Getting an arcade cabinet

[Rorthron]

I am considering getting an upright arcade cabinet for playing retro games. I'd like something pretty well kitted out, and I'm not looking for a DIY option. I'm willing to spend the amount necessary to get something good. I'd like to play classic arcade titles, Spectrum games and some games for major retro consoles.

Does anyone have any suggestions they would be willing to share? I've looked at the following sites, but have no experience of them. Are they any good? Does anyone know better options?

Help gratefully received.

https://ultimatearcadecabinets.co.uk

https://www.bespoke-arcades.co.uk

[akeley]

Had a brief browse, this one looks probably like the best option: https://ultimatearcadecabinets.co.uk/Ul ... achine.htm

Although I wish they have provided some real specs and hardware brands used. As it is, you can't really suss out anything about lag and performance.

[ZXDunny]

This is mine:



It's pretty good. Pi4 internally running a 2TB external HDD. Originally came with a Pi3 but I upgraded myself. Came from ArcadeMania. Not cheap though.

[Rorthron]

This is mine:



It's pretty good. Pi4 internally running a 2TB external HDD. Originally came with a Pi3 but I upgraded myself. Came from ArcadeMania. Not cheap though.

Nice! Is this the ArcadeMania you mean?

https://www.arcademania.co.uk/

Did you get the whole thing from them?

[ZXDunny]

Aye, that's them. They sell it as a bartop with a riser for the full upright deal. The screen is a Dell 1600x900 LCD, speakers are ok (though I'm planning to replace mine with something a little more punchy). You can get the retropie bundle which comes with games, but I ditched it immediately and sourced my own.

Spectrum emulation via lr-fuse is hit and miss, you'll need to configure controls (obviously). The controls are decent, very hard-wearing so far.