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Why go to the arcade when you can bring the arcade home to you?
Arcade1Up is a video game manufacturer that recreates classic arcade games at a small scale, but with a modern twist. Instead of old CRT displays from the ’90s, Arcade1Up uses modern LCD displays for a sharper and crisper picture quality with smoother motion.
Right now, you can save on in-home arcade machines booted up with games from your childhood — including, Mortal Kombat II, NBA Jam Deluxe and Ms. Pac-Man and much more — on sites like Walmart and Amazon. The best part? Systems from Amazon will ship to you before Christmas, just in time to surprise your loved ones with gaming gifts.
And since you can shop Arcade1Up at Walmart, you’ll get cabinets shipped to you for free if you’re a Walmart+ member. Otherwise, your cart has to be more than $35 to get free shipping. If you’re not a member, then you’re in luck: You can sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of everything the retailer’s rewards program has to offer with perks such as free, fast delivery; fuel discounts’ streaming access to Paramount+ to watch hit originals; additional savings with early access deals and much more.
In addition, Walmart+ comes with access to SiriusXM for all sorts of talk radio and music — including popular channels like “The Coffee House” for stripped-down songs from Noah Kahan, Kacey Musgraves, The Lumineers, Phoebe Bridgers and others. Learn more about what Walmart+ can offer you here.
Scroll down and shop the best Arcade1Up deals:
Arcade1Up Class of ‘81 Ms. PAC-Man/Galaga Countercade
A counter arcade with three retro games included.
This Arcade1Up Class of ‘81 is a countercade, small enough to fit atop your counter. Right now, the mini machine is just $129.99, 13% off the OG price, and is booted up with classic titles like Ms. PAC-Man, Galaga and Dig Dug. If you’re not willing to shell out on a bigger arcade machine or just don’t have the space, this is a sort of middle ground that we can get behind.
Arcade1Up PAC-MAN Deluxe Arcade Machine
An in-home arcade machine with PAC-MAN Delux.
This PAC-MAN Deluxe machine is 10% off right now on Amazon and comes with a whopping 14 retro games that’ll instantly ignite nostalgia, including Dig Dug, Galaga, Galaxian, Rompers, PAC-Mania and Mappy, among others. The machine stands at five feet with a 17-inch LCD screen, displaying some of gaming’s most iconic titles in crisp, clear color. This is our pick if you want more out of your arcade gaming experience.
ARCADE1UP NBA Jam Deluxe 2-Player Control Panel Arcade Machine
An in-home arcade game of NBA Jam Deluxe.
Play intense games of basketball without ever having to step onto the court with this NBA Jam Deluxe arcade machine, currently marked down 10% off on Amazon. It’s also booted up with other NBA titles like NBA Jam Tournament and NBA Hang Time. Unlike some of the models featured on this list, this arcade machine is meant for multiplayer gaming, allowing you to face-off with your loved ones in a quick game or a round after round matchup for hours upon hours of fun. This machine is tall and slim, fitting snugly between shelving or bookcases in tight spaces, so you won’t be sacrificing needed room for fun.
Arcade1Up Galaga Deluxe Arcade Game Machine
A free standing arcade machine for Galaga Deluxe.
Galaga is one of those games that you’ve just got to play in your life. It’s borderline addicting, blowing up alien vessels, dodging projectiles at every turn. The game basically established the fixed shooter genre with the ability to change your ship into a “dual fighter.” You can experience the retro game, along with Galaxian, in the comfort of your very own home with this Galaga Deluxe machine, currently marked down 10% off at Walmart.
Arcade1Up Mortal Kombat II Deluxe Arcade Game
A standing arcade game for Mortal Kombat II Deluxe.
Mortal Kombat II is one of the greatest fighting games of all-time thanks to its smooth gameplay, wide range of characters and epic finishing moves. The Arcade1Up Mortal Kombat II Deluxe, which goes for $474.99 (reg. $499.99), is an exact replica of the classic fighting game’s arcade cabinet with a few extra goodies built-in — namely the inclusion of the entire Mortal Kombat Trilogy. It also has other games included, such as Rampage, Joust, Gauntlet and more.
Not your average board game. On sale for $469.99 (reg. $499.99) at Walmart, Arcade1Up Infinity Gaming Display features more than 50 digitized games, including Monopoly, Yahtzee, Trivial Pursuit, Clue, Scrabble, Operation, Candyland and much more.
All Arcade1Up cabinets feature replica artwork, joysticks, buttons and designs, while games and music are emulated with true-gameplay. Shop additional Arcade1Up cabinets below:
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