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Game night just got a lot more fun. Retro gaming company Arcade1Up lets you bring the arcade to your home with replicas of classic video games from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s — with titles like, “The Simpson,” “X-Men,” “Street Fighter II” and more.
These arcade game cabinets also feature modern touches, such as 17-inch LCD screens, full-color graphics and Wi-Fi leaderboards for immersive and competitive gaming experiences. Machines are available at Walmart and Amazon, while titles like “NBA Jam Deluxe” is ready for pre-order with release on Thursday, Aug. 8.
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And since these cabinets are from Walmart, you’ll get these Arcade1Up machines shipped to your home for free with speedy and convenient delivery — thanks to Walmart+.
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Meanwhile, Arcade1Up has frequently added onto its series of vintage arcade machine cabinets throughout the past year, including “The Simpsons” machine which transports players into the world of Springfield. Before that, the company came out with a four-player “X-Men” cabinet, as well as “Pong” and the 35th anniversary edition of “Street Fighter II” machines.
Whether you’re a retro gamer or a casual fan, here are the best Arcade1Up cabinets, below:
Arcade1Up The Simpsons
Players can envision themselves as Homer, Bart, Marge and Lisa in this four-player “Simpsons” game, which features original retro imagery and will also include a bonus game to be announced later this month.
Arcade1Up NBA Jam Deluxe
Arcade1Up NBA Jam Deluxe has replica artwork that makes the machine look and feel as authentic to the original from the ’90s. Originally released in 1993, “NBA Jam” from Midway was an arcade sensation with 27 teams and superstar duos for each.
Arcade1Up The Fast and Furious Deluxe
The “Fast & Furious” arcade cabinet features two games inspired by the Universal Pictures saga: “The Fast & Furious” and “The Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift,” which allow players to step behind the steering wheel to partake in high-speed car chases and action-packed races pulled straight out of the blockbuster films.
Arcade1Up X-Men
With characters designed straight from the iconic “Pryde of the X-Men” animated pilot, this four-player arcade game is inspired from the original machine that came out in 1992 but includes updated features such as high-res imagery, built-in Wi-Fi and gorgeous cabinet artwork on the exterior and included stool. Plus, the set comes with other Marvel classics, such as “Captain America” and “Avengers.”
Arcade1Up also has “Marvel vs. Capcom 2” available for $499.99 at Walmart.
Arcade1Up Street Fighter II
This cabinet also includes built-in Wi-Fi and is packed with 14 games, including the entire “Street Fighter” series such as Champion Edition, Hyper Fighting and Turbo. Switch up to any game with easy-to-use navigation. Plus, the bright blue cabinet is decorated with authentic “Street Fighter” imagery on the exterior, a matching riser and stool, in addition to a light-up marquee.
Arcade1Up Pong
This compact pong table might be the safest addition to your game room, promising hours of entertainment for any type of guest. The machine works exactly as the name suggests, with players standing around the circular design to compete in various retro games such as “Pong,” “Tempest,” “Warlords” and “Super Breakout.”