Arcade cabinets were the original competitive esports of their time, and if you’re looking for an even more intense approach to setting a new high score benchmark, you can check out this deal on Arcade1Up’s new Ms. Pac-Man Head-to-Head Arcade Table. This model moves the screen from a vertical to a horizontal position for two-player head-to-head action, and it’s loaded with 12 games. You can order it now for $600.
$600
Ms.Pac-Man headlines this arcade cabinet with its vintage-inspired design and controls, but you can also play other arcade games like Dig Dug, Galaxian, Mappy, Rolling Thunder, and Rompers on it. On a technical level, the table features glowing controls to recreate a retro aesthetic, durable joysticks and buttons, and a 17-inch LCD screen.
- Dig Dug
- Dig Dug 2
- Galaxian
- Galaga
- Galaga ‘88
- Mappy
- Ms.Pac-Man
- New Rally X
- Pacmania
- Rolling Thunder
- Rompers
- Tower of Druaga
Like other Arcade1Up cabinets, this new Ms. Pac-Man machine is built to be both stylish and durable. To help protect the screen, there’s a clear acrylic top installed on top of it, and it’s designed to be a space-saving collectible. The selection of games listed above is also a compilation of all-time classics, as in addition to the timeless appeal of Ms. Pac-Man and Pacmania, Dig Dug offers a charming descent into the depths of the planet, Tower of Druaga is still a beloved action-RPG focused on escaping mazes, and Galaga set a new standard for shoot-’em-ups when it was first released in 1981.
If you’d like to fill out your own home arcade, several Arcade1Up cabinets are also on sale right now. These are billed as “Classic Special Edition” cabinets that don’t include a riser. This drops their size down to four feet–but you can purchase a riser for just $59 to get it back to standing height–and helps to save space. Currently, Walmart is offering the Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, and Mortal Kombat 2 arcade cabinets for $334 each. All models come pre-loaded with extra games in addition to their marquee titles.
Each cabinet shares the same technical specs, as they’re equipped with a 15.6-inch IPS color monitor, dual speaker setups, and online connectivity for leaderboards and multiplayer in supported games. What also makes them attention-getters is that each cabinet is wrapped in artwork that’s designed to make them look like they were yanked straight out of an ’80s or ’90s arcade, and they have a durable selection of controls. You’ll also get an anti-tip-over strap and side panels to cover up screw holes. As a reminder, these cabinets do require some assembly, but the process is relatively easy to understand. Here’s a closer look at the games that each one comes with:
$334
Included games:
- Dig Dug
- Dig Dug 2
- Galaga
- Galaxian
- Galaga ’88
- King & Balloon
- Mappy
- Pac-Man
- Pac-Man Plus
- Pac-Mania
- Pac & Pal
- Super Pac-Man
- Rompers
$334
Included games:
- Dig Dug
- Dig Dug 2
- Galaxian
- Galaga
- Galaga ‘88
- Mappy
- Ms.Pac-Man
- New Rally X
- Pacmania
- Rolling Thunder
- Rompers
- Tower of Druaga
$334
Included games:
- Mortal Kombat
- Mortal Kombat 2
- Mortal Kombat 3
- Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
- Rampage
- Joust
- Wizard of Wor
- Gauntlet
- Rootbeer Tapper
- Defender
- Bubbles
- Paperboy
- Klax
You can also score a great deal on a sought-after Arcade1Up Countercade that has been discontinued. The Arcade1Up Class of ’81 Countercade is back in stock at Amazon, and this model is equipped with a 7-inch, vertically oriented LCD screen, full-size controls, and features artwork of Ms. Pac-Man and Galaga. Designed to be played on a flat surface like a desk or countertop, it’s a lightweight arcade machine that comes with Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, and Dig Dug installed on it. It’s powered via an included Micro-USB cable or four AA batteries (not included), so you won’t need to plug it into a nearby outlet if you don’t want to clutter your space with cables.
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