Arcade1Up Ridge Racer - Top 5 Reasons You Should Or Should Not Buy This Cabinet!

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Having fun making these Top 5 videos hope you are enjoying them. What do you think of Arcade1up Ridge Racer Arcade Cabinet? Let me know below!

[@PlisskensRun]

Yeah hate to say I think Im done buying Arcade 1UP I am happy with my Star Wars and Tempest cabs. Guess my fun stops there due to the prices. SOOO now I need to see whats the best to go with iiRcade or maybe the Legends Ultimate Arcade.. I'm thinking more twords iiRcade..

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

@@PlisskensRun appreciate the comment and feedback my dude!

[@cellprocessing6832]

Little correction for ya. I played the first ridge racer in the arcade as a kid. The wheel did not have force feedback. It was just a spring centering it

[@beaumotplage]

Minor details - Ridge Racer 1 and 2 didn't have force feedback in the arcades. All the games (other than RR1) did up to 8 players, you just didn't see such setups. Not all variants of Ridge Racer had a clutch/shifter, that was the DLX, The Triple Monitor and Full Scale.

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Yes my research came from the arcade museum website, they have force feedback listed on those 2 games so their website is wrong. Plenty of other Intel confirms they did not have it. Appreciate the Info

[@RGT85]

I'm passing on T2 but this one might be a day 1 purchase for me. Good variety. Wheel rumble. And a great game to headline.

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Hey RGT 85! Thanks for stopping by! Appreciate the feedback and sharing your opinion! Look forward to your Ridge Racer Review!

[@dannyhayes6186]

Best Buy and amazon has them on sale for 399.99 7-12-2022

[@user-nr9pe5ff1e]

Not interested in most driving cabs until Daytona gets released - hopefully with upgraded foot controls and forced feedback. I would consider a pre-owned stand-up Outrun though. Top 5 reasons for and against is a winning content format - Keep it up PDubs!

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Thank you very much!

[@cherrypie581]

I got my ridge race cab for $400, I agree wasn’t worth $700 so it’s good to wait sometimes. I’d say this cabinet is very much worth it as a fan of 90s arcade racing games

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Never hurts to wait good deal!

[@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews]

i just got it for $300

[@cherrypie581]

@@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews lucky you lol you must’ve gotten it at Black Friday

[@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews]

@@cherrypie581 yes sir

[@MrLloydFletcher]

Love ridge racer! A1up might get me on this one. Outrun is one of my favorite a1up's

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Thanks for sharing my dude!

[@miketendopower]

I'm looking forward to this one, I'm glad I didn't pick up Outrun first. I missed the music from this series.

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

I might get this one we shall see

[@videogamevegasYeOldeAccount]

PDubs, Yeah, I've learned that waiting is your best ally when it comes to Arcade1up. They don't hit the sweet spot the first, second, or even the third time sometimes, out of the gate. I'll hold out for a Hydro Thunder cabinet. It's the only thing that will replace my stand-up Outrun (although I don't know if there was ever a stand-up version of Hydro Thunder). vgv

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Oh wow - haven't thought about Hyrdo Thunder in forever! Nice! That would be cool!

[@davidhiltebrand3987]

I would love a Hydro Thunder cabinet, even at this price point

[@videogamevegasYeOldeAccount]

PDubs and David, And I'll do Arcade1up a favor and give them the 5 games lineup for their Hydro Thunder cabinet :) Hydro Thunder Arctic Thunder Off Road Thunder San Francisco Rush Extreme Racing San Francisco Rush 2049 And I guess I should go all in. It will include Wifi and Online Play (not just leaderboards). Loved playing 4-Player Hydro Thunder in the arcade on 4 linked machines! Oh, and I guess I should put out the biggest disclaimer, don't buy this first iteration as the updated version releasing 6 months later will include the updated Dreamcast port of Hydro Thunder with its slightly bumped up graphics and frame rate and 2 additional tracks. The sequel Hydro Thunder Hurricane, and Raw Thrills spiritual successor to Hydro Thunder, H2Overdrive! Yeah, I went there :) vgv

[@gonagai1359]

There was a stand up hydro thunder. I've personally played one

[@videogamevegasYeOldeAccount]

Go Nagai, Great to hear! I won't have to worry about a Arcade1up bench version then :) vgv

[@NytroDesigns]

One of the reasons I think that would also be worth mentioning it being good to buy is that it lets Namco know that we want a new Ridge Racer. Expand on RR7's content, maybe have a UFRA type thing that RR7 had, as well as maybe an additional sort of .. teams mode? Like, something that was done in R4 maybe. Bring ALL existing tracks in, and maybe also create some new tracks for the new release. Maybe make it multiplatform, cause sticking to one console might restrict things, especially with how Need For Speed, Forza, and GT have sort of left RR behind. I mean, at this point, RR fans are desperate for anything new.

[@Hans_Lex]

Love this series of videos you've got here - should deff keep them up for more releases from a1up next year! These vids are both super informative and entertaining for both the hardcore a1up'er and casual buyer!

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Hey thank you!

[@Lithonion1]

I really like this cab and it would really round out the games in our home but I still can't justify 700+ taxes and shipping for an A1up. Great review as always PDub!

[@deshirabrinson272]

I'm holding out on Daytona USA come on arcade 1up...we waiting

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Daytona would be dope!

[@SteveVsManCaveArcade]

I love these videos Pdubs. So informative and really helps with making a decision on buying

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Awesome! I'm very happy to hear that!

[@mikehawk-hertz8668]

Nice vid! I like Ridge Racer but I'm gonna hold out for Daytona! I also recently purchased the T&T stand with racing mount so that will be my racing setup this holiday

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Nice man!

[@HillBrosTech]

was a great game in the Arcade. San Jose Golfland. Good times!

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Nice when memories are triggered!

[@one_point21_gigawatts]

Day one pre-order for me!

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Vroom vroom

[@pimpdaddyf7]

I'm really hoping for SEGA RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP 🤞

[@Florescj12]

As someone who waited too long to get the outrun stand up, I'm hoping they upgrade Outrun and bring it back. They've done it on so many other cabs, why not this one.

[@redroversk]

Hope they do Outrun 2SP since they're doing 3D racers

[@kevgret]

There are really only 4 games on this cab. Ridge racer 2 is basically a remaster of ridge racer 1. The big upgrade for 2 is online play but this doesnt have it...

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Nope, no online vs. play as of today.

[@romeomanofmystery9246]

You need a five reasons why for The Simpsons especially because of how synonymous it's been with arcade1up

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Is it too late though? I was trying to do these before the product went up for sale. Let me know what you think.

[@romeomanofmystery9246]

@@PDubsArcadeLoft yeah that may be true but no one has got theirs yet so you could still technically do a video on it and I bet there are still lots of people trying to decide if they want to buy it or not and who better to tell them the pros and cons then the best arcade KZbinr on this platform

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

@@romeomanofmystery9246 hey thanks man 👊🤓

[@ConStormENT]

@@PDubsArcadeLoft I’m doing my video months after the pre-order, it will be more aimed at the Walmart buyers actually as there is something they need to know leading into delivery

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

@@ConStormENT keep up the good work!

[@19kfox]

Great Top 5/Bottom 5 PDubs! Dirt Dash should’ve been included to change up the game play.

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Thanks buddy!

[@HackTheGamer]

Appreciate the video! Don't really have much room left for another cab but may have to find some for this one lol

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Lol ditto

[@scottboehmer1975]

There were some great points made in the video, but for me it's all about the games. We all know it's inevitable that Arcade1up is going to do a Daytona/Sega racer at some point. Between that and the AtGames racer, the Ridge Racer machine is a pass for me.

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Thanks for stopping by Scott appreciate the feedback!

[@kennymiller6633]

Am I the only one that wishes Arcade1Up would put out a Pole Position cab? They already have the Namco/Atari relationship. Do others not want this? I’d be first in line if they did something like this and have no problem paying a premium.

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Poke position would be cool

[@TheShaneyTugs]

I love that top reason not to buy! "Not Daytona" 😂🤣 Love it, that's hilarious! Could be ok but I'm just not sold on it... I kinda want to wait on a nice sit-down Daytona that can connect 2 cabinets for multiplayer. That would be a holy grail cabinet!

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Lol yep not Daytona #1 Reason

[@TheAtari]

I used to play Rave Racer at Kings Island Amusement park nonstop as a teen, so this one should be a must buy for me. Unfortunately with the price, no online multi-player, and no force feedback, I'll probably hold off on this one. Thank you again for another great video Pdubs.

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Thanks for the awesome comment! 👌

[@robertopulito6672]

Better cabinet quality (compared to OutRun). Much better. But that's a shame for OutRun. Because OutRun (the game) is historically more important to us (old retrogamers).

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

I kind of said this in the video, I like the outrun games more than these

[@ravenspe]

"Diversification" was a big reason I got this and T2 in the recent sale 👍

[@82ndmi]

it's going to be hard to turn down 5 racing games with wifi and wheel rumble. not my favorite games (I think I saw ridge racer once)

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Plenty of reasons for and against on this one

[@beastsarcade4351]

Great review PDubs! Very helpful!

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

This was made a couple months ago, now that the cabinets are starting to ship can't wait to see the full hands on reviews

[@darhonwalker9906]

Really Good review 👏

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Glad you liked it

[@MrThunderwing]

Nice video, although, FYI, you mentioned about all the Ridge Racer games getting PS1 ports, but Rave Racer never actually got a home conversion (although it's tracks did turn up in the PSP version of RR2). I'm definitely more of an Outrun fan than Ridge Racer, but I agree that this is definitely a nicer looking cabinet than the A1up Outrun. The price on this is pretty extortionate though. For something that's drifting closer to a thousand bucks, I'd definitely want force feedback and a larger selection of games.

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Appreciate the feedback! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@awol1019]

Although i really like the way the cab looks and loved the game on playstation, im waiting on daytona.

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Daytona would rock!

[@MobileDecay]

I was waiting to hear $900. 1 game and a picture. Lol.

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Lol not on this one

[@brandon9275]

Or get an Outrun cabinet and mod it with a PC with Daytona and other racers

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Options baby options

[@NPC_5120]

This next to Daytona = heaven

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

There ya go

[@ShotgunSean138]

Great video!

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Thank you my friend

[@1ChilledDude]

Yeah, this is a good one. I only wish they had a sit-in version like the sit-in Outrun cabinet.

[@Shinobi-Gaming]

The games list may be a deal breaker, the cabinet is one of the best designs. Awesome video thx for the review! 🤟

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Thank you good sir!

[@NewGabeOrder]

I just wish the cabinet gets mirrored (except the pedals) just so left-handed stick shifting would be possible like the full-scale arcade originals.

[@NewGabeOrder]

It's unlikely for OutRun to have a version with left-handed stick shift, but Ridge Racer definitely did not use a right-handed stick shift. The stick shift should be on the left; I recall Rave Racer cabinets using said layout.

[@Launchpad05]

Actually, 'Ridge Racer 2', 'Rave Racer', 'Ace Driver', and 'Ace Driver 2' have NEVER been ported to The Playstation.

[@Imgema]

10 minutes and no word for the emulation quality / emulator used / hardware inside the cab.

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Time stamped at 3:48 mentioned the emulation is good, no issues with the game running on this hardware, I am not seeing any screen tearing, loss of frames, etc all of these online Arcade1up cabs run off an Android OS. No I can’t hack into the board to see what emulator they are using they are probably using a bespoke one. They are using MAME ROMs since ridge racer 1 and 2 do not have multiple camera views (like the PlayStation 1 ports)

[@Imgema]

@@PDubsArcadeLoft Thanks. Emulation looks better than MAME since the title flag is correct. In MAME this was missing for years until it was added recently, but it's still buggy looking. I wonder what emulator/hardware they are using, i can't find anything online.

[@petquack]

I just bought this cabinet to add to my collection. I paid $400 ,but feel $300 would've been fair due to lack of games. The Ridge Racer games doesn't let you change view of the car and Rave Racer feels like you're driving on ice. I love the Ace Driver games though. I really wish Arcade 1up would've included more games to this cabinet. I would've love to have Daytona USA and Cruis'n USA included in this cabinet. I really hope someone comes up with a way to Raspberry pi this cabinet. For now the price seems a little steep in my opinion.

[@nerdloftgaming]

Best Buy has T2 and Ridge Racer at $299 - just snagged one 👍 You can add Daytona to the RR cab, but the emulator only recognizes the steering wheel and pedals as digital inputs. Hopefully someone can figure out how to get analog inputs out of the stock controls.

[@arosemenaa]

Waiting for Daytona USA

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

We all are :)

[@neildennis7294]

$699 for this isn’t bad box you are getting five games...which begs the question...how can they justify that price on Terminator 2?

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Hollywood licensing fees and sinden light gun technology are the main "reasons" we've heard.

[@jwylovesknc]

I would rather break out my og PlayStation before I purchase a 1up

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Lol 🏁

[@DriverGuy23]

I agree with the 699 reasons you mentioned to not to buy this cabinet (in your humble opinion) 😂

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

LOL Thank You - it's all subjective so these type of videos have to remind others 'This is my Top 5 - may differ from your Top 5, etc'

[@djbeatreviews3438]

You should do the tempest cab next

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Well I already reviewed the cabinet you should check out that video. :) 😀

[@beezkneez7065]

I want my crusin usa arcade!!

[@billybumgarner8692]

Make a Daytona usa cabinet make it so you can connect two cabinets im in come on arcade 1 up

[@captaingun]

Personally, I have really enjoyed this series of videos.

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Thanks Sling! Which one should we do next?

[@captaingun]

@@PDubsArcadeLoft Simpsons

[@kneel1]

do they send you free cabinets yet - bah they'd have needed to add hard drivin and outrun etc for me to buy this one

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

No I've never received a demo/review unit from Arcade1up and would most likely decline it if offered.

[@beararms6945]

I love my original one , work's perfect and was allot cheaper that the arcade 1 up one made from cheap mdf and plastic. These would be more appealing if they weren't twice as much as a real cabinet and made better.

[@JackOusley]

Personally, I think I'm done with 1up, their prices are getting insane, like triple or more than I paid a couple years ago, and their value compared to something like the legends is just horrible.

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Appreciate the honest opinion and comment!

[@rushmore3927]

So tempted... Current price compels.

[@dinozaino5863]

DO A VIDEO LIKE THIS FOR "T2"

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Once we have some more details I will.

[@dinozaino5863]

@@PDubsArcadeLoft GREAT - THANKS!

[@MrBobby2844]

Tell arcade 1up to get a spy hunter or punch out cab! Then I’ll actually get an arcade 1up machine. I’ve passed on all of them so far

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

I like those 2 games - good choices!

[@neomoe5555]

Going to pass on this. It does have 5 games, but really very little reason to play Ridge Racer or Ridge Racer 2 when Rave Racer is included. Same thing with Ace Driver 2, no reason to really play part 1. IMHO this really has 2 games. They should have included Dirt Dash as well.

[@Snakesht172]

So if there was a clutch pedal, how would you use it while standing?

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Should probably watch my full review for this cabinet that was posted after this other video was made

[@pwnswoggle]

Cool video. I think all these 1up cabs are hot garbage but your point about adding online play to them and saying it’s a big miss is a little unfair. Adding online to anything is not simple. How would you join a game for example? Do you have lobbies or friends lists or codes etc? Any solution will need development which means at least a producer, programmer and UI/UX designer. I know it was just a small point on your video but a lot of non devs throw out the “just add online” line a lot without realising what it entails. Anyway I enjoyed your vid even though I think these cabs are horrible and a waste of money.

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Arcade1Up and their Developer Partners have added online co-op play with lobbies and friends and all the things you mentioned with several of their cabinets - they 'chose' to have online Leaderboards only on this unit - they could've spent the time and money to add the online play if they wanted to.

[@waynerice4918]

I really like this.

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Thanks for sharing!

[@russellfink6782]

Ridge Racer 1 and 2 did NOT have force feedback. Certain Rave Racer models did.

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

You sure about that? Arcade Museum, notable arcade historical website which I used for research, claims otherwise.

[@russellfink6782]

Yeah. I’m sure. I owned both Ridge Racer and Ridge Racer 2 when I had an arcade. KLOV gets most things right but not this. You can even pull up Ridge Racer in MAME and check the board settings. Nothing there for FF control or adjustment. It will be interesting to see what they mean by rumble steering (that’s not FF, rather sounds like Outrun).

[@dartsofwar7526]

I won't buy unless it's updated to online vs

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

appreciate the opinion!

[@kitestar]

Yes, but where’s the 2P verses? I swear arcade 1up is really botching these arcade racer ports

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

You want connected cabs? Going to be costly

[@anticalgary]

any idea what PCB will be on this machine? Is it the same one in the OutRun?

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

No clue yet

[@truebengalsfan]

How has the seat held up for you And does the seat lock in place ?

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

There is no seat

[@GardeningZ]

Bought the cabinet for 1 reason: $299 price tag.

[@dariandark]

Have they confirmed that you can’t link cabinets?

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Let's put it this way - if that was included it would be a MASSIVE selling point and feature - why would you leave it off the official arcade1up website listing? It doesn't have it

[@dariandark]

@@PDubsArcadeLoft Bonus? I remember there being thought that the easter egg for Outrun was the ability to link cabinets.

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

@@dariandark I don't see it happening. Arcade1up would advertise the holy hell out of thst feature to put sales through the roof the bonus might be another hidden game added otherwise why hide your biggest selling feature?

[@Flanneryshanedward]

If it had a nfs game on it. Yes I'd buy

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

I'm a big fan of need for speed series

[@steviegbcool]

as much as i love the games these driving cabinets look like kids toys.

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

appreciate the opinion~

[@Sega_is_all_i_cd]

Was Pole Position not an option for 1 out of 5 of these games?

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

I think we will see Pole Position eventually from them. Not on this cabinet though.

[@Sega_is_all_i_cd]

@@PDubsArcadeLoft yea I can see Pole Position being the main game on a Arcade1up and thats probably the direction they want to go.

[@aquaticlibrary]

Give me a Sega Rally arcade and a house of the dead or time crisis light gun machine and I’d be happy lol

[@deecee4644]

Looks like a blast but too much money.

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

It'll go on sale eventually

[@deecee4644]

@@PDubsArcadeLoft If it doesn't drop by about $300, I won't be there. They took too many quality shortcuts for a $700 price tag.

[@joandarc441]

Awesome

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Hey Thanks!

[@petermacnab1871]

So outrun stand up or RR ?

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Which one you going to get? None? Both? One or the Other? I have OutRun sitdown - but would prefer OutRun standup

[@ronmilkman]

The video was great and presented well. But can you use less of the phrase "in my humble opinion' in the video?" Not trying to be a jerk or anything, but it became quite annoying to me. Other than that, it was a fantastic video.

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Lol agreed 👍 I noticed that too 😂

[@TheRealJPhillips]

It's funny, nobody said much of anything bad to say about that little azz Outrun cabinet when it 1st came out until about recently. That thing was CLEAELY not designed with grown 250 pound men in mind. I was NEVER a fan of it, or any arcade1up cabinets so far. I'm a Atgames guy. Still waiting for their light gun peripheral

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

My Review for the Arcade1Up OutRun Cabinet I did tear the Bench Apart - LOL Hate the Benches, but the cabinet itself and games were more than acceptable IMO.

[@TheRealJPhillips]

@@PDubsArcadeLoft 💯💯💯

[@ritualdelo]

My one reason I dislike every racing game on the cab…. Game over

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Lol 'nuff said.

[@Pitbull0669]

nope!

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

LOL quick and easy

[@Pitbull0669]

@@PDubsArcadeLoft LOL Yep thats what my wife says lol

[@cpcw06]

That marquee looks soo off to me

[@swissmrkc]

Should be rad mobile

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Honestly...can't remember playing that will need to fire it up and check it out on another device

[@josem6914]

Dude Jesus for 400-600$ wtf do you want lol

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Our money's worth? 😉 this video went over the pros and cons sounds like you are only focusing on the cons. Thanks for watching!

[@kevgret]

90's polygon graphics do not age well.

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Still playable though - I can still rock a game of virtua fighter even today lol

[@mfdumile]

Maybe In your humble opinion they have not aged well, but many would disagree.

[@kevgret]

@@mfdumile if everyone agreed with each other the world would be a boring place.

[@MikeD-bu6hr]

Wrong

[@kevgret]

@@MikeD-bu6hr its my opinion. Opinions are not facts therefore cannot be wrong 😂

[@MrBluesMessiah]

The originals were also sit down. How do you use a clutch pedal AND gas pedal when standing? You'd fall over.

[@gonagai1359]

Nice thorough preview and recommendation vid Pdubs. Great work sir.

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

Thank you