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. Maximum width
Make maximum width part of the project checklist. A few minutes of measurement and testing here can prevent the most common outcome in home arcades: a machine that technically works but never quite fits the room or the games you wanted.
2. Depth rotation
Work through depth rotation with the real cabinet, controls and room in mind. Confirm the physical fit and support requirements before buying accessories or committing to a layout that becomes expensive to undo.
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Work through height with the real cabinet, controls and room in mind. Confirm the physical fit and support requirements before buying accessories or committing to a layout that becomes expensive to undo.
4. Topper removal
Work through topper removal with the real cabinet, controls and room in mind. Confirm the physical fit and support requirements before buying accessories or committing to a layout that becomes expensive to undo.
5. Hallway turns
Work through hallway turns with the real cabinet, controls and room in mind. Confirm the physical fit and support requirements before buying accessories or committing to a layout that becomes expensive to undo.
6. Elevator limits
Measure the delivery route with the machine in its shipping or assembled configuration, not just the cabinet body. Record door width, tight turns, steps, elevator openings and the final approach so the machine does not arrive before you discover the impossible corner.
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