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Level Up Your Venue: Reasons to Add a Classic Arcade Machine to any Venue
Level Up Your Venue: Reasons to Add a Classic Arcade Machine to any Venue
Hey there, venue owners! Looking to add a splash of fun and a dash of nostalgia to your place? Let’s talk about why you should consider an arcade machine. Trust... Read more...
How much space do I need for a home arcade machine?
How much space do I need for a home arcade machine?
Lots of our customer use their arcade machine as a crowning glory to a project they've been working on, like home bar, a man cave or maybe a garden room.... Read more...
The cost of home arcade machines
The Cost of Home Arcade Machines: Is It Worth It?
The Cost of Home Arcade Machines: Is It Worth It? Are you ready to take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with the iconic blips, bleeps, and pixelated graphics of... Read more...
Maintenance Tips for Your Home Arcade Machine
Maintenance Tips for Your Home Arcade Machine
Do you have an awesome arcade machine at home that brings back nostalgic memories and keeps the good times rolling? Whether you own a cocktail table arcade machine, an upright... Read more...
How to Set Up Your Home Arcade Machine
How to Set Up Your Home Arcade Machine
Building your own home arcade machine might seem like a daunting task, but it's easier than you think. There are lots of step by step tutorials available via Youtube and... Read more...
Arcade Game Instructions for Arcade Depot built machines
All of our arcade machines are shipped with a physical set of instructions, warranty certificate and board instructions. But these can always get misplaced, so we thought it would be helpful to add the instructions to our website that can be accessed when ever you need them. They can be found here: https://thedepot.uk/pages/arcade-machine-instructions All you need to do is select the type of machine that you have from the options. If there is a question missing that you need answering then just get in touch and we will add it for... Read more...
Are Arcade1up machines worth it?
Since it’s launch in 2018 Arcade1up has launched a wide range of mini cabinets for retro gaming fans. With very popular games like Mortal Kombat, Pac Man, Street Fighter and many more. It’s been reported that over 1 million units have been sold to date.  So going by the number of units sold you would think that they are a great buy. The success of the ¾ upright cabinets has also made way for other style machines such as shooter classics Big Buck Hunter and Terminator 2 along with other... Read more...
Are arcade machines still being made?
You're probably wondering if the arcade games that you remember spending your hard earned pocket money playing in your youth are still being made? The short answer is YES! But there is a more in depth look at this question, as there are so many avenues that are now available: Traditional arcades Who remembers going to a family holiday, maybe to a caravan park, camp site or popular coastal towns? Or maybe even paying a visit to the travelling fair ground when it was nearby? For me it was always a family... Read more...
How to maintain your home arcade machine
You've taken the plunge and decided to treat yourself or a loved one to an amazing retro arcade machine. Keeping the shine is really important, especially when a brand-new arcade machine isn’t cheap to buy! All our machines are built using toughened safety glass, which means that they are extremely simple to keep clean. They also keep dust and grime away from the important components within the machine, especially the monitor. Cleaning arcade machine glass Lets start by cleaning the glass. This could be a glass top on a cocktail... Read more...
5 steps to your perfect arcade machine – an arcade machine buyers guide
5 steps to your perfect arcade machine – an arcade machine buyers guide
Buying an arcade machine can be a large investment to make, and the crowning glory to any man cave or bar project. After months of planning and many more months... Read more...
What's best, a cocktail or coffee table arcade machine?
What's best, a cocktail or coffee table arcade machine?
At Arcade Depot, we've developed a selection of cabinet styles to enjoy your favourite retro arcade classics. One of the questions that we are commonly asked is the difference between... Read more...