HYPERSPACE ARCADE Tour Lakewood, CO - Classic arcade goodness!

[@ScurvyK1D]

She's got the "I spend waaay too much time playing video games in the dark" stare. awesome arcade man.

[@jackobyuk]

i think its a man dressed as a woman..

[@TheRealJPhillips]

I can tell she smokes alot in that place.

[@jackobyuk]

john phillips how you see that?

[@abstractheory1]

***** I was wonder who the first, immature person would say that. WINNER, WINNER!

[@TheRealJPhillips]

***** pasty skin and dark teeth

[@kintozero3169]

This is one of my favorite John's Arcade videos & after moving to the Denver area, I made it a point to go to Hyperspace every so often. The place had a bunch of rare shmups & unique vector games; I loved it. And the live music nights (synthwave djs) were excellent. I think the main issue was you had to leave for food & drink, so Xlya had to make money upfront using an entrance fee/freeplay business model, whereas a place like 1up makes their money from alcohol & food sales. Unfortunately Hyperspace shut down early this year.

[@davidelvin1236]

Totally agree about having too much choice. I have MAME only and so know I'd play more on dedicated cabs!

[@gb.recordings]

I love the John's arcade on the road videos those are my favorite

[@n.h.s.a.d.m.]

Awesome arcade, Xyla! Thanks John for another great road trip!

[@Gpalmer16]

Anyone else play the drinking game interruption while watching this? You take a drink any time John interrupts right after asking a question. Hiccup. Only 9 mins in.

[@SlickEnz]

Love her collection! Great video!

[@zeldajunkielol2]

I'd have to agree with your sentiment about multi carts. I love mame, but having all those games really makes my ADD kick in! Kind of like a kid in a candy store! :P

[@davekn74]

I think xyla is a member of the undead whose life force is sustained from these arcade machines

[@senzomcmanus]

I really appreciate all your hard work John! I have a Dragon's Lair and a few pins and as a photographer I document everything. I am often tempted to make video of repairs and restores but the work involved sounds daunting. In the mean time I just post photos online for folk to enjoy. I'm feeling inspired more every week by your videos. Thanks John!

[@zombee38]

John a cool advice for you man please let people talk...you sometimes interrupt their answers...love your show !

[@inakirc7652]

hahaahahha yeeeeees, shut up a little john!!!!!!

[@TheBestbackingtracks]

I dont agree, I felt that he sensed she was awkward and a bit shy, and so he had to keep pushing her for chat! It was hard work for him as he kept setting her up with questions but she just looked like a deer in the headlights! lol Well done John for keeping it moving!

[@grimisti14]

Love the duo the two made, a zenny tall female with little "always on energy drink" johnny, different persona but who share a common passion ^^

[@Johnsarcade]

TheBestbackingtracks It's my job to keep things moving. Sometimes it might seem like too much but my intentions are good THANKS!

[@Johnsarcade]

Zedai Skywalker LULZ.

[@Riz2336]

That was a hell of an arcade.

[@Realmasterorder]

Really cool arcades i really wish i could be there too,awesome vids for us arcade fans keep up the good work Johny

[@Johnsarcade]

Realmasterorder Thanks, pal!

[@darktetsuya]

man I loved Time Soldiers growing up! that was definitely my favorite rotary-stick run-and-gun game. Awesome arcade and great videos as always man!!

[@Plokman040]

This girls arcade it's like Litwak's made real. Only thing missing is a Fix-It Felix Jr. Hope that those one day become available to collectors.

[@ricecube100]

Great vid John! Happy you got your mic. Can`t wait for the next one

[@jsenigaglia]

Sounds super windy in there.

[@thelawlessbear1878]

Joe Senigaglia no it's not the wind, it's the Aerosmith and journey that there blasting threw the speakers!

[@gqdaddy7445]

Watching through these older vids. Loved the era in which she sticks to on her games with a really nice mix of late 70's early 80's machines. Marble madness was "frustrating as hell" but I actually did enjoy playing that game. Should we all just live the dream and start off with a dedicated building then just turn it into a public arcade? :D

[@stunik156]

That was an amazing video John, that arcade was really impressive and Xyla really knows her stuff. By the way i watch your videos with my son and he's 7 at the moment.

[@breth8159]

Now I know where the other star castle cocktail table is . I don't think there's even a handful of them I have the prototype that came out of the lunchroom at cinematronics Love your videos thanks

[@drizzt186]

Great video John!! Xyla has a very super cool arcade with a lot of variety and really cool arcade games. I have to agree with you John Pacman Jr. is a really different but vaery variant of pacman with the side scrolling. Keep up the awesome videos John. Thank you for all the work and time you put into them.

[@paralentor]

Love John's enthusiasm it's infectious. Dang that's a Xybots! These games will be worth more than most collectible guitars in twenty years. These are the most pristine machines of any your vids.

[@damosarcade8590]

again, another great show, i need more tech shows, lol. Love it.

[@adamd3441]

I like Star Trek and Xevious! Both games were very popular back in the day and ported to a lot of systems!

[@JustinSevenTwo]

I'm doing a re-watch of your arcade travel videos, and I think this was one of my favorites. Xyla's tastes in games are definitely similar to mine, with special appreciation for the SHMUPS like Xevious and Astro Blaster, but especially Darius which is literally my favorite game, and Space Harrier which is probably my second fave. I actually used to own a Ninjawarriors with a Darius board swapped in. Sadly the site and FB page are down, sad if the location has closed!

[@Metaldud]

Great video as always. I'm definitely envious that you get to go to all these awesome arcades, and you've got one yourself too. Makes me wish we had an arcade here in Kansas.. Anyways, many thanks for your videos and keep up the great work!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Another great walk round john She was really cool Amazing a arcade with some exquisite machines If you ever see a Bandio can you play it for me as I've never seen one being played.

[@fistsop]

You should get a Bob Barker mic.

[@TheBitBar]

Thanks for the video John! The Rocky Mountain Arcade Collectors are doing a meet-up at Hyperspace, Saturday February 28th, 2015 at 3PM. If anyone in the area wants an excuse to check this place out, come on out! -34k

[@shmonkles1790]

I looked it up on google and it said they are permanently closed :(

[@kritsadventures]

Awesome collection. Wish I lived in the Denver area.

[@BiggestLittleArcadeReno]

Hey John! You and Xyla were talking about COMPUTER SPACE & PONG................. they were made in 1971 and 1972 respectively.

[@pinballdan]

Awesome that you are getting the wireless mike!!!!

[@Johnsarcade]

Dan Keller Thanks, Dan! Can't wait!

[@pinballdan]

John's Arcade Game Reviews & Tech Yea when it was cutting out at the Hyperspace arcade I was like OH NO..I want to HEAR what was being said!!!

[@Doongie4ever]

I have to get out to Denver sometime soon.

[@thelawlessbear1878]

Yeah dancers dope I love it here

[@thelawlessbear1878]

Denver not dancer

[@vintageceilingfans]

I have two MK machines that were stored in a non climate storage unit for a few years, and the coin slots were starting to rust.. I did pay $1000 for the MKII machine back in 1996, and the same for the UMK3 machine in 97.. Got them at the local arcade in the mall that was recently torn down and replaced with an outlet shopping center.. Back in the 1990s when I lived in a house that had a garage with windows that had no glass, just steal bars, and the garage was always very hot, or very cold in the winter.. I also live in Florida.. Back in 1996 I had Shinobi, in a very neat Sega Cabinet, a TMNT, and a Double dragon machine I found all on the local newspaper classifieds for like $100... They all eventually ended up pooping out after a year or two due to the high moister climate.. Sadly in 2000 when I moved out of that house and had to live on my own, the machines went to the road seeing how I didn't know even where I was going to go.. I called my friend that was into video games and told him, those games are in front of my old house, and come and get them or else they were going to be in a landfill.. I believe he did come and get them as I noticed they were gone before trash day... To this day I wish I still had them.. I still have my MKII, and UMK3 machines that's in a Williams Smash TV cabinet.. The monitor needs recapp on that is it went out in the 90s when it was in my room.. I did keep my MK machines in the house since I was fascinated of them.. I haven't powered on the machines since 2001, they have been sitting in storage for over 13 years..

[@PHXGorilla]

"Do you like it?"..."I do"

[@toomuchseriousness]

I do....

[@alan84133]

hi john i really love your videos so keep going you are the best

[@thomascampr]

Her games were awesome!!! Xevious,Gorf,Vanguard,Pleiades,Wizard of war,Dig dug,Star castle Great games that would be awesome in Johns collection. VANGUARD being one of my favorites.

[@JustinSevenTwo]

Just when I thought she couldn't get any cooler... she says her favorite raster game is also Darius

[@jumpingeneral]

Is hyperspace still open ? Did they relocate to Nevada or what’s going on with the business today ?

[@marshimaroo]

Goth chick kinda freaked me out. I feared for your life at certain points brother. Viva John's Arcade!

[@marshimaroo]

The microphone scratching was hard on the ears. Love John's Arcade. Let my bitching be tempered by my love of the videos.

[@MichelCastonguay]

congrats on purchasing your new Sennheiser kit I am convinced the sound will be slightly improved ;-)

[@Johnsarcade]

Here's hoping! :)

[@MaxxLegend]

John: "I need to be careful about my language here" after 2 minutes: "This is how I lube my metal joystick". O_o LOL

[@Johnsarcade]

MaxxLegend Lulz. :)

[@scratpowell9824]

John's Arcade Game Reviews & Tech Have you by any chance seen Ralph breaks the Internet? I know it has Anna and Elsa in it Rapunzel and Moana and all the other Disney princesses

[@112madgamer]

Hey john great user mail you channel must be pretty good if 8 year old's love it keep up the great work

[@MightySquirrel]

I LOVE Wizard of Wor! I want to learn it really badly.

[@MightySquirrel]

If I am in town and you all have a happy hardcore night, I'd love to come out and spin :)

[@BrewersArcade]

Huh I never knew that about using silicone spray. I guess I'll grab some!

[@judykins7291]

Nice games Miranda...

[@tonyurmate]

Hi John :) another great video as always. I got my two 60 in 1 pcb's yesterday in the mail for my two cocktail machines I got off my dad and my 10 year old daughter Shelby and my 7 year old son David really love playing it :) We really don't have much room for many games in our house so that's why I went for the multigame pcb. I did get a stand up poker machine from my dad that im putting a 401 in 1 pandora's box V2 into, but my wife Kathleen did warn me that if I brought any more machines into the house she will divorce me LOL. I did use dell 19" LCD monitors in my machines but I was worried about using them because I know from experience that using monitors like these that you have to view them head on because if you weren't viewing them directly that the picture can fade, like if you were viewing them from the side or at an angle, but when I powered the game up the picture was great from all angles :) It has taken me a while to finish these machines,what with work commitments etc.. but it has been well worth it. I have to thank you John for inspiring me with my projects and seeing them through to the end, and because not only introducing my kids to these classic games but also for me to play games I haven't played since I was a kid :) We look forward to seeing more of your videos and keep up the good work.

[@AKSnowKitty]

Dangit John, I thought you fixed that mic. :D Giving you a hard time, I really appreciate what you do.

[@arcadefever]

Wowww that game room is Amazing !!! and well maintain... Nice to see the Alcon cab with the kit on it.Love that game...one of my Favorite shooters. I 100% agreed with you on the multi games/cart...i just removed my Neo Geo multi cart, and put back on it 4 original games...

[@uncledavesmovieandtoychannel]

hey john what xyla's favorite arcade games of all times.

[@delsarcade]

Glad you're getting a new mic! The audio was sketchy at the Hyperspace Arcade. Great video though!

[@Forrthetrees]

Cool place, but how do the bills get paid?

[@DJThinK707]

Its back open!!

[@uncledavesmovieandtoychannel]

hey I might be visiting hyperspace arcade one day.

[@theimortal1974]

what some people don't realize about space ace is you never have to transform into the big version of the main character. in fact the game is easier if you don't even transform. when the prompt to transform pops up just don't do anything and it will continue on as the little guy.

[@Retrocidal]

That be nuts if that was the same machine in played As a kid lol

[@MagikGimp]

Incredibly impressive collection. I think we can assume her family is rich so it's great XYLA shares her games. Not many women in the community either, frustrated wives not included! ;)

[@stynga]

Forgotten worlds being Capcom...definitely reminds me of their other game Section Z

[@mokthemagicman]

Miranda should play Space Ace on "Space Ace" difficulty instead. Ace adds three new levels (Junkyard Crusher, Checker Tunnel and Rocket Skates) not available in Cadet or Captain difficulty. On "Captain" they just repeat a few of the levels in mirror mode. Not really extra challenge if you know those levels.

[@thomascampr]

I would have liked to known what Xyla thought of JOURNEY? She should have a channel.

[@MaxxLegend]

Wow great vid John! I'ts unusual to see a girl so into this hobby, she actually restores and fixes the games just as you do, that's unbelievable! Xyla is a very cool girl !

[@Johnsarcade]

MaxxLegend Xyla is SUPER cool! I like her a lot!

[@techguyml]

that's a dude bro.

[@camaro68robertson26]

Awesome!!!

[@ArgonautArcade]

05:20 XYBots is an awesome game! I picked one up last summer and still need to do a review. I'd love to have a Vindicators to put next to it :)

[@tkkalverm]

I would rather have a dedicated Robotron than a Multi-Williams board as well!

[@DancefightTillDawn]

Marilyn Manson's arcade is pretty cool. I lol'ed at the passive aggressive jabbing back and forth re: game preferences and restoration choices.

[@bulletpoint728]

DancefightTillDawn lol

[@AlexZander688]

Love the collection! I disagree on Xevious, love the game and cabinet. But then I like vertical scrolling shooters. Qix is the game that drives me up the wall.

[@johngr34]

Hi John, Fantastic video :) I know how you feel about just not getting into it, I'm in the same situation. I build the multi(yuck) cocktail cabs over here and I really enjoy making them but in the last couple of months, I just can't get into it. Hoping it's just a phase as I get quite a few inquiries for them. My trouble is, I can't stop watching your videos. Lol Anyway, keep up the great work. Regards, John

[@thetrafficshop]

That was an awesome video, and I laughed my ass off..........Do you like it?

[@matthewrivera5923]

Is that owner of the arcade the youtuber figment1988? That voice sounds like it.

[@time4akshun]

Legit collection

[@Retrocidal]

I would beat 100 bucks that I played on one of these machines when I was a kid I see a few that had to come from the old arcades that used to be in CO Springs when I was kid they must have moved me to Denver long long time ago when they went out of business I keep saying you should see if the penny arcade in Manitou Colorado is open or if they have games to Sale they had tons of games I never seen tons of pinball games might be worth it I hope they get saved the games they have are way rare then any of these hard to belive but they are they have game like 120 years old

[@JLOCLamborghiniFan88]

John's Arcade Game Reviews & Tech I sent you a Viewer Mail a few days ago and I was very excited about seeing you answer it and it wasn't on this video! Are you saving it for another video? Not trying to sound demanding or anything!

[@utubepunk]

I bet his inbox is flooded & he probably has a backlog. Hope he answers it for you.

[@JLOCLamborghiniFan88]

utubepunk Thanks!

[@donjaun540]

I love her. You hardly see a woman who loves arcade games and owns them. Nice

[@arcademania7544]

Because it's NOT a woman. 🤬

[@jmike2039]

​@@arcademania7544moron. Google nuerobiology and gender identity and look at the immense amount of studies that make an empirical distinction on sex and gender. Ffs you biology books express this, and have for decades. But what do I know studying bioinformatics

[@jmike2039]

Still waiting for you to respond loser ​@@arcademania7544

[@uncledavesmovieandtoychannel]

john is pole position your favorite game.

[@thomascampr]

Donkey Kong is his favorite of all time. Along with myself. First arcade cabinet I owned and will always be my favorite.

[@Beaps73]

I gotta say.... WOW man, her machines are minty. Maybe a women's touch is going on lol. She knows her stuff for sure.

[@Johnsarcade]

Yeah, absolutely! Some of the nicest games I've seen in awhile. Cool and varied collection too.

[@MyMac]

Maybe we can all pitch in to get you a good wireless mic or two?

[@Johnsarcade]

You guys already did! :) It's on the way. THANKS!

[@fliperama78]

só clássicos !!

[@youcandoittech3591]

Why are the cool places central or east coast?? I have only fond one cool place in the North West.

[@Johnsarcade]

Ground Control, Grinkers, etc. Big scene in Seattle too.

[@youcandoittech3591]

Ground control is good but 4 hours away, Grinkers is too far from Seattle. Only one good arcade spot in Seattle, Add-a-Ball arcade and bar.

[@Silverfox0786]

All that crackling was annoying. Big up to Atari 2600. Gauntlet can have a 2 player rom swap so you get all 4 sids selectable.

[@mrgutchman]

Xyla's voice sounds like that of youtube user whose username is figment1988.

[@schweatty]

Cool arcade, Bro...

[@anthonyconte3018]

Same thing I was thinking...

[@wholeset]

Neck bump man hands

[@nickpierson9509]

way to be a dumbass, dude...

[@JasonValentineFL]

Great video. Feeling a bit tired? I'm going to offset all of your health conscious viewers and say you just need some energy drinks. Try the new Pina Colada and Lime Freeze Rockstar energy drinks. Super delicious. Also, instead of the Tito's, try Deep Eddy, it's usually a bit cheaper, also made in TX and distilled 10x instead of Tito's 6x. Very clean drink. I'll be looking out for the Pat documentary.

[@kevlarunderwear22]

pong was '72

[@mokthemagicman]

I can't believe John hasn't played Xybots before. Wow.

[@Johnsarcade]

I played it before. Did I say that in the video? I def' don't remember it very well. It's been a long time.

[@ngv001]

Dude, that mic. YOU HAVE TO REPLACE IT. Let me know what you're short and I'll send it.

[@Johnsarcade]

CosmicF I have a new mic coming! Thanks. :)

[@jpreville]

you probably have the winter blues. esp you guys getting hit hard with snow. blech.

[@mgabrysSF]

As soon as he says Xevious 83 the screen clearly shows 1982. Derp.

[@danevenson6597]

Watch you get 300k just from greasing the joystick

[@inakirc7652]

hey guuuuuuuys, later and byeeeee lol

[@hetrogamr84]

You should switch to V-neck T-shirts. And spell e-mail thus if you don't already. Am I the spelling police or what?

[@Johnsarcade]

V-neck t-shirts!? LOL. Why? I do spell e-mail that way. Did I not somewhere?

[@etienneodk]

John's Arcade Game Reviews & Tech Maybe he wants to see some chest hair ? LOL

[@thomascampr]

etienneodk Funny the Hetro as in Heterosexual want to see him in V necks LOL. Had no idea we can dress john too. Very interactive.

[@fuzzface100]

I'd hazard a guess that Xyla (Zyla?) used to be male. She has a very nice arcade though. Some real classics there.

[@nickpierson9509]

Who cares?

[@kingchile32]

haha, listening to gangsters paradise.

[@uhfnutbar1]

John, John, John try some contact cleaner, rip the fucker apart (the camera) and wire it direct to the mic, or change the chines crap 3.5 mm plug in the camera for your mic input for a good quality one... if they can even be had any more ... :( it blow man to go all that way to make a video and cheep parts just fk every thing up lol ..... you know what in saying,,, you buy a wireless mic and plug in to the same crappy 3.5 mm plug and get same shit cutting out audio then what point of it all .......................

[@Johnsarcade]

I already cleaned it! Believe me. I did. I am also worried about the wireless mic doing it too. We'll see. I have a good camera but the plug got abused with all my videos.

[@MrVinamp]

Please fix your mic

[@LansaDiag]

May not be a good idea to constantly interrupt people, it's unpleasant.

[@TheRealJPhillips]

No street fighter, no Neo Geo, no Nba Jam or Blitz and she calls this an arcade? Not bad but not very good either.

[@Johnsarcade]

john phillips She had a pretty diverse collection I thought!

[@JasonValentineFL]

John's Arcade Game Reviews & Tech I just want to play that Darius. I remember seeing this in an arcade when I was little and it blew me away. 2 players with plenty of room to not crowd eachother. The 3 small screens in a row make it feel like a widescreen high-def monitor.

[@thomascampr]

You're talking 90s games. Classics are the 80s. I thought her games were AWESOME!!!

[@thomascampr]

John's Arcade Game Reviews & Tech She had all my favorites . Put yours and hers together and have arcade heaven. She had great classics like yourself. Not all those street fighter games . Which is great.

[@QueasyMcSqueezy]

John's Arcade Game Reviews & Tech was there yesterday. She does have tekken, street fighter, killer instinct, and mortal kombat games

[@NYCeesFinest]

They need some newer games.

[@schweatty]

John, stop eff'ing with the mic so people feel sorry for you and donate to your cordless mic fund

[@Johnsarcade]

LOL. That's right, I'm purposely making the audio cut-out. My master plan! :) PS -- I ordered the new mic already! Woot!

[@wholeset]

Thanks for almost blowing my set up with that terrible loud static five minutes in. I think that she may have used to be a he. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Just saying

[@wholeset]

Stopped watching at five minutes for fear of other audio grenades. I thought you were an audio guy...

[@Johnsarcade]

wholeset My mic flipped out in the beginning. I don't think it happened much after the initial static. I'm sorry about that. I'm not happy about it. My hand hits the audio-in plug while I am filming and I have NO IDEA that it did it until I get home. I am really hoping my new mic will have a better audio jack and just end this from happening. Otherwise, I am gonna have to send my camera in for repair which means no videos for a month. :(

[@wholeset]

John's Arcade Game Reviews & Tech ok I'll give it another shot. But only cause you are you. I always watch johns arcade with the volume knob at eleven.