Candy Cabs & Fighter Jets: The

I was fortunate to have spent the weekend of August 13th & 14th at the LI Retro gaming convention on Long Island. The con plays host to a brilliant layout of arcade and console games and has a few other unique twists that make this event stand out from the crowd.
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[@georgeportugal2169]

I’m really grateful for the kind words and I’m glad that we got to hang out that weekend! We try really hard to create that special experience at the expo and give people a taste of video game history. Looking forward to making it even better next year!

[@ScarletSprites]

You guys did an awesome job! I think a lot of people enjoyed their weekends because of what you guys pulled off.

[@dbnpoldermans4120]

props to those organizers. They went out of their way to give the guests an awesome experience. I can clearly tell that all of these guests were super impressed All crt's! awesome

[@TheMidGeekCrisis]

I have ranted and raved about the whole Marketplace disguised as conventions. So glad the vibes felt good and different. LIRetro sounds awesome 👏

[@ScarletSprites]

It’s part of the show. It’s not THE show here. It’s a breath of fresh air.

[@autex2609]

14:20 .. just wow. Arcade cabs and fighter jets. Almost as absurd sounding as Cadillacs and Dinosaurs. It really is an awesome and unique celebration of hardware and tech history. I'll absolutely try to go next year.

[@Mr_Wheez]

Many People who attended the event and have a social media presence spoke highly about the location and the well fitted setup. If it’s going to be like that the next year as well, I actually consider to fly in from Europe just to experience it myself.

[@Andy.S.]

9:37 - Wow, so much nostalgia from seeing that! Absolutely iconic of its era.

[@ScanlineCity]

This may be my favorite video you have done. 100% convinced to go next year

[@ScarletSprites]

Thanks man! You definitely should go if you can. It’s quite the experience and I’m hoping to see more people from the arcade world support this.

[@Emceemur]

Looks like the arcade people were really on top of things. That console timeline display was impressive. Having all that in a room is one thing, but presentation is everything. That looked great. I probably would’ve got a couple rounds of Oregon Trail in….

[@ScarletSprites]

I’m kind of mad I didn’t take the time to play Oregon Trail. Perhaps my only regret of the weekend!

[@justysilverman]

Brought 33 Arcade1ups, left with 1. Thank GOD

[@ScarletSprites]

That might be the most miraculous thing that happened all weekend. Which one didn’t sell!?

[@KindaCool]

So I could actually play as Guile on Guile’s stage, only with a REAL fighter jet in front of me as I do it? 🤔

[@ScarletSprites]

Dreams do come true

[@SuperJustinChannel]

This was easily one of the best conventions I attended this year; there was so much love for games of all types, from the titles everyone knows to obscure hits just waiting to be discovered. And I greatly appreciate the LI Retro's crew's dedication to presenting all these games with as authentic of a presentation as possible.

[@thatdude4957]

Went back in 2019, my favorite convention hands down.

[@ScarletSprites]

I don’t doubt it. This was my first time and I’ll make the effort to go back.

[@Drinkabeerandplayagameofficial]

Having a bunch of shmups being played on cabs in front of a classic jet fighter is such a perfect visual. I’ll definitely need to try and make it up there next year

[@ScarletSprites]

It’s a lot of fun and a cool atmosphere. Worth the haul from PA imo.

[@stevesimmons6500]

WOW just sometimes i wish i was there . all this arcade love and memories combined (as you said they care because it matters ).to still be excited by arcade machines and entralled by video games , (as we all are ) to be fortunate enough to go and meet fellow enthusiasts means an awful lot . years ago i went to local seaside resort looking for some arcades of my memories , however after fruitless hours i finally came to one ironically near where i started , the overwhelming happiness within myself was something i still remember ,wanting to tell people about this , I'm really pleased for you , knowing how you must've felt among all this , and 9 hours sleep!!new sprites refreshed lol

[@ScarletSprites]

It’s fantastic seeing it all lined up and other people enjoying things. I edited out a part of the arcade discussion where I talked about playing Spider-Man and having random people join. That’s a VERY arcade experience; meeting and playing co-op with strangers.

[@Evercade_Effect]

Dude, that looks like truly fun and unique experience. Thanks for sharing as I really enjoyed this one.

[@ScarletSprites]

Thanks man, it’s a hard thing to do justice.

[@jamescameron1861]

Every now and then, I come across a video that I'm dissapointed I can only give a single thumbs up to. This is one. Loving the energy and passion in what's being done here

[@ScarletSprites]

Thanks man, that’s very kind of you to say.

[@19kfox]

I really appreciate the effort taken to preserve the cabs. Sounds like a phenomenal weekend. 🦊👊🏼

[@ScarletSprites]

I loved that it seemed like so many people were enjoying what was available and having a good time. Definitely not just a marketplace and done type show.

[@super-retro-city]

Man that place looks fantastic! Color me Jealous AF!

[@ScottWozniak]

You're making me wish I had gone. I told myself last year that I'd check it out this year and I just forgot about it. I'm in Brooklyn so I have no excuse. Looked amazing! 🕹

[@ScarletSprites]

Get your ass there next year! Even for one day. It’s worth it.

[@ScottWozniak]

@@ScarletSprites Drinks on me! 👍🏻

[@JopieHaargel]

Saw Riggs' video about the expo a few days ago, and now yours. Both are great showcases of the atmosphere! It looks like a place where I could spend an entire week and not get bored.

[@SuperNicktendo]

This is one that I would make a priority to visit. We decided to put our entire travel budget into a six week Colorado trip. So maybe next year I'll have some time to make it out there. I've been to a Retro computer Expo where everything is playable and that was an amazing experience.

[@ScarletSprites]

I really liked the retro computer exhibit at TMG a few years ago. Really cool to see and completely unexpected.

[@sushiboots]

Hope they had an original Air Combat cabinet

[@WalrusFPGA]

Love hearing about your experience there and seeing some of the great exhibitions they had! LI Retro looks like an awesome time- thanks for sharing!

[@ScarletSprites]

Thanks for checking it out. It was a pretty great weekend overall and the video doesn’t do it justice.

[@garogercade7850]

Love hearing you talk about this convention. Love your enthusiasm! Great video. Thank you for this!

[@ScarletSprites]

Glad you enjoyed it so much! It’s tough to do the place justice.

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Wow that place looks really cool! That’s pretty awesome how they had all the consoles set up in order 👍

[@ScarletSprites]

Thanks for checking it out, it was unlike any con I’ve ever been to.

[@patrickblank1665]

That looked amazing. What a cool setup. Clearly a labor of love with all of that extra effort and attention to the history of everything. Hopefully we get something of that level out here in WA sometime!

[@ScarletSprites]

Definitely a cool setup and venue. I’ve never really seen the NW part of the country so that would be a nice added excuse to travel out.

[@KING_KONK]

Wow I had no idea the virtual boy could link up and had street fighter 2 amazing

[@Riz2336]

That’s awesome dude. I have framed photos of the blue angels and a Japanese a6m zero on my wall that my dad took and I’m a big fan of aviation my grandpa was a pilot during WWII. Great capturing history of gaming in a interesting spot

[@ScarletSprites]

It’s like a double dose of awesomeness. There SO MUCH aviation history in there. I used to love going to air shows when I was a kid. I saw the Blue Angels a few times, as well as the Thunderbirds and Snow Birds. Always liked the Golden Knights parachute team too. I had no idea so much manufacturing was done on Long Island, including the X-29 if you’re familiar.

[@brendanbleecker9639]

Fun fact: The video game console Fairchild F system is made by the same company that designed the A-10.

[@ScarletSprites]

That is indeed a fun fact. Thanks for sharing!

[@brendanbleecker9639]

@@ScarletSprites It’s pretty interesting that an aerospace company made a video game console.

[@EmeryArcade]

Great video. One of the best you've ever done. Which is saying something because you have great content 👍👍

[@Charlie-Cat.]

This place is fantastic Scarlet. I remember going there and just being amazed in everything being offered. I wish I can go back there and enjoy those moments for sure bro. I posted this up on the Neo-Geo thread on the forums there on AtariAge for others to enjoy. Thank you for sharing this with us Scarlet. Nice Neo-Geo shirt you have. 8^) Anthony..

[@yjmechanic]

Man I was hoping to see someone playing aero fighters 2 in front of that a-10. I always use the a-10 in that game. Looks awesome I'd love to go to that show

[@ScarletSprites]

It’s a cool place for a convention. Definitely a great atmosphere.

[@dabullnice]

Very cool recap and footage!

[@ScarletSprites]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@coffeecuparcade]

Games aside that is an amazing looking museum! I love the space stuff, the Warthog, OMG I would spend hours there soaking up all that awesomeness. Oh yeah there is the entire history of video game consoles to enjoy? Candy cabs? OG Wood cabs? WHAT WHAT WHAT?!!!! Yes please, I would love to see this. Really really would love it. Thanks for sharing this with us Joe, I see why you are so enamored by the place. WOW you spoke in the PLANITARIUM?!!!! DUUUUUUUDE

[@ScarletSprites]

I got caught up in the museum quite a few times. There’s a lot of aviation displays I filmed that I never ended up using for the video, but wow is there a lot to read and take in. There’s even a hot air balloon display complete with a turn of the century suit in a glass case. So much cool stuff.

[@coffeecuparcade]

@@ScarletSprites I love that Warthog. That is my favorite airplane ever made, second would be the F-4 Phantom (which I had the chance to fly in once). I would spend days in that place soaking it all in. Games aside! hahaha. But with the games there I dont know how you focused on anything hahaha

[@arcadeerik2603]

Awesome video Scarlet, you can really tell in the video you had an awesome experience. Please keep up the great work, love all your video's.

[@ScarletSprites]

Thanks Erik, appreciate you watching.

[@Arcade_Alex]

Cool experience Joe. Wish there were events like that up in Canada. Thanks for sharing 😎

[@ScarletSprites]

Thanks for taking the time to check it out Alex.

[@mixedhairless]

As a Manhattan person who has a personal home collection museum , it always irritates the heck outta me that we here never , ever have any type of convention like this here. Pisses me off actually that we have to go to PA, CT, NJ, LI. Never anything in the 5 Call Ross

[@mixedhairless]

Never anything in the 5 boroughs

[@Trialwolf]

Never thought I would see Street Fighter 2 played on a Virtual Boy.

[@ScarletSprites]

A dual setup no less

[@LindaTheGAMERGal]

Heck yeah!

[@ScarletSprites]

Hey Linda! Hope your summer is going well!

[@halfloafofkungfu]

Great video and an absolutely fantastic show, def coming back 2023

[@ScarletSprites]

Right!? What a great weekend.

[@AndreVandal]

That looked like so much fun, thanks for sharing

[@ScarletSprites]

Thanks for always stopping by!

[@isaias630]

Have you ever been to galloping ghost arcade in Illinois that is a true tree to the nostalgic fans or video game Ausel I like your video at this convention truly fascinating stuff

[@XeCuTioNR]

After seeing this, I would *love* to go even more.

[@ScarletSprites]

It was pretty awesome. I loved the focus on arcade gaming and history (obviously). I think anyone who is 35+ would probably be delighted to spend a day here. These guys killed it.

[@ps3inquisition441]

That looks so much more interesting than TMG, I’m definitely going to try to get there next year.

[@ScarletSprites]

It’s a totally different vibe. I love TMG for what it is, but this is different.

[@SuperNintendoZach]

Wow.

[@ScarletSprites]

Exactly

[@gettin_lit6594]

Man sounds like a blast . Hoping some more of these come to Florida

[@ScarletSprites]

I’ll be there if they do! Sign me up for Candy Cabs on the beach please.

[@gettin_lit6594]

@@ScarletSprites you got it 👍👍

[@kermitthegaminghermit8736]

Looks like an epic convention. Do you have your presentation available to review? I would be interested in reading it, or watching it!

[@ScarletSprites]

Thanks man! It’s been pretty great the last two years. I’ve loved it. Unfortunately the planetarium panel doesn’t exist as the audio recording was corrupted I believe.

[@jarrodjob]

“I give you Video Armageddon.” -The Wizard

[@jarrodjob]

2:55 Feels like Nick Arcade. Where is Bonks Adventure?

[@ScarletSprites]

The Powerglove still sucks. Lucas was a fraud.

[@jarrodjob]

@@ScarletSprites Lucas knows all 97 of em tho and has an F1 Dream cabinet to play on at his local diner.

[@JeffYPbPr]

I was in long Island the week prior visiting family. One week to earlY. Next year for sure. It looks so cool

[@ScarletSprites]

It’s worth it man, definitely worth it.

[@PabstOban]

I gotta check this out. I gotta bring my son here.

[@ScarletSprites]

It’s like that one section of Too Many Games except it’s larger and it’s their entire convention.

[@PabstOban]

@@ScarletSprites The arcade section at TooMany games is cool, but it’s just there. No real thought… just arcades and consoles you can play. You you went to had a sense of purpose other than something to do when your not buying stuff.

[@super-retro-city]

Peanut Butter and JELLY!!!

[@ScarletSprites]

One hell of a weekend. Was worth fighting traffic for.

[@super-retro-city]

@@ScarletSprites i have to come out there. That looked amazing!

[@Zylotic83]

Looking forward to see you at RWX this weekend, even though it's no where as good as LIRGE

[@ScarletSprites]

I’ve never been to RWX so I’m looking forward to seeing it. I’m sure it’ll be a good time from the looks of it.

[@KillerArcadeGames]

Random thought: Do you think there is any hope of CRTs being produced again for arcade games? These old games just keep getting more and more popular. There are arcades here in Texas with 300 games and all are still running CRTs. I keep hoping someone will see there will be a small market for them. Or, maybe someone will come up with an LCD that can mimic CRTs well enough to even please some of the elitists. Just curious what your thoughts are.

[@ScarletSprites]

No, I really don’t think you’ll see that tech again. Not in its original form anyways. On the bright side I did see a low lag 21” prototype “retro monitor” this weekend. It’s an LCD that closely mimics a CRT.

[@orangewhipster]

The best retro gaming convention?? You obviously have never been to the Portland Retro Gaming Expo.

[@ScarletSprites]

If they have an SR-71 I can play UN Squadron under I’ll make the trip.

[@delsarcade]

Excellent video and perspective. I love that place and I'm proud to be one of the many tech contributors towards getting the arcade section going. (Can't take credit for the Computer space monitor though, that was all George). I did a behind the scenes vid on the place. You can view it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIOUnIKMm7eVmMU Thanks for the shout out BTW!

[@ScarletSprites]

You guys did an awesome job with everything there to have it all up and running and feeling original. Sorry about the monitor, I thought that was you. It was cool meeting up and I’ll probably catch you again in a few days.