{"id":3595,"date":"2020-06-18T20:12:42","date_gmt":"2020-06-18T20:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/?p=3595"},"modified":"2020-06-18T20:12:42","modified_gmt":"2020-06-18T20:12:42","slug":"the-top-5-arcade-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/the-top-5-arcade-games\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 5 Arcade Games"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Arcade1Up Street Fighter, Classic 3-in-1 Home Arcade, 4ft<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Arcade1Up-Street-Fighter-3-1\/dp\/B07Q47PJTF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Arcade1Up-Street-Fighter-3-1\/dp\/B07Q47PJTF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/510S1k5LPiL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Arcade1Up-Street-Fighter-3-1\/dp\/B07Q47PJTF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Arcade1Up for the win<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">Available in a variety of classic game titles, this four-foot-tall, 2-player machine from Arcade1Up is the perfect way to relive the glory days of arcade gaming. <\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Overall<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Arcade1Up-Street-Fighter-3-1\/dp\/B07Q47PJTF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>To those that just can&#8217;t live without the full arcade machine experience, we recommend getting something from Arcade1Up. This company offers a variety of different arcade titles hosted on sturdy, four-foot machines. The size of the cabinet is compact enough to fit in any entertainment room and large enough to emulate the real arcade experience. Better yet, the available titles are the best of the best. Choose between Asteroids, Pacman, Street Fighter II, Galaga, Final Fight, Joust, Rampage, Gauntlet, and more&#8230; or just get them all to start your own arcade. Each machine hosts a 17-inch screen, volume adjustments, colorful original artwork, and multiplayer controls. And for the serious arcade gamers out there, don&#8217;t worry: the buttons and joy sticks are sensitive and super clicky-clacky.<\/p>\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Multiplayer<\/li>\n<li>Original artwork<\/li>\n<li>Responsive controls<\/li>\n<li>Numerous different titles available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pretty pricey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Arcade 1Up Mortal Kombat At-Home Arcade System<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Arcade-Mortal-At-Home-Not-Machine-Specific\/dp\/B081D9YRHY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Arcade-Mortal-At-Home-Not-Machine-Specific\/dp\/B081D9YRHY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51qoWTjgjpL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Arcade-Mortal-At-Home-Not-Machine-Specific\/dp\/B081D9YRHY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The torso-tearing, spine-ripping classic<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">Sporting the first three Mortal Kombat games, this pick from Tastemakers is the perfect pick for anyone looking for the ultimate arcade fighting experience.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Fighting Arcade Game<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Arcade-Mortal-At-Home-Not-Machine-Specific\/dp\/B081D9YRHY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>When Mortal Kombat games first came out, they caused a worldwide uproar surrounding what was perceived as gratuitous violence. Indeed, Johnny Cage&#8217;s final fatality (deemed &#8220;the torso rip&#8221;) sends a gushing stream of blood sky-high. However, the pixellated animations are hardly offensive in this day and age of high-def video game violence. Thus, the original Mortal Kombat games are remembered not for their gore but for their wicked combos and balanced competitive characters. That&#8217;s why we recommend this option from Tastemakers to anyone looking for a fighting arcade game. Perfect for any entertainment room, it&#8217;s another four-foot-tall cabinet with a 17-inch screen. The controls are responsive, the artwork is awesome, and the screen is bright and colorful. If you&#8217;re looking for a stylish fighting game for your entertainment center, here it is.<\/p>\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Quality hardware<\/li>\n<li>3-in-1 Mortal Kombat<\/li>\n<li>Cool, retro aesthetic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Expensive<\/li>\n<li>Too short to play standing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tiny Arcade Tetris<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Tiny-Arcade-382-Tetris\/dp\/B07QB8XY62\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Tiny-Arcade-382-Tetris\/dp\/B07QB8XY62\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41YwSfgNTYL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Tiny-Arcade-382-Tetris\/dp\/B07QB8XY62\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tiny Arcade, tiny price<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">This Tiny Arcade Tetris game is hilariously small and, thanks to its equally-tiny price, it's the perfect gift for any lovers of arcade games. <\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Micro Size<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Tiny-Arcade-382-Tetris\/dp\/B07QB8XY62\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>It&#8217;s difficult to convey just how small this Tetris arcade machine really is. In fact, we think it should be called &#8220;microscopic&#8221; rather than &#8220;tiny&#8221;. And yet, even at such a small stature, the cabinet still manages to host functional hardware. Featuring responsive controls and a colorful, high-res screen, this machine stands at just 3.75 inches in height. Heck, this lil&#8217; guy even sports tiny speakers that emit all the classic Tetris sound effects and music. Best of all, the price is about the same as a pizza, so it&#8217;s the perfect gift for any friends that appreciate the itty-bitty. Cute, fun, cheap, and hilariously small, the Tiny Arcade Tetris earns its tiny crown.<\/p>\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cheap<\/li>\n<li>Functional<\/li>\n<li>Other game titles available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Powering off erases high scores<\/li>\n<li>Not for farsighted folks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>HAAMIIQII Pandora Treasure 9s Arcade Game Console with 3,160 Games Pre-Loaded, HD, 4 Players Online Game, 2- Player Game Controls<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pandoras-Retro-Arcade-Game-Console\/dp\/B07PLQ7J6M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pandoras-Retro-Arcade-Game-Console\/dp\/B07PLQ7J6M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41L0uy57GJL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pandoras-Retro-Arcade-Game-Console\/dp\/B07PLQ7J6M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">One machine to play them all<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">With a whopping 3,160 pre-installed retro games, this console from HAAMIIQII offers endless hours of arcade gaming for a value price. <\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Variety of Titles<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pandoras-Retro-Arcade-Game-Console\/dp\/B07PLQ7J6M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>The Pandora Treasure 9s isn&#8217;t exactly a full arcade machine. There&#8217;s no cabinet and there are no quarter slots. Thus, you&#8217;ll have to provide your own TV to get it up and running. However, that&#8217;s a small price to pay for the massive array of game titles that this thing has pre-loaded. With 3,090 retro games and 70 modern games ready-to-go, the Pandora Treasure is guaranteed to host your favorite arcade game of yore. Better yet, it&#8217;s super adaptable and compatible. It supports HDMI, USB, and VGA cables, so you can project your games onto all sorts of different monitors and even plug in two extra controllers. And with a quad-core processor, 2 Gigs of RAM, and 16 Gigs of expandable storage, the performance of the Pandora Treasure 9s is nothing short of phenomenal.<\/p>\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pre-loaded with 3,160 games<\/li>\n<li>Compatible and customizable<\/li>\n<li>Top-tier buttons and joysticks<\/li>\n<li>Up to four players<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>May require a little tech-savviness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Prime Arcades Cocktail Arcade Machine, 412 games in 1 Commercial Grade with Set of 2 Chrome Stools, 5 Year Warranty<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Prime-Arcades-Cocktail-Commerical-Warranty\/dp\/B075QMTRR7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Prime-Arcades-Cocktail-Commerical-Warranty\/dp\/B075QMTRR7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51sN67z6L0L.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Prime-Arcades-Cocktail-Commerical-Warranty\/dp\/B075QMTRR7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A prem-o machine for a prem-o price<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">This premium pick from Prime Arcades offers luxury arcade entertainment, with 412 pre-loaded games, two sturdy stools, and an awesome table-top design for going head-to-head with your friends.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Premium<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Prime-Arcades-Cocktail-Commerical-Warranty\/dp\/B075QMTRR7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>Before you look at the price on this option from Prime Arcades, we suggest taking a seat. Woof. However, considering the entertainment value of this luxurious machine, it&#8217;s a justified price tag. For starters, the hardware is commercial-grade and built to withstand those late-night, beer-infused Joust tournaments. Plus, the 412 pre-loaded games cover all hits and all the classics. Also, the controls are durable, responsive, and well-placed. Actually, we especially commend Prime Arcades for the structural design of this table-top machine, since going head-to head with your friends has never been more literal. So whether you want something to generate quarters in your cocktail lounge or just want a &#8220;statement piece&#8221; in the living room, we suggest splurging on the Prime Arcades Cocktail Arcade Machine.<\/p>\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All the best titles<\/li>\n<li>Can accept quarters<\/li>\n<li>5 Year company warranty<\/li>\n<li>Super durable construction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Premium price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>What game titles are included in this arcade gaming console?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Several of the options on our list host multiple game titles, such as the 412-games-in-1 premium pick. You can find a full list of the games on the manufacturers&#8217; websites. For those hunting for a particular title, we suggest searching the webpage for your game of choice rather than reading through the list. Also, some games go by different titles, so scanning the list alphabetically isn&#8217;t ideal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are arcade games appropriate for my young child?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Since their inception, video games were met with fears that such activities were rotting the brains of young kids everywhere. However, various studies have demonstrated that video games can actually help develop fine motor skills and reflexes. As with everything, moderation is important. Nonetheless, an hour or two of arcade games can actually be beneficial to cognition.<\/p>\n<p>As far as content is concerned, there&#8217;s no need to worry. Some arcade games may have cartoonish violence, but their pixellated animations are considered tame in this day and age. That being said, we encourage parents to monitor any new games their child picks up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arcade1Up Street Fighter, Classic 3-in-1 Home Arcade, 4ft To those that just can&#8217;t live without the full arcade machine experience, we recommend getting something from Arcade1Up. This company offers a variety of different arcade titles hosted on sturdy, four-foot machines. 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