15 Cool Arcade 1Up Mods!

[@GregsGameRoom]

If you're wondering about the Charles Fincher (finishing washer's mod) these are the specific items you'll need: Pan Head Machine Screws, #10-24 x 2 inch and Finishing Washers #10 Nickel

[@kingpremo5207]

i assume you couldnt reuse the stock screws on cab?!

[@GregsGameRoom]

@@kingpremo5207 - You can, but the pan heads are more rounded and look better IMO. Gives the whole thing a "dome" look to it.

[@davidoswald2155]

Thanks for the info , I really like that look. I defineatly like the bat style knobs more than the ball type on the joysticks feels better when playing imo. All my cabs and pandora boxes have them installed on them.

[@mw3264]

What's the #8 screws??

[@depht]

perfect, thank you! I was desperately searching the comments for specifics lol

[@danielpierce922]

Hey man, awesome vid! Great ideas with plenty of shoutouts! Thanks!

[@Jonathan-di1mv]

This has quickly become one of my favorite channels... cause it's like the every man approach. The only thing holding me back is that I want to get a replacement control board before I start.

[@GregsGameRoom]

Thank you so much! Appreciate the comments! The control board (like anything) is easy enough if you go step-by-step. I tend to do things very slowly to give myself a lot of time to think about how to do it.

[@SoulforSale]

Which control board?

[@xPORTALWALKERx]

Lol. I did a lot of these mods off my own brain. Totally worth it guys. Im on the hunt for new ideas, especially marquee lighting. Adding stereo sound is easy and worth it. Do it! And LED lighting. Coin slot is cool, but not worth it unless you make it work which isnt impossible. And now.....im getting into this video and seeing he's covering all this! Im still gonna post. Mod on peeps! Its a lot of fun!

[@xPORTALWALKERx]

Fridge!!!

[@GregsGameRoom]

The fridge was my favorite. :D

[@Macmittens411]

Can you do mine? I'll pay ya! Lol

[@theredneckgamer8692]

Thanks for the shout out Greg! Great looking cab!

[@GregsGameRoom]

Nice job! :-)

[@suhtangwong]

Thanks for combining all these vids into one! Super helpful, great content. Needing to supe up my tmnt bday gift, got it playing chromecast/Netflix so far lol and speaker mod without the Amp.

[@xtremevette2]

Good list..I forgot about a few of those! Thanks for the reminder. Yeah Retro Ralph is da man! Lol. One great dude out there willing to help anybody out!

[@GregsGameRoom]

I feel like I want to do them all at the same time!

[@welcome2thecoronaversewith400]

I absolutely dig playing Centipede with my neice. Sharing my nostalgia with her and seeing a special bond grow from that is priceless my friend. Great vid bud.

[@GregsGameRoom]

That’s awesome! Love it when the next generation is introduced to classic gaming!

[@Tkid555]

Really like the led button and bat top setup by Rey Santiago. Could please provide which ones they are or how to find out/ask Rey? Thanks.

[@MrPhishman79]

Nice video, but I think its about time you mod that couch Greg.

[@joehuiras4955]

i made my 1up pop too much and now i have to clean up the mess

[@gordon12082006]

The fridge has the WOW factor. Wow

[@GregsGameRoom]

Yeah it does!

[@milagrovalle6363]

same

[@rubenfuentesiii5169]

Thanks Greg!!! I got my first 1Up cabinet yesterday and these mods make it WAY COOLER!

[@johnmcneely6967]

on the washers those look great , does one have to change the screws to or just get The Hillman Group 2907 Number-10 Stainless Steel Finish Washer, 35-Pack

[@Tempvo]

Do you know a good place to get the RGB buttons and joystick for the Galaga arcade1up

[@richdean77]

1 minute into this video you can see footage of extra buttons being added to the arcade1up with a stencil (template) where can I find that tutorial ?

[@sidnarged1868]

dave helmig did a damn fine job and im glad you found the video. you could add an hdmi splitter to the set up and an hdmi pass through and get your cab on the big screen 🤔

[@1989Hulkamania]

I would love to mod my SF arcade 1UP, but I wonder if the raspberry pi or Pandora's Box have WWF Superstars & WWF Wrestlefest on them?

[@Carolina_Fresh]

Hoping Arcade1up does a Wrestlfest & Superstars machine.

[@thork6974]

Has anyone tried recreating the 'floating screen' effect of the original Space Invaders cabinets? Seems like there's a lot of room inside these things so the big trick would be flopping the image on the display.

[@GregsGameRoom]

Dunno if it's been done, but sounds totally cool!

[@rwalkertrs1]

I just learned about this hack. What an awesome idea.

[@317Chris]

Thanks for the shout out! Very cool stuff people are doing!

[@GregsGameRoom]

Thank you for building that awesome cabinet! I love that Switch dock mount idea!

[@BrandonPinoyEvans]

I purchased the #10 washers through Amazon. They work well with the TMNT cab but when I try to use them with the Final Fight Cab, the screw won't go all the way it. I turn and turn and it never tightens.

[@GregsGameRoom]

Sounds like you need longer screws!

[@BrandonPinoyEvans]

@@GregsGameRoom I used the screws that came with the cabinet. Worked fine with TMNT. I'll purchase some.

[@angrytheclown801]

I ordered some dust protecting discs that sit at the base of the joysticks. It looks really sharp and cool if not authentic. Instead of those plain black discs, I have nuclear bomb warning sign discs.

[@shaky6669]

Got mine coming in today! Will do a retro pie mod for sure. Like that spinner mod for Tempest that Glenn did on his show, so I may try that at some point too. Just going to enjoy it for now as I get parts to do the retro pie mod. Love the fridge mod, great way to use the empty space and save floor space at the same time.

[@GregsGameRoom]

The RetroPie is the one I didn't mention because... well... I think it goes without saying!

[@shaky6669]

@@GregsGameRoom you could put in a JAMMA harness in and put a Street Fighter 2 board in the Street Fighter cab to have a mini cab Street Fighter 2. So many Possibilities.

[@SinistarPro_Mike]

I think my favorite mod would be the lights! That alone just adds a new layer/ or feel, to an already awesome retro project. Reminiscent of the old school arcades for sure!

[@GregsGameRoom]

SinistarPro_Mike And it’s so easy to do!

[@thomasmarcum13]

some cool ones

[@bit-eki]

i am wanting to have my coin up/back button light up when pressed. is this something you have come across please?

[@Tempvo]

I have the arcade1up Galaga edition and I’m going to paint the green and red trim with Flow in the dark paint And I want to do light up buttons

[@proplus3894]

I wanna see if its possible to run two cabinets off of one pi for 2 screen 4 player action. I think thats all thats left for crazy mods at this point haha

[@GFDthatsMe]

Has been done. But off of 1 PC and when not playing 4 player, it has a pi in each to play 2 players

[@don.c.1056]

🕹️🕹️🕹️Yo Greg!!, I want to replace the joystick in my Pandora's box for an Ikari Warrior style rotating joystick. Do you have a link to someone that has an exact drop in assembly so I can play those types of "move and twist" games? Also can you make a simple video on how to install the 12 way rotary joystick? Thanks man.

[@BrandonPinoyEvans]

So all I need is the Washer #10? Didn't see the link but I see several bags at the part in the video.

[@BrandonPinoyEvans]

I purchased the #10 washers through Amazon. They work well with the TMNT cab but when I try to use them with the Final Fight Cab, the screw won't go all the way it. I turn and turn and it never tightens.

[@erinmitten4227]

Your local hardware store sells the #10 recessed washers

[@teamhex]

@@BrandonPinoyEvans My TMNT cab is the same way. I had to push down on the front part of the control deck to get the screws to seat in. I'm worried if I had these washer it will be the same story all over again.

[@gibsonplayer8]

At time 1:55, showing is your Asteroids/Centipede 1up arcade, but on the screen you have ms. pacman playing? I have the 12-1 Asteroids/Cent arcade but it does not have ms. pacman. I was totally unaware that A1 even put out ms. pacman. Can you tell me how to get it?

[@GregsGameRoom]

I installed a Raspberry Pi in it. See some of my past videos for how I did it.

[@marioc5709]

If it is not too much trouble you could indicate a site to download a template for my machine, to locate the buttons as in street fighter 2, I have the arcade1up rampage

[@sharknatho2406]

absolutely inspiring vid, keep it up!

[@jacake]

My joystick on the galaga machine get stiff and hard to move sometimes, can you link me a better joystick that wouldn’t get stuck and is easy to move????)

[@hrrr.]

Good video

[@KrazyJoesConcessionStand]

Very cool stuff!

[@GregsGameRoom]

People are going nuts for these! So easy to mod, even vlogger can do it! ;-)

[@KrazyJoesConcessionStand]

@@GregsGameRoom Sadly, I can't afford a 1up right now :(

[@GregsGameRoom]

I think you and Splorin should look into one of those Wall-mounted 1Ups. Cheaper and take up less room! And can probably be modded too!

[@AndiMarokko]

nice cabs :-)

[@awakenotwoke2643]

Hello,would you have any tips on actually making this thing maybe work straight outta the box.My (minimum wage earning) Daughter's bought it for her Mother for Xmas and they are both horribly disappointed. I've got it together properly yet nothing but black screen when plugged in.As a Dad I'm more pissed at the Chinese junk than anything else ,I mean right outta the box????It's a Galaga 40th Edition p.o.s,thank you 🌲

[@davidoswald2155]

So many ideas man, and so far the community that is growing for these modded machines are pretty cool folks that share ideas and are cool towards eachother. My favorite mod so far was adding a amazon echo dot to use Alexa to turn mh cabinets on or off using voice commands. Its very helpful for me being disabled its not easy getting around or bending in akward spaces to hit a power switch so just being able to say Hey Alexa turn on Street Fighter and bam I transform into Ken Masters and whoop butt on Blanka etc. Really made it better for me at any rate.

[@GregsGameRoom]

That’s a good one! I have mine hooked up to a Smartthings switch and I can turn it on with my phone!

[@davidoswald2155]

I like the addition of the shelf idea too because it would really assist in making the cab more sturdier too. Plus mounting stuff would be way better. I got the Street Fighter Art and The Mortal Kombat Art so far from that Arcadegraphix place, have not installed them yet but man they look amazing. I am debating on doing graphics for my Rampage though I like the one they offer but after I did that green tape trick it kind of grew on me. I got that g box the guy has in that mario cab too but tbh I like the nvidea shield better it works really good and connects with my pc so I can connect all my Steam games onto the cabinet.

[@getliquified]

That's pretty awesome how the mod community has made these systems bad ass!

[@zaneramos8976]

I just nodded my arcade1up via ETA prime’s videos! It worked! I like the speaker mounted at the top of the arcade1up where do I find tutorial for that

[@xPORTALWALKERx]

Zane Ramos I don't know if there is one, but it's simple. That was my first mount idea. Amps have left and right speaker outs. You can add a second channel by drilling some descrete holes in the top of the cab and drill mount a speaker in the cab. It works. Just look at the built in one. It will make sense.

[@TechTiger1007]

Seeing these mods makes me want to build cabs from scratch. to me that would be a blank canvas. What do you think Sir?

[@javiles2331]

Awesome 👏🏼 video!!

[@glenlivet4me]

No links in the description to the stuff you used???

[@techos32]

Awesome video. My luck I’ll probably break the darn thing lol

[@GregsGameRoom]

I’m almost right there with you! I’ll just keep trying!

[@mistaOfunk]

Could you share the dimensions of the control panel? I have a cabinet on the way but want to get started on tbe replacement panel before it arrives.

[@GregsGameRoom]

It’s 19 inches wide, 10.25 inches tall and .5 thick. I made a video of it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5LYmHZ5n718q9E

[@mistaOfunk]

@@GregsGameRoom Great, thanks!

[@laurawinchester586]

Great video !!!!

[@GregsGameRoom]

Thank you!

[@SoulforSale]

Great vid. Thanks for all the ideas

[@pepsipoint]

Hey! Anyone try modding the Wallcades from 1up? can it be done?

[@GregsGameRoom]

Did the Wallcades come out?

[@pepsipoint]

@@GregsGameRoom i have a Packman one.

[@XellosMetallium]

2:27 the first thing i did was add a shelve. 4:58 double coins slot with quarters mechanic is $50 at shop.xgaming.com you can get just the door for cheaper. but xgaming made the best steel door it even comes with red leds. i want to replace the back cover with plexglass but I cant safely drills holes into the plexyglass. i was told to use stepper drill, but i have no success with any yet.

[@Ohris]

Turned my cabinet To multia arcade using raspberry. Also changed the buttons To Led buttons And Also swapped the joysticks To better ones. At some point i Will probably install New speakers To it.

[@jameswestley]

speakers are really easy. you can get an amp to connect to headphone jack of video adapter that will plug into any old surround speakers or find some old computer speakers that have power built in. i used 2 sided tape and put them inside on the bottom, plenty of sound.

[@MoviemaniaNick]

That was so cool!

[@GregsGameRoom]

Some of these mods really are!

[@fred_derf]

Any lead to a mod that adds a video out so that the game can be connected to an external monitor for an audience?

[@jameswestley]

HDMI splitter?

[@linuxstreamer8910]

i can thank KZbin for my love for arcade games I'm born in 1991 so i never played a real arcade cabinet but i love the neo geo

[@rovyfiesta]

Hey what’s up boss, i have a SF 1Up cabinet and i can’t seem to get my controls configured. I’ve tried everything to the point where i just wanna sell it

[@LookWhosBlogging]

Cool. I'd love to mod my sega genesis.

[@CollaborationNation]

Hey Greg, can I send you a pair of bat tops to review? Thanks

[@GregsGameRoom]

Sure!

[@kingpremo5207]

where would i find bruce yager plexiglass in riser?! neat idea

[@GregsGameRoom]

The Facebook group.

[@wjc0322]

Where do I get the washers at?

[@GregsGameRoom]

Any home improvement store

[@GlensRetroShow]

LoL..all good Greg.. Plan a men toe is how you say it lol. But great video :) keep up the good work

[@GregsGameRoom]

Thanks man! I bet you get the name pronunciation thing all the time! (BTW, I think I got it now!)

[@GlensRetroShow]

@@GregsGameRoom lmao..oh absolutely yea....the things i have heard sir

[@limitededition7200]

What’s Charles Fischer’s channel called?

[@GregsGameRoom]

I don't know if he has one. I found him on Facebook in one of the Arcade1Up groups.

[@ejtaylor73]

You should check out TheDanielSpies channel, he's got some amazing mods on his 4 player setup. Has a fridge in the bottom, cup holders for each player, an El Gato stream deck on the joystick console, a trackball and flight stick, his marquee is an actual ultrawide LCD screen. He's definitely put a lot of time into his set up.

[@xPORTALWALKERx]

No joke, my original idea is to put my cats litter box where the base goes. Chew on that!

[@robertr8687]

Anyone have suggestions between mortal combat or street fighter being the best one to MOD?

[@TheTyscion]

Street fighter for sure since the button layout is a lot more functional for more games.

[@albekevin]

Great video brotha, do you have a link to bruce yager video or is he on Facebook 1up page?

[@GregsGameRoom]

He's on Facebook. No YT to my knowledge.

[@generalpaciani12]

I tried those screws with the finished washers the screws are too long

[@Archonagon]

I'm in the process of modding mine (it's been 3 weeks so far), still waiting for parts and such, but I've got some of the basics down. Wish I could join the FB group, but it's closed.

[@GregsGameRoom]

Huh, didn't know it was closed...

[@leeshobbyheaven3307]

Now i do like the fridge idea. I was looking for a base for my home made bar top arcade and that could be the answer. By the way have a look at my home page and let me know if you like my home build. We could swap some tips

[@autismo1581]

Thats some pretty cool mods whats next a mini refrigerator in it red bull or mtn dew or some cola :edit i was in half way the video watching and SOMEONE DOES PUT A MINI FRIDGE INSIDE THE ARCADE I PREDICTED IT LOLOLOLOLOL

[@limelightdiy775]

I wish I had an aura of coolness...

[@GregsGameRoom]

Mmmm... you've gone beyond cooless. You're in the uber now!

[@mountainliving514]

Great vid, but I disagree about adding different colored tape, as it gives an arcade cabinet a cheap and non-retro look. Suggestion is to cut the groove yourself, before assembly, and buy real 1/2 inch tee molding.

[@GregsGameRoom]

That would work too

[@usasupra23]

Please keep making videos just like this format. You hit all the valid points timely and gave the shout outs so we can find the mod we like. Otherwise you pop too much lol

[@tessjdt]

I just picked up a SF2 Arcade1Up on sale at Wallyworld and man I have been in daydream/KZbin (hell?) lol. I have so many ideas. One thing I am thinking on doing is I have a HDMI switcher and USB switcher. I like the idea of hooking a switch to this and if I could switch video and USB to the switch taht would be awesome.

[@Gamerstan80]

I was laying my mortal kombat arcade 1up last light and the power box burnt the wire burnt thru the plastic so iam gonna pay 500 to mod it led buttons 20,000 games mame and new speakers with amp headphones jack

[@leeshobbyheaven3307]

Cool modd. Iv just started putting my arcade build on my you tube. Let me know what u think. Soon i am going to modd it and put an xbox one paired with a raspberry pi 3 b plus via a switch unit . Best of both worlds having retro and new games on one arcade.

[@74hayesta]

Are we so lazy we can’t say Cabinet??

[@GregsGameRoom]

Thank you for watching! These videos also might interest you: 10 Arcade 1up MOD IDEAS!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2XJlmmgqK6Hg9k 25 COOL Arcade 1up MODS!!!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4OtiWxppN53ma8 10 Things You Didn't Know About Atari: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4GzXoJ4eN2Kg7c

[@tonightsdelight2393]

ETA prime did not build that coin door..... he purchased it from X arcade.... watch the video...

[@takeomack2782]

That’s medical tape friend!

[@GregsGameRoom]

The white tape I’m using? It’s white electrical tape.

[@stevenstaneslow]

Rekt

[@pesto12601]

With the prices of some of the modificaitons - you might as well just buy a full size custom cabinet! $80 for side art...... yikes!

[@valentine_puppy]

Disclaimer: Arcade1Up is NOT an Actual Arcade. It was not meant for the Coin Op industry nor the public in a public setting. They are NOT original Arcade machines and do not hold any historical or financial significance other than Nostalgia or Emulation. These systems are meant for home users and for those who wish to relive the experience at home. Please do NOT be confused or tricked into buying one of these online from unscrupulous people who would take your money and run off with it. As always with anything Buyer beware. That is all, Thank you. This message was provided by an actual Arcade Machine owner and via information learned from Actual Arcade companies on KZbin.

[@GregsGameRoom]

I think it’s pretty obvious these aren’t actual arcade machines and are meant for home use

[@valentine_puppy]

@@GregsGameRoom Greg you never know, there are some young people who may not Know what a real arcade is. They might get confused.

[@erickfernandez8485]

Ok so after looking at these arcades they arent worth it u buy it for 300 bucks spend 300 bucks to make it playable.... no ty i made one for 300 bucks and it came out good

[@afattori316]

Better off buying a full size arcade cabinet instead. Shouldn't have to spend $300 and have to upgrade joysticks and buttons. Not like decent ones see that expensive, should have been done in the first place since they would get a bulk discount.

[@dbnpoldermans4120]

The refrigerator wins

[@GregsGameRoom]

It’s awesome!

[@itubular888]

and you modded what?

[@dmoehling]

A bookshelf mod? Come on! These are all 100% cosmetic mods. Change art, add lights… Refrigerator mods… It was showcasing others mods. Wasn’t what I was looking for.

[@lbUdDAHl]

Great video!!