I've watched it on youtube and this one looks and sounds exactly like it. The screen quality is very good. But the sound is poor. This particular game deserves better sound. I suped it up with a 24 watt amp and a set of three way speakers in place of the game speakers. The cabinet is bright and beautiful. The controls are solid. Keeps high score but you have to make sure you reset the game to save it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Marquee
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My Favorite Arcade Game from the 80's!
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This is by far the best of the Arcade 1Up game cabinets I have purchased so far. It is the first in my collection to have a light-up marquee. The only complaint is that it did not appear to be available without the riser, which is something I neither want nor need, as I prefer to sit on a stool to play these games rather than stand like we all did in the arcade rooms of the old days.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Volume
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Arcade1up's most prototypically accurate cabinet!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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This is the one we have all been waiting for from Arcade1up, the iconic 1981 Ms. Pac-Man cabinet. Please note that this review is from a purely aesthetic standpoint. I buy these things to "mod" them internally, therefore I cannot speak to the gameplay of the stock titles. From what I have seen, they play just as the originals do, with exception of on-screen copyright information updated to reflect current ownership. I will share that I have read and heard of issues with the volume control and certain games not saving high scores. Some have reported this as user error; others say it is poor quality control. Arcade1up, however, has begun a software update page on their website that will ideally be used to correct such deficiencies.
On the outside, the cabinet is stunning. You have all the classic blue, pink, and yellow graphics rendered in precise detail. They FINALLY made the riser with true-to-life graphics on the front and sides. The monitor bezel is spot on and flows naturally with the control panel graphic. The power and volume switches, the joystick, and the buttons are what we have all come to expect from Arcade1up. I will leave that statement open-ended for discussion.
The cabinet shares an identical (and therefore very prototypical) profile with the Pac-Man 40th Anniversary version. It has the same bright and crisp recessed monitor whose display does not wash out when you view it from an angle. The speakers are again housed under/behind the lighted marquee. All of this also means however that assembly is slightly more difficult; as the two lower panels below the controls no longer just "slide in" when the cabinet's frame structure is complete. Having built a Pac-Man 40th Anniversary cabinet, I expected this and had little trouble this time around.
I deducted one star from my review for the following - some will say "nitpicky" - details: 1) The lower front panel... why, oh why, do they insist on continuing to make this display the logos of the stock games on a black background? They finally have an accurate graphic on the riser, why did they not complete the design on this panel? 2) The "START GAME" buttons are on the left side of the control panel. The 1981 prototype had them on the right. Ironically the yellow "fire" button is not used on the flagship game but rather on the other three "add-ons". That leads me to 3) Why only 4 games? Pac-Man 40th Anniversary has seven, and comparably priced "cocktail table" models have as many as ten.
Overall, Arcade1up has done an admirable job of recreating in 3/4 scale one of the most - if not THE most - iconic and recognizable classic arcade cabinets ever. I recommend this whether you are going to play it right out of the box or modify it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great fun and a good size for the home
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Being one of the newest Arcade1up machines it has the lit up marquee, riser. and a clear plastic deck protector lacking from earlier releases. My wife and I are really enjoying it. I was concerned it would feel small while playing but it really doesn't. Great fun and a good size for the home
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Assembly, Marquee
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lots of fun for a great price!
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Got this for my mom and she LOVES it! She has spent hours playing it and shows it off to all her friends and the rest of the family. Everyone tries to beat each others high score. It was easy to assemble and the light up marquee makes her feel like she's back in her youth in the arcades.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Volume
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Old School Feels
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I had the pleasure of snagging this retro arcade as a gift for my mom and I am not disappointed. I was dreading set up but after watching a YouTube video I gained the confidence to set it up. Overall my first set up only took 2 hours from start to finish. The instructions are very basic and simple to understand. Make sure you only use a screwdriver per instructions No drill! You have everything you need in the both including a anti tip bracket. Everything is labeled just make sure you follow set up per instructions. Once it was finished being built it came on with 0 problems. The only criticism I would give is the volume its not that loud. Overall this has been an excellent early Christmas gift for my mom who grew up in arcades and Ms. Pacman is her favorite. Also the lit marquee is great as well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Assembly
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Classic gaming in a tiny box
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I got the Street Fighter cabinet last year and am still loving it. So when this cabinet was announced, my wife got really excited for it. We ordered it the first day it was available and have not been disappointed. Assembly was relatively straightforward for the two of us working together. The game controls are very straightforward and true to the original arcade games. We mostly play Ms. Pac-Man and Galaxian. Galaxian is not as fun as its successor Galaga but it's still fun to compete for the high score. Although we assembled the riser, we ultimately disassembled it and put it back in the box. The cabinet is more versatile without it and fits into our "game room" well. If you love any of the games that come on this system, you will love this addition to your home.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Game selection, Marquee
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Ms Paxman rocks
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is my favorite acrcade1up machine I own. The light up marquee is awesome as well as the game selections