Customers are delighted by the Killer Instinct Arcade cabinet's gameplay, praising the game selection and smooth controls. Many appreciate the cabinet's price and the near-flawless emulation of the classic arcade games. However, some customers expressed concerns regarding the sound quality, noting issues such as popping noises and a lack of bass.
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Pros mentioned:
Controls
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Killer Cab!
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great addition the the home arcade! Killer Instinct delivers on the looks, the game play and the controls! This is such an upgrade from the previous generation of cabs (MK Legacy).
Pros:
Monitor has great viewing angels
Cabinet shape is improved (more arcade-like)
Controls feel good
No more sticker coinn doors
KI I & 2 play great- no glitches
Cons:
Bat tops are wrong color
Side panels are two-piece
Limited number of games
Overall a great cab if you can live with the small number of cons.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Arcade. Planning to purchase 2 more
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great Arcade. Planning to purchase 2 more in right price. Assembly takes forever. Some part labeled wrong but figured out.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
High price for low quality
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Pros:
Nice side art and decals.
Controls are alright.
Game play is fine.
Cons:
Sound is awful and has popping issues.
Headphone jack sound is even worse than speaker sound! No bass or depth of any kind.
Quality of monitor seems a lot worse than my Midway Classics cab.
Internals feel like they are made from cheap parts and not shielded so if using custom speakers and amp, you will get a lot of feedback.
Marquee is washed out.
Has only 3 games! ( 2 console versions of the same game doesn't count)
As a side note, the only thing I was pleasantly surprised about was Arcade 1up's customer service. I had a damaged front kick plate and bad PCB and they were very swift in sending replacements. This is the only reason this gets 2 stars instead of 1.
If you're like me and love Killer Instinct, you're better off finding a way to build your own custom cab.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great cabinet a must have for fighting game fans
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I absolutely love the cabinet and Killer Instinct was always my favorite arcade game. The LED lights on the controls is a nice addition. By far the highlight of my collection. The only reason I gave this 4 stars is due to the speakers making a popping noise when it powers down. It’s a known issue that seems to come and go for me.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great home version of KI
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
As with the majority of Arcade1up's home arcades, the emulation and presentation is very good. However, there are a few setbacks to consider when determining if it's right for you. The marquee is fairly washed out and the black tones don't necessarily pop. This can be fixed with aftermarket replacements if it's a big enough issue for you. Also, some have reported issues with the speakers/sound. Some cabs have been known to have a speaker pop or hum when not actively used. My cab doesn't appear to have this issue, but your mileage may vary. Some also have reported that the volume is too low which i also have not experienced. This too can be adjusted through simple modification. Given that I primarily bought this cab for the Battletoads arcade game and was able to get it on a Best Buy flash sale, I'm more than happy with my purchase. The screen is crisp, the art looks great, and the online features are fantastic.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
KI review
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great Cab once you learn the moves. Solid build and had no issues
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Don’t pay regular price if you’re interested
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I own 5 Arcade1up machines, this one had the worst build quality. For starters, it had a bad PCB, so it would trip the power to the speakers when turned off. The sound itself is horrible, you have to put it on max volume to seem somewhat normal. I ended up doing a mod with a Logitech sub connected to the stock speakers. The speakers after that were much louder which then leads me to believe the sound chip has a defect as well. And last, the bezel KI logo is not straight. The light up marque brightness is a little off too. The controls are fine and thankfully the game emulation is perfect.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Ultraaaaa Combooo!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
One of the best Arcade1up cabinets to date! The form factor and quality looks great. This cabinet comes with both Killer Instinct Arcade games all in one cabinet with online play! Ultra Combo!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Killer instict Arcade 1 Up
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very good product as advertised.. Would recommend to anyone looking to get a game machine.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gameplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Killer instinct arcade 1up
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great arcade, the shipping was fast, best buy always bringing the best products
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So Awesome
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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.
The best arcade 1up arcade i have purchased and great for the price.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Arcade1up
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Fast and no issues. Game runs great and online is main reason to buy it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gameplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this cab!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love this cab! Nice addition to my Arcade 1 Up collection.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Coin door
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Arcade1up Killer Instinct
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great game
Cabinet graphics are awesome
Love the coin door
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Been waiting years for this cabinet
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
And it did not disappoint. Yeah, the price tag is high ($700 for 3 games) but I caught it at $500. Still probably a little pricey for 3 games, but I love these games so it’s a hit I was willing to take. It is WiFi compatible, so you can play other people online. With USB and Micro SD, I’m guessing there’s probably a way to add more games that I haven’t figured out. Great purchase for the man cave retro room.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gameplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pleased with purchase.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy assembly and worked as advertised. Excellent addition to the game room.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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.
Arcade 1up games are the best. Great deal with stool included.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gameplay
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fun game
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
If you like killer instinct classic then you will like this game
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great arcade
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
A hard to get arcade game at a good price. Totally worth it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
arcade
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
awesome price match 399.99 great deal love the game