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$269 + Free Shipping - Arcade1Up SIM-A-1086 The Simpsons Arcade - $269

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I would double check if this unit comes with lit marquee etc. because photos don't show them but it says it in the description.

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I would double check if this unit comes with lit marquee etc. because photos don't show them but it says it in the description.

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Dec 04, 2022 10:07 PM
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reactantDec 04, 2022 10:07 PM
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Got this cabinet. The marquee does light up, but it's not bright.
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Dec 04, 2022 10:07 PM
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xbnavarroDec 04, 2022 10:07 PM
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$199 please!
Dec 04, 2022 10:45 PM
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bob1054Dec 04, 2022 10:45 PM
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There's a pretty easy YouTube tutorial to add Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and also Turtles in Time to this arcade machine. pretty much the operating system is a android operating system. You load a program that loads on top of the operating system in which you can choose the arcade one up Simpson's mode or ninja Turtle's mode.

In hindsight, it's really easy however, some of the YouTube videos leave out some information that makes it a little harder. Just remember you need to download the tmnt arcade image
Dec 04, 2022 10:50 PM
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syxbitDec 04, 2022 10:50 PM
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Quote from bob1054 :
There's a pretty easy YouTube tutorial to add Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and also Turtles in Time to this arcade machine. pretty much the operating system is a android operating system. You load a program that loads on top of the operating system in which you can choose the arcade one up Simpson's mode or ninja Turtle's mode.

In hindsight, it's really easy however, some of the YouTube videos leave out some information that makes it a little harder. Just remember you need to download the tmnt arcade image
So this is just android with an LCD
Nothing like the real thing then
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Dec 04, 2022 10:51 PM
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MikeB312Dec 04, 2022 10:51 PM
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Quote from bob1054 :
There's a pretty easy YouTube tutorial to add Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and also Turtles in Time to this arcade machine. pretty much the operating system is a android operating system. You load a program that loads on top of the operating system in which you can choose the arcade one up Simpson's mode or ninja Turtle's mode.

In hindsight, it's really easy however, some of the YouTube videos leave out some information that makes it a little harder. Just remember you need to download the tmnt arcade image
You can basically softmod this arcade machine to play any ROM you want. You could theoretically mod to play 100s of arcade MAME games. Google.
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Dec 04, 2022 11:02 PM
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MikeB312Dec 04, 2022 11:02 PM
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Quote from syxbit :
So this is just android with an LCD
Nothing like the real thing then
I mean, it's a 3/4 scale arcade cabinet replica with joysticks and a game screen. Its better that it runs on Android, because you can mod it to play more games.
Dec 04, 2022 11:27 PM
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ryanphillipsDec 04, 2022 11:27 PM
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Quote from mikebeachnd :
I mean, it's a 3/4 scale arcade cabinet replica with joysticks and a game screen. Its better that it runs on Android, because you can mod it to play more games.
Can it play doom?

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Dec 04, 2022 11:27 PM
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cwescrabDec 04, 2022 11:27 PM
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Quote from syxbit :
So this is just android with an LCD
Nothing like the real thing then
You thought it was going to be a complete replica of an arcade cabinet machine that would cost a few grand for this price? it's about 75% as good, I would say that's an incredible deal.
Dec 04, 2022 11:33 PM
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syxbitDec 04, 2022 11:33 PM
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Quote from cwescrab :
You thought it was going to be a complete replica of an arcade cabinet machine that would cost a few grand for this price? it's about 75% as good, I would say that's an incredible deal.
I get it. But paying hundreds of dollars for an emulator?? No thanks
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Dec 04, 2022 11:33 PM
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tjatwoodDec 04, 2022 11:33 PM
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Wny would anyone ever want this out of curiosity? Ever heard of MAME?
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Dec 04, 2022 11:40 PM
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PhantasmXDec 04, 2022 11:40 PM
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Quote from tjatwood :
Wny would anyone ever want this out of curiosity? Ever heard of MAME?
Because not everyone is technical enough to hack this to add more games.

It's like asking why do people still take their cars to the shop to change brakes and spending a fortune when all you need to know about changing brakes is on YouTube.
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Dec 04, 2022 11:44 PM
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bob1054Dec 04, 2022 11:44 PM
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Quote from syxbit :
I get it. But paying hundreds of dollars for an emulator?? No thanks
I mean I also have a TMNT machine that I took the main board out to put a raspberry pi for like 6000+ games. That's an emulator.

I also have a cocktail legit machine…it's just an old school "emulator" or practically a board with just one game. I replaced the broken old tube screen (I know I'm not suppose to) with an lcd monitor but I know "real" arcades

So yes it's not up to the quality of an actual arcade but for the price and the SIMPSONS arcade which I grew up playing…pretty good.

Otherwise you'll have to find a used beat up one to refurbish and restore. Or build your own which I don't have the time or tools to do.
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I find it funny that they're practically liquidating these cabinets but there are always negative comments about these products. The price of the power tools, materials (particle board, decals, controls, acrylic, screen, 3D print coin panels, lights, riser, stool, tin poster etc.) raspberry pi, game, and pcb's etc. would be more than the price you would pay here for example. Not to mention the amount of time, research, and frustration. Not to mention these cabinets come delivered free when they weigh around 100lbs.
There's also the nostalgia factor of being able to play arguably the best replica today of a game you grew up pumping quarters into - the memories that it brings back and the feeling you get is worth the money - and for someone to criticize another for that is pretty sad imo.
Last edited by QueensGambit December 4, 2022 at 04:38 PM.
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Dec 05, 2022 12:03 AM
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rmplattDec 05, 2022 12:03 AM
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This exact seller had them on Walmart for 199 for a while. I'm waiting for them to discount again.

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Dec 05, 2022 12:26 AM
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cwescrabDec 05, 2022 12:26 AM
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Quote from tjatwood :
Wny would anyone ever want this out of curiosity? Ever heard of MAME?
Playing 4 player with a cool simpsons cabinet seems like a lot more fun than playing mame simpsons on a pc with 4 xbox controllers setting on a couch. This seems like it would be more fun and more nostalgia from playing the arcade version as a kid.

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