Arcade1Up Assembly Instructions

Assembling an Arcade1Up machine is easy and should take less than one hour. Here's a quick look at how simple it is:

[@EdenEye6]

Wow! Best assembly instructions i have ever seen! Other companies should really watch and copy these guys. Excellent job!

[@thenum1379]

Man, I wish every company used videos like this. Very helpful!

[@urbanremo]

This video really helped speed assembly up... and now I am playing GALAGA:)

[@nevanthececfanre-played636]

Me tmnt

[@CrockE]

This is such a simple video, but very detailed. It’s awesome.

[@JP2837]

Thanks so much for this. There's no way I would've gotten through those instructions. Yours only took me about a half hour. You are my hero.

[@deanajeff63]

Me either I’m a 60 yr old grandma wish it could be ordered already assembled?

[@Tysonvivian]

​@@deanajeff63im so sorry to hear you had to build it alone congratulations it wasn't easy for me neither

[@RandoReviews]

If only IKEA would do videos like this...

[@vasili1207]

Seems 1up wants to build their cabs like ikeas furniture...

[@frostyhighway9011]

PS. you can buy the Back lit florescent lights and a glue gun to light up the marque on these 1 up cabs at IKEA I have done this before on my other arcade cabinets.

[@cameranmanner4701]

@@frostyhighway9011 i'm not sure what you mean. the marquee is opaque, so light will not be visible. unless you are saying there is a plexiglass panel available that has logos for this? I was thinking of using a sheet of plexiglass and printing a logo on some vinyl and place it on the plexiglass then shine a light from behind to give it more a authentic look. i believe they were made that way as i recall the arcades where poorly lit back in the day.

[@supersonicadam3002]

i wish ikea would sell arcade1ups at least i have ikeas in my country

[@bessallin459]

Arcade 1up quality matches the crapiness of ikea

[@whodat610figgy3]

TY so much for this instruction video!! I just bought the MK arcade , the marvel vs. Capcom arcade and the killer instinct arcade last night for my gaming room in the basement! I am super stoked to assemble these and bring some of my childhood nostalgia into my home and into my children's lives! Now, I literally have every game system that has ever came out . Plus my all time favorite arcade games growing up! Ty very much! 💯🙏❤🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@donkeykongblz]

Now that's a quality build video!

[@infinitestop294]

I wish they would put up stargate . I love that game just bought the defender . Hooking it up in the morning . See what there talking bout

[@johnaiello2315]

Nice video. I can’t wait for it to take me 4 hours to assemble mine

[@Splitscreen83]

😂👍

[@vicenteacostas5344]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA IM GOING TO TAKE LIKE 4 HOURS TOO, HAHAHAHA

[@1cenobite]

This comment got me ...saw this right before I started to assemble the mortal combat 1-3 , Thankfully only took 45 minutes.

[@bigagnixon]

😂😂😂

[@bigagnixon]

I’m on hour number 2

[@xXDissolvedGirlXx]

This video was helpful. I watched it and referred to the assembly book as my cabinet had some variations. Setup took me 2 and a half hours but it looks great and I was really surprised by how it brightens up my room and looks so fun and cool. I will have to order more machines soon. Thanks for a quality product.

[@Yusei255]

What cabnits have you currently got.

[@discobete]

Do any of you find the screw sound satisfying

[@angrytheclown801]

I was just thinking that. It's a scratch in the right place.

[@aquiegaloucura]

Yeah

[@nighthammerherolp2678]

Hell no

[@discobete]

@@nighthammerherolp2678 MAYBE YOU LIKE NAILS MORE

[@nighthammerherolp2678]

@@discobete it was a reference do to.video and poor instructions period. They have to b bags ones bigger then other and instructions dont show bigger screws at all to teenage mutant ninja turtles so i broke one screw hole to bottom of board. 🙈 i could've done better i instructions then what i got🙈

[@dawnpatrol700]

I've got all 6 available, minus the deluxe 12 in one unit. I'm in love with these things. My upstairs loft is now an arcade. Will be buying Mortal Kombat and Space Invaders in March

[@carson_39]

Did u buy them

[@dawnpatrol700]

@@carson_39 I own 12 arcade 1ups now. Plan on 4 more, I'm out of space lol

[@pathoftheuknown9709]

Nice!

[@FireBomberBassist]

Yo let me come by!

[@Extremedude9000]

The instructions from my assembly guide said to watch this video, but this video reverses a step and it kind of screws things up. On mine you can’t put both of the sides together and then just slide down “I” down the vertical shaft, it will never fit. You actually have to insert “I” first and then put the sides together, which is how the paper manual tells you to do that. I didn’t know the instructions would vary, so I watched the video and now I’m going to have to take it apart to fix it. I’ve been at this a while and my back hurts, so I’m not sure if I’ll do anything else tonight, but seriously, that really blew.

[@ziggybammurphy191]

U guys hit a home run with MK2....Awesome machine....very easy to assemble...followed this video and didnt even need manual....Time for a Mario Bros Trilogy with Punchout, and a Ninja Gaiden Trilogy....this is my first 1Up machine and i love it....awesome unit.....worth the $

[@themetavirus]

Just got the Mortal Kombat cabinet today :) Thank you, 1up!

[@ThatWalmartGuy]

That was totally cool. I just got mine last night and I was hoping there was a video like this. Thank you

[@joelsquire4086]

Picking up my nba jam 1up today and this video will be so clutch I’m excited to start a collection my next one is def the marvel cabinet

[@mattschroeder3432]

thank you so much !!! i was freaking out about trying to put this together but your video is so good even i was able to put it together !!! ❤🆗

[@ThomasGrillo]

Thanks for the assembly instruction video. Loved the CGI animations. ;)

[@jamesgross4464]

Just bought the pacman machine at black friday and this video is very helpful thank you arcade 1up

[@MichaelDwyerJr]

Pretty cool. Plan on getting that Rampage one. Old school memories.

[@jamesanthony8438]

Yeah, I just stumbled across their website a few minutes ago. Really need to get the Rampage, Gauntlet, Joust (and Defender, too, even though I never liked that game much) unit in my life! Spent so many Friday and Saturday nights after work at the local Putt-Putt shoveling money into Gauntlet with co-workers. "Warrior needs food badly" usually followed by: "Elf shot the potion!" ... I did that a lot, and never on purpose. _That's my story and I'm sticking to it!_ =)

[@LilBrujoFH18]

This video is helpful. Buying the golden axe cab in a few days. Can not wait to set this up in my pc gaming room but I will have to change my speakers setup now. Speaker placement is very important

[@lovejeanxox]

Realistically this took me about an hour and now my hands lowkey hurt. Worth it but just wanted to leave an honest time-frame VS the "iT tOoK mE 30 mInS"

[@ThomasGrillo]

Nearly done assembling my Galaga machine. Really appreciate the included plexiglass for the control panel. I did have to slide my bezel down an eighth of an inch to get the marquee to set flush to the monitor assembly, though. One important instruction was left out. Use an 8 foot, or 6 foot folding table to assemble the product on. It'll save your back, and knees. LOL. ;)

[@redscorpion9325]

Im glad theres instruction video on KZbin,I will buy Arcade1up Marvel this week👍🏽

[@xJO91]

Great video! Just got done with setting up the x-men vs street fighter cab

[@Space-Man00-7]

you guys should also have a video on how to build the arcade riser

[@doomedtoobscurity3965]

Wow this tutorial is awesome, I can’t wait to buy one

[@bessallin459]

My asteroids machine took maybe over an hour. The only difficult part was putting the two final screws in the monitor as once all sides on you’ve limited space to manoeuvre inside without lightning. Gonna start on the space invaders machine now

[@FASSTCENTER21]

Awesome video for the assembly. More manufacturers should follow your lead. A+++++

[@scigama71]

Just got one and love it

[@robc5768]

Need to update for the new machines with plastic protectors on the control panel. Hard to peel protective film off of them after the fact. Should also add a couple zip ties for the new lighted marque wires to clean up the dangling wire

[@FireBomberBassist]

Helped a friend do one of these. Real easy. 👍

[@TLil21]

Very helpful thank you so much for this!

[@YadonTheCat]

Ooh, these could work as a great base for a custom cabinet They're rather small, but they might be fine with some modifications

[@iguess_reo9021]

All we need is a Mortal Kombat one but this is definitely a buy

[@dragongamer2670]

No do more research on ebay trust me I just saved you

[@iguess_reo9021]

Dragon Gamer oh trust me, I know there is definitely a better option. It's just the matter of the design of it and of a smaller accurate model that helps bring back great memories

[@Chubzdoomer]

What better option are you guys talking about?

[@iguess_reo9021]

Chubzdoomer it's not really a better option with price but with the amount games you can play. This one is still better because of the price and weight of the cabinet

[@dragongamer2670]

Not really taking into account you can't do anything with this one and if it breaks you are screwed.

[@nostalgicyoutuber5098]

This is very helpful! Will build my Marvel Superheroes one tomorrow!

[@MadSociety-uy6zg]

Thanks wow just wow curious for when I get the Mortal Kombat arcade machine that comes with the first 3 mortal Kombat games how to put it together doesn't seem complicated at all thanks I've always dreamt of owning an arcade machine especially Mortal Kombat remember as a kid playing those games in the arcade was blown away and never sadly played Mortal Kombat 4.

[@anthonyronaldo9167]

As soon as I get home from work I’m doing this step by step

[@KTPurdy]

Great assembly instructions

[@ronjeremy4571]

I messed up somewhere as when it was time to bolt down the controllers only one screw would screw down. Also I must've broke something as a plastic piece broke from the inside and fell to the bottom. Not sure where it came from 🤦🤦🤦 But it works👍

[@BigPoppa23]

Great video! ✌

[@edwardrios9383]

Awesome, thank you!

[@kodydunn3146]

Thank God I watched this video thanks alot

[@itsmadoublet]

If you guys make a 4 player model that has the Konami beat em ups (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Simpsons, X-Men) then you have yourself a sale.

[@davidadkins9657]

Personally I think they are missing the boat on this market. The cabinets are nice and all but why not have a USB drive that connects to the brains of the system. Making USB officially licensed add on games would sale these forever. Just saying everyone doesn't have space to buy a lot of these. I struggled finding spot for my Rampage cabinet but would love to legally add more games to my cabinet down the road.

[@jeremyriley1238]

A four-player one would be good, but chances are it would have those games due to them being tied to licenses to comic books and TV shows, meaning to get those games, Arcade1Up and Konami would have to negotiate with Viacom, Fox, and Marvel Comics to get their okay. Chances are if they did a beat-em-up, they would only use Capcom ones like Final Fight and Captain Commando.

[@davidadkins9657]

@@jeremyriley1238 that's not how it works konami has the rights to those games the only rights they need is from konami.

[@TheXev]

I bought the Galaga cabinet for my dad for Christmas, but I agree.. if a TMNT one came out, that puppy would be MINE.

[@bigg8146]

Orion Pax so have you heard the news yet guessing your going to buy one now

[@Crazelord91]

These are pretty good instructions, took me like an hour to set up my Pac Man

[@GenghisKhanner]

Any chance you guys will make a NeoGeo MVS red cabinet? That would simply be amazing!

[@Videogamerdaryll]

GenghisKhanner I want

[@jamesanthony8438]

It would totally depend on licensing rights. They've secured them for the other games; they'd just need to do some legal and financial wrangling to get them for an upcoming release, which would probably depend on sales from the units they already have.

[@geoengineering5405]

Thank you!

[@KipdoesStuff]

Just bought the Galaga model. Might add support blocks at some 90 degree angles to keep the grandkids from destroying this too soon.

[@ThomasGrillo]

Is there a vid like this, but for the X-men 4 player? Mine came without it's assembly manual. Trying to figure out where the 4 H screws go.

[@jclay6680]

Read and follow the instructions. ( i did for my Tron game ) the only problem i had was the internet connection was in the way when connecting the small screws .

[@MrLawlbears]

Well I followed this video now I have to take the whole right panel off because I can't slide in the front insert becausse of two blocks in the way. Awesome

[@c431inf]

Cool gonna go make one now

[@x_d3bug_x]

Too ezpz. Ty for the video. I bet people see this and it makes them wanna buy one. Most people would assume the build phase would be tough but it isnt at all! Great product, great video.

[@zedkiller78]

This is very helpful

[@stevebohutch]

For the remove protective film step of the teenage mutant ninja turtles 1up do I remove the screws surrounding the screen instead? They look like they are holding a plastic screen over the lcd.

[@geese4123]

does this apply for all new models too? im getting my marvel vs capcom cabinet from best buy today i wanna know if i follow this without reading instructions will it be the same

[@ILordSpawnI]

What program was used to create this video?

[@ariannapickens7551]

Great video

[@alexkelly6449]

Will this also work with the legacy cabinets ?

[@TheKurtsPlaceChannel]

Very nice video and fun to watch. Have a nice day.

[@K0NY718]

Vid shows just to screw in b screws but its loose, i have pacman version with 4 games and custom riser and light up marker but doesn’t tighten even turning flat head screw

[@michaeljenkins3277]

Impressive very appreciate!

[@barronslumber]

Another cool thing I think would be some gun games

[@dragongamer2670]

You don't need Games! Just get people to believe these machines are worth it. *noticed the LCD screens suck* Well I can't wait to see all the youtube reviewers who were suckers to buy one say how bad the screens are and the fact you can only play 5 games when I have systems which can play more then that.

[@FishcatGames]

Dragon Gamer Shhhhhh... go to your room.

[@cameranmanner4701]

@@jgfjgfify i don't know how he can see the quality of the screens. my only issue is the connections for the monitor maybe a problem when you have to replace them. i don't see any manufacturers producing 4x3 monitors and even if you find a old 4x3 lcd computer monitor how do we interface. The strange thing that dragon is promoting is a diy cabinet that runs thousands of roms. it's great but what he fails to mention that all his roms are not legal and that's why it's cheap. the reality for arcade1up they chose this option of 3 games is to make it available for the masses and what concerns me is someone will hack the unit or replace the board to play a thousand games and kill the arcade1up system. i can see so many upgrades for this system. this may get arcade1up to start making other accessories, such as a lcd marquee that changes to what game that is playing. controller upgrades etc... or maybe start a cottage industry for some who want to revamp these into full size cabinets or whatever tickles the fancy of the buyer. down the raod there is some potential with these units.

[@TheHellboy1980]

house of the dead !

[@therock238360]

Wish granted

[@kalevquigley5686]

Thank you.

[@thedukeofaaron]

Pole Position 1 and 2 with a similar wheel setup would be a killer app!! worth the 300 just for those two!

[@jamesanthony8438]

Would love to see the Star Wars and Empire Strikes Back vector graphics games, but that'll probably never happen. =(

[@kach069]

@@jamesanthony8438 never say never pal

[@PajamaPantsTheater]

@@jamesanthony8438 ... All three Star Wars titles are in pre-release now!

[@smokeyarcade]

How many watts/amps does one of these use? I can't find any info on it? will it be fine being plugged into a regular surge protector in a basement?

[@DKTronics70]

Attach panel E, and that is where it gets fiddly. Unless you have a second helper, lining everything up to fit Panel E's holes, then it can get frustrating. Also, Step 12 is awkward because the screen can move making the holes harder to line up. Once past all that it becomes easy to finish.

[@dextertheragdollcat213]

Just put together a Simpsons arcade1up. What a hassle - the light up marquee was ever so slightly warped which threw out the top assembly completely - IE the little dowels wouldn't line up with the holes. I got it together with a lot of swearing, banging, bending and pushing but there are some very small gaps including the right side of the marquee and the screen which now doesn't sit totally flush - you can just see a strip of brown MDF because the screen isn't sitting right against the right side of the cabinet. On another note, there was dust and debris under the plexiglass, something I didn't notice until it was installed and the protective sticker was removed. Also there's plastic residue from said sticker stuck under the top screws and there's no way to loosen them because the marquee is in the way and the screen is angled. To remove the screws and plexiglass I'd have to disassemble the marquee and after the trouble I had I'm not sure I could reassemble it.

[@whocares5114]

Y'all need to update your assembly instructions for the deluxe cabinet

[@BoyNamedKelly]

This is great stuff!!!! You really need to get Ikea on the horn and show them how it's done lol. Can't wait to assemble mine and make a really fun video about it!

[@sellsellsell2000]

Will Arcade1up street fighter cabs have head to head? Instead of 2 player controller, just 1 player controller. A single player control panel with option to link of another Arcade1up cab? Thanks

[@ntleung]

I want this cabinet for retropie

[@jasonu7471]

I just want one of those alien tech hand screw driver that auto screws like the video.

[@SteeleOkami]

How about a Darkstalkers cab in the future?

[@Star_butterfly-fh2bw]

Reed Kellogg YES I said that to in a KZbin video lol darkstalkers was awesome fighting game

[@MrPottsTeaching]

Awesome this is godlike. Now to get killer instinct. And some Sega games! :D

[@icristian6707]

When are you coming to europe and when are you going to make them full size ?

[@bigagnixon]

Thank God for this video

[@jsaylor4949]

Where do I find hardware kit for cabinet

[@kaproskarleto5136]

question: do all these screws come pre loaded

[@TheOutsidersEdge]

Is it safe to plug several into a power strip?

[@darkshadow38]

Nice instruction video but did I miss the part of the speakers ?

[@Murdercity007]

They don't tell you but you must anchor it to a wall because its top heavy and will tip

[@TheTonymccauley]

What about the volume cable? I did this but have no volume on mine?

[@SmoothCruizer37]

Do not over tighten because of crush panel board material :)

[@kazdakidd2605]

Thanks

[@nickaddman]

My girlfriend just bought me a Mortal Kombat one as an early birthday present. Once I get it set up, we’re gonna party like it’s 1992.

[@Wax1]

Just finished assembly this morning (Christmas) of the Street Fighter cabinet, and on top of panel damage (D and one K), one ball top with damaged thread, scratched display (hopefully just the overlay). The damn thing doesn't work after "A" button... Well PAC-MAN is next up wish me luck...

[@shaneclack3234]

Anyway I can get an assembly vid for the riser? Just got mine from Walmart and theres no included instructions (?)

[@shaneclack3234]

Heck im cool with a simple .pdf file if someone cam shoot me one or drop me a link

[@saimysilvia]

So what are the emulator the games are running off of? Why cant we get all those marvel vs games on console?

[@piercenightmare2906]

What size are the C screws. I lost some.

[@deanajeff63]

Can this be ordered already assembled?

[@bboym80irskdtsholex15]

Are they gonna be available y Mexico?

[@mcdonaldshashbrown9326]

Do you need glue for the wooden dowels?

[@Hardgainer2008]

Some of this info doesn't apply to the Marvel Cab. Step 12 for example in my instructions want me to put together B and M first together. You really should update this or make a newer one.

[@briangriffin391]

Hello. My unit is malfunctioning. I've reached out through email and phone, but no response. How do I proceed?

[@zxzzz5266]

Was going to buy but im good off putting together lol

[@kaylonrome]

I put one together for my nephew it took me about 30mins by myself. One of the easiest installs ever. All you need is a screwdriver! HE LOVES IT BEEN PLAYING SINCE LAST NIGHT! HIS DAD WILL BE PURCHASING A FEW MORE! EXCELLENT product! I give it 5/5 stars!

[@zachhutson7419]

Kaylon Rome 20 to 30 mins

[@kaylonrome]

@@zachhutson7419 Thank you! It took me about 30-35mins one of the easiest install ever. I bought a Chester Draw from IKEA it took my brother and I three hours working non-stop LOL I look online the average time for that Chester Draw was between 4-6hrs with two people!

[@zachhutson7419]

Kaylon Rome wow. I was like where the hardware at first lol but the less stuff in there then the better and it works really well as a gift from Christmas

[@redscorpion9325]

Kaylon Rome Only Screwdriver,Thanks for the Info,what Arcade Cabinet did you buy?

[@mets23q]

Is this aseembly for any arcade1up cabinet?

[@ahmedhassan-zr7ui]

Is there any way to add more games !??