Arcade1Up Space Invaders Counter-Cade Review | GenX Classic Arcade Game

Arcade1Up lets you relive the glory days of arcade gaming in the comfort of your own home with their Space Invaders Counter-cade!
This is Arcade1Up's entry into the mid-range, table-top arcade cabinet market. But at $200, could it possibly measure up to its hefty price tag?
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[@BuzzGarwood]

Probably one of my favorite channels on KZbin, bro. I love that you're reviewing all these retro arcade gadgets and platforms. Great job. Keep it up.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks for the kind words, Buzz! Glad you're enjoying our work. 😀 Since you're enjoying our videos, you might like our podcast too. You can find it anywhere you listen to podcasts by searching "genxgrownup", or right on our site at genxgrownup.com/pod -- hope you'll give it a listen!

[@Iggystar71]

Talk about a “cutting one’s teeth” video game! I would go to the roller skating rink with friends and spend the entire time in the arcade playing or watching someone play Invaders. Great review!!

[@GenXGrownUp]

Exactly, Vicky! 😀 I hope you will subscribe and check out much more of our GenX-inspired content!

[@patrickbrennan1317]

I agree, they should make the screen bigger. It looks out of proportion with that small screen.

[@ElectroIllusion]

If I bought one, I would definitely mod it and change the screen to a larger size.

[@jamessalgado5782]

HEY JON JAMES HERE!!! JUST FOUND OUT THE 2ND VERSION OF THE PARTYCADE IS OUT AND IT INCLUDES DIG DUG!!! WHAT??? 4 GAMES IN ONE!!! TOTALLY COOL!!!

[@GenXGrownUp]

I saw that too, James. Bummer for those of us who bought the janky one with only three games, but good that they're moving forward. Still HSN exclusive, though.

[@Mr-Mercy]

Man the Arcade1up partycades are the way to go. 17 inch monitor and can mount to your wall or sit on a counter. I think they’re 200, but that price is bound to drop like the full size versions.

[@GenXGrownUp]

The Partycades are intriguing to me, but I haven't been able to find where to acquire them easily.

[@tarstarkusz]

NO! NO! NO! First, it has the wrong controls for Americans. SI was not released with a joystick in the US. Second, no pepper's ghost effect. Third, this tiny particle board cabinet with digital simply cannot reproduce the sound of the analog sound circuits and real wood construction of the original arcade cabinet. Furthermore, 200 Dollars for 2 games? It should at least have the option to add games via an expansion slot where you could buy special encrypted cards with additional games you could decide on. If I bought one of these, it would be to strip the computer parts out and put in a more powerful emulator board in it.

[@notk298]

Nice video Gen I saw this video before I buy this Arcade1up space invaders brand.And now I bought thanks for the wonderful video.

[@GenXGrownUp]

You're very welcome. I appreciate you watching. 👾

[@zombee38]

Its $99 right now ...lol that's why I like to wait !

[@indiehelper506]

Where is it 99 I just got it for $139 please tell me how many different games do they have in the countertop addition ( Pac Man, Dig Dug, Galaga, Space Invaders and Centipede.. Is it other game’s ??

[@KiwiTheRetroGal]

Those are the new gen 2 countercades. They are a lot smaller and cheaper. I think they solved the 'small screen' problem the wrong way. They decided to, instead of making the screen bigger, shrunk the rest of the cabinet.

[@jjones2255]

midway cabs have L/R buttons, Tatio cabs have a joystick

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks, JJ. That explains why I remembered both being in the wild. 😀 I hope you will subscribe and check out much more of our GenX-inspired content!

[@redscorpion9325]

I didn’t know how small the screen was until you put 1 Dollar next to the $1

[@GenXGrownUp]

Really puts it in perspective, right?

[@samtani278]

My dream is the original Space Invaders Midway arcade gabnet. So many coin I've lost playing that game. I remember my mom pull my ear outs the arcade. ahahah

[@renefigueroa6309]

Can't wait for George's Galaga countercade review

[@GamersReckoning]

I just got the Dig Dug version counter cade today and it looks fantastic and plays really well but just like the Party Cade it has some sound issues. Thankfully it's not as bad Galaga in the Party Cade and the intro music isn't garbled but you can hear it when you stop and move. The music in Dig Dug plays along with the movements and it will get garbled pretty frequently but it's not that bad but it's still there and it noticeable to anyone that knows what the game is supposed to sound like. I only paid 99 for mine and honestly that one little gripe doesn't make me dislike it. Excellent review btw!

[@WhatsOnMyShelf]

It would also be better if they simulated the overlay better in Space Invaders Deluxe / Color. There's no fading between regions in this port.

[@markracer3281]

I'll wait until this pup goes on clearance... One big issue about using a Raspberry Pi is which monitor controller do you use to get the proper display ratio... ETA Prime ran into this issue recently and is actively trying to find the solution. I will not purchase one until I know what I'm working with before trying to mod. Great video dude!!!

[@darrellr267]

I picked up the Galaga one on the shelf at Target yesterday. I have the full size Arcade 1 Up Mortal Kombat which I paid 299.00 for. Putting these two next to each other the Counter Cade should be more then just 100.00 less then the 3/4 size Arcade 1 up. The Counter Cade at most should be 100.00 dollars. I might be taking mine back.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Feels that way to me, too, darrell.

[@Dmdirmrjr33]

Target makes a fuss for returns

[@DarrinsDen2023]

I want the Galaga one if it comes out. I kind of also don't want it because the screen is extremely small .

[@darrellr267]

I just picked up the Galaga one at Target yesterday. I think you might be better off paying a extra 100.00 dollars and getting the 3/4 size Galaga.

[@DodgermanGames]

I don’t remember Space Invaders having a joystick, just the buttons

[@GenXGrownUp]

You're right. Very early space Invaders cabinets in North America had only buttons and no joystick. I think this one has a joystick because it's mostly modeled off of the Japan release.

[@Emceemur]

I was actually very surprised at how little these are. I saw em at Target the other day. And I hear ya on the screen size. For $199? It’s definitely a no from me. But great lookin at this GenX style. And yes at $199, nitpick away my friend.

[@GenXGrownUp]

We're in sync, Emceemur. I didn't like being so critical, but at that price point you have to expect more out of the product.

[@Dmdirmrjr33]

GenXGrownUp u 2 look like twins

[@Emceemur]

Hey Wolverine! I uploaded a video about you today!

[@Dmdirmrjr33]

Emceemur I’ll check it

[@stewbacca2119]

Jon, it's almost like you didn't watch the videos that Emceemur and CaptnRetro did. But it's nice to see they put a plexi cover plate over the panel graphics.

[@GenXGrownUp]

I've watched all of their Arcade1Up coverage, but I couldn't help myself! The plexi on the control panel was a MUST!

[@stewbacca2119]

@@GenXGrownUp Touche', I think we've all had that 'F' - it moment.

[@Wannagobackto1980]

200 dollars for a miniature arcade 1 up cabinet with 2 games??? Only if you're a TRUE LOVER OF SPACE INVADERS!!!

[@GenXGrownUp]

And even then... maybe not! 😉

[@Wannagobackto1980]

@@GenXGrownUp yeah exactly!! Lol I like nostalgia but not at that price for what you get.

[@ButterSpider3]

Excellent review video, Jon. I agree with your rating. Screen size was a cop out. You could just say that the dings and scrapes in the cabinet were just for that authentic arcade feel! 😎 Nice work implementing the word challenge. Kudos!

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks for watching, Butter Spider. I didn't see "authentic arcade battle damaged cabinet" on the box anywhere. 😝

[@Ramiro-k8f]

I got. The original one 1978 made by Midway.....!

[@GenXGrownUp]

Very cool, Rami!

[@philipdefibaugh5683]

As a kid my father brought home a discarded Space Invaders Midway cab (he used to work in an Arcade room), no monitor, just the bare cab itself, I wish I still had that.

[@arinasan247]

Just bought mine. Made sure not to pay over $99 because of advice in this video. I agree with Jon that it is a fun looking cabinet. My control stick is a bit wably on the up and down motion. Um, Space Invaders does not HAVE an up and down function, LOL! He is correct that the screen is too small. Mine does not have flaws in the cabinet (at least not that I have noticed yet). I'm going to try to mod it. Just received the marquee from ebay. Did not realize that they come in a flexible film. I'm going to have to attach it to a peice of glass or plexi with lights behind it. Im hoping to use a rasberi pi. Totally new to this rasbery pi stuff but it seems that this is the way to go to get extra games into one cabinet (AND a larger screen!). I dont want to loose the artwork that goes around the screen so I'm going to try to take a bit of the paint off of the factory plexiglass cover then add a slightly larger monitor. Never really done this sort of thing before.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Glad my review helped you, Arieah. Good luck with your modding adventure!

[@arinasan247]

Thank you : )

[@TheGeocab]

Just ordered this from WM on a Rollback price of $80. I might've not if I saw this vid first, just because of the screen size. My phone is about the same height as a dollar bill. Oh well.

[@GenXGrownUp]

I wouldn't feel too bad about an $80 price on this. And you know, it's possible that you're getting the wave 2 version; this is a phase one in this review. The phase 2 units had the same screen, but a more compact construction for a higher screen-to-body ratio. I think they initially retailed for only $99, though. Do let me know which one you get and if you feel like you got a good deal.

[@TheGeocab]

@@GenXGrownUp Will do. It's supposed to arrive Saturday. And it was actually $70, I misspoke above.

[@TheGeocab]

@@GenXGrownUp I never replied to this. I don't know how to determine what wave this is, but I like the purchase.

[@kelseyw9241]

Does it run on batteries or are there power requirements? Looking to purchase one for an event and can't seem to find that info on any listings! Thanks!

[@GenXGrownUp]

Is has an A/C power block. No battery power option.

[@h15c0r3r]

Great review.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks for watching. 😀

[@BaarBear]

Just picked one up today (Unfortunately quart of Shasta and Rush mix tape weren't included ;D).

[@GenXGrownUp]

Ah, yes. Those are mandatory accessories!

[@RogerSullivanNOLA]

The later revisions of Space Invaders had actual color graphics without the cellophane. That's the rom they seem to have used here.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Really, Roger? That doesn't sound right -- not with this type of display, anyhow, Certainly there were later iterations with genuine color, but they didn't follow the color banding model. Which ROM are you referencing? I'd like to have a look. This seems to be a MAME-type overlap color simulation using the same spaceinv ROMset.

[@philipdefibaugh5683]

I so want that frogger Arcade Classics shown earlier in the video but I can't find it at any stores and I can't find a price cheaper than 40 bucks so I ordered the El Cheapo Coleco type LCD from basic fun (1st version).....

[@lovishb_bawa]

Always love your video 😍😍😍

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks, Lovish. Always appreciate you!

[@TboneTenEighties]

100% agree about the screen being too small. That was the first thing i noticed after the fact that the cab itself looks amazing. Bigger screen.. Drop the price and A1Up has a winner imo.

[@wadecrews3993]

I have recently got the pacman tabletop and the golden tee golf 1up games! Love them! Now I want big buck hunter world and a couple countercade. Especially a frogger countercade. Just can't find it. Any ideas?

[@LockeTheCole]

These are 99.99 right now at Walmart, along with Dig Dug and Centipede... Also a suggestion, BestBuy price matches Walmart too. ;)

[@Bikeguychicago1]

How does this compare in size to the iCade units for iPad that were out a few years back?

[@GenXGrownUp]

A bit larger than the iCade, and yet, a smaller screen than an iPad!

[@aquagames5850]

For $200 you’d think it would include the background effect that the original had. I mean if My Arcade could do it in there’s for $50 the surely Arcade1Up could of added it in. At least then the $200 might be a little more reasonable. Just my opinion.

[@GenXGrownUp]

I agree. I didn't even know to hope for the moonscape until many months later when My Arcade surprised me with that one.

[@aquagames5850]

@@GenXGrownUp Yes! I was at kohl’s recently and they had the my arcade space invaders marked down from $50 to $25! Such a steal I had to grab it and like you said in the video, the camera doesn’t do the screen and affect justice. They also had my arcade Mrs. PAC Man but luckily I had already watched your review and knew to stay clear of it 😂

[@DaGoat_1621]

You just earned a new sub

[@74bobby]

I dig your Gears Cap.

[@craigb.8859]

Joystick was the Japanese Taito version and left/right buttons were the American Midway version.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks, Craig. Always love learning new stuff from viewers!

[@arcaderacer586]

Does the counter cade use the same 12v 3A power supply as the larger machines do?

[@GenXGrownUp]

Hey, Racer. I don't have any of the 3/4 scale machines for comparison of the plug type, but I can verify that the AC adapter is 12v 3A.

[@DNBVideo]

I agree the screen is small, but it looks about correct relative to the bezel size. The originals has quite small screens.

[@GenXGrownUp]

The phase 2 units have a smaller footprint, so bigger screen-to-body ratio. They look quite a bit better.

[@ATumbleOfTheDice]

I got the centipede countercade for $99...worth it, though Missile Command is somewhat hard. to play on the small screen

[@GenXGrownUp]

I'm looking forward to the phase 2 Partycade units. Also $99, way better screen-to-body ratio, and can hang on the wall. Triple win!

[@DNBVideo]

With regard to the color version; I thought there was only a red band on the top and a green band on the bottom; am I mistaken? Also, later versions also included a background picture behind the glass that the monitor was reflected onto.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Hey, Dan. I wasn't keeping close records when I was 10, but I remember all sorts of variations of coloration for Space Invaders. It was hugely popular and thus hugely bootlegged, so anything a proprietor could do to jazz up the black-and-white was probably done!

[@stormannorman3054]

Love the channel and topics - I want them to come out with Tron but Disney probably would not allow entry into the grid

[@michellemarie225]

Hi just bought mine today - so you notice any lag or delay in the firing? I’m at about 2 of 5 presses of the button. 😞

[@GenXGrownUp]

I didn't notice any lag on my unit.

[@ssslowpoke532]

Who makes the full size cabinet that was behind you? I am looking for a good "one stop shop" cabinet that does a ton.

[@GenXGrownUp]

That's a converted FlexArcade (now defunct company). You can get a better look in this OLD video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gprFp6FtbLyKr6M I picked it up from a local putt-putt golf place and have done countless little tweaks & upgrades to it. It's kind of an ongoing project. 😊

[@Dmdirmrjr33]

Some people have purchased the full size Arcade1up space invaders for 50 dollars clearance at some Walmart

[@patrickbrennan1317]

Where was this, wolverine?

[@Dmdirmrjr33]

Patrick Brennan New Mexico I think

[@FormulaFox]

Arcade1up does not get enough credit for the graphics they put on their cabs. I got one of their 3/4 Space Invaders cabinets to convert into a multicade(because it was insanely cheap), and originally intended to get new custom graphics for the sideart, marquee, and kickplate because it just looked so meh in the photos... Then I got the cab and saw the graphics with my own two eyes. HOOOOOOLY CRAP does it look good. So I kept it. Only had to give up control panel and bezel art due to the mature of my conversion project. There is some justifiable criticism about Arcade1up(one of them is the reason the Space Invaders cabs, both of them, are so cheap now). But there are two things we have to give them: They take the criticism and sue it to improve their product, and they actually understand BETTER than us what we want in the graphics.

[@GenXGrownUp]

I'm more than inclined to agree with you, FormulaFox. The artwork is great on pretty much all these units: the Ms. Pac-Man coming later this year looks particularly nice. I know they had some trouble with artwork durability on the control decks early on (and they now include clear acrylic covers for them), but that's just nitpicking at this point.

[@arcaderacer586]

Great thank you. It will work in my truck. Lol

[@GenXGrownUp]

Oh, that's cool. It'll take up a lot of space, though!

[@arcaderacer586]

May end up putting it in my camper

[@indiehelper506]

I have the Pac Man and The Centipede I love them The only problem I have is the control ball sticks on the Centipede quite often shit!!!!! I want to collect all of the different brands

[@GenXGrownUp]

Very cool.

[@indiehelper506]

GenXGrownUp How many games do they have on the Arcade 1 up ? I want them all

[@riverdealer]

Actually Space Invaders (US) by Midway used the color overlay while Taito (Japan) used a color monitor...you can tell because everything on screen turns red when you die Also you are really only getting ONE game since B/W and COLOR are the same game...they should have included Space Invaders Part II...that would maybe make it worth purchase but the way it is it is NOT worth buying

[@katmacoconnor]

What was that, the blink-and-you-miss-it winky face that says Butter Spider under it…?!?!? 😆I had to rewind a couple of times to actually read it!

[@GenXGrownUp]

For a short time I was polling Discord to give me a random word that I had to work into the next video. When I said the word, I'd pop up the person who provided it on-screen. What did I say?

[@katmacoconnor]

@@GenXGrownUp I’m fairly certain you said the word “savory”! 😆

[@AF.281OldChannel]

I have one, it’s pretty good!

[@GenXGrownUp]

Gameplay: Great. Screen size: Boo!

[@AF.281OldChannel]

GenXGrownUp I don’t mind the screen size.

[@ATumbleOfTheDice]

oooh, was considering getting the centipede countercade machine (since 3/4 size seems to have gone extinct near me) but with that tiny screen maybe not

[@nrnoble]

In March of 2022, I don't think they can be purchased new found anymore. If you could get one for $200 or less, think of it more as a DIY tabletop cab. Pull out all the electronics, including its undersize LCD screen, and put in a Raspberry Pi. Maybe even add some more controls... I make this suggestion because trying to find DIY cabs (no electronics) tend to be over $300. :)

[@GenXGrownUp]

The first wave Countercades were quickly replaced with a second wave which were housed in smaller cabinets, making the small screen not so small relative to the body of the unit. Most of those went on heavy clearance a year or so ago, though.

[@realmchat6665]

Nice video/review - like your retro gaming coverage. The cabinet isn't bad for the price, but the screen they are using is way too small, too much bezel/wasted space. It could be a good mod target if found on a good sale.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks, Realm Chat. I agree with you. Overall it's a nice product and design, but the value proposition vs. the corners cut and lack of build quality heavily influenced my final evaluation. As it gets cheaper, that rating would rise, I think.

[@krisvicious6794]

If they put Space Invaders Deluxe on it, I would buy it. Outside that, It's not worth $200 bucks

[@Nightwatch78]

Yeah that screen size is horrid. They could have put an iPad size screen in there and it would have been better.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Yeah, plays great, but I need better than a postage stamp screen for two bills!

[@jamescarey2912]

Is there an option to turn on the surface overlay gfx?

[@GenXGrownUp]

You mean that moonscape? Nope. However, you're in luck because the My Arcade SI just recently released just a great job with that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqCxm2ugoKx-rtk

[@dancero643]

03:10 you broke the box !!! 😭

[@GenXGrownUp]

That box had it coming! 😉

[@mykleb1616]

My first thought was if they come out with a Ms Pac-Man one I'm screwed but after seeing the screen size and price point...no. I'd still rather custom make a mame cabinet or just keep on with the computer. Besides arent the stand up ones $200 also?

[@GenXGrownUp]

Those 3/4 scale cabs range from $249 to $399 or so, but I've seen them on clearance as low as $150.

[@raiftadehara9218]

I got one from my work but I had a bit of a discount it was the last one and I love it just the way it is because I can turn it on and play it and it has the joystick and fire button and I can gnash my teeth all night long lol screen size does not matter to me and I am fully happy with mine

[@indiehelper506]

How many different games does 1 up has? Please let me know

[@GenXGrownUp]

Hi, Indie. You can check their full catalog of titles on their website: arcade1up.com/

[@indiehelper506]

GenXGrownUp thanks !

[@indiehelper506]

GenXGrownUp I don’t see a list of the laptop games 1 up games where can I see that? Looking to see if they have 1. Frogger 2. Miss Pac Man 3. Millipede 4. Pac-Man Jr 5. Super PAC man 6. Frogger

[@indiehelper506]

Please tell me how many countertop games is it? Pac Man, Cenipede, Dig Dug, Galaga and what’s the others ?? I want them all please tell me if there’s more

[@GenXGrownUp]

So far they have released Space Invaders, Dig Dug, Centipede, Galaga, and Pac-Man. I've seen early artwork of a Frogger coming soon as well.

[@buddhistsympathizer1136]

100% accurate??? The correct experience??? Not at all. The Invader death sound effect is wrong (it wasn't a repeated indentical sample, each invader death was a unique sound). The original had buttons to control the players ship, not a joystick. The original game was 'back projected' onto a mirror and appeared in front of a moon and space background that was lit up in UV. The original had an 8" speaker that when turned up, the bass of the marching sounds shook the cabinet. To anyone who actually played and remembers the original Midway and Taito versions, this is a very poor miniature copy.

[@GenXGrownUp]

This unit does use a genuine ROM (of which I've recently learned there are several 'genuine' versions that appeared in arcades), but as for the joystick: that was representative of the original Japanese release. For that moonscape, though, have you seen the recent tabletop unit from MA? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqCxm2ugoKx-rtk Between that and the forthcoming model from Numskull, Space Invaders is getting some more respect lately!

[@Bikeguychicago1]

They should have included the moon background and Space Invaders Deluxe

[@GenXGrownUp]

That would've been nice.

[@manlytheguru7984]

On the target app buy the galaga counter cade and test it

[@GenXGrownUp]

Got it, boss! 😶

[@darrencheong2231]

Have you look at a Pandora box before?

[@GenXGrownUp]

I sure have, Darren. Every one of those I've seen I'd give high marks for ambition and volume, but low marks for polish and ease-of-use.

[@alexxbaudwhyn7572]

Since this is a single game can, no excuse for not replicating the control panel layout, ie LR buttons plus fire, spaced per arcade. Also, at the intro price of $200, should have done arcade accurate mirror screen with backdrop art, like the My Arcade micro space invader cab.

[@petermacnab1871]

Does it save high scores ?

[@GenXGrownUp]

Yes, I believe it does.

[@alexshdvideo]

Looks good. But yes.. if it was a 12”-17” screen I would have gotten it already.. the fact it’s smaller than my ipad makes me want to wait till Black Friday or next year when they drop in price.. $99? The rumor mills are good for the Arcade1up Wall-Cades.. maybe same price.. maybe a bit more.. 12” screen? I saw photo types.. they looked great. I hope they do release them. Have you heard anything?

[@GenXGrownUp]

I've seen images from toy shows, but nothing about cost or availability yet. I'm on the lookout, though!

[@randomgamer-st1ie]

Seems like every comment is about screen size. What was the screen size on an original Space Invaders cabinet back in the day?

[@GenXGrownUp]

I'm going to guess was probably a 14 to 17. But for this unit, for me at least, it's all about proportion. This thing takes up tons of space on a table but it has a 7-inch screen smaller than the typical iPad.

[@pl5624]

The screen is probably the biggest cost.a bigger screen would probably bring it to 250-300.

[@GenXGrownUp]

I completely disagree. They have larger screens in the 3/4 scale units at the same price.

[@philipdefibaugh5683]

The Space Invaders "Color" is actually Space Invaders "Deluxe".

[@GenXGrownUp]

I don't think that's right, Philip. SI Deluxe (or Part II as it's sometimes known) is definitely an updated version of Space Invaders, but color wasn't one of the upgrades.

[@MrMickyboyblue]

Bigger screen would have mastered it !

[@GenXGrownUp]

The funny thing is, in the phase 2 of these Counter-Cades they kept the screen the same size but shrunk everything else, so essentially the screen got bigger by comparison. It definitely helped!

[@MrMickyboyblue]

@@GenXGrownUp Can't understand why they won't just use a bigger screen and keep the original size. Doesnt make sense. I would have bought one already. Considering the pandoras box 18s pro and the moment just to see what that can deliver

[@MrMickyboyblue]

@@GenXGrownUp Actually after watching again - might have to get one 😂👍

[@jumpyg1258]

I saw one of those countercades in the store and had the same opinion about the screen. Why pay that kind of money for that tiny screen when you can pay nearly the same amount and get one of their large cabinets?

[@Denis-fp7ku]

The manufacturer defects are unacceptable.

[@kabel8981]

The one I got from amazon was $120

[@johnnela8898]

My arcade mini arcade game Namco Museum. When are you finally going to review It 😫😪😩!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@gibsonplayer8]

Can you PLEASE review the 1/4 scale by Space Invaders by Numskull

[@anndrezzz4483]

I really hope for a mortal kombat version

[@GenXGrownUp]

At this rate I'd take the 3/4 MK cabinet over a Counter-Cade version. Imagine two people squeezed around that little screen!

[@shiroitegami]

5:50　気が遠くなるな　ちまちまと

[@DoubleG247]

I call that a Arcade1down your thoughts 💭 yes or no? $200 is way too steep! I purchased the Street Fighter Arcade1up for $199 after it came out 1 month later just like the Mortal Kombat II Arcade1up for the same price! I would put a new screen 📺 and a Retro Pie 2 and put a few more buttons on this!

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thankfully, rumor has it that the phase 2 Partycade units will street for just $99.

[@johnmckay3162]

Good news. These are $99 this week.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Well, it's better news than $199, to be certain. That doesn't make it good yet. 😜 It does make it a better value, though.

[@johnmckay3162]

I've been happy with all my A1U cabs so far (though I'm swapping buttons and sticks on SFII). I can deal with a smaller screen on these models at that price point. Still easier to see and play than the super mini cabs. And the artwork is amazing. 200 seemed steep. Should stay at this price point.

[@dduffee64]

Put a rasp pie in it. For vertical games only

[@GenXGrownUp]

I think that's gonna be the plan, Tweny4. Plus swap out the button for a microswitch one and add a left button.

[@wyomaddoxgarcia464]

I want one, i already own street fighter 2

[@michaelgale1238]

YEP, THAT SCREEN SIZE SHOULD AT LEAST,BE TWICE TO THREE TIMES THAT IT ACTUALLY IS?!

[@GenXGrownUp]

That would be a good start.

[@shanikawhite730]

How to plug it

[@GenXGrownUp]

If I understand your question, Shanika, it has a standard AC wall plug with a power brick.

[@shanikawhite730]

Ok my son got one so U just plug it in the wall

[@shackob.9607]

100 bucks now at walmart online baby

[@GenXGrownUp]

A much better value proposition at $100 for sure!

[@petermacnab1871]

What’s the best small space invaders can then ? Arcade 1up ? My arcade ? Other ? Original rom is a must.

[@GenXGrownUp]

The My Arcade Premium SI is the best for my money today. I wouldn't qualify A1U as "small" so that's not in the mix. However, the Numskull SI is on its way (hopefully later this year) and that just may take the crown.

[@petermacnab1871]

@@GenXGrownUp good info ! So you would not but the arcade 1ip with the small 7” screen over this one ? Any idea how big the screen is on the numbskull quarter size ?

[@GenXGrownUp]

They're very different things in my book. The A1U is much bigger and wouldn't easily fit on a shelf or desk.

[@GenXGrownUp]

@@petermacnab1871 numskull.com/space-invaders-quarter-scale-arcade-cabinet/

[@petermacnab1871]

@@GenXGrownUp so if size is not an issue , would you buy the 1up over the my arcade ?

[@georgeloizou2484]

do you collect VFD games?

[@GenXGrownUp]

I wouldn't say I'm a collector, but I do pick them up casually when I spot one in good shape. A few years back I restored a Split Second: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJzThat3nMqEgJI

[@swiftriz]

they should make a donkey kong one..

[@GenXGrownUp]

Right, swiftriz? If only Nintendo would license their properties to these third-party manufacturers -- but I wouldn't hold my breath! 😀 Thanks for watching, and I hope you'll subscribe and check our more of our stuff!

[@Dmdirmrjr33]

U can get a bartop arcade cab On eBay or amazon with 500-9000 game’s for like 500 bucks

[@Yoeddy1]

Never gonna happen. Nintendo executes people that try to steal their stuff. Arcade 1up would fuck it up anyway.

[@andyp3834]

Word, give me a bigger screen and keep the scratches for digdug.

[@davidcollier6156]

Screen is a definite fail for me. Way too small. The real reason for the color version is because the original in the cocktail table could not obviously do the moon/black light reflection like the cabinet. Unless this color version is Space Invaders Part II and not the original game play, then this is a double fail. Great review by the way.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks for watching, David. Yeah, it's definitely not Space Invaders II -- just a color-banded SI. 😀 I hope you will subscribe and check out much more of our GenX-inspired content!

[@michaelgale1238]

BUT, FOR TWO HUNDRED BUCKS, YOU'D THINK THEY COULD HAVE THROWN IN MORE GAMES LIKE DATA EAST BURGER TIME MINI ARCADE DID, @ 32 DIFFERENT GAMES!!!!

[@GenXGrownUp]

It's a lot for what you get, no doubt.

[@philipdefibaugh5683]

This Space Invaders version does nothing for me....the original game had a mirror reflecting the monitor giving off a ghost like appearance. 200 bucks a ripoff, I would rather have the Galaga one instead....

[@GenXGrownUp]

Hard to argue with that.

[@Ace1000ks]

Wow that is pretty big, but the screen is way too small for a big cabinet like that. It has a tablet sized screen in a big package, the smaller cabinets have screens the size of smart phones. LOL

[@GenXGrownUp]

I haven't taken it apart to check, but I'm wondering how tough it would be to put a nice big display in its place and transform it into an emulation cabinet for my tabletop.

[@Ace1000ks]

@@GenXGrownUp Maybe, you should make a video about it.

[@SoshiTheYoshi]

Their new countercades are a little smaller and cost less than $200

[@GenXGrownUp]

Yep, so I've seen. Something you're investing in?

[@BrookeandCorey]

Hey Jon have you ever visited timeline arcade you should go visit

[@GenXGrownUp]

Is that the one in Pennsylvania?

[@BrookeandCorey]

@@GenXGrownUp yes

[@BrookeandCorey]

They have all size arcade machines at timeline arcade

[@darillfow]

Look very nice but I'm disappointed how small the screen is on that huge thing. That's the only thing stops me from buying it is that screen size. It's way too small. I wished they would sell them without the screen, this way we can put our own monitor inside of it for a much cheaper price then paying the cost for a overpriced screen they sell it for. That's the bad thing about it, they charge double or 3 times more then what the screen is worth.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Keep an eye out for the new models, Darill. The screen is the same, but the overall device is smaller, increasing the screen-to-body ratio. Those look much nicer and I think are about half the price of this first wave.

[@DarrinsDen2023]

@@GenXGrownUp Unless you're in Canada, then they're like $299. I ordered the Ms. Pac-Man countercade. The one that comes with Ms. Pac-Man, Pac-Man Plus, Galaga and Dig Dug II. I already have a 2 modified arcade1up 3/4" cabs one for vertical games and another for horizontal games. Plus, the Galaga, Final Fight and Pac-Man 3/4" cabs. A Dungeons and Dragons Pinball machine, a bartop mame machine, about 70 of those My Arcade, Basic Fun and Super Impulse mini arcades. A small virtual pinball machine. But when i saw Ms. Pac-Man and Galaga on a version 2 countercade which happen to be two of my favourite arcade games in a officially licenced product I had to have it!. Wife thinks I am nuts, she may be right, but hey I am a Gen Xer as well it's what i grew up with and being able to have them now even if they aren't the full scale cabinet with a CRT monitor is still better than not having them at all. Plus, should the time ever come they can be sold for $ if ever needed.

[@robertonline6543]

I still see it here for 200 I bought a galaga and hated the screen size as well. Kinda feel ripoff...also I seem to remember a moon background and no black background.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Later versions definitely had the reflected moonscape, and that would've been a nice touch here.