Ahh
Timezone, aka the Aussie version of the videogame arcade - the place to play Street Fighter II, Final Fight, Outrun, and the classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arcade game. Or, classics for-even-back-then like Pac-Man and Galaga. Partnering with a local distributor, retro cabinet company
Arcade1Up is finally bringing its classic gaming to Australia.
It's worth noting that these aren't actual arcade cabinets that you'd find back in the day. For one they present emulated arcade titles on 17" LCD displays inside easy-to-assemble cabinets with arcade-style joysticks.
That said what you get is basically brand-new - and a bit of show-piece. Something that does a lot more than say a pot-plant or an armoire. Who wouldn't want a vibrant cabinet pre-loaded with '90s Capcom fighting games Marvel Super Heroes, X-Men Children of the Atom, and Punisher sitting there. Or some table-top Galaga.
Here's a breakdown of what's coming.
Marvel Arcade Machine
Games: Marvel Super Heroes, X-Men Children of the Atom, Punisher
Enter the world of Marvel with Arcade1Up’s Capcom’s Marvel Super Heroes Home Arcade Game, and collect the Infinity Gems! Battle your way through some of the most iconic Marvel characters of all time and defeat Thanos to save the universe! Players can battle as their favorite Marvel heroes and villains including, Iron Man, Captain America, Spider-Man and Magneto.
Classic upright "Cabinet" design. 17" full-color LCD display, full-size joystick and buttons, and built-in speaker.
Price: $999 AUD
Availability: Late December
Pac-Man 40th Edition 6-in-1
Games: Pac-Man, Pac-Man PLus, Pac N Pal, Pac Mania, Super Pac-Man, Pac Land, Galaga
Relive the glory days of arcades with this Arcade1Up Pacman 40th anniversary special edition arcade . A licensed Pacman cabinet riser lets you place this classic game anywhere in your home for hours of nostalgic fun. The game that defined an era of entertainment, this Arcade1Up Pacman 40th anniversary special edition arcade is enhanced with a light-up marquee.
Classic upright "Cabinet" design. 17" full-color LCD display, full-size joystick and buttons, and built-in speaker.
Price: $999 AUD
Availability: Late October
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (4 Players)
Games: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (1989), Turtles in Time (1991)
Cowabunga! Team up with the epic half-shell heroes in Konami’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Home Arcade Game from Arcade1Up! Fight your way through the Foot Clan, save April from Bebop and Rocksteady and defeat the all-time big baddie, Shredder! Play on your own or with up-to four friends as Arcade1Up has brought back the iconic 4 player game control deck.
Classic upright "Cabinet" design. 17" full-color LCD display, full-size joystick and buttons, and built-in speaker.
Price: $999 AUD
Availability: Late October
Pac-Man Head to Head - Black Series
Games: Pac-Man, Pac-Man Plus, Pac N Pal, Pac Mania, Super Pac-Man, Pac Land, Galaga, Dig Dug
Experience Pac-Man as you would have in an arcade with Arcade1Up's Head to Head Gaming Table featuring original gameplay with real feel controls. This head-to-head style cabinet is the perfect piece to finish your family or gaming room.
Price: $1199 AUD
Availability: Late November
A more affordable wall-mountable 8-in-1 NAMCO Pac-man Party-Cade will also be available for $499, and a Frogger Counter-Cade for $299. Arcade1Up games are being distributed in Australia by Powermove Distribution and will be available from the following retailers: Kogan.com, Gamesmen.com.au, Catch.com.au, Harvey Norman, TVSN, Openshop, Costco / Costco.com.au, Arcadegamer.com.au.
Posted 11:42pm 19/10/20
I would prefer a single machine with a heap of games loaded on it like the mini consoles that have been coming out, especially at that price. But at least you get a few relevant games with these instead of just the one.