Customers express satisfaction with the NBA Jam SHAQ Edition arcade game's realistic and fun gameplay, enjoying its size and ease of assembly. Many appreciate the game's nostalgic appeal and positive comments highlight the enjoyable experience for both adults and children. The attractive design and surprisingly good graphics also receive praise.
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Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Love It!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Played this game constantly growing up and now I get to relive all those memories again while also playing it with my kids! Such a fun game and kids are already obsessed… definitely recommend if you grew up playing this game. Love the size of it… noticeably larger than the NFL Blitz and 30th anniversary Mortal Kombat arcades I already have.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
BOOM SHAKA LAKA
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great entertainment for the entire family. Nice size for the home arcade. The joysticks and buttons could use an upgrade along with the lcd screen as it is washed out if you are playing on the end.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
NBA Jams XL
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Nice size screen is bright and sound is loud and clear. Installation was a but time consuming id recommend having a second person assist you.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Kids love it! They play each other everyday. Helps get homework done.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Shaq size fun!
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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 cab! I had the original smaller version and I enjoyed that one as well. Great design and look! Only negative is that you will see some graphic pixilation, just like in the original arcade version. Great online play and great bonding experience with the kids.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A Wonderful piece to my Office
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
"OOOOOOHHHHH BOOMSHAKALAKA!" What a nostalgia piece. Everytime i walk in the room and hear it going off it just makes me happy on the inside. The only thing i wish was better were the graphics. I know the technology wasn't quite where it is today but it should be a way to enhance the smoothness, other than that i love it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great game at a great price!
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Brings me back to my childhood! Totally nostalgic! Great audio!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Awesome Cabinet in Abysmal Condition - No Support
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
BestBuy has always provided me with great customer service. But this is the worst condition item I've ever received by shipment by anyone. It was sold to me as an 'Excellent' condition item. There is no way this box received all this damage in shipment. It looks as if it fell for days down and escalator going up. Buyer beware.
I'm disappointed that Arcade1up did not stand by their product and their own instructions on the box, where it states if there are issues DO NOT return to store but contact them once opened. I had to open it to survey the condition of the parts inside, because I wasn't hauling that heavy item back to the store. Amazingly, the only thing damaged was the controller deck on the bottom - something punched through the box and damaged it. I contacted Arcade1up support in attempts to replace the controller deck - their response - Nope. Then I asked just for the damaged plastic piece on the bottom of the controller deck, NOPE, and they wouldn't supply me any parts. They told me to take it back to BestBuy. This product is close to 100lbs, which is why I had it delivered in the first place.
My local BestBuy do not carry this cabinet. The BestBuy team did try to assist, and I appreciate their support, but Arcade1up did not stand by their OWN directions slapped on the sparkling gold stickers on the package that says do not return to store once opened. Luckily, the cabinet works, but this is not the standard for excellence, nor should it be an acceptable consumer experience. Because of this, I had to 1 Star - even though the machine itself is a great one imo.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Game play, Graphics, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Arcade1up Shaq
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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.
Awesome cabinet
Great graphics
Nice big screen
Game play is so realistic
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Brings back memories
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Takes you back, very nostalgic, fun to play with friends. Also very simple to set up
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Game play
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nostalgic Excellence
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Shaq version is bigger than regular with a bit more elbow room for players. Game and sound are great. Only minor compliant is that some players are missing so a team will have the same player twice - one is gray and other is in color to tell apart on court. The duplicate has the missing players stats so it just looks different. For example, Reggie Miller is not on the Indiana pacers in NBA jam. Detlef shrempf is the player on there twice except he will have Reggie Miller's stats in one version.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Game play, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Add this game to your game room
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The game is exactly what I was hoping for! The shaq version is perfect height and it wasn't too difficult to assemble. Game play is great!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Assembly, Game play
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
NBA Jam
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Pretty simple to put together and get going. Game play is just like it was in the 90’s. Really fun and nostalgic great add to any gamd room.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Assembly, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love it. Easy to build. Doesn’t take up alot of space.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
NBA +
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The NBA Jam Shaq Edition Arcade1Up Cabinet is a must-have for any fan of classic arcade games. This recreation of the original arcade video game hits all the right notes and provides an unparalleled entertainment experience.
One of the standout features of this cabinet is the attention to detail that has gone into its design. From the artwork to the sound effects, everything has been carefully crafted to recreate the atmosphere of the original game. It's clear that a lot of love and attention has gone into this product.
The controls are responsive and easy to use, and the overall build quality of the cabinet is excellent. The addition of NBA HangTime is a plus, providing even more value to an already fantastic product.
What really sets this cabinet apart, however, is its entertainment value. It's the main machine that everyone wants to play when they come over. It's just so much fun and stands out above the rest of the games in my collection. Whether you're playing solo or with friends, the NBA Jam Shaq Edition Arcade1Up Cabinet provides hours of entertainment.
Overall, I would highly recommend this cabinet to anyone looking for an authentic arcade experience at home. The price tag may be a bit steep, but the entertainment value is absolutely fantastic. This is a great recreation of the original game, and it's a must-have for any fan of classic arcade games.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Assembly, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Man cave centerpiece
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Awesome game, quick assembly, perfect for a man cave.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1up Arcade
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Awesome game , great sound and graphics. Very easy to assemble
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Assembly
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic arcade cab
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Fantastic arcade cab! Comes with 3 NBA Jam games. Settings allow you to enable tournament mode and big head mode, which is fun. Took me about 1.5 hours to put together by myself. For some of the installation steps at the end, you may need a friend. Plays great, is a quality cab and tons of fun!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love my Best Buy my Best Buy make my dreams come t
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I like the height and the visual clear details more than one person can play on this it's it's fun and make you think and I love the great customer service I got and a shutout to the geek Squad installers I drove 14 miles to Madison store again thank you great service
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
He's Heating Up....
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This brings back a lot of nostalgia. I wanted to get it so my son could experience what it was like to play a game on a real arcade game instead of a console. All three games play just how I remember back in the day. Boomshakalaka!!!!!