A good home arcade is a room system, not a pile of cabinets. Space, electrical service, delivery routes, heat, seating, support and household preferences determine whether a machine remains enjoyable after the novelty wears off.
1. Machine weight
Machine weight should be evaluated against the exact machine, room, game library, support ecosystem and intended users. Record measurements and nameplate information, distinguish seller claims from demonstrated operation and budget service access before filling the room.
2. Level surface
Level surface should be evaluated against the exact machine, room, game library, support ecosystem and intended users. Record measurements and nameplate information, distinguish seller claims from demonstrated operation and budget service access before filling the room.
3. Caster movement
Caster movement should be evaluated against the exact machine, room, game library, support ecosystem and intended users. Record measurements and nameplate information, distinguish seller claims from demonstrated operation and budget service access before filling the room.
4. Vibration
Vibration should be evaluated against the exact machine, room, game library, support ecosystem and intended users. Record measurements and nameplate information, distinguish seller claims from demonstrated operation and budget service access before filling the room.
5. Moisture
Moisture should be evaluated against the exact machine, room, game library, support ecosystem and intended users. Record measurements and nameplate information, distinguish seller claims from demonstrated operation and budget service access before filling the room.
6. Cleaning
Cleaning should be evaluated against the exact machine, room, game library, support ecosystem and intended users. Record measurements and nameplate information, distinguish seller claims from demonstrated operation and budget service access before filling the room.
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