Home arcade guides
Room-first guidance for buyers, collectors, families and restoration owners.
How to Build a Home Arcade
A room-first workflow covering space, electrical planning, machine mix, delivery and growth.
Home arcade guideHow to Choose an Arcade Cabinet
Match cabinet size, controls, games, support and maintenance to the household.
Home arcade guideBest Home Arcade Machine Types for Beginners
Cabinet traits that reduce setup, repair and support headaches.
Home arcade guideArcade1Up vs AtGames Legends
A decision framework for licensed title-focused cabinets versus connected multi-game platforms.
Home arcade guideOriginal vs Reproduction Arcade Cabinets
Hardware, artwork, controls, CRTs, conversions and collector value.
Home arcade guideMulticade Buying Guide
Evaluate game licensing, controls, software, cabinet quality and service access.
Home arcade guidePinball Machine Buying Guide
Title, edition, playfield, boards, displays, cabinet and service history.
Home arcade guideVirtual Pinball Buying Guide
Display layout, feedback, controls, PC hardware and software support.
Home arcade guideRacing Simulator Buying Guide
Seat, wheelbase, pedals, display, platform and room layout.
Home arcade guideLight-Gun Arcade Guide
Display compatibility, sensors, cameras, calibration and room lighting.
Home arcade guideCocktail Arcade Buying Guide
Table dimensions, seating, ventilation, screen orientation and controls.
Home arcade guideHow to Buy Used Arcade Machines
Evidence, cold-start testing, route planning, parts and payment protection.
Home arcade guideArcade Cabinet Condition Checklist
Cabinet, monitor, controls, board, sound, wiring and coin-door inspection.
Home arcade guideArcade Monitor Guide
CRT, LCD and display-replacement considerations for original and converted cabinets.
Home arcade guideArcade Controls and Parts Guide
Joysticks, buttons, trackballs, spinners, pedals and specialized controls.
Home arcade guideArcade Joystick Guide
Four-way, eight-way, analog and specialized joystick selection.
Home arcade guideArcade Button Guide
Button diameter, switch feel, wiring, illumination and panel fit.
Home arcade guideTrackballs and Spinners
Specialized controls, mounting, interfaces and game support.
Home arcade guideArcade PCB and Game Board Guide
Identification, edge connectors, battery risks, storage and testing boundaries.
Home arcade guideArcade Power Supplies and Wiring
Nameplates, switching supplies, grounds, harnesses and qualified electrical work.
Home arcade guideElectrical Planning for a Home Arcade
Nameplate loads, circuit capacity, startup current, lighting and electrician review.
Home arcade guideSurge Protection and Power Management
Power strips, surge protectors, UPS units and safe shutdown planning.
Home arcade guideBest Flooring for Home Arcades
Load, casters, vibration, spills, sound and maintenance.
Home arcade guideHome Arcade Lighting Guide
Ambient light, glare, marquees, LEDs and service illumination.
Home arcade guideHome Arcade Noise and Sound Control
Speakers, cabinet vibration, flooring, doors and room treatment.
Home arcade guideBest Arcade Stools and Seating
Height, foot support, clearance, floor protection and storage.
Home arcade guideHow to Ship an Arcade Cabinet
Crating, monitor protection, loose-part control, pallets and arrival inspection.
Home arcade guideHow to Move Arcade Machines Locally
Doorways, stairs, dollies, glass, controls and vehicle restraint.
Home arcade guideDoorway and Route Planning for Arcade Machines
Cabinet orientation, narrow openings, turns, stairs and elevators.
Home arcade guideHome Arcade Room Layout
Player clearance, sightlines, service access, seating and expansion.
Home arcade guideVentilation and Cooling for Home Arcades
Cabinet airflow, room heat, filters, fans and safe clearances.
Home arcade guideArcade Cable Management
Power, network, speaker and peripheral cables without trip or service hazards.
Home arcade guideHow to Inventory an Arcade Collection
Machine IDs, serials, games, parts, photos, receipts and maintenance logs.
Home arcade guideWhat to Do With Inherited Arcade Machines
Document, stabilize, research and move a collection before selling or powering it.
Home arcade guideHow to Sell an Arcade Machine
Accurate identification, testing, disclosure, pricing and freight planning.
Home arcade guideArcade Restoration Basics
Conservative cabinet, controls, monitor, board and wiring boundaries.
Home arcade guideArcade Cabinet Art and Cosmetic Restoration
Side art, marquees, control panels, paint and reproduction disclosure.
Home arcade guideNetworking a Home Arcade
Ethernet, Wi-Fi, updates, leaderboards, accounts and privacy.
Home arcade guideBuilding a Family-Friendly Home Arcade
Game ratings, height, seating, tip resistance, loose parts and parental controls.
Home arcade guideHome Arcade Ideas for Small Spaces
Countercades, cocktail tables, wall units, foldable rigs and rotating collections.